We LOVE a cheap beauty find, but sometimes paying more really does mean better quality. Dupes just don't cut it all the time, so we asked the BuzzFeed Community about which pricey beauty products are actually worth the investment!
1. This OG Beautyblender for a seamless makeup application.
2. This long-lasting Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick that you don't have to reapply throughout the day.
"Kat Von D’s Studded Kiss Lipsticks are worth every penny. I swipe it on when I’m leaving for work at 7:30 a.m, I don’t have to reapply through breakfast or lunch, and it STILL looks perfect when I leave work!" —cupcakesandcats
Get them here for $21.
3. And this Benefit Cosmetics Erase Paste Concealer to cover scarring.
"Erase Paste by Benefit is $26 for a small container, but a little goes a long way. It’s supposed to be used to brighten dark circles, but I use it as a concealer because it’s so amazing. It covers every pimple, acne scar, and dark spot I’ve ever had. I bought it over a year ago and use it on a regular basis, and I’m only halfway through the container." —alliec41a11a1d8
Get it here for $26.00.
4. This Urban Decay Complete Coverage Concealer for a flawless finish.
5. This Jurlique Balancing Day Care Cream to moisturize and soothe delicate skin.
6. The Benefit Cosmetics The Porefessional: Mattifying Gel to reduce the appearance of your pores.
"Benefit’s The Porefessional Matte Rescue Mattifying Gel is a complete game-changer. I have super oily skin (#italiangirlproblems), and I used to use the Porefessional Primer, matte foundation, setting powder, and setting spray. But after an hour, my face would get oily again. Applying the Matte Rescue before my primer, though, not only minimizes my pores, but it keeps me oil-free all day." —katiepal514
Get it here for $28.
7. This Dr. Jart+ Water Replenishment Cotton Sheet Mask to give your face a little refresh.
8. This rich Belif True Cream Moisturizing Bomb for peak moisture.
9. This Rms Beauty Living Luminizer for a most natural glow.
10. And this Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment to suck out the impurities from your face.
"Many have tried to duplicate Glamglow Supermud. None have succeeded. I die a little inside each time I have to replace a jar, but it’s so worth every penny. It sucks all of the junk out of my massive pores, making them look smaller, and it makes my skin less of a giant oil slick." —sarahmariee
Get it here for $69.
11. This Hourglass N° 28 Primer Serum for a smooth canvas before your makeup.
12. This Tatcha Pure One Step Camellia Cleansing Oil to remove waterproof makeup.
"There are two items I love that deserve all of my money. One is the Tatcha oil cleanser. It’s one step and removes all of my waterproof makeup in one go. I also really love SK-II sheet masks. They are the Rolls-Royce of face masks, and my skin experienced rebirth after using one." —maryellenp4a134e5ef
Get it here for $48.
13. This Dr. Roller for clear and even skin.
"Derma rollers are not too expensive, but you’ll need to buy a new one every 4 to 6 months. I’m in my fortiess and I've been using needle rollers for 15 years, and these are the best. Research how to use them properly, and how to treat your skin afterward. Believe me, this is the best DIY anti-aging tool there is." —amelia1977
Get it here for $49.
14. This Chantecaille Retinol Intense to zap breakouts super-fast.
"Chantecaille Retinol Intense is amazing. My skin typically takes crazy long to heal due to my type one diabetes, and I had a honker of a zit on my chin. I applied a tiny pump of this retinol cream on it for two nights, and it was completely gone when I woke on the third day. I was gobsmacked! No bump, no redness, nothing. Now I use it anywhere I have any skin issue and it cut my healing time down to a fraction of what it used to be. Yes, it’s $140, but it’s good for the entire year at full strength. Past that year, retinol’s efficacy does decrease, but you can still make it stretch a bit. Seriously, it’s beyond worth it." —flybiknight
Get it here for $140.
15. This La Mer Moisturizing Soft Cream for a radiant complexion.
16. This Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion that helps alleviate acne without drying your skin.
"Mario Badescu’s Buffering Lotion is $19 and the bottle is small, but it is FANTASTIC! I have sensitive skin and get really bad cystic acne. Anytime I get one of those painful bastards, I just apply a little buffering lotion to it and it’s gone within the hour—without irritating or drying out my skin the way most acne products do. It’s completely changed my skincare routine." —alliec41a11a1d8
Get it here for $19.
17. And this Make Moonlight Primer that helps reduce frown lines and keeps your makeup in tact.
HERE'S TO INVESTING IN YOUR IMAGE!
