Yeah, sometimes it feels like "You can get this one with ya broke self." I bought my first over $100 palette this year and other than a Mothership at some point, I'll never do it again. Makeup has improved so much across the spectrum, so save money where you can.💜
I think back in the day, drugstore use to give itself a bad reputation because it was ashy, waxy, and terrible, especially for people with some color. But nowadays, drugstore is actually good.
Not only is the Butter Bronzer red, but it is SO pigmented. Same with the blushes. I can’t use them. Even with a light hand, its too pigmented for me. Also, the high end vs. drugstore doesn’t have to be one or the other. I have some products that are high end that I love and other drugstore products that I love. But definitely, I use more high end. If you want a great bronzer that is lightly pigmented, Milani makes an awesome one.
I almost bought that same shade because of the swatches and I'm glad I didn't because I hate when bronzers lean too red/orange. If I can't swatch them in-store (I live in Europe and we got them recently online), I won't try them. I have one blush, and I like it, but I agree about them being not beginner-friendly. There's a learning curve to make them work for you when you're not into the bold blush trend 😅
I'm 52, and the difference between drugstore and high end was a lot wider in the 80s/90s than it is now. Of course, back in the 80s/90s, drugstore and high end makeup didn’t cater to deeper skin tones. MAC was the first mainstream brand that I saw that did makeup for everyone. I grew up in Toronto, where MAC was founded, and I still remember the first Viva Glam campaign with Ru Paul. Estée Lauder purchased MAC a few years later *sigh*.
So growing up in a family where I knew wealth, I had a bias towards drugstore makeup and even shopping at Walmart. Then at 19, I moved to a smaller town as a single mom where Walmart was the central store to shop at, miles from Target or even a mall. I learned that drugstore makeup really wasn't that bad, except that I did still own my mac singles from when my grandma gave them to me in high school. I didn't own my first true palette till almost 30, and I'm now 35 and my collection is a mix of indie and drugstore (not sure where Viseart falls). I've learned that higher price points don't automatically mean better. Heck, I panned a $3 Elf Quad, that's how much I loved it. Lol. Thank you for bringing this conversation up. 😊
I appreciate her putting the work into testing but mostly UPDATING her opinion and not just sticking to first impressions. I also noticed that she's one of the ones who uses her favorite products consistently (not just during the hype they get).
I totally agree that there's a negative connotation to drugstore! When I first started watching makeup UA-cam, I noticed that a gently pigmented high end product is called "sophisticated". Put the same product in drugstore packaging and they say it's not pigmented enough. And that's just one example. Can you imagine how everyone would be talking about Roan eyeshadows if they were at a drugstore price? Instead, it's always, "I know this formula creases horribly, but it's fine." Natasha Denona is the queen of palettes with too-similar shades in one palette, but that brand is the most hyped on UA-cam, so it's ignored. No way a drugstore brand would do that without gaining a reputation. I'm sure you can think of other examples of this double standard. I don't think anyone is doing this maliciously, but it's just human nature. People tend to love the wine in the expensive bottle and hate the wine in the cheap bottle, even if the bottles were secretly switched beforehand. I sometimes catch myself doing it as well, and I undoubtedly do it without noticing. Most of us have a bias toward more expensive products.
I think advertising is why we spend so much. If you really want to get into consumerism, look into diamonds! It will blow your mind. Mattresses have a 400% markup, did you know that? It’s crazy! I’m enjoying my drugstore makeup, a lot!
Hey Cara! I can love things from the drugstore like the Milani conceal and perfect concealer or the NYX butter bronzer and Elf Halo Glow all at the same time still loving my Dior foundation. However, I cannot recommend that Covergirl dupe for the Chanel water fresh tint! Whew I hated it!
When I used to buy drugstore, there would be so many duds.. lipstick that smelled like crayons, foundation that would oxidize so bad, powdery eyeshadow.. I would end up throwing it out and that's how I got on higher end makeup. I think a lot has changed and there's good stuff, but you gotta know. The way prices have increased so much at the drugstore - I'll wait for sales and buy the high end stuff.
@3:41 This is my favorite concealer so far because it's lightweight and helps with covering my dark circles. I apply it with a flat concealer brush on days when I want more coverage (half than a pump for both eyes is more than enough) and with a beauty blender when I'm in a hurry. The only downside is the 6 months expiration date 😢
I feel like before, it was negative, but not now. Also it's not about not being able to get the more expensive option it's just about what's important to the buyer. I can afford chanel Foundation, but I refuse to spend that much on chanel. Now I'll reup on my Pat McGrath foundation quick!
I think lots of drug store formulas work great and as well if not better than high end. I mostly like high end stuff for the packaging when formulas are comparable. I like pretty things and a certain aesthetic (which I can get in some drug store brands sometimes too!) the way the bottles look and feel do matter to me. So I’m more inclined to do fewer nicer things whenever I need to budget or watch my make up spending so my makeup drawer still looks pretty 😬 (and I sometimes get overwhelmed by having so much make up anyways)
What you said about drugstore makeup products having a bad image because they're supposed to say something about what we can afford is true. I've never cared which category of make-up I bought because I'm not sensitive to the messages conveyed by brands that what you own says something about you as an individual. The mid-range and high-end brands (Lancôme, Dior for example) were the only ones offering products that could suit me in terms of shade in the late 2000s (and I was one of the darkest shades as a medium deep) but now that the drugstore has evolved, I have no qualms about favoring it if it offers something that suits me at a reasonable price. It's important to remember that we're not all influencers and that we don't all have the same means, the same access to products ( I live in Europe where you need resellers to import drugstore brands) even the same obligations. I don't see why I should spend huge sums of money on products that, more often than not, won't be so transcendent as to revolutionize my life.
I don't really watch luxury makeup channels, so it might be that [if you watch those]. Higher end makeup is a little less hit and miss, but I have duds and products that make my skin health worse (acne) from every price point. Overall, the quality is lower at the drugstore. That said, it has improved enough that you can have a beautiful, high-end looking makeup that is longwearing and with great colors I'm happy to say. The Revlon full cover foundation is stunning for event makeup, super longwearing for example. Rivals high end. The Juvias Place liquid blushes last all day, it's amazing. Can't go back to anything else now 😂. But there's lots and lots of meh products along with the gems.
Oh no, you’re not the only one. Only creators I hear that use drugstore in a positive way is Lauren Mae Beauty and Jen Phelps. Lauren herself has called it and trying to stop saying “good for the price” and she wants to find “good product no matter high end or drugstore”. Most creators have a snobbish backhand vibe if not straight up snobs about it. And I found my other Electrip pallete and I’m setting it aside for you. Have one other item in trying to find and I’ll be sending it your way. I’m feeling fairly positive yet skeptical , finally have a gastroenterologist appointment later today so I’m hoping I get some answers and relief! Hugs 🧡
I think the only thing that would be negative is when something is "good for the price". Like idc if it's $5 I don't want to waste that much if it's only good for the money. I just want something good. And I loved those nyx blushes so I got the bronzer. I got the 02 shade and it's so red too! Like pretty dark and pink. And I'm not usually the palest of the pale or anything. But now I still want to try the 01 shade 🤦♀️
i am unlikely to buy one $50 or $100 blush. but i WILL be buying 5-10 $5 or $10 blushes. so for ME, it's about having an abundance of options, rather than JUST quality/reputation.
The Milani powder is not a good drug store powder for me. I like Morphe for drugstore and another one I don't remember the name of but I'll come back to tell you
I understand the affordable terminology being weird to hear. It’s hard to talk about money stuff related to makeup because makeup is both unnecessary but also important in a professional setting unfortunately.
That's a great point. Make-up is unnecessary in a sense where we don't need it to survive but it's also necessary because it affects your experience navigating into any social settings. People can see it as some sort of investment into themselves or a waste of money.
Yeah, sometimes it feels like "You can get this one with ya broke self." I bought my first over $100 palette this year and other than a Mothership at some point, I'll never do it again. Makeup has improved so much across the spectrum, so save money where you can.💜
Slashed Beauty, Emily Noel, and Andrea Matillano have been my “go-to” people for drugstore and affordable beauty.
I have been watching!!!! Thank you!!
I think back in the day, drugstore use to give itself a bad reputation because it was ashy, waxy, and terrible, especially for people with some color. But nowadays, drugstore is actually good.
Not only is the Butter Bronzer red, but it is SO pigmented. Same with the blushes. I can’t use them. Even with a light hand, its too pigmented for me. Also, the high end vs. drugstore doesn’t have to be one or the other. I have some products that are high end that I love and other drugstore products that I love. But definitely, I use more high end. If you want a great bronzer that is lightly pigmented, Milani makes an awesome one.
Totally agree. I won't spend a ton on lip liners, eyeliners, and blush. I'll spend my life savings on eye shadow and a good dependable foundation
I almost bought that same shade because of the swatches and I'm glad I didn't because I hate when bronzers lean too red/orange. If I can't swatch them in-store (I live in Europe and we got them recently online), I won't try them.
I have one blush, and I like it, but I agree about them being not beginner-friendly. There's a learning curve to make them work for you when you're not into the bold blush trend 😅
I'm 52, and the difference between drugstore and high end was a lot wider in the 80s/90s than it is now. Of course, back in the 80s/90s, drugstore and high end makeup didn’t cater to deeper skin tones. MAC was the first mainstream brand that I saw that did makeup for everyone. I grew up in Toronto, where MAC was founded, and I still remember the first Viva Glam campaign with Ru Paul. Estée Lauder purchased MAC a few years later *sigh*.
So growing up in a family where I knew wealth, I had a bias towards drugstore makeup and even shopping at Walmart. Then at 19, I moved to a smaller town as a single mom where Walmart was the central store to shop at, miles from Target or even a mall. I learned that drugstore makeup really wasn't that bad, except that I did still own my mac singles from when my grandma gave them to me in high school. I didn't own my first true palette till almost 30, and I'm now 35 and my collection is a mix of indie and drugstore (not sure where Viseart falls). I've learned that higher price points don't automatically mean better. Heck, I panned a $3 Elf Quad, that's how much I loved it. Lol. Thank you for bringing this conversation up. 😊
Andrèa Matillano is one of my favorites for drugstore UA-cam makeup
She’s so good!
I appreciate her putting the work into testing but mostly UPDATING her opinion and not just sticking to first impressions. I also noticed that she's one of the ones who uses her favorite products consistently (not just during the hype they get).
@@TraXs. right!!! The updates are the most helpful!
How did your first day go? You look great!
It was awesome! Thank you!!!
Enjoyed hanging out a always 😊 Blessings and hugs
Hope all went well, Cara. Nice to see your enthusiasm for your new job. ❤
It had been awesome!!! Thank you so much!
Girl, the skin is skinning!! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!!!
I totally agree that there's a negative connotation to drugstore! When I first started watching makeup UA-cam, I noticed that a gently pigmented high end product is called "sophisticated". Put the same product in drugstore packaging and they say it's not pigmented enough. And that's just one example. Can you imagine how everyone would be talking about Roan eyeshadows if they were at a drugstore price? Instead, it's always, "I know this formula creases horribly, but it's fine." Natasha Denona is the queen of palettes with too-similar shades in one palette, but that brand is the most hyped on UA-cam, so it's ignored. No way a drugstore brand would do that without gaining a reputation. I'm sure you can think of other examples of this double standard. I don't think anyone is doing this maliciously, but it's just human nature. People tend to love the wine in the expensive bottle and hate the wine in the cheap bottle, even if the bottles were secretly switched beforehand. I sometimes catch myself doing it as well, and I undoubtedly do it without noticing. Most of us have a bias toward more expensive products.
I watch a ton of drugstore stuff and I love that you did this. You look gorgeous and happy back to school❤
There will be more !!!
And thank you!!!!
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I think advertising is why we spend so much. If you really want to get into consumerism, look into diamonds! It will blow your mind. Mattresses have a 400% markup, did you know that? It’s crazy! I’m enjoying my drugstore makeup, a lot!
Hey Cara! I can love things from the drugstore like the Milani conceal and perfect concealer or the NYX butter bronzer and Elf Halo Glow all at the same time still loving my Dior foundation. However, I cannot recommend that Covergirl dupe for the Chanel water fresh tint! Whew I hated it!
When I used to buy drugstore, there would be so many duds.. lipstick that smelled like crayons, foundation that would oxidize so bad, powdery eyeshadow.. I would end up throwing it out and that's how I got on higher end makeup. I think a lot has changed and there's good stuff, but you gotta know. The way prices have increased so much at the drugstore - I'll wait for sales and buy the high end stuff.
@3:41 This is my favorite concealer so far because it's lightweight and helps with covering my dark circles. I apply it with a flat concealer brush on days when I want more coverage (half than a pump for both eyes is more than enough) and with a beauty blender when I'm in a hurry.
The only downside is the 6 months expiration date 😢
I feel like before, it was negative, but not now. Also it's not about not being able to get the more expensive option it's just about what's important to the buyer. I can afford chanel Foundation, but I refuse to spend that much on chanel. Now I'll reup on my Pat McGrath foundation quick!
I think lots of drug store formulas work great and as well if not better than high end. I mostly like high end stuff for the packaging when formulas are comparable. I like pretty things and a certain aesthetic (which I can get in some drug store brands sometimes too!) the way the bottles look and feel do matter to me. So I’m more inclined to do fewer nicer things whenever I need to budget or watch my make up spending so my makeup drawer still looks pretty 😬 (and I sometimes get overwhelmed by having so much make up anyways)
What you said about drugstore makeup products having a bad image because they're supposed to say something about what we can afford is true. I've never cared which category of make-up I bought because I'm not sensitive to the messages conveyed by brands that what you own says something about you as an individual.
The mid-range and high-end brands (Lancôme, Dior for example) were the only ones offering products that could suit me in terms of shade in the late 2000s (and I was one of the darkest shades as a medium deep) but now that the drugstore has evolved, I have no qualms about favoring it if it offers something that suits me at a reasonable price.
It's important to remember that we're not all influencers and that we don't all have the same means, the same access to products ( I live in Europe where you need resellers to import drugstore brands) even the same obligations. I don't see why I should spend huge sums of money on products that, more often than not, won't be so transcendent as to revolutionize my life.
I don't really watch luxury makeup channels, so it might be that [if you watch those]. Higher end makeup is a little less hit and miss, but I have duds and products that make my skin health worse (acne) from every price point. Overall, the quality is lower at the drugstore. That said, it has improved enough that you can have a beautiful, high-end looking makeup that is longwearing and with great colors I'm happy to say. The Revlon full cover foundation is stunning for event makeup, super longwearing for example. Rivals high end. The Juvias Place liquid blushes last all day, it's amazing. Can't go back to anything else now 😂. But there's lots and lots of meh products along with the gems.
Low key been interested in baroque this week
Wdy think ?
I still need to use mine!
Oh no, you’re not the only one. Only creators I hear that use drugstore in a positive way is Lauren Mae Beauty and Jen Phelps. Lauren herself has called it and trying to stop saying “good for the price” and she wants to find “good product no matter high end or drugstore”. Most creators have a snobbish backhand vibe if not straight up snobs about it. And I found my other Electrip pallete and I’m setting it aside for you. Have one other item in trying to find and I’ll be sending it your way.
I’m feeling fairly positive yet skeptical , finally have a gastroenterologist appointment later today so I’m hoping I get some answers and relief! Hugs 🧡
I think the only thing that would be negative is when something is "good for the price". Like idc if it's $5 I don't want to waste that much if it's only good for the money. I just want something good.
And I loved those nyx blushes so I got the bronzer. I got the 02 shade and it's so red too! Like pretty dark and pink. And I'm not usually the palest of the pale or anything. But now I still want to try the 01 shade 🤦♀️
I do think there's a negative connotation when you hear "drugstore" in the same conversation as "high-end".
i am unlikely to buy one $50 or $100 blush. but i WILL be buying 5-10 $5 or $10 blushes. so for ME, it's about having an abundance of options, rather than JUST quality/reputation.
Totally understand that! Have you tried the ones from NYX?
The Milani powder is not a good drug store powder for me. I like Morphe for drugstore and another one I don't remember the name of but I'll come back to tell you
I understand the affordable terminology being weird to hear. It’s hard to talk about money stuff related to makeup because makeup is both unnecessary but also important in a professional setting unfortunately.
That's a great point. Make-up is unnecessary in a sense where we don't need it to survive but it's also necessary because it affects your experience navigating into any social settings. People can see it as some sort of investment into themselves or a waste of money.