What items do you splurge on? What do you save on?

[NotteRequiem]

I spend moderately... My high end splurges include eyeshadow and foundation and sometimes blush.

I'm a biiiig drugstore buyer. Wet n Wild lipliner really does the trick for me. I enjoy playing with different drug store mascara and blushes, so I have an idea of what I DO want when I go to a MAC counter or something... I hate going into a MAC counter with no clue as to what I want... I get really anxious if I don't have an idea of what I'm going to spend.

 

[hedgehog2484]

Save -

mascara, since I want to replace it often
body wash, soap, etc. since I go through it quickly
basics like make-up remover pads, nail polish remover, etc.

Save because I like the cheaper stuff better -
shampoo and conditioner. i prefer V05 to salon brands. i go through it quickly because i have long hair and because it's so cheap. however, if i preferred higher end haircare, i would probably buy it.

Splurge -

eyeshadows and nailpolish. they all seem different ... :/
moisturizers ... the fewer breakouts the better
foundations and powders ... one of the few make-up items i know i will use up. also same thing about the breakouts.

 

[sinasuse]

anything lushhh

 

[emeraldjewels]

I splurge on anything, mainly because I find the quality to me far superior.

I will try drugstore mascaras even though my holy grail is Dior Ultimeyes but thats about it.

 

[liv]

I will take the occasional splurge on most anything except for:

pencil eyeliner...I don't know, it seems like you waste a lot with sharpening and whatnot? I mostly prefer gel liners nowadays though.

nail polish - Rarely will I buy expensive nail polish (I have bought a Lippmann, which was $16) because I love China Glaze and you can get it super cheap on some websites. And I find that expensive formulas are really not any different, and are sometimes worse.

Mascara - I really like Max Factor Lash Perfection, and I don't think I'd be willing to spend over ~$15 for a mascara since they turn so fast.

Face creams - I'm young, so using sunscreen and basic moisturizers I can get at the drugstore is working fine for me now. I'll wait til I get in my 30s/40s before I start buying creams that are $50 and up. =]

I think that's about it!

 

[Almost black.]

Must admit that lately, the only thing I like to splurge on are dermatologicaly tested face products - Avene, Gatineau, Shiseido.
Although I use also Garnier, but these above are my must haves.

Considering makeup, lately I'm all into mineral makeup so I bought quite a bit of mineral eyeshadows, foundation, blushes, etc. Mostly it's Meow, Fyrinnae and Pure Luxe. Nothing expensive but indeed good and I'm really satisfied.

But, I have a wish list where are some more expensive brands like Helena Rubinstein (foundation), Christian Dior (lip glosses), MAC (mostly pigments), etc. All I need now is money.

The things I save on are definitely body lotions, hair shampoo, conditioner, hair dye and stuff like that.

 

[Asphyxiation]

I splurge on: MAC; Fluidlines, Power Point Pencils, Paintpots and Pigments..
I save on: Pretty much everything else since all I use is NYX and MAC.. (And 2 Urban Decay items)

 

[Simply Elegant]

I splurge on almost everything unfortunately for my wallet. Primers, foundations, powders, blushes, luminizers, lip gloss, lipstick, lipliner, eyeliner, eyeshadow, toners, body lotions, showe gels and soaps, heat protectant sprays and shine sprays, straightener, curling iron.

I save on mascara, tinted moisturizer, some lipglosses and some eyeliners, cleansers, facial moisturizers, brow powder and gel, shampoo and conditioner, mousse.

 

[Jenneh]

Splurge:
- Moisturizer (Lancôme Aqua Fusion with SPF 15 or Lancôme Hydra Zen)
- Toner (Lancôme Tonique Clarté [been wanting to try the new Tonique Radiance])
- Cleanser/Cleansing Oil (Shu Uemura A/O Cleansing Oil)
- Foundation (Chanel Teint Innocence in 0.5 Intensity - Alabatre)
- Concealer (MAC Moisturecover in NW20 [the shade is a bit too dark, so I have to blend it with other concealers])

Intermediate:
- Eyeshadow
- Eyeliner
- Blush
- Lipgloss
- Lipstick

Save:
- Mascara (I don't use it often and when I do I tend to just buy drugstore brands, since mascara tend to have a shorter shelf-life; plus, I pretty much always get free mascaras from Lancôme for GWPs, so I just use those when I get them)
- Hair Products (Pantene Pro-V for shampoo and conditioner, as well as most hair products [ie. hairspray, mousse, etc.]; the most I splurge on is a leave-in conditioner and it's TIGI's Bedhead Ego Boost Split End Mender [~$15])
- Body Products (Lotion and Bodywash, I tend to just use whatever smells good)

 

[enjoybeingagirl]

splurge: foundation, powder, mascara, eye shadow, brow pencil, blush, lip gloss, lip stick, lip balm, professional skin care (bioelements), professional hair care, hair dye

save: razors, shaving cream, body wash, body scrubs, body lotion

I splurge on anything that goes on my face so I have to make up for it with my body care products! I use Vaseline Cocoa Butter Lotion and St. Ives Apricot scrub for my body lotion and exfoliator. I use whatever body wash that looks and smells nice when I run out. I would never use those products on my face but they are great for my body.

 

[sharkbytes]

Splurge: All makeup and skincare. My mom ingrained in me good skin care habits, and I don't think of it as a treat to care for my skin. I save in other ways so the money isn't a problem.

Save: Hair--i use the Suave shampoo that's analogous to Biolage...I swear it smells/feels exactly the same and I can't tell a difference.

I keep my own fingernails trimmed and filed, so no manis, but I do splurge on the pedicure every so often.

Body wash too, I use a brand from Target that smells heavenly...it's in their Boots line, Lemon Verbena and Thyme Milk.

Also, I save big time on perfume...my favorite scent (don't laugh!!) is the Nightmare Before Christmas perfume that they released as a novelty item! I get millions of compliments and people wondering why they can't find that scent in a department store, LOL.

 

[diva32472]

Eyeshadow And Blush

 

[embabe89]

i have more lip products than i know what to do with! and perfume, i have waayyyy too much. my perfume obsession is really bad, since they're pretty expensive. and i always find myself spending when i see that i will get a gift with purchase with it. it's just an incentive for me

 

[vocaltest]

splurge:
- shampoo & conditioner! i can't STAND drugstore shampoo's & conditioners, so much silicone (minus a select few) that it weighs my hair down and makes my colour so dull.
- foundation
- concealer
- mascara (i used to save until i discovered diorshow blackout, HG!)

In the middle:
Eyeshadows
Liner
Blush
Skincare (bad I know... I'm gonna invest in some good skincare next month!)

Save:
Lipstick & lipgloss - I don't wear it a huge amount
Razors
Shaving cream (Tesco mens shaving foam hha!)
Body Wash
Body Lotion
Make up wipes - Johnsons baby wipes will do!!
Nail Polishes
Pencil eyeliner

 

[Asphyxia]

Splurge: Moisturizers, eyeshadows, cosmetic brushes, and perfume (Coco Mademoiselle)

Save: wipes (make up remover) from Wal-Mart, sometimes they will have 2 bundles as a bonus wrapped together.

mascara- I don't believe in paying over $10 for this stuff.

 

[fresh76]

Splurge:
- skincare
- foundation
- lipgloss (i find cheaper brands dry my lips out quicker)
- blush
- brushes
- shampoo & conditioner

Save:
- eyeliner
- eyeshadow (i rarely wear it)
- mascara
- lipliners
(and pretty much everything else)

 

[MadameXK]

I'm not quite sure how to divide these, as I hardly ever buy drugstore brands, so I'll divide it into Save (drugstore/Target), Normal (higher end), Splurge (luxury brands)

Save:
Eye-Make Up Remover (L'Oreal)
Hair dryer (Bed Head)
Moisturizer (Vaseline, Neutrogena/Aveeno SPF)

Normal:
Eye-shadow (MAC, UD, NARS)
Eye-liner (MAC)
Lipstick (MAC, NARS)
Lipgloss (MAC, NARS, Smashbox)
Eyebrows (Stila)
Moisturizer (Clinique all about eyes)
Blush (NARS)
Highlight (NARS, Benefit)
False Eyelashes (MAFU, Sephora brand)
Make-Up Brushes (MAC, Sephora brand)
Concealer (MAC)

Splurge:
Mineral Foundation (Laura Mercier)
Eye-shadow (Dior palettes)
Lipstick (Dior, Guerlain)
Moisturizer (Shu Uemura night cream)
Hair products (Kerastase)
Body lotion (Bliss)
Perfume (Dior)
Bronzer (Dior)

 

[Lo-Fi_Thriller]

Items I splurge on:
Perfumes: 40 perfumes to 1 girl - doesn't make sense
Hair Products; Fekkai & Korrs will only do!
Cosmetics; I don't just put anything on my face!
Fresh Vegtables & low gristle beef; tasty!
Nutrition Supplements; I suffer from a vitamin deficiency - so i buy $$$$ super awesome vitamins
Nail Varnish: Oh, Chanel - how you break my bank!


Items I save on:
Bath & body Works products; when they have their sales - i stock up and save lots of $$$$$
Food; if soups & seafoods are on sale - I buy them up!
Clothes & Shoes: I bargain hunt when I can at Off Saks, Norstrom Rack & Nieman Marcus Outlet - esp shoes! i get GREAT prices and know how to hunt!!
Furniture: I'm a Rococo Chic / French Country lover. Alot of my furniture is from antique stores or I bought it used and refurbished it

not all is $$$ but when i find a treasure it's worth it..

 

[Heiaken]

The main things that I save on are loose powder, mascara, moisturizer (body), scrubs, handcream, lip balm, nailpolish remover, eyeliner pens (just love Gosh for that!), hairspray, and I do also buy drugstore make up here and there when I find something that I really like. I buy those not only because they are cheap but because I've found products that work for me and I don't neet the need to update them to high end stuff when the cheaper does the job

The main things that I splurge on are foundation, eyeshadows, blush, lipglos and lipstick, shampoo and conditioner and other hairstuff, moisturizer (face), skincare in general.

 

[Kiss and Makeup]

I splurge on my face products. Purity by Philosophy is the only facial cleanser/toner/makeup remover that has improved the condition of my skin. I'm not prone to acne, but I have red cheeks, and since I've used that soap and their face lotion it's less red. I also don't skimp out on eyeshadows and eyeshadow bases. I will also splurge on brushes. I notice a huge difference.

Is it saving if your hair dresser hooks you up with at-cost hair products? I have a cheap Revlon straightener that I love, and I only buy cheap nail polish/removers. I have no problems buying drugstore lipglosses/balms/body washes