I would add that while it is true that a lot of drugstore staples are as good as high-end, if you can afford it at all, it might save you time and money in the end to just do Sephora/Nordstrom. At least, until you don’t what works for you and what doesn’t and can try the drugstore.
That said, CVS/Walgreens/Target will take returns of opened makeup, so do not be shy about returning things you don’t like. Yes, it probably goes straight to the landfill, but if you hate it, it will end up in the landfill eventually anyway.
Also, Sephora offers samples. Especially when shopping for foundation, I always get samples and wear them for several days. I check in different lights, take lots of pictures and only then, make my final decision. I’ve had lots of products look fine in Sephora lighting, but after a few days of wear, I realize that it’s not for me.
I would add that while it is true that a lot of drugstore staples are as good as high-end, if you can afford it at all, it might save you time and money in the end to just do Sephora/Nordstrom. At least, until you don’t what works for you and what doesn’t and can try the drugstore.
That said, CVS/Walgreens/Target will take returns of opened makeup, so do not be shy about returning things you don’t like. Yes, it probably goes straight to the landfill, but if you hate it, it will end up in the landfill eventually anyway.
Also, Sephora offers samples. Especially when shopping for foundation, I always get samples and wear them for several days. I check in different lights, take lots of pictures and only then, make my final decision. I’ve had lots of products look fine in Sephora lighting, but after a few days of wear, I realize that it’s not for me.