Among the many isles of make-up at local department stores, it’s hard to know which brands are best for what. When prices can get pretty high, it’s not a good idea spending money on anything you’re unsure about… No need to worry- Here are some of the brand names you want to look for as far as eyes, lips, and skin!
Foundation
When it comes to your skin, it’s important to use a foundation that looks natural and won’t cause any breakouts. Neutrogena is one of the few brands that offer an oil-free liquid foundation, and one that is specifically meant for clearing skin. From a “classic ivory” to “tan” color, this line of foundation can be worn to match a variety of skin tones any women may be looking for. The price for 1 oz. of this can vary from $10 to $12, but is well worth the extra cash with how well it works. Neutrogena also sells a skin-clearing mineral powder to go with the foundation, and a variety of other oil-free products worth checking out.
Even though their products can seem a bit pricey, Clinique is another brand that holds a line of healthy skin foundations, including their “Even Better” brand. When it comes to applying facial make-up, it’s preferred that the tone of your face matches with your chest, arms and the rest of your skin. Clinique’s foundation emphasizes the work it does for an uneven skin tone, making it so that make-up users can match their natural color.
Eye Shadow
Ideally, eye shadow should last an entire day without any color fading- too bad that’s rarely the case. Luckily, there are brands such as MAC that offer eye shadows guaranteed to last for hours without fade. Whether you’re interested in a single color an entire palette of options, MAC has what you’re looking for. The highly-pigmented powder is easily bendable and applied evenly to lids, and this brand makes it fun for buyers to experiment with an assortment of colors.
With their effective “primer potion” and well-known color palettes, Urban Decay might be the best eye-shadow brand available. By applying this “potion” across your lid beforehand, the shadow will hold throughout the day with little to no ware. Urban Decay’s “Moondust” shadow has become increasingly popular, along with their series “naked” basic palettes. This brand even offers make-up users to purchase a build-your-own palette at any Sephora location, where they will be given the chance to pick four of their favorite shadow colors.
Mascara
We all want long, clump-free lashes that make our eyes pop. Although many make-up brands advertise mascara that is supposedly meant to avoid these annoyances, most don’t. Covergirl’s series of Lashblast mascaras do the trick, and there are numerous kinds to pick from to match exactly what you’re looking for. Defeat clumps or get the length you’re looking for with products like the “Clump Crusher” and “Lashblast Length” offered by Covergirl. Maybelline’s “Volume Express” does wonders as well, along with the well-known “XXL volume” mascara that is available in a series of categories including waterproof, washable and mega plush.
Lipstick
Maybelline isn’t only famous for their great mascara’s, but also for their long-lasting, vibrant lipstick options. Recently their new line of “Color Whisper” was released, with vivid shades of red and pink that look great on women of any age. Their “Superstay” lipstick is made to last up to 14 hours, covenant for those who hate the constant hassle of re-applying make-up throughout the day. Revlon carries a color burst lipstick for an affordable price, and a wider selection of colors than most other brands.