KatieCuppyCake
Brooklyn, NY
Female, 24
I started working in the apparel side of retail in 2005. Working long hours, talking to rude customers, and little to no pay, I've always seemed to receive the short-end of the receiving stick. Somehow, I've managed to work my way up the customer service ladder through various clothing stores, and now work for an AMAZING luxury skincare line as a Product Specialist and Receptionist. Now, I am happy to assist people and make them feel as beautiful on the outside as they are on the inside! AMA=]
Thanks for asking, and this is a great question! I feel like it really depends on the persons skin type. There are SO many different skin types, that one line or product will NOT be good for everyone... no matter what they say to persuade you. I don't think pro-active is a great skincare line, (not trying to bash them) their cleansers are abrasive... which is NEVER good for your skin. For some people, they feel it works... others don't. Another thing is, you want to look for a company that can solve your problem permanently... not temporarily, which is a big difference in luxury lines and other brands. I feel like pro-active and those other TV companies will make you keep purchasing their products. If they solved your issues... how else would they make their money? The before and after pics may not be photoshopped completely, but I do think they are touched up a bit... after all, they're selling you products over the internet and TV... How are they to know which products work best for you??? Hope this helps!!! =]
Share Answer: 
Sadly, yes... in most cases. Their intentions might be good, but they way they market their products is as if "you don't have good skin, you're imperfect... and imperfection is ugly!" I feel like imperfections is what makes us beautiful! My company I work for really believes what I believe too, and I feel that why I love working for them! If someone is young, we're not going to sell them an anti-aging cream because they don't need it! It doesn't matter if that cream is more expensive.. I/we really want you to feel as beautiful as you are on the inside... you don't need the skincare creams and stuff, but if that's going to make you feel more confiendent.. that's why I am here and working in this industry. Just like you don't teach your children by fear, you teach them by love.. and that's what skincare companies, clothing stores, magazine and anything else that promotes beauty should be doing... making people to love themselves... Thanks for the question and sorry for my rant!
Share Answer: 
I do about half and half. Where I work, there is not a lot of walking traffic in the store... since my place is a spa/skincare line.. I answer the phones when they ring (they are not ringing off the hook haha) and book appointments and then when clients walk in, I help them find products that work best for them, or get them ready for their facial) Thanks for the question!
Share Answer: 
I've never had bad skin... but, I've always been a bit dry or oily in my t-zone and my pores were always clogged... not to the point where you can see them, but if you looked closely you could haha. after using my companies products, I definetly see a difference in the overall texture in my skin, and the clogged pores are no more! =) That's not the reason I moved to skincare though, it's because I've always been intrested in beauty. I am a freelance makeup artist, and skin care and makeup go hand in hand.
Share Answer: 
Call Center Employee (Retail)
What's the craziest unprofessional-phone-rep story you've ever heard?
EMT
What was the most gruesome trauma you witnessed while on the job?
Former IRS Revenue Officer
Did you ever deal with people who tried the 'Wesley Snipes' defense?
Well, I've never seen anything too "nasty" thank goodness since I'm not an asthetician.... The most I get to see is super oily skin, or lots of breakouts...
Share Answer: 
well, that's a tough one. haha, it depends on what you consider High-end... I really don't happen to like clinque, but that's just my opinon... different things work for different people... for instance, I don't like la mer... there products dont work for me personally, and their prices are high.
Share Answer: 
Well, you actually don't NEED anything you buy... unless it's water or food... But yes, different products do different things, and you will see results depending on what the company puts into their skincare. I would stay away from drugstore brands for the most part... they contain a BUNCH of water...(your skin actually repels water... and dehydrates it) drugstore brands have about 75%-80% water... high end brands have about 50%-65% water, my company has 0% water. haha so really, it depends on what works best for your skin =)
Share Answer: 
-OR-
Login with Facebook (max 20 characters - letters, numbers, and underscores only. Note that your username is private, and you have the option to choose an alias when asking questions or hosting a Q&A.)
(A valid e-mail address is required. Your e-mail will not be shared with anyone.)
(min 5 characters)
By checking this box, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to Jobstr.com’s Terms and Privacy Policy.
-OR-
Register with Facebook(Don't worry: you'll be able to choose an alias when asking questions or hosting a Q&A.)
Browse Jobs
Host a Q&A
Search
Submit Your Question
Host a Q&A
Last 7
