Monday, July 11, 2016

One of my favorite moments from #TheMakeupShow NYC w/ @JVincentmakeup & @thebodyshopusa #MakeupMonday #MotivationMonday

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My summer has been a mixed bag of *ish to be honest. Some Major Appliances decided to ALL die on me at once including my air conditioner in the middle of a heat wave (No Bueno), My Washer AND my Refrigerator. Not sure how I am going to magically replace all three of them. Let's see I'm already wearing three hats - Life/Career Coach, Social Media Consultant and Writing, I may have to take on a FOURTH job, LOL!

And life has had the nerve to get in the way of my normally daily blogging routine.

So there it is! Those are just part of the challenges I have been facing and it's been making it super hard to get focused, back into my writing and concentrate.

I have attended some amazing events whose recaps are long overdue. But I am sure if I hustle to put everything I experienced into one post in an effort to get them covered and keep it moving, that important things will slip through the cracks.

And with some major shows where so much ground gets covered that is all to easy to do.

That being said I decided to cut up my recaps into smaller bits and poignant moments.


This the 11th year of the show and they always host a blogger preview night that is hosted by the amazing James Vincent - he goes through which trends we should be looking for during the show and concludes by going through each item in the Blogger Swag Bag (a Bag which I promise will get a post of it's own). There are some amazing beauty brands that come through each year, so when James dissects the bag and what's in it and WHY, there are always a ton of 'oohs and aaahs' - this year he presented a brand that made the room literally go quiet. It wasn't 'silent awe'. Attendees weren't awestruck. I think they were a bit 'under-whelmed' to be frank. It's an ugly side of blogging I don't like to be honest. A bit of the 'bougies' is what it was.

And that made James decide to give us all some history on how he began to work with the brand and what he admires about them like their "The Body Shop Foundation" which supports a wide variety of causes including Animal Protection, Human Rights and Environmental Protection.

MY TAKE:

I love that James supported The Body Shop. The Makeup Show is about real MUA sharing real tips and tricks. A good bag has a wide variety of products in a wide variety of price ranges.

That "Keep it Real folks moment" was my personal favorite from the preview night. One of many I plan to feature (slowly but surely as my schedule permits).

And by the way I am totally digging The Body Shop MORINGA Softening Body Butter that was included in The Makeup Show Blogger Swag Bag. It offers 24 hour Intense Moisture for Dry Skin with Seed Oil from Hand-Picked Moringa. I love the light floral scent and rich intense hydration, especially on my hands which seems to soak up everything I use on them in an instant.

Remember blogging buddies, it's not the amount of the swag or the amount the swag costs, it's the *usefulness* of it!

This Body Butter has a familiar scent I can't place, if any of you out there have already tried it and can place what this is reminding me of, please let me know with a comment here or tagging me via social. (I swear it's been driving me nuts that I can't figure out what this smells like to me). I am picking up a white floral scent but it reminds me of something and I can't figure out what.

More Show Highlights, Makeup and the Swag I was blessed to receive, either in swag bags or at vendor booths to come.

Happy #MakeupMonday to my Beauty Babes out there and Happy #MotivationMonday  too!

What is your favorite 'budget friendly' Beauty Find?

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51 comments:

  1. I don't really have budget friendly beauty finds. I don't even shave. That being said, my GF is always on the lookout for makeup sponges sold in bulk.

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    1. @Ben Butler - I would highly suggest the Beauty Blender -https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018W8Q0S2/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B018W8Q0S2&linkCode=as2&tag=welcototracyshom&linkId=7bb548b63214abaa0048659004c49369 - My all time FAVE Makeup Sponge! :-)
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  2. I don't wear make up all that often so honestly I don't have a budget friendly suggestion! I love what you wrote here though it is blogs like this that keep me in the know when I do wear make up.

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    1. @Jeannette - It should always be what I call a 'light pick me up'. I don't think anyone has the time to do what I call a full face daily, but a tinted moisturizer (you have to mouisturize daily) with an SPF covers so much ground, lip gloss (if you have a second and can use a lip liner with it, it gives your lips a more 'defined' look - never know when you end up in an impromptu summer photo) and either mascara if your lashes are short or liner if your lashes are OK, literally all under five minutes and perk up your face!

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  3. Most of my makeup is actually budget friendly. I have been surprised with how much a I like NYX lipsticks.

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    1. @Pam - That's great! I wear mostly reds and plums and I don't think I have tried Nyx in those colors I will have to check them out, thanks! :-)

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  4. Budget friendly? I just shop around for the best prices. I usually get my beauty products from either Wal-Mart, CVS or Amazon. I bet you had a great time at that show!

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    1. @Cascia - Same here, I also check out Ulta and Sephora! I have been attending The Makeup Show tradeshow for many years and learn something new each time! :)

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  5. I always consider exploring new beauty products and brands to be a lot of fun. How awesome that The Body Shop makes it a point to give back.

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    1. @Marcie I never get tired of road testing new Beauty and Makeup Brands! And I love brands with heart that give back.

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  6. This sounds so much fun! I wish I could attend the next make up show!

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    1. @theamazingjenni - They do the show on both the West and East Coast, they also just had a pop up show in Atlanta. You should definitely check it out!

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  7. What an amazing time, glad you shared your favorite moment with us. I love that you were able to attend!

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    1. @Brandy - There were a few, but this one was noteworthy for so many reasons! Another one of my fave things to see is coming up in a separate post! Stay Tuned!

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  8. I don't wear much makeup. This was a great experience for you though. I tend to like Ulta lip glosses. They're my favorite.

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    1. @Yolanda I like hitting Ulta as well! Jane Iredale makes a great lipgloss, have you tried them?

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  9. I'm sorry to hear about your appliances. I hate it when they all give up at the same time. I love The Body Shop and the Moringa Body Butter sounds great. I want to try it.

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    1. @Liza Definitely weird but the AC was the newest of the three I am so surprised that it went dead on me so soon. Let me know if you try MORINGA and what you think of it if you do.

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  10. This sounds like an amazing event to go to if you want to learn more about the beauty products that we have in the market. I'm sure it was an awesome learning experience for everyone who went! I'm glad you're enjoying your goodie bag!

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    1. @Amanda It is a trade show so it's demographic are makeup artists and industry pros. Trade are there to bring it publicity. Thankfully there are classes for all levels of experience, I've attended for so many years now I feel like a pro myself! I'm even getting better with doing my own smoky eye! :-)

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  11. Makeup is one of the last things I think about but I would love to go to something like this. I could learn a lot!

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    1. @Becca I say 'keep it natural' for the day to day so that when you do go more dramatic for a special event people notice. I can't do a full face everyday, but I like learning the tips and tricks that pros use to make it easier, faster and last longer (setting sprays are EVERYTHING!)

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  12. Not sure if this counts but my budget friendly "Beauty Find" is my body shop hairbrush. seriously the only brush I will use for my thick hair. I've given it as gifts I love it that much.

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    1. @Kristi - Thanks for the heads up! Good Looking Out! I have never tried the hairbrush from The Body Shop. I will have to pick one up! I really like the one that Mirta De Perales sells and I also like having a good Mason Pearson Boar Bristle Brush in my arsenal as well.

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  13. My sister-in-law had her main HVAC unit die out on her just a week ago.
    I am glad you are finding the balance in Murphy's Law!

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    1. @Dan I'm not quite sure I'm finding the balance in it all just yet, but I'm keeping my 'cool' so to speak! LOL ;-)

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  14. I don't really wear a lot of makeup. If I do it's only for my eyes. I usually use eyeliner and eyeshadow and sometimes I use mascara. That's it though.

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    1. @Kathy That's exactly it, using the amount or type that makes you feel killer when you leave the house! Some days I'm lucky if it's lipgloss and a ponytail!

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  15. My Daughter loves The Body Shop makeup. They have great quality makeup at fantastic prices.

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    1. @Ann I'm glad to hear your daughter loves The Body Shop, and now she can feel even better knowing they give back so much to such wonderful causes!

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  16. My favorite budget friendly beauty find is plain ole Vaseline...you can use it for so many things!!

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    1. @Ricci Where is the high five emoji when you need it! (BTW if you love Vaseline for your feet, try Callex - it's got a hint of peppermint that make my feet smile!) :-)

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  17. Even though it has been ages since I've used any of their products, I've always thought they were a popular brand. That's why I'm surprised to hear that it didn't pan out well at the beauty event. Some of my favorite budget friendly beauty brands are Acura and Pacifica. My favorite facial mask is under $10: Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Facial Mask.

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    1. @Hil'Lesha It was really a case of the bougies, to that point the items presented were a bit pricier. I haven't tried Acura or Pacifica's facial mask I will check them out! (I like Borghese's Fango and Kate Sommervile's Clearing Mask)

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  18. I love the ELF mineral powder. My daughter turned me on to that and it's so great for setting foundation. I love it!

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    1. @Liz ELF has some great stuff! I wish they had been there!

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  19. Sounds like summer hasn't been all that kind to you. Glad you got to have some fun at the Makeup Show. Budget friendly finds are always a plus with me. Can't wait to read more of your experience.

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  20. Im sorry that you are having a tough summer. I know what you mean on appliances. We had the washer go out one summer and was able to finally replace it. Then our dryer went out. Thankfully, we got another dryer from my MIL because she wanted a new set.

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  21. Yup, life certainly has the nerves lol. I have so many things to write about but with the move and uunpacking, I barely have timne to sit down and write a post.

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  22. Honestly there is lots that I need to learn about make up. That said, I love to play with it!

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  23. I definitely think drug store beauty products are budget beauty musts. You can find so many similar color palettes for much less.

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  24. My favorite budget friendly beauty find is when I go to my sis house. She gave me some of her beauty products for free!

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  25. I love body butter. Thanks for your take on the show!

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  26. I would love to try the softening body butter. I need some major exfoliating and big time pampering. :)

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  27. I use a lot of ELF cosmetics, which are super budget friendly. I love their foundations since they match my complexion perfectly and give great coverage.

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  28. I love make up but don't use it often. I love high quality skin care products and often make my own DIY scrubs

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  29. I don't know much about makeup but I am trying to educate myself because I really want to learn how to apply good makeup that doesn't cost a fortune.

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  30. My budget friendly tip, is to try out these subscription box services. I love them and have received a ton of great makeup I normally wouldn't try because of money. The samples are pretty nice sized and last a long time.

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  31. I don't wear makeup but I love skin products like body butter that make my skin soft.

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  32. I'm not a pro makeup girl but I get giddy when I see makeup and anything beauty related. I'm sure I would have enjoyed the Makeup Show! One of my favorite product from the Body Shop is their body butter. Especially the Mango body butter.

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  33. I love the Makeup Show. It is so much fun and the products are gorgeous!

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