Getting makeup done at Sephora

[Anonymous]

I need makeup done for an event. When people say get it done at Sephora, do you make an appointment or just drop in? Do you pay for it? I don't really need to buy new makeup right now, but don't mind buying a couple of things if that's expected if it's not a paid service.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t get it done there. I’ve tried twice and it was beyond horrid in actual light.

[Anonymous]

You have to make an appointment because they are often booked if course there’s a price! There’s no such thing as free make up application anymore. This isn’t 1997!

[Anonymous]

https://www.sephora.com/happening/services/OLR-CD__fullfacemakeup_60min?storeId=0346&startDate=2023-10-16T12:00:00Z&name=Full%20Face&city=Washington&state=DC

Full face is $60

[Anonymous]

Get your hair done but do your own makeup unless you’re willing to hire someone who usually does weddings. Light makeup is much better than bad makeup.

[Anonymous]

I would go with a much smaller place that works with a freelancer or just a freelancer.

I like this one:
https://www.kcartistrymakeupartist.com/

[Anonymous]

Or Carl Ray for lessons
https://www.carlraymakeupartist.com/


But it is going to be more than $60!

[Anonymous]

I did a Sephora full face appointment in hopes of updating my products and techniques. I was disappointed. I'm not sure if the salespeople at Sephora really know more than the average consumer. I'd try one of these other services.

[Anonymous]

Do make-up counters like Clinique still do this? I feel like before pre-pandemic times they would do it for free with the expectation that you buy something. I think I even made an appointment once.

[Anonymous]

I would only it whith my own makeup. The open stuff at the store is full of some bad germs.

[Anonymous]

I did it for my engagement photos and received nothing but raving compliments from everyone. It's technically "free" if you buy the required $$ of products they used on your face. I think it was $50 when I did it.

[Anonymous]

I paid $60 for a full face application at Sephora and it was worth it though it does depend on the skill of the MUA. It's also a good practice to share inspiration pictures and be very clear about the look you want (natural, extra glam, light/heavy makeup, etc). If you're really concerned, just pay $30 for a focus area like your eyes always keeping in mind you'll need to guide the MUA towards your preferences.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do make-up counters like Clinique still do this? I feel like before pre-pandemic times they would do it for free with the expectation that you buy something. I think I even made an appointment once.

Nordstrom does free sessions, have never tried it: https://www.nordstrom.com/browse/beauty/services/in-store

[Anonymous]

Heaven knows what you will look like coming out of Sephora -- skills vary wildly. I had a good experience there, but I wasn't going out afterwards or anything. I booked online for an appt at the Tysons Sephora. YMMV.

When I did need makeup for an actual event I used the makeup artist at Salon Nordine at Mosaic. She did an incredible job and years later a friend still talks about how good I looked that night.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did it for my engagement photos and received nothing but raving compliments from everyone. It's technically "free" if you buy the required $$ of products they used on your face. I think it was $50 when I did it.

It used to be free with a required minimum purchase but now they charge a fee with no required purchase. Agree that the quality of the experience varies widely depending on the MUA.