Choosing a foundation on a store shelf, we often stop at a cheaper one, not wanting to overpay for the brand. But is it true that a budget brand can fail at the most crucial moment?
Make-up artist Elena Deineko helped us to figure out what is the difference between an expensive and cheap foundation and which foundation is better.
Too thin or thick – the result is on the face
If you buy a cheap product, then be prepared that he will begin to present surprises at the stage of opening the package. You can be disappointed by the not very pleasant smell, which, unfortunately, often accompanies cheap cosmetics. Agree that applying a foul-smelling foundation to your skin is not the most inspiring thing in the world.
The next problem is the consistency of the foundation. In a cheap one, it may be too liquid or, conversely, too thick.
Hence follows the third important difference between an expensive and more budgetary foundation – the difficulty in applying. A cheap cosmetic product can lie unevenly and unevenly. And the result, as they say, will be on the face.
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Natural shine or mask effect?
And also a cheap tone (with a radiant skin effect) often contains rather large glitter, while in expensive tones these particles are very small. It is due to this that the effect of sleek skin is created. So, using a budget foundation can tone your skin and get some shine, but a natural glow and a well-groomed look is definitely not about him.
At the same time, for example, budget matte products most often look like a mask on the face. They are thick, poorly distributed over the surface of the skin, accentuating the pores. In this way, you definitely will not go with the prince to the ball.
With all the wealth of choice, there is always an alternative
And finally, the fifth difference. It lies in the fact that with cheap cosmetic brands, you simply will not find the variety of shades that well-known brands have. But here we are already talking about professional cosmetics, such as MAC Pro or Bobbi Brown. After all, not even all luxury brands can find such a variety.
The most important thing, of course, is not so much the cost of the foundation as its composition. Pay attention to what your makeup is made of. After all, harmful components or components to which you are allergic can easily cause inflammation, and they can no longer be hidden by any tone.