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?
This articles provide really great advice. My dilemma is always trying to identify if the individual at the beauty counter actually has any knowledge that would be helpful. It seems in my area that the beauty stores have individuals who seem to know less than I do. This is actually very scary. Last year I thought I would schedule a make-up consultation at one of these beauty counters in a high end department store prior to my work Christmas party. Boy did she make me look like a clown... Needless to say, I redid my make-up prior to my party. How do you best identify the beauty advisors that shouldn't be advising???
Thanks for the advice! I have left several high end makeup counters over the years only to get home and think okay, now how should I apply this and even why did I buy this?
Being a mom of 4, low income, never having anything decent to wear, a stay at home mom, no makeup to her name, old shoes, only one pair of shoes............. I'd just like to know what a makeover feels like even just for a day!
Good information, hate to feel like I HAVE to buy stuff
It is a great article
I used to be one of those girls who would spend too much money after having a makeover. Merle Norman was the place I went whenever I needed a pick me up. The owner of the boutique would work wonders as she showed me all the new colors for the season, and I was hooked. She said I had could wear so many colors. When I think back to how much I used to spend there, I can't believe I blew that much money. I wore a lot of it, but I bought so much that a lot of the makeup more than passed the expiration date for each item. It was so hard to throw all of it away because I knew I had spent and wasted so much on it. Now, when I go to any makeup counter I go with a plan. I know before I walk up what I am looking for and how much I am willing to spend. These are excellent for tips for people who are still trying to get to the place where they can stay in control.
What a great article....I wont be quit so intimidated.
thanks for the tips;im glad i read this article
I'm so glad I read this article. Very helpful. :-)
Enjoyed the article. Makeup counters are always so intimidating.
Great article. I have had my share of makeup counter remorse. I still go and seek out their advise but I go when there is something I really need. I try out several brands and when I find a product that I like I let them put it on me and then I go shopping around the mall and check out in different lighting and settings. This really helps take the pressure off the sale but I also can see if it really looks good on me and if I really like it. I do the same with perfume.
Thanks for a great article. I used to buy stuffs I don't need but now I have learned to buy only what I need and avoid beauty consultants whenever possible. Now I feel like I know what to do when they approach me.
"Wow", Thanks for the tips. It is all great advice.
very useful inforamtuion
Thank you for the wonderful tips! So much useful information!