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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just wanted to make a quick comment on "counter girls" at makeup counters vs. the RF Lady MLM. When I first moved here, I worked for Estee Lauder at Hecht's. I had worked as a makeup artist through my college training, which was theater. In the five years that I worked for them (started f/t then switched to p/t when I got a job in my field), they paid for countless trainings on products and skincare and makeup techniques, they paid for my licensure as a makeup artist (this is back when DC and MD required that - they don't anymore except for permanent makeup/tattoo), they gave me around $900 of free products per year to make sure that I used and knew the products, and they had contests and incentives for superior sales and service - I won a handbag and airline tickets one year, and cash bonus when our store won counter of the year for sales. I also had the opportunity to advance from sales to counter trainer to counter manager, and when I moved on to my chosen field they still had me on part time to work promotions as a makeup artist. And all the while they paid a solid hourly wage plus commission, and I got health insurance and vacation benefits. And they never charged me for product, or to set up my "business". They were a great company to work for, and they stood behind their products.

I'm posting this because there was an earlier comment to the effect of "I probably know more than a MAC counter girl", and it really rubbed me the wrong way. A number of very famous makeup artists got their start at MAC counters, and MAC and EL train their staffers very well. A friend of mine was selling Mary Kay, and I was surprised when she had me apply all the products on my skin myself, as they are trained not to touch the person - to avoid licensing legality issues. So you invite people over for a "pampering party", and they end up putting their own facials and creams on because you don't have the training to do so or want to avoid the licensing in your state?

Go to your local Sephora or Ulta and talk with one of their line specialists (BeneFit, Anastasia, Lorac, etc.) I bet you they will know their products inside out, as well as show you how to apply them and new tips and tricks. Same for the big counters at Nordstroms or what have you. The R+F "I know these products because I use them" argument is the case for any over the counter company. And you walk up to the counter or makeup chair to start your purchase, vs. being pressured by a friend. [/quote]

I'm the "RF lady" and I am glad you posted this. I'm actually very impressed by this bc it's not been my experience in these stores, but it probably depends on the store itself. I appreciate this response though and I'm sorry I generalized.[/quote]

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