What kind of cosmetics can I afford to scrimp and what should I definitely spend good money on?

Please do not tell me to buy good quality beauty products for EVERYTHING, because that's not what I'm asking for.





I'm a student so I have limited cash to purchase makeup with. I'm seeking some advice on what type of makeup (maybe eg. foundation?) to really spend the bulk of my monet set aside for makeup, and what to just buy cheaply...?





Thanks. :)What kind of cosmetics can I afford to scrimp and what should I definitely spend good money on?
Any kind of face makeup.. such as foundation, powder, concealer should be high quality... any cheap brands could irritate your skin and make you break out. I would reccomend.. bare minerals.. or MAC for your skin/face. Eyes.. like eye liner, eye shadow or mascara.. you can go to target or walmart and get some decent.. like Mabeline..What kind of cosmetics can I afford to scrimp and what should I definitely spend good money on?
Make sure that your moisturizer / foundation is good quality. Then you can pick up a cheap blush, mascara, lip liner and gloss. Look at your local drug store, at the beginning of each aisle they usually have stands that sell cheaper brands, like Wet N' Wild. This brand is on the cheaper side and works well. Their mascara %26amp; blush is about $2 and the lip liner is $1. Tyr the Lip Liner # 666, its a brownich blush color and works great on every skin tone. Good Luck!!
check out the fashion mags. they usually have great advice and know which products are worth the money and they don't always pick the most expensive brands. and don't equate cost with the best. As a guy, I say spend it on foundation, if that looks wrong, then everything else looks bad too.
Foundation, mascara, lipstick - good. All the other things whatever.
I was a beauty consultant of Pias O';leary so I virtually know all cosmetic producats arrange in row in malls.I like Max Factor, Helena Rubinstein, Lancome. but because you have limited ressources, i suggest AVON., affordable but with quality. Choosing cosmetics depends on age and weather.


Since you are student, press compact foundation is advisable. Liquid foundation is for older skin to cover wrinkles and for cold weather. Avon brochure gives tips on what to use and when as to color of lipsticks etc.
lip gloss is a must have!... u can find some good ones at walgreens...
spend money on a good foundation and mascara that will last all day for a good base, buy any cheep brand for the other things and top up during the day/night as required, i would say skincare is the most important thing as its the first thing people notice if you have a bad skin day(eg spotty or dry)