Monday, June 4, 2018

Recap: The Makeup Show NYC 2018

Jennifer Lopez Inglot Collection for lips, eyes, face and nails, with the ability to customize your own freedom system palettes.

The Makeup Show NYC took place on May 6th and 7th at the Metropolitan Pavilion, providing a platform for attendees to network, learn, get inspired, and receive amazing deals from top brands. It is the largest pro makeup event in the United States, with over 100 speakers taking the stage, including Bobbi Brown and Miss Fame, sharing secrets to success, techniques, tips and more. 

The Makeup Show NYC kicked off on Saturday, May 5th with the Press Preview, Beauty Brunch and a sneak peek at the "Shades of Beauty" Art Gallery, featuring Danessa Myricks and Moshoodat Sanni, two individuals who have inspired us to brace the artistry of makeup. 

This year's show featured more than 90 top beauty brands including Diamond Sponsor MAKE UP FOR EVER, Platinum Sponsors Crown Brush, Silver Sponsors, Frends Beauty, KISS, and TEMPTU, Supporting Sponsors, Smashbox, MustaeV, GLAMCOR, INGLOT, and Alcone Company and Contributing Sponsors NYX Professional Makeup and Pinnacle Cosmetics. Brands from Danessa Myricks Beauty, Breakups to Makeup, Rebels and Outlaws,  and black | Up used the show as a platform to launch and showcase new products to the pro community. 

Checkout my highlights of brands and new products from the show. The Makeup Show NYC is also the perfect time to connect with brands and learn about pro discounts. 

Here are some of the pro discounts I came across:
New Mehron L.I.P. Cream palettes




Malin  + Goetz - Can't wait to try the Revitalizing Eye Gel. I purchased the Eucalyptus deodorant and I am so happy with it! I find many deodorants to be irritating but not this one! It also has a refreshing feel.

Kevin Aucoin Neo-Elixir Weightless Beauty Oil and Neo-Blush



Pat McGrath Labs MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palettes. Available in three different palettes (Subversive La Vie En Rose shown above), and easily one of the most coveted products at the show

Pat McGrath Labs MTHRSHP Sublime Bronze Ambition Eyeshadow Palette


Pat McGrath Labs MTHRSHP Subliminal Platinum Bronze Eyeshadow Palette


Limited Edition Rose Gold TEMPTU Air


Stila Perfect Me, Perfect Hue Eye & Cheek Palette


Stila Matte 'N Metal Eye Shadow Palette


Urban Decay Sin Afterglow Palette (highlighter + blush)


Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lipgloss




Marc Jacobs Beauty Shameless 24-hour foundation with SPF 25


KISS Lash Couture 

Looking forward to trying Skin Forum's sheet masks, available individually including Oxygen Bubble Deep Cleanse (Purify & Brighten), Botanical Fuse Herb (Calm & Supple), Botanical Fuse Lavender (Soothe & Relieve), Botanical Fuse Citrus (Revitalize & Glow), and Botanical Fuse Charcoal (Detoxify + Hydrate). There's also the 6 Step Facial in a Box with a focus on hydration.

Bioderma


IT Cosmetics Miracle Water, Secret Sauce, Brow Power Powder, Build-A-Brow










I'm so excited about James Vincent's new brand, Rebels and Outlaws, with multi-purpose mists (for face, brushes, or room), hand sanitizer and unguided meditation candles made with stones, herbs and seeds in unique scents. I couldn't resist buying the Law of Attraction candle at the show, with mint, vetiver, green tea, jasmine, rosemary and more. 
























Sephora Pro had some great deals on makeup brushes and palettes


benefit BADgal BANG! Volumizing Mascara

Smashbox + Vlada Petal Metal Collection


Riki Cutie and Riki Skinny lighted mirrors






- Kim Weling

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Recap: The Makeup Show NYC Press Preview + Brunch


On Saturday, May 5th, I attended The Makeup Show Press Preview + Brunch at the Metropolitan Pavilion. James Vincent, The Makeup Show's Director of Artistry and Education gave us a sneak peek at this year's show and walked us through his favorite beauty products.

After the preview, media guests enjoyed a delicious brunch buffet and got a sneak peek at new beauty products from Mehron, NYX Cosmetics, Crown Brush, Rebels and Outlaws, TwinMedix and more. 

Guests also got a first look at "Shades of Beauty" with Danessa Myricks and Moshoodat Sanni - an art gallery that explores the relationship between art and making art. 

Here's a list of the products featured during the press preview. Can't wait to test these products out! I'll be sharing on instastory when I do!

  • Pat McGrath Labs MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palette - the most coveted item from the preview. Three limited edition palettes but I absolutely love the copper, gold, champagne and charcoal shades in the Sublime Bronze Ambition palette.
  • Henry Charles Talk Back Pouch: with fun sayings such as 'Little Bag of Happiness' and 'Perfect is boring. The mini clutch / cosmetic pouch is perfect for beauty items or holding your keys, wallet or phone. 
  • NudeStix Nudies Tinted Blur Stick (3) + cosmetic pouch for highlighting, contouring and defining your features
  • Marc Jacobs Beauty Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara 
  • Urban Decay Troublemaker Mascara - for volume and thicker lashes
  • Guerlain Liplift Lift Primer 
  • pÅ«rlisse Coconut Oil + Cofee Sugar Body Scrub exfoliates, hydrates and polishes the skin
  • Danessa Myricks Beauty Illuminating Veil - can be worn alone or mixed with foundation, adding a glow to the skin
  • Danessa Myricks Beauty Waterproof Cushion Color - pigmented liquid eyeliner dries on matte and stays on
  • NYX Strobes of Genius Illuminating Palette 
  • Bioderma Sensibio H20 make-up removing micelle solution
  • Qosmedix Beauty Tool Organizer is perfect for holding your makeup brushes and lipsticks
  • Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea mist leaves skin refreshed and revitalized (I love putting this in the refrigerator for an extra cooling effect)
  • Malin + Goetz Revitalizing Eye Gel
  • MustaeV Whitening Joy Mask - one of four mood therapy sheet masks. This one is for evening skin tone.
  • Covergirl Trunaked Smoky - eyeshadow palette with matte, satin and sparkle finishes
  • Gerard Cosmetics Glitter Lipstick
  • TwinMedix Pro Essentials Travel Kit 
  • KISS Lash Couture Triple Push-Up Collection for voluminous layers of lashes with curled ends
  • KISS Strip Lash Adhesive 
  • Ardell Lash Studio Effects
  • Crown Pro Volumizing Mascara
  • Cozette Matte Eyeshadow + Eye Contour Brush S175 
  • Pinkie Swear Clip Paint creamy lip pigment with high-impact color and moisture can clip to anything from your jacket or notebook.
  • MAKE UP FOR EVER Artistry Color Pencil - creamy matte and powerfully pigmented
  • Temptu Brilliant Glow Illuminating Primer & Skin Perfector

Rebels and Outlaws


TwinMedix


Crown Brush


NYX Cosmetics


Mehron
















- Kim Weling