Elite Event: Pucker

This was a pretty sweet event and I loved seeing everyone getting their makeup done. I was even more impressed that two different types of applications were offered and all the makeup artists did a splendid job. They were all so nice and Julio was both funny and sweet.
The venue was so spacious and clean — it definitely made me feel better about sharing brushes with the other attendees! I did see the artists clean the brushes so kudos to them! I really liked the arrangement of the space with the different stations touting different makeup products for your own use. This is definitely a sleek, yet welcoming space.
Moreover, I met some great fellow Elites and had a fantastic time chatting it up! Awesome job setting this up, Ruggy and Pucker!

I absolutely loved this event with all my beautiful Unilocal ladies! Thanks Ruggy and Pucker for setting this up. It was very different from the others I’ve been to. I really enjoyed getting my make-​up done by the professionals at Pucker. There were four stations, I opted for the one with airbrush make-​up. I believe it was Jessie who did my make-​up and boy, did she do a great job.
She also recommended me a lot of skincare products and was so great to talk to! Like another Unilocaler said, she never forced conversation, it just flowed because the artists at Pucker are just great at helping their clients unwind. After my airbrush glow, we headed over to their large assortment of lipsticks, mascara, etc. and took snapshots in their selfie room (my fave!). The hostess/​photographer (I wish I could have gotten her name) was also great. She was very accommodating and made sure to snap photos of everyone enjoying the event. Also, the crackers, cheese, and fruit were a great touch.

Solid Unilocal event, I dont vary my makeup techniques that much so I appreciated the tips from the stylists at Pucker! I recently got a highlighter in my Birchbox and have absolutely no idea how to use it. The girl at pucker doing my makeup told me exactly how to do it, and I really appreciated the tip! She also put on a bright red lip color, which ended up looking pretty good! I normally do not wear any lip color but I am definitely going to try it now that I know how it looks :)

Awesome and different Unilocal Elite Event! This one was for the ladies…
Thankfully, my friend and I arrived early so we were among the first few to get airbrushed makeup by Julio. Julio, who was doing the «push it» dance by Salt-​n-​Pepa when I arrived, beat this face! It was my first time getting the airbrushed makeup and it looked flawless. It went on quickly, evenly and felt weightless. We all got to play with the makeup testers to do our own eyes and lips afterward. They offer their own Pucker line in addition to some great options like Kevyn Aucoin and Becca. There was another Pucker staff member who led us in our activities, explained the services, showed us to the selfie booth. I forgot your name, but you were wonderful and personable. Thanks!
Thanks to Ruggy, Pucker and Unilocal for a truly awesome event!
P. S. The iced tea was refreshing.

I love YEEs that help to enhance the beauty of us already gorgeous Ladies of Unilocal.
I’m not afraid to experiment with make-​up, but I really hone in on a natural look for the average day: a little BB cream, some powder to keep the oil slicks away, a little mascara, a little brown eyeliner, and some rosy lip gloss. Hell, I’ll go a little nuts with the lipstick from time to time. But contouring? Blush? Eye shadows? What’s that? I’m not Kim Kardashian (and thank goodness for that), but thanks to this event, I saw how it’s not as scary as I thought; in fact, a little contouring can go a long way! I am thankful for my make-​up artist (I think her name was Andrea… please let me be correct!), because she handled my face amazingly. Without much forethought, she automatically was able to pick out my skin tone, undertones, and was able to explain to me what she was applying and why. Example: since I have red undertones, a blush that is pretty much flesh-​colored would be my best option. I could tell; my cheeks DID look rosier though the blush itself was perhaps just a shade or two above my actual skin color. I let her go bold with the lipstick, since I’m not afraid of that. She picked out an amazing dark wine color, and I fell head over heels with it.
The staff was great, the facility was gorgeous, and, as an infection control worker, I was so pleased to see them use Purell between each person and clean their tools meticulously! Ha! :-D I also loved the «selfie booth» in the rear, set up with lighting and a backdrop. Cute concept!
Thanks to Ruggy, Unilocal,and the lovely staff of Pucker for making me feel pretty. I definitely learned a few makeup tips that’ll last me. I looked amazing when I went to Chinatown afterwards to eat noodle soup and dumplings. (Heheh.) Thanks to Lori L. for inviting me as her +1 to this event; she’s a budding eye make-​up enthusiast and made my eyes look smoky and awesome as well!

A bit mixed — good turnout, great hospitality, but okay makeup service.
Wish I tried the airbrush service instead of the quickie booth. The mini quickie was really really short. I probably sat for no more than 5 minutes and the match of colors and tones are pretty off. I am on the paler side of the spectrum, so when she used the medium CC cream, I knew something was off. I looked incredibly yellow after the cream and contour powder. I didn’t really like the look, so I requested to blend it even more. Choice of lip color didn’t really enhance my looks either.
I ended up removing the lip color and adding something more of a pop. I also added eyeliner, blush and eye shadow to the look. My friend who helped put it on seem to do a much better job than the quick service I had. =X The self-​service section was pretty good with a big range of products and colors. The selfie booth was cute. The snack table was just right.
I wouldn’t mind booking a session for an event, but not sold from this event.

Loved this small, tiny, intimate event with just the ladies of Unilocal (+ Ruggy, of course). While there weren’t many bites at this event (not the point, anyway), it was cool to browse this relatively new make up boutique that sells their own line, Pucker, as well as Bella products among a couple others. It’s a small, quaint place with a coat check, a few counters, a lounge in the back, as well as a cool «selfie room» with perfect lighting to show of your new face.
Alas, I have to be honest and give one of my first 3-​star reviews for a YEE… sad face.
I wish I’d waited for an airbrush person to try out the Temptu stuff (I’ve always wanted to try this) but I waited in the shortest line, which, well, gave the shortest «quickie» and «lesson». She was nice, but the time spent on my face was probably less than 5 minutes — some CC cream, a little dusting powder, some contouring, a dab of blush and some lipstick — all things I already knew how to do and could do at home. I even asked for recommendations of undereye concealer hoping she might teach me to do it or do it for me (I saw all the others getting that treatment). The other make up artists seemed to put a lot of thought and detail into their clients’ faces, while I felt like I got the rushed treatment. Everyone that had finished their make up sessions looked amazing.
However, this was a lovely event and I can’t complain about the hospitality of the staff and the Pucker line of products — love their lipstick! Will be back to probably purchase one of the lipsticks my lady put on me — looked great.
Thanks to Ruggy and Pucker for a great event.

Lovely space and such friendly people! Hiyam and Julio were so nice, and the entire staff was very hospitable. They were all so personable! I’m such a tomboy and it was fun to have someone do my makeup.
The space was designed by the owners themselves, and I can tell that a lot of thought and attention was put into all of the furniture and light fixtures.
Great mingling with gals. I really enjoyed the opportunity to meet other Unilocalers! Thank you to Ruggy and Pucker for this event.

Great event! My friend and I got to catch-​up while we were waiting for airbrush services. Both of us loved our looks and headed over to the self-​serve bar to throw on some lipstick and eyeliner to complete our airbrushed faces.
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Mine gave me a great tip on concealer that will be put to use shortly.

My roommate and I totally lucked out. We stood on the shortest line for «detail work,» (so, not airbrushing), catching up and munching on snacks, and after a fairly lengthy wait (several people received airbrushing before our lined moved by one person), we met Hiyam. Hiyam turns out to be a co-​owner of Pucker along with Julio, and the wait was for a good reason. A self-​described perfectionist, Hiyam took excellent care of my roommate and me as we had plenty of questions, and are both fairly minimalist daily-​make-​up users.
Hiyam was also great with lip color — both my roommate and I usually don’t do bold lips, but wanted to try something a little more interesting, a lot less every-​day, that worked with our skin tones. She picked out fabulous colors for both of us that were not ones we would have chosen on our own.
She also educated us on the best types of BB cream or foundation for our skin types, and gave us a mini-​lesson on contouring, which I know nothing about.
Very professional, clean space (the bathroom is the brightest, cleanest bathroom I’ve come across in a very long time), and they seem to really care about clients and the work that they do. I would strongly consider booking a bachelorette party or make-​up session for an event. They do a ton of bridal stuff, and Hiyam mentioned that they have packages.
Thanks Unilocal for the glam session, and the opportunity to meet these fine professionals!

Yay! An elite event for the ladies! This was such a fun one. I meannnn who doesn’t want their face did?! Julio did a fantastic job airbrushing my face with the Temptu system. He gave me a flawless look complete with highlights, contour and a flush. Then he filled in my brows and I happily proceeded to the Kevyn Aucoin makeup station. It’s one of my favorite makeup lines out there! I tried out some eye and lip products before heading to the back where they had a selfie photo station. What?! I love. Got some selfie snaps in under the umbrella lights and off we went. Of course now with our makeup done we HAD to go somewhere. To dinner we went!
Thanks to the awesome team at Pucker. You were too nice! Shout out to Ruggy for putting together a fab girl’s night out!

What a great event for just THE Unilocal ladies! This was an awesome event that had several different stations from the traditional application of makeup and airbrushing. I been airbrushed several times for galas and for my wedding. I opted for the traditional approach and I got the pleasure of sitting in the Founder of Pucker chair. Hiyam was a complete SWEETHEART! She was very personable and really took the time to find out what you like and even helped you step outside of your box.
Light snacks and drinks were provided at this event. The décor of Pucker was simple, crisp, & clean. They have a selfie room which I think everyone loved.
THANKS FOR A GREAT EVENT.

OMG this place is amaaaaazing!
There are four stations available for tonight, two are regular makeup stations, the other two are for airbrush. I opted for the airbrush one with my friend since it looked super fancy! The airbrush machine looks super cool to use and the makeup artists are pros at it!
My makeup artist was super nice and gave me really clear and easy to follow instructions. They were all conversational and friendly but not forcing conversations on you. They even have a selfie station! There are two additional self makeup stations for everybody for final touch ups!
They had some crackers and tea going on, which was a nice add-​on for everybody waiting in line.
This place is about six weeks young. It is offering a discount if you buy 3 pucker makeup applications $ 150 by March 31, you will save $ 30.
We had a blast! Thanks to Ruggy and all the staff at Pucker who put this one for us Unilocalers!