Mylee's Corner: Beauty doesn’t have to be expensive

 

Beauty doesn’t have to be expensive

It is very common for women to use makeup and skincare products. Skincare can be beneficial and makeup can be fun for many. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to buy the most expensive products for good quality. Many affordable brands and products work just as well. 

SHEGLAM is an affordable makeup site. I looked into this a few weeks ago when I saw a review of their products on TikTok. The prices are lower than those of some products you can find at Walmart. The quality is great as well. I purchased a liquid highlighter, liquid blush, liquid contour, and a setting spray. The liquids went on smoothly and gave a glowy finish to my makeup. The packaging is adorable as well. It is a sister company of Shein, a popular, cheap clothing site. The products I received were only around $4-$6 and were as great as the Fenty Beauty products I have purchased.

As for skincare, I’ve bought many things from Dollar General and Walmart that have done wonders for my skin. Snail Rescue toner by Peach Slices is a common drugstore product that cleared my skin. I’m not prone to bad acne but every once in a while I’ll get a wave of it. I use the toner almost daily and it feels refreshing on my skin. Biore Pore Strips are another item that I frequently buy. It works wonders at pulling dirt out of my pores. 

If you have sensitive skin, or like to watch out for certain ingredients, then there’s an App where you scan the barcode on your skincare products and it will give a rating out of 100. It also tells you the harmful ingredients and the good ingredients. The App is called Yuka. It does an amazing job at letting you know what you’re putting on your skin.

Beauty doesn’t have to be expensive. You can use quality ingredients and get amazing results for less. Drugstore products are just as good as name-brand products, and you should never feel ashamed for using affordable products.

Photos by Mylee

Mylee is a journalism student at Tri-County Career Center. She resides in Logan, Ohio. Mylee enjoys reading, writing, and crafting.