Expensive cosmetics are all pointless, seriously lol

In the past, I used to insist that expensive things were always better and stuck to department store brands. However, lately, after trying products with good ingredients from drugstores and Daiso, I've found that they actually suit my skin better. It seems that with cosmetics, the key is how well a product fits your skin, rather than the brand name. If you happen to have any hidden gems among the budget-friendly options that turned out to be surprisingly good, please share them with me!