{"id":9978,"date":"2015-10-22T11:56:18","date_gmt":"2015-10-22T15:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=9978"},"modified":"2015-10-22T11:56:18","modified_gmt":"2015-10-22T15:56:18","slug":"makeup-products-you-dont-want-to-skimp-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/makeup-products-you-dont-want-to-skimp-on","title":{"rendered":"Products You Don\u2019t Want to Skimp On"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Building a makeup kit, for yourself or your career, can be expensive. As experienced professionals will tell you, however, a high price tag doesn\u2019t always guarantee a high quality product. Even so, you should watch out for poor quality discount brands. <\/p>\n\n<p>There are certain makeup products that you can get away with paying less for, so save on those when you can. For many of the basics, however, quality is too important to sacrifice if you want flawless coverage, good blending, and a true color match. Skimping on these products isn\u2019t always an option if you want quality. <\/p>\n\n<p>Here are six products that are actually worth investing in!<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/makeup-products-you-dont-want-to-skimp-on\/#1Makeup_brushes\" >1.\tMakeup brushes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/makeup-products-you-dont-want-to-skimp-on\/#2Foundation\" >2.\tFoundation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/makeup-products-you-dont-want-to-skimp-on\/#3Concealer\" >3.\tConcealer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/makeup-products-you-dont-want-to-skimp-on\/#4Shimmered_highlights_and_bronzers\" >4.\tShimmered highlights and bronzers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/makeup-products-you-dont-want-to-skimp-on\/#5Lipsticks\" >5.\tLipsticks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/makeup-products-you-dont-want-to-skimp-on\/#6Eye_shadows\" >6.\tEye shadows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/makeup-products-you-dont-want-to-skimp-on\/#Products_to_save_on\" >Products to save on<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/makeup-products-you-dont-want-to-skimp-on\/#Be_smart_with_your_budget\" >Be smart with your budget!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/makeup-products-you-dont-want-to-skimp-on\/#Which_makeup_products_do_you_avoid_skimping_on_What_are_your_favorite_products_or_brands_to_splurge_on_when_you_can_Tell_us_about_them_in_the_comments\" >Which makeup products do you avoid skimping on? What are your favorite products or brands to splurge on when you can? Tell us about them in the comments!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Makeup_brushes\"><\/span> 1.\tMakeup brushes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Believe it or not, buying good makeup brushes can actually save you money. Poor quality brushes: <\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Lose their bristles, which end up stuck to your makeup<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Can be too thick and too stiff, leaving streak marks and making it hard to blend<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Often break because the heads aren\u2019t attached to the handles well<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Need to be replaced more often as a result<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Makeup-Brushes.jpg\" alt=\"Makeup Blog Professional Makeup Artst Products You Don&#039;t want to Skimp On- Makeup Brushes\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Makeup-Brushes.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Makeup-Brushes-300x143.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/>\n<p>Higher quality makeup brushes: <\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Come in a better variety of shapes and sizes<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Have a better range of stiff or flexible bristles for blending<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Are made of finer materials to eliminate streaking<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Only need replacing if they\u2019re lost, accidentally broken, or worn after years of use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Buying the product that lasts much longer and helps you apply makeup better is definitely in your best interests. <\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2Foundation\"><\/span> 2.\tFoundation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Poor quality foundation is difficult to color match. Many discount brands start their mixture with one undertone and just lighten or darken the color. People with different undertones in their skin won\u2019t find a shade that blends well no matter which color they choose. Higher quality foundations are available in a range of shades and a range of undertones. They also:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Offer better coverage<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Blend more effectively<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Lesser quality foundations are often either:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\n\t<li>Watered down, making them too thin for even coverage<\/li>\n\t<li>Thick and goopy, making them impossible to blend nicely<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Your foundation is literally the \u201cfoundation\u201d of your entire look. Investing in quality foundation is worth every penny.<\/p> \n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"332\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Blending-Foundation.jpg\" alt=\"Makeup Blog Professional Makeup Artst Products You Don&#039;t want to Skimp On- Blending Foundation\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Blending-Foundation.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Blending-Foundation-300x135.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3Concealer\"><\/span> 3.\tConcealer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>If you\u2019re going to spend the money on good foundation, there\u2019s no point in ruining your seamless look with a poor quality concealer. Like foundations, discount concealers: <\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Blend less effectively <\/li>\n\n\t<li>Come in a smaller range of undertones for color matching the skin<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Often don\u2019t color match well with foundation shades either<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Using a poor quality concealer with a professional foundation will look splotchy and uneven. To cover blemishes well and truly even out the skin, you\u2019ll get the best results with products of a similar quality.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4Shimmered_highlights_and_bronzers\"><\/span> 4.\tShimmered highlights and bronzers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>When it comes to skin products with shimmer, you\u2019re almost better to skip them rather than using discount brands. Poor quality highlights: <\/p>\n<ul>\n\t<li>Often appear sparkly instead of shimmery (and not in a trendy way!)<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Don\u2019t stay on your skin as well because they\u2019re less fine<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Can get clumpy if you\u2019re not careful<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Discount quality bronzers: <\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Are hard to color match to skin tones because of their small range of shades<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Often have an orange tinge<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Apply too thickly and can make you look oily if they have too much shimmer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Bronzers and highlights are accent products, so don\u2019t spend a fortune on them. At the same time, you don\u2019t want them to make an otherwise flawless application appear gaudy. Choose quality bronzers and highlights that dust on lightly for subtle color and a healthy glow. <\/p> \n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5Lipsticks\"><\/span> 5.\tLipsticks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>You\u2019ll face two major problems with discount quality lipsticks: <\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Some are badly pigmented so the color barely shows up<\/li>\n \n\t<li>Others are waxy and thick, so they clump easily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"328\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Lipsticks.jpg\" alt=\"Makeup Blog Professional Makeup Artst Products You Don&#039;t want to Skimp On- Lipsticks\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10005\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Lipsticks.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Lipsticks-300x133.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/>\n<p>In a complete makeup application, the lips draw peoples\u2019 attention right away. You want them to be noticed for their gorgeously smooth shade rather than a waxy appearance or lack of color. Investing in a few basic shades of quality lipstick will make a big difference in your final looks. <\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6Eye_shadows\"><\/span> 6.\tEye shadows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Even more noticeable than the lips are the eyes. Buying poor quality eye shadows affects your final look in several ways: <\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>They\u2019re often poorly pigmented and don\u2019t apply true to color<\/li>\n\n\t<li>They can be crumbly which causes bad fallout onto the cheeks<\/li>\n\n\t<li>They don\u2019t blend well because they don\u2019t apply thickly or evenly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Professional quality eye shadows are:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Made of finer powders that cling to your brush and the lids well<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Easier to blend and smudge for things like smoky eyes<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Less likely to cause fallout and ruin your foundation<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Better pigmented and true to the color you see in the palette<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Quality eye shadows can be more expensive, but they give you the ability to completely transform your look. Swatching different colors and brands on the back of your hand can help you decide which shadows you want to invest in.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Eyeshadow.jpg\" alt=\"Makeup Blog Professional Makeup Artst Products You Don&#039;t want to Skimp On- Eyeshadow\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Eyeshadow.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Eyeshadow-300x139.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Products_to_save_on\"><\/span> Products to save on <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Choosing the best quality product available is ideal for any makeup, but that can get pricey. Weigh your options and save on the following things:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n\t<li>Eyeliner<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Mascara<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Translucent powders<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Lip glosses<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Lip liners<\/li>\n\n\t<li>Blush<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n\n<p>For the most part, even discount brands sell these makeup products in a decent quality. If you happen to use one of these and find that\u2019s it\u2019s less than ideal, however, your overall look probably won\u2019t be ruined. Try different brands and learn which ones are good and which ones take a little more care.<\/p>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_smart_with_your_budget\"><\/span>Be smart with your budget!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Spend where you should and save when you can. Don\u2019t empty your wallet and purchase things you can\u2019t afford if you don\u2019t absolutely need them, but don\u2019t sacrifice quality if you don\u2019t have to. Read product reviews, speak with other professionals, and make an informed decision about where you invest your money. <\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Tools-for-Makeup-Careers.jpg\" alt=\"Makeup Blog Professional Makeup Artst Products You Don&#039;t want to Skimp On- Tools for Makeup Careers\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Tools-for-Makeup-Careers.jpg 738w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Tools-for-Makeup-Careers-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Makeup-Blog-Professional-Makeup-Artst-Products-You-Dont-want-to-Skimp-On-Tools-for-Makeup-Careers-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"cta\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_makeup_products_do_you_avoid_skimping_on_What_are_your_favorite_products_or_brands_to_splurge_on_when_you_can_Tell_us_about_them_in_the_comments\"><\/span>Which makeup products do you avoid skimping on? What are your favorite products or brands to splurge on when you can? Tell us about them in the comments!  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When building your professional makeup kit, there are some products that can be of lower quality. 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