Drugstore vs. High end products.

July 12th 2012,

           drugstore vs High end cosmetics, is there really a difference in the quality? Not really.


Yes, we all may be tempted to buy high end cosmetics, because of there perfect packaging or that line "You get what you pay for". But before you go out to Sephora and break the bank maybe you should try to consider a drug store:)


Mascaras,


Truth is, Drug store mascara is not ANY different from high end mascaras. In some cases drug store mascara can actually be better then high end stores. Studies have even proven there is no difference, only in the price. 

Eye shadows,


There also isn't much of  a difference in eye shadow! Yes, high end eye shadows can be extremely nice, full of pigment and last all day. But who says you can't find a dupe at a drugstore? Chances are you can, so before you spend $20+ dollars on a tin of eye shadow try to find a dupe:) 
High end eye shadows can be a hit and miss, same goes for drugstore but if you find the right products its not any different.
 (Formula's physician sells amazing eye shadows at the drug store;) 

Foundation,


Foundation is a different story, its said to be defiantly better in high end stores. Although you can still find a few good foundations in the drug store. I think the key to having a good foundation is by really paying attention to your skin. If its oily, go for a oil free foundation that you can find at the drug store.




Lipstick,


Lip stick is also around the same quality, there can be hits and misses in both the high end stores and drugstores. As long as you find a good brand in the drugstore like Revlon then your lipstick should look great!

Blush, bronzer and powder.

Once again, its all the same. Like I mentioned up above, there can be hits and misses but if you find the right product your sure to love it!

So before we go out and spend all our money on high end products, take a look at what the drugstore has to offer:)


TIP: Skip the  $24 eye shadow primer, instead pick up a $1 concealer stick by n.y.c and use that as a primer. Works like a charm and keeps my eye shadow lasting ALL day!