Splurge or not to Splurge: Makeup Bag

As far as my makeup bag goes there are tons of things in it and I don't even use half of them. So here are the ones I use pretty much every day.

-Neutrogena Naturals face wash-

-Olay face moisturizer-

-compact face brush-

-Maybelline Mineral Powder Illuminator-

-Maybelline Minderal Powder Bronzer-

-Covergirl Fresh complexion concealer-

-Covergirl Lash Blast Fusion mascara-

-Wet n' Wild liquid liner-

-NYC blushable creme stick-

-MAC "Up the Amp" lipstick-

I'm on the most strict budget known to man but wanted to share with you the things that I do end up splurging (and by splurging I mean around $8). I splurged on the Neutrogena Face wash (around $9), olay face moisturizer (around $8), the Maybelline Mineral Powders (around $8/ea.), and the MAC lipstick (around $15). These are items I spent money on because I really like them and think they work well. {The MAC lipstick was a recent splurge and the purply tint had me...usually I wouldn't spend anything on lipstick}. I think the most important thing is your skin and keeping it healthy and that is why I wash it with the chemical free face wash and use the SPF moisturizer. Mostly for the other items in my bag I can find cheaper substitutes, mostly I pick whichever is cheapest. I know though that the Wet n' Wild liquid liner works really well and there is no need for anything else. If you were wondering I also spend close to nothing on shampoo, conditioner and body wash. What do you splurge on in your makeup bag?

Also because I thought it went along nicely with the routine of getting ready daily. This is what I smell like...Victoria Secret "Very Sexy Now" mist (which I've had for like 3 years..I don't think they sell it anymore...bummer), Vaseline cocoa butter lotion, Pacifica Tuscan Blood Orange solid perfume (I keep in my purse in case I'm in a rush and didn't spritz myself, it smells beyond awesome). 

Thanks for stopping in! Happy weekend!

-Lo