For makeup artists in Los Angeles, March Madness to us means The Makeup Show LA is coming! Each spring, this traveling trade show comes to downtown Los Angeles giving pros the latest info on the newest makeup brands, top-notch education from the best in the business, networking with company executives, and amazing pro-discounts from participating makeup lines.
From iconic keynote speakers like Charlie Green, to product launches from NARS, the Makeup Show LA did not disappoint! Keep reading to see highlights and reviews of my favorite products from the show.
Products for the Skin
Color Me Foundation Applicator was one of the products I was most excited to try. This hygienic applicator produces 15,000 pulses per minute resulting in an airbrushed finish. There are two different sponges, one for powder and one for liquids or cream foundations. I love how it’s easy to use and clean, but most importantly the way it makes your skin look.
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water is used as a super sheer primer before makeup, a setting spray to help keep makeup in place, and as a misting spray throughout the day to refresh skin. It’s definitely a triple threat!
Temptu Highlighter Makeup can be applied with fingertips, brush, or sponge. It goes on sheer, but is buildable and can be mixed with their blushes to customize your color. This highlighter leaves skin looking healthy, fresh, and dewy, just how I like it.
All About the Eyes
Senna Cosmetics Lash Detail Mascara is a 3D Micro Brush with a triangular-shaped bristle that paints even the tiniest of lashes with no clumping, adding length and fullness with just one coat. Sold!
Natasha Denona Blackest Black Eyeshadow Matte was another product I was excited to add to my kit. This shadow is a super intense, highly pigmented black color that will not fade at all. Use it to line and define your eyes or blend it out for a smokey-eye effect.
Cao Cosmetics Dual Lips Cheek comes in 6 beautiful shades. I love how this leaves a creamy, soft glow on the cheeks and doesn’t feel sticky on the lips. You can also use this product to create a glossy eye. Just apply with finger or brush to the lid.
Mustaev Eye Shadows are densely colored shadows and range from pearl to matte textures. Mustaev is a renowned Korean makeup brand that pride themselves with using the finest materials. When I felt the smooth texture of these shadows and saw the strong color payoff, I knew these would become a staple in my makeup kit.
For Your Lips
Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Lip is a 2-in-1 product designed to give the perfect pout. One end is a semi-matte lip color that provides full coverage and on the other end is a shimmer tip sponge to add a volume effect. Apply the lipstick color and add a touch of the shimmer to the center for fuller lips.
Kevyn Aucoin The Flesh Tone Lip Pencil in Hyacinth is the perfect plum color and will work for everyone. I love how this pencil won’t dry out your lips, making it easy to wear on its own or under a lipstick.
Melanie Mills Hollywood Gleam Lip Radiance feels like silk on your lips! They glide on easily and won’t feather. The Lip Radiance is sort of a mix between a lipstick and a gloss, so you get the long-lasting power and pretty, glossy finish all in one. Melanie Mills gorgeous products never disappoint and always leave your skin radiant and glowing.
Shea Moisture Cosmetics Lip Crayons are ultra-moisturizing chunky pencils that stay on without drying your lips, thanks to Shea Butter. I’m a big fan of Shea Moisture’s hair products and was so happy to see this brand expanding with high quality cosmetics!
Looking forward to next year’s show! Stay tuned to my social media channels where I will be doing a giveaway with products from The Makeup Show LA later this week.
So helpful!
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Looks like you picked up some awesome new products. The Senna Cosmetics Lash Detail Mascara sounds amazing! That’s the one I’d like to try the most.
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Always great advice
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Beautiful products .
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Thank you!
Can’t wait to try the color me foundation applicator!
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It’s a great tool. Your foundation will look flawless!
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Can’t wait to try the Shea Moisture lip crayon. I love shea butter.
It’s super moisturizing, Myra. Works great if you have dry lips!
Very informative post. So many fun new products I want to try!!
Great post!! So informative and many new products I want to try. Thank you!!
I would really appreciate the “Senna Cosmetics Lash Detail Mascara” because I am too lazy to apply more than one coat of mascara before 7am!!
Your blog is so informative. I love it!
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Thank you for your comment, Debra. Good luck with the giveaway! Winner will be announce this Friday.
I’ve been looking for great moisturizing lip products and I detest dry lips at the end of the day so much! Thanks for sharing this! #themakeupshowla
You’re welcome. No one likes dry lips! These lip products help to keep lips moisturized.
Thank you Renee for such an amazing review on our Dual lip/Cheek color palette!!! We strive for the best and love hearing it from pros in the industry!!
If you need anything please don’t hesitate to reach out caosales@caocosmeticsusa.com
Thank you for your comment Noelle. I can’t wait to try more products from Cao!
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Wonderful read!! Glad you love Gleam Lip Radiance !! Mel
Thank you Melanie!
Great post! Will definitely be trying the smashbox primer!x
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Let me know how you like the primer!
This is so amazing thank you for the chance I haven’t try any of this brands would love to you have a fabulous blog #themakeupshowla
You’re welcome, Yesenia!
This is so great! Definitely trying out the MustaeV eyeshadow and Senna mascara. 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing.
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Thank you for your comment, Katheryn!
Loved this post! #themakeupshowla
Thank you Jodie!
Great content it was nice to see you there!
Nice to see you there as well, Krystal!
Such a great blog! What fun to be able to be a part of this! Thanks for sharing your take aways!! It’s nice to hear from the professional’
You’re welcome! Let me know which products you try and how you like them.