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Hi everybody! I'm just discovering the world of skincare and would like to know some of your guys favorites. For all those people out there with acne, red, or sensitive type skin, I can relate! I'm also looking for cheaper products because the stuff at Sephora can get REALLY pricey. Anyway, please reply and list your favs down below!! (Also, you are beautiful and never forget!)
@iloveSuns if you're looking for cost effective I tend to go for the kbeauty route - cosrx, Benton and purito have all been fantastic for me their products are around $20 which can help supplement a routine.
The cosrx gel cleanser, benton snail bee essence and aloe BHA toner and the purito centella serum and sunscreen are all fantastic
Hi @iloveSuns
Some of my favorite budget friendly options are:
The INKEY List Caffeine De-puffing + Dark Circle Eye Cream 0.5 oz/ 15 mL I have used this every morning since my 6 month old was born and it really helps with the exhausted new mom look LOL
The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Hydrating Face Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL I use this on mornings when my skin needs a little extra oomph of hydration and a bonus is it makes my skin super soft.
Depending on what your definition of pricey is (I agree that is a very relative term), LANEIGE Eye Sleeping Mask is another one of my faves. I have had my current container for almost a year now; It lasts forever since I only use it 2-3 times a week and you don't need to use very much at a time.
My go to budget friendly chemical exfoliant is The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% Exfoliating Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL I was using Sunday Riley's lactic acid treatment (which is $100+) and to my surprise and delight the Ordinary's is just as good! People also rave about The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution 1 oz/ 30 mL and The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil 1 oz/ 30 mL but I haven't tried those yet.
Have fun exploring the world of skin care! I hope you find your HG products 🙂
Try the Sephora favorites bags. It's a little gift bag with about 5-6 travel size products in it. Once in a while they'll include a deluxe sample size as well. Anyways, there's one for ALL skin types, oily, combo, dry. They all range from $25-$35 a bag and you get to try all these GREAT top-rated products! The best part is, if you really like any of the items, the bag includes a card that saves you 15% off each product you got a sample of in the bag so if you try it, like it, need it, you save 15% off the full size product(in-store or online, btw). I have gotten a few of these and have NEVER been disappointed. Hello hydration and Beauty must-haves are some that I have tried and its a GREAT way to explore lines, save money and see which brands your skin gels with the most.
Hi @iloveSuns!
Some of the most affordable brands at Sephora are Inkey List, Sephora Collections, and The Ordinary.
My favorite skincare products are Sunday Riley U.F.O. Salicylic Acid BHA Treatment Face Oil 0.5 oz/ 15 mL and Youth To The People Superfood Air-Whip Lightweight Face Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid 2 oz / 59 m...
@iloveSuns For budget beauty, I like CeraVe PM and CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser, Cetaphil Night Moisturizer from their Redness Relieving line, Revolution Skincare London Niacinamide, The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil 1 oz/ 30 mL, VERSED charcoal mask.
I also bought, but haven't been using The INKEY List Niacinamide Oil Control Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL (swapped it out for the Revolution). The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane 1 oz/ 30 mL .
I'm a little underwhelmed by The INKEY List Collagen Booster Firming Peptide Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL , but I plan to buy The INKEY List Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Hydrating Face Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL . And if that doesn't work, I will be trying Vichy 89 serum (would've gotten it 40% off today at Ulta, but it was online only and I didn't have anything else to buy).
I think if you shop the sales, accrue points, etc then skincare can be a little more affordable.
I love that message @iloveSuns ! I love the brand Kate Somerville. I also have acne, and I find that their products really help, but are really gentle Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Cleanser 4 oz/ 120 mL . I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions, have a wonderful day 🙂
I completely disagree with the response below, @iloveSuns. You can absolutely find quality products for lower prices. What's your skin type? Do you have a specific budget in mind (since cheap and expensive are all relative haha)?
Hey. Well 1st I have to say. When it comes to your skin you cannot be cheap. Spending more you use less and it goes a long way. I like drunk elephant all of these are organic and great for sensitive skin. Give it a try (:
Oh I agree with you on that one—formulation is key. It’s just that a lot of derms feel like L-ascorbic acid + ferulic acid at a specific pH is the best. And skinceuticals patented that specific formulation and no one else has that exact formula. The drunk elephant is the closest dupe to it but also fairly expensive. I’ve spoken to dermatologist friends about this. So yes, formulation is what matters and not price. It’s just that the most “ideal” formulation happens to be very expensive without any affordable dupes. I’m sure there are other formulations that work also, it’s just there is overwhelming dermatologist backing of that specific one, which is $166 per one oz bottle. And there isn’t any medical literature supporting efficacy of any formulations besides that one. It doesn’t mean the others don’t work, just that no one has proven it. And there are plenty or cheaper formulations that very clearly don’t work - such as powders etc.
@jhe9488 There is a ton of medical research surrounding the efficacy of vitamin C in the form of regular old L-ascorbic acid as used in skincare. I'm sure the Skinceuticals formulation is lovely, but it's by no means the only formulation that works or the only one that is recommended by dermatologists and skincare chemists.
@jhe9488 hmm, I'm not sure what kind of vit.c mine is, but it's like 2+yrs old and still seems to brighten my face when I put it on - or am I imagining that? lol. 🤔
Hey if it works it works! I wouldn’t question it lol. But vitamin C products oxidize and lose their efficacy over time - hence why they tend to be sold in dark bottles (the good ones anyway) to block out sunlight and should be stored in a dark cool place (ideally a fridge) to slow down the oxidation process. They have limited shelf lives and their color typically starts to darken over time.
@jhe9488 I agree that there are good products at all price ranges. What I've personally found is that some of the more expensive brands seem to have higher concentrations of actives like retinol, Vitamin C, AHA and BHA. But certainly this isn't always the case - like with Alpha Skin Care, The Inkey List, TO, etc. I hope to see more drugstore brands offering higher concentrations of retinol, BHA, etc in the future.