For things like thicker moisturizers, I do; I feel like mid-end (not necessarily high-end or luxury-priced) will give me a better texture (creamier but not as heavy or as thick) and dry down, but there are affordable gems to be found everywhere. Luxury skincare usually has an overwhelming scent,...

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I think mascara is a place where you can readily get high performing mascara for under $10, though I still find I gravitate toward higher-end favorites, but I think it’s more because I have them accessible/already owned. We might see more recent technology or innovation at a higher-end brand...

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The packaging seems to be the most noticeable difference to me with more affordable brands having a lighter, almost more fragile-feeling plastic compared to mid-end brands. High-end brands sometimes feel a bit more weightless on average. I don’t think that there are massive quality differences...

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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...

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There are exceptions, but a lot of drugstore brands put out weaker, more powdery eyeshadow, so it takes more hunting and research to find the gems. I also think it depends on what you’re looking for, too, because if you don’t want pigment or don’t mind powderiness, then the differences would...

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Maybelline Super Stay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipcolors, Sydney Grace Eyeshadow, Sydney Grace Cream Eyeshadow, ColourPop Super Shock Shadow, ColourPop Blush Stix.

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La Mer The Soft Fluid Foundation (hurts me still to say this), Sonia G brushes (and Japanese brushes in general), Natasha Denona Eyeshadow Palettes, Pat McGrath Eyeshadow Palettes, Chanel Blushes.

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Sonia G. Build Three and one crease brush, beautyblender, elf Buffing Foundation Brush, Smith 205 Angled Liner Brush.

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Pat McGrath Midnight Sun and Bronze Seduction palettes, Sydney Grace x Temptalia bundle (that’s one, right??), Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill mascara, and an eyeliner set by Sephora or UD!

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