I don’t even requirement to describe myself. I gotten makeup. Lots of it. Hudson’s Bay is Canada’s primary department store – we commonly just phone call it “The Bay”. Its American equivalent would be Macy’s. It brings all the core cosmetics brands normally discovered in department stores: Clinique, Clarins, Shiseido, Lancome, Estee Lauder… but, their flagship place in downtown Toronto likewise brings some brands that I’ve been wanting to try a lot more of, including Becca, Burberry as well as Vincent Longo:
These were bought over 3 separate visits; very first I checked out the Becca counter, which is found in a newer section of the store, called appeal Underground which is found on the lower level, the exact same level as the subway. Within this department, they bring a lot more of their “fringe” brands like Becca, Vincent Longo, as well as Anna Sui – there’s even a special screen with TonyMoly products! This publish will be a lot more about my experiences at the appeal counters rather than about the products – I pledge I’ll do a lot more in-depth evaluations about the products in the future.
From Becca, I bought:
• Shimmering Skin Perfector pressed in Opal
• Under Eye Brightening Corrector
• Ombre Rouge Eye Palette
The makeup artist (MUA) was amazing at Becca – she truly understood her stuff! She wasn’t pushy as well as just demonstrated a few products on my skin – she utilized their contour powder on me however I understood that I wouldn’t utilize it to validate a purchase. When she used the Shimmering Skin Perfector on my skin – I comprehended the hype! It’s exceptionally smooth as well as lovely on the skin. I’ve likewise been extremely curious about the Becca under eye corrector – it’s been well rated as well as examined on the internet so I had to provide it a go. as well as the eye combination – I didn’t truly NEED it however it felt so buttery as well as exactly how can I decline a collection of neutral matte eye shadows? (And thanks to Ingrid, who whispers to me about this combination day as well as night!)
The MUA was so generous with me, she provided me samples of their beach Tint (Watermelon as well as Fig), Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector, as well as Bronzing Skin Perfector. I would never get this type of treatment at the Becca counter in Sephora!
At Burberry I went a bit nuts, I got:
• nail polish in 200 Steel Grey
• Eye Colour wet as well as dry glow shadow in 002 Nude
• Quattuor total Eye combination in 07 Pink Taupe
• Light glow natural blush in 07 Earthy
• My Burberry Scented Illuminating deal with Powder in Gold glow No. 01
I had not indicated to get so much at the Burberry counter however all the quite packaging just drew me in! I was thrilled that I was lastly getting the nude eye shadow as well as the earthy blush (I nabbed the last ones – the MUA stated they were regularly out of stock on these shades).
Out of the 3 counters I visited, I was the most delighted with the makeup look this MUA did on me – her blending skills were excellent! She incorporated some shades from the Pink Taupe combination to do a total eye look so I felt compelled to get the combination as well – the khaki-tinged taupe (2nd shade down) is to die for! The Steel Grey polish is the prettiest greige with golden micro-shimmer… ahhh, *bites knuckles*
They still had the holiday collection as well as I was drawn to the powder highlight… as well as then of program the MUA had to apply it on my skin as well as it was like at very first swipe. compared to the Becca, this has a softer sheen as well as a lot more beige toned.
The MUA provided me a gwp even though it wasn’t advertised – I believe they had these left over from the holiday collection – so I received: a cosmetic pouch, tiny Kisses Lipstick in armed forces Red (how adorable is this thing?), Fresh glow fluid foundation sample, as well as a My Burberry perfume sample.
Vincent Longo:
• Water Canvas foundation in #4 Soft Amber
• Water Canvas travel Compact
I understood I wished to get only the Water Canvas foundation at the Vincent Longo counter. The MUA at Vincent Longo was well-meaning however she lacked finesse at her task – she was trying to up-sell me with the travel compact however she couldn’t even demonstrate how to put the refill into the compact, I lastly had to show her! She likewise didn’t prep my skin appropriately before applying the foundation onto my skin – it was truly dehydrated after having to eliminate my existing base makeup with a makeup wipe she supplied me. So the Water Canvas foundation used rather splotchy on my skin. If I hadn’t researched as well as checked out up on the product beforehand, it would have truly turned me off from getting it. however I understood that with appropriate prepping of the skin, the foundation must look smooth as well as flawless.
I likewise got an unadvertised gwp at the Vincent Longo counter (I don’t understand why they don’t promote their gwp? people would be enticed by them as well as be a lot more lured to shop!) which included a full size Dew Radiant blush in temple Peach, as well as a travel size of Velour pressed Powder. The MUA likewise produced a sample of their deal with primer for me to try.
I’m SO ecstatic to try all of these! I will do product evaluations when I’ve had a appropriate utilize of all of the items. All 3 brands mentioned are likewise offered on the internet at The Bay’s site (all links in this publish directs to their site). It’s been a while considering that I’ve checked out makeup counters – it was rather fun! Have you been to a appeal counter lately? What has been your experience (best / worst) with MUA doing your makeup?
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