so chums, i have moved to england!
still cant believe it is happening and quite honestly i am so terrified! I start university in october so i have until then to find a job and start a whole new life. As exciting as that sounds, having to start fresh at 18 is hard.
All of my friends in Australia have been part of my life for at least three years, and now i have to come and be the best of friends with people i hardly know!
Sorry its not going to be a long post today my beautiful friends, jet lag calls.
Fun Review coming soon!
love, Rach x
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
Monday, 1 July 2013
COUNTER SHOPPING!
Good Morning my dear chums!
As i said in my very first post, i love blogs such as Louises' sprinkleofglitter. So (story time) the other night i was scrolling through her blog and vlogs on youtube and found one video in particular extremely interesting. It was all about how to shop at make-up counters in department stores or stand alone stores. Now being a consultant at one of these very counters i never realised how nerve-racking it must be for some people to come up and explain what they want without really know the products.
So I am going to go through how to approach beauty counters and come away happy and satisfied :)
Step 1 - Before even thinking of going to a beauty counter, get on google and research different brands, (Clinique, MAC, Estee Lauder, Chanel, and all that jazz) this will give you a good idea of each brand and what their make-up focuses on. Read about different coverages of foundations and textures such as a cream, liquid or powder and decide which you think would suit your skin and lifestyle. If you get to the counter and don't know anything about foundations or coverages then it is harder for the consultant to help you as much as they would like to, so a little bit of background knowledge goes a long way.
Step 2 - Get to know your skin. Your skin type is extremely important as a consultant will want to match you to a foundation or skin care routine that is going to help your skin, so either adding moisture for dry skin and reducing oil for people with oilier skin. Saying i don't know or 'its just skin' (which i have had a few times) makes your consultant have to assume your skin is a certain way depending on what they can see on the day which could be wrong.
So I am going to go through how to approach beauty counters and come away happy and satisfied :)
Step 1 - Before even thinking of going to a beauty counter, get on google and research different brands, (Clinique, MAC, Estee Lauder, Chanel, and all that jazz) this will give you a good idea of each brand and what their make-up focuses on. Read about different coverages of foundations and textures such as a cream, liquid or powder and decide which you think would suit your skin and lifestyle. If you get to the counter and don't know anything about foundations or coverages then it is harder for the consultant to help you as much as they would like to, so a little bit of background knowledge goes a long way.
Step 2 - Get to know your skin. Your skin type is extremely important as a consultant will want to match you to a foundation or skin care routine that is going to help your skin, so either adding moisture for dry skin and reducing oil for people with oilier skin. Saying i don't know or 'its just skin' (which i have had a few times) makes your consultant have to assume your skin is a certain way depending on what they can see on the day which could be wrong.
Step 3- now it is time to head into your favourite department store and cosmetic houses feeling confident! The consultants at these cosmetic houses do not expect you to be make-up experts so don't try and tell yourself that's what you need to be. Simply walk in with a big smile and say
"Howdy, (or hello if you're not as weird as me) I am very interested in this product (insert product) can you please colour match me or find the right type of product for my skin, which is (insert skin describing words)" done! you have given them all the information they need, they may ask a few questions about coverage and if you want SPF but after all that fun research you will know exactly what the consultant is talking about and be able to give perfect answers.
Step 4 - Now this bit can get a tad tricky. A lot of consultants that shall match you will normally try and put the make-up all over and then add in extras, (powder, blush, bronze). This is where some people can become uncomfortable and feel they need all these extras. You don't.
You came to that counter looking for a foundation so you can either say to them no that's fine I don't need it over my entire face or go along with the consultant but letting them know you will only be purchasing the foundation/powder (or any product) today. Sometimes I even tell a little white lie, if they do go all out and use powders and blush, i will normally add that I have saved for the product i wanted in the first place, but if they could please write the others down so i can easily purchase them next time. HAHAH there wont be a next time. (wow i sound evil)
Step 5 - If you are unsure, don't buy, The best thing is to explain to them that you are unsure and if it would be possible to get a sample of the product, not a weeks worth just 2-3 days. If they are not forthcoming with samples, just say oh no problems i will just have to go away and think about it. To me that is a lost sale, so I shall always give a sample and 9/10 that customer returns to purchase. So remember, they are not the boss of you, its your face, your money and your life!
Well, that was a bit of a long one!
I guess the most important thing is to relax, its make-up. The consultants are well trained and the majority of the time are just really lovely people with a passion for beauty products just like you! So just start chatting and you may just learn a few tips and tricks.
love, Rach xx
"Howdy, (or hello if you're not as weird as me) I am very interested in this product (insert product) can you please colour match me or find the right type of product for my skin, which is (insert skin describing words)" done! you have given them all the information they need, they may ask a few questions about coverage and if you want SPF but after all that fun research you will know exactly what the consultant is talking about and be able to give perfect answers.
Step 4 - Now this bit can get a tad tricky. A lot of consultants that shall match you will normally try and put the make-up all over and then add in extras, (powder, blush, bronze). This is where some people can become uncomfortable and feel they need all these extras. You don't.
You came to that counter looking for a foundation so you can either say to them no that's fine I don't need it over my entire face or go along with the consultant but letting them know you will only be purchasing the foundation/powder (or any product) today. Sometimes I even tell a little white lie, if they do go all out and use powders and blush, i will normally add that I have saved for the product i wanted in the first place, but if they could please write the others down so i can easily purchase them next time. HAHAH there wont be a next time. (wow i sound evil)
Step 5 - If you are unsure, don't buy, The best thing is to explain to them that you are unsure and if it would be possible to get a sample of the product, not a weeks worth just 2-3 days. If they are not forthcoming with samples, just say oh no problems i will just have to go away and think about it. To me that is a lost sale, so I shall always give a sample and 9/10 that customer returns to purchase. So remember, they are not the boss of you, its your face, your money and your life!
Well, that was a bit of a long one!
I guess the most important thing is to relax, its make-up. The consultants are well trained and the majority of the time are just really lovely people with a passion for beauty products just like you! So just start chatting and you may just learn a few tips and tricks.
love, Rach xx
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