Cosmetics: Drugstore or Department Store Brand?

We all love the beautification and enhancement purposes that our makeup provides us; however, when it comes down to deciding which products to choose, do you go for Drugstore or Department Store Brands?

I am an avid fan and consumer of several different makeup products and brands. This comes from years of experience in finding what works best for my skin type, the best colors for my skin tone, and the enhancement factors. I’ve tried makeup brands from both drugstore and department stores and both outlets carry great product brands. If you are limited by your budget of how much you should spend for your cosmetics, then shopping at fine drugstores would be an excellent source for you. You can choose from a large variety of brand name and quality products, that will provide the same or better results that you are seeking from the department store brands.

I purchased a department store lipstick, a very popular brand I might add, that didn’t provide the advertised results that I was seeking. I later chose a similar color of a less expensive brand from a fine drugstore retailer and guess what.....It was better, the color was richer & creamier, and it lasted longer. The least expensive brand of lipstick is now my brand of choice. There is a process of elimination when shopping for cosmetics. You have to choose products that compliment and not camouflage your skin. You want products that will enhance your best features, and there are a plethora of products out there to provide you with the exact results that you are seeking. You can also mix colors together to create the perfect match for your skin tone.

We have a choice of many great products and brands of cosmetics. If you are a fanatic such as myself, you shouldn’t have any problems shopping around and finding the perfect products for your particular skin type. Drugstores carry great brands, they are not expensive, you can exchange the product to get another color, and it’s not expensive. Disadvantage: You can’t try the products on before you purchase, and there aren’t any Makeup Specialists on hand to assist you in choosing the correct products and colors. Department Stores carry every brand of cosmetics known and each brand has their own section and counters in the stores. There are "Makeup Specialists" on hand to assist you with Makeup Application, Techniques, and Color Matching. Disadvantage: The sales people will attempt to recommend and sell you other products that you probably don’t need and they are expensive.

So, wherever you choose to shop for your cosmetics, be it drugstores or department stores, make sure you purchase makeup that compliments and enhances your best features. Take your time and shop wisely to choose products that will provide you with the results you are seeking, never allow the sales people to pressure you into purchasing products that you don’t need, and be beautiful!

Monica M. Burns
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About The Author - Image Consultant/Fashion Stylist
Monica M. Burns is a Writer, Expert Author, and Image Consultant/Fashion Stylist. She is President and Founder of Fabulous Life Image Consulting. She is also Founding Editor and President of Monica M. Burns Inc. Publications and Fabulous Life Image Online Magazine. She is an Expert in her field with over ten (10) years of experience. She has authored several eBooklets and other reading information materials and is a featured Expert Author and Writer on many websites and in many In-Print and Online Magazines. She has also contributed to several poetic anthologies and won awards for her work.

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