I don't wear make up very often. I buy the cheap brands because of that. But I find I prefer matter eyeshadow but the cheap eyeshadow is always shimmery or has some sparkle to it. I like using a gold or bronze color for eyeliner with green eyeliner on the bottom rim to show off the green in my eyes. I have a good complexion and prefer to take care of my skin rather than covering it with foundation. I've been experimenting with lipstick and lip gloss but it never stays on. Blush I only use once in a while if I'm wearing a full face of make up. Very very rarely will I use an eyebrow pencil. I just think that's weird. The most expensive product I have is Mary Kay because I won a Mary Kay gift basket at a silent auction. I have a little Cover Girl and Revlon. Mainly NYC, though. I prefer spending money on skin care because of my ichthyosis vulgaris and been splurging on Freeman products.
I've been more into nail polish and nail art. I don't have any tools other than the brush the polish comes with and I can do Archie characters, Hello Kitty, animals, French, etc. I have a big bin full of nail polish. Mostly cheap NYC or Sally Hanson, but I have a few more expensive ones. But still under $10. I don't like to spending more than that on cosmetics.