Induction Week- Second Task

For the second part of the orientation exercise we were asked to find different locations that may be of use to us throughout the next year. Once found, we were then required to take a ‘selfie’ outside the location.

The locations we had to go find and takes selfie's with were West quay shopping center:

The Mayflower Theatre:

Southampton City art Gallery:

We then had to go find a few makeup counters and have a look around them. The first counter was MAC; being probably one of my favourite makeup brands I found this very fun, the overall look and organisation of it is so clean and professional. I really like how everything is black so the products stand out more and make the colours pop. I think this brand is for the younger generation but could also cater for the more mature. The staff we spoke to were really friendly, we asked what their ‘hero’ product was, and to no shock it was ‘ruby woo’ lipstick.

Ruby woo lipstick

Secondly we went to Bobbi Brown, this being very different from MAC. Bobbi Brown has a very classy and mature feel about it, the products are for simple and natural looks, and you wouldn’t find a bright green eye shadow here.

We then went to Laura Mercier, we felt that this brand may be for an older generation, the counter in general didn’t really catch out attention and we nearly walked straight past it. The staff were really friendly though and we found out their ‘hero’ products were their Foundation Primer, Tinted Moisturizer and Concealer in secret camouflage.  

Next we went to Benefit, this counter definitely catches your attention, having a doll house feel it almost feel like you’ve walked into a quant boutique. The overall look of the counter is fun and girly, very inviting, although the staff we spoke to didn’t seem as friendly. Benefits bestselling project didn’t surprise me at all, being a huge fan of it myself their ‘They’re Real’ Mascara took the top spot.

 

Lastly we went to Smashbox, located in boots. I have never really tried anything from Smashbox but after visiting the counter I hope to purchase many of their products! Their best selling product is their Photo Finish primer and the staff were kind enough to give us samples of it to try out, I was not disappointed. We found out some interesting information when were there that Smashbox actually invented the first primer ever in 1996. This counter also felt like it was for a younger generation but also had a professional feel to it.