How much does your face cost?
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It's ridiculously overpriced, but so is most drugstore makeup. I picked up my Nyx milk on sale for $8. Cheapest I've seen it. I want to buy some Ardell lashes to try, and I saw some girls mentioning $3-4 in the ipsy thread, but the lowest I've seen here is $10. And that was on sale. I don't want to try that bad, lol.
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I don't find most drugstore stuff too bad in comparison, but that might be because I'm from Alberta. I think it depends on the brand?
And yes Ardell is crazy omg. I'm just... are you serious?
I agree with brand, and definitely location in Canada. I lived in Ontario until this past summer, and now I'm in BC. There are definite items and brands that are more expensive here. Of course, living on an island at the end of the country makes everything a bit more expensive compared to being in the middle of the country at a major US-Canada crossing area.
I don't find most drugstore stuff too bad in comparison, but that might be because I'm from Alberta. I think it depends on the brand?
And yes Ardell is crazy omg. I'm just... are you serious?
I agree with brand, and definitely location in Canada. I lived in Ontario until this past summer, and now I'm in BC. There are definite items and brands that are more expensive here. Of course, living on an island at the end of the country makes everything a bit more expensive compared to being in the middle of the country at a major US-Canada crossing area.
@ddalgi @wrkreads You poor things! I couldn't imagine spending $12 a piece on a jumbo eyeshadow pencil. I mean, they're worth it, for sure, but still!
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Oh this is going to be fun
This was yesterday look:
Face:
Clinique moisturizing gel $26.00
Benefit Stay Flawless primer $32.00
Mary Kay Skindinavia setting spray $18.00
Clinique Stay Matte Foundation $23.00
MAC Strobe liquid (Gold Elixir) $31.00
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer $18.00
NARS Blush 28.00
Eyes:
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer (Travel size) $12.00
Sleek True Romance Palette (One shade used) $16.00
MAC Mineralize Skin finish $30.00
Urban Decay Naked 1 palette (Two shades used) $42.00 (got my palette on sale at Ulta)
Sleek Sunset Palette (One shade used) $9.99
Benefit They're Real mascara $23.00
Anastasia Brow Gel $22.00
Lips:
NYX lipliner $3.49
MAC Lipstick $16.00
GRAND TOTAL: $350.48
Face:
Clinique moisturizing gel $26.00
Benefit Stay Flawless primer $32.00
Mary Kay Skindinavia setting spray $18.00
Clinique Stay Matte Foundation $23.00
MAC Strobe liquid (Gold Elixir) $31.00
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer $18.00
NARS Blush 28.00
Eyes:
MAC Pro Longwear Concealer
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer (Travel size) $12.00
Sleek True Romance Palette (One shade used) $16.00
MAC Mineralize Skin finish $30.00
Urban Decay Naked 1 palette (Two shades used) $42.00 (got my palette on sale at Ulta)
Sleek Sunset Palette (One shade used) $9.99
Benefit They're Real mascara $23.00
Anastasia Brow Gel $22.00
Lips:
NYX lipliner $3.49
MAC Lipstick $16.00
GRAND TOTAL: $350.48
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Today's look was pretty basic without eyeshadow, but I'm going to be shocked at the price:
Foundation: Clinique moisture surge cc cream $32
brows: Naked 1: $50
lashes: buxom lash: uhh...$20 I think
Yves St. Laurent baby doll: $30
Blush: Thebalm hot mama $20
Lips: Revlon lip butter, I think this cost about $6
Total: $158...for my most basic look. Yikes!
Foundation: Clinique moisture surge cc cream $32
brows: Naked 1: $50
lashes: buxom lash: uhh...$20 I think
Yves St. Laurent baby doll: $30
Blush: Thebalm hot mama $20
Lips: Revlon lip butter, I think this cost about $6
Total: $158...for my most basic look. Yikes!
Oh, crap, this is gonna be an eye opener. I may as well confess now, I love high-end stuff. Plus, and this is the honest truth, but a lot of the drugstore stuff breaks me out. But I do love high end anyway, skin sensitivities or not.
1. Tarte BB Cream - $34
2. Chanel concealer - $40
3. Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder - $24
4. Bare Minerals foundation - $27
5. Laura Mercier Mineral Finishing Powder - $34
6. Urban Decay Primer Potion - $20
7. Urban Decay shadow single - three colors @ $18 each = $54
8. Chanel Waterproof eyeliner pencil - $30
9. Chanel Waterproof mascara - $30
10. Bare Minerals lip liner pencil - $15
11. Chanel lip gloss - $29
12. Chanel blush - $43
13. Urban Decay All Nighter setting Spray - $14
Total damage! $394 Holy crap!!
1. Tarte BB Cream - $34
2. Chanel concealer - $40
3. Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder - $24
4. Bare Minerals foundation - $27
5. Laura Mercier Mineral Finishing Powder - $34
6. Urban Decay Primer Potion - $20
7. Urban Decay shadow single - three colors @ $18 each = $54
8. Chanel Waterproof eyeliner pencil - $30
9. Chanel Waterproof mascara - $30
10. Bare Minerals lip liner pencil - $15
11. Chanel lip gloss - $29
12. Chanel blush - $43
13. Urban Decay All Nighter setting Spray - $14
Total damage! $394 Holy crap!!
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I live in Europe and most of the drugstore products are so overpriced here. Also the high-end products are more expensive here. I normally pay for an lancôme hypnôse mascara around 28,00 euro's converted to the dollar is that $38 ! I have the products converted to the dollar.
Face:
Diadermine hydra nutrition day crème $11
Catrice primer $9
Mac face and body foundation 4.0 FL OZ $44
Mac pro longwear concealer $26
Rimmel londen stay matte powder $14
Mac mineralize blush $25
Alverde setting spray $8
Eyes:
To Faced shadow insurance $24
Catrice absolute nude eyeshadow palette $8
Catrice eyeliner ultra fine ink eyeliner $5
Lancôme hypnôse $38
Anastasia perfect brow pencil $31
Anastasia brow gel $30
Lips:
Maybeline baby lips $4
Maybeline colorSensational $11
Total-- $288
Face:
Diadermine hydra nutrition day crème $11
Catrice primer $9
Mac face and body foundation 4.0 FL OZ $44
Mac pro longwear concealer $26
Rimmel londen stay matte powder $14
Mac mineralize blush $25
Alverde setting spray $8
Eyes:
To Faced shadow insurance $24
Catrice absolute nude eyeshadow palette $8
Catrice eyeliner ultra fine ink eyeliner $5
Lancôme hypnôse $38
Anastasia perfect brow pencil $31
Anastasia brow gel $30
Lips:
Maybeline baby lips $4
Maybeline colorSensational $11
Total-- $288
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Ok, this is interesting! I am also interested in breaking it out to annual costs, and I've tried to calculate how long each product lasts for me ( I don't wear all this makeup every single day. I think my foundation and concealer last about 6 months each. So I have to repurchase twice annually. My eyebrow pencil and mascara only last for 3 months each, so I have to repurchase 4 times annually. I'm not sure about the others, they're a bit harder to keep track of and I don't use them as often. The lip stuff, I probably repurchase every 2 months, so I repurchase 6 times annually.
I calculated this for me, first only makeup, then with skincare, then with brushes.
Just makeup:
Foundation: Aloette Ultra Finish SPF 15 $20
Blush: NYX $5
Bronzer: NYX $5
Highlight: Tarte (from Girls Night Out palette) $10
Eyeliner: Tarte (dark matte eyeshadow from same palette as above) $5
Eyebrows:NYX $6
Eyeshadow: Tarte (from same palette as above) $5
Mascara: Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes $19
Lips: Supergoop Acaifusion SPF 30 $8
Concealer: Aloette Conceal Away Duo $22
Blotting papers: CVS or Kroger brand (Clean and Clear knockoffs) $3-5
Eyelid primer: UDPP $20
Total for just makeup: $145
With Skincare:
Skincare System: Paula's Choice Skin Balancing System* $135
Extras: Eyecream or rosehip oil $25
Total for just skincare: $160
Total for makeup + skincare: $305
With brushes:
Amy Head brush set: $100
EcoTools brush set: $10
Aloette brushes: $40
Elf brushes: $10
Total for just brushes: $160
Total for makeup + skincare + brushes: $465
Of course, my brushes last me and I don't have to repurchase those. Thank goodness we're not really counting brushes!!!
Skincare gets expensive, but I feel like that's something you should concentrate on, allowing you to purchase and use less makeup. *The Paula's Choice skincare system includes cleanser, toner, BHA exfolliant, retinol-antioxidant serum, oil-absorbing weekly mask, night moisturizer, day moisturizer with SPF 30, and a pack of blotting papers.
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Originally Posted by BlackMagicRose /img/forum/go_quote.gif
TOTAL - $TOO MUCH
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LOL!
I calculated this for me, first only makeup, then with skincare, then with brushes.
Just makeup:
Foundation: Aloette Ultra Finish SPF 15 $20
Blush: NYX $5
Bronzer: NYX $5
Highlight: Tarte (from Girls Night Out palette) $10
Eyeliner: Tarte (dark matte eyeshadow from same palette as above) $5
Eyebrows:NYX $6
Eyeshadow: Tarte (from same palette as above) $5
Mascara: Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes $19
Lips: Supergoop Acaifusion SPF 30 $8
Concealer: Aloette Conceal Away Duo $22
Blotting papers: CVS or Kroger brand (Clean and Clear knockoffs) $3-5
Eyelid primer: UDPP $20
Total for just makeup: $145
With Skincare:
Skincare System: Paula's Choice Skin Balancing System* $135
Extras: Eyecream or rosehip oil $25
Total for just skincare: $160
Total for makeup + skincare: $305
With brushes:
Amy Head brush set: $100
EcoTools brush set: $10
Aloette brushes: $40
Elf brushes: $10
Total for just brushes: $160
Total for makeup + skincare + brushes: $465
Of course, my brushes last me and I don't have to repurchase those. Thank goodness we're not really counting brushes!!!
Skincare gets expensive, but I feel like that's something you should concentrate on, allowing you to purchase and use less makeup. *The Paula's Choice skincare system includes cleanser, toner, BHA exfolliant, retinol-antioxidant serum, oil-absorbing weekly mask, night moisturizer, day moisturizer with SPF 30, and a pack of blotting papers.
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TOTAL - $TOO MUCH
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You know, after I looked over my post from last night, I was really beating myself up. "You could be using Meow foundation. You could be using NYX for ALL of your color. There's no need for this kind of expense."
And then I did my face this morning for the first time in days, since I've been off from work for the holiday. And I swear - I was thrilled with how I looked. I'm 50, and my makeup has never looked more polished. That has to say something about the quality of the products - at least I hope so! So I calmed down a bit about the actual dollar amount from last night.
Quote: I am also interested in breaking it out to annual costs, and I've tried to calculate how long each product lasts for me
That's true, too - I know the stuff I use is really expensive, but it's also not like I'm buying it every week!
And then I did my face this morning for the first time in days, since I've been off from work for the holiday. And I swear - I was thrilled with how I looked. I'm 50, and my makeup has never looked more polished. That has to say something about the quality of the products - at least I hope so! So I calmed down a bit about the actual dollar amount from last night.
Quote: I am also interested in breaking it out to annual costs, and I've tried to calculate how long each product lasts for me
That's true, too - I know the stuff I use is really expensive, but it's also not like I'm buying it every week!
ahh this is a scary thought!! haha
hmm can't remember exact prices but I will try my best!! Most of these prices are Canadian, except for the products I have bought in the states
Some days I change a few products, but give or take a few it's usually the same, but this was this morning
emergenC moisturizer (not sure of price maybe $30)
Primer: smashbox primer $14 from Sephora, small bottle
Nars sheer glow foundation $44 (American)
Nars powder foundation $45 (American)
Sugarbomb blush $28 (American)
Mac illuminator ($35 I think)
Nars light reflecting setting pressed powder $39
Naked 3 palette $62
Bobbi brown long wear gel eye liner $23 (American)
=$320
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hmm can't remember exact prices but I will try my best!! Most of these prices are Canadian, except for the products I have bought in the states
Some days I change a few products, but give or take a few it's usually the same, but this was this morning
emergenC moisturizer (not sure of price maybe $30)
Primer: smashbox primer $14 from Sephora, small bottle
Nars sheer glow foundation $44 (American)
Nars powder foundation $45 (American)
Sugarbomb blush $28 (American)
Mac illuminator ($35 I think)
Nars light reflecting setting pressed powder $39
Naked 3 palette $62
Bobbi brown long wear gel eye liner $23 (American)
=$320
I now no longer wonder where all my money goes
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Feeling luxurious today on NYEve, so I whipped out the expensive foundation:
FOTD
Face:
Garnier Dark Spot Corrector - $10
Primer - HourGlass Mineral Veil - $18 (sm. bottle)
Foundation: Lancome Teinte Idol 24hr - $45
Concealer: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind - $10
Loreal True Match Concealer Stick - $3 (clearance)
Bronzer - Revlon Photoready $4 (clearance)
Blush - Matesse (Ricky's NY brand) $4 (clearance)
Highlighter - MAC pearl cream color base - $0 (gifted)
Skindinavia setting spray - $14
Eyes
Brows - Anastasia brow pencil $20
Givenchy Mr Eyebrow wax pencil $21
UD Naked 1&3 palettes (few shades from each) $100
CG Lashblast $8
WnW Gel Eyeliner $3
UD Eden primer $9
UD eyeliner pencil - $9 (in a set)
Lips
Milani 3d gloss - $3 (clearance)
NYX nude pink pencil $2
$283 TOTAL
*Thank god for clearance
FOTD
Face:
Garnier Dark Spot Corrector - $10
Primer - HourGlass Mineral Veil - $18 (sm. bottle)
Foundation: Lancome Teinte Idol 24hr - $45
Concealer: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind - $10
Loreal True Match Concealer Stick - $3 (clearance)
Bronzer - Revlon Photoready $4 (clearance)
Blush - Matesse (Ricky's NY brand) $4 (clearance)
Highlighter - MAC pearl cream color base - $0 (gifted)
Skindinavia setting spray - $14
Eyes
Brows - Anastasia brow pencil $20
Givenchy Mr Eyebrow wax pencil $21
UD Naked 1&3 palettes (few shades from each) $100
CG Lashblast $8
WnW Gel Eyeliner $3
UD Eden primer $9
UD eyeliner pencil - $9 (in a set)
Lips
Milani 3d gloss - $3 (clearance)
NYX nude pink pencil $2
$283 TOTAL
*Thank god for clearance
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Feeling luxurious today on NYEve, so I whipped out the expensive foundation:
FOTD
Face:
Garnier Dark Spot Corrector - $10
Primer - HourGlass Mineral Veil - $18 (sm. bottle)
Foundation: Lancome Teinte Idol 24hr - $45
Concealer: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind - $10
Loreal True Match Concealer Stick - $3 (clearance)
Bronzer - Revlon Photoready $4 (clearance)
Blush - Matesse (Ricky's NY brand) $4 (clearance)
Highlighter - MAC pearl cream color base - $0 (gifted)
Skindinavia setting spray - $14
Eyes
Brows - Anastasia brow pencil $20
Givenchy Mr Eyebrow wax pencil $21
UD Naked 1&3 palettes (few shades from each) $100
CG Lashblast $8
WnW Gel Eyeliner $3
UD Eden primer $9
UD eyeliner pencil - $9 (in a set)
Lips
Milani 3d gloss - $3 (clearance)
NYX nude pink pencil $2
$283 TOTAL
*Thank god for clearance
Very pretty!
Feeling luxurious today on NYEve, so I whipped out the expensive foundation:
FOTD
Face:
Garnier Dark Spot Corrector - $10
Primer - HourGlass Mineral Veil - $18 (sm. bottle)
Foundation: Lancome Teinte Idol 24hr - $45
Concealer: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind - $10
Loreal True Match Concealer Stick - $3 (clearance)
Bronzer - Revlon Photoready $4 (clearance)
Blush - Matesse (Ricky's NY brand) $4 (clearance)
Highlighter - MAC pearl cream color base - $0 (gifted)
Skindinavia setting spray - $14
Eyes
Brows - Anastasia brow pencil $20
Givenchy Mr Eyebrow wax pencil $21
UD Naked 1&3 palettes (few shades from each) $100
CG Lashblast $8
WnW Gel Eyeliner $3
UD Eden primer $9
UD eyeliner pencil - $9 (in a set)
Lips
Milani 3d gloss - $3 (clearance)
NYX nude pink pencil $2
$283 TOTAL
*Thank god for clearance
Very pretty!
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Ok so hopefully I don't cringe too much because of this but here it goes:
Total: $267
I am actually very surprised and happy with this. This isn't a lot at all. These products last me for a good while so it's not like I'm spending that much every day or week.
- Too Faced Brow Envy: $35
- Elf Brow Gel: $1
- Revlon Eye Primer: $10
- Urban Decay De-Slick Gel: $27
- The Balm Nude'Tude Palette: $36
- Starlooks Eyeliner: $12
- Elizabeth Mott Mascara: $7 (rough guess from Ipsy)
- Chanel Concealer: $40
- Chanel Powder: $52
- Tarte Bronzer: $10 (travel size)
- Hard Candy Blush: $7
- Maybelline Baby Lips: $3
- Chanel gloss: $27
Total: $267
I am actually very surprised and happy with this. This isn't a lot at all. These products last me for a good while so it's not like I'm spending that much every day or week.
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Ok so hopefully I don't cringe too much because of this but here it goes:
Total: $267
I am actually very surprised and happy with this. This isn't a lot at all. These products last me for a good while so it's not like I'm spending that much every day or week.
I always find its good when you can have a good mix of drugstore and high end - feels like to get the best of both worlds
Ok so hopefully I don't cringe too much because of this but here it goes:
- Too Faced Brow Envy: $35
- Elf Brow Gel: $1
- Revlon Eye Primer: $10
- Urban Decay De-Slick Gel: $27
- The Balm Nude'Tude Palette: $36
- Starlooks Eyeliner: $12
- Elizabeth Mott Mascara: $7 (rough guess from Ipsy)
- Chanel Concealer: $40
- Chanel Powder: $52
- Tarte Bronzer: $10 (travel size)
- Hard Candy Blush: $7
- Maybelline Baby Lips: $3
- Chanel gloss: $27
Total: $267
I am actually very surprised and happy with this. This isn't a lot at all. These products last me for a good while so it's not like I'm spending that much every day or week.
I always find its good when you can have a good mix of drugstore and high end - feels like to get the best of both worlds
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Quote: Originally Posted by MUMami /img/forum/go_quote.gif
I always find its good when you can have a good mix of drugstore and high end - feels like to get the best of both worlds
It definitely keeps the price down. Obviously if it was up to me I would have all high end but my wallet tells me I can't. the majority of my collection is higher end but there are a few drugstore products I love. Like the Hard Candy blush, it is definitely one of my favorites and I think it beats out my Chanel blush (Cant believe I said that) so it really is the *best Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus
impression* best of both worlds.
I always find its good when you can have a good mix of drugstore and high end - feels like to get the best of both worlds
It definitely keeps the price down. Obviously if it was up to me I would have all high end but my wallet tells me I can't. the majority of my collection is higher end but there are a few drugstore products I love. Like the Hard Candy blush, it is definitely one of my favorites and I think it beats out my Chanel blush (Cant believe I said that) so it really is the *best Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus
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Today's look:
Kat Von D powder foundation - $34
Laqa & Company lip pencil from birchbox - $8
Tarte Lights, Camera, Flashesâ„¢ Statement Mascara from glossybox - $23.00
Laura Mercier Primer: $19
Chapstick Hydration Lock from birchbox - $3
Total with items from my sample boxes: $87, without = $53
Kat Von D powder foundation - $34
Laqa & Company lip pencil from birchbox - $8
Tarte Lights, Camera, Flashesâ„¢ Statement Mascara from glossybox - $23.00
Laura Mercier Primer: $19
Chapstick Hydration Lock from birchbox - $3
Total with items from my sample boxes: $87, without = $53
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Today's makeup is rather more basic than I usually wear. For anything bought in Europe, I converted the prices to US dollars and rounded to the nearest dollar.
Garnier BB Cream: $13
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder: $5
Catrice Brow Filler: $5
Sleek Au Naturel Palette: $11
Manhattan Liquid Eyeliner Pen: $6
Catrice Glamour Doll Volume Waterproof Mascara: $5
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey: $9
Total: $54
Garnier BB Cream: $13
Rimmel Stay Matte Powder: $5
Catrice Brow Filler: $5
Sleek Au Naturel Palette: $11
Manhattan Liquid Eyeliner Pen: $6
Catrice Glamour Doll Volume Waterproof Mascara: $5
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey: $9
Total: $54
