Cheap thrills
November 17, 2006 | 12:00am
I have a secret: for the past two years I’ve been using foundation that cost me less than two hundred pesos. Only P145, in fact. I discovered this buy while indulging in one of my cheap thrills: slinking through department store counters checking to see how mass-produced brands have caught up with the luxury beauty market. I chanced upon this foundation and bought it on a whim. Fearful of unwanted breakouts or other hazardous side effects usually (and unfairly) associated with cheap beauty products, it took me awhile before I started using the cheap foundation. I soon realized that it was the exact shade for me, even after I had spent three days roasting under the sun. And the breakouts I half-expected? Never came.
Cheap beauty buys are now causing more than a blip on the fashion radar. Aside from giving great value for less money, they are also great alternatives if you’re the type who needs to switch makeup colors for every given day of the week. So stock up and splurge. You probably deserve it.
Watsons
What to expect: A heavenly Olive Line made from European olive oil extract and natural ingredients. Composed of hair and skincare products, Watsons’ Olive Line promises to moisturize and soften both skin and hair.
Zoom in on: The shampoo and conditioner, especially if you have dry hair.
Will set you back: An average of P150
Available at: All Watsons stores nationwide.
Face Shop
What to expect: Basically everything. This top-selling Korean brand stocks up on every beauty care need from makeup to skin and body care, made of the best natural ingredients.
Zoom in on: Nail color in every color imaginable, facial masks this side of heaven, an aromatherapy line that makes a spa out of your home, and moisturizers made of Oriental ingredients such as mung bean or ginger.
Will set you back: Half your paycheck – you’d want to buy everything in the store on your first visit alone.
Available at: G/F Glorietta 3
Penshoppe
What to expect: A makeup and beauty line that reflects the youthful vibe that surrounds Penshoppe
Zoom in on: Their makeup palettes, which are a steal at around a P150 (you’re basically an idiot if you pass up on them).
Will set you back: Around P150, which is the average price of each product.
Available at: Penshoppe stores nationwide
Sheene
What to expect: Fun makeup and skincare products in colorful packaging. Sheene is the number one beauty brand in Thailand and was the makeup sponsor for the 2005 Miss Universe pageant.
Zoom in on: Lip gloss in sweet juicy shades, portable cheek and eye color that come with their very own mini applicator and mini puff.
Will set you back: By not much. None of Sheene’s products go beyond P700.
Available at: Watsons stores
Fashion 21
What to expect: Great formula, great selection of colors, great packaging, great makeup
Zoom in on: Eyeshadow sticks that also double as eyeliners, and lip glosses you can afford to buy wholesale. And yes, that foundation I was telling you about…
Will set you back: Maybe P500, if you’re looking to buy an entire makeup set.
Available at: Watsons stores
FMax
What to expect: Makeup made, packaged, and priced for teens and trendy fashionistas.
Zoom in on: Bronzers that come packed with its own brush, and bright eyecolor applied through rollers.
Will set you back: Most products average P200.
Available at: Watsons stores
Cheap beauty buys are now causing more than a blip on the fashion radar. Aside from giving great value for less money, they are also great alternatives if you’re the type who needs to switch makeup colors for every given day of the week. So stock up and splurge. You probably deserve it.
Watsons
What to expect: A heavenly Olive Line made from European olive oil extract and natural ingredients. Composed of hair and skincare products, Watsons’ Olive Line promises to moisturize and soften both skin and hair.
Zoom in on: The shampoo and conditioner, especially if you have dry hair.
Will set you back: An average of P150
Available at: All Watsons stores nationwide.
Face Shop
What to expect: Basically everything. This top-selling Korean brand stocks up on every beauty care need from makeup to skin and body care, made of the best natural ingredients.
Zoom in on: Nail color in every color imaginable, facial masks this side of heaven, an aromatherapy line that makes a spa out of your home, and moisturizers made of Oriental ingredients such as mung bean or ginger.
Will set you back: Half your paycheck – you’d want to buy everything in the store on your first visit alone.
Available at: G/F Glorietta 3
Penshoppe
What to expect: A makeup and beauty line that reflects the youthful vibe that surrounds Penshoppe
Zoom in on: Their makeup palettes, which are a steal at around a P150 (you’re basically an idiot if you pass up on them).
Will set you back: Around P150, which is the average price of each product.
Available at: Penshoppe stores nationwide
Sheene
What to expect: Fun makeup and skincare products in colorful packaging. Sheene is the number one beauty brand in Thailand and was the makeup sponsor for the 2005 Miss Universe pageant.
Zoom in on: Lip gloss in sweet juicy shades, portable cheek and eye color that come with their very own mini applicator and mini puff.
Will set you back: By not much. None of Sheene’s products go beyond P700.
Available at: Watsons stores
Fashion 21
What to expect: Great formula, great selection of colors, great packaging, great makeup
Zoom in on: Eyeshadow sticks that also double as eyeliners, and lip glosses you can afford to buy wholesale. And yes, that foundation I was telling you about…
Will set you back: Maybe P500, if you’re looking to buy an entire makeup set.
Available at: Watsons stores
FMax
What to expect: Makeup made, packaged, and priced for teens and trendy fashionistas.
Zoom in on: Bronzers that come packed with its own brush, and bright eyecolor applied through rollers.
Will set you back: Most products average P200.
Available at: Watsons stores
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