We’ve Done The Math: Here’s An Entire Face of Makeup For $0.50*
November 20 | 3 minute read
Words by Maja Schmitt
From another black blazer to your 34th lip gloss, the name of the game is getting the per-wear price down to cents territory.
So, we got curious about how our MECCA-made makeup stacks up! We put our favourite MECCA MAX products to the cost-per-wear test, and it turns out, that spare change in your car console, at the bottom of the bag or wedged in-between your couch cushions is destined for greatness, because you can get a complete face of makeup – full glam, no-makeup makeup all considered - for around 50 cents AUD* per day.
*Cost-per-wear based on average daily recommended usage amount (in AUD).
To spare you the long division, we took the recommended daily usage amounts (measured on a precision scale) and divided them by total product price. MECCA’s Makeup Education Lead Sally points out that “MECCA MAX enables our community to shop all elements of a look without breaking the bank – plus, it's made by the people, for the people (we’re not kidding – some of our team have come directly from years on the shop floor), so you know it’s going to perform.”
Without further ado, here are three looks that have plenty of pay off, in every sense of the word:
Look 1: Your daily beauty uniform
Pleated skirts and tight are back in, an ode to the uniforms we despised at the time (and long for now). But it’s true, uniform dressing shaves time off your morning routine, and the same can apply to your makeup with these everyday essentials. All you have to do is choose the shades that tickle you most.
Cost-per-wear breakdown:
Off Duty Serum Skin Tint — $0.09
Off Duty Blush Stick — $0.03
Whip Lash Tubing Mascara — $0.26
Zoom Shadow Stick — $0.07
Pout Pop Lip Liner — $0.05
= $0.50
“The perfect products to apply on the go without having to worry about brushes or tools of any kind! The Off Duty Blush Sticks are particularly easy to swipe on and blend out with your fingers and give you the ideal amount of pigment and dewiness we're all looking for.”
– Sally, Makeup Education Lead
Look 2: The perfect base that lasts all day
From barre class to brunch, here’s your formula for a perfectly natural base that doesn’t budge.
Cost-per-wear breakdown:
Off Duty Serum Skin Tint — $0.09
Off Duty Serum Concealer — $0.12
Off Duty Blush Stick — $0.03
Gloss Boss Lip Gloss — $0.10
Brow Guru Powder Pencil — $0.10
Life Proof Setting Spray — $0.06
= $0.50
“With 20 shades in both the Off Duty Skin Tint and Concealer range, and the addition of Niacinamide and Squalane for hydration and calming, these products look seamless on the skin and are particularly easy to navigate with a good balance of warm, cool and neutral undertones to pick from.”
– Sally, Makeup Education Lead
Look 3: For going out-out
Glowing skin, a shimmery eye with loaded-up lashes and a perfectly glossy, juicy lip: MECCA MAX knows how to party with makeup on a budget.
Cost-per-wear breakdown:
Off Duty Blush Stick — $0.03
Off Duty Glow Stick — $0.03
Zoom Shadow Stick — $0.07
Wink Ink Super Mascara — $0.22
Pout Pencil Lip Liner — $0.05
Gloss Boss Lip Gloss — $0.10
= $0.50
“I’d say nearly every makeup artist in our stores uses a Zoom Shadow Stick as an eye base (both on themselves AND their customers). The pigmented formula comes in matte and shimmer shades, and blends like a dream.” – Sally, Makeup Education Lead
