We've all been there - walking away from a counter looking like a clown or feeling like we are bringing home a bunch of products we got talked into. I get a lot of questions from my clients regarding what to do at the Cosmetic Counters. You should always bring a list, either literally or in your mind.
HONESTY is the most important thing. Those girls/boys have heard it all and can see through you. If you sit down for a full consult make it known
ahead of time what products/technique you are looking for. Ex: "Can we do a full face of makeup? But I'm really looking to update my eyes." This sets the
expectation and also helps the makeup artist focus on what you need. When in doubt, do not feel bad about saying you need to "live with it" for a while before you make a choice. In fact, when I worked at the counter I encouraged this.
No one looks good under those lights and when you get in the mall or in your car - it
should get better looking. If not, you've had a bad makeup job. If you are feeling pressured at any point, you have chosen the wrong person. And did you know most of them take
tips? This can be nice if they spent a lot of time with you and you're unsure about the product. I recently sat down with my favorite counter gal -
Leighla Tayefeh, Laura Mercier Counter Manager at Nordstroms/Flatirons Mall. She is knowledgeable (unlike elsewhere in the mall that sells Mercier!!!), down to earth and not trying to sell you the moon. When in need - go see her and tell her Cynthia sent you. She can even pull items from other lines (with a
smile, not a sigh!) if you know what you need. What did she show me that I was most impressed with? This will save my gal pal Michelle a phone call today! On her never ending quest for perfection, Laura has reformulated her already fab
Lip Glace (gloss). It now has a yummy vanilla flavor and has zero tackiness. I LOVE these hues:
Bon Bon,
Rose and
Bellini (this is your color Shell and the name is totally fitting). If you know me, you know I'm not big on mineral makeup. However, the
Saphire color of her
Mineral Eye Powder is the most beautiful blue. Wear it over/next to your black or brown liner to make your eyes pop and smudge a bit on the bottom lashes - colored liner is a big trend this summer! As always, this link will take you right to them:
www.lauramercier.comJust look and then go see Leighla!!! UPDATE: Leighla is now at Laura Mercier - Cherry Creek Nordstrom's!!!