Makeup Shopping Beauty expert Marietta Carter-Narcisse visits a beauty supply store to show how the experts shop for makeup. Beauty supply stores are great places to shop for makeup because you'll receive personalized attention and you won't be rushed because the sales clerks aren't on commission. Plus, there are plenty of testers from which to choose. It's important to wear the proper color when choosing foundation because anything you do wear will almost certainly reflect on your face. A good solution is to take a white shirt with you or wear white when you shop.
Artificial lighting can also affect the appearance of makeup on the skin.
It's a good idea to take a mirror with you and check makeup outside in natural light. Try to purchase makeup between the hours of 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. so that there is plenty of sunlight. When choosing a foundation color, wait about five minutes after the application just to make sure that the foundation blends with your body chemistry and won't change colors while it's on you. If impulse buying gets the best of you, arrive at the store with an inventory list of the makeups you have and those that you need. Rub your makeup on labeled index cards so you can check colors without lugging a lot of makeup to the store with you.