I try hard not to be a " makeup snob" It's really a cost issue though, for me I get most of the MAC products for cheaper than the cost of the drugstore brands so it doesn't make sense to pay more for what is usually a less quality product. I say usually because that's not always true. There have been a few things at MAC that I personally thought were rubbish.
The thing about acquiring a good makeup kit for freelance work is that like it or not, women see the makeup I would attempt to use on them. They don't want to see a kit full of the drugstore stuff. They expect professional products to give professional results (even if it is a stereotype) I wouldn't get a good referral if that was what I used on them. Sad but true.
But if I happen to see or come across a product that works great in the drugstore,I'll be faithful to that product. A few of my favorite items are my Bonnebell liplix's,they give a nice sheen, a slight tint and they smell yummy, plus they're cheap! I also think Maybeline makes excellent mascara. I know everyone has tried the one in the pink and green tube but I happen to think the other ones are great too. They seem to know what they are doing with that! The thing that bugs me is that sometimes they have limited edition stuff and if you like it, you're ****-out-of-luck when you run out. I know MAC does the same thing but the thing I find is that with MAC, usually when they discontinue a color or product, they bring in something comparable to replace it.
I had the best cream blush from Loreal but it ran out and they never continued to sell it. I miss that blush!
As far as Estee lauder, I try to give them a fair chance but I am just not all that impressed with the make up itself. I did some demo work for them several months back and had a hard time trying to find what I needed to do a good makeover. Some of their lipsticks are nice though. Funny how MAC, Estee Lauder and Stila are owned by the same company but are so different!
