For example, expensive mascara, foundation, etc…is it worth it to buy as a gift or will I be better off giving something else that may last a long time? I have no idea about make-up.
Context: I am a med-student so these things will be bought out of my personal savings which aren’t a lot.
Also, what are your thoughts on makeup products from MAC and Huda Beauty? I was eyeing a long lasting mascara to buy for my partner from either MAC or Huda Beauty but I can get something else like clothes for her in the same price…
It depends on what it is, honestly. For example, my husband has gifted me a few high end eyeshadow palettes, but it was known that I really wanted them. It was wonderful, because even though I really wanted these eyeshadows, I probably wouldn’t have bought them for myself, especially at Christmas time, when the focus is shopping for others.
However, if he had gifted me some random products I hadn’t previously expressed interest in, it would be a little weird. I’d probably feel obligated to use them, even if they weren’t my taste or not things I regularly use in my makeup routine. So if you want to do this, I think you’d have to do a little detective work to find out what she really wants/needs for makeup. Like you wouldn’t want to get a bright eyeshadow palette for someone who only wears neutral shades.
I’ve only tried lipsticks from Huda and Mac. Huda has or had some matte liquid lipsticks that stay put foreverrrr, that I really liked. I’m not sure about mascaras, but I do know that I have no problem finding an acceptable mascara at Walmart for under 15. Mascara is also something one might have a certain preference for. For example, I hate waterproof mascara, but for some people, it’s all they use.