Is the more expensive makeup worth the money?

Question

I have recently graduated college and I am looking for some new makeup. I have visited several of the makeup counters at Belk and Dillards. I am trying to decide is it really worth the money to buy from somewhere like Prescriptives or Clinique or should I just stick with something from Wal-mart. I have had trouble with breakouts and blemishes for a while as well. I just found an acne treatment that is working. Will makeup make a difference as well. I am completely clueless. Should I spend the extra money??????

Answer 1

yes, but if your careful you dont have to spend too much money...I love prescriptives...the foundation goes on so lightly and flawlessly and their eye shadows are awesome...what I like to do is spend the little extra cash on my base and powder from prescriptives(especially since it is mixed to match my skintone), and then go to wallgreens or wallmart to get things like eyeliner, mascara, blush, shadows, etc...this is the definite way to go...trust me!

Answer 2

Those are worth buying only if you can afford it. There are inexpensive brands out there that work good too. I have learned that the really cheap makeup is no good. So, you don't want to go too cheap, but if you can afford it, go for the clinique and Lancome, but if you can't, I have had great success w/Loreal products. Their foundation Loreal True Match is AWESOME! The only makeup that I buy super cheap because I use it so much and I probably have like 5 tubes of the same color in my purse, is lip gloss. I buy the Wet and Wild. Otherwise, I do try to spend at least $10 on foundation. You can always find eyeshadows that have all the different colors in it as well that are inexpensive in store brands. Otherwise, you are spending like $12 for one color of clinique or lancome. Forget that.

Answer 3

No way I have seen so many television trials that show that there is virtually no difference between makeup that is from WalMart or the expensive counter stuff! Did you know that companies like Lancome also own Loreal, the store brand, and all of their products are very similar. I love makeup and I buy a lot of it but it spoils after awhile and makeup trends change so it would be wasteful to spend a lot on the "expensive" stuff. By the way, I am also a college grad. and I have good skin, even with the cheaper stuff.

Answer 4

NO. I watched an episode on the Tyra show and they had an experiment with makeup from a drugstore and the more expensive makeup. Half of a womans face was made up with the drugstore makeup and the other half with expensive makeup. Her face looked exactly the same. The expensive makeup she wore came to a total of 221 dollars. The drugstore makeup came to a total of 47 dollars. So to answer your question, the makeup looks just as good from the drugstore.

Answer 5

Well the more expensive make-up does actually make quite a difference. Not only in your wallet though lol..it lasts longer and looks better. You wont have to apply a million times. Make up can effect your acne. Such as stuff that blocks pores. (cover up, concealers), just be sure to buy oil free, and also use a make up remover every night before you sleep. Youll be more satisfied with the look if you spend a couple extra bucks. Have fun shopping! xo

Answer 6

It relies upon on the makeup and your man or woman determination. I grew up utilising drug shop products, yet then i began utilising extreme end makeup like blush, and eyeshadow and that i might want to by no skill bypass back to the drug shop products. they're nice too, do not get me incorrect, yet in my opinion, extreme end stuff like MAC, income, Stila, and Nars, are all properly actually worth the money and that i have not regretted paying better.

Answer 7

You get what you pay for. Actually I like Avon products. They aren't too expensive (about the same price as Cover Girl & Maybelline) and they work really well. They are the number 1 seller of cosmetics and there's a reason! I just started selling it recentlly but I've been using it for much longer!

Answer 8

yes. in high school i wasn't really working and did not have a lot of money to buy good makeup.. i broke out a lot in high school from using cheap makeup. my dermatologist suggested that i do buy more expensive makeup because it is better quality. and u can also tell more expensive makeup is better quality.. the eyeshadows stay on longer. you're more likely not to be allergic to the eyeliner.or something..so yea, i say more expensive makeup is worth it


since i have a job now i use clinique is really good

Answer 9

You get what you pay for. Mascara is probably safe to buy the cheaper line, say Maybelline, but the foundation, blush, etc. is best to be bought at the make-up counter where the trained salesperson behind the counter can guide you to the best make up for your skin type and color.

Answer 10

Clinique has a great reputation. However, in my experience, the best one I have found is Neutrogena Oil-Free Makeup from Walgreens. It clears pores, and blends skin tones to make my complexion appear flawless. I love it!

Answer 11

definetly! the makeup may be more expensive but it makes you look a WHOLE lot better. it actually lasts compared to the cheap stuff that people tend to buy. yeah its cheaper but it doesnt mean that it is better. plus the makeup counter workers really help to pick out what looks good with your skin tone and what doesn't. and if you have any questions they're more than happy to answer them.