The Makeup Show LA
The Makeup Show LA 2011 Recap
Last weekend, The Makeup Show LA took over the California Market Center, as over 4,000 attendees showed up to shop insane deals, rub elbows with their favorite artists and learn a few new tricks. I attended on Saturday and I definitely feel like this was The Makeup Show LA’s best year yet!
One of my favorite things about this show in particular, was that the retailers were pretty much the “cream of the crop.” It was as if The Makeup Show selectively handpicked the companies that attended, rather giving anyone with glitter decals a booth 
Another thing that struck me, was that the crowd actually seemed to consist of working professionals (for the most part). I didn’t find myself elbowing through a sea of 18 year olds wearing blue and green eyeshadow up to their brow bones, in order to check out the new Lip Tars.. I even saw Billy B walking around doing a little bit of shopping, while being mobbed by fans lol.
The Keynote Speakers were the highlight of my day! The artists that spoke this year are some of my favorite makeup artists, Being able to listen to their stories and watch them demo a look was a really cool experience.
Kristopher Buckle
Being a huge Kristofer Buckle fan, I made sure to get there early for his talk. He was extremely engaging, funny and so generous with the information he gave us. He showed an impressive slideshow and video reel of his work and even recreated a look from Christina Aguilera’s Not Myself Tonight music video! He shared several of his tips, favorite products and gave us the scoop on what he used to create Christina’s custom lashes not only in the Not Myself music video, but for Burlesque as well!
Three Tips From Kristofer:
1. Kristofer uses LipSense lip colors because they “do not budge.” He used them on tour with Mariah Carey and regularly with Christina Aguilera.
2. The red lip in Christina Aguilera’s Candy Man video is MAC’s Ruby Woo lipstick.
3. Several of the products he used on Christina in Not Myself Tonight include Dermacolor foundation, black La Femme eyeshadow, Maybelline Great Lash mascara, MAC’s cherry lipliner. The eye spikes are cardboard with Swarovski crystals glued on!
Follow Kristofer on Twitter @heavyglam
Pati Dubroff
After Kristofer Buckle, Pati Dubroff spoke before running off to prep some clients for the Academy Awards! Pati was extremely inspirational, she was so humble and down to earth. Pati’s style is very natural, and it was interesting to contrast her work with Kristofer’s. Their styles are so different, yet they both are among the top celebrity artists working today.
Three Tips From Pati:
1. Pati prefers to use natural products when she can. She loves Clark’s Botanicals for skincare.
2. Her go-to loose powder is Sensai-Kanebo. (Which she uses very sparingly!)
3. Pati loves using a Duo Fibre (or skunk brush) for foundation. She loves the airflow through the brush and says it “whips” the foundation onto the skin.
Follow Pati on Twitter @PatiPREMA
Be Sure to Check Out:
The Makeup Show New York
The Makeup Show Chicago
The Makeup Show Europe
10 Things You Cannot Miss at The Makeup Show LA
1. Keynote Speaker Kristofer Buckle
Celebrity makeup artist, Kristofer Buckle will be speaking tomorrow on a “Career in Makeup.” Kristofer has worked with some of the biggest celebrities out there such as Renee Zellweger, Demi Moore, Salma Hayek and of course Christina Aguilera.
Saturday 11:30-1pm
2. YSL
Yves Saint Laurent is FINALLY launching their Pro Makeup Artist program and will be at the show this year giving fantastic discounts! Dreams do come true.
3. Keynote Speaker Patti Dubroff
Patti Dubroff is one of my favorite makeup artists and I am so excited to see her speak this year! She will be discussing her career and demonstrating techniques that have made her an A-list artist.
Saturday 3:30-5:00pm
4. OCC Booth
Arguably, the most popular booth at the show 
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5. Keynote Speaker Donald Simrock
An amazing artist as well as the Beauty Editor for Flaunt magazine, Donald Simrock will be speaking about building your career for an editorial market.
Saturday 1:30-2:30
6. Kevyn Aucoin Booth
Like YSL, Kevyn Aucoin will also be at the show for the first time this year, launching their Pro Artist Program as well as giving away amazing discounts. Rumor has it that Sensual Skin Enhancers will be going for $10-25 (as opposed to $60!) and eyelash curlers for $5-10. SO excited.
7. Women in the Industry Panel
This panel will feature Joanna Schlip, Danessa Myricks, Eve Pearl, Eugenia Weston and Crystal Wright as they talk their careers and the how they have successfully built a name for themselves in an industry created by men.
Saturday 10-11am
8. Adoro Booth
$1 lashes. Enough said. These lashes are actually really good quality too, as opposed to those shitty boxes of lashes selling at IMATS last year..
9. Keynote Speaker AJ Crimson
AJ Crimson has worked with celebrities such as Fergie, Missy Elliot, Mya, Hillary Duff and Amerie. He will be speaking about the art of special event makeup, and how you can take your skills to the next level.
Sunday 2:30-4pm
10. Inglot Booth
I discovered Inglot at The Makeup Show last year and fell in LOVE with some of their products. I use their cream blush and lip paints ALL the time. One of my celeb clients actually asked to have 2 of my lip paints so I have been anxiously waiting to replenish my kit
Date and Time:
Saturday, February 26th, 2011 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, February 27th, 2011 9:00am-6:00pm
Where:
California Market Center
110 E 9th St.
Los Angeles, CA
For More Information Please Visit THE MAKEUP SHOW’S Official Website
The Makeup Show LA 2010
Overview Day 1: The Makeup Show LA 2010
February 28th – March 1st marked Los Angeles’ second annual Makeup Show hosted by The Powder Group!! If you’ve never heard of The Makeup Show, it’s a convention for makeup artists and beauty industry professionals. Tons of classes are taught by the industry’s top professionals and you can shop amazing deals from the all the pro brands.
It’s only the most amazing day of the year
Some of the classes I was able to make were taught by Eve Pearl, Kevin James Bennett, Victoria Stiles, James Vincent, Mary Erickson, Joanna Schlip, and an panel of makeup artists who work in reality TV. I love watching top makeup artists work and share tips!
At the MAKE UP FOREVER booth. They were painting him all day!
Left: Airbrushing at the Mehron booth. Right: I’m not sure who they were representing but they were really nice! 
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I spent sooo long at Inglot’s booth!! They are a Polish brand that are trying to transition to other countries. They have a store in New York but not LA.
They give you the freedom to make your own palettes! The palettes are all different sizes but they stick to each other because they are magnetic. It’s perfect for makeup artists because it allows a lot of space saving! I felt kinda bad for them because many of Inglot’s employees only spoke Polish, and they were having a hard time with all the questions! The brand seemed to go over well though, they were very busy all day! I bought a few things that I looooove. I can’t wait to try more.
It’s every (wo)man for themselves at the ALWAYS busy Crown Brush booth. Who can blame them? Brushes average about $5 but range from $1-$18!! SO Cheap. I always stock up.
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Check Out My New Goodies
-I was so happy to see the Embroylisse booth!! I have been out of their moisturizer for a few months now and I can’t find it anywhere! I use it on almost everyone.
-I needed more Beauty Blender cleanser, and went ahead and got 2 new Beauty Blenders. The ones in my kit are kind of old and could stand to be replaced.
-I’ve heard rave reviews about CoverFX’s skin primer so I picked one up. I tested it on my hand and OMG I can’t wait to try it out on a real face.
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-Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetic debuted four new Lip Tars at the show!!! I bought 2, Hoochie and Demure. I also picked up one of their older colors, Hush.
-I finally was able to try out OCC’s pigments and they are incredible.
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MAKE UP FOREVER debuted a new addition to their “Aqua” collection that I am SOOO excited about!! They are called Aqua Creams and are waterproof cream colors! Think Flash Colors but budge-proof! You can use them on your cheeks, lips and eyes and the color selection is gorgeous. I tried a few on my hand and let me tell you, they work! I couldn’t rub it off for the life of me. I bought a really pretty coral color and can’t wait to get more!
-I also bought a clear Glossy Full gloss, Aqua Gel Liner, and and Aqua Eyes Eyeliner in a hot, deep green.
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I am seriously dying to use my new Inglot products!! I bought three lip colors and two cream blushes. The blushes are super sheer and very natural. I do a lot of commercial work and sometime need a really natural flush on the cheeks. These are so perfect, I can’t even tell you! The lip colors are really natural looking as well, and I’m loving the consistency!
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Crown Brushes from left to right: I bought two powder brushes, a small foundation brush, a blending brush, an angled blending brush, an angled eyeliner brush, two small fan brushes, a detail brush, a bent eyeliner brush, 3 lip brushes, a short blending brush, another large angled blending brush and a flat, bronzing brush.
The brushes with the purple handles were only $1!!!! I actually think they might be nail brushes, but I could care less. There are no rules in makeup
I will start posting swatches this week!! Check back soon.
