When it comes to quality make-up, Collistar and Farmasi are two brands that cater to different needs and tastes. On Papique, you’ll find both collections, with offers ranging from foundations to face and eye palettes.
In this guide, we analyze real data on prices, best-selling products, sizes, and strengths of Collistar and Farmasi. This way, you can pick the brand that best fits your style and needs.
The products we talk about
Brand positioning and philosophy
Collistar is a historic Italian brand, known for mid-to-high-end make-up and a wide range that includes foundations, bronzers, and eyeshadows. Farmasi, on the other hand, stands out for a more compact offering focused on eye and face palettes, often limited editions or themed collections.
- Collistar: tradition, attention to detail, and a broad choice of textures and colors.
- Farmasi: practicality, trendiness, and multi-use products, with versatile palettes and brushes.
Price ranges and accessibility
Collistar prices on Papique range from about €34 to over €77 for make-up products, with foundations like "Collistar Lift HD+ Lifting Smoothing Foundation 2G Golden Beige 30 ml" at €55.15 and bronzers like "Collistar Silk Effect Bronzer 2.2 Ipanema Matte 10 g" at €77.49.
Farmasi offers prices between €40 and €88, with eyeshadow palettes like "Farmasi No. 75 Anniversary — eyeshadow palette 33.6 g" at €87.88 and foundations such as "Farmasi Air Luminosity Foundation W09 30 ml" at €40.11.
- Collistar: stable prices, often with discounts on some products.
- Farmasi: variable prices, with some premium palettes.
Top products and specialties
Collistar stands out for foundations and bronzers, like "Collistar Natural Golden Second Skin Foundation 3 g" (€38.43) and "Collistar Silk Effect Bronzer 4.4 Hawaii Matte 10 g" (€54.49). The range also includes eyeshadows and primers.
Farmasi focuses on eye and face palettes: from the "Farmasi Oasis Collection Dune Rose Eyeshadow Palette 8.1 g" (€67.41) to multi-use palettes like "Farmasi All In One Medium To Deep Makeup Palette 13 g" (€45.52). Brush sets and highlighters are also available.
- Collistar: wide selection of foundations, bronzers, and eyeshadows.
- Farmasi: themed palettes, brush sets, and highlighters.
Who each brand is recommended for
Collistar is ideal if you’re looking for make-up with a long tradition, focusing on quality textures and a wide range of colors and base products. It suits those who want sophisticated and customizable looks.
Farmasi targets those who love complete palettes, multi-use products, and collections with a modern design. It’s perfect if you want to experiment with different looks using few products and prefer practicality.
- Collistar: for those seeking reliability, wide choice, and professional finishes.
- Farmasi: for those who prefer versatile palettes, new trends, and convenience.
Summary comparison
| Aspect | Collistar | Farmasi |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €34.22 – €77.49 | €40.11 – €87.88 |
| Best-selling products | Foundations, bronzers, eyeshadows | Eyeshadow palettes, face palettes, foundations |
| Sizes | Foundations 30 ml, bronzers 10 g, eyeshadows 4 g | Eyeshadow palettes 8.1-33.6 g, foundations 30 ml, face palettes 13 g |
| Specialties | Foundations and bronzers | Eye and face palettes, brush sets |
| Recommended for | Those seeking wide choice and tradition | Those who love practicality and multi-use palettes |
| Number of products on Papique | 40 | 16 |
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Frequently asked questions
Are Collistar and Farmasi cruelty-free?
Information about cruelty-free policies is not available in the data provided on Papique.
Which brand offers more foundation options?
Collistar offers a wider range of foundations compared to Farmasi on Papique.
Does Farmasi only offer eye palettes?
No, Farmasi also offers face palettes, foundations, and brush sets, in addition to eye palettes.
Are Collistar products more expensive than Farmasi?
Price ranges are similar, but Farmasi has some premium palettes that exceed the prices of Collistar foundations.
Which brand is better for quick and practical make-up?
Farmasi, thanks to its multi-use palettes and brush sets, is especially suitable for those seeking convenience.
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