Best High End Makeup Worth The Splurge
No more wasting money on high end makeup products that don’t work! These luxury, high end makeup items are worth the splurge and are recommended by 20 top beauty bloggers and makeup gurus.
Best High End Makeup Worth The Splurge
Hey lovelies! Today’s post has been a long time coming and one that has been highly requested.
I’m constantly being asked questions like “Which high end makeup items do you recommend?” and “What high end makeup products are worth the splurge?”, so today I’ve teamed up with 19 of my favorite beauty bloggers and makeup gurus to share what we consider to be the best high end makeup worth the splurge.
In case you’re curious on what high end makeup items made the list, keep reading my Best High End Makeup Roundup below!
*This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Kindly Unspoken Blog!
Best High End Makeup Worth The Splurge
Although I’m a drugstore makeup lover, there are definitely certain makeup items that I recommend splurging a little more on. Below I’ve included some helpful tips and FAQ’s about high end makeup.
When should I splurge on high end makeup?
A good rule of thumb when deciding whether or not a high end makeup item is worth splurging on, is to really look at how often you’ll use it.
This can often justify the higher cost and make more sense in the long run if you will be getting a lot of use out of it.
High End Makeup vs. Drugstore Makeup – What’s the Difference?
Price – The biggest difference in high end makeup vs drugstore makeup is of course the price. Drugstore makeup typically ranges from $1 – $25, while high end makeup and luxury makeup can cost $20 – $100 and upwards.
Quality/Ingredients – Another difference in high end makeup and drugstore makeup is the quality of the product and the ingredients used. Often times the quality of ingredients and staying power is better in high end makeup products, and the formulation is superior. Now of course, this doesn’t always make the product better, but you will typically pay the difference in the price.
Lasting Power – Because the ingredients are often superior in high end makeup, they tend to last longer and hold up better than a more budget-friendly option. So even though you might be spending more $$$, it will last you for a longer time, which is still a smart choice.
What makeup brands are considered high end?
Shop 20 Best High End Makeup Must-Haves Mentioned Today
- Too Faced Born This Way Foundation
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipliner & Pillow Talk Lipstick
- Lorac Eyeshadow Palettes
- Clinique ‘Even Better’ Foundation
- Surratt Beauty Relevée Lash Curler
- Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
- Tarte CC Undereye Corrector
- Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
- Too Faced Born This Way Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer
- The BeautyBio GloPro Microneedling Tool
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadow Palettes
- It Cosmetics ByeBye Pores Pressed Powder
- Charlotte Tilbury Icon Eyeshadow Palette
- Hourglass Vanish Stick Foundation
- NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
- Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer
- Dior Capture Totale Dreamskin
- Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
- Ciaté London Extraordinary Translucent Powder
- Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes
The Best High End Makeup
Best High End Makeup – Foundations
Too Faced Born This Way Foundation
Investing in a great high end makeup foundation is so worth it. Too Faced Born This Way Foundation is worth every penny.
I’ve never seen anyone not look flawless in it and I recommend it to brides a lot for the perfect wedding day makeup look! – Jill, Kentucky Makeup
Shop at Too Faced | Shop at Sephora | Shop at Ulta
Clinique ‘Even Better’ Foundation
I have so many high end makeup splurges but I think my number 1 product is Clinique ‘Even Better’ Foundation. It is my ride or die and hasn’t let me down since 2001!
Every time I use it I get the same result (no matter what season) and my skin always looks so healthy.
I get a ton of compliments and questions on my makeup routine every time I use it! It is great for everyday use because it has SPF in it and it isn’t heavy but it also slays for full glam moments!
Also, if you are looking to improve your foundation routine make sure to grab Tarte’s ‘The Buffer’ Airbrush Finish Foundation Brush for a flawless application. That combo is my secret beauty weapon! – Kara, Kara Larkin Lifestyle
Shop at Clinique | Shop at Ulta| Shop at Sephora
Hourglass Vanish Stick Foundation
I recently had a baby and my skin totally changed. I’m craving all the (natural looking) glow lately! If you’re a mom or someone with limited time to get ready, you NEED the Hourglass Vanish Stick Foundation in your life ASAP.
So quick and EVERY TIME I wear it I get compliments on my actual *skin*… NOT just the foundation. Pair this with the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Luminous Light as a finishing powder all over, and your skin will look fresh and healthy all day long. – Steff, Brighter, Darling
Shop at Ulta | Shop at Sephora
Best High End Makeup – Lipstick
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipliner & Pillow Talk Lipstick
One of my favorite high end makeup brands of all time is Charlotte Tilbury!
I have lots of products I love from her line, but if I had to pick my favorites I’d go with the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipliner and Pillow Talk Lipstick.
Pillow Talk is the most flattering nude lip color I’ve ever found!
It looks very natural, and the lipstick has the perfect, smooth consistency.
You can see them in action on my recent Lily Rose Depp makeup tutorial over here. – Daisy, Sand Sun & Messy Buns
Best High End Makeup – Eyeshadow Palettes
I’ve been using Lorac Eyeshadow Palettes since I started on my makeup journey and now have 5 of their palettes I love them so much!
They are the one high end makeup item I consistently splurge on and the quality simply can’t be beat. The eyeshadows are so rich and pigmented, blend like a dream, and I love the variety of colors and finishes in each palette.
The original Pro Palette and Mega Pro Palette are probably my favorites in the bunch, but you seriously can’t go wrong with any of them.
I also recently started using the MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot in Soft Ochre to prime the eyelids, and it’s been a total game changer. – Cara, Kindly Unspoken Blog
Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadow Palettes
I love Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadow Palettes. Particularly, Modern Renaissance and Sultry!
They are SO worth the splurge because they have a creamy, blend-able formula that lasts a long time, doesn’t crease, and is SO beautifully pigmented without being overwhelming.
The colors are timeless and would work for anyone! – Taylor, Blonde and Ambitious Blog
Charlotte Tilbury Icon Eyeshadow Palette
The Charlotte Tilbury Icon Eyeshadow Palette is so fun and versatile!
Like all her products, the Icon Palette has a certain sophistication to it.
With her system of Prime, Enhance, and Smoke, both beginners and seasoned beauty lovers can create all kinds of looks! – Cindy, Prime Beauty Blog
Best High End Makeup – Concealer & Correctors
My favorite, can’t live without high-end makeup product has to be the Tarte CC Undereye Corrector.
I have terrible dark circles and have tried MANY undereye correctors and this is the only one that has done the job!
If you struggle with the same problem, I can’t recommend this enough! – Lily, Beauty with Lily
Too Faced Born This Way Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer
Concealer is a product I consistently spend more money on. My absolute favorite high end makeup product is the Too Faced Born This Way Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer.
It is very pigmented and full coverage, and the finish is very natural yet stays put!
If you have tried to love Tarte Shape Tape but find it too drying underneath your eyes, give this one a try!
It packs the same punch but with a more natural finish! – Meg, Meg O on the Go
The NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer is worth every penny! It’s creamy, hydrating, blends effortlessly, and it covers dark circles.
With a little setting powder, this baby lasts 12+ hours without creeping into fine lines. It’s a must-have for those with dry skin! – Julie, Collective Beauty
Best High End Makeup – Beauty Tools
Surratt Beauty Relevée Lash Curler
Surratt Beauty Relevée Lash Curler is something I thought was an unnecessary splurge, but after struggling with difficult to curl eye lashes for years, this curler is my best friend!
It really is different from other lash curlers, I get the perfect curl every time and it lasts all day. – Christine, 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic
The BeautyBio GloPro Microneedling Tool
My favorite high end splurge isn’t necessarily a makeup product but something that helps with skincare and the application of makeup.
The BeautyBio GloPro Microneedling Tool has been life changing for my makeup and skincare routine! – Angela, Hairspray and Highheels
Shop at Beauty Bio | Shop at Ulta | Shop at Sephora
Best High End Makeup – Mascara
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
I absolutely swear by the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara!
No other mascara beats this one as it gives me both length and volume.
The formula of the mascara as well as the hourglass-shaped wand make this such a fabulous mascara that is absolutely worth it to splurge on! – Sissi, Beauty4free2u
Shop at Too Faced | Shop at Ulta
Pin This Post
Read Next: 21 Beauty Blogger’s Drugstore Makeup Must-Haves
Best High End Makeup – Primer & Skincare
Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
I recently took the plunge and splurged on the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter.
I’m so glad I did because since then, it’s been the one product that I use daily.
Online it’s described as a complexion booster since you can use it as a primer, mixed into your foundation, or simply as a highlighter.
My personal favorite way to use it is just as a highlighter. Its smooth and creamy texture blends out beautifully over foundation or natural skin.
The highlight can be either blinding or natural, depending on how much you apply. This product is pricy, but now that I have it I don’t think I’ll ever go without it again! – Bree, The Urban Umbrella
Shop at Charlotte Tilbury | Shop at Sephora
Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer
I’d recommend Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer. Even with my oily skin it makes my makeup look beautiful and doesn’t accentuate oil or allow product to slide all over my face.
It’s pricey for a primer but it’s also skincare. Luckily it also comes in a smaller size that’s less expensive and perfect for trying it out (though you’ll absolutely want the full size). – Brooke, Blushing Noir
Dior Capture Totale Dreamskin – Not only does it prime your skin for makeup application ensuring you have a flawless look;
it also has anti-aging properties to combat wrinkles, redness and more. It truly enables you to have dream skin! – Tori, The Storibook
Best High End Makeup – Powder
Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
There are some pretty decent drugstore setting powders out there but Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder does it best!
It sets my makeup without any creasing or caking and my skin feels velvety soft. It’s definitely my go-to setting powder for flawless finish! – Tanya, Leopard Lace and Cheesecake
Shop at Laura Mercier | Shop at Ulta | Shop at Sephora
It Cosmetics ByeBye Pores Pressed Powder
Best High End Makeup Blushes
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes in Incandescent Electra, Euphoric Fusion, and Mood Exposure are some of my favorite high end makeup blushes.
I love the way they blend and their gorgeous glow. – Courtney, Phyrra.net
Shop 20 Best High End Makeup Must-Haves
- Too Faced Born This Way Foundation
- Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipliner & Pillow Talk Lipstick
- Lorac Eyeshadow Palettes
- Clinique ‘Even Better’ Foundation
- Surratt Beauty Relevée Lash Curler
- Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
- Tarte CC Undereye Corrector
- Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
- Too Faced Born This Way Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer
- The BeautyBio GloPro Microneedling Tool
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Eyeshadow Palettes
- It Cosmetics ByeBye Pores Pressed Powder
- Charlotte Tilbury Icon Eyeshadow Palette
- Hourglass Vanish Stick Foundation
- NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
- Tatcha The Silk Canvas Protective Primer
- Dior Capture Totale Dreamskin
- Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
- Ciaté London Extraordinary Translucent Powder
- Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blushes
Popular Makeup Posts You’ll Love:
- 25 Drugstore Makeup Must-Haves
- The Ultimate Makeup Kit For Beginners
- 6 Best Cheap Makeup Brands to Try
- How to Organize Your Makeup
Pin This Post
These are great suggestions! I feel like I could splurge a little more on my foundation. Sierra Beautifully Candid
Thanks! There’s a lot of great foundations out there. I’ve been absolutely loving the Tarte Face Tape Foundation for the past several months. It has beautiful coverage and lasts really well on the skin. 🙂
SO many great products mentioned. The Tatcha primer is on my list when I run out of my current one. I’ve heard so many great things about it! Awesome round up 🙂
Thanks! Yes, it sounds like it’s a great option for oily skin. I’ve already made a list of items I need to try out next! 🙂
Great collaboration post girlie!! I’ll have to check out some of these products when I get ready to replace mine!! I definitely love the Laura Mercier powder – I highly recommend that as well!!
Thanks! There’s a ton of products on here I need to try out as well. 🙂
Thanks for asking me to take part it this round up! These are all great recommendations! I need to go check out some of these products that I haven’t heard of before.
Of course! Thanks for participating girly!