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Honored Contributor
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Registered: ‎03-16-2010

Disappointment In A High End Product

Have you ever been disappointed in the performance of a high end product? I'm using Bobbi Brown BB Cream which sells for $44 (I don't remember if I paid that or got a discount on it). I'm sorry to say that I don't think it works any better than a drugstore brand.When I spend big bucks on something I expect to get good results. Sometimes I think it's better to go with a drugstore product and have money in my pocket!
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Registered: ‎03-09-2010

Re: Disappointment In A High End Product

Just about every high end product disappoints me. For lots of money, I expect major improvement!

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Registered: ‎03-15-2010

Re: Disappointment In A High End Product

Besides perfume, (love Jo Malone, cheap brands = headache for me) I have always been slightly mad at myself for falling for expensive cosmetics. Don't get me started on BB eyeshadows. And I wanted so bad for IT BBUE to work for me, but it didn't.
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Registered: ‎03-11-2010

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Yes! I would rather have money than high-end cosmetics. If I buy a Tom Ford lipstick for $50.00 or a Rimmel for $5.00, I am going to wash it off at the end of the day and no one who sees me during the day will know or care how much my lipstick cost.

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Registered: ‎04-24-2010

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Today I put maybelline age rewind (12 dollars) on one side of my face, and Guerlain silk (60 dollars) on the other, and honestly, I saw no difference. They both look fine, but why do I think an expensive product will be the bomb. So easy to fall for the hype.
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Registered: ‎12-03-2011

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I have been disappointed and I have been over the moon pleased. I'm an equal opportunity shopper, department store or drug store. Important thing is to return it if it's not working for you, regardless of price!

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Registered: ‎11-03-2014

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The thing to keep in mind is, no product is going to make you look 21 again. No matter how much it costs. To expect an expensive product to be the fountain of youth, is just wasting your money, and all you are buying is false hope.

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On 12/28/2014 Plaid Pants said:

The thing to keep in mind is, no product is going to make you look 21 again. No matter how much it costs. To expect an expensive product to be the fountain of youth, is just wasting your money, and all you are buying is false hope.

Now you just shut your mouth! {#emotions_dlg.angry}{#emotions_dlg.scared}{#emotions_dlg.lol}


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Registered: ‎07-03-2013

Re: Disappointment In A High End Product

I used to buy makeup at the cosmetic counter, but have changed my ways. I still buy lancome pressed powder, but drug store brands for everything else.
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Registered: ‎02-19-2012

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Yes, I was so happy when Bobbi Brown came to QVC, as I was interested in trying her line. I bought a set of eye shadows and the darkest color separated from the base and I had to throw that color out. I did not find that the product or the packaging warranted the higher price. I am finishing the shadows but will not purchase again.