Do you think MAC,Clinique etc. cosmetics are overpriced?

I was just wondering what women think about buying brands such as MAC, Clinique, Chanel, Estee Lauder, and if they are ridiculously priced or if you think its fine to buy these products regularly? Thanks :)Do you think MAC,Clinique etc. cosmetics are overpriced?
I buy them regularally. After using drug store cosmetics, I've noticed a huge difference in application and quality. I also have much less skin issues like acne and irritation now.





You just have to be more careful about what you buy. Are you going to buy something from mac you plan to use for a halloween costume? No. Are you going to invest money in foundation or a skin care regimin that you'll use everyday... Absolutely.








EDIT: I saw someone below say something about saving the good stuff for special occasions- DO NOT DO THAT- makeup has an expiration date and should never be used after that (mascara is good for 6mo for example!) a skin care regimin for cleasnsing and moisturizing must be done everyday for optimal results- not saved for special occasions!Do you think MAC,Clinique etc. cosmetics are overpriced?
If you can afford to buy the expensive brands and love them - go for it. I personally don't think they are worth the extra money but some of my friends wouldn't use anything else. I spend more on Bare Escentuals than the ';drug store'; brands and to me it's worth the money to have something that is good to my skin. It is a little annoying to know that some of the higher end makeup is made in the same factory with the same ingredients as less expensive makeup and only cost more because of the name printed on them.
I personally don't think it's pricey but the money just adds up. I get amazing results when I use MAC, it's definitely way better quality than drugstore brands. But don't take me wrong, I do also use drugstore brand make up but there have been some disappointing items I bought in the past. I think it's fine buying these products regularly, but limit yourself. Don't get stuff if you're second guessing it. I get stuff I need and what I hear are good products. If I don't like that product I learned my lesson not to get it in the future.
I go for these high end brands too. I think the quality is just better. But of course, there is also a difference between these high end brands. For example, Chanel / Guerlain / YSL / etc. are the ridiculously expensive brands as compared to say, MAC and Clinique. Sometimes you're just paying for the brand name and packaging more than anything else (not saying they don't have quality products; you'll just need to know exactly which products are worth paying for). I like to do my research on sites like MUA before making a purchase since I'll be forking out so much money.
A bit overpriced - you are paying for the advertising because these companies spend millions advertising their products.





I do think they are better quality than cheaper brands such as garnier. So you pay a bit more for quality. It's only ok to buy them regularly if you can still put food on the table!
It depends. They are really pricey but the quality of them tends to be better. Not all the time, but a lot of the time.





Buy cheap make-up for everyday use, but make sure you have a supply of really good make-up for special occasions, so that you can look nice when you want to.





Hope this helps.
Well Im a religious buyer of certain MAC products. I couldnt live without my Studio Fix foundation and Russian Red Lippy.


Its fair to say they are more expensive than high street brands such as Rimmel and Maybeline, but you get better quality and its well worth it.
If you want quality, then you are going to have to spend a bit more. It all depends if you are living within your means. I don't think it's overpriced.
I'm a guy very sensitive to my looks and what is happening to my skin so I use MAC--everything.
if you want to spend the money on it it's fine. I don't though and feel there are plenty of cheaper products that work just as well.
yeahh kinda but they are great.
YUP!!
i think its fine as long as you're getting what you should for your money!