I read this paragraph a few more times and realized I sounded super judge-y and condescending which is wrong and also not the way I was actually feeling about the subject. So here is my sincere apology for that bit of foolishness.
What I really mean to say is that I understand why women spend on better quality products (when it is within their means to do so) it just is something not very practical for me since I wear makeup only a few hours during the day and wash it off well each night. I don't wear foundation or anything all day like some women, and the better quality in this case can make a big difference.
But spending a bunch on colors has never been within my means and I always did very well with "off brand" products and had no complaints, so it seemed wasteful to me to spend more money on it. I need to remember that not everyone is in my same situation that buying quality or name brand products is a huge splurge or burden.
Anyway, I wanted to show you my walmart shopping haul from today :-P
Loreal Healthy Look Color: On sale for $4.00
Glycerin: $2.98
NYC Liquid Eyeliner: $2.74
Vaseline Bath Beads: $1.98
NYC Pencil Sharpener: $0.93
NYC Retro Red Lipstick: $0.93
TOTAL $13.56
And I feel like this was a total splurge... HAHA
My last beauty real beauty purchase was several months ago. It was a huge kit from Ulta with 36 eye shadows, 4 eye liners, 6 blushes, a bronzer, a powder, a concealer, at least 10 lip colors, and a set of travel makeup brushes for like $25. It was the first time I ever owned my own set of colors. Before I had always used my mom's!
Do you spend the big bucks on cosmetics and beauty products? What do you find are the benefits of upgrading? Any thrifty tips?
Nice buys. I like a combo of steals and splurges. Depending on what it is and if I have the cash. Look for coupons for cosmetics and other products. I miss coupons.
ReplyDeletedefinitely a good tip. i didn't wear makeup much before i got married so pretty much every purchase i made was a splurge lol
Deletesince i don't buy makeup (or wear it) that saves me money lol
ReplyDeletelol i was the same before i got married. i would have to wash it off before i leave the house and it was frustrating so i didn't bother. but my husband likes it when i look girly at home so :-P it was something small i could do that he liked.
Deletemy husband doesn't care if i wear it or not:)
DeleteI really can't spend 12 euro on mascara for example, and that's how much the ones from a brand cost, at least.
ReplyDeleteI usually buy make-up once every two years or so lol. I almost never wear lipstick or eye-shadow. I think it's more beneficial to spend my money on creams and lotions that take care of my hair and skin.
I honestly spend on my cosmetics.. I use MAC/Guerlain/Chanel/Dior/YSL/NARS etc... I find the quality is higher... and in the long run.. I don't want things that were not made of the best quality touching my face. If one can afford it.. I truly believe it's worth splurging on.
ReplyDeleteyeah i completely understand what you mean. thanks for you comment! i think if i wore makeup more consistently for longer periods, i would be much more worried about the quality than I have been so far.
Deletejust wanted to let you all know that after re-reading this post i did some re-rewriting to more accurately describe what I meant.
ReplyDeletesincere apologies if I offended anyone with my previous bad wording...