What's the best beauty counter/shop in London for a makeup lesson (preferably free!)?

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Tried a few years ago, in the run up to my wedding - Bobbi Brown was pretty good, guy at Fenwicks not brilliant, bit pushy about getting me to buy loads of expensive skincare, can't remember what the other one was ...

Time for an update I think, I'm stuck in a bit of a rut ... Anyone tried MAC? Anywhere else?

I think you have to pay for MAC but they give you the money back off products...

That'd do - I imagine MAC'd be gooe. Have you tried them Ceolas? Or elsewhere?

good not gooe

Clarins are great.

Is it free Sherlock?

I haven't but my sister has.

Good results Ceolas?

was told by a make up artist to try mac as they are the only ones properly trained.

What about Space NK, or one of the counters at Harvey Nicks?

Yes I didn't see her myself but she was pleased

This was in Glasgow though.

I love Bobbi Brown! They're great - very natural, take their time etc.

mac is good but quick I didnt have to pay though

MAC better than Bobbi Brown IMHO, although I liked the colour products at BB, the foundations weren't as good as at MAC, you also get great application advice from MAC.

hth

Very helpful everyone, think I'll try MAC as I've been following the Bobbi Brown tips for about 8 years now!

You don't have to pay at MAC, not unless you book in for a tutorial
Just sidle up to those terrifying girls and ask for help/say what you're after... the one who did me (Selfridges) gave me maybe 15/20 mins, really good advice