New MAC MA's - What have you learned?

[MsCuppyCakes]

So for those who are new MAC MA's, what have you learned in your classes, from other MA at your counter? Was there something you thought you were good/great/fantastic at but learned something new? Just curious as I see a lot of "excited" post about landing a job with MAC and taking classes.

 

[MAC_Whore]

Great idea for a thread!

 

[Katura]

I learn something new everyday that I'm at the counter! I've been there since May...and can't describe the amount of info. I've gathered!

The first things I learned at MAC:

Counter Trainer - "Katura, wha tdid you use as your highlight today?"
Me: - "uhm... what?"
CT - "You know, what shadow did use use under your brow as a highlight?"
Me: - "oh. Dazzlelight!" *beaming*
CT: - "Okay, never use that again. It's TOO shimmery"
Me: *drinking every word in* "Okay, please tell me more!"

I learned that ashimmery brow highlight looks unnatural and a tad too harsh.
"Too much bling on the brow!" - Don't
"Soft matte in nude color" - Do!

I'm currently perfecting my face charts and hope to be posting those up soon!

 

[MsCuppyCakes]

Wow, that's fantastic. Good for you.

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Originally Posted by Katura I learn something new everyday that I'm at the counter! I've been there since May...and can't describe the amount of info. I've gathered! The first things I learned at MAC: Counter Trainer - "Katura, wha tdid you use as your highlight today?" Me: - "uhm... what?" CT - "You know, what shadow did use use under your brow as a highlight?" Me: - "oh. Dazzlelight!" *beaming* CT: - "Okay, never use that again. It's TOO shimmery" Me: *drinking every word in* "Okay, please tell me more!" I learned that ashimmery brow highlight looks unnatural and a tad too harsh. "Too much bling on the brow!" - Don't "Soft matte in nude color" - Do! I'm currently perfecting my face charts and hope to be posting those up soon!

 

[Boasorte]

....this is a good thread idea...bump

 

[Sushi~Flower]

Dazzlight a no-no?? No Shimmer for a highlighter?
Dazzle light is one of my all time favs for a highlighter

As for a shimmery brow...I love Nylon or Light Ray.....it is a bit showy, I would not recommend it for a neutral look, but for evening or theatrical looks it works for me

 

[BEA2LS]

^^ I tend to agree, i also love shimmery brows.. but i also believe make-up does not have real rules

 

[rosasola1]

I hate when anyone puts the words "always" and "never" into a makeup rule.... it's one of my pet peeves!!! and I don't believe in it. My trainers at basic and at counter never say never or always... they know better. end of rant. haha

 

[La Dolce Diva]

One of the coolest things I've learned is that "light" is in now. When I started, I was using Studio Tech- my one and only MAC foundation. When I got suggestions from my co-workers, turned out I needed very little coverage. In the same boat, I thought that MAC was all about avant-garde, bold looks, whereas now that still goes, but people really want to see a real, "fresh" face. By doing a look that is a bit less colorful, and more natural, I have attracted a lot of customers and feel great, not having to pack on the color and products. Easy does it.

Now, don't get it twisted: I WILL be wearing ALL of the Style Black stuff...probably all together. Hahahahaha