Splurge vs steal: Makeup essentials

I am a healthy mix (I think) between splurge and save. I mostly go save, as I find it satisfying researching quality cheaper products and finding those fantastic products that do it for less, but I will treat myself when I can justify it.

I go luxe on makeup items. As I use it rarely, it is worth it.

Skincare I go depending on ing, not marketing or pricing.

I really do think you get what you pay for, but I have used the Manicare make up sponges and they are quite good.

I’d go for all the steals except the beauty blender which i like the splurge because the knock offs are not quite the same.

I'm all about luxe. Mecca is my favourite place in the world haha

some great steals and splurges! i like both! some products i feel you need to spend a little more but some cheaper products are amazing! it’s just finding them that’s the harder part.

love the garnier micellar water

I was looking around for dupes and this articles is perfect!

I have both in all categories, it's so nice to mix and match, and if it works, and it's a splurge, then stick with it, or if it's a steal and works, stick with that too

I’m all about the steal.

I appreciate both, and it makes me feel great when I can splurge but also need to budget

The YSL touche eclat is so good, sometimes you just have to splurge

I love bargains for body scrubs, lotions, body wash, makeup brushes but for face products especially skincare I like to splurge.

Oh I do love bargains but now I'm in my early 30s I go for brands I've used for years and love. Estée Lauder is my fav for skincare and make up. As well as medik8! I try to love cheaper products ... I was really trying to love nude by nature ... sigh! ! . I use bargains for products not on my face ... Cheap nail polish, body scrubs, lotions etc.

I do own the Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick and I am a little bit obsessed, though The Balm Mary Illuminiser is a fabulous budget alternative. I have owned and used both Beauty Blender and the Manicare Precision Sponge and personally think the Manicare one prevails!

I suppose I'm more mid range. I've always been conscious of not wasting money so I still look for bargains but those bargains must be good quality. I can't see the sense in paying over-the-top for a product when there is a good quality product at half the price.

Now that I'm older, there are some products that are worth splurging on such as foundations and eyeshadows, and even some eyeliners. They work better on mature skin. Some budget products are false economy. For example, I used to love the Real Techniques sponges and they worked well. Now they are falling apart much faster, so I will probably invest in at least one Beauty Blender as I've heard that they last a long time.

Savvy comes out on top.

I'm definitely one for bargains!!

LOVE Bobbi Brown and Garnier! I'm definitely a mix between splurge and bargain. I have quite a mix between in my product range.

THE YSL touche eclat is the best product

Chi chi has some great product just like the pricey ones. So do nyx, just like duplicate of the expensive brands. I just love these steal vs splurge articles. Never stick to the brand names, you will always be disappointed.

Love a steal product. Not all steals are built the same but then again not all splurges are either

it depends on how well the steal works. Rimmel and DB never works for me though. but l'oreal has good lippie

For me it depends on the product and budget constraints, I agree there are some products you cannot save on but if i can find something that does the same job for half the price I will purchase. I have never tried the original beauty blender, however I have used the chi chi beauty blenders for years and I am happy with the quality, they apply the make up well and they wash up well, I cannot fault them. Once I did buy a really cheap beauty blender and it was a disaster, it fell apart after one use. If I like a product and it works for me I will buy it, (even if it is a high end brand or a supermarket product)