It is obviously impossible to improve the face value, but how can we spend money to build ourselves better?
Let's talk to you. What is the difference between cheap cosmetics and big-name cosmetics?
Regarding the quality difference between cheap and big-name cosmetics, the American version of COSMO magazine specially made a comparative test:
The left picture shows the complete makeup of open-shelf cosmetics, and the right picture shows the effect of counter cosmetics. Is there a big difference? ▼
Can't you see the obvious difference?
Both sides show clear and flawless skin, naturally enlarged eye makeup and rosy and smooth lips. The magazine editor also specially emphasized that even if real people face to face, they can't tell which side of makeup is better-it looks good at close range.
So, does this mean that spending a lot of money on expensive cosmetics is just the big head under the brand marketing consumption trap? The answer is not absolute.
Key point: Those places on the face that look similar are the places where big-name cosmetics can be replaced with cheap cosmetics.
For example, the color number of foundation, the color of lipstick (and of course the price), these visible product features, the makeup effect will not be different.
What can play a significant role is actually hidden in details that we can hardly see at a glance ▼
Bottom makeup department
Left: Fair Price Cosmetics/Right: Big Brand Cosmetics
Base makeup is recognized as a penny for a penny, and big brands are still much more expressive in this respect.
Besides putting on makeup, big-name foundation will be more delicate and docile, and its more important role is to nourish the skin. Excellent foundation will not block pores, and will not have obvious graininess, so it has better ductility and durability.
The same is true of powder cake and loose powder, and big-name products are less prone to color spots and floating powder-the difference between base makeup products will not really appear until a few hours after makeup.
Blush is relatively less picky.
Whether it is a big brand or a price, there are blush products with particularly beautiful colors and skin tones. How to choose depends on personal preference.
Eye makeup department
Eye cosmetics are often overlooked, but in fact they are also the part worth investing in expensive products.
The color selection, color development and powder quality of shadows need to be carefully considered, which is why beauty bloggers often emphasize that an eye shadow disk is "seriously flying powder" when complaining that it is not easy to use.
In addition, whether it is easy to smudge in the makeup process is also one of the inspection standards of eye shadow quality.
Eyeliner and mascara don't need to pursue big names too much.
This kind of cosmetic product often has a single function and does not need much change. The expressive force of cheap brands is amazing enough.
Lip makeup department
Speaking of fairies' favorite lipstick, the more the better, the less expensive!
Colorful colors, all at a price that doesn't hurt, and they don't have the good texture of lip lines. Wow, buy them at buy buy!
If you are worried about touching the cup, you can put on lipstick and fold a layer of lipstick raincoat to prevent this embarrassment!