Makeup | How Much Does My Face Cost?
" T O O D A M N M U C H . "
My father retorts.
His sarcastic jabs at my makeup are accurate though. Seeing as I do love purchasing new products to play. Though it did make me ponder at the amount I spend. Not just on all my makeup but the makeup I use regularly. So how much do I spend on my everyday face?
His sarcastic jabs at my makeup are accurate though. Seeing as I do love purchasing new products to play. Though it did make me ponder at the amount I spend. Not just on all my makeup but the makeup I use regularly. So how much do I spend on my everyday face?
And is it worth it?
F A C E :
| MAC Prep & Prime Fix+ : B$32 US$22 | m e n t i o n e d
| Nars Light Optimising Primer : B$63 | US$35 | m e n t i o n e d
| NYX Color Corrector Concealer Jar in Yellow : B$14.90 | US$5
| Catrice All-Round Concealer Palette : B$5.90 | US$6.49
| Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation in Shade 2.0 : B$61 | US$39 | r e v i e w e d
| MAC Select Cover-Up Concealer in NC20 : B$24 | US$19
| Laura Mercier Translucent Setting Powder : B$67 | US$38
| TheBalm Mary-Lou Manizer : B$36.90 | US$24 | r e v i e w e d
| Essence Mosaic Blush in 20 All You Need is Pink : B$3.90 | US$2.99
| NYX Matte Finish Setting Spray : B$20.90 | US$8
Estimate : B$329.50 | US$199.50
I expected my base to be the most expensive. A mix of High-End and Drugstore finds. Some products many can skip. But sprays and highlighters are a necessity. So wow, only B$329.50. We're off to a great start.
E Y E S & B R O W S :
| Essence Brow Duo Powder in 01 Brunette : B$3.90 | US$3.99
| Benefit Gimme Brow Gel : B$42 | US$24
| MAC Paint Pot in Soft Ochre : B$34 | US$22 | m e n t i o n e d
| Essence Long Lasting Eye Pencil in Hot Chocolate & Hi Light : B$1.90 (x2) | US$2.49 (x2)
| Urban Decay Naked Basics 2 in Stark : B$45 | US$29
| Essence Liquid Ink Liner : B$3.90 | US$2.99
| Estee Lauder Double Wear Waterproof Mascara : B$30 | US$26
| Ardell DUO Lash Adhesive : B$17 | US$6.49 | m e n t i o n e d
| Elise False Eyelashes in No. 4533 : B$8 | US$5.89
Estimate : B$187.60 | US$125.34
Though I have an Eyebrow Tutorial up on my Youtube channel, I stick to brow powders most days. The quickest way to create shape, setting it with a brow gel afterwards.
For everyday, I do not like wearing too much eyeshadows. I only use two shadows, a base and highlight. The other products are to enlarge my eyes, which are my favourite features. So I focus using eyeliners and a good pair of lashes.
L I P S :| NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Abu Dhabi : B$16.90 | US$6
Estimate : B$16.90 | US$6
For lips, I usually wear a lip liner just in case.
However, for today, I reignited my love for NYX lip creams. The mousse texture did not need a lip liner, as it was so close to my original lip colour. My only complaint is the price tag. What is a suppose to be a drugstore product is sold here as Mid-range.
T O T A L C O S T :
B $ 5 3 4 | U S $ 3 3 0 . 8 4
Welp. Now we know where all my money goes.
More than anything, this makes me realize the difference between South East Asian prices and American prices. High-End western products are definitely more expensive and yet, I still buy it consistently.
Why? Because no matter the price, makeup is amazing. And definitely worth it.
*Prices may vary.
Some are based on Singapore/Malaysia sales.
Some are conversions of US cost.
How much does your face cost?