How to buy good makeup without spending too much

Keeping the makeup kit up to date and with new products is a task that not only requires patience, time and research, it also requires a good financial investment.

The good news is that with the growth of the cosmetics industry in Brazil, more affordable national options have become a more common reality every day. Cosmetics collections in Brazil that for some time were reserved for the most traditional products, in small lines, today bring innovative products and novelties that compete side by side with imported products.

In addition ? drugstore make-up? ? Cosmetics sold in pharmacies have also become popular and it is increasingly possible to buy cheaper products in pharmacies and even in markets here in Brazil.


With these changes, it is becoming easier to maintain a makeup kit without having to spend a lot, especially with those products that usually end up faster, such as the lipstick you use every day and mascara that is usually used between 2 and 3 layers per turn.

Fortunately, today, at $ 30 or less, you can buy make-up at cosmetics stores and drugstores. A unitary national shadow can go for the trifle of $ 8 to $ 12. Lipsticks also start in this price range. The most investment-intensive products are foundation, bb creams and eyelash masks.

Makeups that cost a maximum of $ 30 and are worth buying

Check out the gallery below for twenty product suggestions that cost up to thirty dollars and see how you can replace the missing items in your bag without having to spend much:


Eyelid Primer? Uniform Eyelid Base for $ 9.50 at Yes!

HD Vult 30g Facial Primer for R $ 30,90 at Rede Stores


Avon ColorTrend SPF 15 Liquid Foundation (30ml) for R $ 16.99 (Campaign 15/2013) with Avon retailers

BB Cream Dream Maybelline 8 in 1 FPS 30 for $ 29.90 on the Submarine

Koloss Compact Blush Up for $ 4.90 on Loosho.com

Maybelline Super Natural SPF 30 Clear 01 Compact Powder for R $ 21,50 at Charming Cosmetics

Maybelline Colossal Waterproof Eyelash Mask for $ 9.99 at American Stores

Castanhel eyebrow pencil for R $ 17,90 na Berenice

Marchetti Eyeliner Pencil for R $ 9,06 at Marchetti Shop

Payot mate concealer for $ 24.90 at Payot store

Illuminator Yes! Make Up Yes Cosmetics for R $ 29,90 in store Yes!

Uno Vult color 29 eyeshadow for R $ 10,90 on Loosho.com

Koloss 219 Compact Eyeshadow for R $ 9,30 at ShopBela Cosmetics

36 Color Palette of Eyeshadows Jasmyne for R $ 18,50 at Encanto Cosmetics

Lipstick Blog Hydr. SUPER VAIDOSA for R $ 17,50 at Tracta Shop

Lipstick Blog Break For Feminices HD IARA for $ 19.90 at Tracta Shop

Mate Koloss Color Crochet 23 Lipstick for $ 9.99 at Debby Shop

Vult Black Gel Eyeliner for $ 10.50 on NetFarma

Nano Lip Liner Sephora Lip Pencil for R $ 29.00 at Sephora

Elf false eyelashes with glue for R $ 11,90 at Paletas, Brushes and cia

Tips for Buying BBB Cosmetics

Among the most popular brands in Brazil, some that are very affordable and of good quality are: Avon, Koloss, Yes !, Tracta, Panvel, Vult, Maybelline, Marchetti, Who said Berenice and others.

The list of brands that are priced well is extensive, so it is worth researching before buying a product, as it is possible that the most expensive and cheapest product provide the same effect, thus saving money on the purchase of beauty products. Check out product reviews on blogs and values ​​on price comparison sites to ensure a hassle-free purchase.

Invest or not? Which product is worth paying more?

This is a very personal decision, it goes with each person's taste and priorities. However, there are products that people generally admit are worth investing more than others.

Student Isabela Moreto believes it is worth investing more in products such as foundation and blush. Secretary Leila Cuba also prefers to invest in good bases, because she believes that the preparation of the skin is essential in makeup, but says she does not invest much in brushes because she thinks it is possible to put on makeup without using them.

Make-up artist Carla Mariano also agrees that skincare products are worth the investment:? In my opinion, the best products to invest in are skincare products (foundation, powder, concealer, etc.), while others, such as eye shadows. Eyes There are cheaper brands that are well pigmented and serve their function well.

But there are those who prefer to invest more other products. Therefore, the tip is to understand the products that are most important to you when applying makeup.

However, it is also worth noting that high value is not a guarantee of a better, higher quality product or that the result will be more satisfactory than if you use a lower value product.So research, test, find out and so you are more likely to buy the product that fits in your pocket and best meets your needs.

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