The Makeup Show NYC Blogger Preview

On May 15th, I attended The Makeup Show blogger preview. During the blogger preview, makeup artist James Vincent walked us through the latest beauty must-haves. James is the Director of Artistry for The Powder Group and On Makeup Magazine and also also oversees education for The Makeup Show New York and The Makeup Show Miami. In this video, James discusses his favorites from Crown Brush.

Kevin-James Bennett, makeup artist and on-air makeup expert on HSN for Make Up For Ever spoke about Make Up For Ever's HD blush and aqua cream. In this video, he discusses the aqua cream, which is an ultra-pigmented, long-lasting waterproof eye cream.


When I sat down for the preview, I was thrilled to see a large swag bag on my seat, filled with goodies from some of The Makeup Show's participating brands. Here are the featured brands/products that I received and can't wait to try out!

• beauty for real - Miracle Mascara (Baby Got Black) and See the light! illuminating lip gloss (D Light)
• Embryolisse Laboratoires - 30ml Lait Crème Concentre
• Eve Pearl - Kisses of Pearl Lip Gloss Combo (Moonlight Kiss/Stardust)
• Geri G.® Cosmetics - Mixer Kit
• Jao Ltd - semi-resealable 10ml Jao Hand Refreshers (Sanitizer) and container of Jao Goe Oil moisturizer
• L'Oreal Paris - 24-Hour Lash Boosting Power System (comes with 2-step mascara/lash boosting primer and lash boosting serum), Voluminous Original mascara (Blackest Black), Studio Secrets™ Professional Magic Perfecting Base, 2 HiP High Intensity Pigments Metallic Shadow Duos (Platinum and Gilded) and 2 HiP High Intensity Pigments Color Presso (Chic and Spunky)
• MakeUpMania - pack of pointed swabs, sponge and mini spray container
• Mario Badescu - great travel-sized samples of Citrus Body Cleanser, Enzyme Cleansing Gel, Seaweed Cleansing Lotion, AHA & Ceramide Moisturizer and Elasto-Seamollient Hand Cream
• Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics - Loose Colour (Wasabi), Lip Tar (Grandma) and Nail Lacquer - ultra matte, ultra flat top coat (Flatline)
• Senna - Lip Pics Brites Kit (Siren, Shiver, Mimosa, Blaze, Awake)
• Smashbox - Halo Yellow Color Correcting Hydrating Powder (I think this is supposed to come with a brush but mine didn't have one)
• Stila - One Step primecolor (Rosie Posie)
• Temptu - S/B Foundation Wheel
• Three Custom Color - 5 lip color pots

After the preview I also got some samples of Dinair airbrush foundation and eye shadow and Naked Cosmetics mineral pigments.

A big surprise was when attendees received a Luminess Air airbrush makeup machine (since I already have one, I think I may have to hold a giveaway.....stay tuned!). I'm a big fan of Luminess Air ever since they airbrushed my makeup during February Fashion Week at the Haute Look Lounge.

-Kim Weling

HauteLook Lounge at New York Fashion Week Fall 2010 - Day 1

HauteLook Lounge featured chic, custom décor by interior designer and Haus interior owner Nina Freudenberger, furniture courtesy of Desiron and wallpaper courtesy of Hinson.

Found this picture of me on bespoken4.org, getting airbrushed with the Luminess Air system.

Photos courtesy of bespoken4.org

I was looking forward to visiting the HauteLook Lounge again, a temporary escape from the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week tents and off-site shows, if not to check my email then to get my makeup touched up, get a drink and pick up some goodies. I'm glad I took the time to meet with HauteLook's partners and find put more about their products. Thursday, February 18th was the first day HauteLook opened up, at the Bryant Park Hotel.

I am most excited about trying out my airbrush system, compliments of Luminess Air. I had never gotten my makeup airbrushed on before and decided to give it a try. I expected it to feel like a heavy coating, but it felt light and natural, like my own foundation. It went on like a fine mist, with less effort than applying foundation with your fingers or brush. I loved how quick and easy it was, and how evenly it went on - absolutely flawless. Not only can you airbrush foundation, but you can also airbrush on blush, bronzer for a soft glow and a little shimmer as a highlighter.

Not only did Kristen, makeup artist for Luminess Air, do a fantastic job of airbrushing my makeup, she was also very helpful in teaching me how to airbrush the foundation on myself. I was told I was the first person that day to brave trying it out on my own. I held the stylus correctly on my second try, in which you hold it like you are holding a pen. Then you place your index finger on the throttle button and gently push back and spray in a circular motion. I can't wait to try my air system out at home! To be honest I haven't been applying foundation on a regular basis because I am always running out of my house in the morning, but what's an extra minute with a quick spray here and there? Stephanie was also very helpful in explaining the Luminess Air system to me - Thank you! I'll definitely let you know how I do with using it on my own!

Also at the lounge was Exhale Spa, who I am familiar with through Spa Week but have never been to before. I didn't have time for a facial at the lounge so I can't wait to try out their 60 minute True Facial at their spa. Exhale Spa gave away complimentary GRN Blue Chamomile Facial Cleanser and GRN Bearberry+ White Tea Mask. Actifirm has partnered with Exhale Spa, gifting lounge guests with an Actifirm Discovery Kit, including an antioxidant cleanser, renovation serum, actimoist booster, and 10% z-peel.

- Kim Weling