Most Expensive vs. Cheapest Makeup *is it worth your $?!*
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.พ. 2025
- Testing the MOST expensive makeup up against the LEAST expensive makeup!
Which side of my face do you think looks the best?
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BE REAL WITH ME, which side do you think looks better?!
THEY BOTH LOOK GOOD, CANT DECIDE
Both are cute...cause you are cute🎀✨️🫶
I love you so much! ❤❤
havent seen yet but surely both will be good you can choose whichever you like better
I think the least expensive side looks better
It would’ve been really helpful if you did a 12 hour wear test!! Sometimes the more expensive products wear better throughout the day than cheaper alternatives. Would’ve loved to have compared!!
Yes I agree! Was gonna comment the same thing ! My fave is a review after applying, once or twice during the day while out and about and very end before taking it off. Tells so much about the quality & wear. 😊
I had the sephora mascara and after one hour it was falling all over my face. 😭
I completely agree and it's a shame I think it would be so informative.
I used to be a big fan of that morphe eye palette but after 3 hours it's gone. Now I use Anastasia and it's there 8am till 8pm when I take it off.
I'm also looking for new long lasting lip products. I have this morphe lip liner at the moment but it's gone in an hour
Yes, the promise of expensive make up IMO is that it lasts all day and still looks good. At least, that's how it works on me!
And the cheap ones give me lots of breakouts😣😣 and sometimes, my skin gets very sensitive the next day.
Personally, I think the Pat McGrath is better than the morphe side you can see even over the camera the eyeshadow is less patchy and the glittery is a higher quality
It looks better, but not for the price difference! It's not THAT different.
The shimmer shadows are also supposed to be used with a spray to dampen a make up brush to make more pigmented if you wanted
@@kelqueen9998exactly! It does look a bit better but not $150 better!
@@kelqueen9998PMG is like a "Treat yourself" kinda brand. Can you get a better performing high-end palette for less? Of course! I always forget just how good UD shadows are because I don't use my basics that often, but they're GOOD. And I got mine for like 30 CAD on sale. But does the packaging and presentation match up to PMG mothership? Absolutely not!
@@kelqueen9998having seen the difference between PM and morohe irl… it really is that different tbh
Hair is looking beautiful. Im literally a 40+ year old woman and this channel is my guilty pleasure. Its so wholesome in such a scary world 🌍
Aw thank you so much for watching!
It needs to be darker or lighter
Same! 43 y.o. here! 👋🏼
Yup 43!
Same!
Mia, I'd really like to see a video like this testing durability!!! Like does the mascara smudge, does the foundation get splotchy with sweat?
Yeeeeessss do a expensive vs drugstore! Please Mia❤
Can do!!
@@MiaMaples yay! Go Mia, go Mia!
I would love that also!
Yes I love these type of videos!!
yes please
Mia, I feel like you are one of the few influencers that actually saves me money!! You will be honest and sustainable instead of pushing fast fashion and I appreciate that so much about you ♥️
Since Jenna Marbles left the platform, Mia is literally my new favorite comfort channel. I really appreciate her consistency, her authenticity, and her calm (but sometimes silly) personality. Thank you for being you, Mia!!! 💞
This is exactly how I feel!
It's great that you love Mia. But why is it on *every woman's channel* I see these same comments comparing them to Jenna? Seriously? Can women please just exist without always getting compared to each other
Thats the whitest comment I've ever seen this year
@@J-sk2gv The what?
I wholeheartedly agree with you
Maybe some festive baking/decorating/craft videos? They are always fun to watch and get me in the spirit!
I think you also need to test the durability by making a little update at the end after 8 hrs o something of wear.
Both sides look the same, really good on you. But the truth is that even drugstore makeup is getting expensive, and I like to see a video about expensive vs. drugstore.
Thanks ❤❤bye bye
Agreed!
could not agree more about testing the wear! it's such an important factor in why the product might cost more
Yes. Wear test is everything, because I love makeup, but I hate being fussy after it's on.
Thank you for mentioning cruelty free products. I feel like especially in the beauty industry this subject is ignored or not thought of all in the name of beauty products. It needs to be talked about more, so people are more aware and it’s always worth mentioning :)
I mean i think unfortunately it's get pushed back by other concerns. When people can't even find their shade in some brands. Some brands have super shady owners you don't really get to limit that list more. Like tarte is cruetly free but problematic in other ways
@ I get your point, I have this issue too with my skin tone. I understand that some things are out of our control but spreading awareness and trying our best to be cruelty free is a great step in stopping animals suffering for cosmetic purpose. As long as we are actively trying our best, it makes a difference
Okay, I know we're lowkey roasting Pat McGrath right now but look at the difference in your eye color with the different shadows, the purple looks so good on your brown eyes!!!
I was thinking that too, like the shimmer on her eye is so pretty
Btw you're doing great sweety, roasting these brands SO hard. This is the serve we deserve!
I think this just goes to show that some lighting and a camera can make anything look good. Maybe if we saw true close ups, we could see the creasing or any flaws in the makeup, but to me they both appeared to be flawless
Agreed. She could do a “walk with me outside” and show the non studio lighting and pores and coverage and creasing
And how the make up last throughout the day
Mia.. there are so few youtubers i actually feel like "yeah, i'd totally be friends with them.." you're one. i'm always excited to watch your videos.
mia has literally been my comfort youtuber for years now, it's always a good day when she posts. :)
I think there's something so subtle and elegant about the Pat McGrath side right now. The shimmer feels more refined and flattering. I have aaaaalllways wanted one of her palettes, I would totally exchange it though for an unbroken one.
With beauty products, it’s not just the ingredients that define the product. The product’s formulation heavily impacts how it performs.
So while two products may have very similar ingredient lists, the way in which the ingredients are implemented, as well as the grade and sourcing of each ingredient, can cause differences in their performances.
Additionally, production cost are also impacted by formulation methods, not just the cost of ingredients. Quality and sourcing of ingredients also results in variations in cost for the same ingredient.
This isn’t to say that more expensive products are necessarily worth the extra $$$ or are always better than cheaper alternatives. Many luxury brands are often known for unnecessarily hiking up prices because they know consumers will pay for the brand name or aesthetic.
However, just because two different products have the same ingredient list, it doesn’t mean that they act in the same way or even cost the same amount of money to make.
With all this in mind, it is ultimately up to the consumer to make the decision of whether a product is worth its price tag.
Well said.
I also wanted to give a shout out to brands devoted to incorporating more botanical ingredients like Chantechaille, which also give part of their proceeds to animal sanctuaries and non-profits to help causes close to the heart.
So much to consider 🩵
Everything you said is true, I read that exact same thing on the forum
While thats true for some more indie brands, most high end brands are owned by conglomerates like L'Oreal and Estee Lauder (Tom Ford) and are likely made in the same factories. You cant expect much better quality from tom ford than smashbox or Clinique (both brands also owned by EL).
Same with designer brands. The italian police recently busted Dior and other high end brands for producing their bags for about 15 euro but selling them for 1500.
Tldr dont be fooled by greedy "luxury" brands
it's mostly mica lol. they aren't using special stuff, you've just bought their lie
The suede bag isn't trash though, you keep the compact in it to protect it so that it doesn't get banged around in your makeup kit and shatter. The bag prevents a little bit of cushion to keep it from happening 😢
provides a bit of cushion... :) you make a good point. I haven't got to that part yet.. I'll keep watching.
Or reuse it for jewelry storage, a coin purse, a gift bag, etc. He'll, you could even toss it into a sewing kit to use as a patch or for a tiny project
It's sad to see when someone throws away those FABRIC bags like are you an animal!?
@@yosramirezsvanimal for throwing away a bag is crazy
the product itself is 125 dollars! well I think one could do that when it's a small amount of money to them . For me, I would even get a separate pouch for 20 dollar project if I want it to stay intact for as long as possible. The pouch can also be reused later for other stuffs as well
The Westman Atelier powder is surprisingly great for dry skin! Honestly, I felt a bit guilty about owning so many of the expensive products you've tried, but I think both sides look amazing on you. For me, high-end brands tend to be less irritating on my dry, sensitive skin, and I love that a little product goes a long way. 😊✨
That's good to know! I typically don't wear makeup because of my dry skin. Foundation looks really bad when it starts flaking off lmao
Same here! My wallet hates me for it, but because of my eczema, the majority of higher end products work better for my skin, unfortunately
@@nicoleanita5330 the eczema struggles are real 😭😭
@@nicoleanita5330 Yes, I have eczema too. In the past, I experimented with a lot of cheaper products, but they always turned out to be a disaster for my skin, so I eventually stopped trying. Now, I stick to my go-to brands and formulas, regardless of the price. However, I still try to avoid products that are expensive without a good reason.
which foundation and concealler would you recommend?
ok fr though, Mia is so real with her comments. the cruelty free one, the designer brands and the packaging situations. absolutely agree
Started watching 32 seconds after upload and there are already five comments. Y'all are committed.
Wearing a split fabric top for a split face look is so subtly smart, love it!!! ❤
It's so Mia nerdy, such a nice touch!
Was going to the comments to say the same thing!! Love it ♥️
What I really love about you Mia that you are very honest person, and not trying to follow most of the influencers who are making people fall for expansive brands that is similar to the affordable ones. Big love ❤
I remember the video from years back. Time is a funny thing, and it's cool to have seen Mia grow up (and grow up alongside her)
You give your opinions in a way that is polite and respectful. Kudos to you for being constructive but nice. This day and age you just don’t see that. Keep on being you!
Pat McGrath is a pretty famous make up artist who does looks for lots of runway shows.
Definitely want to see that drugstore v Sephora brand video! ❤
least expensive sephora vs drug store would be AMAZING also can you add bronzing drops i’m pretty sure elf has some vs like saie would be amazing
I tested the versed ones and they are really good !!
I’m still forever a highlight queen 😂 I think you should do an Ulta video in this format as they’ve got both drugstore and high end products.
The only expensive product that I “liked” was the blush. But you have convinced me to be cruelty free for awhile now:) You’re an amazing human Mia
Me too! It looks very Mia signature blush.
Now go plant based 💚💚💚
It took me like a third of the video to realize it was specifically the cheapest/most expensive from Sephora. Bc I was like, "where are the walmart and dollar store brands I usually buy from? They're definitely less expensive."
For affordable, not necessarily the absolute cheapest, but good quality, elf and milani are my go-to's. Absolutely recommend for anyone on a makeup budget.
Ah, okay, I also commented about that. I honestly decided to watch because I thought "least expensive" was going to be $10 or less. Can't imagine spending $20 on blush, personally, not that I wear it.
I would love to see you do random color makeup challenges! They're so fun and it's always nice to see you experimenting with your look!
ETA: Please don't feel pressured to be mean in your reviews! As long as you're providing realistic information and helpful critiques, you're informing us as consumers. Everything else is window dressing and, frankly, I like that your approach is rooted in kindness, patience, and understanding.
Great makeup look!
5:30 donate the little bag!! Give it to a charity store instead of throwing it in the bin!! Charity stores can use them as cute gift bags for jewellery they sell! Crafters use them to store little things! They are more useful than you realise, please Reduce Reuse Recycle and Donate!
Not to mention it’s clearly meant to be used to protect the compact, it’s not just disposable packaging; it’s part of the item!
17:45 we miss you jenna marbles, love when Mia channels a bit of her energy 😭
0:20 Im just gonna say it now: I absolutely LOVEEEE the Sephora contour stick. The color looks so much more natural on me than the makeup my Mario or the other higher end ones I’ve tried
People that says that Mia is too nice definitely don’t see Hope’s videos 😂 she is always saying “cool!!! I love it!” 😂😂
This is my jam!!!!! I love seeing expensive vs less expensive makeup. I'm surprised more Westman Atelier stuff wasn't in the most expensive. That brand is CRAZY. Tom Ford is insane pricy. That Tom Ford bronzer looked way too orange in the pan. I hope it wasn't called a contour. It should be more grey for your light shade, not orange! You should have went with Haus Labs concealer, they have nice light shades. I really love the Rimmel Miracle Ink liquid eyeliner. I've used it for years.
Collect little bags and use them as stuffing for a pillow or quilt.
I personally think that the contour, blush and eyeliner looks better on the more expensive side, but the eyeshadow looks better on the less expensive side. I'm shocked at how similar the concealer and foundations look though! Both sides look great overall💕
I love it when Mia does makeup review videos❤
I love doing makeup videos!!
@MiaMaples me too! They have always been my favorite!!
love how you talk about cruelty free makeup!! Something i feel very strongly about. Love your makeup videos xxx
I heard a saying once and I find it very useful in life… honesty without tact is just cruelty! People often respond better to criticism that’s done under the banner of ‘nice’, there’s no reason to be mean! I think you do an awesome job 👏🏻…. I always thought your makeup skills were very good, just play, it’s the fun way… there are no rules 💕
Is it strange that I save watching your videos for when I’m having a rough day? I can’t tell you how much I enjoy not having to worry about language or suitable content around my child. I love that I can always count on you to provide content that all ages can enjoy. I got my nieces addicted and now my 79 yr old mom has started watching the videos. It’s a light in my sometimes dark day. Today wasn’t the greatest so I saved this video and decided to watch it to cheer me up. I feel better and I’m excited to try a new makeup look tomorrow.
To me the expensive eyeshadow looks way better
Like mia you're the only youtuber i am really dedicated too, i appreciate you being sarcastic and sassy yet so nice, your cruelty free initiative i respect you so much. Honestly i love you, I'm looking forward for the sweatpants.
Miaaaa please tell me you tried to press that shadow back into the pan! I love your content and your humor. Thank you for always being you ❤
one think i learn from this video is. Mia is so...beatiful. love how her hair has grown longer since too. love that red lips on her. so pretty
“I am giving my opinion.” Exactly! You don’t need to drag a product through the mud to give your opinion. And just a thought, maybe a video using the highest rated Korean makeup!
Mia is my favorite TH-camr to watch after I've watched too much true crime LMFAO her content is always an easy watch and she's a vibe!
MIA! I really miss watching you shop for the products on the screen. Your voice is so calming! Bring it backkkkk🥹
NEVER change your personality for others. I think the fact that you are here for so many years and still being loved, its because of your personality. the creators who are mean, are hated by the viewers. they fail in the long run. i like how nicely you criticize others. i get inspired.
6:27 here I was thinking it had just been two years or so 😂 you're one of the only youtubers I've watched consistently for so long, I think the years have blended together
My husband is low key one of your biggest fans. He somehow will show up when I'm watching you. He's a humor connoisseur and even he agrees you're so funny. It's high praise. 🤣 You'll often say something he overhears and he'll have to come and watch the whole video. And because of you he now wants drunk goggles. Ha!
i heart you bunches your authenticity is so refreshing
I love Mia getting more sassy about reviewing things. Her opinions on the astronomical prices were so accurate and so funny😂
Ok but the pat magrath was so unfortunate because her products are actually so nice 😭
Love PM.
I think the PM side looked better
Welcome to Mia judging expensive brands for 24:19 seconds 😂😂 she's so cute I love her + I agree 👍🏻
Mia! You're so cool! That being said, no makeup review is complete without a wear test!!! PLEASE:)
Mia, you do you! Don’t let the constant commenters have free rent in your brain. There’s no one who can do Mia Maples but you gal.
I like the pinkish shimmer on your lid by Pat McGrath. Other than that they look basically the same. Very pretty!! Your hair looks beautiful!!
You genuinely look so pretty by the end of this video. The eye makeup looks awesome!
I would suggest showing a WEAR TEST, seeing how the makeup does throughout the day instead just when you finish your makeup?
Because for me sometimes more expensive products looks way better after all day use then cheaper products were they having a tendency to wear down and melt after a while and not look good.
Honestly without a wear test its very much first first impressions...
@ Exactly that’s why I don’t really take much much from video that don’t do wear test. There are many makeup products that look amazing initially when put on but will literally disappear or look horrible in only a couple of hours.
I love your videos! So wholesome and REAL in a world that has become so fake😭🫶🏼 keep being you Mia! 🩷
Thank goodness for this upload! Been watching Mia since 2015 and I’m a huge TH-cam consumer- when people ask my fave TH-camr I always introduce them to Mia Maples!!!
TBH, i didnt even know $171 eyeshadow palettes were a thing!!- of course both sides look amazing, but i like the less expensive make up ❤
I’ve never been so early 😅 thank goodness I have a new video to watch
Me too😂
Sameeee
Enjoy!!
5:28 I love keeping bags for crafting 🤷🏽♀️
Would have loved to see a wear test of this look since longevity can be a factor in how brands raise their prices.
I haven’t watched you in so longggg 😂 glad to be back
Never been this early for a MIA MAPLES VIDEO!!! Love her & MAMA MAPLES!!!
Really enjoyed this less$/more$ makeup comparison video...Unbelievable! The differences were minimal.But I do admit I preferred the look of the Pat McGrath eye shadow on camera
Mia, I think a Zoe Sugg type of eye makeup would look nice on you...less ‘wingy‘ would look younger , of your age..... although I know you kindly did this ‘extra‘ eye look as it was requested from your fans. You are a true beauty, Mia, inside and out, a safe place on the internet and I thank you for it❤🇨🇦🇨🇦
Mia wearing a 2-tone sweater goes along so well with the theme of doing different makeup on each side and it’s so cute 😂
it's a good day when mia maples uploads!!
Mia makeup videos hits different❤❤❤
I'm so happy that she posted this video, it's a treat for me.. hoping to see more of makeup videos❤❤❤
I love this concept, but I feel like you need to do a wear test to see how these products hold up over time.
I loved the thermal nail polish! Both colors look so good on you!! It was so fun seeing how it changed throughout the video!! This might be the push I needed to try thermal polishes myself
I’m obsessedddddd with Milani makeup, it’s so affordable but still so good!
im so OBSESSED with the look mia went for with this one 😭😭 SO CUTEEEEE
I feel like some close up shots would have been good to really compare/ see the difference in products once applied to the face
12:39 I will just say, a lot of the time, the more expensive eyeshadows, especially the really shiny, "wet" looking shades, have a more delicate formula which makes them a little more prone to breaking or falling out of the pan. Still not worth the money for me, but I wouldn't be too mad about the palette being broken like that🤷♀️
Hehehe was already watching an old video and got your notifications of a new upload 🤭💗
Mia I would LOVE to see a designing / manufacturing / cost etc. breakdown of your new sweatpants! Kind of like a transparency behind the scenes video (obviously only if you'd be comfortable doing so
finally we got mias intro back really missed that couldnt bear to watch last video mia we really love everything keep it up we love every version of you its just old is gold
so excited for your sweatpants!! you've put so much hard work and time into them - i love clothes designer mia!! you go girl
For a video in the future, I would love to see a sort of best rated! Like on lots of blogs they give you their favorite product and a drugstore dupe- I think it would be fun to see how the “favorites” match up!
I love the eye makeup!! This look suits your eye shape so well!
Mia right here just making our day again 💖
Love the return of the fun eye look!🩷
oh i looooove comparison videos for makeup like thissss
mia PLEASEEE keep doing your makeup like that, you look so good😭.
Mia can you a full face of the most expensive makeup at the drugstore vs the cheapest??
You should compare Sephora products with drugstore products! Because as you said the "less expensive" stuff is still quite high end. Love ya🩷
I have the Morphe pallette. Mine is the gold one, though (they have silver and gold). What's also amazing about that middle shade (it shows you on the insert) you can wet your brush, and it turns SUPER METALLIC! You can use it as a shadow, eyeliner, highlighter, etc. ❤
Mia please stay nice!! I watch you because you're nice and chill. There are plenty of angry sassy or loud youtubers for folks who want that and they should seek that out instead of trying to change you ❤
Your dedication to buy/create cruelty free, sustainable and humane products is really admirable. It makes me so proud to be your fan! Can't wait to see how the sweatpants turn out ❤
Drugstore all the way ❤️ I haven't gone to sephora in years.
The more expensive ones tend to last longer and also have longer wear time compared to drugstore but apart from that not too different
@faizaanwar3662 i think it also depends on your skin type and environment because I used to have very oily skin and live in a very humid environment; nothing would last on me. But then I took accutane twice and moved to the desert, and my skin is normal now, and my makeup lasts all day.
Don't feel like you ever have to change the way you give your opinons. I think you always give your opinions, you are only extremely polite about it and honestly, it's refreshing.
Would you consider fixing your lighting and color toning when you film makeup videos? You're so blown out we can't see how the products actually look
Yeah we need a higher quality look and closer haha it just look hell edited and smoothed
When creators apply makeup then ask (often moving closer to/zooming camera) “How does this look?”…when we can see NO detail at all.😑🙄😤
The “creasy, sitting-on-top-of-the-skin” makeup looks identical to the “skin-like, smooth” makeup.
Oh me what am i doing? Watching mia maples and playing animal crossing with the big light off.
Actually an underrated combo
The sigh of relief when I saw the video , made my day