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L'Oreal vs MAC ......Pick one only!!!
Angila wrote: This statement is so wrong. Apr 20 06 01:51 pm Link 41? Apr 20 06 01:52 pm Link I pretty much use anything that works. Mufe is my new favorite. I agree to some degree about Mac products not being used in most artists kits. But a good artist is judged by her skills, not the products in her kit. Apr 20 06 03:47 pm Link What ever works...works!!! I think the point here is that "so many" people think that true makeup artists use MAC and pretty much MAC only. Because it's the makeup of makeup artists. LOL. Which is NOT the case... it's a bunch of hype and b.s.  Apr 21 06 09:05 am Link You really need to read this board! http://p082.ezboard.com/fmakeupandrelat ⦠7896.topic I cant get it to direct link. Just copy and paste. It will also be interesting to all the MMrs that think MAC is "superior". Apr 21 06 11:49 pm Link Hey Roshar, think you may have been referring to this? http://p082.ezboard.com/fmakeupandrelat … 7896.topic Apr 21 06 11:58 pm Link I know this is not for photographers but I just thought I would chime in for a moment. I absolutely love to look of MAC makeup. I remember the first time I worked with a model who used MAC. She walked onto the set after having gotten dressed for the shoot and did her own makeup. I glanced over at her and I don`t know what it is about MAC, but I actuall was speechless for a moment and just stood there and looked as she walked to the spot she needed to be at. I for one always prefer MAC on models now. Apr 22 06 12:00 am Link MAC... but I may be biased since I get a very nice discount! Do whatever works, but in your situation, I would suggest MAC. Go for the $$$, 150/week with L'Oreal will put you in the poor house real quick unless you've got a bunch in the bank. Besides, do you really need that much time each and every week to build your book? A few carefully planned and selected shoots should get you all you need for awhile. Apr 22 06 12:15 am Link MakeupIsArt wrote: Thank you dear!! Apr 22 06 12:17 am Link I wonder how many times we have to post that link before people actually read it! Mary Apr 22 06 01:05 am Link MAC.. More diverse product. but at not only that, "if it doesn't make dollars, it doesn't make sense" Apr 22 06 01:10 am Link Roshar wrote: Apr 22 06 01:16 am Link Apr 23 06 07:33 pm Link Apr 23 06 07:33 pm Link Glamour Boulevard wrote: That has to do with the artist, NOT the product Apr 23 06 08:33 pm Link MAC... Apr 23 06 08:36 pm Link Jessica Steele wrote: Ivy Lam wrote: I have no idea what living in Ontario has to do with anything. My experience from working in Ontario is that summers are super busy and winters are completely dead and very hard to make it as a freelancer. If you can make $400 a week working part time and building a kit that is going to help you much more in the long run. My advice would be to get a great kit together and save up a decent amount of cash while building contacts, so you can make an easier transition to the freelance world. Getting a job outside of the field of business can be way more discouraging and atleast you will keep learning. Not having to relay on freelancing to pay all your bills will give you the freedom to be as creative as you want and do as many TFP shoots as you can to network. Good luck! Apr 23 06 08:52 pm Link MAC... without a doubt. Start working there, become a pro member... take as many classes/courses as you can and a lot of the time they give you portfolio pictures if you have a shoot from the class. Its affordable, its reliable and you get A LOT of freelance clientelle for weddings and proms or any special event. Use those for your port too... snap a shot of them before & after and add it to your book.... every little bit helps! Good luck sweetie!! Diana Apr 23 06 09:07 pm Link Diana Marie wrote: Sorry Diana- I was with the company for 6 years and I dont remember this. Apr 23 06 10:22 pm Link Roshar, EXACTLY!!! You hit it right on!!! I worked for them over 10 years ago, but my best friend started with them in 1990/91 until about 1997 or 98. So many things changed from 90 to 98 it's not even funny. They went from choosing true "artists" to "sales people". No goals to high goals, due to the EL take over of course. If you had gotten in on the ground floor in the early 90's, then yes you may have been able to evolve to a higher level...I do know one. But YES they completely own you. Their standards and "Quality of Artists and products" have gone down tremendously. It's really sad, but that's what happens when a corporation takes over. Sure if you want to do retail then go for MAC. But it could take many many many years to move up in the company, and even then that doesn't guarantee you anything. Then again...it has to do with your goals. I feel like I am repeating myself over and over, but if you want to be a "Makeup Artist" in the Film & or Print industry then you have to put in your due's and may have to starve some along the way. That is part of it! Apr 24 06 09:37 am Link Bobbi Brown!! Apr 24 06 09:40 am Link |
