IMATS(4)NYX Cosmetics

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As we were walking around the show, I noticed a long queue for one make up brand in particular, NYX. Now I didn’t have a clue about this brand but I queued up anyway (never one to miss out!). I’m glad I did as I was not disappointed.

They are a very popular, affordable make up brand and most important of all their make up is amazing.

Other people I got talking to were showing me their NYX favourite’s. So I’ve written for you a few NYX must haves:

White Jumbo Eye Pencil- This was recommended by a fellow make up artist who uses it as a base for eye shadows. I was encouraged by the fact she told me it really brings out  colour particularly in brown skins (purchased). Really makes a difference tried it myself.

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Black Jumbo Pencil- excellent for a quick smokey eye

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Matte Lipsticks- Very long lasting and not too matte if you know what I mean. Usually I find with matte lipsticks  that my lips dry out very quickly. I don’t have this problem with this lipstick at all. Favourite matte at the moment.

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(L to R)
MLS 18, MLS 02, MLS 17

 

Lip pencils-Stocked up a load on these and at £2.50(trade show discount) who can blame me! Standard Retail price is £3.

nyx pencil

(L to R)
827, 808, 831, 848

 

http://www.nyxcosmetics.co.uk/index.html

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IMATS (2)- LA Splash: Eye Primer

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With Primer, Without primer – Can you guess?

 

The difference is immense! The eye primer we brought was from a brand called LA Splash. You can see how intense and strong the colour is with primer. It is a vibrant change, can’t recommend enough.

Proof is in the pudding peeps.

Link: http://lasplashcosmetics.com

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IMATS(1)- What a Day!

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There were so many stalls I didn’t know where to begin but I soon found my feet and was pleased by my discoveries . I was excited by the wonderful array of brands not very well known in the UK.

It was an eye opening experience and I realised that there is so much choice out there. If you look hard enough you will discover something amazing.

Here are a few snippets of our day:

 Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics 

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Lip Tar by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics– it literally is tar!
I love the fluorescent colour. Comes out exactly as it is on the package and has long lasting stay (which is not common in lip gloss) highly recommended
£11.50 Selfridges

 

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INGLOT
Large selection of blushers, foundations and eye shadows. Tried some blushers, just wasn’t for me.

 

Make up Atelier Paris

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Make up Atelier Paris
I was impressed by their large selection of foundations. It’s nice to see brands showing consideration for all women with a variety of shades to choose from. Make up mole couldn’t get over their waterproof foundation!

 

Main Stage

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Keynotes Speakers
Einat Dan took to the stage. She has worked for Valentino, Fendi and teaches International Masterclasses

 

NYX Cosmetics

NYX Cosmetics Really impressed by this brand. Hopefully they will be on the UK High Street this year *fingers crossed*

NYX Cosmetics
Really impressed by this brand. Hopefully they will be on the UK High Street this year *fingers crossed*

 

Make up mole and the miraculous stranger

Make up mole was magically made up by a make up genius in the NYX queue. He literally whipped out his brush and some bright green eye shadow that he’d just brought  and performed a miracle. Will definitely be visiting him in Liverpool. Micheal Perks is the name.

Make up mole was magically made up by a make up genius in the NYX queue. He literally whipped out his brush with some bright green eye shadow he’d just brought and performed a miracle! Will definitely be visiting him in Liverpool.

 

My Birthday is coming up soon and minx lashes are looking like the real  deal. Handmade and oh so glamorous!

Aura Lashes
My Birthday is coming up soon and minx lashes are looking like the real
deal. Handmade and oh so glamorous!

 

End of Day Me, Makeup Mole and my fabulous mum with all our shopping bags. Had a lovely day xx

End of Day
Me, Makeup Mole and my fabulous Mum with all our shopping bags. Had a lovely day xx

 

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IMATS- International Make Up Artist Trade Show

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HFOG tees

Getting ready for the IMATS show tomorrow.

Make up Mole(Buks) and I will be attending.

We are really excited and can’t wait to see the exhibition!

Will be updating you of what I’m sure will be amazing finds.

Look out.

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