Splurge Vs. Save: Which Beauty Products are Worth the Extra Cost?

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Did you know that the average woman spends $15,000 on makeup in her lifetime?

That’s a lot of lipgloss!

For some women, splurging on expensive beauty products and designer cosmetics is a way to get a leg up in looking their best. But is it really worth it?

With huge retail markups and similar ingredients spanning across flashy department stores and dimly lit discount shops, it’s hard to know when to spend and where to save when it comes to beauty essentials.

The following inforaphic takes a closer look at the cosmetics industry and gives you the inside scoop on which products are worth their high price tags and which are total budget busters.

Click on “Launch Infographic” for an expanded view. 

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