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    Urban Decay’s global makeup artist Steve Kassajikian gives a Meccaland festival attendee a makeover.

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    The three-day festival was held on the outskirts of Melbourne.

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    The moment before doors opened.

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    Meccaland-themed golf carts helped shuttle people to and from the train station.

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    The festival welcomed around 10,000 “Mecca beauty junkies.” 

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    Twenty-five brands participated over the weekend including international labels like Nars, YSL, and Kate Somerville to homegrown companies like Grown Alchemist.

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    A crowd gathers at the main stage, where beauty influencers such as Shannon Harris and Shani Grimmond gave talks and appearances.

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    Beside chances to meet their beauty idols, festival attendees had access to special edition makeup launches, “face-offs” competitions, numerous Instagram-ready moments–which included a ball pit, a confetti igloo–and complimentary snacks and drinks throughout.

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    Valerie Hex was one of a few drag queens livening up the crowd.

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    The station for Mecca Max, Mecca’s private label brand.

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