If you are someone who wants to treat yourself with high
end beauty products or you are a makeup artist who wants to raise the bar of
your game and needs to incorporate some luxury items in your makeup kit but
never shopped at beauty counters before then this article is for you. It is
also for those who like me don’t trust online shopping for makeup items.
Going to the beauty counters can be scary. The
gorgeous makeup artists with flawless makeup, wearing white lab coats and
all the display of items can be intimidating for a first time buyer. Even sometime
an expert buyer gets completely clueless.
Believe me, I have been there. It feels like I have been
judged for my lack of knowledge about the brand or the salesperson thinks I
can’t afford makeup from that particular brand but wasting their time. And sometime
to avoid the embarrassment I made terrible purchases.
There are tons of articles about the beauty counters
salespersons and their tricks to lure you to buy more. Also there are videos
where customers have expressed their feelings about unprofessional behaviour of
beauty counter workers.
I can’t write a job description for counter workers but after
many failed attempts of purchasing and some successful perhaps, I believe as a
customers I am ready to pen down my thoughts and give some guidelines to avoid
any unfortunate situation. So, without further ado let’s jump straight to the
tips.
Tip # 1:
If you are newbie to makeup then before going to any
counter, I will suggest doing an online research about the brand, like what kind
of products are they offering? What is their best seller? What are their new
releases? etc, etc…
It will give you a general idea about the brand and will
also provide a clear picture what you really want to buy. You can use that
information as an ice breaker when you reach at the counter.
Tip # 2:
Always start with mid-range brands. I will support my
statement by saying that majority of their products, if not
exceptionally good, works fine in most cases. At the end of the day there is
little chance of you to regret your purchase. All these mid-range brands have
extensive lines of products for every choice and you will be able to find
something of ongoing trends.
Tip # 3:
If you make your mind to go for exclusively makeup
products shopping then STICK to the plan. Most representatives will try to push
skincare items in your basket. Skincare items can be expensive and not
necessarily if it worked for you in the store, it will work the same at home. If you are not ready to change your skincare
or are not in a mood of forking out the huge amount from your wallet then don’t
get tempted and don’t fall in the trap.
Tip # 4:
Never buy foundation on your first visit. If you are not
comfortable and want to grab an item and run, it shall never be a foundation.
90% purchasing of wrong foundation happens in confusion. Leave it for your 3rd
or 4th visit or once you are confident enough to talk to the salesperson
without being anxious or intimidated by them. Try to get a sample of foundation so you can be 100% sure before splurging.
Tip # 5:
Hefty price tag doesn't mean the product will perform
miracles. Some high end companies are charging you more for packaging than
actual product. Spend your hard earned money wisely.
I hope my tips help you in your next trip to beauty
counter. This is not the ultimate guide though. Hence if you have anything to
add, you are more than welcome to leave the tip in the comment section below.
Happy shopping!!!
To be honest it's the other way around at times. I've come across numerous representatives who don't know a thing about shade match and they end up suggesting the wrong foundation shades. I never trust counter ladies anymore. Great post. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteTrue Kiran.. That's why I said go for foundation shopping when you are comfortable enough to turn down salesperson recommendations. Some people can't do that and end up buying wrong match.
DeleteVery helpful post. I liked all the points you shared here esp tip#5 is really interesting. Yes, all high end brands are not necessarily good. Great post :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it. I am always very careful about this :)
Deletesigh have been sucked into buying a lot of stuff at counters. the sticking to a plan tip always works.
ReplyDeleteI was also really bad at this. But you will learn one day :)
Deletesigh have been sucked into buying a lot of stuff at counters. the sticking to a plan tip always works.
ReplyDeleteNice tips. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for liking :)
DeleteAhh, we all know the Sephora girls that advise you to get a darker foundation to "look tanned" (aka the carrot skin tone)
ReplyDeleteMika | www.la-french-connection.com
LOL... Yes I can imagine that :)
DeleteSome wise tips, awesome post
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
DeleteThis was a great topic. As a newbie there were mistakes I made but now salesgirls don't really bother me because they realize that I know what I am talking about. I urge everyone to shop with a buddy especially for foundation -Sadaf
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tips! :D
ReplyDeleteThey are helpful and remind me to shop carefully :)
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tip 1 and 4 is something i always do! researching definitely helps a lot and helps me familiarise the brand and products
ReplyDeleteGreat tips! Many people will find these helpful since shopping from counter is indeed nerve-wrecking!
ReplyDeleteNice tips. Sales person actually can turn your good shopping mood into bad. I usually go late night to my makeup store and at that time mostly sales girls are gone and i can look around things easily :)
ReplyDeleteSales girls are so nasty. I'm always leaving the counter because of their nosy attitude. Why do you keep testers if you can't let the person test and judge. Nice tips! :) x
ReplyDeleteMomina Haseeb @ ๑ Divine Smudge ๑
These are some great tips that I also do too! Great tips! =)
ReplyDeleteI will write down the tips and try to practice it one by one :)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing this! I know it'll come in handy for me soon...
ReplyDeleteOne thing that annoys me about some sales assistants is that they think they're pro makeup artists when it's obvious they aren't. Just because they know about a product, doesn't mean they know how to apply it properly.
ReplyDeleteyes i agree with you.
ReplyDeleteas long as that product is worth it to buy, no matter how expensive that product i will purchase it :p
i totally believe in tip 1 , research on reviews def a must!
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Thank you so much, I can relate to many, Now I am not an impulse buyer anymore lolz
ReplyDeleteVery helpful!! I always do my research before buying any luxury brands, plus I try to get samples as well to see if it does not react or break out my skin. As for foundation, I always love trying it out at the store, getting some samples, use the samples a few times before I decide to grab them.
ReplyDeleteHelpful and interesting tips. I am not a makeup person though, I am much of a skincare hoarder. I prefer having good skin for makeup always comes second.
ReplyDeleteSome really useful tips! Wish I had read this post when I first bought makeup :)
ReplyDeleteagh! couldn't agree more ! I myself can relate to your each and every point.
ReplyDeleteIm not a makeup newbie anymore but I'm sure this post of yours gonna help so many.
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Those are indeed some handy tips for buying beauty products. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeletexoxo - GIG Love - Chai
This is a very helpful topic and yes some beauty counter persons are really rude. But you're tips are really helpful.
ReplyDeleteChaste & Beautiful
These are excellent tips!
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