How to buy good makeup without spending too much

Keeping the makeup kit always up to date and with new products is a task that requires not only 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, national options at more affordable prices have become a more common reality every day. The cosmetics collections in Brazil that some time ago were reserved for more traditional products, in small lines, today bring innovative products and novelties that compete side by side with imported products.

In addition, the “drugstore make-up” – cosmetics sold in pharmacies, has also become popular and it is increasingly possible to buy cheaper products in pharmacies and even in the markets here in Brazil.

With these changes, it’s getting easier to maintain a makeup kit without having to spend a lot, especially with those products that tend to run out faster, like the lipstick you use every day and the mascara you usually use between 2 and 3 coats a day. turn.

Fortunately, today, with R$30 or less, you can buy makeup at cosmetic stores and pharmacies. A unitary national shadow can cost between R$8 and R$12. Lipsticks also start in this price range. The products that demand more investment are foundations, bb creams and eyelash masks.

Makeup that costs a maximum of R$30 and is worth buying

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

Tips for buying BBB cosmetics

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

The list of brands that offer good prices is extensive, so it is worth researching before buying a product, as it is possible that the most expensive and the cheapest product will provide the same effect, thus allowing you to save on the purchase of beauty products. Check product reviews on blogs and prices on price comparison sites to ensure a hassle-free purchase.

To invest or not? Which product is worth paying more for?

This is a very personal decision, it depends on the taste and priorities of each person. However, there are products that, in general, people admit are more worth investing in than others.

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

Makeup artist Carla Mariano also agrees that skin prep products are worth the investment: “In my opinion, the best products to invest in are those for skin care (foundation, powder, concealer, etc.), while others, such as eye shadows, eyes there are cheaper brands that are well pigmented and serve their purpose well.”

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

However, it is also worth mentioning that high value is not a guarantee of a better product, of higher quality, or that the result will be more satisfactory than if you use a lower value product. Therefore, research, test, inform yourself and so you will have more chances to buy the product that fits in your pocket and that best meets your needs.