BU Beauty Seasonal Shop
Your makeup artist will guide you in building on your current makeup kit and knowledge during an in-person shop or virtual experience. This may include updating your color palette or trying out a new application technique. (Yes, you can achieve that smoky eye!)
Investment: $775
The Seasonal Shop is ideal for those who…
have a basic knowledge of makeup products and tools
are comfortable applying their own makeup
currently own at least 5 of the following makeup tools:
Beauty Blender and case or a foundation brush
5 to 7 makeup brushes
1 makeup bag or makeup case
1 eye pencil sharpener
1 eyelash curler
1 canister, bag, or other means of storage for brushes
If you are brand new to makeup application or looking to build your makeup kit for the first time, check out our Assess, Buy, Apply experience.
“Rebecca empowered me to feel like I can learn how to apply makeup in ways that work for me—and to have fun with it! I love building on my skills season after season and integrating new palettes and techniques to align with my environments and mood.”
— Natalie T., BU Beauty client since 2023
Seasonal Shop Plan Details
Kickoff
Before your session, you may be given prework to fill out to begin identifying your makeup needs. Via email, we will identify your session priorities and how to prepare.
Video Call
During this call, your makeup artist will . . .
Review your current makeup routine and products
Discuss new trends and inspiration, upcoming makeup needs, and any skin considerations for the season
Discuss your budget and an ideal Strategic Shopping List (or SSL, as we like to call it) of up to 10 products; the average investment is approximately $500 to $850
—Appointment duration: up to 1 hour*
NYC Shop
Before you meet, your makeup artist will have a pre-planned strategy of products, brands, colors, and tools that will work for you based on your shopping needs and call feedback. Upon meeting, they will guide you through the shopping and application demonstration process. This includes . . .
In-person shopping at 1 store in SoHo, NYC, including Bloomingdale’s, MAC Cosmetics, or Sephora
Shopping for up to 10 products to refresh your seasonal makeup needs
On-site demonstration on how to use your tools and apply the products. You will be able to practice eye makeup application on yourself!
—Appointment duration: up to 2 hours*
(or) Virtual Shop
Before your video call, your makeup artist will have a pre-planned strategy of products, brands, colors, and tools that will work for you based on your shopping needs and call feedback. This includes . . .
Virtual shopping at Sephora.com
Virtual shopping for up to 10 products to refresh your seasonal makeup needs
Virtual demonstration on how to use your tools and apply the products
—Appointment duration: up to 2 hours*
Disclaimer: BU Beauty is not a replacement for an esthetician and/or dermatologist. Always consult with your skin care provider regarding concerns. This process DOES NOT include any skincare products or routines outside of those listed above.
Deliverables
Your makeup artist will update your Virtual Closet so you can apply what you learned on your own! Your deliverables will include the following:
Virtual Finds: shoppable links to purchase products within your seasonal Strategic Shopping List that were not available
Virtual Closet: new beauty purchases will be added to your Virtual Closet along with notes on how to re-create your look and how to use your new beauty tools
Lifetime access to your Virtual Closet is included with this package purchase.
*The noted hours are specifically the client’s time investment. Also included in the package price is your makeup artist’s prep and follow-up time, including research, pre-shopping, coordination with retailers, Virtual Closet updates, and more.
