I love trying out new products or brands to compare whether or not it's better to buy something cheaper or if it's worth it to spend more and get better quality.
For my personal stuff, I love branded ones for sure. I use body shop for my skin and make ups are always the good brands because I've tried the drugstore brands and they're not as good as the branded ones for sure. So I would rather buy something that's pricey, yes, but will look and feel good on my skin.