While the coolest swimwear shows are going on on stage, this year, Make Up For Ever will be backstage creating the make up looks for some of the top shows using the hottest colors of the season and their high performance formulas.

One product that I’m sure they’ll be relying on is among my MUFE favorites – the Aqua Eyes liner (worn by the model above in Turquoise #7L).  The waterproof formula glides on super smoothly and lasts all day.  Best of all, it’s available in 25 different colors from neutral to bold, shimmers and metallics. These are truly a makeup bag staple for me so if you’re in the market for a waterproof liner this summer, check ‘em out!

Snag one of your own at Sephora.

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The Powder Group founder Michael DeVellis kicked off the festivities with an intro before handing bloggers including the gals from Butterfly Diary, Beauty Blogging Junkie, The Art of Accessories, Krasey Beauty and The Beauty of Life over to makeup artist extraordinaire James Vincent for a hands-on walk through the space and introductions to many of the brands participating.

Several of my old favorites are at the show, of course – Stila, MAC Pro, Make Up For Ever, Mario Badescu (skincare is, after all, the foundation to a gorgeous face) and many more along with some potential NEW favorites. 

Brands that you might want to keep an eye on include Embryollise (a moisturizer that makeup artists SWEAR by), Luminess (I’ll review their new Airbrush Tanning System in a future post) and Long-Island based- Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (with a unique gloss/lipstick formulation called Lip Tar and some super bold bright nail lacquers seen below):

Of course, it’s to be expected that you’ll see a few misses in the mix too.  Two brands NOT on my must-try list? Mommy Makeup, a multi-tasking line of cosmetics designed for, you guessed it…moms.  The founder claims that it’s designed for those among us who want a dose of reality in their beauty routine.  No thanks, I’ll keep the fantasy, thank you very much. 

I was also thoroughly non-plussed by the Nuskin booth. Check out this claim:

Apparently, the Galvanic Spa System (approximately $300…gosh, what a deal!) is clinically proven to help you “live longer”? I don’t think so, folks. And as long as you’re buying a product that chooses to market itself with such claims, you’re supporting falsity in advertising. 

Stay tuned for a bit more scoop and if you’re in the beauty industry and would like to check out The Makeup Show yourself, you can grab tickets at the door! Click here for the address and more info.

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It’s a great opportunity for networking and for artists, a must-attend thanks to the myriad hands-on workshops, seminars and keynote presentation. 

This year, seminars and hands-on workshops will explore the world of makeup from film and television to editorial and bridal beauty, including workshops for airbrush basics, FX techniques, and makeup for HD, to secrets tattled from the best palettes and cosmetic counters in the business. 

MAKE UP FOR EVER Founder and makeup artist, Dany Sanz will present an exclusive keynote presentation while Hollywood beauty royalty, Davis Factor, great-grandson of makeup legend Max Factor, who formed Smashbox Photo Studios and Smashbox Cosmetics, will be on hand to talk about history and his career in the makeup industry.

For a full list of exhibitors or to snag advance tickets ($45 and $70 for 1-day and 2-day passes), visit www.themakeupshow.com

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The first time I tried the Lip Seal, I only put on a thin layer over my lipstick. It wasn’t sticky and appeared to dry immediately. It did seem to take the shine away from my frosted lipstick making it appear more matte. Sadly, when I put my coffee cup to my mouth (about 15 minutes later), my lipstick came right off.

I decided that I either didn’t apply enough product or didn’t wait long enough for it to completely dry–so I tried again a few more times on different days. I applied a thicker layer and waited a longer amount of time before drinking/eating. With the thicker layer, the lipstick still came off, but not as much as before and left some still on my lips. When I went to apply more lipstick, the Lip Seal bunched up making it look like I had film on my lips.

So I used makeup remover to take it off and tried again. This time I did not put anything to my lips for hours and noticed that my lipstick began to feather.

I wanted so much for this product to work, as I have heard good things about this brand. Although, it wasn’t at all worth the $20 price tag, I’ll still give other Make Up For Ever products a shot.

Have you tried Lip Seal? What did you think?

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