I WAS having my toe
nails done at the salon the other day when a lady selling nail polish, lipstick,
face powder, foundation and concealer came to my pedicurists work station to
advertise her products. I was interested to see
what she had because I’d been looking for red matte lipstick for a while now. I can’t seem to get the
perfect shade of red so I haven’t settled for any quite yet. So as this lady was
showing my pedicurist, Sammy, her products, she kept going on and on about how
her stock had diminished and if Sammy didn’t pick anything – she would have to
wait a long time until her next order. This woman’s products
must be sought after, I thought to myself. Perhaps this was going to be my
God-sent, the person who would have the perfect red matte lipstick for me.
I got the shock of my
life when I asked how much the lipsticks cost to begin with. Wait for it. They cost
$1! I honestly couldn’t believe it. Just $1 for lipstick! Call me corky but
I’ve often part with not less than $20 for a good quality lipstick. And to
think this lady was $19 cheaper was unbelievable! While I was still in a state
of shock, some ladies in the salon had started going through the merchandise to
see if there was anything they liked. Some literally horded
lipstick upon nail polish upon face powder – I just couldn’t believe it! Of course this lady is
trying to earn a decent living but please don’t complain about dry, chapped
lips after using that $1 lipstick.
Stop complaining to
your friends about regular break-outs on your face – they were not there when
you were buying that $3 face powder. Of course buying a $100
product doesn’t guarantee that your skin won’t react to it but if it does,
you’ll know exactly what went into the product and it’ll be easier to trace
what you’re allergic to. Unlike these imitation
$1 deals whose specifications are not clearly stated. God knows what
chemicals you’re subjecting your skin to! No wonder why it’s hardly even-toned. Be very careful about
the products you choose to apply on your skin. Be very specific. Choose brands
that are dermatologically tested and make it a point to check the reverse label
for what went into the product.
Try by all means to
purchase your cosmetics from reputable dealers such as departmental stores,
supermarkets or pharmacies. I know the $1 price tag
can be tempting but think of the long term. Think about the
investment you’re making by purchasing a genuine product of anything. It will do a better job
at taking care of your face and lips than products that cost 99 percent cheaper
than the original. If there’s anything
I’ve learned over the years is to be extra careful with my skin. I realise that a moment
of madness can cost me a couple of weeks of misery. Squeezing and nursing
pimples is no fun. Trust me, I know. I’d rather apply
Vaseline on my lips to keep them plump and moist instead of settling for a $1 lipstick
that will deprive them of moisture, making them dry and flaky.
That’s the worst. Flaky
lips are just unsightly. Women have varied
reasons for wearing make-up and there’s really nothing wrong with that. Just don’t settle for
cheap products that will degenerate your skin. Even when you go for the genuine
products, never take your skin for granted. Don’t be lazy to wash your face
after a day with make-up on. Don’t go to bed with it. If left on, make-up clogs
your pores and causes blemishes. Be good to your skin and believe me, it will
be good to you.
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