QOTW: What beauty products do you refuse to spend lots of money on?

1. Danielle August 4, 2009 2:14 pm

   Anything, really. Anything for over $40 for a single item is way too much! Here are my limits:

   Lip balm: $4
   Lipstick: $20
   Lip gloss: $20 (maybe)
   Blush: $25
   Foundation: $30
   Skincare: $20

2. Citrine August 4, 2009 3:32 pm

   Lip Gloss(with the exception of some limited edition ones) : they all look the same once it’s on lips anyway.

   Body Wash: It gets down the drain within 30 seconds so…

   Actually i don’t know what else, I mean, someone think 33 dollars for tube for cleanser is “too much” but the tube lasts me for 8 months so I think it’s perfectly cheap.
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3. fabulessbeauty August 4, 2009 4:18 pm

   Mascara – they have a short shelf life
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4. Dee August 4, 2009 5:38 pm

   I won’t buy body wash, shampoo+conditioner, mascara, eyeliner and lipgloss – even if its a pretty color. Though its hurts when I see a color a like and I have to walk away, haha.
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5. Dao August 4, 2009 6:16 pm

   I buy drugstore mascaras and lip glosses. Also, I get cheap blushes as well. And I refuse to pay big bucks for false lashes, that way I can toss them away without feeling guilty.
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6. beautifulwithbrains August 4, 2009 7:33 pm

   Danielle: I tend to stay away from overpriced things too. I may give in and buy expensive skincare or foundations but I have to try a sample first and be sure it works extremely well. Setting limits is a great idea and saves you lots of money. Yours are very reasonable too. A lip balms that costs more than $4 or a blush that costs over $25 are definitely too expensive!

   Citrine: I agree about lipgloss, high-end and drugstore ones all look the same to me. If I bought an expensive one it would have to be a very unique shade to justify the price.
   Personally, I think over $33 for a cleanser is a bit too much considering what a cleanser is and does, but if it lasts that long it may be worth it. But mine tend to run out pretty quick..

   Fabulessbeauty: I agree, I can’t justify paying lots of money for something that I only use for about 3 month, dosn’t matter how good it is.

   Dee: I feel your pain, that happens to me too. I always see lots of stuff that I like but if it’s overpriced I walk away. It’s not easy *sighs*

   Dao: I had forgotten about false lashes, I wouldn’t pay a lot for them either. It’s not worth it since you throw them away pretty soon.

7. Danielle August 5, 2009 2:32 pm

   Dao – some great false lashes are ones that you find in Asian drugstores or grocery stores in the beauty section! Some great brands are Ipum and Darkness. They run around $4-6 and usually come with 4 lash strips per box.

8. Dao August 5, 2009 5:33 pm

   Danielle: thanks for the tip, I’ll look for them the next time I go shopping.
   Dao´s last blog ..New Product: Retro-Chic Conditioning Potion

9. Shuu August 8, 2009 7:38 pm

   hmm that’d be lipbalm, mascara, shampoo (but I do spend more on conditioner), body wash, lotion.
   Shuu´s last blog ..Review: Nivea Pampering Honey Mask

10. beautifulwithbrains August 9, 2009 2:23 pm

    I agree with you Shuu, it’s not worth it to spend lots of money for the things you mentioned imo.

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