The Makeup Show NYC 2026 Exhibitor List

Kevin James Bennett is known across the industry as one of the most product driven, business-focused artists of a generation. Not only is he an Emmy® Award winner and incredibly successful makeup artist, he is a leader and educator in all aspects of this industry, an inspirational voice and, without a doubt, one of the most intensive product experts. Kevin has appeared in segments on Good Morning America, Today, Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, and was Brand Ambassador for MAKE UP FOR EVER on the Home Shopping Network (HSN) for three years. Kevin contributes to print and web-based lifestyle publications including Allure, Glamour, Elle, InStyle, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, W Magazine, and Vanity Fair. He also provides content for trade publications, including WWD, GCI, Skin Inc, Makeup Artist Magazine, ON MAKEUP , and Behind The Chair .

Michela Wariebi is a beauty expert, educator, and artist known for her work on runways, editorial spreads, and commercial advertising. She specializes in skinwork for all skin tones and transformative bodypaint, and serves as a brand ambassador and consultant for major beauty brands. She is also a sought-after instructor focused on diversity and technical artistry.

Considered to be one of the “industry’s best”, Jon’s 15-year make up career is a globe-spanning trek and a who’s-who in the worlds of Fashion, Entertainment and Advertising. His work can be found on the pages of ELLE, A4, VOGUE HOMME, IN STYLE, MAXIM, NYLON and countless others, and he continues to travel between NY, MILAN and PARIS to add to his already extensive list of runway show credits. Jon’s work has appeared on red carpets from CANNES to THE ACADEMY AWARDS working with clients that include LILY ALLEN, ALICIA KEYS, INXS, KIM CATRALL, CYNTHIA NIXON, JULIA ORMOND and MARCIA GAY HARDEN to name a few. Jon is also the Co-Founder and Creative Director of Nobasura Agency and one of the most respected educators in the Makeup Industry.

Nicky Posley is a NYC based makeup artist and educator with over 2 decades of experience in beauty, celebrity and fashion. His journey in makeup grew out of his strong fascination with the transformative power of beauty, art, and fashion. As a traditional painter first, his work reflects both his fine art sensibility, and eye for detail. He believes that makeup is art, and that art is empowerment. His unique perspective and voice in beauty have been recognized by Buzzfeed, Allure, and Essence.com. With a hand honed in global beauty, Nicky has been called on to beautify noted celebrities such as Serena Williams, Chrissy Tegan, Queen Latifah, Brandy, Sloane Stephens, and others.

Moises Ramirez is a New York City-based painter and make-up artist. He blends painting, photography, make-up artistry, illustration, and drawing to influence each another in his work, thus allowing these art forms to play an integral role in shaping and developing one another within his creative process. Since relocating to New York City 8 years ago , he has conceptualized creative looks for global beauty brands. In his career Moises has participated in a number of editorial shoots for various fashion publications and has worked worked the last 12 seasons of NYFW. Currently, Moises is working as a multimedia artist focusing on a series of art inspired by his work in the beauty industry. Through color and texture, he is exploring the idea of beauty and what we find beautiful today. Moises holds a B.F.A. in Mix Medium/Digital Arts from Arizona State University.

Aga is a Chicago based celebrity makeup artist with clientele in NY, LA & Europe. Her artistic background allows her to treat every face like a clean canvas ready to be awakened with her gentle touch.

Alexx has worked with some of the world’s most influential faces including Lizzo, Adut Akech, Mariah Carey, Ming Lee Simmons, JoJo, and Tinashe.

From editorial to the runway, Co-Founder of MUSE BEAUTY & Creative Director for ESUM Cosmetics – Alphonse Wiebelt has a rooted history in the “art of makeup.”