work makeup

It depends on your workplace and the age of those you deal with. In retail you can wear most styles but if you go heavy on the eyes, go easy on the lips and vice versa but don`t go too smokey for work.

It`s what you call smart O.H & S (occupational health & safety)…some people have no idea when it comes to the health and safety of others…especially when it comes to food preparation and service.

after watching ramsay kitchen nightmares usa dvd last nite i tend to agree with you!!!
so many of them didnt tie their hair back!!!

I agree charjar – if you work with food you shouldn`t really have any jewellery on and your hair should be tied back. Nothing worse than a waitress coming over with your food with her long hair swinging as well! Yuck!

When it comes to work makeup less is definately more. Foundation, powder, little eyeliner (no smoky eyes), mascara and lippy (probably not bright red).

i think if you work in hospitality then – mascara, foundation (a little), bronzer is all you need.
i really don`t like seeing employees wearing ott makeup. its not very nice.

i think you should always think about what you`d like (and wouldnt like) to see if you went to your place of work at a customer/patron/client.

I know its a little off the subject… but i really hate it when waitresses wear dangly earrings.

I would never wear dangly earrings to work (waitress)

opinions?

I think you should try to have polished makeup for retail jobs. It just looks better and more professional. But polished doesn`t mean excessive, just make sure you keep your makeup fresh and don`t have smudged eyeliner/eyeshadow. Make sure your hair is neat too, otherwise no one will be looking at your face with a `birds-nest` on your head! LOL

prob foundation + concealer, a bit of powder if you want, blush (i always wear blush as it makes my whole face light up), a bit of lip gloss or a natural looking lippy, and mascara (not overly dramatic) and maybe eyeliner if it looks natural

i think concealer, mascara, a touch of lip gloss and maybe a little bit of eyeshadow that compliments what you`re wearing always looks pretty without being over done.

I worked in retail for many years and people do judge you on your appearance – its not right, but its just the way some people are. They think i you haven`t made an effort with your hair and make-up, you dont care. I like to wear at the very least mascara and gloss. I usually do a mineral foundation with concealer, blush or bronzer, and eye make-up in neutral shades with a gloss. I generally wear my hair straight and in a ponytail, cos its polished but easy.
Hope that helps!!