Discussion continues in the world of cosmetics, debating whether some beauty products are worth splurging on or if local supermarket and drugstore purchases get the job done. A variety of great beauty products are available with affordable prices, but some are worth the extra cash. 

Save on eyeliner. Most pencil eyeliners are made of wax, which isn’t worth the $20 that many high-end brands price them at. If the wax liners aren’t satisfying, try a kohl pencil or liquid liner. All three types can be purchased for under $5 at drugstores. 

Splurge on eyeshadow. Higher-quality eyeshadow palettes or single shades offer better pigmentation and a longer wear through the day and night. An alternative to purchasing quality eyeshadow is wearing a good eyeshadow primer. A primer increases the wear time of the eyeshadow without having to reapply throughout the day. 

The bareMinerals Ready Eyeshadow palette, which costs $30, offers four complimentary shades with long lasting pigmentation and absolutely no parabens or synthetics. For an eyeshadow primer, try the Shadow Insurance primer by Too Faced, which costs $18 and will make shadow look more vibrant and reduce smudging or creasing.

Save on lipsticks and lip glosses. Glosses generally don’t last long, so why spend big bucks on them? While high-end brands are less sticky, and the formulas in lipsticks by Chanel and Dior can’t be beat, drugstore brands such as Revlon and L’Oreal carry long-lasting lipsticks in a rainbow of colors. 

Splurge on foundation and concealer. Because they’re both applied directly to the face and can affect the skin the most, it’s worth the extra money. If a poor-quality foundation is applied it can lead to clogging of the pores and cause the face to break out with pimples.

Drugstore concealers do not provide the fitting shade for every color of skin. The more money spent on these two products will create more natural-looking makeup that’s easier to blend. 

It is recommended to spend a little more on foundation and make sure there are no parabens are in the formula. They have been found to have negative effects on the body. The bareMinerals Original Foundation, which costs $28, provides light protection against damaging sun exposure and hides blemishes.

Some concealers to look for include Laura Mercier’s Undercover Pot, which costs $31, with two shades of concealer as well as a setting powder, and NARS’ Creamy Radiant Concealer, which costs $29.

Paying a little more will lead to better skin, longer-lasting coverage and less negative health effects. 

Save on mascaras. Most consumers are loyal to a specific brand of mascara. Once that brand is found, they rarely stray from it. However, that brand does not need to be expensive. Among other brands, Maybelline and CoverGirl carry basic mascaras at $7 a tube that leave lashes long and clump-free. 

Splurge on bronzers and blush. Purchasing a higher-priced bronzer or blush allows for makeup application without hesitation. The products are pulverized, meaning they can be layered without leaving consumers looking or feeling like clowns.

While some products may seem overpriced, it is sometimes worth splurging for lasting coverage and health. However, depending on the product, drugstore brands like Maybelline and Covergirl often do just as well.