I was in a Prescriptives focus group for skincare

SamanthaBNYC · Mar 3, 2007

I bought some Prescriptives foundation from their website (they were sold out of my color at Macys and also they were having a GWP on the website), and filled out a survey during checkout. A few days later, they called me and asked if I'd be willing to participate in a focus group on skincare. They discussed a new concept of "custom blend moisturizer" (like their custom-blend foundation, custom-blend lipgloss) and our thoughts on it. It was hard for me to have an opinion, because my skin is hyper oily and I don't use moisturizer. For participating, they gave everyone a gift bag (full-size "False Eyelashes" mascara, full-size "Super Line Preventer" moisturizer, full-size "Tint Balm" in Sunrise, full-size "All Clean" cleanser, and mints). Their offices are beautiful and have an amazing view of NYC. If you ever get a chance to be part of a focus group, you should try it, it was really neat to see how concepts are launched.

Aprill · Mar 3, 2007

very cool, glad you enjoyed it

Kathy · Mar 4, 2007

That sounds neat! Probably helps that you live in NYC! So...are they going to launch something like that? It sounds interesting.

monniej · Mar 4, 2007

that's amazing! it's good to know that they really listen to regular folks! congrats!

SamanthaBNYC · Mar 4, 2007

they were in "concept" stage, where they were just discussing the original idea, they don't have any products formulated yet. If the focus groups (they had a few of them) find it interesting, then they begin proceeding with developing some test products. I don't know how long it would take to get into stores, if it seems like the focus groups liked it.