I haven’t used any in a really long time. Before, I occasionally did it when MAC had a special event for an upcoming collection but only a handful of times!
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Yes! Only at MAC, though. I love having my face done.
When I was much younger, I did a few makeovers at beauty counters. Wasn’t too impressed –because of bad store lighting, they usually gave me the wrong foundation/powder and/or piled on the makeup in an effort to sell more. I couldn’t wait to run home and wash everything off! And I always felt obligated to buy at least one thing out of guilt. Now, I’m too much of a germ phobe to do makeovers; those store testers are SO gross, and I’m not sure the SA always sanitizes them properly.
Decades ago my sister and I went for a makeover at one of the chains. Not sure which one but I want to say Merle Norman. It was AWFUL; we came out practically orange. Our husbands were even more horrified than we were. **shudder** That completely soured me on store makeovers, not to mention the sanitation concerns now.
LMAO, oh I totally believe you!! Been there myself. I have yellow undertones, and back then, foundations were almost always pink or orange, and when you start with orange foundation (and pile on even more due to bad store lighting), on top of toners, creams, primers, bronzer, powder, etc, you just get more and more….orange! And don’t forget the bold eye shadows (this was also in the late’80s/early 90s), the bold blushes, and even bolder lipsticks, more is more……Not only did I look orange, I was probably wearing enough makeup for 3 people ! I ran home, straight into the bathroom, praying that I wouldn’t run into my mom, and threw the door shut, so I could scrub everything off ASAP
I always notice the disinfectant spray they use on everything and the disposable brushes for mascara lipsticks and such.
You’re so right about the cleanliness Katherine! Our own makeup builds bacteria quickly, testers & brushes that are touched by hundreds of people-disgusting, no matter how much sterilization. Also, it’s usually sales people that are doing makeup, not a real mua. Mac used to hire pros, now they only care about how much money they can make. Probably the same w/other companies too.
I believed, that due to small purchasing public, in Greece, ( small population along with financial difficulties ) this problem only exists in my country.
It’s everywhere Amalia. Companies have to make money, unfortunately artistry & customer service are no longer as important. Part of the problem might’ve been so many people trying to get things for free. An artists time & skill should be paid for. If it’s just for products purchased or to try on, or because we’re a VIBROUGE, a sales person is fine.
Sure. Usually when being first introduced to a beauty line, so have had makeovers at my local Bobbi Brown counter from time to time (and even treated my mother-in-law to one). My sister and I had makeovers at a Charlotte Tilbury counter when it was new to me.
More often, it’s booking time with a MUA. I do this when I want to see how products might look on me or how best to apply, or I have a special need that I’d like to discuss, so usually around a seasonal launch, at a special event, or a consultation. Twice a year, my local Boston Store offers a 20% off pre-order discount at their beauty counters in conjunction with donations to Goodwill and I will book time at counters where I want to try items from a collection (I’m looking at you, Chanel) or see what’s new/try a new product. They’re great opportunities to develop relationships. My MUA at Bobbi Brown often suggests shades that take me out of my comfort zone or shade combinations that won’t accentuate periodic redness in my cheeks. I always walk away looking beautiful and brightened, and enthusiastic to explore more of what a brand has to offer.
Nope!
I have not used any in store makeup services in many years, like maybe 25 years! Back in the 70’s and 80’s you could just walk up to the makeup counter and express interest in seeing how a product would look and you were given a complete makeup application with a lot of encouragement to purchase the products used. That was my introduction to Chanel makeup and I ended up purchasing the entire collection. That was a pretty pay off for a short amount of work for that counter lady. I was also introduced to Clarin skin care by walking up to the counter and asking for a good cleanser to use on my acne prone skin. I was led to a reclining chair and the Clarin representative used an entire system on my face. Again I purchased everything she recommended. She called me after a week of use, a month of use and then every three months until I moved out of the area. I think I have at least 5 or 6 other brands that I was introduced to the same way. How times have changed. Now when I walk into Sephora, Ulta, Nordstroms, Sax, etc and more than 3 sales assistants ask me if they can help me, I walk out. If I am looking for something specific great but if I am just browsing and I have communicated that then I just don’t want to be bothered. I know this is my issue and not something to get upset about but overly aggressive sales associates really upset me. I know that they need to approach you but I just don’t have the patience for it anymore.
I feel the same – I get really upset, too. I want to swatch in peace and I’ll ask if I have questions but don’t talk to me or follow me around or start making suggestions or keep asking me questions.
Wow I would be happy if someone around this town at Ulta asked me if I needed any help. It’s rare at most any chain. I understand where ur coming from too. It’s just different when u get the total opposite and Ulta ppl r checking themselves in the mirrors more than helping anyone. Then they don’t know if u ask. I have been to Merle Norman here because I was getting my hair cut at the time shared a space. I did get some makeup and had makeover. I don’t really think she knew that much. But I did. Also had one in Mac store in Houston and they were Great. But that was 10 yrs ago for Mac and 2 for MN.
Not yet! But I want to plan one anytime soon.
After reading all these bad experiences, I might reconsider it! Ha!
Before having my second baby I used to go to Marionnaud to have s makeover whenever there was a launch, because I liked to try the products and you usually get a lot of information on new stuff too. Last time was over one year ago, I went with my baby and she screamed during the whole thing! Just unbearable. I’ll go again when she’s 18 ???
Once, literally decades ago, and it was, uhm, unsuccessful. SA felt silver would be a great color for me given my blue eyes, and photos of that evening’s event show me looking rather alien. I had the instincts then to realize maybe this was not so good, and didn’t carry on the look. Didn’t turn me off from an in-store makeover though; I don’t get around to it now because it feels odd to be worked on in such a personal space in a public setting.
I did once, before my daughter’s wedding because I was curious to see what they’d come up with. I had a makeover done at Sephora and the results were really nice. The MA used Stila’s In the Light palette (which I already owned, so that was nice) and did put more layers of stuff on my face that I usually wear but still, I didn’t look like a burlesque star! When I got home, though, my husband thought my eyes looked a bit overdone (I think she used a black shadow from some other line and it was a bit intense on the outer corners). It wasn’t a look I ended up wearing, though. I have VIBRouge status so could go in for more makeup lessons or makeovers but I never have.
I scheduled an evening look about 15 years ago MAC counter in Toronto for a special occasion, brought the dress with for inspiration. Fortunately I was savvy enough to leave just enough time for a total hose down once I got home. Epic fail. Embarrassed to be seen in public and even flag down a bloody taxi. I take the responsibility. I wore very little makeup at this point in my life and I wanted something more dramatic than I was accustomed. I got it…and then some…
A few in the 90s, when I liked the borghese artist. Only one notable one…early 80s at Bendel’s in Chestnut Hill by Jane Ford, one of the twins who founded Benefit. She played it safe and did midrange colors, while I tend to like bolds, darks, and nudes, but very little in the middle. At least she didn’t do pink coral!
Sure I have. But it’s always been spur of the moment & just a touch up or focusing on one area like the eyes or cheeks or lips. I’ve never had a full face makeover for a special event as I’ve always noticed others do. These quick touch ups have always been unsatisfactory & I have never really been happy with the results as I feel the makeup artist are always in such a rush to sell you the product so they can move on to the next person.
I would love to get one & feel the satisfaction but I know it needs some planning & obviously it’s not free. Some day I will.
Yes – I recently had a mini makeover at the Chanel counter prior to purchasing the new Candeur et Experience quad.
Yes, ages ago, I let a Chanel counter SA redo my entire face in Nordstrom’s. Bad decision. She put me in the latest, greatest, yada, yada. In store, I couldn’t tell too much about what she had done due to their low lighting. I walked out of the store feeling so ‘pretty’, right up until I saw myself in a mirror in the mall’s natural light. I was orange — I mean really, really orange!!! And, dark! I’m fair with pink undertones! Talk about a severe face-and-neck-don’t-match problem! I literally ran to my car and could hardly wait to get home and wash my face. I honestly don’t think I’ve accepted an offer in store to give me a makeover ever since. It was a lesson not be intimidated and trust myself more — even at a HE counter like Chanel — because although I was only a fledgling novice, I had done a better job than that!
P.S. And, don’t get me started with the pro-MUA who put me in royal blue eyeshadow from lashes to eyebrows! Those were the days of my luck at department store counters! Funny now, but then? Not so much.
I burst out laughing reading this.. LOL.. the orange part. Been there too many times.
I have a VIB Rouge membership at Sephora and sometimes I fantasize about making them put me in full drag makeup. Something tells me it wouldn’t go over very well and I’d hate (or love, kekeke) to put them through that!
Never. Those dirty brushes being used on tons of people grosses me out.
I did a mini makeover at Sephora and my MUA was very nice and did a dramatic smoky eye with a black base that I did not think would look good on me, but he put NARS mandchourie 1 over it and the resulting color was beautiful. I still try to replicate it sometimes, I like that I now think to use black bases to transform shadows I wouldn’t think of because of what he did that day.
I don’t so much make use of their makeup services as abuse their complimentary try-ons. To try out a foundation for example or to try on a lipstick. Things that are free and that the people at the counter are happy to do. However I’ll just move from counter to counter slowly getting all my makeup done. I don’t do it so much now but I used to do it all the time a few years back until I started feeling bad about it. So I still do it but not very often.
I love having my makeup done- it relaxes me so much! Well, so long as the person applying it does a good job. If not I carry wipes with me to remove the disaster! It definitely happens. ?
I did at Chanel two years ago.
I’ve had great experiences at Sephora with their $50 minimum purchase makeover–I like to just show the MUS a picture of what I’m wearing and let them go from there. The artists have fun and I usually end up with something I wouldn’t have thought of, whether new techniques or an interesting color pairing.
I’ve mostly had terrible experiences at Clinique counters (sales associates were either terribly rude or incompetent), but one lovely SA did a great job teaching me how to do makeup for my bridal photos. (So of course I bought a ton of stuff from her!)
Only “mini” makeovers! Like a blush demo, or an altered technique for application. At MAC, this has always, except once, gone very well. At Sephora…. sometimes good, sometimes has left me scratching my head wondering WTH. Like when the SA got a bit over enthusiastic when using Nars Raquel, and gave me a CRAZILY overdrawn upper lip! LoL!
Yep. My local Ulta gets guest makeup artists in from time to time from various beauty brands. I have had a makeover from a Smashbox artist (once) and an Urban Decay artist (twice). I have also had the makeup counter experience a few times (long time ago, can’t remember which brands) and I have sat for a MAC makeover in their store once (that one was actually the worst). I enjoy having someone else do my makeup just to see what they come up with. The Smashbox artist did the most amazing makeup on me that I have ever had on my face. I have tried many times to recreate the look (it’s the only time I have ever bought literally every product he used on me), but it never seems to come out as good ?
ONCE from a Dior Make-up Artist. She convinced me to use Mascara. I did not use Mascara before but now I use it every day and cannot Imagine to stop using Mascara.
I never have.
No, I don’t like sitting in a department store or specialty retailer with no make up on or mid make up, for all of the town to see. I’m too self conscious and I don’t have the patience to listen to the USP’s and features and benefits of everything being put on my face. I’m pretty informed, and with this blog, I’m usually sold on the products, I just need someone to ring them up for me. I think in the US, they have nicer, closed store events for certain product lines in major markets, that I would be ok with, but not during normal retail hours.
Yes. Sometimes I try something at MAC. Also Mecca cosmetic boutique here in Australia have a rewards programme where every 4 months you get a free make over. It is so much fun. You don’t have to buy and samples are freely given. I love trying new products and enjoy the how friendly the girls are. If anyone comes to Australia I suggest you visit any of the Mecca stores. It feels like paradise!!??
Long, long time ago when the Macys at Wilshire Blvd. (near LACMA) still existed. It was my very first time and my mom treated me to the Clinique beauty routine. I was 15! I’m not sure if I remember well if it was Clinique artist also that left me with a horrible orange base and I’m pale/cool toned. Couldn’t wait to get home and rinse it off. Second time it went better at a Lancôme demo she did my eyes really nice and adviced if the eyeliner is too visible is not good which I liked very much the tip since I like to use makeup gently again being pale can add a big punch or I’ll look like a clown. She also did a beautiful job on the lips! Last time and I haven’t been back ever since in the Fox Hills Mall I think it was Estée Lauder these older women Armenian or Iraqi looking insisted on doing my eyes. Oh! So nasty, heavy totally wrong look and I decided to walk away and not purchase a thing. I hated the entire treatment from the bullying lady and lack of knowledge and very heavy handed. So as I walked away one of her friends even older started screaming hey! I’m suppose to buy something. Well, not if they do a terrible job! I felt the urge to call their manager but I’m cool headed so just smiled back and let them keep their stinky jobs never been back to that mall for another makeup ever. Yuck! Lol! It was a nasty experience. Traumatized for life!
I’ve been to Bobbi Brown, Becca, MAC makeover events. Also spontaneous one-product demo’s on myself at Estee Lauder, Clinique, and Prescriptives.
When left to their own devices, without requests from myself, MUA’s tend to go too deep with foundation colors. They’re also taught to test colors at the jawline, and when that’s done I always end up with a color that’s too deep. Foundations are best tested on me at the hairline, and that usually produces a good result,
though sometimes it’s actually still too deep (especially if the product oxidizes!). The lighting in stores can be crazy and deceptive. To her credit, one Bobbi Brown rep insisted I got outside and handed me a mirror to go check out in natural light a foundation color she had just applied to my face.
I have a terrible time with most mascaras and their application, eyeliners and their application, and powders.
Hardly any mascaras do anything for my lashes, but do irritate my eyes. And I’ve blinked at the wrong time and got a corneal abrasion when a MUA was trying to apply mascara — I really don’t think they were careless, it’s just that it’s hard for someone else to do some aspects of your makeup without some risk of messing it up or even minor injury. My lashes are stubbornly straight, I hate using eyelash curlers as I find them somewhat painful, they produce an artificial angle, and the upward effect as seen from the front won’t last long anyway, so I just let them be straight and let them look long from a side view, rather than focusing on getting a “doll eye” look from the front (a look I find better suited to teens anyway). Eyeliners are very hard to apply on me due to downturned eyes, some loss of fine motor control, and nearly all eyeliners irritate my eyes. (I’ve also never found any liner for waterline or tightline that doesn’t irritate my eyes — red eyes are not pretty!) Powder to set makeup is not necessary on me nor welcome, as I want a dewy look and find my foundations last quite well enough without powder. So I really don’t use any of the above except a L’Oréal Voluminous Carbon Black mascara for special occasions — all of which are a disappointment to MUAs who want to do a conventional full face of makeup to show me the line and increase sales. Maybe they feel the finished result would reflect badly on them artistically as MUAs if they didn’t use all these products?
The current bohemian and beachy trends work well for me since I can do moisturizer, a foundation or tinted moisturizer, concealer, tinted brow gel to cover white hairs, a wash of 1 or 2 eyeshadows Way Bandy style, a swipe of bronzer and a pop of blush (or better yet a bronzer that doubles as blush such as the concentric circle powder type or baked swirl type, a flattering lipstick, maybe a lip liner (give me a Nars stick liner every time), sometimes a lip gloss, and I’m ready in 5-10 minutes.
Yes, at Sephora. I’m a VIB Rouge this year and honestly the best benefit I’ve gotten out of it are the free, no-purchase-needed makeovers. I’ve probably booked a makeover every six weeks or so this year. I should probably say that I live about 3 blocks from my Sephora store, without a car I’d never take advantage of it if I lived further. Mostly makeovers for events, but I’ve also made makeover appointments to learn techniques — I recently made an appointment to learn how to put false lashes on (it’s so much easier to learn from a real person who knows her stuff than a YouTube video).
The girls I’ve had makeovers with are all amazing, I usually show them or describe what I’ll be wearing and let them do whatever they like — they’re definitely artists. I get the feeling that makeovers are the favorite part of their job. They’re all so good at making folks feel beautiful — it’s such a mental mood booster. Usually they end up spending a lot more time and care than the 45 minute booking. They’re quite meticulous wiping everything down, tools and makeup, so I’ve never worried about that.
Matter of fact, I don’t use store makeup services, when I want to try something I do it on the back of my hand so I can feel the texture and test the color. I think these services have too much germs because I don’t see them changing brushes or lipsticks or whatever.
Many many years ago at Lord & Taylor it was with Lancome. Makeovers could be nice if you have someone who knows what they are doing but you are usually expected to make a purchase. I had one with Clarins once it was a mini facial really just someone trying to sell me all their products which I did not purchase. The woman actually got an attitude because I did not want to make a purchase. She kept pushing me to have her apply all these skin products on me so I finally obliged but I had no intentions on buying any Clarins products. I usually don’t anymore because when certain makeup brands that I actually use are offering makeovers it is usually when I don’t need to replenish anything and I would feel funny not making a purchase.
Never again. I tried some of them when I was younger usually after wanting to make a purchase and the sales person wanted to do me up, but like a few others, I usually ended up with clownish colors like powder blue eyeshadow with red cheeks and red lips. Not a chance now if I’m approached.
No. I do not trust the sanitary practices of people. Not all are trained the same, I don’t know if their little pouches have been washed that those brushes sit in… Not sure if their hands were properly washed (i wash my three times each time i wash them ) so i know ppl are not as anal as I. Even when trying on a lipstick.. I sanitize it completely before scraping off some to use 🙁 my life
Not in decades. I think the last one I did was in Nordstrom at a Nars event, moons ago.
A couple of times in the past but I’ve since realized I do a much better job on myself. I know what I like and I know the shape and contours of my face. Plus I like to browse and swatch in peace and draw my own conclusions by checking shades in daylight rather than store light.
Last time, 3/2016, I had a makeover at Sephora I walked out looking like a drag queen! But a year ago for my wedding my makeup was perfection and everything I wanted.
It has been quite awhile since I got a makeover. I like to do this occasionally, because I usually pickup something new to try. Just one simple idea can make your makeup look great. A number of years ago Bloomingdales had an Elizabeth Arden makeup class. Everyone was given a kit and the instructor showed us how to use each item. Then we applied the product ourselves. It was fun…we had someone show us, help us and we did our own application. The best way to learn.
I have, 3 times I think (maybe more! I can’t remember, lol!). The first time was at a Benefit counter at Frasers in the early 00’s, the MUA gave me a natural look as I was in my early 20s. I was very happy and purchased all the products used, Dr feelgood, benetint and I can’t remember what else. The 2nd time was at a MAC counter at Harvey Nick’s for a wedding 4 years ago. I had very bad acne caused by hormonal contraception and was very self-conscious about it. I had originally gone to the wedding wearing my own, more subtle makeup but I was so intimidated by the people at the wedding reception on our table that I ran out crying. (They basically blanked us, that’s never happened to me at a wedding before). My boyfriend comforted me and took me for a hot chocolate at HN. Then he took me for a makeover at the MAC counter and paid for the makeup. We went back and we spoke to nicer people there and I was much happier and more confident. The makeup was Studio Fix foundation, Shadowy Lady and Scene eyeshadows and Pinch O’Peach blusher (love!). That foundation is heavy but it did the job and once my skin cleared up I switched back to lighter foundations.
3rd time was again at the MAC counter about 2 years ago but it didn’t go so well, initially I liked it and bought everything. But I broke out a few hours later and had to take off everything. I did take back the makeup I had bought and they accepted it and refunded me as it was still sealed.
As an addendum, that boyfriend is now my fiancé and we have a 2 year old daughter ❤!
I have a few times, years and years ago, with good result at the Dior counter, a really good MUA did a very good job with colours that were perfect. another time, and I can’t remember the brand, awful, I wore sunglasses, and bought a hat to disguise myself. I got a good makup at MAC once.
I think the best, though was when I asked for help with falsies, on my way home to get dressed for a party, that way I didn’t have to ruin my makeup getting the falsies on upside down or some other disasterous way. They stayed put all evening and sat perfectly right at my lashline.
several times over many years. most times i haven’t liked the result. once i ran to the car and rubbed my whole face with a kleenex until it was raw. i’ve had exactly TWO good experiences, and yes, one was MAC. the other was laura mercier in macy’s. but the bad experiences weren’t the fault of the products. the muas were not muas, they were salespeople who didn’t listen to what i like. i have no use for customer service associates who do not listen to the customer.
I did when I was just learning about makeup, but I always fealt pressured to buy something so I started getting advice from friends. Years later I started dating a man who was divorced with a young daughter and his ex wife used to wear eyeliner on the inside of her bottom eye when it was so out of style. His daughter started to grow up and little by little started wearing makeup and one visit she started wearing her eyeliner like her mother. I didn’t know how to tell her how out of style it was without insulting her mother so I told her we were shopping. I took her to a Bobbie Brown counter for a makeover. Thankfully they told her how bad it was and thought her at the time the right way…..this way I didn’t look like the bad guy!!!!
Love auto correction…not!!! I meant to say they taught her how to apply eyeliner the correct way at the time…..today I feel like there really aren’t any rules like there used to be….
That was very kind of you. My mother took me to Shiseido to learn when I was old enough for a similar reason – to learn the right way early on. She never did, or does, wear makeup, so she knew she wasn’t the right one to teach me. You managed to help her learn and not bash her mother. Awesome.
I had a true makeover done by a Chanel makeup artist years ago. Was out shopping with my mom and sister and did it on spur of the moment. It was fun and he did a great job but the look wasn’t something I felt comfortable with. If the opportunity presents, I’ll try it again someday.
Twice got a makeover at MAC. The results were nice both times, BUT! both times I ended up with a skin rush (after the first time I blamed in on my new moisturizer). Considering my skin is not sensitive at all (although thin and dry) and tolerates pretty much everything I do to it, it was a big deal to me. I blame their brush sanitizers, since there was no products I had not tried before as testers or through owning them.
Only a couple of times. I don’t like most, because of the pressure to buy. Sephora’s is the only place I don’t feel that pressure, but the last time I had it done, the foundation color match was awful. I also don’t live very close to the stores. I won’t travel just for that.
yeah had it once at MAC and twice at Bobbi Brown . I had a positive experience on both occasions the make-up artists were very good and listened to what I requested ended up buying at least one product each time. At MAC i requested a day time appropriate blue makeup because always been a bit afraid of the colour and at bobby brown i had more natural looks : a pinkish-nude day time one for a wedding , and another more natural “no-make-up” make-up look 🙂 . Can’t complain although i’ve seen worse on others so maybe i was lucky. I don’t have these makeovers too often though 1/2 a years
I feel awful reading some of these! I use MUA/counter makeovers all the time to learn new techniques or to try something that’s different from what I normally do. However, I try to work with the same MUAs each time – they know me and my preferences, they’ve matched me to foundation before and they know I buy regularly enough that if I don’t buy anything or a lot on one occasion, I’ll be back to buy something from them soon – even via email, so you have a relationship. You do need to pay attention to how they clean brushes and products and be ready to walk away. I’ve gone for these events with friends who don’t do this type of thing often, and tell them to ask in advance what the expectation is for service and to say flat out if you’re looking to try something different, but not necessarily to buy. This lessens the pressure for you and just stick to what you want instead of buying something you don’t want or returning a bunch of stuff later. It works well for me when exploring new lines and artists, but you shouldn’t feel obligated to buy on the spot. Tell them you want to wear it for awhile to see how it sits on your skin or to see it in natural light; have them write down what they use and if you decide to buy, go back to that artist specifically. They’ll appreciate knowing what you’re there for and for getting the sale even if an hour or day later. Also, don’t be afraid to tell them no to a particular color – you definitely won’t buy if you know you hate where they’re headed. I’d also be cautious of MUAs who don’t show you how they’re applying things – part of the experience is to learn how to do what they’re creating on you. How else are you going to recreate a look if you don’t see how it’s done?
Sorry – not meant to be a lecture by any means. I did some of the same things when I was younger, but learned to be more vocal and to build relationships with certain people and lines, so I don’t feel guilty at all about getting an hour makeover with the national MUA and only buying a single product or two. I think we could all benefit from being more assertive – you work hard for your money and shouldn’t feel pressured into spending it on things you really don’t want. Rant over.
I have used those services occasionally. Seem to do better on my own, or with suggestions that come with the cosmetic I buy.
Yup. The first one I ever got was at Sephora and it wasn’t worth it at all–my MUA was silent and didn’t really answer any of my questions. The next one was free at Nordstrom at the Charlotte Tilbury counter and it was so worth it. My MUA totally addressed my skin concerns and acne scars. Wore it for hours after to go to a fancy dinner!
I had one done somewhere years ago-don’t remember where- that was bad and on top of that, I felt very pressured to purchase. It really turned me off. Didn’t do another until last summer when I stumbled upon a UD event at Ulta with open seats when I went in to do my birthday self treat shopping. I asked for a nighttime edgy concert look with color and was very happy. I bought nearly everything used and have been pleased with my purchases. I’ve repurchased a few items as well. Unfortunately, it was SO HOT that I was sweating buckets out to the car so my makeover melted off and I didn’t get to enjoy that look for very long. Whenever I ask at Sephora for a mini, they don’t have availability. I may plan ahead and book an appointment for the VIB freebie in the near future though just for fun.
Yes, just this past week, as a matter of fact, at a Giorgio Armani counter in Houston’s Neiman Marcus at the Gallaria. It was a pure delight, I must say. First of all, they had new lights, which looked like studio lights. Secondly, my MUA was a degreed makeup artist who studied in Europe. He was positively excellent. We tested five foundation colors before settling on the best match, and from then on it was smooth sailing and a delightful experience. I am so happy with what I purchased, and will probably do it again if the lighting is right.
Hi Christine & Temptalia,
Yes, I have. It was 4 time’s so far in my life between the ages of 19 to 44. And I must say my last! I don’t know if the people they have know what they are doing! One said that I had warm skin tones and another said that I had cool skin tones. And to make matters even more frustrating, they DON’T listen to what kind of coverage you like or need. They just do whatever they want. You tend to leave there looking like an umpalumpa! By THAT point you just want to leave, get out of there as fast as you can to go home and wash your face! The biggest issue I have with THEM IS Communication! It’s quite annoying when someone doesn’t listen to what YOU like, or YOUR Needs! Plus they seem more interested in fixing Their Own Face n Make-up. They rush you and your face just to get you to buy the wrong product and they can get back to goofing off. I RATHER just buy what I think looks good and if it doesn’t, then I will just return it until I get the right one.. instead of a song and dance from some very clueless people. Lol. I have learned that the hard way! Save yourself the grief and loss of time. Do the online research with product knowledge, color’s ect. You’re better off without the hassle and aggravation!
I have had a few. None were as good as the first! Lol. I was 17 or 18 and it was at Merle Norman. I did look so pretty, my friend even said so. 53 now…so obviously that was major for me. The e/s was the best; pale peach on lid, medium gray in crease with a sienna outer V. Had a MAC makeover in my 30s that made me mad as I could have done better myself. Dior a few years ago was an expensive mistake. I would like to try Charlette Tilbury soon.
I had my face done at a Clinique counter in Bloomingdales once… AWFUL! I’d never seen anything so bad, it was blue eyeshadow on the inner and outer corners, pink (sickly pink) in the middle, both all the way up to my eyebrows, and liner well above my lashline. I was friendly but practically ran to Sephora to wipe it off. Another time I got it done at Sephora I really enjoyed it! Tweaked a couple things when I got home but it was super interesting to see someone else’s take on technique on my face when I’m so used to doing the same thing. They did my brows and face makeup really differently than I usually do and I thought it looked great.