Would You Ever Use 16 Makeup Products At Once?!

It sounds excessive, right? But when we sent five women undercover to get makeovers at department store makeup counters, that's exactly what happened to them.

On the one hand, the counter workers could just be really thorough and think their customers need to try every product they sell ... or it could be an attempt to increase the odds that the customer will like/buy more products. What do you think?

A few more things our operatives discovered:

Some counters, like this one, tell you upfront that you must buy two products in order to get your makeup done. While others, like this brand, wait until you're all dolled up to give you the hard sell. Which tactic do you prefer?

Most of the counter workers are genuinely concerned with giving you the look you want (after all, happy customers buy more products). Our women all had a great time chatting with the makeup artists and would do the experience again -- well, now that they know which counters to go to.

If you want to see how our "undercover makeovers" turned out, click here. And tell us, what's the most makeup you've ever worn at one time? Can anyone top 16 products?!

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