“Anything around the mouth is such a make or break. At $48, a Chanel lipstick may cost more than a night out, but it’s pigmented, goes on smoothly and hydrates the lips as you wear it. If there’s one thing to splurge on while shopping for cosmetics, according to Strachan, it’s lipstick. ![]() For some people, it’s simply a matter of staying away from waterproof or scented products, which tend to cause irritation, explains Strachan.Īnother way to avoid the itch? Remember to take off your makeup and cleanse your face every night before bed. Those with sensitive skin don’t necessarily have to pay extra for hypoallergenic brands, either. How to save on makeup if you have sensitive skin “I always struggle with finding a great mascara that doesn’t irritate my eyes–and I tell you, these mascaras are amazing.” She says the brand’s eye and brow pencils also work well-and at just $3.50, they’ll hardly make a dent in your beauty budget. That’s the cost of one of Strachan’s surprise go-to pick for creating long, luscious lashes. Taking good care of your skin means that you often can go cheaper on things like mascara. For the budget-conscious, Revlon is a good pick at under $20. At over $50 each, Laura Mercier, NARS and Stila products are still expensive, but they’re long-lasting and come in a wide range of shades. In other words, while shelling out for her personal fave–the Giorgio Armani Power Fabric foundation–will get you a flawless complexion, it’s $80 a bottle. If you have a good, smooth base, almost anything will look great on top. “If you think of your face as your platform, you want to build it with a good surface,” she explains. It’s all about that baseĪccording to Strachan, if you’re going to splurge on anything, make it skincare and a good primer. The good news? She insists that there are ways to spend wisely without compromising on quality. To find a way to look like a million bucks without the steep price tag, I chatted with Nikki Strachan, a veteran makeup artist and instructor at George Brown College in Toronto. It probably resembles that of a lot of Canadian women-one study found that roughly half of us wear at least one makeup product each week. ![]() Still, I wear makeup most days and my kit is full of budget and mid-range products. But then there’s the cost.ĭropping $300 at the makeup counter and walking out of the store with a teeny tiny bag containing a couple of bottles and a lipstick? No thanks. Sure, it gives skin a sun-kissed glow even in the dead of winter, covers up dark circles and makes even my short and sparse lashes look downright fluttery. I have a love-hate relationship with makeup.
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