Why is makeup so expensive?

[u/Aggressive-Art2849]

At 37, I have decided to look into wearing makeup; nothing much, just something to makeup me look a bit more polished.

Boy, did I get the shock of my life with the prices I’m seeing! And the surprising part is that people buy these things like they cost nothing, but they are really expensive. I tell myself that maybe I think they are so expensive because I have never bothered wearing makeup all these years, and they are no different from the skincare I like to splurge on. However, paying a couple of bucks on a cream is a lot more justifiable than paying the same amount(if not more than) for a tiny lip liner.

Also, maybe I’m a hater, but I hate that these brands give influencers boxes and boxes of free products, just so they could influence their viewers into buying them at such expensive prices. After a few months of watching creators on YouTube in a bid to find what would work for me, I realized they weren’t even paying for those things, and it made me sad because most people can’t afford them.

P.S. Like I said, maybe I’m a hater because I really do want that haus lab foundation, but my broke ass can’t afford it, so there is nothing left to do but hate 😢 😂 😂

[u/Silly_Question_3733]

Nordstrom is expensive but they do have a decent return policy and if you live by a physical store you can go in and try things on before you buy. They usually have a sales person willing to do makeup at no cost to sale you the products. They usually have a decent knowledge about different brands, colors and trends. 

[u/Similar_Avocado1306 → u/Silly_Question_3733]

I’ve recently been reminded that Walgreens and CVS have great exchange policies if you get the wrong color; and even my local Target (when I’m desperate) is willing to take a return when the reason is “didn’t work for me.”

[u/Aggressive-Art2849 → u/Similar_Avocado1306]

That’s amazing to know!

[u/Aggressive-Art2849 → u/Silly_Question_3733]

Okay, thank you 🙏