I want to say yes but honestly I think it’s probably about the same price. The metal tins were very inexpensive and I use them for storing so much random stuff. The beeswax too was something that I didn’t have around the house but I like to think I saved on shipping and the waste from buying there. I also know exactly what’s in my lip balm since I made it! I pick and choose what I make vs. buy. And this is just so simple I don’t mind making it myself! Makeup on the other hand… So many weird ingredients and I don’t have time for that haha. Hope that answers your question!