I like higher end foundations and eye shadows but for everything else I'll use a drug store brand. I've tried most drugstore foundations and they either make me break out or I get way too oily. I love NYX for my eyeliners and lip products!
For foundations/tinted moisturizers I use both, eyeshadows I use both, lip products I mainly use high end, and blush I use high end, but for eyeliner and to fill in my eyebrows I use drug store (usually nyx)
I prefer high end, but there are some 'online only' makeup brands that are priced at a drug store level that I adore and will buy again and again. Prior to my makeup addiction, everything I owned was drug store and I bought a lot of duds - mainly eye shadows. There are better drug store options now, but the world of makeup is too vast to limit myself. (Maybelline's Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze is a favorite of mine.)
I like both. When i do eye looks, i usually use drug store and higher end. I think for eye shadows and foundations its ok to spend more money. When it comes to mascara, i usually always use a maybelline one (illegal length is my fave!!). Lip gloss, my favorite right now is Jordana ASAP. Im not a big lip product person, so i use drugstore like revlon or jordana. Eyeliners I use high end(urban decay) and drugstore (elf cream liner, maybelline master precise, wet n wild coloricon pencil, nyx..). The eye shadows ive been using lately have been The body needs ($2 each), Elf 100 pc palette ($10), Lime Crime China Doll Palette, Wet n wild coloricon paletts ($2.99), Sleek Acid Palette ($10),and Urban Decay Book of shadow palettes. Blush I use MAC Tippy or Sally Hansen Poppy Love. i would use more high end if i had the money. :p though i have found that just because its costs more doesnt mean it works that great(like the too faced romantic palette..)
I agree, you get what you pay for. I'm strictly high end on my foundation,eye shadow and brushes. I've tried just about every drugstore foundation and eyeshadows there are out there and I'll never get them again. But I do use some Revlon lipsticks and other lower end lipglosses.
I think both high end and drugstore makeup products have their hits and misses. Some drugstore items are better quality then high end for the fraction of the cost, and some high end brands are worth spending more money on compare to their drugstore dupes, because of the quality. I think it should really come down to the product, not whether it is drugstore or high end.
I think Packaging has alot to do with it and lets face it normally High end products have the better more appealing packaging.!!!
Soo u laadies Like the Drugstore Lipsticks.. I haven't tried any in a while but i think i will be soon.. What are some of the best ones???
Nadia I agree On High end... But Liptsick.. i usually try to buy things that are mineral based of hydrating ... for that fact alone ...
Ashley i agree 100% you get what you pay for and i too buy minerl based products and I oove me some indie brands... I have been meaning to stock up on Bare Essential.. I am hearing its a great foundation when trying to acheive that everyday flawless but not "Madeup look"
Marissa I agree people seem to equate price with qulaity and that couldn't be futher from the truth in alot of instances... Sooo what are some of your favorite Drugstore items, and by which brand????
Alli I love your ratio because i can relate.. i go high end until my pockets says otherwise... alot ..lol
Tina Great reasoning.. may i ask which Drugstore brands are ur favorite and do u have any particular drugstore products u swear by????
L'Oreal is actually good liquid foundation for being a drug store brand and my favorite eye shadow palate ever is by Profusion and I bought it at Ross. NYC has cheap lipsticks with good pigmentation and who can pass up Sally Beauty Supplies 99cent mini nail polish, perfect for 'now' shades
Aug 25, 2012
Tierra C.
(Jess) I absolutely love Maybelline mascara's.. they have worked better for me than any Dior mascara ever has
(Ashlee) I agree.. except i have a Smash Box Hd palette and the pigments fade really quickly even with primer or a base applied underneath.... But i haven't tried any drugstore primers.. maybe i should be glad:)..lol
(Candy) me too... I sometimes fall under the hype and try raved products but which gems have you found in the drugstore.. i'm trying to diversify my kit and i would love to add a few affordable items
(Deanna) I agree... Its about what you can pull off.. i have used some drugstore brand pigments with MAC primer and u wouldn't know the difference
(Shelley) Nice.. thats my take on it.. i am a mixture of both Drugstore and High-end.. Which Lipstick do
(Katrina) I actually really Like some Drugstore brand Mascra's because the high end one's i have tried... haven't been soo great but which ones do u use maybe i need to give them a try
Aug 25, 2012
Tierra C.
(Mary) Thats right Mary whatever compliments you.. is good for you! xoxo
(Bethany) I've never tried Jordana.. i am gonna get me some on my next trip to cvs.. how do u like the Elf Cream liner.. i have heard mixed reviews????? Agreed Just because it cost more doesn't mean it works great
(Savannah) Yes You get what u pay for.. i love the lower in End Lipglosses .. a few of my favorites have been drugstore brand
(Soraya)- Agreed it should come down to the quality or the product.. not whether its High end or Drug store.. but thats the grouping i can best describe them with
(Kitty) Right its all about what works best for you XOXO
(Rai) Thats a Fair and even opinion.. most of the response shave been the same...Both are indeed great darling..
(Valerie:) Wow I actually have the profusion palette and it is my absolute favorite because the colors last and they actually show up.. i looked into figuring out their manufacturer but found a dead in....Its just soo funny i thought i was the only person in the word with this palette i brought it because it was soo pretty pink and silver and i loved the pigment variety.. i haven't tried L'oreals foundations to date but which line do u prefer???
I definitely mix it up! I probably own more HE stuff because I love going and talking to the people working there and rambling about their new stuff, but some of my DS make up is some of my favourite. But I think a lot of the DS brands in the UK have excellent quality (Sleek, 17, Models Own, Barry M, MeMeMe, MUA, Collection has some really good stuff...), so it really makes no difference to me in much other than price and shopping experience.
@Tierra its worked good for me so far. I bought the angle eye liner brush to use with it, and works awesome!! it stays put for me and its very black.
I work at Ross and when we get the profusion palettes, some ladies come in and buy them all. lol I've yet to try them but some fellow co workers swore by them as well.
I remember buying the Estee Lauder double wear foundation a few years ago, I still don't think it was THAT much better than the drugstore foundation I wear now, which is the L'Oreal infallible foundation..
I think whatever it is, drugstore or high end, one should do her/his research before purchasing a product. I used to think mac foundations were probably amazing, until I tried one of them on myself in the store, so, so, so very thick. Too thick for my taste, man, would that feel heavy and cakey on my face.
Right now, I have mostly drugstore with some mid-end things....Stila, Urban, Estee Lauder, Benefit, Sephora brand, and I'm looking for more mid and high end things, in the future. But I am relatively happy with the performance of my drugstore stuff- plus, its not always that cheap, and they are making better products now than ever before. Wet n Wild keeps blowing me away with their eye shadows, for instance!
I have mostly drugstore because I love bargain hunting. I do have so high end stuff (MAC foundation, Too Faced Natural Eye palette..) but I'm mostly a drugstore girl. You can find so many things at the drugstore that most people would think is cheap or something. Wet n Wild has the best eye shadow I have ver tried, honestly.
I have a love for both. The two things I refuse to by high end are mascara's and lip liners. Foundations, high end. As for concealers, I used to do only high end til I found Black Opal. Eyeshadows and lipsticks are both. Blushes I've bought drugstore but I prefer higher end.
@ Julianne Yeah some drugstore stuff ISN'T that cheap....L'Oreal lipsticks run about 11 dollars where I live...What's the point? Why not use a few more dollars and get a MAC lipstick.
Tierra I found my hands down, absolute favorite mascara at a company called 100% pure. They use fruits mostly for the pigments, the blue is from blueberry, purple from blackberry and the black is from black tea. They aren't waterproof but they smell amazing and work very well. They are only about $18 dollars too, which is not that bad.
I know I commented before already but I don't really consider NYX a drugstore brand because where I live no drugstore sells it i have to go to ULTA to get it. and to be honest I have their eyeshadows, pencils, blushes, and lipsticks and love them. also I love love love wet n wilds eyeshadows. They are NOT the same company from when I was in my teens and now I am 30. I would say with a good primer both will last I use my UDPP for that with no creasing. When it comes to high end or even the major brands I use UD Naked and of course the UDPP but for foundation I use MAC. I feel that people get caught up and don't know that it doesn't matter. I have on all NYX except for the UDPP and I think it looks nice
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Aug 24, 2012
Courtney M.
I like higher end foundations and eye shadows but for everything else I'll use a drug store brand. I've tried most drugstore foundations and they either make me break out or I get way too oily. I love NYX for my eyeliners and lip products!
Aug 24, 2012
Molly B.
For foundations/tinted moisturizers I use both, eyeshadows I use both, lip products I mainly use high end, and blush I use high end, but for eyeliner and to fill in my eyebrows I use drug store (usually nyx)
Aug 25, 2012
Nichole H.
I prefer high end, but there are some 'online only' makeup brands that are priced at a drug store level that I adore and will buy again and again. Prior to my makeup addiction, everything I owned was drug store and I bought a lot of duds - mainly eye shadows. There are better drug store options now, but the world of makeup is too vast to limit myself. (Maybelline's Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze is a favorite of mine.)
Aug 25, 2012
Mary P.
i have alot of name brands but i don't mind drug store brands either, whatever looks good on me & doesnt irritate my skin, its all good!
Aug 25, 2012
Bethany R.
I like both. When i do eye looks, i usually use drug store and higher end. I think for eye shadows and foundations its ok to spend more money. When it comes to mascara, i usually always use a maybelline one (illegal length is my fave!!). Lip gloss, my favorite right now is Jordana ASAP. Im not a big lip product person, so i use drugstore like revlon or jordana. Eyeliners I use high end(urban decay) and drugstore (elf cream liner, maybelline master precise, wet n wild coloricon pencil, nyx..). The eye shadows ive been using lately have been The body needs ($2 each), Elf 100 pc palette ($10), Lime Crime China Doll Palette, Wet n wild coloricon paletts ($2.99), Sleek Acid Palette ($10),and Urban Decay Book of shadow palettes. Blush I use MAC Tippy or Sally Hansen Poppy Love. i would use more high end if i had the money. :p though i have found that just because its costs more doesnt mean it works that great(like the too faced romantic palette..)
Aug 25, 2012
Savannah N.
I agree, you get what you pay for. I'm strictly high end on my foundation,eye shadow and brushes. I've tried just about every drugstore foundation and eyeshadows there are out there and I'll never get them again. But I do use some Revlon lipsticks and other lower end lipglosses.
Aug 25, 2012
Soraya F.
I think both high end and drugstore makeup products have their hits and misses. Some drugstore items are better quality then high end for the fraction of the cost, and some high end brands are worth spending more money on compare to their drugstore dupes, because of the quality. I think it should really come down to the product, not whether it is drugstore or high end.
Aug 25, 2012
Kitty V.
i use drug store makeup and it works good for me and im always on a tight budget so its good for me
Aug 25, 2012
Rai C.
I like both! I don't prefer one over the other.
Aug 25, 2012
Tierra C.
I think Packaging has alot to do with it and lets face it normally High end products have the better more appealing packaging.!!!
Soo u laadies Like the Drugstore Lipsticks.. I haven't tried any in a while but i think i will be soon.. What are some of the best ones???
Nadia I agree On High end... But Liptsick.. i usually try to buy things that are mineral based of hydrating ... for that fact alone ...
Ashley i agree 100% you get what you pay for and i too buy minerl based products and I oove me some indie brands... I have been meaning to stock up on Bare Essential.. I am hearing its a great foundation when trying to acheive that everyday flawless but not "Madeup look"
Marissa I agree people seem to equate price with qulaity and that couldn't be futher from the truth in alot of instances... Sooo what are some of your favorite Drugstore items, and by which brand????
Alli I love your ratio because i can relate.. i go high end until my pockets says otherwise... alot ..lol
Tina Great reasoning.. may i ask which Drugstore brands are ur favorite and do u have any particular drugstore products u swear by????
Aug 25, 2012
Valarie V.
L'Oreal is actually good liquid foundation for being a drug store brand and my favorite eye shadow palate ever is by Profusion and I bought it at Ross. NYC has cheap lipsticks with good pigmentation and who can pass up Sally Beauty Supplies 99cent mini nail polish, perfect for 'now' shades
Aug 25, 2012
Tierra C.
(Jess) I absolutely love Maybelline mascara's.. they have worked better for me than any Dior mascara ever has
(Ashlee) I agree.. except i have a Smash Box Hd palette and the pigments fade really quickly even with primer or a base applied underneath.... But i haven't tried any drugstore primers.. maybe i should be glad:)..lol
(Candy) me too... I sometimes fall under the hype and try raved products but which gems have you found in the drugstore.. i'm trying to diversify my kit and i would love to add a few affordable items
(Deanna) I agree... Its about what you can pull off.. i have used some drugstore brand pigments with MAC primer and u wouldn't know the difference
(Shelley) Nice.. thats my take on it.. i am a mixture of both Drugstore and High-end.. Which Lipstick do
(Katrina) I actually really Like some Drugstore brand Mascra's because the high end one's i have tried... haven't been soo great but which ones do u use maybe i need to give them a try
Aug 25, 2012
Tierra C.
(Mary) Thats right Mary whatever compliments you.. is good for you! xoxo
(Bethany) I've never tried Jordana.. i am gonna get me some on my next trip to cvs.. how do u like the Elf Cream liner.. i have heard mixed reviews????? Agreed Just because it cost more doesn't mean it works great
(Savannah) Yes You get what u pay for.. i love the lower in End Lipglosses .. a few of my favorites have been drugstore brand
(Soraya)- Agreed it should come down to the quality or the product.. not whether its High end or Drug store.. but thats the grouping i can best describe them with
(Kitty) Right its all about what works best for you XOXO
(Rai) Thats a Fair and even opinion.. most of the response shave been the same...Both are indeed great darling..
(Valerie:) Wow I actually have the profusion palette and it is my absolute favorite because the colors last and they actually show up.. i looked into figuring out their manufacturer but found a dead in....Its just soo funny i thought i was the only person in the word with this palette i brought it because it was soo pretty pink and silver and i loved the pigment variety.. i haven't tried L'oreals foundations to date but which line do u prefer???
Aug 25, 2012
Valarie V.
TJ Maxx and Ross seem to have the palates regularly. The one I have is $180
My favorite L'oreal foundation line is the true match
Aug 25, 2012
Terra M.
@Tierra
Some great drugstore lipsticks are the Rimmel Kate Moss and Milani:)
Aug 26, 2012
Nic R.
I definitely mix it up! I probably own more HE stuff because I love going and talking to the people working there and rambling about their new stuff, but some of my DS make up is some of my favourite. But I think a lot of the DS brands in the UK have excellent quality (Sleek, 17, Models Own, Barry M, MeMeMe, MUA, Collection has some really good stuff...), so it really makes no difference to me in much other than price and shopping experience.
Aug 26, 2012
Bethany R.
@Tierra its worked good for me so far. I bought the angle eye liner brush to use with it, and works awesome!! it stays put for me and its very black.
I work at Ross and when we get the profusion palettes, some ladies come in and buy them all. lol I've yet to try them but some fellow co workers swore by them as well.
Aug 26, 2012
Aferdita N.
I remember buying the Estee Lauder double wear foundation a few years ago, I still don't think it was THAT much better than the drugstore foundation I wear now, which is the L'Oreal infallible foundation..
I think whatever it is, drugstore or high end, one should do her/his research before purchasing a product. I used to think mac foundations were probably amazing, until I tried one of them on myself in the store, so, so, so very thick. Too thick for my taste, man, would that feel heavy and cakey on my face.
Aug 26, 2012
Julianne J.
Right now, I have mostly drugstore with some mid-end things....Stila, Urban, Estee Lauder, Benefit, Sephora brand, and I'm looking for more mid and high end things, in the future. But I am relatively happy with the performance of my drugstore stuff- plus, its not always that cheap, and they are making better products now than ever before. Wet n Wild keeps blowing me away with their eye shadows, for instance!
Aug 26, 2012
Jennifer B.
I have mostly drugstore because I love bargain hunting. I do have so high end stuff (MAC foundation, Too Faced Natural Eye palette..) but I'm mostly a drugstore girl. You can find so many things at the drugstore that most people would think is cheap or something. Wet n Wild has the best eye shadow I have ver tried, honestly.
Aug 26, 2012
Pamela W.
I have a love for both. The two things I refuse to by high end are mascara's and lip liners. Foundations, high end. As for concealers, I used to do only high end til I found Black Opal. Eyeshadows and lipsticks are both. Blushes I've bought drugstore but I prefer higher end.
Aug 26, 2012
Terra M.
@ Julianne Yeah some drugstore stuff ISN'T that cheap....L'Oreal lipsticks run about 11 dollars where I live...What's the point? Why not use a few more dollars and get a MAC lipstick.
Aug 26, 2012
Kitty V.
thank you
Aug 26, 2012
Ashley S.
Tierra I found my hands down, absolute favorite mascara at a company called 100% pure. They use fruits mostly for the pigments, the blue is from blueberry, purple from blackberry and the black is from black tea. They aren't waterproof but they smell amazing and work very well. They are only about $18 dollars too, which is not that bad.
Aug 26, 2012
Beatrice K.