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Friday, May 20, 2011

The Makeup Show NYC & MAC Pro

Hello Dolls!
As some of you may know earlier this week I was in New York City for The Makeup Show and a MAC Pro class.  Sooo much fun!! I went with my two friends and fellow makeup artists, Toni & Christin.  First day in NYC was The Makeup Show, very similar to the IMATS except it is open to the trade only.  I was very excited for Make Up For Ever to be there... and get a discount on products!!  For the most part all trade shows are the same and you are forced to either squeeze your way to the front or get left behind.  Luckily, I got everything I wanted to get at the show and I wish I had bought more, but hey there’s always next year :)
Christin, Toni & myself

Products from MUFE:  Both sizes of the HD powder, empty palette, and 4 eye shadows (numbers are 168, 147, 171 and 148)

From Mehron I got another face smoothie for my kit, and the Pro color ring concealer.

The second and final day we had our MAC full day bridal lab.  The class was held by two MAC Artists, Gina Bettelli and Chantel Miller.  They both had their own model and spoke back and forth about the products being used and techniques for the different skin types.  After the demonstration everyone in the class was paired up and applied foundation, eyeliner, and a red lip to their partner.  I really loved the class and would definitely attend another especially in New York City! I love the vibe there.. so much going on everywhere but very exhausting haha anyways.. At the end of the class we were able to shop for an hour with our gift cards(which wasn’t enough time at all!) and come to find out most of what me and the girls wanted was sold out :/ 

From MAC I got a couple of empty palettes, fix +, 3 blushes (pink swoon, sunbasque, and dollymix ), the “mickey” palette (which includes: jaan, folie, vivah, and carbon), and a paint pot in painterly.


It was such a short trip but I had a lot of fun, can't wait to visit the big apple again!
xxoo Michelle

Friday, May 13, 2011

benefit highbeam review

Happy Friday! 

Today I am talking about highbeam by benefit, which is a satin pink luminescent complexion enhancer.  I really love the versitility of this product that all skin types can use this!


My main reason for trying this product was to use on my brow bone and inner corners of my eyes, eventually I branched out and started blended some on my cheeks and nose.  I must say I like using this mainly on my eyes, when I go to blend on my cheeks I feel it gets kind of streaky if I dont blend fast enough.  One downfall would be that the formula dries very quickly so once it touches your skin you need to blend fast! Highbeam definatley will give you an amazing glow that will brighten up any look!

Selling price for this item:
$10 for the size pictured above (3.9 ml/0.13 fl. oz.)
$24 for the larger bottle (13 ml/0.45 fl. oz.)


Other tips:

*I also like to use highbeam as an eyeshadow if i'm in a rush and I want a hint of shimmer on my lids.

*Put a dot on your finger and start at the top of the bridge of your nose and sweep down for a slimming contour effect!


Tried this product before? Tell me what you think about it!
Have a great weekend everyone!

xxoo Michelle