topic Re: Before & after make up models in Beauty

Before & after make up models

Luttie — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 23:48:05 GMT

When a make up item is on the TV either it is blush, eye make up, lipstick , eyeliner etc. I can't stand it when the before picture is a model without any makeup on and the after picture the model has a full makeup face and they only selling lipstick. Ridiculous.

They should hire to do the before and after with ordinary people, not just gorgeous models. I bet if they used ordinary woman, nobody would buy their overpriced makeup or would they?

Re: Before & after make up models

Kachina624 — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:00:37 GMT

@Luttie. I don5 think they'd sell much if they just showed a woman from the laundromat with only mascara.

They know what they're doing to sell a product.

Re: Before & after make up models

Icegoddess — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:35:59 GMT

They're selling hope. Nobody hopes to look like your average Jane.

Re: Before & after make up models

SharkE — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:41:37 GMT

Those IT products make a believer out of me.

Poor females with birth marks that take up their whole face on one side. That pretty blonde gal who looks perfect then takes off the foundation and she's all

red and splotchy.

Live presentations is what makes me grab the phone

Sure if you get a 18 yr old with baby perfect skin and something just makes them look prettier that don't mean a thing, but, people who look really bad I'm so happy knowing they can cover that up. Maybe they can't afford Dr. treatments, laser, etc.

Re: Before & after make up models

cjm61 — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 01:00:58 GMT

@Luttie I really don't find it ridiculous. More often than not they are selling lipstick then the next item might be the mascara then they move on to the blush, etc.

In my opinion, many of the models "before" pictures look like your average "ordinary" women. I think the make up turns them into "gorgeous models" as you state.

I believe the viewers are well aware that the models have a full face of makeup. I don't find it misleading. In addition, I wear a modest amount of makeup but I find the more expensive makeup is far superior to cheap drugstore brands. I've tried both and there is a definite difference. It's just a matter of preference and your budget.

Re: Before & after make up models

skatting44 — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 13:51:20 GMT

My beef is that the camera is not focused on the Rep who is supposed to be demonstrating the makeup application or using eyebrow stencils ect . There needs to be better coordination .

It seems the camera is most often on the Host. I don't want to see how the Host, mostly Shawn is applying products. QVC used to do a better job at this .

Example , Laura Geller was explaining how to use products in her gift sets but the camera is not staying on the models long enough or on Laura Geller or the lady with eye brow stencils . It's the same with Tarte ect .

Re: Before & after make up models

wagirl — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:01:02 GMT

No, that type of before and after is fine--I can actually see a difference--the ones I have issues with are the before/afters that display the supposed-- life altering, world shattering , remarkable change of lines and wrinkles or skin texture or brightness in ONLY 8 weeks---blah, blah, blah-- which I can rarely if ever see ----skincare products!!! All hype---

Re: Before & after make up models

bonnielu — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:16:42 GMT

Not a constant watcher anymore. I check in as I look for other programs. When I do see the cosmetic commercials I am a bit concerned. Before and after.... camera tricks are out there. And some of the hosts and or vendors may have had extensive cosmetic surgery or procedures. Should be a disclaimer for that one.

I did ask my dermothogist about all the products being offered in stores, on TV and on the Internet and he had a negative comment about them.

Re: Before & after make up models

shy bobcat — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:36:34 GMT

I think the before pics look like ordinary people.

Re: Before & after make up models

snipsnapsnur — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 15:50:46 GMT

Tarte may cover the blemishes but, for the life of me, I could never get it all off! As for the camera staying on the person demonstrating the products, I can't stand the camera operators. It always seems like they're on a delay and we never get to see what is being explained -- no matter what the product is.

Re: Before & after make up models

foxywoods — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:17:13 GMT

@snipsnapsnur I know right, those camera guys seem to be slow on the uptake. Also the models all nodding and agreeing with whatever the host and rep are saying about the make-up and skincare!! They do the same facial antics for every beauty presentation. The Tarte Marajuca lip plumper did nothing for my lips.

HSN has older models that look more like everyday women, with sagging and wrinkles. So who knows how much product they sell?? Dmitri's models are on the younger side.

I no longer fall for the hype. I was at a Chanel counter the other day. The Sales rep tried 3 foundations on me. None of the shades looked right and they were thick and cakey-looking. My skin looks better without foundation.

Re: Before & after make up models

SharkE — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:34:05 GMT

@snipsnapsnur wrote:
Tarte may cover the blemishes but, for the life of me, I could never get it all off! As for the camera staying on the person demonstrating the products, I can't stand the camera operators. It always seems like they're on a delay and we never get to see what is being explained -- no matter what the product is.

Amen to that those camera people ........might as well have Lassie handling the cameras. They never show the inside of a handbag. They rush the presentation then when they finally get around to unzipping the bag the camera person is out to coffee break. So, I sit there and say 'well, guess I don't know how many pockets it has', etc.

Plus quit loading up the bags with junk. I, for one, haven't carried an umbrella any time in my life. Plus, last thing I need in dry as a bone Tx. I won't be carrying a computer in mine either. Just show how it big the opening is , and the interior pockets.

Re: Before & after make up models

Allthingsgirly67 — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:34:20 GMT

I think the reasoning behind showing a particular item in addition to the others, is because we generally tend to wear our makeup with other items. So it shows a finished look. BTW, on some of the before and afters I see either a hot mess or not so attractive models.

Re: Before & after make up models

nyc1 — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:01:35 GMT

I would prefer to see make up demo on a face without make up. It doesn't have to be the entire face, but if you are selling eye shadow, have the model come out without shadow on and show how you apply it. Same with blush. They do demos on models with full faces of make up already on and then they just keep layering the same color over and over.

Some of the companies do take off foundations and then reapply. Very helpful. Some do it with lipsticks... maybe show a model with one lip color on, remove it and then put a different one on, so we see various shades on different skin tones.

Years ago they would have displays of the colors they were selling on the table, so you could see the entire palette and see the colors next to each other.

Re: Before & after make up models

San Antonio Gal — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:04:59 GMT

I don't think Shawn needs to demonstrate putting mascara over her falsh eyelashes. I don't understand why she does that.

Re: Before & after make up models

Judaline — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:26:18 GMT

@snipsnapsnur wrote:
Tarte may cover the blemishes but, for the life of me, I could never get it all off! As for the camera staying on the person demonstrating the products, I can't stand the camera operators. It always seems like they're on a delay and we never get to see what is being explained -- no matter what the product is.

So True!!!! You can bet on it that the camera guy is indeed a GUY. No clue as to what we might be interested in seeing and why we tuned in in the first place. QVC would know this if it was a female in charge of this show and it certainly should be.

Re: Before & after make up models

matty liz — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 17:31:47 GMT

icegoddess, I may not want to look like the average Jane but I do appreciate liking like the best me. I like me. OVC could do better for those of us who just want to present ourselves pretty