hang with us at The Makeup Show!

Saturday, November 16, 2024 – 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, November 17, 2024 – 9:00am-5:00pm

Rockwell on the River – 3057 N Rockwell St
Chicago, IL 60618

Demo Stage B: Sunday, November 17th 11:15am-12:15pm: Mythical Transformations with Hannah Dorion for Make Up First® School

throughout the weekend We will have special guests at our booth demonstrating their techniques!

Stop by our Booth (B11) to see artists in action!

Along with demonstrations at our booth (B11) we will be selling some of our Make Up First® Pro Shop favorites at SPECIAL SHOW PRICING! 

Follow us on Instagram @makeupfirstschool to see behind the scenes all weekend long! We hope to see you there.

The latest sensation taking over runways, TikTok, and summer makeup routines is "chrome eyes." This trend is characterized by its metallic, high-shine finish that mimics the reflective quality of chrome. Whether you're aiming for a subtle sheen or a bold, futuristic look, chrome eyes are the ultimate way to make a statement.

MUA/Photography Credit: Jordan Liberty

Get the Look!

1. Prime Your Eyelids: Start with a good eyeshadow primer to ensure the chrome pigments adhere well and last longer. This step also prevents creasing.

2. Apply a Base Color: Choose a neutral or complementary base color to enhance the chrome effect. A matte shade can help the chrome pigment stand out more.

3. Use Chrome Pigments or Shadows: The key to this look is the metallic product. You can use cream eyeshadows, liquid shadows, or pressed pigments. Apply it with a flat brush or your finger for maximum impact.

4. Blend Carefully: While blending is crucial for most eye makeup looks, for chrome eyes, you want to blend the edges while keeping the center intense and reflective.

5. Add Dimension: For added depth, use a slightly darker shade in the crease or outer corner of the eye. This can help create a more dynamic look without taking away from the chrome effect.

6. Highlight the Inner Corners: A touch of lighter chrome or a highlighter in the inner corners of your eyes can make them pop even more.

7. Finish with Mascara or Lashes: Complete the look with volumizing mascara or false lashes to draw more attention to your dazzling eyelids.

Product Recommendations

• Danessa Myricks Twin Flames: These multi-chrome liquid eyeshadows shift colors and provide a stunning, reflective finish.

• Danessa Myricks Chrome Flakes: These lightweight, high-shine flakes can be applied for a bold, glittering effect.

• Danessa Myricks Colorfix Foils: These waterproof, long-lasting foils offer a metallic finish that stays put all day.

• Danessa Myricks Infinite Chrome Micropencils: Perfect for precise application, these pencils provide intense chrome color in a convenient format.

• Danessa Myricks Invisible Eye Base This colorless, lightweight primer extends the life of eyeshadow and makes colors more vibrant.

• Bdellium Brush 775 Duet Fiber Shader: This versatile brush is ideal for applying and blending chrome pigments for a seamless look.

Makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts alike eagerly await each season in anticipation of upcoming beauty trends.  Due to the pandemic, this year creatives met the challenge of staying safe while still showcasing newer beauty looks. With that in mind, it is not surprising that the minimal complexion makeup look from last season remains timeless…so far!  Let’s simplify: The “No-Makeup Makeup” look; the “Glowy” Complexion; and the “Glass Skin” Complexion.

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Look 1: The “No Makeup-Makeup” Look

While “natural” is the word, makeup may still be needed for even-toned, “natural” skin. To achieve this look, we recommend using only an SPF-infused tint to prevent sun damage, and then, if more coverage is desired, adding a sheer foundation to create the illusion of beautiful, makeup-free skin.

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Look 2: The “Glowy” Complexion

For an even more dramatic “natural” look, (as well as a heightened evening look), you may want to create an all-over glow.  In order to achieve the “glowy” skin look, try adding an illuminizing liquid product to a sheerly applied liquid foundation; lightly use a dusting of translucent setting powder on the cheekbones, and then add an illuminizing powder. 

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Look 3: The “Glass Skin” Complexion

With the choice of so many cosmetic lines that have so many products that “work”, it is easy to create a “natural glow” so that the skin looks bright, healthy and illuminated. In addition to a foundation, if needed  (do not add translucent setting powder), add a thin layer of gloss on top of the cheekbones, followed by a moisture spray over on the entire face to create an overall appearance of healthy, “dewy” skin.

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To shop products to achieve these looks and more, visit shop.makeupfirst.com!

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MAKE UP FIRST PRO SHOP • SUMMER SUPER SALE! 🛍

Shop our two day limited-time-only Summer Super Sale and save big!
Book your exclusive, in-store shopping appointment with us on July 22nd or 23rd from 10am-2pm today!

We are giving away free products with all purchases, as well as offering bundle deals, deep discounts, and more!
PLUS—Pro Members receive an additional 10% off all non-blowout items!

Use the button below to email with your desired day/time. We hope to see you there! Thanks for shopping small.

Did you know that ATTN! Beauty’s Makeup Sanitizer Mist can also be used as a hand sanitizer? The Sanitizer Mist is a quick-drying, all-natural, organic antibacterial that instantly cleans and disinfects, while leaving a pleasing scent. It can be used to supplement hand washing when soap and water are unavailable.

The Sanitizing Mist is a clean product, which contains only five all-natural and organic ingredients: 70% natural organic Ethyl Alcohol, Witch Hazel, Rose Water, Aloe Vera, and (non artificial) Vanilla. The 70% natural organic ethyl alcohol works to kill bacteria, while the remaining ingredients work to keep the alcohol from drying out the skin.

The entire line of ATTN! Beauty products are geared towards clean and natural beauty solutions. Check out how to use each product in the ATTN! Beauty line with our instructional videos below!

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TEMPTU-Certified Airbrush Bridal Workshop
March 16, 2020 | 10am-4pm

Spring and summer are among the busiest seasons for bridal, and if you don’t know how to apply airbrush makeup you could miss out on potential clients. Let us help you make the most of wedding season!

Our Temptu-Certified Airbrush Bridal Workshop is the best way to prep for bridal season, covering both the business of bridal and learning to apply airbrush makeup. This workshop is continuously updated with the newest products, information, and how-to guides from Temptu—the industry leader in airbrush makeup.

During this workshop, attendees will learn how to navigate the business of bridal, such as drafting contracts, setting your rates, and completing a successful trial run. Then get hands-on with our immersive TEMPTU airbrush training where you’ll learn how to assemble and clean two different machines, various airbrushing techniques, and how to choose the right products for your client.

Attendees will learn how to use both the Temptu S-1 traditional gun and compressor and the portable, handheld Temptu Air. Afterwards, head over to our Pro Shop to stock up on our Temptu products, available for purchase at an already-discounted price!

Following the workshop, students will receive a TEMPTU Certificate of Completion!
This workshop is eligible for 6 Continuing Education Hours under the IL Barber Act.

We’re always trying to add new products to the Make Up First Pro Shop, including newly-released items as well as old favorites among our staff and students. This month we’ve added three new Embryolisse products to our shop to help your transform your winter skin just in time for spring. Check out the products below to learn more!

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Embryolisse Hydra-Sérum

A moisturizing booster concentrate that quenches dehydrated skin and provides long-lasting hydration throughout the day. Hydra-Sérum leaves skin intensely plumped and glowing for a revitalized and youthful look. The lightweight formula leaves skin fresh, soft, and smooth instantly.

Embryolisse Hydra-Créme Light

Enriched in white nymphaea and hyaluronic acid active complex, Hydra-Cream Light replenishes the skin with water and delivers intense and long-lasting moisture to the face.

Protects the skin from external everyday wear and leaves you feeling comfortable. Skin regains suppleness and softness while providing active hydration for radiantly beautiful skin. 

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Embryolisse Beauty Secret Box

The Embryolisse Beauty Secret Box comes with Lait Crème Concentré, a Radiant Complexion Compact Powder, and a FREE Foundation Brush.

Lait-Crème Concentré is the ideal moisturizer for any situation, including both face and body, and all skin types. Made with natural origin active ingredients: shea butter, beeswax, soy proteins and aloe vera. Paraben-free.

Great for multipurpose care, including: make-up base to moisturize and protect, beauty masks, and even cleanser/make-up remover. Also works as a soothing after-sun product and aftershave care. Works to create skin that is supple and more elastic, smoother, plumper, and very soft.

Fine, light and gentle, the Radiant Complexion Compact Powder offers a natural glow in one easy step, all year round. Soft-focus pigments reflect light and blur wrinkles and fine lines for a radiant result without a mask effect. Loofah oil promotes cell regeneration and prevents dehydration, while talc captures sebum, while respecting drier and more sensitive skin. This mineral powder is gentle enough to suit all needs.

This set comes with a FREE Powder Brush, so you can effortlessly apply your Radiant Complexion Compact Powder, or any other product with ease!

Leap into spring with our trio of clean beauty solution products from ATTN! Beauty. Add any ATTN! Beauty items to your cart and automatically save 29% off each product at checkout!
Discount valid now until March 1st, 2020 (11:59pm CST)

Haven’t used the products yet? Learn what our products do and how to use them below!

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ATTN! Makeup Sanitizer Mist

The ATTN! Makeup Sanitizer Mist cleans and disinfects all powder, gel, and cream-based cosmetics, as well as tools, palettes, and spatulas. The product dries quickly without leaving any residue on tools or cosmetics for a gentle, safe way to eliminate cross-contamination of products without affecting the integrity of the cosmetics.

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ATTN! No-Rinse Makeup Remover Foam

The ATTN! No-Rinse Makeup Remover Foam is an aloe vera-based product that moisturizes the skin while removing all makeup, including waterproof cosmetics! The safe, all-natural formula leaves the skin hydrated, while also safely cleansing and soothing the skin.

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ATTN! Makeup Mixing Medium

The ATTN! Makeup Mixing Medium Drops are an essential, versatile, multi-use product that intensifies, binds, and revives makeup products. The aloe vera gel-based liquid is waterproof, sweat-proof, safe for the eyelids, and moisturizing for the skin. Use it to intensify eyeshadows, glitter, and loose pigment as well as revive dry gel liners!

Help us celebrate National Lash Day—for today only get 20% off all single lashes, lash sets, and lux lashes from Monda, Kevyn Aucoin, and Lashes in a Box!

At check, use the code LASHDAY to get 20% each of your lash products in your cart. Save now, style later!

Shop some of our lash favorites, specific collections, or check out the full Pro Shop using the button below.

The NBA All-Star Weekend is coming to Chicago! Starting today, you can find great events all over the city. Even if basketball isn’t your thing, there are dozens of awesome pop-ups, parties, and more—including a weekend full of activities at the St. Jane Hotel. All Star Weekend Chicago at the St. Jane celebrates women in sports & entertainment by offering leadership symposiums, brunch, beauty and wellness demos, and more!

On Saturday, you can find Make Up First at the Sip & Style Pop Up from 12pm-4pm, where we’ll be offering free mini makeovers, discounts for our Pro Shop, and giving out exclusive gift bags to event VIPs. Come out and sample some of the best in makeup, skincare and body services, complimentary spirits, and participate in giveaways! General admission is free but space is limited, so make sure to grab tickets now!

Do you have your look ready? How about trying a new product or technique?

Shop our favorites in the Valentine’s Day Collection now and receive 14% off all products site wide with code “BEMINE” at checkout!
Spend $50 or more and receive a complimentary ticket to our Mini Monday Workshop on Valentine's Day Makeup! For more workshop details, click here!

Mini Monday Workshop: Valentine’s Day Makeup
February 10th, 2020

*Code for complimentary workshop will be emailed to you after purchase

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Check out some of our Valentine’s Day picks below!

The Make Up First Pro Shop is the perfect place to stock up on everything you need! Whether you’re shopping online or in the store, we have everything from tools and disposables to full airbrush starter kits and travel cases. All online orders come with free shipping on orders over $39, so you can spend more on the things you really want.

We also offer a Pro Membership discount for working makeup artists! All Pro Members receive up to 40% off a variety of brands just for registering with us. You can register for our Pro Membership here! Not a makeup artist? Don’t worry—you can still get 10% off your first order by using the code “PROSHOP10” at checkout!

We’re always adding new brands to the Pro Shop—alongside some of our favorites—but let us know if there’s something new that should be on our radar. Check out some of our new arrivals below!

We’re happy to announce that Viseart Eyeshadow Palettes are now available in the Make Up First Pro Shop! The Editorial Brights and Neutral Mattes palettes are the perfect addition to any artist’s kit, covering the full dynamic range of color. These Viseart shadows also retain a high standard of production—in addition to being gluten-free and cruelty-free, they are free of parabens, sulfates, formaldehydes, and other problematic ingredients!

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Neutral Mattes is Viseart’s all time bestselling palette! This iconic, core neutral palette features beige and brown tones that are ideal for shading, highlighting, and defining eyes, brows, or facial contours. A true artist’s staple!

The Editorial Brights palette features twelve bright, rainbow shades with a matte finish. Use these dynamic colors on their own, or mix and match to create electrifying editorial looks with this kit staple!

What are your favorite Viseart products, and which new products do you want to see in the Make Up First Pro Shop?

Let us know in the comments below!

We are so proud to have launched our line, ATTN! Beauty, this past year! Our goal was to create professional grade products using clean, natural, and safe ingredients. The first three products we developed, the ATTN! Beauty Trio, were designed to be practical, easy on all skin types, and kit-friendly. Each product serves a purpose, from pre-application all the way to makeup removal.

As a special thank you to our customers, for the rest of 2019 we will include a FREE bottle of ATTN! Makeup Sanitizer Mist with all purchases over $50 at the Pro Shop! Once $50+ of products have been added to your cart, add an ATTN! Makeup Sanitizer Mist, then head to the checkout where the Sanitizer will show up free!

And don’t forget to grab your ATTN! Beauty Trio which is on sale now for a limited time only! Check out which of the ATTN! Beauty products are right for your kit below!

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The ATTN! Makeup Sanitizer Mist is a natural and effective sanitizer that cleans and disinfects all powder, gel, and cream-based cosmetics, as well as tools, palettes, and spatulas. The product dries quickly without leaving any residue on tools or cosmetics for a gentle, safe way to eliminate cross-contamination of products without affecting the integrity of the cosmetics.

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The ATTN! No-Rinse Makeup Remover Foam is an aloe vera-based product that moisturizes the skin while removing all makeup, including waterproof cosmetics! The safe, all-natural formula leaves the skin hydrated, while also safely cleansing and soothing the skin.

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The ATTN! Makeup Mixing Medium Drops are an essential, versatile, multi-use product that intensifies, binds, and revives makeup products. The aloe vera gel-based liquid is waterproof, sweat-proof, safe for the eyelids, and moisturizing for the skin.

Let’s face it—some people are hard to shop for. If you’re still searching for the perfect gift for the makeup enthusiast in your life, look no further! At Make Up First, we have gift cards available for both the Pro Shop and for our courses and workshops!

Make Up First Pro Shop gift cards can be used on anything in the pro shop—foundations, eyeshadow palettes, even airbrush kits! Give your loved ones the gift of choice and let them decide what piece of makeup to fall in love with next!

We also have gift cards available for courses and workshops! If someone in your life is looking to get started with makeup artistry, or even enjoy a workshop, there’s no better gift than education. All gift cards can be purchased easily on our Pro Shop website here!

Make Up First gift cards make excellent stocking stuffers! Purchase at the link below!

What’s better than new makeup? How about a whole new makeup kit! Every student at Make Up First receives their own kit, filled with everything you need to complete a full face of makeup each day. We’re always updating our student kits with the best new products we can find, and this session is our first offering two new palettes of eyeshadows from Viseart! Take a tour through our student kit to see some of our favorite products as well as our new arrivals!

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NEW THIS SESSION

Be the first to try our new Viseart Eyeshadow Palettes this upcoming session! The Editorial Brights and Neutral Mattes palettes are the perfect addition to any artist’s kit, covering the full dynamic range of color. These Viseart shadows also retain a high standard of production—in addition to being gluten-free and cruelty-free, they are free of parabens, sulfates, formaldehydes, and other problematic ingredients!

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BRUSH SET

Each kit comes with a 24 piece brush set from Bdellium Tools, complete with a roll up pouch featuring 24 total pockets. This collection of brushes features a blend of natural and synthetic bristles, as well as anodized aluminum ferrules, to keep your brushes fit and functional for longer.

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SANITATION STATION

In the world of makeup artistry, sanitation and proper hygiene is paramount. We cover these topics on day one of our program. Properly cleaning brushes, using a quick-drying, alcohol-based solution like Cinema Secret’s brush cleaner, ensure that they stay safe to use and last longer. Stainless steel palettes and palette knives are non-porous, which makes them easy to sanitize, and safely apply makeup without double-dipping or cross contamination.

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MAKEUP & MORE

Master the art of makeup with daily hands-on application using a variety of professional brands like Palladio, FACEatelier, Eve Pearl, Cinema Secrets, and more! Your kit comes complete with all the tools you’ll need to complete a full face of makeup including a lash curler, sharpener, and grooming scissors. All kits come stocked with enough makeup to last the entire certificate program and beyond, but if you ever want to restock or try new products, our Pro Shop is conveniently located on site!

Ready to see the kit (and school) in person? Book a tour below!

Mystery Bags!

Your favorite Pro Shop promo is back! Spend $50 or more and receive a Mystery Bag worth over $50 in products for FREE with your purchase! Spend $100 and receive a Mystery Bag worth over $100 in products! Make sure to add the Mystery Bag to your cart before checkout using this link!

The Mystery Bag promo is only valid until Wednesday, December 18th at 11:59pm CST, so get your holiday shopping done today! Check out Part 2 of our curated gift guide for more ideas below!

*Online orders only. Gift cards excluded

For Your Bestie

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For the New Makeup Artist

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For the Neat Freak

As the new year approaches, now is a great time to take inventory of your kit. While you may have a preferred set of brushes and a go-to palette, you may be missing game-changing tools to make your job easier. Before you stock up for the holidays, take a look at some of our favorite picks below!

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Brush belts or easels are a great way to make sure you can grab any brush quickly while on the job. Small, folding mirrors can be a life-saver on the go when working in cramped or less than ideal spaces, while makeup capes keep your clients clean and camera-ready.

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Each product in the ATTN! Beauty Trio is made to fit easily in any kit and allows you to sanitize, remove, and improve your makeup with ease!

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Disposables are necessary for every job—making for quick, sanitary applications without worrying about messy clean ups and cross contamination.

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There’s a Vueset palette for any size or purpose. De-pot, store, and customize your own palettes, or salvage the last of your product in one of these easy-access containers.

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Keep your clients flawless with these adorably small kit additions. Eve Pearl’s finger-sized puffs keep your applications perfect while you work. Tweeze out any stray hairs with these travel-friendly micro tweezers. Tiny spray bottles work to keep your sponges wet and ready to use.

Congrats @makeupbyninaelizabeth, you are our winner! Each year breast cancer research, detection, and treatment gets better because of donations from organizations and individuals like all of you.

Thank you all for supporting #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth by spreading awareness, reposting, and shopping with companies who donate!

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Want a second chance to win?
Answer the two questions below in the comments section, as well as your Instagram username, for a chance to win a bottle of ATTN! Makeup Sanitizer Mist!

1) According the the American Cancer Society, what are two ways to reduce the risk of breast cancer?

2) At what age should most women start annual breast cancer screenings with mammograms?