The Holy Grail Post – Splurge vs Steal Edition [Eyes, Lips, Face]

I’ve been wanting to make a HG post forever, but always forget. I figured this is a good continuation of my last post on wearing makeup for first-timers. The list is categorized by Eyes, Lips, Face, in splurge vs steal format (ie: expensive vs cheap) . These are ALL products that I absolutely love, have used way more than one time, several on a daily basis.

EYES

MASCARA
Splurge: Clinique High Impact Mascara ($14.50 at Sephora)
vs
Steal: Prestige My Longest Lashes ($7.50 at Ulta)

EYELINER
Splurge: Lancome Le Crayon Kohl in Black Coffee ($24.50 at Lancome)
vs
Steal: NYC Color Waterproof Eyeliner in Black ($1.99 at Walmart)

EYESHADOW PRIMER
Splurge: Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion ($19 at Sephora)
vs
Steal: ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer ($3 at Target)

BROW FILLER
Splurge: MAC Brow Set ($15 at MAC Cosmetics)
vs
Steal: Milani Easy Brow Automatic Pencil ($5 at Walgreens)

EYESHADOW PALETTE
Splurge: Urban Decay Naked ($48 at Sephora)
vs
Steal: NYX Nude on Nude ($25 NyxCosmetics.com)

LIPS

LIPSTICK (RED)
Splurge: MAC Russian Red ($15 at Mac Cosmetics)
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Steal: NYX Snow White ($2.99 at Amazon.com)

LIPGLOSS
Splurge: Lancome Juicy Tubes in Tickled Pink ($18 at Lancome)
vs
Steal: C.O. Bigelow Ultra Mentha Lip Shine ($7 at Bath and Body Works)

FACE

FOUNDATION
Splurge: Make Up Forever HD Foundation ($40 at Sephora)
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Steal: Revlon ColorStay Foundation ($12.99 at Walgreens)

CONCEALER
Splurge: Make Up Forever HD Full Cover Concealer ($30 at Sephora)
vs
Steal: Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser ($9.99 at CVS)

BLUSH
Splurge: Illamasqua Blush in “Hussy” ($24 at Sephora)
vs
Steal: Milani “Sunset Beach” ($2.99 eBay) *THIS IS THE GREATEST BLUSH EVER!!!

BRONZER
Splurge: Too Faced Chocolate Soleil ($29 at Sephora)
vs
Steal: Wet n Wild Mega Glo Illuminating Powder ($4 at Drugstore.com)

Hope this was helpful for those of you trying to find good quality makeup products at any price. Stay tuned to Part II of Splurge vs Steal where I will list hair products and others (perfumes, beauty tools, etc.)

XOXO