Is there really a difference between expensive and cheap cosmetics?

I've been buying more expensive makeup recently (Chanel, Dior, etc) but I really don't notice much of a difference from the stuff I used to buy from Walmart. Is there really a difference or are you only paying for the name on the package?Is there really a difference between expensive and cheap cosmetics?
not really a big difference for mascara or eyeliner, but stuff thats powdery or for your complexion there is a big differnce. chanel, dior, mac makeup is more expenseve than say NYC cosmetics is because they use better quality materials so it sits better on your skin. foundation, eyeshadow stuff like that. but i have a dior mascara and it works WORSE than my beloved covergirl mascara in the fat orange tube. so mostly for like face makeup and eyeshadow. eyeliner thats designer is only sliiighhtttllyyy better but not a HUGE differnce.Is there really a difference between expensive and cheap cosmetics?
Yes. It depends though. Expensive cosmetics are made with higher quality ingredients. But there are times when they dont work as well. My sister only uses foundation though but its hitech and is electronic. Its $170 I think and refills are $80 cuz I always end up paying for it (cuz I get the most allowance from parents) Its teh SK2 Airtouch Foundation. But her makeup looks really good I have to admit. She doesn't need anything else and can make it look natural. And she never used makeup before. Her makeup actually looks like how makeup artists do it. So yes, higher quality is usually better.





And tehre is one thing thata annoys me. A lot of people say tehre is no differerence between cheap and expensive mascara. NOT TRUE. I bought my sister Dior show Iconic and it made her lashes look really dramatic. Plus tehy dont clump as easily. Yes, I know an odd amount of facts about makeup. Im actually the one who introduced my sister to it. I like having the best of evrything and thougt my sister shoudl get it too. And especially things like powder and foundation are def. better if they are made with higher quality ingredients.





The only thing i dont really notice the difference is eyeliner. The only pro for more expesnive ones is that it stays on for a longer period of time. Urban Decay 24/7 is actually much better than cheap ones cuz it stays on for like forever.





maybe ur not using the stuff properly. But i do admit that some cheap ones work well. Cover Girl Lash blast is actually good.





THERE IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE. Good thing i never let my sister buy cheap things. Im against cheap things. And when I first learned to cook, I even spent $150 to cook a meal. I only cook gourmet foods. And Im 17. But Im already cooking what chefs do. I always want the best. Im kind of greedy. The first thing I ever learned to cook was Lobster Thermidor and not things like frying an egg. Plus I even have a celebrity hairstylist give me haircuts like Frederic Fekkai, Ted Gibson, April Barton, Rita Ragone, and Feliciano (not acelbrity hairstylist but should be) And I even bought limited edition $20 lip balm.
depends on the makeup product.


eyeliner--not really a difference aside from longer wear and no flaking.


eyeshadow--more pigmented for expensiver eyeshadows


powders--based on quality, so the more expensiver brands are better hence the ';quality';.


um youre kinda paying for better quality makeup too.
really depend on what kind of comestic it is.. mascara, eyeshadow, eyeliner, and lipstick it really doesnt really matter. I invest my money on the moisturizer, eye cream, make up primer, foundation, lip balm, and loose powder. Those thing take care of your skin..
Quality is the main difference, and pay off of color.


It isn't tested on animals, and is cruelty free. Which is my main reason.
Not really, so just buy the cheap stuff! God knows during these times no one's even able to afford Chanel and Dior cosmetics...
Expensive makeup have good quality and lasts longer. Cheap ones are dry and bad for your skin sometimes.
$$$$$$$=better pigmentation and is better for your skin-it can breathe and it's not so cakey and heavy/greasy etc-USUALLY there are those drug store gems :)
there isnt much of a difference between the ones at walmart


but if you buy those crappy 2 dollar ones then they will irritate your skin
the only difference are the words on it. ur best savin ur pennies and gettin it from walmart and target!
yes, if u use cheap stuff, it can ruin ur skin, but wen u use things like clinique, chanel, dior, shu uemera, ur skin wont get ruined
Expensive cosmetics choose the skins.
my lancome lipgloss has lasted me for like monthss


so probably the high fashion makeup last longer than drug store makeup?
some cheap cosmetic can cause irritation to your skin. so i suggest you stick with your chanel.