Beauty: Seven Investment Purchases Worth the Splurge

When it comes to beauty products, there are days where I feel like I’ve tried it all. I know that is hardly the case, considering there are incredible (and not-so-incredible) products popping up on a daily basis. Throughout the years, I’ve tried a lot of very pricey products and potions that sadly, left me disappointed. Many that I’ve purchased myself and many that were kindly, sent to me by PR companies. In a lot of cases, if I’m not impressed, I’ll just keep quiet. Obviously, these opinions can be very subjective, but today Im sharing the seven “investment purchases” that in my opinion, are worth both the hype and the price tag.

Augustinus Bader Rich Cream: If you’re wondering if Augustinus Bader lives up to the hype, it’s an enthusiastic YES! Hands down the best cream I’ve ever used. My skin is forever spoiled and I wonder if anything will ever come close as far as creams go. I’ve written a full review here so if you’re curious about why, I encourage you to check it out.

Mason Pearson Brush: It seems crazy to spend this kind of money on a “hair brush?!” However, I assure you it’s more than just a regular hairbrush. I’ve had my two Mason Pearson brushes (both the regular size and the pocket) for years. Considering it’s something you’ll use for the rest of your life, it’s entirely worth it, at least in my opinion. It helps in evenly distributing oil throughout your hair while stimulating the scalp (remember: a healthy scalp is the key to happier hair.) It’s my key to creating a smooth, sleek look for whenever I wear my hair back. In short, I cannot live without it! I actually ended up buying the pocket mini when I was in California when realized I forgot my regular size back in NYC. I just couldn’t be without it!

Yves Durif Vented Hairbrush: I haven’t tried anything that combs out my wet hair better than this magical tool. Again, it’s hard to entirely pinpoint why it works so well but it does. It never snags and gets out any & all tangles with such ease. The vented feature is also great at speeding up my blowdrying time!

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation: I’m not the biggest foundation person, as I find most of them to make my skin look worse than better. Many of the foundations I’ve tried, even the ones deemed “light to medium coverage,” settle into my pores and make me feel like I look older & a bit tired. Out all of the dozens that I’ve tried, there have been a few gems in the bunch but none quite like this one from Armani. This one does exactly what the name suggests; it makes my skin look luminous! The coverage is light but buildable, and my go-to for when I want a little something extra on the days I wear a bit more face makeup.

Biologique Recherche P50: A full-size may cost close to $100 but for those of you who’ve been following me for sometime know, it’s one product I cannot live without. I won’t go into further detail since I’ve written numerous posts about P50 (here) but obviously had to add it to this list.

Vintner’s Daughter Active Botantical Serum: By now, you’ve probably heard about this Vintner’s Daughter. It’s just such a beautiful product and always seems to balance out my skin while leaving it feeling and looking so good. I’ve written a detailed post about it and after a few years of using it, it’s definitely become one of my favorite, splurge-worthy products. At night, I alternate between using the Augustinus Bader Rich Cream and this Vintner’s Daughter , after toning. If you’re curious about trying it but don’t want to drop $185 for a bottle, there’s a smaller size you can start out with.

Baccarat Rouge 540 Perfume: It’s hard to explain why I love this perfume so much but if I was forced to wear one fragrance for the rest of my life, this would have to be it. This smell is wildly intoxicating and whenever I wear it, I get compliments. I should also mention that I’m not one that gets compliments on many fragrances. You know how we all have that one friend that no matter what perfume they wear, they always smell so good? Probably something to do with how their body chemistry responds to smells. Sadly, that’s never been me but this is one of the few scents that never gives me a headache nor makes me nauseous, and always makes me think, “Boy, I really smell so good right now!”  The key notes are jasmine, saffron, cedarwood, & ambergris. I’ll mention that it’s very pricey but in my opinion, totally worth it.

Now I’m genuinely  curious: from these seven, what have you all tried? What have you loved and thought was worth the hype and on the flip side, is there something that you thought was overrated? Please share! 

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