Synthetic Vs. High-End Makeup

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In the makeup world, there is a huge misconception that the most expensive products are the better their quality. When higher price tags are plastered on high-end products, people automatically assume that the product is of quality without doing any research. Just as they would look upon drugstore makeup and assume that because the price tag on their products is lower, that product is not of quality. Although high-end makeup is more effective than drugstore makeup, drugstore makeup is more affordable and maintains better longevity than high-end makeup. High-end makeup is more effective than drugstore makeup. High-end makeup has a higher range of coverage that drugstore makeup cannot realistically match while still efficiently making a profit. …show more content…

The same ingredients used to improve the pigmentation of high-end makeup is costly to acquire. Makeup companies also include special components that help prevent acne, smooth out wrinkles, and lighten up dark eye circles. When buying high-end makeup, what’s also being paid for are the other perks that come in addition to the product. The packaging, the fragrances, and the application tools are a few of the things that are included. Conversely, drugstore makeup is known for its affordability. Drugstore offers a variety of different products that are replicas of the same products that can be found in the high-end makeup store. Although they do not come with the same exquisite packaging, you're still getting the same product for less money. The highest drugstore makeup product is still cheaper than the product that costs the lowest amount in the high-end stores. I met a mother of two while shopping for makeup in the drugstore. I noticed that she was grabbing exact products instead of skimming through the aisles like I was. When I questioned her on if she prefers drugstore or high-end makeup, she told me that due to the fact that she has two kids she prefers drugstore makeup. She continued by explaining that she does like the luxury of high-end makeup, but it's too expensive while having kids. She simply learned how to achieve the same makeup results with more affordable products from the drugstore. I asked her what’s her

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