tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post8887963032742375177..comments2023-09-21T04:56:01.437-04:00Comments on Best Things in Beauty: Lessons LearnedCharlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-19928261026717201892013-08-17T00:03:49.475-04:002013-08-17T00:03:49.475-04:00Hi CG, I'm back for another read-through of th...Hi CG, I'm back for another read-through of this fantastic post and the comments. Thank you for sharing what you've come to realize; perhaps we will get a part two someday? :) I am a member of a few beauty boards on facebook, and am now learning not to buy into the hype around products, especially limited edition items, for fear of being "left out" or missing out on the "Adam & Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389721717567655626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-30997775811173829972013-08-16T10:38:20.691-04:002013-08-16T10:38:20.691-04:00May I add a post request here? This thought was pr...May I add a post request here? This thought was prompted by Anonymous 6:57 where she wrote about bringing a small container to take a bit of the tester. <br />Would you mind writing a post about how to hygienically test at a counter? How do you test mascara or lipstick? Since I don't know how to do it, I generally wind up just buying one that looks good on the display, wasting a lot of $$ Sassanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-31767473163676339452013-08-16T01:10:10.078-04:002013-08-16T01:10:10.078-04:00Thank you Eileen for you response ! I am thinking ...Thank you Eileen for you response ! I am thinking of buying Tatcha cleansing oil and lip balm as well! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-30718250717429731952013-08-15T10:04:31.781-04:002013-08-15T10:04:31.781-04:00Spot on CG!!! I couldn't agree with you more. ...Spot on CG!!! I couldn't agree with you more. I've learned those lessons the hard way. I still have a couple of back ups (emotional attachment needs a tough cure :D). And may I add: <br /><br />1. Know your skin/personal preferences. Too often I got talked into things I ended up returning or never use. The foundation matching in the store is 99% fail. I found the best way to test JoanneP @ The Convenient Beautyhttp://theconvenientbeauty.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-38759905340944151452013-08-15T05:18:59.534-04:002013-08-15T05:18:59.534-04:00Angusgum, that's not-so-subtle code language f...Angusgum, that's not-so-subtle code language for "I didn't pay for this, it was free." I've always found the "consideration for review" to be pretentious. Companies send their products for review. Very seldom do products show up at the door, without prior conversation, for "consideration."<br /><br />I wish I could explain the thinking of 80 percent of &Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-61549935755983634202013-08-15T02:23:24.226-04:002013-08-15T02:23:24.226-04:00I think the best thing you can do for yourself bef...I think the best thing you can do for yourself before buying skincare is to educate yourself on ingredients. Sales associates are not your best source of information and in the end are just trying to persuade you to buy. The ingredient dictionary and reviews on paulaschoice.com are particularly helpful. There are no magic ingredients in a $500 jar of cream. The only magic will be the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-2607483346622917492013-08-15T01:23:09.957-04:002013-08-15T01:23:09.957-04:00A bit late in the game but excellent post, CG! Yes...A bit late in the game but excellent post, CG! Yes, I don't know why samples are so hard to come by, that's why I love Sephora and maintain a good relationship with my fave SA who always asks, "Do you want to try anything???" Most of the time I said no, because like you, I've got loads of samples galore that I've just donated (and will continue to donate -- believe it orClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18179420902933819052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-24014894534393050162013-08-15T01:12:59.541-04:002013-08-15T01:12:59.541-04:00I have noticed that some blogs have the disclaimer...I have noticed that some blogs have the disclaimer that the product was sent for their consideration indicating they did not purchase. While this is fine when a blog is based soley on these products and all receive glowing reviews, I simply stopped reading it, what a crockangusmum1https://www.blogger.com/profile/16322515334292995817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-47709661606000712832013-08-14T22:33:05.451-04:002013-08-14T22:33:05.451-04:00Hi Anonymous@7:36,
First off, I'm 69 and have...Hi Anonymous@7:36,<br /><br />First off, I'm 69 and have dry, sensitive skin with the occasional mild rosacea flareup. What works for me might be totally unsuitable for someone else with different skin concerns. Also, my skin care routine does fluctuate a bit depending on what my skin needs and the season of the year. Oh, and before I forget, I make absolutely no distinction between my Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591893495803781535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-70705421688122643932013-08-14T20:29:16.342-04:002013-08-14T20:29:16.342-04:00O...M...G, Anonymous. Thank you for sharing.
With...O...M...G, Anonymous. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />With an attitude like that, it's a wonder why Ulta is still in business. <br /><br />I think I know their motivation. Sometimes, brands, not the store, eat the returns.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-2083566345816038002013-08-14T19:36:44.948-04:002013-08-14T19:36:44.948-04:00Dear Eileen ! I love to read your comments! Could ...Dear Eileen ! I love to read your comments! Could you please share what skincare line or lines do you use? Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-69419294857456374182013-08-14T17:26:43.754-04:002013-08-14T17:26:43.754-04:00Some stores just won't give samples. When I wo...Some stores just won't give samples. When I worked at Ulta we were forbidden to make samples. They only had some fragrance ones around, nothing else. They wouldn't supply little containers either. We were told that they wanted sales and they didn't care if the product was returned. It made it difficult to work there.<br />A friend who's an MA has told me her high end store has Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-50319042549654105222013-08-14T00:11:02.891-04:002013-08-14T00:11:02.891-04:00This is an excellent post! I, too, have learned th...This is an excellent post! I, too, have learned these lessons esp. #1, #2, and #7. However, I'm too shy to do #3 (ask for samples)--I feel like I would be looked down upon if I ask for free samples. I personally feel that SAs should actively give samples to customers so that they would be hooked onto the products and come back to purchase them. I used to buy a lot of Chanel products from MacyPaigenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-38110071467900179732013-08-13T22:44:48.485-04:002013-08-13T22:44:48.485-04:00CG,
You really should entertain the idea of writin...CG,<br />You really should entertain the idea of writing a book. I know you work as well as maintain this blog but I think you have much valuable information to share, far more than just some swatches. <br /><br />I look forward to your posts with my morning coffee so please keep em' coming.cytaorminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939103340190301298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-38266305084766062852013-08-13T22:40:33.807-04:002013-08-13T22:40:33.807-04:00This is truly a fantastic post. I admit I get very...This is truly a fantastic post. I admit I get very tempted when I see GWPs coz they still arent very prevalant here in India. But these days I have tried to control my cravings coz I simply dont use much makeup daily. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640169805471799324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-30478306316040217272013-08-13T21:30:47.804-04:002013-08-13T21:30:47.804-04:00Excellent post CG! and AMEN!! to everything you&#...Excellent post CG! and AMEN!! to everything you've said!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-85054079175183970992013-08-13T20:57:21.584-04:002013-08-13T20:57:21.584-04:00Spot on! Wonderful column you posted today. Clean ...Spot on! Wonderful column you posted today. Clean an refreshing and very insightful. Very timely too. New collections are burgeoning. <br /><br /> I just came to a realization the other day. I don't really buy makeup anymore, I am collecting it. I barely wear what I have, but if the line puts out new, I must have it! Really? Why? I don't really know. When I wear my makeup, no one knows Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615142302347331252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-21195801792943433032013-08-13T20:29:45.178-04:002013-08-13T20:29:45.178-04:00Another great post. I will only add that I have l...Another great post. I will only add that I have learned the true meaning of customer service through my exchanges or returns, not the sales. It's easy for a store, brand and/or associate to sell an item or many items but try returning something and see how you're treated. The people and stores that don't make me feel guilty or cross examined as to the nature of why I'm Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-81382388163086127702013-08-13T20:12:18.596-04:002013-08-13T20:12:18.596-04:00Hi Anonymous,
Thanks! Propylene glycol isn't ...Hi Anonymous,<br /><br />Thanks! Propylene glycol isn't necessarily a bad ingredient. It's just a cheap moisturizer. You usually see it somewhere in the middle of ingredient lists when it is included. In the Khiel's product, it was first!<br /><br />Here is my post about it: http://bestthingsinbeauty.blogspot.com/2010/10/know-your-ingredients-propylene-glycol.html<br /><br />Also, Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-43362129511468916222013-08-13T20:06:49.092-04:002013-08-13T20:06:49.092-04:00Great advice! I agree all round. (Although I'v...Great advice! I agree all round. (Although I've read that propylene glycol is not a bad thing in skin care as it helps the active ingredients?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-44516397347638446622013-08-13T20:04:48.972-04:002013-08-13T20:04:48.972-04:00This is an awesome post!This is an awesome post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-52096056036289880662013-08-13T20:00:07.396-04:002013-08-13T20:00:07.396-04:00Hi Charlestongirl,
Amazing post! Navigating beaut...Hi Charlestongirl,<br /><br />Amazing post! Navigating beauty counters still is a tricky process, and often a trial and error one! I think the insight you've provided here is spot on, and hopefully will help many beauty enthusiasts out there! <br /><br />I'd have to agree with Lesson 3, the samples. They do seem to be hard to come by --- even at Sephora. To add to your point, it seems Doveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01139997912587561084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-43762072687622810412013-08-13T19:20:22.185-04:002013-08-13T19:20:22.185-04:00Awh, now you made me remember again my favorite be...Awh, now you made me remember again my favorite beauty consultant I miss so much even after 14 years of no-seeing! Dear Florence from Israel, from col-bo Yehuda first and from Ben Gurion later - I will always remember you warmly.. Here in the Netherlands there is serious lack of knowledge and love for the job among so called assistants, far less real enthusiasts. Sorry for whinning, it's justAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-2969013974634652232013-08-13T18:57:37.682-04:002013-08-13T18:57:37.682-04:00You are again, spot on Charleston Girl! We should ...You are again, spot on Charleston Girl! We should unite to rally the troops around these cosmetic companies for better ingredients, truthful disclosure on product packaging and advertising and let the consumer make the decision best fitted for their individual needs. Education is KEY to everything from skin care to color cosmetics and beyond. Sometimes I think these companies believe we are Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06038414190704031499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-15932078922771199642013-08-13T18:52:24.270-04:002013-08-13T18:52:24.270-04:00I agree with most of what you said but take issue ...I agree with most of what you said but take issue with the sample one. As a Promotional Artist with a few lines if I have samples they are for my guest to take. Yes I will sample something new personally, but if it comes down to you or me getting a sample I am giving it to my guest. Companies are stingy with samples that are pre made (was at a Market training today for a company who does not Tracey Kastenoreply@blogger.com