hen was the last time you went to a cosmetic counter within a specialty store (like Sephora) or department store (from Saks or Macy’s) to seek expert advice from the beauty advisor? Was your intention to create a “new you”, a total updated, cosmetic look, or just to window shop and see if a particular new shade of lipstick caught your eye?
Hey ladies you are beautiful just the way you are:)
I've done this a few times and have gotten two very different results. The first time I went to the makeup counter and someone helped me and I ended up looking like a clown. I would never wear what they put on me and went to the bathroom to take it off immediately. Then on another occasion I decided to make an appointment. I would recommend this to everyone because they usually set aside a good hour especially for you and it allows them to take their time and really show you how to use the makeup. I asked questions and I loved how my makeup turned out. I definitely suggest taking the time to make that appointment and also don't feel obligated to buy everything they use. I usually buy one or two of my favorite products they used.
This is helpful information.
I am not a consultant, In my opinion, consultants only suggest colors and products but ultimately the decision is yours to know what you feel comfortable in. For example..if a consultant tells me that I look amazing in red orange lipstick, and I Dont feel "hot" in it, I am not going to purchase it. You also have an option of taking home samples of products before you buy it like at THE BEST COSMETIC STORE IN THE WORLD....SEPHORA!!!!!!!!!!! whoever has not been needs to go try everything on, I always find the consultants very nice and NEVER pushy. I guess that would be the wy I feel...Ladies if u ever feel like someone is being pushy...WALK AWAY!!!!!!They are just trying to rake in the$$$$$$$$$. Go to Sephora, You will love it there.
this is so helpful... I'm those woman who go and buy make up from the make up counters and never know what I'm supposed to do!!
Good Stuff. Try to seek beauty advice during off hours. You want the beauty consultant to have plenty of time to spend with you. When it's time for new products, I drive a bit further just to visit my favorite makeup counter. The consultants seem to be much more knowledgeable and I even take the time to step outside to see myself in the natural light every time. The lighting at the makeup counters change the real color of many beauty products.
Thanks for the how tos!
As a lover of all things makeup, I can understand the wanting to try new looks. The term makeover is creepy, but I love to change styles with different moods. Makeover suggests something is wrong with you to start. I like the comment about enhancing yourself. and I love the tips from Donato about how to spot the right consultant for you.
It is so helpful to get makeovers at makeup counters because i want to know how thingz look on me before i buy it, but sometimes the people who give the make overs put to much make up in one spot and they have me looking like i am going trick or treating
I hate going into department store makeup counters. I always feel pressured and rushed. I cant even browse comfortably w/out being stalked. So I rarely ever go there. Plus they are always trying to sell you everything you dont even need.
i have been to these department store make overs, i have very blue eyes and every time the lady there wants to put blue eye shadow and liner on me, it makes my eyes look like they have mold on them!!
i totally agree with this article. those girls at the makeup counter try to get you to buy alot of makeup. i just like to go there to see if anything catches my eye and maybe test out some new makeup. i do admit sometimes i end up buying excessive makeup that i dont need and in the end i jus end up not paying much attention to it as i should.
My best friend decided she would go get one of these makeovers. She came home looking like she went to "Bozo's school of makeup" Now she thinks she looks good and I don't have the heart to tell her she looks awful. When guys look at her, she thinks they like the way she looks; I'm the one that sees them laughing as they walk away. I would say only go if you feel comfortable going. She didn't and she trusted the person that made her believe that they knew what they were doing...
These tips are great, especially for those unfamiliar with department store beauty product processes.
Thanxz fOr the tip. It will help a lot. & im one of the women who love make-up but I don't go over the top with it.