I've been watching a lot of beauty gurus on YT and I love all their makeup! The only problem is a lot of it looks high end and I can't afford it right now! :x But I want to know what's the best high end makeup I can and definetly SHOULD purchase! I've looked at Urban Decay and Mac but haven't purchased any yet! Please Help? Thanks!
MAC is more middle-end than high end, tbh.
I'm fond of Tarina Tarantino (the more affordable "high end" stuff). Urban Decay is good too. My number one suggestion when it comes to buying more expensive makeup is to always look into sets/palettes. you get more for your buck that way.
Well, I discovered Hourglass eyeshadow duos the other day...a bit pricey for 2 shades($38) but I discovered these puppies are super pigmented and far from powdery. Almost creamy and when I dampen my brush it comes out even more vibrant. I like mentioned they are super expensive so I picked out a palette duo that I know I will wear quite often and in shades that I don't have in my collection already. I picked up the duo "Duo". I wouldn't consider MAC a high end brand but like Rikki P I would have to agree that it is a middle-end brand rather than high-end. If funds are super tight I suggest getting a least one high-end item in a eyeshadow palette and save $$$ on the other items and go lower in expense. At least with palettes you do get more options for your money. :)
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Aug 11, 2012
Samantha J.
I've been watching a lot of beauty gurus on YT and I love all their makeup! The only problem is a lot of it looks high end and I can't afford it right now! :x But I want to know what's the best high end makeup I can and definetly SHOULD purchase! I've looked at Urban Decay and Mac but haven't purchased any yet! Please Help? Thanks!
Aug 12, 2012
Rikki P.
MAC is more middle-end than high end, tbh.
I'm fond of Tarina Tarantino (the more affordable "high end" stuff). Urban Decay is good too. My number one suggestion when it comes to buying more expensive makeup is to always look into sets/palettes. you get more for your buck that way.
Aug 12, 2012
Shelley W.
Well, I discovered Hourglass eyeshadow duos the other day...a bit pricey for 2 shades($38) but I discovered these puppies are super pigmented and far from powdery. Almost creamy and when I dampen my brush it comes out even more vibrant. I like mentioned they are super expensive so I picked out a palette duo that I know I will wear quite often and in shades that I don't have in my collection already. I picked up the duo "Duo". I wouldn't consider MAC a high end brand but like Rikki P I would have to agree that it is a middle-end brand rather than high-end. If funds are super tight I suggest getting a least one high-end item in a eyeshadow palette and save $$$ on the other items and go lower in expense. At least with palettes you do get more options for your money. :)