Pudra.ru. I want vs can: how to buy cosmetics and not go broke

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Remember the slogan: "If there is no difference, why pay more?" This fully applies to the choice of decorative cosmetics. Are you sure that $ 100 lipstick or $ 300 powder is a hundred times better than similar ones, but with a price in rubles? There are many budget funds that are no worse than expensive ones. And today we will show you how and where to find them. We recommend that you read the article not only for girls, but also for men who are looking for a gift for their beloved and who know how to count money.;)

Several revelations

1. Price ≠ quality

Many girls are convinced that the quality of cosmetics directly depends on the price. It is not always so. Expensive and budgetary funds often have a similar composition and production technology. The difference in price depends on the packaging, the scale of the advertising campaign, the celebrity models and, of course, the brand name.

2. Many luxury and mass-market products are made at the same factories

When you come to the store, your eyes run up: thousands of products from dozens of manufacturers. But in reality, many brands are owned by the same cosmetic giant. So, the French company L'Oreal, in addition to products under the same name, produces:

• Lancome, Yves Saint Laurent, Biotherm (luxury cosmetics);
• Kerastase, Redken (professional cosmetics);
• Vichy, La Roche-Posay (pharmacy products);
• Maybelline, Garnier, L'Oreal Paris and NYX (budget cosmetics).

The American transnational company Procter & Gamble owns the Dolce & Gabbana, Max Factor, Olay, Pantene, Wella and CoverGirl trademarks. And Johnson & Johnson - Neutrogena, Clean & Clear, RoC. French manufacturer Coty owns the Adidas and Marc Jacobs brands.

3. The beauty industry manipulates you

Beauty YouTube channels and beauty blogs are incredibly popular. When you look or read a review about the next "superfood", you just want to go to the store as soon as possible and buy a novelty. But beauty bloggers and vloggers often get expensive cosmetics for free. You will have to give your hard-earned money.

To avoid impulse buying, ask yourself:

1. Do I really need lipstick / powder / mascara?
2. Does it have a more budgetary analogue?

If the answer to both questions is "Yes", feel free to go shopping to compare products and see if it makes sense to overpay. Especially for Lifehacker, the fashionable online store has compiled a list of high-quality and inexpensive luxury analogues.

Dolce & Gabbana vs

Almost every girl has a bronzer in her cosmetic bag. In the summer, they are often replaced with blush to give the skin a light tan, refresh and even out its tone.

Bronzing powders from Dolce & Gabbana (Animalier Glow Bronzing Powder) and NYX (Tango With Bronzing Powder) are made in animal prints. The mosaic of colors of each product contains three carefully selected shades. Both products are delicate, non-clogging and non-allergenic. The difference is that the powder from Dolce & Gabbana is matte and is better suited to darker girls, while the NYX bronzer has a light shimmer and a pinkish undertone.

NARS vs

Two other bronzers in our selection are Bahama Mama by The Balm and Bronzing Powder in Casino by NARS. At first glance, these funds are completely different. The Balm powder design lives up to the name: a cardboard box with a bright Hawaiian print and a small mirror inside. The NARS product comes in a classic matte black packaging.

But these bronzers are very similar in properties. Both are well pigmented, they are well typed on the brush, do not dust and do not give off reddish or reddishness. When applied, especially on fair skin, bronzers must be thoroughly shaded.

Both products can also be used to contour the face.

TrishMcEvoy vs

Polymerizing mascara is a new word in decorative cosmetics. Finally, you can relax and not think that the paint from the eyelashes is crumbling or smeared: such mascara tightly envelops each eyelash and staunchly resists moisture and wind. And you can remove it with warm water.

TrishMcEvoy's LashCurlingMascara contains jojoba oil, while Ludanmei's Eyelash Waterproof Mascara contains two natural waxes, so both products will care for your lashes. Despite the difference in price, both mascaras add volume and expressiveness.

Nouba vs

Matte lips, especially red ones, have been a trend in recent years. But among hundreds of scarlet lipsticks, it is difficult to find one that would not dry lips, last all day, easily apply, did not spread and did not leave prints.

Liquid lipsticks from Nouba (Millebaci series, shade No. 07) and from Sleek MakeUP (Matte Me Rioja Red) meet these criteria. Both lipsticks have rich colors and a matte finish. The funds are quite persistent: they will withstand both lunch and a kiss; fix quickly on the lips after application. But at the same time they are perfectly erased with micellar water. Both lipsticks contain vitamin E to keep lips hydrated. Externally, Sleek MakeUP lipstick looks larger, but the volume is the same - 6 ml. The sponges are slightly different.

Urban Decay vs

Where there are red lips, there are arrows. Gel pencils from Urban Decay, such as the Glide-On 24/7 range, are "classics." They are persistent, do not blur over the eyelid. The palette has colors for both everyday office makeup and club looks.

But the Semi-Permanent gel liner from the Korean company Provoc is in no way inferior to its expensive "brother" in quality: it is just as easy to apply and lasts for a long time. The line includes more than ten trendy shades.

Both pencils work great on mucous membranes and shade well. Due to their durability, they are suitable even for owners of oily skin: they are not imprinted on the upper eyelid.

Anastasia Beverly Hills vs

"Eyebrow lipstick ?!" - when Anastasia Beverly Hills released Dipbrow Pomade, exclamations of surprise quickly gave way to excitement. The creamy texture of the product allows you to draw perfect eyebrows, even for those whom nature has not endowed with a thick hairline. The product is durable even in humid climates.

But the gel-cream tint from the Manly PRO brand (Brow Tint) is in no way inferior in durability. It lasts all day, is well pigmented and fits well on the eyebrows.

Lipsticks differ, in addition to price, packaging. Dipbrow Pomade comes in a small roll-up bottle for an economical use. Manly PRO Brow Tint Creamy Gel is packaged in a pump dispenser bottle. You need to adapt to use, but then you can squeeze out the tint without excess.

Both can be used as an eyeliner if desired.

Anastasia Beverly Hills vs

Eyebrow stencils are a must-have for a modern girl. They are also irreplaceable assistants to the masters who are professionally engaged in eyebrow shaping.

Stencils 5 (Anastasia Beverly Hills) and Ideal Brow Stencils Kit (Divage) have five stencils of different lengths and shapes. You can "pick" eyebrows that are ideal for your face shape and make your look more expressive. Using these tools is equally convenient: even a beginner will make symmetrical neat edges, because stencils from both Anastasia and Divage have special markings. The only difference is that Anastasia Suare is a recognized master in the field of creating eyebrow products.

NARS vs

Pink blush is insidious. It is easy to overdo it with them and look caricatured. But Blush Orgasm from NARS and Blush 926 Rose Gold from Sleek MakeUP have become real hits. All thanks to the delicacy of these funds. The color of the blush changes depending on the light and the intensity of the application. You can create only a light golden glowing blush, or you can achieve a coral undertone, which is especially effective on tanned skin.

Both products have good pigmentation. Thanks to the shimmer, the blush gives the skin a radiance. They do not generate dust and have a similar packaging: matte boxes with laconic inscriptions that do not slip in the hands.

Marc Jacobs vs

Catrice's Marc Jacobs Lip Vinyl and Carnival of Colors Ultimate Color Lip Gloss are very similar in design and quality. Both lines have bright summer shades with fine sparkles. At first glance, Catrice has richer colors, but lip glosses are difficult to distinguish from each other. Both products have a sweetish aroma, do not stick and do not roll into a white strip, and most importantly, they do not dry the lips.

Streamlined miniature bottles fit easily into even the smallest cosmetic bag. Both gloss sponges are soft and comfortable: the product is easy to reach and apply.

There are no ugly women, there are lazy women.

Coco Chanel

In the mass market, you can always find a worthy analogue of a luxury product. If it were otherwise, many women would simply stop taking care of themselves. Remember the words of the great Coco and do not be lazy to compare features and prices.