A few weeks back I posted that I would be attending the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show (IMATS) in Toronto on behalf of Vervegirl.

Just to switch things up a bit, Vervegirl posed a challenge for me.  Use products only available at IMATS and see how long they last throughout the day.  As Barney Stinson from ‘How I Met Your Mother’ would say, “Challenge Accepted!”

I cheated a bit and used some products that weren’t available at IMATS as I either didn’t own any alternatives or forgot to pack it in my travel bag.  These products were my eyebrow pencil, eyelash curler, and mascara.

Let’s get started…shall we?

WHAT I USED:

1. Kett Cosmetics Hydro Foundation in O3 – I primarily use Kett in my kit for airbrushing but I just love using this foundation without the use of an airbrush.  Since it’s super pigmented and the formulation is thin, it provides me with the coverage I need and feels like I’m wearing nothing at all.  Best of all, it’s water-based so it doesn’t break me out 🙂
2. Bdellium Tools Pink Bambu 948 Foundation
3. NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard
4. Bdellium Tools Pink Bambu 776 Blending
5. Graftobian HD Creme Super Palette in Warm
6. NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder
7. Bdellium Tools Pink Bambu 964 All Purpose Blusher
8. NARS Blush in Angelika
9. MAC Eye Shadow in All That Glitters
10. Bdellium Tools Studio 775 Duet Fiber Shader
11. MAC Eye Shadow in Wedge
12. Bdellium Tools Studio 776 Blending
13. MAC Eye Shadow in Embark
14. Mark Flat Eyeliner Brush (not available at IMATS)
15. Face Atelier Transforming Gel

STEPS:

1. Apply Kett Cosmetics Hydro Foundation in O3 all over the face using a Bdellium Tools Pink Bambu 948 Foundation Brush
2. Conceal my dark eye bags with with NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard and Bdellium Tools Pink Bambu 776 Blending Brush
3. Conceal any blemishes and dark spots with the Graftobian HD Creme Super Palette in Warm and Bdellium Tools Pink Bambu 776 Blending Brush
4. Set the foundation and concealer with NARS Light Reflecting Loose Setting Powder using a Bdellium Tools Pink Bambu 964 All Purpose Blusher Brush
5. Using the Bdellium Tools Pink Bambu 964 All Purpose Blusher Brush to apply NARS Blush in Angelika
6. Sweep MAC Eye Shadow in All That Glitters all over the lid with a Bdellium Tools Studio 775 Duet Fiber Shader Brush
7. Define the crease with MAC Eye Shadow in Wedge and Bdellium Tools Studio 776 Blending Brush
8. Mix MAC Eye Shadow in Embark and Face Atelier Transforming Gel to create a gel liner and apply it with a Mark Flat Eyeliner Brush
9. Apply my brows and mascara 😉

What a big difference makeup does for me!

Before (left) / After (right)

After a 10-hour day with no blotting, I can say that my makeup lasted with my skin being a tad dewey.  You will probably notice in the photo on the right, that I got some lashes on.  Minked Lashes was offering free lash application if you purchased a pair of their lashes.  Makeup artist extraordinare, Joy David-Tilberg, chose a pair that she felt best suited my eyes shape and cut them in half.  These lashes felt so light and I couldn’t stop batting my lashes at people!

This was such a fun challenge! Thanks Vervegirl for everything!

Stay tuned for my haul and experience post!