MAC Cosmetics was definitely representing at
The Makeup Show - NYC. I took this pic early in the morning, because for the rest of the day, it was at least 5 people deep to get to the counter.
Not only did they have a booth, they also did a keynote session over "Trends", given by VP of Makeup Artistry,
Gordon Espinet.

In addition to talking with his hands, Gordon has the most melodic accent. (*I swear, he could have been reading a physics book and I would have sat thru it, just to hear him speak.) He gave a great presentation talking about what was happening in makeup on the runways from around the world. One slide in particular caught my attention:
Now, in this slide you are supposed to pay attention to the gorg reverse smokey-eye. But, I was immediately drawn to this lovely lady's freckles. That you can see. That are not masked by foundation. And I swooned. Audibly. I turned to the delightful
Ms. Heather Park, MAC's Manager of Global Communications, who was attending the presentation with us and asked ever so sweetly - okay, gasped forcibly, to please see if she could find out what was used to get that beautiful finish. (*She was kind enough to get back with me after the show and let me know she had found out that it was
Studio Sculpt Foundation applied with a damp 187 brush for an almost airbrushed finish. I thought for *certain* it was going to be
Mineralize Skinfinish.)
*On Heather's recommendation that I would get similar results, I was able to try the
Face and Body Foundation. Oh lawd, did the Angels sing when I put this on. Not even playing. It disappeared, along with my redness around my nose and cheeks. And still left my pretty freckles shine thru, without looking cakey or masked.
If you want to try any of these foundations to get this no makeup look, or to try that reverse smokey-eye, MAC is having a Friends & Family 25% off sale (online only) right now thru June 18th - just use code SUMO at checkout.
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