Fast forward to a few weeks ago, we did a trial for the wedding day ($90). She was over an hour late, making me feel rushed for my hair trial and not leaving much time to correct anything. I gave her some feedback on what I wanted done differently and she delivered pretty well. By the time she was finished I had to rush to my hair appointment so I didn’t look as closely as I would have liked to. (I also think I was so pleased because the engagement makeup was so bad and this was a vast improvement.)
After my hair trial I took some photos and started looking at my makeup more and noticed the foundation was already coming off within 2 hours . This is one of my biggest issues. She used Wet N Wild foundation ($5). I don’t know how to tell her that one of the reasons I wanted to use a makeup artist was to use high quality makeup that I wouldn’t normally purchase. I’m paying $120 for day of makeup and I was hoping for higher quality products that at least stay.
She asked me the next day how everything went and I told her the foundation didn’t stay well. ( I was stupid and told her I wore a mask to the hair trial, which she immediately used as the reasoning why it didn’t last).
I’m at a complete loss for what to do. I don’t want to insult her as a friend or professional but I feel like I’m paying good money for a service and getting mediocre products. ( I also realize that I’m also paying for her expertise, not just products so I get that but am still very bothered by it). I’ve been researching good foundations but at the same time don’t feel like I should be paying $120 for makeup and then have to buy my own expensive makeup as well. I can be picky about makeup and didn’t want the stress of worrying about doing my own and having to select the right products, but I’m now feeling like I don’t trust my friend/ makeup artist to get good products. Anyone have any advice? Am I being too critical? If you’ve read this far, thank you so much! (1st photo is engagement shoot next 2 are wedding trial)
