Cleansers and body washes, since they don’t sit on the skin long and just go down the drain, so being efficacious is important but spending a lot is not typically necessary. I will splurge on lipstick, but I think you can find stellar lipstick formulas at all price points.
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Cream bronzer, mascara
…..yeah, but can you find a dupe for MAC Craving at ANY price point? Sorry, just had to get that out there.
For me, it’s also probably body wash, though I love finding a high ticket item marked down!
MAC has d/c a lot of my favorite lipsticks too!
Mascara! For me, certain drugstore mascaras work just as well as or better than any mid-range or high-end products I’ve tried. I know a lot of people disagree with that, but I have not found anything that works better for me than CoverGirl Clump Crusher.
Cleansers, body washes, lip gloss, mascara.
Most skincare tbh. I am perfectly happy with my Cerave, The Ordinary, and Vanicream products. My skin cannot stand botanicals or fragrance and it seems like the high end brands use them generously.
Mascara, setting powder, makeup remover, body wash, lip balm, lip liner.
Lip gloss and mascara – I have tried many, many kinds and my favorite drug store options perform just as well or better than the pricey stuff. Also perfume – not because I don’t like specialty perfumes, but because I like to change my perfumes out frequently, so sample sizes or slightly larger are the best option for me. Brushes – I have found that Real Techniques and Eco Tools work just fine, with a few supplements from e.l.f. or Morphe.
Cleansers
Lip balms
Most skin care except for serums
Eyeshadows in new or uncertain colors
Mascara is numero uno! Just L’Oreal Lash Paradise WP for me. Also, sunscreen for the body, shower wash, hand soap, facial cleanser, and thanks to companies like The Ordinary and Inkey List, actives and serums.
Hand cream. The best I’ve found that works wonders is O’Keeffe’s Working Hands. Not greasy but keeps my hands gorgeous. I’m now using it on my feet and legs. Big tube for $5.99 ! Happiness !
Lipstick for sure. There is always a more affordable brand that does just as well (or better!) than the really high end brands.
Eyeshadow, blush and lipstick. There are plenty of great formulas around at lower price points, which makes trying something out of your comfort zone easier.
I agree, cleansers and body washes but also hand cream, body moisturizers and lip balms, the latter probably because I have a lot of inexpensive ones I like.
Bodywash, nail polish, face cleanser
The list of what I don’t splurge on is far greater than what I do:
Lipsticks – generally I have found that CP’s and Maybelline’s lipsticks are pretty good value, plus whatever more HE or mid end brands I get on sale from an online Australian retailer – such as Shiseido is fine for me.
Mascaras
Setting Powder – my new Elf one is fabulous
Cleansers, day and night time moisturisers – I generally get on sale from Priceline or Chemist Warehouse
Serums and oils – The Ordinary and The Inkey List
Body washes and body lotions – I use a variety of sensitive skin body washes and the Dermaveen Eczema lotions – again on sale.
Blushes and mascara.