Hello! Today we’re talking about luxury makeup. Yes, I have spent $60 plus on foundation or $40 plus on a lipstick. Was I paying more for the brand than the product? Absolutely! Was it worth it? That depends.
Make sure you understand the difference between high end makeup and luxury makeup. High end makeup can cost the same as luxury makeup sometimes but, luxury makeup is designer makeup i.e. YSL, Chanel. Givenchy, Armani, etc.
I’ve bought items that I would buy again in a heartbeat and other’s not so much. I think that goes with any makeup product. Either it’s a great product or it’s not no matter the price.
There are a few luxury items I’m going to talk about specifically to let you know if it’s worth it or not.
First: Armani Luminous Silk Foundation Price: $60
This product is hit or miss for me. The biggest problem is the color range of this foundation line. I could not get an exact match and I need to mix to get the right shade ($120 for two shades!!!!). However the product itself is a great product. If you can find your shade without mixing then this is definitely worth it. Great coverage and final results. At that price point however I do believe you are paying more for the name than the product.
Second: Marc Jacobs Enamored High Shine Nail Lacquer in Florescent Beige Price: $18
Truth be told the only reason I bought this was for the name of the shade! It’s an inside joke with one of my sisters about my favorite color being florescent beige. ANYWAY this polish, totally not worth it. You really are just paying for the name. There are way better quality less expensive polishes out there.
Third: Dior DiorShow Mascara Price: $30
This mascara is a permanent product in my routine. This mascara is most definitely a hit! I know exactly what I’m looking for in a mascara from actual product to brush shape. I can look at the way the wand comes out of the tube and tell you if that mascara is going to work for me. I’m a stickler on my mascara. This mascara hits all my points, I repurchase, and will continue to repurchase.
If you want to try luxury makeup I say go for it! Brands I recommend are Tom Ford, YSL, and Dior.
Brands I’m looking forward to trying: Burberry, Chanel, possibly Gucci.
Are you interested in jumping into luxury makeup?
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