Deluxe Beauty Experience at FAO Schwarz NYC
Difficulty
easy
Duration
30 minutes
Fitness Level
No physical exertion required; suitable for children aged 6 and up and adults.
Overview
Step into FAO Schwarz’s FAO-Abulous Boutique for a hands-on makeup experience designed for aspiring young glamouristas. Customize your own beauty kit or upgrade to the Deluxe Experience featuring a professional mini makeover and tutorial.
FAO-Abulous Boutique - Deluxe Beauty Experience
Including Mini-Makeover with an FAO-Abulous Makeup Artist
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About This Adventure
At the FAO-Abulous Boutique, young glamouristas can craft their dream makeup collection, choosing from a vibrant array of products. Each custom kit is beautifully packaged with a personalized charm. For an extra touch of glam, opt for the Deluxe Experience, featuring a mini makeover and tutorial from expert makeup artists.
Glamour awaits at the FAO-Abulous Boutique
Duration
Approximately 30 minutes
About
At the FAO-Abulous Boutique, young glamouristas are invited to create their own dream makeup collection. You can make it yours by choosing from a wide selection of eyeshadows, blushes, lipsticks, lip glosses, and nail polishes.
Your custom kit is then tucked into our signature FAO Boutique carrying case with additional makeup accessories designed to inspire even more beauty moments at home. Each case comes with a personalized faux leather heart charm embossed with your initials to truly make it yours.
For those seeking their moment in the spotlight, the Deluxe Beauty Experience offers a glamourous upgrade. As well as creating your customized kit, enjoy a mini in-store makeover and makeup tutorial with one of our FAO-Abulous Makeup Artists. Glamour awaits at the FAO-Abulous Boutique! For the Deluxe Beauty Experience, bookings are recommended, but not required, as we do accept walk-ins on a first come, first served basis.
More Info
- Children must be accompanied by an adult during the appointment
- The experience is suitable for children aged 6 and above. We are unable to perform services on children under 6 years old.
- Please list any allergies when booking.
- Completion of the Guest Waiver is required prior to the appointment.
- For group bookings of 3 or more people, please contact faoabulous@fao.com
- We recommend that you plan to arrive at the store prior to your scheduled appointment time.
- Enter the store using the front doors, located on Rockefeller Plaza
- The FAO.abulous Boutique is located on the ground floor to your left hand side.
- We may not be able to complete the full appointment in the event of a late arrival.
What's Included
- Customized Makeup Kit, including a carry case, your choice of Lipsticks, Lip Gloss, Blush, Nail Polish, and Eye Shadows. A personalized embossed faux leather heart charm.
- Deluxe Experience - The above plus a mini makeover/makeup tutorial from one of our FAO-Abulous Makeup Artists
Release Schedule
Reservations will be released 4 weeks in advance on the below dates by 5pm, for the applicable date range.
- Monday June 2nd: June 30th through July 5th
- Monday June 9th: July 6th through July 12th
- Monday June 16th: July 13th through July 19th
- Monday June 23rd: July 20th through July 26
- Monday June 30th: July 27th through August 2nd
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early to Secure Your Spot
Bookings are recommended for the Deluxe Experience; arriving early improves your chances if walking in.
Children Must Be Accompanied
Participants under 18 should be accompanied by an adult throughout the appointment.
Disclose Allergies When Booking
Ensure product safety by listing any allergies in advance to accommodate specialized needs.
Plan for a 30-Minute Experience
Set aside about half an hour to fully enjoy the makeup selection and mini makeover if booked.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Pigeons frequent Rockefeller Plaza
- Urban squirrels in surrounding parks
History
FAO Schwarz, established in 1862, is one of America’s oldest toy retailers, known for its immersive toy and play experiences in NYC.
Conservation
The boutique emphasizes responsible product use and offers refillable packaging options to reduce waste in a busy urban retail environment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable Indoor Clothing
Light layers ensure comfort during your boutique session in air-conditioned spaces.
Allergy Information
Bringing allergy details helps staff customize the experience and avoid irritants.
Small Personal Bag
Use it to keep your custom kit and charm secure after the experience.
Booking Confirmation
Have your reservation details handy for smooth check-in and appointment timing.