tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134710361353055576.post262500812702616030..comments2022-10-31T05:48:32.223-04:00Comments on Kiss&Makeup: What's in a name?rachxellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01964182925802228085noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134710361353055576.post-36418458908680353602010-02-07T22:50:19.876-05:002010-02-07T22:50:19.876-05:00Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah. Gaga ooh la la.
But really, wha...Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah. Gaga ooh la la.<br /><br />But really, what an interesting thing to ponder. I mean, I couldn't tell you which foundation was better because I quite obviously don't use foundation, but the tendency towards brand names is something that's worth mentioning and even worth studying. It can't all be chalked up to advertising. But it can't always be tied to brand loyalty or friend recommendation either.<br /><br />I think the previous commenter was on to something - if I were choosing a new brand of something, I would first limit the options down to which ones applied to my aesthetics (whether it be the actual product or its packaging/advertising aim) and then aim for the one that seems priced around average or preferably just above average because I wouldn't want to spend a great deal of money for something that I could get for less, but I also wouldn't want the knock off generic brand - especially if someone else was going to see me using it. Issue is, what if the generic knock off brand really did equal the "average" name brand that I sought to brand <i>myself</i> after?Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11192649651031259606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134710361353055576.post-75719440015721149342010-02-07T22:29:24.234-05:002010-02-07T22:29:24.234-05:00" Is it appropriate to buy a name brand simpl..." Is it appropriate to buy a name brand simply because of the name? If money wasn't an issue would you reach for the exact same product with a generic label?"<br /><br />That's a good point that you brought up. I usually go for the generic label because it's cheaper and I know it's just as good. Yet, if both the generic and the name brand were the same price, I would probably go for the name brand because, as ~Soul Expression~ quoted, "you get what you pay for". Even though I do think that the name brand is made better and you do get what you pay for, generic is cheaper and I'm a cheap person so I settle for "good enough". I think it's okay to go for the name brand if you care about quality but for the people that go for name brand just for the label and to show it off, they're just rich snobs. <br /><br />Also, just thought I'd mention that I laughed when you said, "a high end makeup counter will devote three employees to one customer to make sure their experience is delightful, at a drug store you would be lucky to get anyone's attention and even then would head no advice given by them". That's so true!!!Eirotay Llodayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07761405410695434285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3134710361353055576.post-18683457738786773142010-02-07T17:02:26.389-05:002010-02-07T17:02:26.389-05:00I must be honest and say that I have been guilty f...I must be honest and say that I have been guilty for doing the exact same thing. I usually reach for the more expensive brand and bypass the generic because I believe that if its more expensive it must be better. Just as the old saying goes, "You get what you pay for," and if its more expensive, then i'll get the best quality. Its a mental thing and I am definately trying to get over it by trying different brands, cheap or expensive. As long as I look good, no worries.~Soul Expression~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11151491935229487420noreply@blogger.com