Danielle, Shu Uemura Counter Manager, is awesome. She knows her stuff and will give you honest advice (without upselling). I was pleasantly surprised by her outstanding service and her knowledge of her products.
I ended up Los Cerritos Nordstroms because
1) it is brand new - just (re)opened last Friday. By the way, the layout is amazing and v. pleasant to shop.
2) I needed to stock up on Shu Uemura products because the company is pulling all US retail stores.
Yes, you must run to your nearby Shu Uemura and stock up on their amazing eye lash curlers and make up brushes.... (and cleansing oil, if you use it) or you'll need to pay $50 in international shipping once they go 100% online.
I didn't have enough time to shop so I'll be going back next week. But, I really recommend this Nordstrom & Danielle, the Cosmetics Counter Manager. Just don't book her time next Saturday because I need at least 3 hours of her time to edit my S/S make up! read more