Beekman -what were they thinking?

Allthingsgirly67 · ‎03-09-2010

So today on HSN they were demonstrating the tinted face lotion. They had three models dark, medium, and light. The one who was the lightest applied the tinted face lotion that was very clearly way too light and the wrong undertone. I was shocked and then when the camera pulled in close up she had visibly grey roots, even her hair didn’t seem tendered to. The other two women looked fine in their shades and I believe the lightest one mixed two shades. It really seemed like a moment to cut away from her and correct her makeup. It was way off compared to her neck and body, in color and tone-she looked ghostly. I have no idea they thought that was a good look on anyone, let alone thinking that someone would actually buy it.

ellaphant · ‎12-13-2010

Shocking! Grey roots showing and the wrong color of foundation?!

MG Chris · ‎09-10-2020

Oy, these boards used to be fun. Now, it is someone always finding something so to complain about. I looked in the mirror today and guess what? I saw roots. I guess I need to stay home from work until I can get them touched up. My stylist is always booked a month out so I guess I can plan on staying home for the next month.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

These models HSN uses for makeup, hair and skin are real women, they are not hired for being beautiful, young and perfect.

Allthingsgirly67 · ‎03-09-2010

They are there to promote a product to gather sales. They are supposed to represent why you should buy their product. If you went to a dermatologist with bad skin or a dentist with bad teeth would you want to use them. I’m not talking about a slight difference it was very very noticeable. It was so bad I thought I was seeing something wrong and did a double take. I work in a cosmetic department and there is a youngish girl with bad skin, serious dark shadows, and smells like cigarette smoke when she comes back from her break. She works for a skin care line. If you saw her I don’t think you would take advice from her and buy the products because customers are clearly going to come to the conclusion that the products aren’t working for her why should they buy it.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

What you said reminds me that years ago I went to a female dentist, her teeth were so unsightly, I never went back to her.

stevieb · ‎03-10-2010

@Allthingsgirly67 wrote:
They are there to promote a product to gather sales. They are supposed to represent why you should buy their product. If you went to a dermatologist with bad skin or a dentist with bad teeth would you want to use them. I’m not talking about a slight difference it was very very noticeable. It was so bad I thought I was seeing something wrong and did a double take. I work in a cosmetic department and there is a youngish girl with bad skin, serious dark shadows, and smells like cigarette smoke when she comes back from her break. She works for a skin care line. If you saw her I don’t think you would take advice from her and buy the products because customers are clearly going to come to the conclusion that the products aren’t working for her why should they buy it.

I didn't see the presentation, but I absolutely agree with you. Unfortunately. we now live in a time when apparently 'kindness' means never telling the emperor that he's buck naked. Never must be heard a discouraging word, apparently, but sorry, when you go on television, or otherwise interface with the public, and especially when selling a product, then it helps to present a positive and appealing image.

In my pantry with my cupcakes...

NeNe1010 · ‎03-26-2010

I purchased this. I don't know what I'm doing wrong but it goes on like paste & looks awful. I shake it before application. It's like a heavy makeup & I would have to rub & rub to anywhere near blend it in. I'll pass.

MG Chris · ‎09-10-2020

@NeNe1010 wrote:
I purchased this. I don't know what I'm doing wrong but it goes on like paste & looks awful. I shake it before application. It's like a heavy makeup & I would have to rub & rub to anywhere near blend it in. I'll pass.

I have it on auto delivery from a TSV a while ago. It was cheaper when I bought it. Anyway, I love it. I use it as my foundation and don't have any issues using it. I use a beauty blender to apply it.

Caaareful Shopper · ‎10-09-2012

They were doing a lot of hocus pocus with that SPF Tint in the show I saw. It was a bit dubious, to say the least.

The brand rep, Heather, was talking to one of the models. I was not paying attention to her hair at all; it didn't even dawn on me to care about her hair. Another model had on a terrible wig. So what? I was trying to get information about the tinted SPF.

By the way, that model Heather was talking to had a fair/medium complexion. The model said she would use three different shades. Medium for full face tint, Fair to act as a concealer under her eyes, and Rich to act as contour. Of course Heather applauded that and then put 4 different shades on her hand and said she could even mix all those shades and it would look great. It did not.

How desperate for sales can you be?

I've tried Beekman Primer SPF before and it was thick and indeed did leave a white caste. I returned it. I'm not trying their tinted SPF.