Last weekend, Mom and I went to Origins to buy some make-up. I needed some new foundation and mascara. (LOVE their foundation and exfoliating creme, and certain other essentials) So I ask the lady about it, she pulls up my info on the computer, and goes to work finding product for me.But on this certain day, she's not interested in only finding the product I want, she's interested in selling me MORE.
I've worked retail before. I know how to sell. I've also been putting on make-up for half of my life. I know what I want, and if I don't then I'll ask you, and THEN you can sell me something.
She tells me she thinks I should go a shade darker with my foundation. I say, hmmm...ok let's try it.
LADY: How do you apply your foundation?
ME: (I act like I don't care about applying foundation because I can tell she's smelled meat and is after the kill) (shrug) Oh I just use a make-up sponge. I don't even wear foundation every day. (which is true)
LADY: Well! You should really use a Q-tip to first dab it to your face and then a foundation brush to even it out. Your foundation will last you longer that way. The make-up sponge soaks up too much foundation.
ME: Oh yeah, well I use a brush for my heavier foundation for the stage, but I just don't wear this Origins foundation enough to really care....
LADY: Well! Our brush that I'm using here is nicely-
ME: I have a brush.
LADY: Oh! You have one! Oh ok.
So she applies the darker foundation, which I liked, and then moves onto the mascara.
LADY: Now. You use the "Fringe Benefits" mascara? Because I'll tell ya, I'll really like the "Stay All Day" mascara. The "Fringe Benefits" is really a very light texture and-
ME: Yes that's actually why I like the "Fringe Benefits." My eyelashes are on the longer side and they have a tendency to stick together or go crazy if the mascara's too heavy.
LADY: Oh! Well have you tried our "Underwear for Lashes?" It really works well with the "Fringe Benefits" mascara.
ME: Yeah, I have and it makes my eyelashes stick together.
LADY: Would you like to try it again?
ME: (Big sigh) Sure.
I apply one eye with the "Underwear for Lashes" and one eye without.
ME: I can't really see a difference.
LADY: Hm. well. hm. no. i guess not.
ME: OK.
LADY: Now. Do you have break-outs?
ME: Uh. No not really. I mean sure a little. Every now and then.
LADY: Like at that time of the month?
ME: ......
LADY: What do you wash your face with?
ME: I use Proactive.
LADY: Hm. Because I'm thinking. You have nice skin. You may not need Proactive.
ME: Well maybe I have nice skin because I use Proactive.
LADY: .....
LADY: Oh. Because I was going to mention: We have a new line of organic skin care you might be interested in.
ME: Nope. NOOOOPE. No thanks! NO! NO! NO! NOOOOOOOO!
I wish. That last line was the "me" screaming inside of me.
Leave me alone, Origins. Leave me be. I'm happy. I'm content.
I don't need you.
So....uh...anyone tried that new organic line at Origins?
4 comments:
It's hard for me to represent my Lord in moments like that, because what I really want to say is...well, it involves an encouraging word to the annoying salesperson to take a little trip to a place that starts with an H and ends with double hockey sticks. Ugh.
Hmm, I will bet that the organic line at Origins doesn't bleach your eyebrows. ;)
I can't believe I remember that!
Right. Maybe the Origins organic line WOULDN'T BLEACH MY EYEBROWS! My thoughts exactly, TSB.
This made me laugh. When I used to tell people that I took antibiotics and used Retin-A for my acne, they would say, "But you don't have acne!" And I'd say, "Exactly...isn't that the point?!"
I love Origins...I especially love that "Peace of Mind" cream. So relaxing.
I can't stand it when salespeople bug me like that! That's exactly why I don't go with my husband when we buy a car. He loves to haggle with the guy, and it makes me nauseous. I want to buy what I want and get out of there. I'll gladly pay $1000 more for a car to not have to listen to a car salesman talk.
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