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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.
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.