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Working In The Retail Beauty Industry Ruined My Relationship With Makeup
I was considering a career involving makeup, but working in beauty changed my outlook
I’ve known I was the creative type from the first time I held a crayon. I loved all forms of art, even if I wasn’t good at most of them, so I was destined to love the art of makeup. Playing with the products was almost like therapy for me, and I enjoyed trying new products and trends.
I got the chance to explore my love of makeup during the pandemic when I got a job working at my local Ulta. I was able to try new products for free, and I also felt free to express myself with makeup (and hair). I loved coming to work with a different look every day. Watching my face transform in the mirror as I applied makeup was almost like a form of therapy for me.
I also loved learning more about cosmetics. I enjoyed sharing what I learned with the guests and educating them on makeup, brushes, skincare, and hair tools. I was finally working somewhere that I could share my passion with others, and it was making me consider a career in cosmetics.
I thought about becoming a makeup artist or learning monster makeup. I even briefly considered reviewing makeup online since I’d accumulated so much of it. I still consider these career paths every so…
