I’m so excited for The Makeup Show LA this year- it’s honestly one of my favorite shows to attend! This year TMS is bringing back some old favorites as well as adding some exciting things to the agenda. If you’re unfamiliar, TMS is a pro-only makeup show that brings the best brands + education to the forefront. Everything is heavily discounted & attendees are able to learn and network from the best in the biz– but, you do need some sort of professional credential to attend- whether it be a license, student ID, or proof of work in the beauty industry!
Some things I’m excited for? THE BRANDS. TMS is always stepping up their game and adding even more amazing brands year after year (I’ve been attending since 2011!). Some old favorites include NARS, Make Up For Ever, and Inglot. Some newer brands that have only been attending since last year are Sephora & Kat Von D. Urban Decay is exhibiting for the first time this year, which is super exciting because who doesn’t love their Naked palettes?
The Makeup Show also has the most fabulous seminars. One of my favorite celeb makeup artists Jamie Greenberg will be doing a panel with Temptu on Sunday. And the Kat Von D keynote hosted by James Vincent on Saturday is bound to be a crowd favorite! I always tend to forget about the seminars & keynotes- I’m too easily distracted by lipstick. But, this year I’m going to make it my mission to at least hit up one per day.
They’re also hosting a gala on Friday, March 18th to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The Makeup Show Gala ($115, or $105 with TMSLA ticket) is the perfect place to network with beauty industry heavyweights while enjoying hors d’oeuvres & cocktails.
The Makeup Show Beauty Tour sounds like it will be a blast- a $50 ticket will get you a seat on the bus where you will be able to visit several beauty landmarks in LA, such as: The Hollywood Museum, Make Up For Ever, Frends, Cinema Secrets, and NARS. Even better, you’ll get to take home a gift! The bus tour is on Monday, March 21st from 1pm-6pm, reserve quickly- as the seats are sure to fill up!
Also- a fun bonus for my LA readers! Enter for a chance to win a ticket to The Makeup Show LA by commenting below with what you’re most excited for about the show! I’ll be picking a winner on Tuesday, March 15th.
If you’re not in Los Angeles, fear not, TMS also has events in NYC, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, and Orlando. Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter & Instagram to keep up with me during the show- I’m hoping to share some fun snaps from the show and do a full recap on the blog afterwards!
