tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post3559685461094457854..comments2024-01-03T02:45:27.257-05:00Comments on Musings of a Muse: Musings of the Day: To Cheap or Not To Cheapthe Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-63255501864859533912009-02-02T14:29:00.000-05:002009-02-02T14:29:00.000-05:00hi a!Everyone has their vices :)hi a!<BR/><BR/>Everyone has their vices :)the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-12364551471425872802009-01-30T15:18:00.000-05:002009-01-30T15:18:00.000-05:00Drugstore, cuz duuuuude, splurging makes me feel g...Drugstore, cuz duuuuude, splurging makes me feel guilty. I'd rather save my guilt for a luscious chocolate cupcake than for face-paint. Some people are quite the opposite! Healthier, too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-3099572373257124092009-01-19T12:02:00.000-05:002009-01-19T12:02:00.000-05:00hi sher!thanks for sharing hun :) I'm all about wh...hi sher!<BR/><BR/>thanks for sharing hun :) I'm all about what works for a person so if you find items that work in a ds I'm all for that ;)the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-57165505949706561332009-01-19T12:01:00.000-05:002009-01-19T12:01:00.000-05:00hi en!Japan is def out of this question. I think ...hi en!<BR/>Japan is def out of this question. I think asian brands in general are way better than what we have in the US :)<BR/><BR/>I think that having testers, a wide variety of product, and an artist to help me is always a perk :)<BR/><BR/>Ahhh lucky :) I'm not indulging in Lunasol Spring but it sure does look gorgeous and yes you're completely correct...honestly you would NEVER get that treatment at the drugstore!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-5120665283603837982009-01-19T11:59:00.001-05:002009-01-19T11:59:00.001-05:00hi crissy!me too lol! no testers is a pain in th...hi crissy!<BR/><BR/>me too lol! no testers is a pain in the butt so I end up spending more on DS brands than I would on counter b/c I can't test grrr<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing hun!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-54092956947315809732009-01-19T11:59:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:59:00.000-05:00hi Anonymouss!That's a valid point...heading to wa...hi Anonymouss!<BR/><BR/>That's a valid point...heading to walgreens when I run out of something would be way better than purchasing something le I love and never finding again :(<BR/><BR/>I don't think I really indulged in $30 on a lippie before...most of my lipsticks are mac and well worth the price when compared to ds ;)the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-57167009088343670372009-01-19T11:57:00.001-05:002009-01-19T11:57:00.001-05:00hey dd!Me too :) I love MAC and wish I was conver...hey dd!<BR/><BR/>Me too :) I love MAC and wish I was converted to it earlier than I was ;)<BR/><BR/>UD is my staple brand.<BR/><BR/>I just think the quality is way better compared to ds!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-2553110821205722082009-01-19T11:57:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:57:00.000-05:00hi anita!I think avon def wormed it's way into my ...hi anita!<BR/><BR/>I think avon def wormed it's way into my heart :) good stuff!<BR/><BR/>I do believe that stuff in england is way better quality than US brands :P I really like some of the boots items but I find they aren't as good here in the US :(<BR/><BR/>I never understood the rimmel craze...people generally love rimmel..and I honestly never found a single product that's actually good...rarely I come across an le they do that's ok..but mostly it's rubbish!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-46254095089423565982009-01-19T11:54:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:54:00.000-05:00hey tammy!Oh asian drugstores are out of this part...hey tammy!<BR/><BR/>Oh asian drugstores are out of this particular ? hehe...asian cosmetics are not anything like US brands that's for sure!<BR/><BR/>I guess I wasn't clear but def not referring to asian cosmetics with this question!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-39374951165443834102009-01-19T11:53:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:53:00.000-05:00hi citrine!Hey whatever works for you doll ;) I ...hi citrine!<BR/><BR/>Hey whatever works for you doll ;) I think that's it rather fab to have variety too and if it's cheaper all the better<BR/><BR/>for skincare, concealer, shadows, foundation, etc...I'm all about high end counter items!<BR/><BR/>I think you have it all sorted hehe..sounds like your very balanced about your purchases which is fab...I envy you as I wish I was more balanced myself...!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-67581298023919715492009-01-19T11:51:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:51:00.000-05:00hi jackie!Ditto. Mostly I used ds when I was a te...hi jackie!<BR/><BR/>Ditto. Mostly I used ds when I was a teen and I've slowly ventured back to try things out for Musings but for the most part I'm a counter girl.<BR/><BR/>LOL we can hold your mum responsible for your addiction :)the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-16437982358202782682009-01-19T11:50:00.001-05:002009-01-19T11:50:00.001-05:00hi Vichaya!Me too! I think testing out plus havin...hi Vichaya!<BR/><BR/>Me too! I think testing out plus having someone around who's good about answering ?'s is a perk of loving high end :) I couldn't agree more!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-52464156382345307982009-01-19T11:50:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:50:00.000-05:00hey oldergirl!I think it takes time :) once you g...hey oldergirl!<BR/><BR/>I think it takes time :) once you get your first taste of good quality cosmetics you'll switch hehe!<BR/><BR/>I look forward to reasking the ? to you and curious to see what you're answer will be!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-68643707630072989462009-01-19T11:48:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:48:00.000-05:00hey j!I'm with you :) I do like NYX and Physicia...hey j!<BR/><BR/>I'm with you :) I do like NYX and Physicians Formula myself but higher end is where it's at for me :)the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-1943884981594336522009-01-19T11:28:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:28:00.000-05:00hi there asiyakei!no testers here either..which I ...hi there asiyakei!<BR/><BR/>no testers here either..which I hate..it would make life way easier if I can test it out first!<BR/><BR/>whoa sorry to hear about your skin episode :P that stinks!!!!!! I'm a counter girl too :) all the way!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-81160829196105864172009-01-19T11:25:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:25:00.000-05:00hi Pavlina You're quite lucky hun! i've never had...hi Pavlina <BR/><BR/>You're quite lucky hun! i've never had the success you have had with wet n wild or HIP...most times I have a difficult time blending the product and creating the same look I achieve with say mac. I think it takes a real artist to create something with ds brands...and I'm def not an artist hehe! But in the end I think all that matters is what works for you and what you love :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing hun!<BR/><BR/>hehe glad you're enjoying the comment box!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-35728539754354125882009-01-19T11:22:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:22:00.000-05:00hi laura!awwww I hear ya hun! def more to life t...hi laura!<BR/><BR/>awwww I hear ya hun! def more to life than makeup that's for sure :) I have to say that people have vices, mine just happens to be ridiculously expensive makeup lol!<BR/><BR/>aw thanks I really appreciate your reading my blog and glad you enjoy!<BR/><BR/>asian brands are out of this completely :) I was speaking solely of US brand cosmetics :) hehe...in the case of Asian makeup even counters are at war with the awesome quality of drugstore brands. Asian makeup is considerably cheaper and better within drugstores than anything you can find within the US and Europe...or at least in my travels I felt as such!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-8015422304898293992009-01-19T11:19:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:19:00.000-05:00hi chica!I started with ds too :) Honestly. I thi...hi chica!<BR/><BR/>I started with ds too :) <BR/>Honestly. I think UK brands are way better than what is offered here in the US :P<BR/><BR/>Some of my favs are chanel, mac, ud, and benefit too! hehe brand twins:)<BR/><BR/>thanks for sharing hun!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-75306142122682969222009-01-19T11:18:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:18:00.000-05:00hi katie!drugstore quality in London is way better...hi katie!<BR/><BR/>drugstore quality in London is way better than what we have here!<BR/> Barry M and Gosh are fabs...I wish we had access here! <BR/><BR/>Well I think you're way lucky as ds is way better in the UK than it is here :) and balance is always good...I remember being a broke college student hehe, nothing wrong with cheaping with stuff that works well!<BR/><BR/>and yes buying at a counter does hold something special :)the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-11036763804264689272009-01-19T11:16:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:16:00.000-05:00hi missprissdoesablog!exactly...it seems a complet...hi missprissdoesablog!<BR/><BR/>exactly...it seems a complete waste for me to spend over $80 bucks on say several mascaras, blushe, etc...having none work...when I can just get items that do the first time.<BR/><BR/>is that the maybelline in the pink/green tube? Everyone tells me I need to try it hehe!<BR/><BR/>Good on you! Welcome to the dark side lol!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-46246544194635412062009-01-19T11:15:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:15:00.000-05:00hi aretha!I haven't tried the 2000 calorie yet.......hi aretha!<BR/><BR/>I haven't tried the 2000 calorie yet.....must add it to my list :) <BR/><BR/>I too have the same philosophy. I think skincare in particular is worth splurging on! <BR/> <BR/>And YES YES YES you do waste way more money trying out stuff when you can just get one high end product that WORKS without worrying about dishing out $30 or more bucks on several items from the DS that don't work ;)<BR/><BR/>and totally a good point...buying tons is optional but just buying at least the necessities too look good is actually not too badly priced in the long run!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing hun!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-40508120002407198002009-01-19T11:10:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:10:00.000-05:00hi rob!good for you! Come join the darkside, we h...hi rob!<BR/><BR/>good for you! Come join the darkside, we have cookies.<BR/><BR/>Love love the shadow box it's fab isn't it? <BR/><BR/>You'll be much happier with concealer/foundation from a counter...!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment and for sharing!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-45646021609166396502009-01-19T11:08:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:08:00.000-05:00hi vicky!It is lol! I agree! I gotta admit, item...hi vicky!<BR/><BR/>It is lol! I agree! I gotta admit, items that I need to toss within 6-8 months really break my heart if I'm paying $20-$30 for 'em!<BR/><BR/>I think drugstore quality is considerably better your end than mine....boots makes some nice product with it's seven line...but we don't get nearly that quality here!<BR/><BR/>I'm great, hope you're fab too :) hehe that's ok...make it as long as you like it lovie!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-37121688492696420562009-01-19T11:07:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:07:00.000-05:00hi nell!lol ditto :) except when it comes to asian...hi nell!<BR/><BR/>lol ditto :) except when it comes to asian drugstore beauty finds!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9189510981235008538.post-67376186785458206252009-01-19T11:06:00.000-05:002009-01-19T11:06:00.000-05:00hi suz!exactly :( I noticed that L'Oreal is even...hi suz!<BR/><BR/>exactly :( I noticed that L'Oreal is even better from Japan when compared to the rubbish here!<BR/><BR/>I find beauty from abroad drugstore brands much much much better quality compared to what I can get here in US drugstores!the Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03316544097349681503noreply@blogger.com