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?
I love to have a make over! The experience is so refreshing and I learn of new products. also, knew make-up treads. After the make over I will walk around the mall. And I will ask people I know. who work in the mall what they think of the new me.
I like the tips in this article. I just recently bought an expensive product from a makeup counter and was mislead. The saleswoman was more worried about making the sale than answering my questions honestly. The product ended up breaking me out. In the future i am going to make sure all my questions are answered before i walk away.
I never thought about Step 4 (See one, do one). It seems like such an obvious concept! That really is a great tip and one I will definitely use in the future. :)
I try to stay away from department store cosmetic counters, they are pushing very pricey cosmetics. With a little research on your own on how to take care of skin, you can avoid this high priced hype and use your own common sense about your skin and make very good decisions for how you want to take care of it. Fortunately, you can get great results without spending hundreds of dollars. Make good food choices and keep well hydrated to get the optimum benefits of beautiful skin naturally. The colors are just the icing on the cake!
Never let anyone talk you into something you don't feel comfortable with. If a salesman is TO PUSHY, I leave. I also sold makeup and helped to find colors to match skin tones and brighten the face with out trashing it. Nothing worse than looking trashy after a makeover. Go with your gut!
Very helpful---much better approach than trying to guess what product might work and then sending hubby in to buy so I'm not tempted to purchase the whole "package".
I have had this happen a couple of times and that was enough!I now take control as you suggested and tell the sales person that "I'm going to walk around and shop for a while and see if I like it".That gives me the breathing space and time to make a decision.Sometimes I even ask for samples and say I'm going to go home and try it.Anything to step out of the situation!
This is very helpful, Thank you!!
Great information.... Thanks
Thanks for the helpful information...I can definitely use it!
I usually send someone else to the make up counter to buy what I want. I just get tired of pushy sales people. However, my sister didn't wear make up at all and went to Merle Norman. She came out looking 10 years younger and she knew everything she needed to know about how to apply the products she bought.
Great advice! I have had bad experiences in the past where I don't think the advisor is really listening to what I'm looking for. Then I feel pressured to say I like what they've done and purchase the product. Next time I will definitely ask questions before starting and ask to "see one - do one" (Love that idea!!)
Great tips, I do feel that I do buy make-up I won't know what to do with it once I get home, also i sometimes feel pressured into buying at least some of the makeup that they used on me.
Wonderful idea--women can get locked into one look--and be afraid of change--or even uninspired...I know of a few women who are younger than me--look years older than me--and its fixable stuff--like changing their wardrobe--or updating their make-up to suit older skin...important to find good people who are talented and will help you break out of the box:)
WHEN I GO TO A HIGH END DEPARTMENT STORE I ASK FOR A SAMPLE OF THE PRODUCT.NEVER FEEL ASHAMED,IT HELPS DECIDE IF THE PRODUCT WORKS OR NOT AND ALSO SAVES MY DRAWER SPACE IF THE PRODUCT DOESNT MEET MY EXPCTATIONS.AND OF COURSE MY WALLET...