Money Means Makeup

Jun 4, 2014

Ciciii C.

Ok , so I was on this app. And just for one brush it was 400 and something. Why is the prices so much? Why certain eye shadow cost as much as your phone bill. I will never ever be able to spend this much. And my family owns a business so we make good money to spend it like that , BUT STILL. I cried looking at that stuff. Does anyone thought of making your own product ; makeup from scratch. If cleopatra did it , why can't we. I just think people is spending too much on make up products. It hurts me.

Jun 4, 2014

Shaye M.

I think that 400$ for a brush is a bit excessive and I sortof agree with you, I don't think I'd ever feel good about myself if I spent that much on cosmetics or a single product. The way I seem to look at this is "how else could this money be used" and would probably donate it to someone who needs it more than I do. Not saying I've never gone on a makeup haul and spent a bit of money or anything like that but to me, 400$ is a pretty large amount of money to just blow I guess so I think there are much more constructive ways to spend money like that.

Jun 4, 2014

M G.

Yea makeup can be expensive but there good drugstore stuff too. I wouldn't evn know were to start if I wntd to makr my own makeup lol.

Jun 4, 2014

Yaira D.

$400 is stupid. Idc if it's better and a eternity brush, it's a stupid choice o;

Jun 4, 2014

Shiro M.

I totally agree! $400 is a HUGE amount of money... $400 could probably feed my entire family for about 3 months lol. It kills me a little to see money that could be going to a charity or some humanitarian effort completely wasted on a brand name product.

Jun 4, 2014

Mylene L.

One brush is $400? Is it not a set? What brand is that? One of the costly brushes I know and very well made is Hakuhodo. And even the their face brush costs $200+ but not exceeding to $400. Well as for me, I get it if people would spend that much. As long as they love it. I spend more on purses, shoes and jewelries. Makeup will expire, but these don't. As for brushes, I can only spend $400 if its a set or at least 2brushes. But not just one. For that amount $400 I'll just add $200+ more so I can buy another Valentino rock studs flats. Lol.

Jun 4, 2014

Erin M.

I've seen some expensive brush sets, but I've never seen a brush for $400 on it's own. Everyone mixes and matches at some point, sees what combos they can get by mixing what. But in all honest I'm ok with spending $22 or $40 on a lipstick if it's what I want and the quality is there. I can't stand crappy expensive products.

Jun 4, 2014

Bronwyn R.

$400 on a brush is stupid but $400 on make up isn't in my opinion. I have a bit of make up that I've spent a fair amount on, no discounts etc.and I LOVE it dearly lol. As silly as that sounds.

Jun 4, 2014

Shelley W.

Not really liking the tone of where this thread is going. I have no problem in dropping $80 bucks for an eye quad especially if I've done my research, swatched it and it compliments my coloring. $400 on one brush...I will not drop money for. To tell people that they shouldnt spend money on expensive makeup is a little insulting. Just as it is wrong for someone to tell another that drugstore makeup is junk and they shouldnt buy it. I worked my butt off to be able to retire at 39 so I could work in public service full-time without pay so if I wanna take $700 and blow on makeup and skincare in one day I'm going to do so.

Jun 4, 2014

Bronwyn R.

I would also like to see the link for this $400 make up brush.

Jun 4, 2014

Traci L.

I Agree with Shelley when your working and making your own money you can do what you want with it,that's not to say there aren't cheaper alternatives I don't think that one brush was 400 it was probably a set that will last you foreverrr so it's worth the investment but if that's not your thing then there are plenty of places that sell less expensive brands but I work 63 hrs a week so I'm going to buy what I want when I want as long as I have it to spare.

Jun 4, 2014