I was late for my own bday party and decided to stop by Sephora to get my makeup done. The makeup artist that was there did an amazing job with my makeup.
I didn't actually need to buy anything that day and the sales rep didn't try to pressure me to make a purchase.
I enjoyed the experience so much I would totally go back. They have amazing kits for Bare Escentuals mineral powder. Its $70 plus tax for the kit and comes with brushes. I've also used the sephora brand eye shadow and it has alot of pigments in it.
They also sell Two Faced (great eye shadows), NARS (orgasm blush is amazing so is the illuminator), Stila (great lip glosses and quads), Tarte (great tinted lip balm), Laura Mercier (great eye shadow palettes) and have this nice palette called the Nakeds for eye shadow by Urban Decay.
The staff there has always been helpful and don't ever pressure you to buy anything.
They have a beauty insider membership so you accumulate points which entitles you to free gifts and special discounts.
I highly recommend this place. You can test everything out. They have an amazing online store as well which has items on sale and clearance.