Review - Beauty and Makeup's 7 Biggest Mistakes in Applying Foundation

Can't figure out why your foundation doesn't look flawless?  Maybe you are making on or more of the mistakes Beauty and Makeup mentioned in 7 biggest mistakes in applying foundation.

 
Here's what I have to say about each of the mistakes:



Mistake #1 - sometimes the closest shade still is not close enough.  If it doesn't match your skin tone, don't waste your time buying it (Dont Be A Victim - How to Choose the Right Shade of Foundation or Powder offers some useful tips).

Sadly, some sales reps are just trying to get the sale and your best interest is not always their priority (read my 3 part series ERROR - That Is Not The Correct Shade For This Client  to see what I mean).



Mistake #2 - it's the only skin you have, be as gentle as possible.

Mistake #3 - to apply my foundation and powder on mornings I always try to use the light coming through my window. When I  used the light from the lightbulb it always looked heavier when I checked the mirror at work.  I would then have to wipe off the excess because I don't like heavy makeup.

Mistake #4 - I'm not a part of the 'foundation on the neck' movement but wherever you decide to apply your make up blending is critical.


Mistake #5 -  try using concealer if you want to cover any defects.

Mistake #6 - your face should never look as though it is covered in something (read The Key to Applying Everyday Make-up).

Mistake #7 - don't you dare miss this important step (read One Important Thing You Must Do When You Prep Your Face).


Hopefully you've figured out what you were doing right and what you need to start doing.


"...because your make-up should always enhance." - Nakita Squires

Beauty Counter 'Horror' Story

Can somebody help me to understand this nonsense that happened recently at the beauty counter?

Let me set the scene:
Someone very dear to me wanted to purchase powder and I went with them to assist as needed. Her shade was out of stock and as I watched the situation unfold I became more and more puzzled.

Why would a sales rep attempt to sell a customer a darker shade of powder without testing it on them first?

Why didn't the sales rep offer the customer a mirror to see their face after the powder was applied?

Why didn't the sales rep invite the customer to go outside to view their makeup in natural light?

Why didn't the sales rep determine how much the customer was planning to spend before placing other products that they recommended on the counter for the customer to purchase?

Why was the sales rep upset when the customer decided not to purchase the powder because their face looked ashy?

Why was the sales rep upset when the customer decided not to purchase the recommended products which they never wanted in the first place?

Why did the sales rep storm off instead of recommending something from another brand?

I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for beauty sales reps to be more concerned with putting the customers' Best Face Forward (BFF), and not just making a sale.

Here are some other bad experiences:

ERROR - That Is Not The Correct Shade For This Client (Part 1)

Don't Be A Victim - Makeover Session Review

Don't Be A Victim - Bridal Make-up Gone Wrong

Don't Be A Victim - How to Choose the Right Shade of Foundation or Powder

Beauty Buyers Beware

"...because your make-up should always enhance." - Nakita Squires