So I had my second makeup trial about 2 weeks ago. The first trial didn't turn out so well and the artist agreed, that the makeup was a bit too heavy the first round. So I decided to give her a second try.
The second trial ended up going really well and I loved the end result of everything, the face, lashes, blush, brows, it still looked simple and natural, and the makeup enhanced my good features, BUT the only thing I wanted to change is the glitter over the eye shadow. (I am not used to wearing makeup at all, the most I do is my brows and mascara, maybe some gloss haha). When my FH saw it, he loved it too, except he thought that the glitter part was a bit too much, and I agreed. The glitter shadow has "flakes/particles" that I think look too big and felt too much for the natural look, if you know what I mean? Also after looking at the photos, I think the glitter makes my eyes look wrinkly?
So after the trial, I messaged the artist saying that this is the only thing that I want changed, and if I can have a more shimmer shadow, something more subtle. I don't think she ended up understanding what I meant, and essentially told me "no," she "doesn't have anything else that would give more color to my eyes that's subtle," and that "when it comes to weddings, you have to have something a little extra so your eyes don't get washed out from the lights and even the sweat." Yes I understand this and totally agree, but I just wanted something a bit more simple. I want to be comfortable on my day, and I want my FH to like it too. The pop of glitter is pretty, but just wanted a softer pop of glitter/shimmer.
In the end she said that she's sorry if she was coming across as insensitive and that she just doesn't want me to look washed out. I ended up agreeing with her and essentially ended the conversation. I just felt like I couldn't explain any further with what I wanted. Maybe she didn't understand what I was trying to say in the first place?
Maybe I'm making this too much of a big deal and it actually looks really good. Again, I love the end result, just not that glitter part. IDK, should I just leave it alone? I really don't want to find another artist because her rates are really inexpensive, and she was super nice and friendly in person, but after the messages back at forth, the fact that she essentially said "no" to what I wanted, really bothers me. Should I try and ask her again, and try to explain better? Maybe bring my own shimmer shadows to the wedding day, and just tell her to use that instead haha 😅
Here's some photos from after the trial:
