Yesterday, I asked our commenters to recommend their favorite products from both drugstores and department stores, and to point out why they felt certain things were worth the extra cash. Here’s what they had to say:
It would be impossible to list every single recommendation posted in yesterday’s thread, as there are currently over 700 comments filled with detailed suggestions from your fellow readers. Instead, I thought I’d do a basic roundup of products that a majority of commenters felt were either worth spending or saving on. The majority of readers seemed to favor a mix of department store and drugstore products, so it’s good to keep in mind that it’s really a matter of personal preference in terms of what you choose to spend a little extra on. With that in mind, here are a few reader recommendations:
Foundation: Many commenters noted that foundation was one of the products they felt was worth the extra cash. As commenter Sir notes, “Foundation sits on a large part of your face all day, so you should splurge on something non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, breathable, long-lasting, comfortable and cruelty free. A good foundation will provide better, more natural-looking coverage. It’ll probably last longer too since you’ll need less product to get your degrees of coverage (light/medium/heavy).”
Department Store Favorites: Make Up Forever, Bare Minerals, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer, Clinique
Drug Store Favorites: L’Oreal True Match, Physician’s Formula Mineral Wear, L’Oreal Bare Naturale
Lipstick/Lip Gloss: Lipstick was also worth spending extra on, according to many readers. MAC lipstick, in particular, seemed to garner quite a bit of praise. As ClassiqueMisdirection writes, “I recommend MAC because it’s the cheapest high(er) end brand with *great* pigment and it stays on so well! Even when it starts coming off, it doesn’t look gross, it just sort of fades gracefully. Plus, you can try them on before purchase unlike drugstore lipsticks.”
Department Store Favorites: MAC, NARS, Dior
Drug Store Favorites: Lip Smackers, Burt’s Bees
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