BEST MAKEUP !!! would really love to know how to purchase again your pallets out do various brands…read moreof makeup absolutely love your products price wise and application

I'm a bargain shopper through and through. Even when it comes to makeup! I know a lot of girls…read morewould absolutely cringe at the thought of paying a piddly amount of money for cheap and nasty makeup but I haven't ever been too phazed by it. So when I saw this shop I was very excited to see how cheap it really was. I sort of found myself thinking it was nothing extraordinary. Lots and lots of fiddley items dotted around the store with nothing at a stand out ridiculously low price. Never mind there was still some alright make up hidden in the masses. For someone like me it's worth having a look. i've also discovered the Makeup Direct website and think this is perhaps a better way to go about it. You can specify your price range and then have a browse. I just put in under $25 and stumbled upon some pretty nice OPI nailpolishes and eyeshadows etc.

If you're in any way interested in makeup, you will have heard of or been to a MAC cosmetics store…read more Or a MAC cosmetics counter, at least. The MAC brand is a worldwide leader. People flip out over their lipsticks. Personally, I'm not a huge makeup shopper, but I do like to visit the MAC store. What makes MAC different, I guess, is the variety of shades they do - they're very good for anything bright or a little crazy. They also do a skincare line and they've got this product called 'Fix' which is my jam - it's a spray that sets and refreshes your makeup. Get it. That and they have this new lipstick called 'Aprés Chic' which is probably the best colour I've ever come across. The packaging is amazing and the girls in the store are pretty good - if a little intimidating. A fail-safe shopping option if you're buying a gift for a young female. Note for experts: They sell MAC Pro products here, as well as the other retail lines.

I hate doing this.. But okay…read more I have been to MAC twice in one week. One time was to buy a gift for a friend, and while the girl that served me was lovely and gave me great advice (thank you, I appreciate it!) the other three staff in there were quite rude. I won't go into detail on that because there's little point, but they should know that being snappy doesn't work with customers. It also doesn't work with customers that have been to MAC stores all around the world and know how good it CAN be. Today I went in to specifically look for a new red lipstick. I went in... hung around the lipsticks, trying some on my hand... I was in there for a good 7 minutes doing that. Then I went to another part of the store to see if there were any other lipsticks... Still no one talks to me. Then while looking at the lipsticks for a second time, a staff member (clearly in a hurry) pushes up beside me and starts foraging for what she's looking for. No apology, no "hey, I'm doing this for x customer, can I ask what you're after and I'll get someone to come over and help you?" Argh... Maybe I'm asking too much? I love MAC make up, but experiences like this reinforce why I buy everything online. 2 stars - for the product only. As an aside, I went to Bobbi Brown straight after - had the most amazing help and advice. THEY will get my business.

M.A.C cosmetics launched in 1984 in Canada and is now a very well known cosmetic brand globally. I…read morehave been using M.A.C since the 90's and one of my signature lipsticks is 'Ruby Woo' red. This store opened relatively recently at 130 Ponsonby Road, apart of the Lot 3 shops including other fashion brands & The Street Food Collective encompassing lots of food truck like 'The Lucky Taco'. M.A.C do $90 redeemable make-overs so you can purchase your favourite blush, eye pencil or gloss. All the makeup artists are friendly, qualified & personable. I have tried & tested most of their product over the years and my go-to is definitely the matte lipsticks. I'm delighted the M.A.C shop has finally landed on Ponsonby Road - my hood! Yelp happy!

It wasn't a great omen, that when I walked into Blink Boutique I was greeted by the worlds most…read moreorange woman considering I was there for a spray tan. This had shaken my confidence and hope in getting a decent tan from this place but they pulled though for me. Maybe the chick only practices on herself and leaves all the good stuff for the clients because I must say I was really pleased with the overall result. The girl was friendly without being too chatty which is always a good thing when your getting a fake tan. The premises are really cool, functional without being too fussy like some beauty salons, with some awesome arty feature walls. This is primarily an eyelash bar which does tanning and makeup sessions as additional extras but well, and th prices are not to be sniffed at! This girl walked out a happy customer anyway.

Jess always looks after each and every client really well. They do beautiful lashes, quality spray…read moretans with organic ingredients and recently also have a nail service. The shop is fitted out quirky and fun and there are cosmetic bags and some accessories for sale but the service is always seriously good. I've never used their brow tidying or tinting service or make-up service but I have seen amazing results. Two car parks available, if it's full park on the road or across the street at the parking lot.

I visited Mecca in Ponsonby a few weeks ago and had GREAT customer service from a lovely worker…read morecalled Karla. She helped me find exactly what I needed and left me very satisfied with my purchase.

Visited Mecca in Ponsonby again last Saturday 9th March 2024 and the lovely girls on the counter…read morerecommended I try the new Rose Inc Serum/ Skin Tint currently only available at Mecca Queen St as far as I know. It's an amazing product in skin care/ makeup if you care about what you're putting on your skin. So, I grabbed a tester during the week and will definitely be back for this product. It's luxurious on skin and blends in so well just by using fingertips plus makes your skin feel so good! Big THANKS again to the girls at Mecca Ponsonby, it's always a pleasure!

I stopped by just to see what new items they have since I haven't been to a store in a while. I…read moreended up purchasing a few things. The customer service here is unmatched. Luna ended up assisting me and she was amazing! So knowledgeable and very eager to answer all of the questions I had! Thanks again Luna!

Even from Queen St (although not through the whole length of Queen St) you can smell the…read morewonderfully strong tell tale scent of a Lush store. This store is nearly always busy, and if you come in when its not so busy, if you linger for around 15 minutes its bound to be busy again - I don't know how the staff copes with it so well. The products are great - eco-friendly, smell *super, duper* amazing with scents to fit all sorts of tastes (fresh, sweet, sophisticated, food related - they've covered it all!) and different (some products take time to get used to, such as their solid shampoos and toothy tabs, which feel different than your average shampoo/toothpaste) but well worth it (they often only need a little bit of the product to use, so they last quite long) even though they are quite pricey (their face cleansers that last 2-3 months cost around $19, and their bath bombs that can be used twice if you halve them cost around $7.50) The staff there are warm and very helpful! I have asked for samples of items and they have kindly fulfilled my request, and once I was looking for an item that was out of stock in their display, and one of the salespersons looked in their stockroom and even phoned a nearby branch (the one at Newmarket) to help me find the item I was looking for. It's true what the Zoë said regarding Lush - it's really hard to go in this shop and come out empty handed, as everything is so loveable there from the staff to the vibe to the products itself.

LOVE Bobbi Brown!!!…read more I personally don't wear a lot of make up... not my thing but when I do it is very important for me to keep it light and natural. Bobbi fits that bill beautifully! Lovely natural colours and their products range from light and fresh to a bit more heavy if you want more coverage. Their make up technicians and great and give you lots of skin advice too which is always a bonus. Their products last great too! My go to place if I need my make up done for an event :)

One of Bobbi Brown's glorious emporiums and her Auckland flagship store. A lovely space with…read moreincredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff. But the best bit - unlike many department stores the staff aren't in your face and pushy. And will happily leave you to "play". You can be as interactive or as quiet as you want to be!!

If you want eyebrows like Cara Delevingne, look no further. Not only are the ladies at Lash Noir…read morespecialists in eyelash extensions, tinting and curling but they're also eyebrow magicians turning my unruly brows into sleek, well-shaped face framers in a single visit. How? Well, they use a trademark shaping method called Anastasia Brow Enhancements (don't worry, i'd never heard of it before either). Basically, it involves taking certain reference points on your face and then shading in your brows using the stencil that most matched to your natural shape. This means before they even bring out the dye and wax you can see what the finished shape will look like. Genius! I'll admit, the dye they used is darker than i'm used to and was a bit of a shock at first but after donning my new & improved brows for a day, i'm a fan. They also have products that help you sculpt your brows daily, which of course I convinced myself were a necessity. It still early days, but I'll keep you posted...

The first time I had my lashes done they were great and lasted pretty near three weeks,however I…read morehad them done a second time just a week ago and I'm afraid am not impressed. Unfortunately I got their newest recruit and it shows. I don't know if too much glue was used but all the lashes, particularly on one eye are clumped and stuck together and brushing them doesn't help I just lose more lashes and the glue peels off and sticks to the lashes...I'll be lucky if this lash extension lasts more than a fortnight. Beware who you use...