In other words, would you spend the money...if you knew the product would look better and last longer. Or do you not mind having to re-apply, mid-day?
2006-07-27 10:52:06 · 22 answers · asked by spontaneousgamer 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
Yeah- the cheap stuff doesn't compare to the better makeup. The feel, the smell, the texture, the wear.. nearly all the department store is superior to the drugstore stuff. I find the department store makeup (Estee Lauder, Lancome, Mac, etc.) are pretty comparable- Especially since Estee Lauder now owns most of them! And I do buy drugstore sometimes- nail polish, lip gloss, cleanser. The big deal for me, though, is skincare- moisturizers, repair products, preventive care. I don't buy the very very most expensive, but I do get the best I can afford. Makeup makes you look good for a couple of hours- good skincare makes you look good for always!
2006-07-27 11:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Spend your money on Foundation. That's the particular make-up that will look cheap if you go cheap. Unless you have really great skin and no oil problems.
Other than that you can go to a discount store for everything else. I like LashExact by Covergirl, Lip Stick by Wet-N-Wild, Eye Shadows by just about anyone.
The only time you need to spend more money on say eye shadow is if you have problems with your shadow creasing or fading. Then you will need to invest in something a little more expensive.
Go to some counters at the Mall and have them apply make-up early in the day. Pay attention to how it feels, whether it stays on your face, whether you breakout or not, how it looks. Take notes every time you go to a different counter. Then go on-line and contact consultants in your area for Avon, MaryKaye, and Beauticontrol. They will do make-overs for free. Again take notes and pay attention to how it looks and feels throughout an entire day.
Your foundation is the key. I love Beauticontrol's Wet/Dry foundation. I have combo skin and problems with acne and it's the only foundation that has ever felt this good, gone one easily, and stayed all day.
2006-07-27 12:55:09 · answer #2 · answered by Bubbles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 10:08:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would spend money to avoid reapplying, but I've tried a lot of brands, and still usually need touch ups by noon. (MAC and tons of brands from Sephora included. . . .) I think MAC eyeshadow lasts a long time. The thing I have the most trouble with is eyeliner. I would spend twice as much if I could cut my time in half!
2006-07-27 13:16:31 · answer #4 · answered by ShouldBeWorking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll stick with the cheaper stuff, especially because I have this super oily skin, and would need to reapply for that reason, plus I don't mind re-applying. This is just me personally, but I prefer doing $20 on a dress that'll make me feel sexy than on a new lipstick that I wouldn't use everyday.
2006-07-27 11:40:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the product were truly better, I would spend the money. However, just because a product is more expensive, it does not mean it is better than a cheaper version. Some companies just charge more for fancy packaging, slick advertising, and gift with purchases.
2006-07-27 10:56:42 · answer #6 · answered by gemgrl19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually spend around $250 a month on make-up because i don't like to reapply and the brand i buy lasts way longer, but is a little more expensive than others!
2006-07-27 11:32:35 · answer #7 · answered by Kali 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go for quality. I mainly use Lancome. Their foundations and powder are great. And their Mascara is the best selling mascara in the USA. More importantly though is skin care. If you don't take care of your skin it will not matter how much you pay for your make-up. Always use a daily moisturizer with at least SPF 15. And I believe in eye cream as much as I believe in oxygen. lol
FYI.........everynight that you sleep in your makeup it ages your skin 7 days.
2006-07-27 11:06:06 · answer #8 · answered by tanyapmc0321 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mary Kay skincare products and color cosmetics is the best. It has been the #1 Best Selling Brand for 12 years now. Not all makeup is the same. MK is hypoallergenic and safe for sensitive skin. Try it for yourself and see. Ask me for free samples. I ship products for free.
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2006-07-27 18:03:56 · answer #9 · answered by jbsykes32 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, not really. I use Maybelline and it's pretty reasonable compared to the other brands like Mary Kay and so on. But I don't have to reapply it anytime during the day. It's stays on from morning when I apply it till night.
2006-07-27 14:33:57 · answer #10 · answered by cowgoesbaaa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋