Are you sitting down?
We have some news.
We know it’s hard to fathom.
But, when you break it down, it does make sense.
Want to know which ones are?
Here are the beauty brands you shouldn’t feel guilty for purchasing.
Charlotte Tilbury
A mere 0.28 ounces ofsetting powder from Charlotte Tilburywill set you back $45.
Add the brand’sFilmstar Bronze & Glow contour paletteand you’re out an additional $68.
She continued, saying, “The packaging is so chic and the formulations are spot on.
Of course, glamour comes with a cost.
Additionally, the makeup artist said theFeline Flick eyelineris pretty much the best.
Giorgio Armani
When it comes to foundation, it’s worth it to spend a little more.
Additionally, DiCecca said high-end foundations “tend to have more shades and finishes to choose from.”
But, could it really be worth the three-figure price tag?
According to makeup artist and YouTube personalityJeffree Star, it actually is.
After wearing the makeup all day, he updated his fans.
“With MAC, the shade range and innovation and technology behind the products can’t be beat.”
And MAC doesn’t just do one or two things well.
The brand offers up atonof quality products.
Among Bartlett’s favorites is the label’sPro Longwear Paint Pot.
In fact, she revealed that she probably wouldn’t even be a makeup artist today without it.
“It’s the ultimate eye shadow primer and cream eye shadow in one,” she explained.
“It makes eye shadow more bendable, true to color, and non-creasing.”
MAC also offers a foundation for a much lower cost than many comparable luxury brands.
And, really, what more could you ask for from a foundation?
Of course, MAC shoppers will know that’s not all.
But, they all cost a pretty penny.
A half-ounce ofLa Mer’s Renewal Oil, for example, retails for $135.
Nevertheless, Ta swears by the stuff.
“It really moisturizes the skin for makeup and adds a radiant glow,” he told the publication.
The story behind the moisturizer, however, is even more shocking than the price.
According toThe Cut, La Mer creates its creams using a fermented liquid they call “Miracle Broth.”
You don’t play music for your lotion?
Urban Decay
Compared to La Mer and other luxury brands, Urban Decay feels much more affordable.
Despite their products' lower price point, though, they’re still every bit as glamorous.
Plus,the brand is beloved by fans,celebrities, and makeup artists alike.
Makeup artist Jenny Patinkin especially loves the label’s eyeliner pencils.
It also doesn’t hurt that Urban Decay is just a pretty cool company in general.
The luxury label is really changing the game when it comes to long-lasting makeup.
Plus, renowned makeup artists swear by the label.
“I love Face Atelier for lighter skin,” Tami El Sombati, celebrity makeup artist, toldHuffPost.
“I use theirUltra Profoundations.
They were one of the first ones I used in my kit and have stuck around.”
Makeup artist Jenn Blum especially recommends Ultra Foundation for those with oily skin.
“I use it on myself and in my kit,” she toldYahoo.
Lastly, the makeup guru also swears by Honest Beauty’sTruly Lush Mascara + Primer.
Sounds good we’ll take two.
ALLEVEN
What if we told you you could wear the same foundation asBeyonce?
And, it won’t even cost you a fortune.
After two hours of dancing in the heat at Coachella, Bey’s makeup stayed perfectly in place.
“I was like, OK…
I’m on to something here.”
The built-in nozzle will provide all you need for a perfect tool.
Although he prefers to go back in with a makeup brush, this is an optional step.
Of course, with the Dior name, the makeup does come at a higher cost.
Still, the expert thinks the products are great enough to justify the price hike.
If you’re looking for “more balanced coverage,” Martin recommendedDior’s Forever Foundation.
Upon trying their beauty products, though, you might just convert.
“It has a touch of luminousness that gives gorgeous depth.
I’ve used this shade on Brittany Snow and she looked oh-so-retro!”
Chanel fans also loveLe Volume Revolution Mascara and Palette Essentielle in beige.
Basically, you could’t go wrong with Chanel.
Celebrity makeup artist David Martin toldByrdiethat the brand has “thebestmulti-use products, truly second to none.”
Celebrity makeup artist Fiona Stiles is also a fan of the brand especially theSurreal Skin Foundation Wand.
From brow powder to primer, Benefit excels in creating a variety of great beauty products.
Caroline Brien,Good Housekeeping’s senior beauty editor, particularly loves the brand’sRoller Lash Curling & Lifting Mascara.
“Plus, it’s also curved just right to give a pretty lift along the lash line.”
Umm, yes, hey.
Benefit’s Brow Zings Tame & Shape Kits were also a huge hit among the Institute’s testers.
It’s no surprise then thatTimemagazinenamed Fenty Beauty one of the “25 Best Inventions of 2017.”
But does the makeup live up to the hype?
