Starting at the foundation of makeup
The foundation of makeup is just that: foundation.
Any type of makeup can be expensive and not only that, there are a ton of different qualities to look for when choosing exactly what you want to wear.
Foundations can be full coverage, half coverage, for oily/shiny skin, sensitive skin, color correcting and more. Finding a foundation that works for you, is the correct shade for your face, and within your budget is no easy task.
Stores in the mall offer brand name makeup that you're led to believe are the best products out there. But not everyone is capable of affording this. College girls want to be smart, and stick to a budget. Doing a bit of research before you make your purchase is not only smart, but can save you in the long run!
Estee Lauder's Double Wear Foundation retails at $49 at Macy's.
http://bit.ly/1se5cM8 (Photo by ookikioo)
This product has both pros and cons:
Pros: -SUPER long wear -Excellent, medium to full coverage -Good color range -Doesn't break out on sensitive skin Cons: -It will stain everything it gets on to -It can accentuate pores without a primer underneath -It dries pretty fast
To find a dupe that has all the similar qualities to this expensive foundation, we find:
Revlon's Color Stay Foundation, retailing for $10 at Walgreens.
http://bit.ly/1s06Ujn (Photo by makeupbox)
Same long-lasting wear, medium to full coverage, and lots of color options to match skin tone. In addition, it feels like you're barely wearing any foundation, whereas EL sometimes feels a bit caked on!
There's always a cheaper option to things, and just because it's cheaper, doesn't mean the value isn't there.
Credit to the information source: http://www.temptalia.com/makeup-dupe-list