This weekend, the beautybagg team is in sunny Los Angeles to attend IMATS Los Angeles — the International Make-Up Artist Trade Show. Some call it the biggest gathering of make-up artists, vendors, and enthusiasts in the world. Some, like us, simply refer to it as “makeup heaven”.

This year, IMATS LA features retailers such as Sugarpill, Inglot, Sigma, NYX, Urban Decay, Bobbi Brown, Makeup Forever, and bdellium. Keynote speakers include the famous celebrity make-up artist Kabuki and special make-up effects artist Rick Baker famous for his creature and monster effects.

Rick Baker

Fashion make-up artist Kabuki.

Rick Baker created Michael Jackson’s werewolf look for his music video for Thriller.

Kabuki’s work.

Look for us around the Pasadena Convention Center on Saturday and Sunday. We’ll be passing out flyers and stickers, which you can use to get an early access code!

Follow us on Instagram or Twitter to hear more, and check back for pictures on Monday when we return, hopefully with free samples and a tan.