What not to spurge on with beauty

Save your money, what not to splurge on

Sometimes as people we like to indulge the best of things when they might not be worth it. Here are some things I think are not so necessary to splurge on.

·         Lipsticks/ glosses

o   Lipsticks come in all colors and finishes. The best thing about them is they are easily purchased at the drugstore for less than $10. Why spend $16 on a MAC lipstick when you can buy a similar color for less? People say that it’s all in the formulation and brand which I say ok, but if I can put chopstick on for one dollar and buy extremely pigmented lipsticks from Wet & Wild for $2 my $20 goes a long way. That’s essentially 8 lipsticks and a chap stick. This could also be done for special colors that you know you’re not going to use on a regular basis or a trail color.

·         Eye shadows

o   Once again eyeshadows are everywhere and the best part is that they can be found anywhere. So why pay $10 per eyeshadow or more, when you can buy a quad for $6? Maybelline, Revlon, Milani , ELF, Wet &Wild, and Nyx all have great colors in duos and much more. The most important thing to have is an eyeshadow primer to make sure they last and that’s all. You don’t need to run out and get the Urban Decay palettes especially if you’re not going to use all those colors or if you want to create your own custom pallet. Just get a Z-pallet and have fun creating your own which you can change and it didn’t cost you $60.

·         Blush

o   Blush to me is one of those things I personally don’t use much making it the best thing to buy at a drugstore. Why would spend $28 on a single benefit blush when I can get a $5 ELF blush that I will use just as much. Which won’t hurt as much to replace either. But blushes come in different constancies which may be a bit tricky  

·         Mascara/ eyeliner

 o   Mascara is only good for 3 months, before its over run by bacteria. So spending $20 for a mascara is a bit ridiculous. since there is always a similar mascara  for less. Waterproof mascara, black and colored can be found in the drugstore. Plus if you don't finish it all before 3 months it wont be such  a waste. You also can experiment more easily with formulas and brushes without the hefty price. Eyeliners fall into the same category, except they last a little longer.

These are just some items that I think aren't worth spending more than $20 for. Of course to each-their-own, but I know that not everyone is will to spend so much for no reason. One thing I do believe that if you can spend a little more you can find a foundation for you. Shades and skin types play a big factor in foundation. Plus ingredients do make a difference, for example skin clearing, or anti-age and sunscreens can be a concern.
I hope you have enjoyed this please leave a comment on what do you think is not worth getting for a higher price.