For all of you loyal followers of the BeautyScoop Blog, I am
the “Meet the Staff” member who couldn’t admit to being a product junkie,
though I do have a makeup buying addiction. The detail I left out of that already
too complicated answer is that I don’t actually WEAR the makeup I buy. It’s
strange, I know.
I love makeup. I love the pretty packaging, the gorgeous,
saturated colors, the eye-catching effect makeup has when worn well or boldly.
I loved watching my grandmother “put on her face” and the subsequent confidence
the already strong, passionate, independent woman gained. Makeup is a tool, a
weapon, and I’m a fan of anything that assists us in getting through any given
day!
All of that being said, I traipsed into the beauty world
nine months ago barely applying mascara, let alone eyeliner, on the daily.
Okay, that’s an exaggeration. I definitely don’t wear mascara daily. Eye makeup
is to be worn on those special occasions when I actually want to make an
impression, to stand out, to look nice. You know, dates! Or interviews! Or in
moments when I need that extra bit of confidence. Unfortunately, for my new
career path, this doesn’t cut it.
My manager is a complete sweetheart and started gently, at
first. “Brienz, why don’t you buy this lipstick and let me know what you think
of it!” Or “Hey, Miss B, that new eye shadow that just came in would look
fantastic on you – put it on!” My reluctance made her take a more firm approach.
“Okay, ladies! New rule at BSD! Every Friday is Lipstick
Friday! Every Friday you MUST come into work wearing a fabulous shade of
lipstick! I will be watching…!”
Well, goodness.
I may not be competitive where my looks are concerned, but
my review matters to me, and that was
(hilariously) the implication. More importantly, if my inability to wear makeup
was changing company policy, maybe it was time to step up a bit. So it began, first
with Pur
Minerals Lip Gloss Sticks (my favorite shade is Berry Pretty). Those are a
light and easy cross between a gloss and chapstick – some color, yes, but
subtle enough to not make me run screaming from my mirror, but also buildable
and easy to apply. I can look like I’m wearing more color when my manager comes
to check on me, and I can throw it on without looking when I hear her heels in
the hallway. Next I ventured on to Glominerals
Lip Stick in Rose Petal…and started getting compliments from my lovely and
stylish coworkers. Being forced to apply lipstick suddenly didn’t seem like the
worst thing in the world!
Finally, the moment of truth arrived. GloMinerals dropped a
new product, a beautiful new product, a popular new product, a product that
reflected runway trends the world over. Matte Lips. While our GloMinerals rep
was introducing the product to us, I stepped out of the office to answer a
call. When I returned, my fate was sealed. We had been asked to choose samples.
My manager had chosen mine. GloMinerals
Suede Matte Stick in Pinup was coming. For me.
I waited nervously for the following Friday, ducking into
the office first thing in the morning, taking our staff mirror in hand and
applying the, ahem, bright product to
my bare lips. This wasn’t just red. This was screaming red. Flame-wreathed red.
Terrifyingly bold and intimidating red. I was…oddly elated. True, despite its
application ease, my lips weren’t even. But my teeth looked whiter. My face
looked intentional. I looked like an adult.
My manager strutted in not long after and stopped, shocked.
“You look fantastic!!!” She exclaimed. “You look more mature,” an affronted
sounding warehouse manager mentioned.
“Wow – I guess you’re serious today!” My boss let slip.
I looked awesome. And felt awesome. Now maybe I can work on
using a lip liner to actually get my lips even and perfect! I think GloMinerals
has one that looks pretty easy to apply…
They’ve created a monster!
If you have tips or a similar story of your breakout into
the world of beauty, let us know! We love hearing your stories and thoughts in
the comments section below! ;)
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