September 26, 2011

My IMATS haul and other bits and bobs

This past weekend I attended the International Makeup Artists Trade show in Sydney's Darling Harbour (I first wrote about it here), which was part of the Australian Beauty Bloggers Weekend. More on the ABBW later... it was just so full on (in a good way) that I still need to get my thoughts together before I can put it in a post.

But for now, here's what I bought at IMATS, some at absolutely bargain prices. All up I'm quite happy with my purchases at IMATS, I don't think I went too nuts and overspent. I mainly bought things I hadn't tried before or needed them, or were such a good bargain I just couldn't pass them up.


Illamasqua blush in Disobey, eyeshadow in Jules and intense lipgloss in Frenzy
This was the first time Illamasqua was at the show, so they only had a small stand. They didn't have the full range, just a few key pieces, but at 75% off those products at the show how could I resist? The blush ($15 at the show) seems like a perfect colour for contouring. The eyeshadow ($10 at the show) is a matte brown shade so I plan on using on my brows, and the lipgloss ($15 at the show) is such a "me" colour that I couldn't leave it there.


Make Up For Ever High Definition Foundation #120
I'm really looking forward to trying this one, because I've read so many good things about this foundaton before. MUFE is only sold at one shop in all of Australia (as far as I know), and it's nowhere near where I live. So this was definitely a brand I was looking forward to trying. I paid $42 for this at the show, but I think the normal price is $59aud.


SpaRitual Nailpolishes in Thunder Road and Dreamsicle
I've never tried Spa Ritual polishes, mainly because I don't know of any stores that sell them here besides their online AU store. They were $11.95 at the show, or $19.95 on their website.


Gorgeous Cosmetics Lipstick in Angel
Another brand that I haven't tried before, as I find them quite pricey and not knowing much about them I don't want to spend all that money on their products. Yes, I know that I don't need yet another bright pinky coral lipstick, but it was down to $15 from their usual $35 so of course I couldn't pass it up!


Royal & Langnickel travel brush set
This looked like too good a deal to pass up, $25 for 13 brushes which come in this hot pink travel pouch. I haven't tried these yet, so I'm hoping these are good quality.


The gifts
Because I was part of the ABBW crew, we were all given a Royal & Langnickel Silk Pro Greenline Eco Friendly 12 piece brush set. There was also a lucky dip prize for us at SLA Makeup, and I got a sparkly shimmer powder roll on.

I'll leave you now with a collage of pics I took at IMATS and a sneak peek at the goody bags we were given by all the fabulous sponsors of the ABBW2011.
IMATS Sydney 2011 Darling Harbour

The goody bags from ABBW... we were so spoilt, so very very spoilt.

Did you go to IMATS this year? Have you tried any of the products that I've bought?


22 comments :

  1. Good Haulage!! I got the Royal & Langnickel Travel Brush Set as well but let's face it - pretty much only cause it was PINK!! hahaha!!

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  2. Nice haul! The brush set is so affordable.

    And look at all those goodie bags! =D

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  3. You got some really great stuff!!
    Can't wait for the IMATS here :) xx

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  4. Great haul - wish I could have gone!

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  5. oh man am i jealooooo!!! I want everything pictured hahaa

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  6. Wow awesome haulage ... n omg the gifts :-) ..I so wish I were there .. but next time :-) ...

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  7. Loving the Illamasqua prods! I was going to get the contour blush but I didn't get served and got distracted by other bits of shiny :(

    FOTD POST WITH THE LIPSTICKS PAH-LEEEASE!! YAAAAAY! xoxoxox

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  8. Thanks for the pics and haul!! Looks like so much fun. That gloss looks stunning :)

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  9. WOW!!!!! im a little envious at all your new products to your makeup collection :) nice work!

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  10. Wow you move quickly! Dedicated blogger! Great haul, Illamasqua was a definite must buy at IMATS but it was a shame they didn't have a wider range of products. I was dying to get to the MUFE stand but it was too crazy and intense for me I didn't bother. Can't wait to hear what you think of the HD foundation.

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  11. Okay so...so...wait...there are discount prices at IMATS? NOOOOOOO. I regret not going to mine even MORE now.

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  12. Oh my, no doubt about it, I HAVE to go to IMATS next year!!

    I'm interested to see what you think of the Makeup Forever foundation -- I was in Adelaide a few weeks back and ALMOST went into the store there which sells it, but back out at the last moment as I read it being described as a very light coverage {I prefer something a bit more}. However, my mind can be easily swayed by a good review! Haha Xx

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  13. ohh great deals!!! I have frenzy and I absolutely adore it! I love how you can build it up for a more bold lip or tone it down to get that lovely stain.. gooo illamasqua ;)

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  14. Thanks for your comments ladies. If you get a chance to go to IMATS I highly encourage it. The discounts you get there make up for the admission fee for sure!

    Anni - of course there'll be a FOTD with the lippy one day :-)

    Lilit
    xo

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  15. Jules looks lovely!

    I hope to go to IMATS eventually. :)

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  16. Hot daym great haul!! Illamasqua products are so awesome.<3

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  17. Nice hauling! I'd love to see how Illamasqua Frenzy compares to Belladonna if you end up picking that up. I'd also love to see how the Gorgeous lipstick compares to MAC Impassioned! ^___^

    And OMG I can't wait to see what's inside all those goodie bags!

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  18. wow- awesome stuff! great haul! would love to get my hands on some of that stuff!! x

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  19. Vintage Makeup - thanks hun, if you do get the chance definitely go, you won't regret it.

    Red Lips Black Hair - I love my Illamasquas, so glad I got them on sale.

    Silhouette Screams - From what I've seen of Belladonna it looks to be slightly darker than Frenzy so I might not get it after all. And sounds good, will do a comparison to Impassioned in the next few days.


    lillie - thank you, I'm really happy with the deals I got.

    Lilit
    xo

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  20. I'm with you! It was such a full on weekend I have avoided even touching my suitcase! I'm trying to get my mind around just how much we were given by such generous sponsors. I cant even get my mind around writing a blog at the moment.

    Love those nail colours!

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  21. FABULOUS HAUL!! The Royal & Langnickel brushes look great!

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