Wednesday, July 27, 2016

What's My Face Worth?

hteorI've seen this post floating around and I found it interesting for a couple of different reasons. I pride myself on always finding affordable alternatives to high-end products but I also use a lot of makeup everyday. A lot. So even though the majority of my products are drugstore, I had a feeling it would still add up. This doesn't even include eyeshadow because I don't wear it all the time.  This is the day to day basics of what I always wear. Also, whatever the amount ends up being, don't tell my husband okay? Here's what my face added up to on this day:


The base : I use NYC's smooth skin primer. It retails at Walmart for $4.12. I also use NYC's smooth skin liquid makeup which I also purchase at Walmart for $5.56. The e.l.f. hydrating under eye primer which is amazing is $3 at pretty much any drugstore as well as on e.l.f.'s website.


Coverups and powders : I've used the Maybelline Fit me! matte + poreless powder in the shade translucent since I first discovered it and have repurchased it over and over. It retails for $4.97 at most drugstores. The L'Oreal Magic Lumi highlighting concealer is $9.89 which bothers me because a) that's super pricey and b) I don't like it all that much. Time to switch up my concealer, I think. The Laura Gellar balance + brighten foundation powder is a trial size and perfect to set my undereye concealer. I bought it in a kit, but the single product averages out to be $9.75, another pricier item considering I have a lot of cheaper versions that I like just as much.


My two eyebrow products are my some of my favorites and products I feel like I'll use for a long time to come. The e.l.f. eyebrow kit runs for $3.00 and the brow drama is $6.99. The formula is one of the best I've ever tried and is a firm favorite.


Two more NYC products that are really, really good and super affordable. The NYC mascara in Skyrise is super lengthening and the skinny brush makes it really easy to use, even on bottom lashes. I get it for $4.49 which is amazing for a mascara. The NYC liner has been a long time favorite and one of two eyeliners I use on a regular basis. It sets me back $5.17, again, amazing for a liquid liner.


This NYX baked and illuminating is gorgeous this time of year and has been a frequent guest in my makeup bag. It's in the shade Pink Fetish, lasts forever, and only costs $6.99. I've talked about this Butter Bronzer in a recent favorites. It's by Physician's Formula, which is, admittedly, one of the pricier drugstore brands so this comes in around  $12.50, one of my most expensive products. Still, totally worth it.


This NYX lip liner and Chi Chi liquid lipstick have been my favorite combo lately. The pencil, in the shade Purple Rain and costs $3.99. The quality of these lip pencils suggest a much higher price point so I own quite a few. This liquid lipstick is kind of a cheat because I actually received this from a lovely blogger friend, but they retail at $16.95 and can't be found at local drugstores for me...

Altogether, my everyday face costs $97.44. I know that's kind of a middle range price-point but still, seeing it in print really reinforces that makeup buying ban I'm always trying to put myself on. Do you guys know how much your face is worth? Happy mid-week my lovely friends! XO

9 comments:

  1. So fun; I had myself adding up mine in my head just now. Middle range is exactly where I am and I'm good with that as I think it is a nice mix and my products make me feel good and that is the most important thing!! YOU'RE beautiful..hope you know that!!! ;-)

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  2. It's true, i would rather spend that $97 bucks on my makeup, which i love and have fun with, then a lot of other things. You are truly the sweetest my gorgeous friend! XO-Kim

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  3. It's true, i would rather spend that $97 bucks on my makeup, which i love and have fun with, then a lot of other things. You are truly the sweetest my gorgeous friend! XO-Kim

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  4. I loved this post hun, and I've seen a lot of posts where the price comes to a lot higher so don't worry! Also that NYX Baked Blush looks gorgeous! Hope you are having an amazing week so far my wonderful friend!

    Ella xx
    www.inellaselement.co.uk

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    1. It is one of my favorites for sure! Thanks for stopping in lovely, I hope your week is amazing also! XO -Kim

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  5. Wow, it's very eye opening when you price it out like that. Haha, I'm sure mine is right there with yours- maybe a little more.. I guess we'll keep it a secret from our husbands ;) Have a great week Kim! <3

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    1. It definitely adds up! If my husband hears I spend $5 here or there he'll think nothing of it but to add it all up, and then to know I have multiples of all these things...yikes hahahah! Have a great week gorgeous! XO -Kim

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  6. It's just insane to think that we are spending so much money on makeup it's crazy
    Beauty Candy Loves
     

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    1. Isn't it nuts? It's definitely crazy to see the total! Thanks for stopping in lovely! XO -Kim

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