I love wearing makeup! I play with it often and will sometimes put it on even if I'm not going out anywhere, so I've tried quite a bit of what's out there. I tend to spend my 'fun' money on skincare and then buy mostly inexpensive/drugstore makeup brands. You make a great point, though, should probably pay more attention to what's on the ingredients list!
EYES
Over the years I've found that I like Maybelline eye products best, particularly their 'Falsies' mascara (NOT the waterproof formula, though). I use (and love!) NYX eye shadows after getting a large 'neutrals' palette for Christmas. My big splurge is Bobbi Brown Corrector for under-eye circles. It's $23 for a tiny little pot, but it works like magic!
FACE
I use a Cover Girl + Olay Tone Rehab 2-in-1 foundation usually, and a Maybelline mineral powder. Both are fairly light.
LIPS
Love, love, love the L'oreal Colour Riche lip stain, but more often than not it's just playing Burt's Bees mint balm