The Makeup Show was this past weekend and it was a success! For the last couple weeks I had researched all the brands going to the show and planned out my path of shopping destruction. Jennifer and I planned to get there as soon as it opened and I do not regret getting up at 6am to get ready and be one of the first ones there. They even took our picture as one of the firsts in line! I'm in the beige blouse in the middle of the photo.
It was great being one of the firsts because the brands had the time to chat with you and you felt as if they valued your interest and at times I actually had them selling their product to me. At IMATS these last couple of times we were shoulder to shoulder just trying to move in closer to the tables and hoping you'll just be able to put in an order. I felt as if I was bothering them by asking questions. This was a totally different experience. IMATS used to be like this a few years ago, kind of like the way Comi-con became
Comi-con. I kept seeing posts from people before hand saying it was only for professionals or Pro card carriers but when I registered for it, it only asked for my company name and I was never asked for a pro card of any type. Another great thing about going early is that they have amazing deals on their best sellers and if you show up late, they will be sold out.
My first stop was Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics where I purchased some Lip Tars for $12 each. I own a lot of their eyeshadows already and was hoping to purchase their Airbrushing kits but unfortunately they didn't have any there. Here's a pic provided by The Makeup Show, but these two were super helpful and very nice!
My favorite finds of the day were Saucebox's eyeshadows, selling for 4 for $20. The owner Alla is the sweetest person ever. I love that she was there the whole time. Last time we saw her it was at IMATS and it was her first time there. This is a brand to watch as it grows. I'm sure we will be seeing her products in large Department stores and Sephora soon.
This is her hand covered in her swatches with no primer
These are the colors I was playing with, once again no primer!
We visited our sponsors, Model in a bottle who gave us a generous amount of their products for our raffle next weekend at the Bel Vino Temecula Winery.We also have one of each of their products to use in our kit. I will take pics of those products individually and post about them next week.
Another highlight of my day was meeting the gorgeous Doe Deere from Limecrime and having her recognize my lip color was her one and only Airborne Unicorn! Jennifer is wearing the Geradium, a bright radioactive pink.
To sum the rest of my shopping up in one photo, ( besides my disposables and tons of lashes for brides and clients) here it is:
Limecrime Pallets : Aquatenia & Alchemy, Airbone Unicorn Lipstick
Lorac Pro Pallet $25.50 ($42 @ Sephora)
Saucebox pallet Temptation, Lu-lu, Silver screen, Dramatica & Jungle
OCC Lip Tar in Vintage, Grandma, Melange & Beta $12 each ($16)
Senna Light Tricks
Model in a bottle brow sealer
Cailyn Eyeliner
Z-Pallet
Anastasia Hypercolor Brow & Hair powder $8 each (12.50 normally)
Crown brushes domed buffing brush
I can't wait till next year!