Beauty
Splurge vs. Save: Makeup
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Beauty
Splurge vs. Save: Makeup
When it comes to makeup products, how do you get the most bang for your buck? We got the lowdown from the pros about what may be overrated, and what buys are really worth your hard-earned cash.
Splurge
“The largest part of your makeup budget should go into complexion products, because it’s important to use products that are really suited to your individual skin type and tone,” says Martine L’Heureux,
a Montreal-based makeup artist and hairstylist. It can be much easier to find your perfect shade of foundation and concealer using high-end brands, because they tend to have an extensive range that caters to different undertones and skin textures.
It’s also worth it to invest in good-quality, natural bristle brushes for powder products like bronzers and eyeshadows, she says. This is because they offer a smoother, more sheer finish that easily blends on the skin.
Save
“Once you’ve found the right products for your complexion, you can have fun with all kinds of affordable products available in pharmacies,” says L’Heureux. There are all sorts of excellent budget-friendly lipsticks and mascaras that offer the same results as professional brands. For the same reason, there’s no need to break the bank for cream blush, highlighter, eye pencils or liquid eyeshadow, she says.
Budget-friendly synthetic makeup brushes are perfect for applying liquid and cream products, because they aren’t as porous as their natural counterparts, which means less wasted product.
Our product picks
L'Oreal Paris Voluminous Panorama Mascara, Walmart, $18
Create serious volume with this mascara that fans lashes up and out for a fuller-looking fringe.
On-the-Glow SuperGlow, Pixi, $24
Highlight your cheekbones, brow bone and more with this balm highlighter formulated with ginseng, aloe vera and a mix of fruit extracts.
Yves Saint Laurent, All Hours Creaseless Precise Angles Concealer, Sephora, $56
Hydrate skin while blurring blemishes all day long with this concealer infused with caffeine extract and jasmine petals.
ANNABELLE 24HR Stay-On Eyeliner, Amazon, $11
A tried-and-true eyeliner that delivers intense colour payoff while being easy on the pocketbook.
e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush, Amazon, $9
This liquid blush gives your cheeks a rosy glow and a fresh-faced dewy finish.
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Liquid Foundation, Sephora, $54
Available in 50 shades, this long-wear foundation offers a smooth, shine-free result.
MAYBELLINE NEW YORK Color Tattoo Eye Stix in I Am Shining, Amazon, $14
For a subtle dose of glam, apply a touch of this eyeshadow stick to the middle of your eyelid and blend gently with your fingertip.
Essence Hydra Kiss Lip Oil, Shoppers Drugmart, $6
Expect hydrated lips and a wash of colour with every swipe of this lip oil made with hyaluronic acid.
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