I Must Confess: recently I’ve discovered that expensive makeup isn’t always the best.
I’ve shared before about Miss 17’s makeup obsession. See those drawers (below)? Filled to overflowing with makeup!
It does come in very handy though – if I run out of any particular product, she always has plenty I can borrow. And if I’ve heard rave reviews about a brand, she has usually not only heard all about it, but has trialled it as well.
Which is why I can confirm that expensive makeup isn’t always the best.
For a long time, Miss 17 lusted after “MAC” cosmetics; to her, they represented the Holy Grail of the makeup world.
Expensive But Disappointing
However she discovered that sometimes products really don’t live up to all the hype, and was disappointed to learn:
- MAC lipstick bleeds – something that has NEVER been a problem for her young lips before, or with any other brand;
- MAC foundation smells like paint. And you put it on your face. Ewwww!
(As you can see though, this hasn’t stopped her from buying more. I told you she had a bit of a problem an obsession!)
Cheap in Price but not Quality
Just for the record, Miss 17 says that when it comes to a great product at a budget price, you really can’t go past:
- Ulta3 lipsticks which retail at under $5 each (I love them too – my favourite is a matte shade called “Rose Bloom”);
- Revlon Colourstay foundation, around $25 (My pick is Garnier BB cream which is even cheaper, about $12 from memory).
So there you have it: expensive makeup isn’t always the best.
Do you like MAC? Or are you a budget beauty like me 😉 ?
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