Makeup Sets: Are They Worth It?
Makeup sets are useful, interestingly various, and let's admit it, fun.
Almost every woman would love to own one, or maybe more.
What's nice is that sets often have a good value for money, which makes them a seemingly perfect choice.
Before giving in to the temptation of buying a set, consider a few ideas to decide whether or not a particular set is right for you.
1) Will you use every item? 50 eye shadows for the price of 35 individual ones seems like a bargain, but what is the use if you will only use 30 of them? Check all of the components of the set before you buy it and pay attention to whether the shades match your skin tone.
Similarly, many sets contain several shades of lipstick or blush.
If you cannot use most of the colors, either alone or combined with other shades, then this set is probably not worth the money.
2) Usage timeline Sets tend to last forever.
Their quantities may be a lot more than they look.
The items are packed in smaller containers, but in most sets, they sum up to a lot.
This means that you need to check the expiration date on the set, or the different dates for different items, before buying.
Make sure you can use, or share, all or most of the items before they expire.
Otherwise, it would be wiser to buy the colors you intend to use individually.
Do the math and decide which option is better for your wallet.
3) Discover other people's experiences Read reviews or ask friends who used a certain set.
Many sets are made with less quality ingredients or at least some of the items are worse than expectations.
See what other people have to say about a certain set before you buy it.
Compare with other similar more popular sets to make a better choice.
4) Don't give in to advertising Some sets are made to advertise for a number of new colors or to market some existing ones.
If you like certain colors and want to buy the full-size versions, don't just buy them all.
The mini-lipstick in a set will probably finish in no time, but a full-size one lasts a lot longer no matter how much you use it, so only buy the ones you know are absolute favorites.
While balancing price against value can help evaluate the usefulness of a certain set, individualizing items could be a better option.
This way you can think twice before each item and narrow down your purchases to the basic needs.
When money is tight, consider a few calculations before purchasing to decide whether a certain set has a good value and whether you should buy a set at all.
Almost every woman would love to own one, or maybe more.
What's nice is that sets often have a good value for money, which makes them a seemingly perfect choice.
Before giving in to the temptation of buying a set, consider a few ideas to decide whether or not a particular set is right for you.
1) Will you use every item? 50 eye shadows for the price of 35 individual ones seems like a bargain, but what is the use if you will only use 30 of them? Check all of the components of the set before you buy it and pay attention to whether the shades match your skin tone.
Similarly, many sets contain several shades of lipstick or blush.
If you cannot use most of the colors, either alone or combined with other shades, then this set is probably not worth the money.
2) Usage timeline Sets tend to last forever.
Their quantities may be a lot more than they look.
The items are packed in smaller containers, but in most sets, they sum up to a lot.
This means that you need to check the expiration date on the set, or the different dates for different items, before buying.
Make sure you can use, or share, all or most of the items before they expire.
Otherwise, it would be wiser to buy the colors you intend to use individually.
Do the math and decide which option is better for your wallet.
3) Discover other people's experiences Read reviews or ask friends who used a certain set.
Many sets are made with less quality ingredients or at least some of the items are worse than expectations.
See what other people have to say about a certain set before you buy it.
Compare with other similar more popular sets to make a better choice.
4) Don't give in to advertising Some sets are made to advertise for a number of new colors or to market some existing ones.
If you like certain colors and want to buy the full-size versions, don't just buy them all.
The mini-lipstick in a set will probably finish in no time, but a full-size one lasts a lot longer no matter how much you use it, so only buy the ones you know are absolute favorites.
While balancing price against value can help evaluate the usefulness of a certain set, individualizing items could be a better option.
This way you can think twice before each item and narrow down your purchases to the basic needs.
When money is tight, consider a few calculations before purchasing to decide whether a certain set has a good value and whether you should buy a set at all.
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