If your interest in makeup goes far beyond the Maybelline aisle, you have to check out the brand-new Kryolan Professional Makeup shop (2034 N. Halsted St., 773-248-1419) in Lincoln Park. The luxe makeup emporium offers the complete line of Kryolan, a 65-year-old German brand that is now used all over the world. Kryolan is best known by makeup pros who work in theater, television, and film, but the new shop promises to introduce the line — the official cosmetics for both the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants — to locals who just love makeup or who have special cosmetics needs, ranging from major skin problems that need covering up to a really big event that requires long-lasting makeup.

Dermacolor foundation will literally cover anything, from blemishes to major skin irritations and discolorations; Proliner is designed to give you the perfect line every time, and Kryolan's setting and finishing sprays guarantee your makeup will stick around as long as you want it. The brand also has an awesome selection of faux eyelashes.

The shop itself is a sleek, modern mix of whites, light oak, and brushed silver. Stop by to pick up some intense products or check out a Kryolan workshop. The store will regularly host makeup classes for up to 14 people.

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