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Make-Up Counters
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I'm fed up of trying to find a suitable foundation so was thiknking of going to one of the make-up counters in House of Fraser and getting some advice. I would be happy to buy a product if I felt it was worth it but don't want to be pushed into spending a fortune on a bit of foundation. Has anyone been to see one of these girls at the counters and was it worth the visit? Are they pushy with trying to sell you lots of expensive stuff?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Go up to the girl and ask whether you may have a sample of foundation; there is usually a selection available and after asking you several questions as to your requirements, they usually then colour match with several shades to get the correct one. I have never been refused a sample to try and the make up is usually put into a little pot. If you don't like that one, then go back for another or try a different manufacturer. All make up acts differently on types of skin so try and try again till you find the one you like and which suits your skin.
Sorry Jamesnan, I didn't see your answer there.
I hadn't thought about just getting some samples. I've tried loads of different foundations from the highstreet shops but I have a very odd skin type so think I need to look at slightly more professional products.
I think confidence is the answer Prudie, and I distinctly lack it. Maybe I'll have a quick Vodka before I go in so I can in a very nice way demand they give me as many samples as I can fit into my giant handbag. :o)
I hadn't thought about just getting some samples. I've tried loads of different foundations from the highstreet shops but I have a very odd skin type so think I need to look at slightly more professional products.
I think confidence is the answer Prudie, and I distinctly lack it. Maybe I'll have a quick Vodka before I go in so I can in a very nice way demand they give me as many samples as I can fit into my giant handbag. :o)
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best for oily skins-try clinique, and mac, which out of all the designer brands are the cheapest at £19 for foundation (mac) and slighty above for clinique, also try estee lauder. Lancome also do a good matt foundation, but make sure you try on several different colours in natural day light, and clean your face before trying it out as trying foundation over foundation gives an untrue result.
Wear a primer under foundation-the primer doesbt have to be premuim brand. 17 from boots has an offer for their new primer-ive bought it and its great.
its always worth paying extra for premuim foundations-this is your face we are talking about and dont cut corners with your skin. They generally last a long time and look great on.
If you have oily skin you still need to moisturise, try vichy normaderm (£11 in boots) the range by avene, (avail in boots)-and remember oily ski is generally also sensitive so these products are good,
Wear a primer under foundation-the primer doesbt have to be premuim brand. 17 from boots has an offer for their new primer-ive bought it and its great.
its always worth paying extra for premuim foundations-this is your face we are talking about and dont cut corners with your skin. They generally last a long time and look great on.
If you have oily skin you still need to moisturise, try vichy normaderm (£11 in boots) the range by avene, (avail in boots)-and remember oily ski is generally also sensitive so these products are good,