Why: "I buy everything Laura Mercier. I wish it wasn't so expensive but it is amazing. [As foundation it] sits well on my oily, sensitive skin. My mother also swears by it ... it doesn't settle in her wrinkles." -- Caroline, 27
Average monthly beauty budget: $850
Why: "Simply divine. I've tried so many powders and I always go back to this one. It's so soft and luxurious ... and it always looks good." -- Dina, 36
Average monthly beauty budget: $300
Why: "It lets me milk a good blowout for days." -- Carol, "40+"
Average monthly beauty budget: $600
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NovaLash Eyelash Extensions, $100-$300 per application
Why: "I have the teeniest, tiniest lashes ... And I'm addicted. I feel naked without these on. I won't even leave the house." -- Cindy, 51
Average monthly beauty budget: $450
Why: "This is one of my biggest expenses [because] ... good foundation is hard to find." -- Amanda, 41
Average monthly beauty budget: $300
If you've ever wanted to peek at a rich woman's bathroom counter, now's your chance. We surveyed 11 women who, when it comes to beauty, spare no expense. From laser treatments to pricey salon visits, they always make room for these luxury services and products simply because they are "the best." Feel like splurging? (Psst ... some of them are actually quite affordable!)
