fashionably petite: Recap: The Makeup Show NYC 2018

Jennifer Lopez Inglot Collection for lips, eyes, face and nails, with the ability to customize your own freedom system palettes.

The Makeup Show NYC took place on May 6th and 7th at the Metropolitan Pavilion, providing a platform for attendees to network, learn, get inspired, and receive amazing deals from top brands. It is the largest pro makeup event in the United States, with over 100 speakers taking the stage, including Bobbi Brown and Miss Fame, sharing secrets to success, techniques, tips and more.

The Makeup Show NYC kicked off on Saturday, May 5th with the Press Preview, Beauty Brunch and a sneak peek at the "Shades of Beauty" Art Gallery, featuring Danessa Myricks and Moshoodat Sanni, two individuals who have inspired us to brace the artistry of makeup.

This year's show featured more than 90 top beauty brands including Diamond Sponsor MAKE UP FOR EVER, Platinum Sponsors Crown Brush, Silver Sponsors, Frends Beauty, KISS, and TEMPTU, Supporting Sponsors, Smashbox, MustaeV, GLAMCOR, INGLOT, and Alcone Company and Contributing Sponsors NYX Professional Makeup and Pinnacle Cosmetics. Brands from Danessa Myricks Beauty, Breakups to Makeup, Rebels and Outlaws, and black | Up used the show as a platform to launch and showcase new products to the pro community.

Checkout my highlights of brands and new products from the show. The Makeup Show NYC is also the perfect time to connect with brands and learn about pro discounts.

Here are some of the pro discounts I came across:

Benefit Pro: 40% off all Benefit products, 15% off all Benefit services
MAKE UP FOR EVER Backstage Pro: 20% to 40% discount on MAKE UP FOR EVER products, discounted fees to attend edutation workshops & events, access to artist support & sponsorship programs, exclusive product previews
Nudestix Pro: 40% pro-discount on nudestix.com
NYX Professional Makeup Discount Program: 30% off nyxcosmetics.com
Stila PRO Artist Program: Pro Artist benefits and discounts

New Mehron L.I.P. Cream palettes

Malin + Goetz - Can't wait to try the Revitalizing Eye Gel. I purchased the Eucalyptus deodorant and I am so happy with it! I find many deodorants to be irritating but not this one! It also has a refreshing feel.

Kevin Aucoin Neo-Elixir Weightless Beauty Oil and Neo-Blush

Pat McGrath Labs MTHRSHP Eyeshadow Palettes. Available in three different palettes (Subversive La Vie En Rose shown above), and easily one of the most coveted products at the show

Pat McGrath Labs MTHRSHP Sublime Bronze Ambition Eyeshadow Palette

Pat McGrath Labs MTHRSHP Subliminal Platinum Bronze Eyeshadow Palette

Limited Edition Rose Gold TEMPTU Air

Stila Perfect Me, Perfect Hue Eye & Cheek Palette

Stila Matte 'N Metal Eye Shadow Palette

Urban Decay Sin Afterglow Palette (highlighter + blush)

Urban Decay Hi-Fi Shine Ultra Cushion Lipgloss

Marc Jacobs Beauty Shameless 24-hour foundation with SPF 25

KISS Lash Couture

Looking forward to trying Skin Forum's sheet masks, available individually including Oxygen Bubble Deep Cleanse (Purify & Brighten), Botanical Fuse Herb (Calm & Supple), Botanical Fuse Lavender (Soothe & Relieve), Botanical Fuse Citrus (Revitalize & Glow), and Botanical Fuse Charcoal (Detoxify + Hydrate). There's also the 6 Step Facial in a Box with a focus on hydration.

Bioderma

IT Cosmetics Miracle Water, Secret Sauce, Brow Power Powder, Build-A-Brow

I'm so excited about James Vincent's new brand, Rebels and Outlaws, with multi-purpose mists (for face, brushes, or room), hand sanitizer and unguided meditation candles made with stones, herbs and seeds in unique scents. I couldn't resist buying the Law of Attraction candle at the show, with mint, vetiver, green tea, jasmine, rosemary and more.