Random observation...

[Anthea]

I wish I could buy mac for the prices you all mentioned here. I think it depends on how you buy your make up. If you like to buy many items at once, the few dollars difference on each item do add up into a large amount. Myself as I don't have the opertunity to wear makeup on a daily basis, thus I use less of it. I tend to only buy big when there is a sale or incentive. Usually I will buy one item at at time and then for me Mac is afordable. Yesterday I hapened to be passing though Chatswood and I popped into Myer as I was sent a voucher for some free Chanel perfume and I went over to the Mac counter and bought one pot of fluidline only. I will not probably visit mac for another month or so. I buy Mac one item at a time and so my mac collection is slowly growing

 

[luxotika]

Aquilah you should have been an accountant! HAHA!

 

[Karen_B]

Here in Sweden there is not so much difference between MAC and DS brands. (The makeup selection over all is quite poor - we don't have Benefit, Bobbi Brown, Stila, L'Oreal HIP, Jane, NYX, Milani...) So for me, the best choice with regards to both quality and price is MAC.

 

[Johnnie]

Originally Posted by Aquilah /img/forum/go_quote.gif Okay, so some of us strictly use high-end, some low-end, and some a variety. I realized something the other day while in CVS: There isn't that HUGE of a difference in price on some DS brands and MAC.
For example, my Revlon l/s was $9.99... MAC is only $4 more... My L'Oreal Floral Affair Blush was $11.69, compared to $17.50 for a MAC potted blush. Not to mention, the L'Oreal COH Quads were $8.99... Granted a MAC quad is $36, but still, that's a savings of $20 compared to if you buy 4 MAC e/s separately. Then, mascara... L'Oreal Voluminous is like $8 in CVS... Compared to MAC Plush Lash for $11! (Okay, I know Chanel Inimitable and Diorshow are WAY more!)

So, this has me thinking... Is it really THAT much more to just get high-end items? Or at least MAC? I see people post on here that they can't afford it, but at the same time, you really can almost. Ya know? Just a little observation I've made over time, and figured I'd voice it.

Yes, there's a big difference, in savings. I'd spend my money on the cheaper brand because it works just as great sometimes even better then the 'high-end' brand. Plus, I'll be saving money. Who wouldn't want to save money! Unless, you just have to buy MAC or Dior otherwise you'll die...pfff!

 

[SimplyElegant]

Well here it is a bigger difference. For me, it's $18 for a lipstick or eyeshadow and it's like $9 for Revlon. I still prefer higher end stuff because I use it a lot more though.

 

[girly_girl]

I would like to get MAC because it is just as cheap as ds brands. My problem is the nearest mall that sells high end brands is a 3 hour drive. The only way I can order is online and I hate paying for shipping.

 

[dlwt2003]

i think this is where we can be more choosy. I used to just buy and buy ds brands and never be really happy. At least on high end I can try first many items and that saves alot of money unstead of going on a buying spree and still not being happy. Nowdays I am most more choosy try to research the foundations etc so I dont end up with so much that I will throw away or give to the nieces to play with (they are still young)

 

[la_chinita]

Originally Posted by perlanga2005 /img/forum/go_quote.gif It seems like you can't get MAC on sale.. I know I wait for my Maybelline mascara to go for $4 on sale, which is about a $10 difference if I was to go get a mac mascara. Haha...I'm the exact same way...that makes drugstore purchases even more worth it!!! For instance, I LOVE WnW waterproof liners, and they're usually like $3.99...I got them BOGO a couple weeks ago which makes them like 2 bucks each! Then my Revlon foundation which I'm very loyal to...$12.99 BOGO as well...so I don't feel too guilty about buying them...

MAC is never on sale...psh...I don't think they know what "sale" means...LOL. Unless you go to a CCO. The closest CCO where I live is about an hour away. As for other drugstore e/s, let's just say I didn't know what "pigmentation" meant until I discovered NYX.

 

[mama-mia99]

Funny because I made the same observation the other day. Mac really isn't that much more expensive and its better quality. And as for a high end product, Mac is fairly priced.

 

[Xexuxa]

I still prefer higher end brands because they always have testers. I can't buy make-up if I can't see it on my skin. When you have a very light golden olive skin tone, what you see in the package will not be what you get on your skin. I also buy make-up at costume shops and beauty supply stores. Ben Nye and Kryolan are about the same price as MAC but I know I'm never gonna get a watered down formula.