tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post2698779611868436097..comments2024-02-25T11:35:43.071-08:00Comments on oogle makeup: Death of High End makeup?Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00640390178468446621noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-70535799828871191592009-10-23T10:24:56.294-07:002009-10-23T10:24:56.294-07:00You are a very smart cookie. And a great writer to...You are a very smart cookie. And a great writer to boot! You always give me something worthwhile to think about after I read your blog :) In the past I have been much more the gullible spendthrift & I do still drool over the latest this-and-that. But now I have less $ to spend ,so I have been forced to be more choosey. Personally, I am very happy with a lot of low-end brands (ELF, NYX), but I know a lot of people disagree with me. We'd all rather flash the pretty expensive girly packaging, but really it's about whether it's quality or garbage--once it's on my face, I'm not worried about the gilt vs ugly plastic tube...myqroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885427550044303191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-72096777593460542072009-10-20T02:37:30.251-07:002009-10-20T02:37:30.251-07:00Great post Gail, thoroughly enjoyed reading it and...Great post Gail, thoroughly enjoyed reading it and agree. Saw your vid of this on YT a few weeks ago. You've definitely convinced me to pop into Charles Fox when I'm next in town. Have heard reviews that the staff weren't that nice which was putting me off, but good to hear you had a positive experience.dianeuk01https://www.blogger.com/profile/09906908119643553447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-19417139680021685032009-10-08T06:37:00.441-07:002009-10-08T06:37:00.441-07:00Such a well-written piece, Gail! As always.
I thi...Such a well-written piece, Gail! As always.<br /><br />I think we still have to be cautious as there ARE still some cheap brands out there with dubious quality makeup. Big purchase regrets!But, yes, ELF has certainly paved the way in changing our mindset about 'cheaper' makeup brands. There is no longer any shame of being seen or associated with cheaper brands. Quality products at much more affordable and reasonable prices - customers are wising up!Witoxicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17840068842090199600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-32957246764109546392009-09-30T19:07:36.203-07:002009-09-30T19:07:36.203-07:00@Dazzledust25
Thank you so much!! xxxx@Dazzledust25<br /><br />Thank you so much!! xxxxGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640390178468446621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-70680371187310058112009-09-29T16:18:30.921-07:002009-09-29T16:18:30.921-07:00This was such an interesting and well written piec...This was such an interesting and well written piece. Thanks for sharing :)Dazzledust25https://www.blogger.com/profile/03763502130066553246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-41128156915936561392009-09-29T15:01:19.910-07:002009-09-29T15:01:19.910-07:00@Shell
Hi thanks so much! You're right, they ...@Shell<br /><br />Hi thanks so much! You're right, they rely on you wanting a littl of the label's glamour to rub off on you. <br />Checked out your blog and it's so cute xx<br /><br />@Natalya<br />Thanks so much! I'm a huge fan of yours too so that means a lot xx<br /><br />@Lamiats<br />Thanks yes I think I probably agree with you, luxury will I suppose, never die. But it can be the exception, not the standard... xxGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640390178468446621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-15470846198182360272009-09-29T02:01:03.705-07:002009-09-29T02:01:03.705-07:00Low end make-up is great as products can be bought...Low end make-up is great as products can be bought along side the latest fashions and fads but it's also lovely to buy a luxuriously packaged lipstick as a frivolous treat now and then.<br /><br />Oh and I had to smile at "gullible spendthrift", its a feeling I experience every time a counter assistant feeds me some spiel about which shade of foundation I should wear. What's the problem with me buying the right shade of foundation? Do they get commission for every wrong shade they sell? That's probably the main reason I like cheaper "drugstore" brands, we're free to roam and browse to our heart's content!LamiatShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07185760310302421613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-79328359232568670772009-09-28T15:48:59.805-07:002009-09-28T15:48:59.805-07:00I LOVE reading your blog!! You write so eloquently...I LOVE reading your blog!! You write so eloquently and beautifully Gail!! This was a great topic too and I completely agree with you, I think the lower end brands are definitely giving the luxury ones a run for their money :).<br />xxxNatalyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05455062435054248727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-78661461015703170602009-09-28T14:30:12.205-07:002009-09-28T14:30:12.205-07:00Hello, I really enjoyed reading this post. I agree...Hello, I really enjoyed reading this post. I agree ELF have got some amazing products at an amazing price that really can compete with high end brands.<br />When you can get a product that works, and looks good for £3.50 is there really any need to pay £20 for something similar by a different brand...? <br />I think the problem is many people get suckered into buying into a brand or name (of which i am also guilty) which is what raises the price for chanel, dior et al.<br /><br />I think it's definately something to think about, and i've realised that sometimes it pays to be stingy and try 'drugstore' make up- as there are some genuinely good quality products on the market that produce an amazing finish and really can compete with high end while being purse friendly.<br /><br />(^_^)Shell senseless stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843152500702729705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-56363189129716502472009-09-28T14:15:01.460-07:002009-09-28T14:15:01.460-07:00@OxfordJasmine
HAHA I wish! That's my pipe dre...@OxfordJasmine<br />HAHA I wish! That's my pipe dream! Thank you!! Yes ELF especially are destined to wake everyone up! This has gone on long enough! I'm proposing a boycott haha xxxxxGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640390178468446621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-67448938790400361932009-09-28T14:12:34.831-07:002009-09-28T14:12:34.831-07:00@Emma
Thanks so much! I guess that's one bonu...@Emma <br />Thanks so much! I guess that's one bonus to not being ivited to stuff and getting freebies (sob!)I read your overview on the Barry M blusher just now and you got it spot-on: makeup needs to uplift you, or at any rate not humiliate you with its "15 yr old's makeup" look! I could never take this anywhere public!!!<br /><br />@MizzWorthy<br />Jen we SO have to go! I am going to try and convert you too! and thank you as always for your sweet comment!<br /><br />PS. Funnily enough I do have a bitchy blog post which might get published if I can't resolve it haha so I might join the club on that score...! (But fingers crossed it won't come to that)<br /><br />xxxxxxGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640390178468446621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-10637852737069696132009-09-28T14:04:30.922-07:002009-09-28T14:04:30.922-07:00I think you should reconsider your career choice a...I think you should reconsider your career choice and be a journalist! This was a really interesting and thoughtful piece, I love the fact that you have reflected so many thoughts that us make up junkies have. I for a long time have not been interested in any MAC collections and generally steer clear of beauty counters unless I know what I want for the reasons you've mentioned. I feel a change in the air, "high end" had better step up their game as there are many smarter companies snapping at their heels!OxfordJasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13389202115440823421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-28867277594930982702009-09-28T13:42:28.456-07:002009-09-28T13:42:28.456-07:00Lol - totally agree with Emma's comment above ...Lol - totally agree with Emma's comment above - Yet again, anoher well written and intelligent post - Now I really do need to go to Charles Fox with you! xxxmizzworthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16108358231405686687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7750155244181302377.post-68848057338351814192009-09-28T13:31:04.317-07:002009-09-28T13:31:04.317-07:00Great post Gail - really enjoyed reading this. Fin...Great post Gail - really enjoyed reading this. Finally something interesting and not related to PR freebies, bitching or contests. Hurrah!<br />xEmma - Eating Diamondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15605324403050410604noreply@blogger.com