The main thing that allows you to get away with using cheap makeup is taking good care of your skin. I'm sure that, unless you have some amazing genetics, you've seen and felt the effects of nasty cheapo makeup on your face. Pimples in droves, discolored patches, oiliness, and... well, I could go on but I won't gross you out.
A lot of people think that if they have sensitive, oily, acne-prone, or otherwise less than perfect skin, then they cannot wear cheap makeup and have to spring for more expensive, "better" stuff. But that's not true!
Anyone can totally get away with wearing cheap makeup, even cheap, off-brand liquid foundation and all-over powder, as long as you take proper care of your skin. When you know how to properly use them, there are only a few products that you absolutely need:
- makeup remover
- daily cleanser
- full regimen set
- cotton pads
- clean towels
As you probably know, for every fancy schmancy designer product there is, there's an equivalent (or even an identical, re-branded but made in the same factory and all) version that costs way less. There's always a better deal out there. And if you're here, that's what you're looking for, right?! Right.
Now I have very oily and pimply skin. That may lead you to believe that I'm actually not taking the best care of my skin, but I disagree! Well, okay I should probably be more religious with my full regimen, but whatever... I'm 33 years old, and I've had really horrible acne all my life up to now. These days, I just have a bit of acne sometimes - acne that's quite easily covered cosmetically - and my skin has never looked better, more even and clear, or softer. And mind you, my skin is nicer now that I've gone from no makeup ever to actually wearing cheap stuff regularly! If you have dry or combination skin, or if you happen to have perfect skin (and I totally hate you for that :P), then my specific products might not work for you. YMMV and all that. Do keep reading, though, because the basics and how to use them are all the same.
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