Mac Technique with RB Chanco and Anna Cay

I know what I owe my lovely readers and I apologize for procrastinating for two weeks. Here's one of the most awaited post that happened almost three weeks ago. I'm sure some of you already knew I have attended the biggest MAC Technique ever held, and let me share with you what exactly happened behind closed doors of SMX Convention Center Aura.

**Since I was seated in front, I had my Canon cam with me but I was also seated in between two official lady photographers from the event. Out of respect I only used my camera on the latter part of the event and just used my Samsung phone. The photos that I'll be using from this post will be from my phone cam, Canon cam, others were from RB Chanco's official page and official photos from Jho Tengson photography.

cr: Jho Tengson Photography

It's indeed one of those unforgettable moments I've had with the beauty/makeup artistry. For a long time I've been dying to attend a masterclass of someone so influential that will definitely be advantageous for my craft/future endeavor. A few weeks ago I was seated in front of none other than high profile celebrity MUA Miss RB Chanco's class.

For months, I waited for her MAC Technique. I once talked to pro MUA Robin Medina during my guesting at MAC Mall of Asia and asked a few questions regarding the world of makeup artistry. I asked him which makeup school he finds best, and told me honestly that none these days. He used to study at De La Salle that offers a course about makeup artistry and RB Chanco is one of his professors. Unfortunately one semester I guess if I'm not mistaken amounts to a whopping 200,000.

There's no way I can shell out that much cash to sit in RB's class, so after months of waiting came the big announcement of Anna Cay and RB Chanco tandem. I knew then how hard it was to reserve a slot so I immediately contacted my MAC Artist friend Angel, and I was able to snatch an invitation. To get one, you must purchase atleast 5,000 peso worth of MAC product. It was bloody.

And of course, the six month preggo me couldn't be stopped. Bloated and fat, I still went there with a face beat for the Gods.

RB & Anna

Surely, y'all know who Miss RB Chanco is. She's well known these days as the Makeup Artist to the Universe, since she led the MAC Beauty Team during this year's Miss Universe. she did Miss France's winning look, and she glam up gazillion of Filipino stars.

Here's my photo with her!

Feeling really fat, just standing beside Miss RB

Another eye candy I got during the event is that I get to meet famous Youtube Content Creator Anna Cay. I do follow her vlogs and watch her hauls and reviews regarding makeup, beauty products and current beauty trend. When I saw her I was reminded of the Beauty Bound Asia Event I've attended in 2015, coz there I met and I was seated beside more content creators like Say Artillero, Shebby Liquete, Raiza Contawi, Anna Patricia, Kriss Lumagui and more young famous pinay beauty gurus that you know today.

and still fat though! :)

The Venue

Well this had me confused. When I saw Mac Artist Angel's post I thought it's gonna be at SMX Mall of Asia. As soon as I get the invitation Angel told me it'll be at the 2nd floor of SM Aura. A bit too far for the makeup enthusiast like me from the South. So I had to grab a car with my sister in law.

cr: Jho Tengson Photography

Inside the convention room there's a mini beauty bar that let's you explore MAC lippies, take pictures of yourself using the ringlight and a MAC backdrop to make you feel the MAC Artistry vibe.

 The Master Class

Since it's first biggest MAC Technique ever by MAC global, the class was divided into two. The morning class that starts at 10am and the afternoon class starts at 3pm. Everyone knows I'm not a morning person and I'll be beating heavy traffic from South so I took the 3pm class. Most of the attendees were makeup artist and Anna Cay's fans. As expected, most of us were wearing black. The only problem I encountered that day and the night before was my outfit. I don't know what to wear! My fully grown belly couldn't fit into my clothes.

As soon as I entered the hall I met Sir Mike of MAC SM Aura and assisted me, maybe my big belly caught his attention right away. :) I was given a good spot coz he told me to sit in front, and whispered that the special guest is ________. :) I was really greatful coz he's really kind and approchable, I introduced myself and told him that I do guestings at Alabang and Moa. I was also offered drinks and food. How do they know that the preggo is already starving?

cr: Jho Tengson Photography

Suddenly another high profile celebrity makeup artist came and approached me. It was Ryan G. Wong. He's the mua behind Ruffa Gutierrez and other famous Filipino celebrities. We've met at MAC Mall of Asia during my guestings last February. I didn't know he's so down to earth, coz during my guestings I coudln't even approach him or even say "hi!" for fear that he'll snob me hahaha. Sorry Ryan you were well known and most of the clients were looking for you, so as soon as I saw you last February I was so intimidated by your presence. I was even shocked when I met Ryan again at the store when I got my invitation and he knows my name! That's the first time I get to talk to him.

We made 'besos' as soon as we saw each other at the event and he gave me the souvenir and told me to enjoy the event, which I really did!

The Hosts

The event was hosted by Anna Cay and MAC's Event Makeup Artist to the stars Raf Manosca. Just like Ryan, I met Raf during my February guesting at Mac Mall of Asia when he also hosted the Wicked Mac Technique class.

The Special Guest

Just like what Sir Mike told me, the special guest was none other than Erich Gonzales. She came onstage without makeup on, still pretty and flawless. She looked younger than her actual age. RB worked her way and did a demo on how she does her signature makeup from natural daytime look and transitioned it to night makeup look. Important key I learned was to make it subtle, then well blended, with dimensional effect.

photos taken from my fone cam

 Since we were given notepads and MAC pencils, I've jot down all the important details and products. It took me three pages coz I wrote a lot.

I've been asked many times about my shoes that I'm wearing, it's from Zara.

The class lasted for less than 2 hours, then there's a Q & A if we got queries, and then there were more activities that will make you want to stay longer at the hall. 

Photos taken from my Canon camera

There were picture taking sesh, you can eat again if you want (which I did) and look who I bumped into, my dear friend Mac Artist Angel.

Anna Cay and my baby bump

I didn't get to take pictures with Mac Senior Artist Miss Mikee Raymundo, but I'm hoping by next year I'll be seated in her class coz there's this makeup school I'm eyeing on.

The master class has showcased different techniques using Mac Cosmetics led by a famous senior Mac Artist and each techniques were accepted globally. The whole event will be broadcasted through Star World.

Thanks for reading lovelies! Next blog post I'll be showing you what I'm currently addicted at. I'm just talking about my new palettes. :) Adios!