Shop Like a Pro At Beauty Counters

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 3^rd or 4^th 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!!!