M.A.C Cosmetics - the Official Makeup Sponsor for the 8th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards - Gets set to Glamourise the Stars!

DUBLIN, February 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- M.A.C Cosmetics, globally the professional artists' brand of choice for fashion, film, TV, theatre, music and photography, is rolling out the red carpet this year to glamourise nominees, presenters and actresses for the 8th Annual Irish Film & Television Awards, taking place at The Convention Centre on Saturday 12th February 2011. The IFTA ceremony broadcasts live on RTÉ One at 9.30pm

M.A.C is proud to be the Official Makeup Sponsor and makeup and hair designs category sponsor for this glittering occasion for the 5th year. A team of makeup artists from the M.A.C Pro Team will be on hand in the M.A.C Beauty Suite at the IFTAs to provide makeup services to VIP's in town for the Awards, as well as backstage during the ceremony to re-touch guest presenters and nominees. M.A.C Senior Artist, Lesley Keane, will be visiting talent and nominees for private VIP appointments throughout the day.

A host of Irish and International names from the worlds of film and television will be jetting into town for the prestigious awards ceremony.

Lesley Keane says of M.A.C's creative collaboration with IFTA, "It is a privilege to be a part of the Irish Film & Television Awards. It always inspires and motivates me to work with such talented people in the industry."

All guests attending the prestigious event will be given an exclusive M.A.C gift bag containing essential makeup must haves; lashes, skincare and makeup to help guests stay looking their best all night.

M.A.C's hot top five products used in the world of Film & TV over the past twelve months for dramatic moments include M.A.C Mineralize Skinfinish for a camera flawless look! Hot spot proof M.A.C Blot Film is a favourite for sticky moments and quick as a flash application. M.A.C Fluidline is a must for a smudge-proof look during those tear-jerking story lines. M.A.C Prep and Prime calms the skin and evens out flushed skins for those not-so-innocent encounters and M.A.C Lip Pencil in Spice to provide the ultimate on screen pout! .......All any star needs for the perfect look in the first take.