Anyone had a 'makeover' at Bobbi Brown counter? Do you have to book or just turn up?

[Jemster]

I'm in desperate need of a new look and need some expert advice. I've heard good things about Bobbi Brown make up as I'm kind of after a natural look.
It's my 40th bday soon & DH said to treat myself to some new make up.
I'm very worried about wasting money though as I have in the past.

Has anyone had their make up done at a Bobbi Brown counter & did you feel that you had to buy there & then? Is it worth spending a bit more money but have fewer products?
i just want a nice natural look that lasts on my face longer than 2 hours and makes me look less knackered!

Bobby brown is amazing. I think if you just wanted a new foundation or something then you can just turn up, but if you want a total makeover then you prob need to make an appt. I didn't feel any pressure to buy there and then x

book. they have a range of ones they offer - eg eyes, or foundation. I just go for 'update'

this time of year is peak for bridal things, so booking is good

Thanks Allie out of interest which of their products did you buy?

I have their BB cream which I really didn't need but bought last week and love, concealer and corrector, eyeliner, eyeshadow and a blusher. I didn't buy any of them as part of a makeover but now wish I had, but did buy them after trying out a crap load of other ones but realising I love them more so even if you do end up buying stuff there it wouldn't be a terrible investment! If you're worried you might buy everything and regret it then just say to yourself you'll only buy a max of 2 things there and then, tell the sales assistant you've only got the budget for 2 that day and ask her and decide which are the most vital for you.

Thanks Betty that's a good idea. I've heard the corrector & concealer are very good. This is my worst area, under my eyes, really dark shadows & I've bought & tried so many concealers. I just want one that works & makes me look less tired but without looking like I'm caked in make up. I wonder if I'm looking for the impossible sometimes.

they try and flog you twenty thousadn things as concealers. Just go and get the clarins one
things i rate are blusher ( buy the brush on ebay), the gel pencil eyeliner - literally stays on from 7am to 7pm and the lovely lipstick

Dermablend are good for concealer

I get the long lasting cream eyeshadows, gel eyeliner, blusher and have a shimmer brick which I take on holiday as it can be used on eyes, cheeks, highlights, etc

but the gel eyeliner pencil is the dogs bollocks

anyone know if there's a charge for the booked makeover?

none

are you going to Southampton JL?

I don't know yet Badger I haven't got as far yet as deciding when or where to go, but Southampton is an option

I do like bobbi brown but when I went looking for a new foundation, I exited the store looking like I'd gone into acute liver failure. You know you're in trouble when the consultant says "I'm using bronzer to blend the foundation into yor neck" . To be fair, most of their foundations are yellow toned and I'm more pink toned. Their shimmer brick is brill though.

If you do let me know. Have rec there

I would book I really like there things but I am pale and no one else could make a good match I have pretty much everything an really rate it the tinted mouisturiser lasts all day with a light coverage the long wear last all day and night no top ups needed and a heavier coverage. It can take awhile for a make over so make sure your not in a rush especially if you want explanations of how to use individual products

Southampton Bobbi Brown in JL was a nightmare. All I wanted was a concealer. They demonstrated a couple of products and then refused to sell me just the one I wanted without buying the other. Needless to say I left with nothing and haven't bought a thing from them since! Sorry about that. I realise that was the last thing you wanted to hear OP. I still love their product though.

How do I know which skin tone I am?

Hi Jemster I bought the skin foundation stick and I love it. I buff it in with a real techniques brush for a lighter finish. Because I made a purchase I got a free makeover appointment for another day, I think it's usually about £20?
I've since got the corrector and concealer but find them too thick.