Savvy Makeup Buying Tips: Where Makeup Artists Splurge & Save:

Splurge on these:
Skincare & Foundation: You want to get the best possible match for your skin. The textures are much nicer as well, leaving the skin even without looking like a mask. Ricky's favorite? Dior Airflash Spray Makeup
Mascara: Ricky says he wouldn't skimp on mascara either because if you use the "cheap" mascaras for too long your lashes become dry and brittle and could become thinner over time.  An industry favorite splurge is Dior Show

Save on these:
Lip Glosses & Blushes: These products are pretty standard so if you are looking to save a few extra bucks you can pick them up at the drug store.  We live by drugstore brands like Almay, Neutrogena and L'Oreal, particularly their Bare Naturale line of soft, flattering shades for lip and blush, like Bare Naturale Gentle Lip Conditioner and Bare Naturale Blush.