Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:44:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.13 Do you notice any differences (on average) between more affordable and more expensive blushes? https://www.temptalia.com/do-you-notice-any-differences-on-average-between-more-affordable-and-more-expensive-blushes/ https://www.temptalia.com/do-you-notice-any-differences-on-average-between-more-affordable-and-more-expensive-blushes/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=536493 Yes, I feel like drugstore brands still are behind when it comes to producing high-performing color makeup, including blushes, bronzers, etc. They are getting better, but it feels like a very slow process. If you go indie, you can find some better and more affordable blushes, but as far as what you'll find at the drugstore vs. Sephora and the like, yeah, mid-end and higher-end tend to have more coverage, more refined/finely-milled powders, and they'll sit better on skin with less powderiness.]]> Yes, I feel like drugstore brands still are behind when it comes to producing high-performing color makeup, including blushes, bronzers, etc. They are getting better, but it feels like a very slow process. If you go indie, you can find some better and more affordable blushes, but as far as what you’ll find at the drugstore vs. Sephora and the like, yeah, mid-end and higher-end tend to have more coverage, more refined/finely-milled powders, and they’ll sit better on skin with less powderiness.

— Christine
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