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    Smokey eye done by Ashley (I was wearing a black dress with pearls)
    R K.

    Always love coming to see the 4th St team for glam! Recently came to for two events and the ladies did a fantastic job (as always) making us look and feel our absolute best. They are all SO talented. We have worked with Anisha, Osha and Ashley and HIGHLY recommend them!

    Awesome professional and tooo cute!
    Chadie G.

    First of all, I am particular about make up stores. If I walk into a messy counter, empty shelves, dirty products I turn right around and don't give a second thought. And worst, rude sales reps. But not at this location! Very clean, organized and I love all the skin tones they cover. I am the worst when it comes to finding my right foundation. Thank goodness Osha M was there to help me!!!!! Not only did she take her time showing me different shades, she allowed my face to oxidize! Make up changes quickly to my temperature and she sure did notice. I like the large windows that allowed the natural light into the place. Needed my girlfriends to chime in on opinions cause I am blind as a bat when it comes to color! I was able to get all my items in one location and Osha made sure she got me on the MAC loyalty program. This location has the sweetest ladies!! If you come In give the ladies a hello from me! They are the best sales team!

    Makeup  by Desiree

    I was greeted by the entire Mac staff when I arrived for my appointment. The make-up artist Desiree greeted me with a warm smile. She was very professional ,courteous ,knowledgeable and mostly important very talented. Desiree made me feel so comfortable. My makeup was on point I received so many compliments. I would Highly recommend Desiree

    National Lipstick Day!
    Dee Z.

    I'm here today for National Lipstick Day. This annual event is hosted by several cosmetic chains. You get a free lipstick but there are only 100 per store. The lipstick value is $18.50. I got here at 9:30 am and was #28 in line. The line is VERY long. It's also a very cold & windy end of July day. They only allow 9 customers in at a time. It's cool cuz I brought a light jacket & music. The Aaliyah limited line was also 30%off for today only. I bought 5 lipsticks and glosses from this line to sell on eBay at some ridiculous price later. I like that MAC takes your empty containers and will give you a FREE lipstick or shadow of your choice for every 6 empties. I got one of those in addition to the freebie (I LOVE freebies!). Everyone knows how much I love me some MAC! Parking is free in the lot behind the store.

    Ellie O.

    I got my makeup done today by Desi for my maternity photos, and she did an amazing job! She asked me questions before starting regarding the event, whether it was indoor/outdoor, my dress color, how I would do my hair etc. she was very knowledgeable about all the products used and how to best manage my dry skin with the matte makeup required for an outdoor photo shoot. I was very impressed and would definitely rebook with Desi.

    MAC Select Member
    Ryan R.

    LOVE THIS LOCATION! Inventory: Selection Galore Parking: Free and in a Private Lot Staff: Informative and know what they are doing!

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    I love MAC makeup.. I think their customer service could be a lot better.. be nice

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    Ageist and will make younger women wait longer than older women. Presumably because they must think older women have more money. Rude.

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    The Fourth Street store is Berkeley is awesome...helpful and go above and beyond when you are there!

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    Look out professionals, if you can, get into the MacPro program and get some of that unbeatable education. Love MAC, forever.

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    Seven:Thirty

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    I came here many moons ago when they had a yelp event. I have tried some of their products and by…read morefar one of my favorites will always be the brightening serum. I have now ordered it a couple times, and it's never a fail. I can't wait to try some of their other products and services - and will definitely come back. The vibe is very clean and crisp, and there are several treatments room throughout. Also, the reception area is spacious.

    I booked a 45-min back treatment with Shannon, and the experience could not be even more perfect…read more The spa/clinic was light-filled with minimal aesthetics. Luckily their location was not terrible to find, as there was ample street parking. When I walked in, the warm and friendly receptionist greeted and made me feel right at home. Throughout my visit, Shannon shared me with her wealth of knowledge of the various AHAs as well as retinoid products. I love that we were able to geek out on which products to use to achieve brightening effects. She also made some recommendations based on my skin type such as mandelic acid instead of glycolic acid for gentle exfoliation. Without trying to oversell me her products, she suggested that I try over-the-counter Nizoral antifungal wash for possible white-heads that pop up occasionally as well as prescription tretinoin since I had a few hyperpigmented spots that I wanted to fade/brighten. Given it was my first time there, she did allow me to use my credit card to pay but informed me that she only accepted cash or checks to help keep operating costs down. Since my back issues were minor based on her assessment, I did not schedule a return visit. I so very much appreciate her sound and scientifically backed advice (I also follow various certified dermatologists on IG for general aging skin care maintenance); I definitely will be making a visit if future skin issues arrive!

    Beautiful By Maria - Beautiful Indian wedding! My bride was already naturally beautiful but these colors just gave her beauty life!

    Beautiful By Maria

    (18 reviews)

    Maria was great in communicating with me beforehand. She even asked what color dress my mother was…read morewearing to match the makeup colors. I failed to read one thing in the contract about her commuting fee, but Maria was understanding and we worked it out. She did a fantastic job with my mom's makeup for her 90th birthday party, and my mom looked gorgeous and party ready. My mom never wears makeup and was worried about having heavy makeup, but Maria gave her a natural and pretty look with appropriate lashes that made her look amazing. Maria is also very kind and patient, which made the session go smoothly. It was fun to see my mom's transformation. I highly recommend Maria's makeup services for any occasion!

    Where do I begin?! From the initial trial through to my wedding week, Maria was always kind,…read morehelpful, responsive and an AMAZING positive energy. There are two main components I think are important to emphasize about her work- her makeup skills, and her energy. Regarding makeup - our initial trial was thorough and very detailed. Maria was willing to work through all my likes/dislikes, answer all my and my moms questions about the process. I was adamant that even though I was putting together an Indian wedding with heavy outfits, I wanted all my makeup looks to be as natural and timeless as possible with elements of fun. Maria delivered on all of these requests, which included numerous rounds of trying different eyelash strips/lipstick colors/eyeliner shades and texting inspo pics and was always helpful and patient. I was so bummed I had to wash my face at the end of both days I had my makeup done by her! Regarding energy- Maria brought fun, lighthearted and genuine vibes that my entire family and I appreciated. Maria's ability to both keep light conversations while maintaining awareness of sensitive moments was such a gift that truly helped me enjoy the moment instead of being caught up in details. No questions about it, book Maria!!

    SEPHORA

    SEPHORA

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    Fourth Street, West Berkeley

    I had such a wonderful experience at Sephora on 4/26 @5:48pm and really wanted to recognize the…read moreamazing customer service from both the brand reps and the manager. Everyone was so patient, welcoming, and genuinely helpful from start to finish. I'm actually an employee visiting from another state, but I completely forgot my employee number and had to take time trying to look it up. The manager was incredibly understanding and never once made me feel rushed or like I was inconveniencing her, even while she was managing multiple customers at once. She gave me time to find my information, continued helping other clients professionally, and came right back to finish ringing me up with such kindness and patience. On top of that, the brand reps for tarte "citali" & Brand Rep from Bio "Somaly" was amazing helping me find great products and answering all of my questions. After I finally found my employee ID, my daughter decided she wanted to shop for perfume, and the staff continued to help us with the same positive attitude and excellent service. Everyone made the experience feel easy, enjoyable, and welcoming instead of stressful. Great customer service like this really stands out, and this team absolutely deserves recognition!

    We've had a lot of experiences with the Sephora on 4th Street in Berkeley and most times we've…read moreexperienced really good customer service from the employees. Not last week. My daughter wanted to exchange a product that was malfunctioning. Instead of spraying like it should, its contents sprayed all over her hands. I had to go to another store first so she went in without me. She talked to the manager and when I got to the store, she was almost in tears because of the way the manager talked to her. She couldn't find her receipt, but she did pay for it. I understand that Sephora probably gets a lot of people stealing things and trying to return them but one can still use good customer service skills and communicate the same thing -- that they can only return it with a receipt. This can be done in a friendly boundaried way. When I came, I also spoke to the manager, who I would say was not very friendly. Maybe she had a bad day? I know being a manager is hard work but her attitude went beyond firm to quite cold and impersonal. It just wasn't the level of service that I normally expect from Sephora. When we did find the receipt, we told her and she told us to go to the register to make the exchange. No, "good, I'm glad it worked out for you, that would've been a bummer if you couldn't find the receipt." She seemed very uninterested in talking to us. I didn't get her name. I am not advocating for special treatment but respectful treatment would have been nice. The representative that did the exchange was very helpful and friendly. I remembered her from another day that I was in the store, a couple of months ago and I really liked her. Her name is Lauren and I hope that management recognizes her for her exemplary customer service skills.

    MAC Cosmetics - Birthday make up- chapter 30!

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    The WORST makeup experience I've ever had! Phillip was extremely rude from start to finish, and…read morethat in itself was shocking due to the fact you could tell he was "pretending" to be courteous. But when it's not genuine, it's always transparent. I should've read the reviews first; I would've avoided this location. I don't understand how he is the Store Manager based on these reviews showing a clear history of rude behavior and dissatisfied customers, but perhaps MAC doesn't care about their clients. When I arrived to the store, I had the unfortunate experience of Phillip doing my makeup. He listened to NOTHING I asked for and wanted in a look. And it was clear he wasn't a good artist period based on his techniques! My foundation was orange, the liner around my eyes was crooked, horrible blending, clumpy mascara, and creasing around my eyes. I told him repeatedly I didn't like the look, and each time he made it worse. He had no idea what he was doing! I ran out the store, fast, which is why I didn't get a chance to take any pics - and ran over to Sephora to wipe the garish 80s drug addict-prostitute makeup Phillip gave me, and it was there that a real, talented makeup artist gave me the look that I wanted...and it was there that I spent my money on all products she used on me. Avoid this location and avoid Phillip at all costs!!

    I got my makeup done here yesterday, and as someone who hasn't done professional makeup in nearly…read more10 years, I was nervous it would end up too glam for me. Nope! I brought in a couple inspiration photos, and Keelee (not sure of spelling) totally nailed it. She was really knowledgeable about the products, and gave me the look I was going for -- but better! MAC trains their artists well, and as long as you bring in a photo you like, you're going to be in good hands.

    Blushed By Yvette - Photo shoot at Tennessee Valley, photo by www.zoelonergan.com

    Blushed By Yvette

    (6 reviews)

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    West Berkeley

    If I could give this a zero rating I would. Where do I begin? I hired Yvette to do my makeup for a…read morephoto shoot. I was initially very pleased with her demeanor and professionalism. However, on the day of the photoshoot she arrived almost 20 minutes late then proceeded to take another 10-12 minutes to set up. Unfortunately, her tardiness meant she pushed my photoshoot back by 30 minutes. While I was pleased with the makeup results, I am unhappy with the experience because she did not apologize for being late that day or since. Her lateness meant I didn't have as much time for my photoshoot as I paid for. She shrugged it off, but why shouldn't she, she already received her payment and could care less about my photoshoot. She should call her business, "Scammed by Yvette". I sent her several emails to attempt to rectify the issue, but she ignored them and only responded when I threatened to escalate the matter to a dispute with my bank. I found Yvette through a web search, so if you are reading this to decide whether you should hire her or not, do yourself a favor and pass on this one. I should note, though she was LATE to my photoshoot I was nice enough to offer her a ride after the shoot to her destination AT NO COST TO HER!!!!!! To put that into context: She took a Lyft to the shoot and would have spent $20-$30 to get home. You would think she would remember that benevolence when I raised my concerns and attempt to solve it amicably.... NOPE! Instead she responded with finger-pointing and tried to act like her being late was simply how "production" goes. She never accepted responsibility and tried to blame everything and everyone else. She even had the unmitigated audacity to mentioned $2.00 (and some change) that I didn't pay her on the day of the photoshoot, because I only had $20's. Sadly, this is where her integrity is lacking: I OFFERED to stop somewhere to get change since I was in an unfamiliar area (driving her butt home), but she said "never mind". I guess she expected me to give her an extra $20 and call it a tip. PLEASE!!!! You show up late and cost me $$$$ your tip is: BE ON TIME next time!

    Yvette and her friend Janeiya did my hair and makeup for my May 2016 wedding. From the beginning of…read moreour emailing to see if they could do the look I was going for, were available, and their costs, they were a YESYESYES for me. Yvette responded immediately to my inquiries and sent me example pictures based on the loose descriptions I gave. She had insight into what would look good with my face that I could never have come up with on my own. What initially made me interested in her was the wide variety of looks she was clearly capable of producing, from stylized/hipster/20s/50s, to modern "common" model, to subdued. The trial was great- super fun- she was easy to talk to and able to take my vague requests and manifest what I was looking for. Day of, she was early and ready to go, flexible with our needed location move mid-makeup, made all my friends and family look gorgeous, plus everyone loved her and felt totally comfortable with her. On top of all that she was the most reasonably priced of anyone I looked at. Even with driving an hour to Santa Cruz from the Bay. I highly recommend her!

    M·A·C Berkeley - cosmetics - Updated May 2026

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