actually that is not true, at least on the walmart or target brands. pretty much with expensive make up your just paying more for the brand. but if you take a look at the ingredients of the ';expensive'; make up, you can actually find the same ingredients on a cheaper make up without paying so much for it. . .
SO pretty much just compare ingredient and you will find there's no such thing as cheap make up its all the same stuff.Does cheap make up destroy your face?
It won't necessarily ';destroy'; your face, but when it comes down to make-up, most of the time price is quality. What goes on your skin, goes in your skin. Cheap cosmetics can look cheap, as well as do the OPPOSITE of what you're trying to acheive with your makeup: i.e. accentuate fine lines, wrinkles, pores; clog pores and worsen acne, breakouts, and blackheads; lipstick can feather more easily; little to no pigment due to ';fillers'; like talc; etc.
Things to look out for are parabens and petrochemicals. Parabens are preservatives and petrochemicals are from when products are petrolium based. There are pleanty of drugstore brands that are paraben and petrochemical free, but mostly I'd recommend brands like Bare Escentuals, Aveda, Fresh, Juice Beauty, and Carol's Daughter.
Another thing to look out for when shopping for cosmetics (and any type of product in general) is the lingo that the USDA allows companies to use. ';Natural'; products only need to be 7% of natural origin, ';made with organic materials'; products only need to be 70% of natural origin, and ';organic'; and ';certified organic'; need to be 95%+ organic.
Not to mention it's just more eco-friendly. PlantLove by Cargo will plant a tree everytime someone purchases a lipstick. Their packaging, as well as Aveda and Organic Wear by Physicians Formula is biodegrateable and/or recycleable. Aveda's plant is located in Blaine, MN and uses all 100% wind power to create and manufacture their products.
Some other cheaper, drugstore brands had things like lead in their mascaras, and were actually fighting so that they didn't have to take it out.
While some ingredients may be the same, ratios and quality are not. An industry insider tip, most department store brands are made in the same factories as drug store brands, but the drug store brands are often the ';off batches'; (the batches that didn't turn out quite right...that's actually how box hair colour started being sold), or are made with the old, left-over, and slightly contaminated ingredients as the more expensive brands.
Most of the time, spending a little bit more on your makeup is worth it in the log run.Does cheap make up destroy your face?
i think so,
if i had ten dollars to spend on makeup i would rather spend it on some nice mascara rather than a foundation and some eyeshadow..
some of the chemicals in cheap makeup can irritate your skin or make it oily, the eyeliners won't sharpen properly or smudge and well the lipsticks taste gross.
i never buy cheap makeup anymore.
of course ,that deepens on yr skin...
i for example use both(expensive and cheep)and i am very satisfied with both
i take cheap products for the one i use every day and little expensive for the one i use for special occasions...why%26gt;?well....because the ones i use every day are finishing fast,because u use them daily and clean them from yr face every evening....so,whats the point to have expensive?the cheap is cheap because does not stay so long on yr face/eyes...but for daily use are perfect...they stay long enough...
and when i must have a good look for longer time.like traveling ore parties(of any kind-club,birthdays...) i use the expensive ones,so i now for shire i have a good look longer and i don't haft to carry the makeup bag with me.
so i hope this helped...:)
it depends what kinda cheap brand your talking
maybelline and covergirl and all that are fine
but if its like 5 dollars foundation then yeah i wouldnt use itt
Let's just say cheap makeup is not recommended for your face.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Cheap make-up thats good?
Where can i find cheap make-up thats still good?Cheap make-up thats good?
Try e.l.f. (everything is $1) or make-up from the drug-stores, like neutrogena or l'oreal or the sonia kashuk line from Target.
This was on an episode of The View:
Paula Begoun, cosmetics expert and author of Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me gave us a map to finding the best drug store make up. Here's a list of the products she mentioned:
Moisturizers
Almay Milk Plus Moisturizer
Neutrogena Healthy Face Moisturizer
Eucerin Gentle Moisturizer
Revlon Vitamin C Moisturizer
Foundation
Almay One Coat Light %26amp; Easy Makeup
Cover Girl Aqua Smooth Makeup
Revlon Color Stay Lite Makeup
Black Opal True Color Maximum Coverage
Pressed Powder
Almay Skin Stays Clean Pressed Powder
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Pressed Powder
Blush
Loreal Feel Naturale Light
Softening Blush
Maybelline Pure Blush
Sonia Kashuk Luminous Cream Blush
Lip Gloss
Loreal Glass Shine High Lip Gloss
Lipstick
Cover Girl Triple Lipstick
Cover Girl Outlast All Day Lipcolor
Loreal Rouge Pulp Anti Feathering Lipcolor
Revlon Absolutely Fab Lip Cream
Mascara
Loreal Lash Architect
Maybelline Illegal Lengths
Eye Shadow
Jane Eye Shadow
Sonia Krushek Shadow
Make-up Remover
Almay Dual Phase Makeup RemoverCheap make-up thats good?
Loreal is a decent drugstore brand. Their makeup stuff is pretty good.
I use Affordable Mineral Makeup. It doesn't cost too much and it lasts a long time. My daughters use Mineral Girlz Makeup which is aimed at teens %26amp; tweens.
I have found from review sites and my own personal experience some products that are good.
Milani-all of their products in general
Rimmel-same
Revlon-colorstay eyeliner
Wet n Wild-good for nail polish, a lot of colors and they are cheap, just use a sally hanson top polish and youre all set
L'Oreal True Match or Maybelline Dream Matte. You can find these at any drug or department store and they are both good inexpensive choices. Check 'em out. Good luck !
I really like Cover Girl eyeshadows and Loreal lipsticks and mascaras. Physicians Formula is good for things like powder, bronzer and concealer (stuff you put right on your face).
cover girl is really good...in any pharmacy you can find cheap makeup... if they have a nice presentation they can work :)
Great Lash by Mabelline.
Cover girl eyeshadows.
Go to www.yvesrocher.com they have excellent make up and when you first order they give you all these dicounts and later on they give you more and more ways to purchase their make-up and skin care products.
I think Maybelline or Covergirl are your best bets for reasonably priced makeup.
I only use Maybelline mascara!
i like revlon, at least for foundation. i usually try to buy when on sale at local drugstore.
Try e.l.f. (everything is $1) or make-up from the drug-stores, like neutrogena or l'oreal or the sonia kashuk line from Target.
This was on an episode of The View:
Paula Begoun, cosmetics expert and author of Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me gave us a map to finding the best drug store make up. Here's a list of the products she mentioned:
Moisturizers
Almay Milk Plus Moisturizer
Neutrogena Healthy Face Moisturizer
Eucerin Gentle Moisturizer
Revlon Vitamin C Moisturizer
Foundation
Almay One Coat Light %26amp; Easy Makeup
Cover Girl Aqua Smooth Makeup
Revlon Color Stay Lite Makeup
Black Opal True Color Maximum Coverage
Pressed Powder
Almay Skin Stays Clean Pressed Powder
Neutrogena Healthy Defense Pressed Powder
Blush
Loreal Feel Naturale Light
Softening Blush
Maybelline Pure Blush
Sonia Kashuk Luminous Cream Blush
Lip Gloss
Loreal Glass Shine High Lip Gloss
Lipstick
Cover Girl Triple Lipstick
Cover Girl Outlast All Day Lipcolor
Loreal Rouge Pulp Anti Feathering Lipcolor
Revlon Absolutely Fab Lip Cream
Mascara
Loreal Lash Architect
Maybelline Illegal Lengths
Eye Shadow
Jane Eye Shadow
Sonia Krushek Shadow
Make-up Remover
Almay Dual Phase Makeup RemoverCheap make-up thats good?
Loreal is a decent drugstore brand. Their makeup stuff is pretty good.
I use Affordable Mineral Makeup. It doesn't cost too much and it lasts a long time. My daughters use Mineral Girlz Makeup which is aimed at teens %26amp; tweens.
I have found from review sites and my own personal experience some products that are good.
Milani-all of their products in general
Rimmel-same
Revlon-colorstay eyeliner
Wet n Wild-good for nail polish, a lot of colors and they are cheap, just use a sally hanson top polish and youre all set
L'Oreal True Match or Maybelline Dream Matte. You can find these at any drug or department store and they are both good inexpensive choices. Check 'em out. Good luck !
I really like Cover Girl eyeshadows and Loreal lipsticks and mascaras. Physicians Formula is good for things like powder, bronzer and concealer (stuff you put right on your face).
cover girl is really good...in any pharmacy you can find cheap makeup... if they have a nice presentation they can work :)
Great Lash by Mabelline.
Cover girl eyeshadows.
Go to www.yvesrocher.com they have excellent make up and when you first order they give you all these dicounts and later on they give you more and more ways to purchase their make-up and skin care products.
I think Maybelline or Covergirl are your best bets for reasonably priced makeup.
I only use Maybelline mascara!
i like revlon, at least for foundation. i usually try to buy when on sale at local drugstore.
Anyone know a site with good but cheap make up and brushes. uk only?
thanks
uk sites onlyAnyone know a site with good but cheap make up and brushes. uk only?
bootsAnyone know a site with good but cheap make up and brushes. uk only?
I think Lauren Luke still offers some great brushes for reasonably low prices.
http://www.youtube.com/user/panacea81
http://panacea81.blogspot.com/
The body Shop has awsome stuff
www.thebodyshop.com
I love the brushes garinteed to never go bad!
It may be a little pricey but it lasts a while.
You should try Boots or SuperDrug - the actual stores.
They're quite good value.
uk sites onlyAnyone know a site with good but cheap make up and brushes. uk only?
bootsAnyone know a site with good but cheap make up and brushes. uk only?
I think Lauren Luke still offers some great brushes for reasonably low prices.
http://www.youtube.com/user/panacea81
http://panacea81.blogspot.com/
The body Shop has awsome stuff
www.thebodyshop.com
I love the brushes garinteed to never go bad!
It may be a little pricey but it lasts a while.
You should try Boots or SuperDrug - the actual stores.
They're quite good value.
Where can i find cheap make up brushes?
walmart has cheap brushes and work really goodWhere can i find cheap make up brushes?
you can actually use paint brushes for makeup brushes. =]skin bleaching
you can actually use paint brushes for makeup brushes. =]
Any1 know of a good/cheap bridal make up artist in West Yorkshire?
I'm getting married in August this year and would like to have my make up done professionally, but cant afford to spend 拢80 + to have it done. Any1 know of any1 good in West Yorkshire that would come to my house to do it on the day?
Thanks in advance,
SarahAny1 know of a good/cheap bridal make up artist in West Yorkshire?
I am in Scotland, so can't help with someone in your local area.
What I did was go to the clinique counter at my local debenhams and get them to do a (free) makeover and show me how to do everything properly.
I then bought the makeup that I needed and did it myself.
Worth a try if you are on a budget!Any1 know of a good/cheap bridal make up artist in West Yorkshire?
Do you know what, I would speak to local hairdressers, they usually bump into bridal make up artists.
If I was on a budget i'd find one of my friends, there's always one girl who has perfect make up and really knows what she's doing, and they know you better, and what will suit you, spend the cash you have on a fabulous foundation and mascara!
yes i do
Thanks in advance,
SarahAny1 know of a good/cheap bridal make up artist in West Yorkshire?
I am in Scotland, so can't help with someone in your local area.
What I did was go to the clinique counter at my local debenhams and get them to do a (free) makeover and show me how to do everything properly.
I then bought the makeup that I needed and did it myself.
Worth a try if you are on a budget!Any1 know of a good/cheap bridal make up artist in West Yorkshire?
Do you know what, I would speak to local hairdressers, they usually bump into bridal make up artists.
If I was on a budget i'd find one of my friends, there's always one girl who has perfect make up and really knows what she's doing, and they know you better, and what will suit you, spend the cash you have on a fabulous foundation and mascara!
yes i do
Were to buy cheap make- up brushes?
resently ive started buying make-up but dont know were to buy cheap brushes,mac is expensive!Were to buy cheap make- up brushes?
Well at drugstores or department stores, there should be places for makeup, and near those aisle, there should be makeup brushes. I like the New York Color (NYC) brushes, $2 for a 5-set kit!
http://www.newyorkcolor.com/products/ind鈥?/a>Were to buy cheap make- up brushes?
Walgreens.Their eco brushes are really good and soft as well.
NO7 they come in packs i got an eyeshadow brush blender brush a eyebrow brush big blusher brush and small. its not to expensive and yooh can get it at boots.
hope i helped xoxo
Revlon has some now but I reccomend the Ecotools Brush Set that has good brushes for a starter.
I use Avon. Try this site: youravon.com/lhall6655. Email the lady nd she'll get u free shipping:)
E.L.F.
eyeslipsface.com
a dollar a brush and they're soft and they work (not alot of variety though)
CVS has really awesome brushes called ';Essence of beauty.';
They're inexpensive, and they're good quality.
Hope this helped! (:
well if you go to sephora at the valley plaza they have free sample brushes. so you could just grab some of those for free
http://sephora.com/browse/section.jhtml?鈥?/a>
not working out so good for you then here is a website
http://www.purespadirect.com/ProductDeta鈥?/a>
i really hoped i helped can you please vote me as best answer
markets
Try the sigma brushes..i heard they would make good duplicates for the mac brushes..they have the face brushes, and the eye brushes too..you can buy these in a set and i think they cost around $40, and they sell them individually too.
http://www.sigmamakeup.com/products.html
NYX.com, Sonia Kushik at Target, and it's an organic brand at CVS that has really good affordable brushes.
Michael's..they have the best ARTIST paintng brushes and thats what real makeup artists use. They are the same if not higher quality then MAC. If you can't get to your local Michael's try www.crownbrush.com thats where all the major cosmetics lines get their brushes and put their logo on them. Their is also www.elfcosmetics.com they have great brushes at cheap prices.And lastly try ebay if you know the exact type of brushes you want.Everything I listed the brushes are 10 bux and less usually depending on what your looking for. Hope that helps!
Well at drugstores or department stores, there should be places for makeup, and near those aisle, there should be makeup brushes. I like the New York Color (NYC) brushes, $2 for a 5-set kit!
http://www.newyorkcolor.com/products/ind鈥?/a>Were to buy cheap make- up brushes?
Walgreens.Their eco brushes are really good and soft as well.
NO7 they come in packs i got an eyeshadow brush blender brush a eyebrow brush big blusher brush and small. its not to expensive and yooh can get it at boots.
hope i helped xoxo
Revlon has some now but I reccomend the Ecotools Brush Set that has good brushes for a starter.
I use Avon. Try this site: youravon.com/lhall6655. Email the lady nd she'll get u free shipping:)
E.L.F.
eyeslipsface.com
a dollar a brush and they're soft and they work (not alot of variety though)
CVS has really awesome brushes called ';Essence of beauty.';
They're inexpensive, and they're good quality.
Hope this helped! (:
well if you go to sephora at the valley plaza they have free sample brushes. so you could just grab some of those for free
http://sephora.com/browse/section.jhtml?鈥?/a>
not working out so good for you then here is a website
http://www.purespadirect.com/ProductDeta鈥?/a>
i really hoped i helped can you please vote me as best answer
markets
Try the sigma brushes..i heard they would make good duplicates for the mac brushes..they have the face brushes, and the eye brushes too..you can buy these in a set and i think they cost around $40, and they sell them individually too.
http://www.sigmamakeup.com/products.html
NYX.com, Sonia Kushik at Target, and it's an organic brand at CVS that has really good affordable brushes.
Michael's..they have the best ARTIST paintng brushes and thats what real makeup artists use. They are the same if not higher quality then MAC. If you can't get to your local Michael's try www.crownbrush.com thats where all the major cosmetics lines get their brushes and put their logo on them. Their is also www.elfcosmetics.com they have great brushes at cheap prices.And lastly try ebay if you know the exact type of brushes you want.Everything I listed the brushes are 10 bux and less usually depending on what your looking for. Hope that helps!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Where can I find cheap, but good, make-up brushes?
Brands?
Stores?
Anythinggg, I need new brushes! :)Where can I find cheap, but good, make-up brushes?
the sephora brand brushes at sephora.Where can I find cheap, but good, make-up brushes?
cvs. i got a set of 4 two sided brushes for $15. the brand is essence of beauty. they are the best brushes i have ever bought!
Priceline
woolworths
uhhhhhhh...walmart??????
Either CVS, or Sally Beauty Supply. Those stores are pretty good, but Sally Beauty Supply may be a bit more expensive.
e.l.f. Eyes Lips Face makes really good brushes! They're cruelty free and all of their stuff (brushes and makeup!) is only a dollar! I have some of their brushes and they're perfect. Really good quality and you just can't beat the price. Take a look...: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/
And they do sell their products in stores, too, but your best bet is ordering online. The K-Mart by me that sells their products has a horrible selection!
Stores?
Anythinggg, I need new brushes! :)Where can I find cheap, but good, make-up brushes?
the sephora brand brushes at sephora.Where can I find cheap, but good, make-up brushes?
cvs. i got a set of 4 two sided brushes for $15. the brand is essence of beauty. they are the best brushes i have ever bought!
Priceline
woolworths
uhhhhhhh...walmart??????
Either CVS, or Sally Beauty Supply. Those stores are pretty good, but Sally Beauty Supply may be a bit more expensive.
e.l.f. Eyes Lips Face makes really good brushes! They're cruelty free and all of their stuff (brushes and makeup!) is only a dollar! I have some of their brushes and they're perfect. Really good quality and you just can't beat the price. Take a look...: http://www.eyeslipsface.com/
And they do sell their products in stores, too, but your best bet is ordering online. The K-Mart by me that sells their products has a horrible selection!
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