IMATS Toronto 2011: Show Specials From Canadian Exhibitors!

October 19, 2011 | 19 Responses

I want to do something different this year for my IMATS pre-show coverage. This is the third year I will be attending IMATS, I have become quite a bit of a veteran on what to look for, which booths get the most hype from the crowd, what’s worth the money, and so on.

This year, I want to feature our Canadian exhibitors at the show. Not everyone knows this, but there are a lot of amazing brands at IMATS that are based in Canada! A lot of you (like me!) are now coming up with your game plan for IMATS, so to help you out, I asked the brands to share their biggest DEAL$ for IMATS Toronto!!!

Here they are, in alphabetical order.

Cover FX

I love Cover FX; I think I’ve made that known on here before. If you have concealing to do, you know Cover FX has you covered. They have a couple of amazing value sets to choose from at the show.

First, the general show special – 1 Cover FX Trio, 1 Conceal FX, 1 SkinPrep FX, #160 brush – will be available for $70.00 (value $165).

A special for the pros – a set of 16 pro pots (8 light-to-medium and 8 medium-to-dark), Setting FX Light 6.5g, Matte FX Medium, SkinPrep FX, #160 brush – in the show only for a special price of $195.00 (value over $300). Pro Pot Shades: C – 10, 30, 50, 60; E – 0, 20, 40, 60; M – 20, 30, 50, 80; B – 0, 15, 25, 45.

(Cover FX Website)

Distribution Dinair

Airbrush Makeup and Facial Tanning Kit (Valued at $400) for only $249 (taxes included)! This is a great starter kit that includes 4 foundation shades, 4 bonus shades, a sample of their new concealer, a set of brows/shadow stencils and a facial tanner! The compressor, airbrush, hose, cleaner, moisturizer and DVD are also all included.

(Distribution Dinair Website)

FACE atelier

FACE atelier — the maker of possibly the best liquid foundation formula evarr! — will be offering 20% off retail price for consumers, as well as show specials that are too good to advertise! Make sure to check out their Lip Glazes as well; we reviewed Prim Rose and Peach before.

(FACE atelier Website)

Lit Cosmetics

Now we have glitter!!! Or, as I lovingly call it, glittarz. Lit Cosmetics is a company based out of Calgary, Alberta. They offer all sorts of sparkly stuff as well as glitter bases, which I’ve read are absolutely fabulous.

Mini Me Lit Kit $30, which includes: a 30 ml Clearly Liquid Glitter Base (Daily Wear), 2 mini brushes, 2 glitter, a sparkle duster, and a reusable silk bag.

Large Lit Kits (choose from three sizes, prices below), which include: a 30 ml Clearly Liquid Glitter Base (Daily Wear), 2 pro brushes (Liner & Round), multi glitter, sparkle duster, reusable tote bag.

3 x stack Lit Kit – $40
4 x stack Lit Kit – $50
5 x stack Lit Kit – $60

In the kits, you can also replace the “Daily Wear” glitter base with “Water Resistant” glitter base for an additional $5.

(Lit Cosmetics website)

Velour Lashes

I came across Velour Lashes while checking the vendor list for IMATS and oh. my. god! The lashes are absolutely to die for! Each pair of Velour lashes are handmade with 100% authentic mink fur. Colleen of Fembotika once told me that a full set of mink fur lash extensions cost about $800, so you can understand why Velour lashes aren’t cheap.

Regular price for their lashes are $59.99 – $64.99, and for IMATS, they are selling them for $20 – 22 per pair (cash only)! Also, Toronto makeup artist Joan Huang will be there to help those who want to apply their lashes.

(Velour Lashes Website)

yaby cosmetics

I have a confession to make: yaby cosmetics is my new brand crush. Everything for a makeup artist’s kit is available in compact palettes, making it easier to travel with them. I have my eyes on the Dramatically Neutral Eyeshadow palette. Want… nay, need!

Everything at 30-40% off! There will also be a draw for three $25 gift certificates at the yaby cosmetics booth! Also, check out Roshar on Sunday, as he will be presenting a class on the use of color on runway using yaby cosmetics.

(yaby cosmetics Website)

So, what’s on your to-buy list at IMATS? Picking up anything from our Canadian brands?

Because I’m Easily Distracted, Here’s a Sneak Peek of shu uemura rouge unlimited supreme matte lipsticks.

August 27, 2011 | 17 Responses

I’m currently in the middle of editing photos for another blog post, but of course this lipstick addict just needs to show you these now. Meet the new shu uemura rouge unlimited supreme matte lipsticks ($36) from the Novadiva Autumn/Winter 2011 collection. I haven’t played with them yet, but here are the shades available now for a limited time at Holt Renfrew.

shu uemura rouge unlimited supreme matte lipsticks
Top row (from left): Alluring Brown, Evil Pink, Sensual Red
Bottom row (from left): Darling Beige, Angelic Pink, Brilliant Gold

See anything you like? Lip swatches to come later.

Disclosure: Products were provided by manufacturer for consideration only.

Lipstick Addicts Rejoice! New Shades of YSL Rouge Volupté Perle for Fall Winter 2011/2012.

August 9, 2011 | 35 Responses

When a lipstick doesn’t get featured on Glitter Geek for two weeks, you should expect that I’m working on some exciting news that are, yes, totally lipstick related. What news you ask? YSL is adding six new shades (permanently, hallelujah!) to the Rouge Volupté Perle line.

N^o 107 — Impetuous Beige, N^o 108 — Celestial Mauve, N^o 109 — Brazen Plum,
N^o 110 — Incandescent Orange, N^o 111 — Mysterious Red, N^o 112 — Spellblinding Violet

The luxurious YSL Rouge Volupte Perle ($38) garners many rave reviews on Makeup Alley and beauty blogs. Lipstick Rules declares it a “favourite of all time” and I can see why. These creamy lipsticks glide on smoothly on the lips. They give a glossy look on the lips much like the Dior Addict, and they impart are semi-opaque colour after one swipe. If glossy is not the look you’re after, blot the colour off to take away the shine. It leaves a beautiful velvety stain and the small pearl pigments are more apparent on the lips.

Oh, and the scent! It is similar to a watermelon flavoured candy, which I quite like, but if you are sensitive to scents, it might not be for you.

N^o 109 — Brazen Plum, N^o 111 — Mysterious Red, N^o 112 – Spellblinding Violet

I have three of the colours today for a sneak peek. N^o 109 — Brazen Plum is a mid-tone brownish plum, which is great for bold lipstick newbies who want to try something darker this fall. N^o 111 — Mysterious Red is a cherry red that is suitable for all skin tones. N^o 112 – Spellblinding Violet is a deep violet, and also the shade worn on the product photos (although we suspect that it is layered over a liner, as the lipstick is not that opaque).

N^o 109 — Brazen Plum, N^o 111 — Mysterious Red, N^o 112 – Spellblinding Violet

The gold packaging is exquisite. Surprisingly it is quite good at hiding fingerprints. The YSL logo that wraps around the tube is just the perfect topping. A lipstick with such an intricate design and packaging definitely comes with a hefty price ($38), but I think it’s worth it to pick up at least one of these.

N^o 109 — Brazen Plum, N^o 111 — Mysterious Red, N^o 112 – Spellblinding Violet Swatches

N^o 109 — Brazen Plum Lip Swatch

Wearing N^o 109 — Brazen Plum

N^o 111 — Mysterious Red Lip Swatch

N^o 111 — Mysterious Red Swatch (Blotted)

Wearing N^o 111 — Mysterious Red

N^o 112 – Spellblinding Violet Lip Swatch

Wearing N^o 112 – Spellblinding Violet

Want to see more? See N^o 107 — Impetuous Beige and N^o 110 — Incandescent Orange here and N^o 108 — Celestial Mauve here from Don’t Call Me Jessie.

Will You Be Picking Up A YSL Rouge Volupté Perle?

What do you think? See anything you like? I have to say I have a soft spot for N^o 111 — Mysterious Red.

These new shades of YSL Rouge Volupté Perle will be available in Canada starting in September 2011 at Holt Renfrew and selected Bay and Murale stores.