A thrifty shopper shared her beauty purchase that beat a high-end product costing more than $50.
She compared the two skin care items in a side-by-side test and the cheaper option won in the end.
Reddit user Kobayashi_maru_fail likes to take the fiscally responsible route when it comes to her beauty routine.
So much so that she shared a publish her “budget skincare routine” that does a lot for a lot less.
There is a tried and true product that she swears by without fail.
She was emotional about the Pond’s Light Moisturizing Cream$3.75 on Amazon, for more than its price.
“When you know it’s cheap, you use it more. Your face becomes happier,” she said.
The affordable cream contains vitamin E and aims to reveal “smooth, glowing skin.”
She even tested it with a more expensive product to see which worked best on her skin.
The Reddit user did a side-by-side test on her face with the $4 Pond’s cream on one side and the Clarins Multiactive Day Cream SPF 20$59 on the other side.
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According to the description, the Clarins purchase can be used on all skin types.
It “targets fine lines, boosts shine, and protects with broad-spectrum SPF 20 sunscreen.”
For the Reddit user, there was a clear winner, and she said Pond’s cream won.
She also shared additional products that are good for anyone trying to save money on their regimen.
Redditor recommended Eucerin body lotionwhich can be found at most drugstores and available at Target for about $10.
Speaking of the popular franchise, she also gave some shopping advice.
“Target has some good, inexpensive retinol serums and they last a long time,” she added.
Anti-aging tips
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- Keep your skin hydrated internally by drinking water and externally with moisturizer.
- Always use sunscreen, even if you are not in direct sunlight.
- Use Vitamin C to brighten your skin and don’t forget to apply it to your neck.
- Argireline 10% Solution$9.70, The Common
- The Inkey List Hydrating Facial Serum with Hyaluronic Acid$10, Sephora
- The Inkey List Caffeine De-puffing + Dark Circles Eye Cream$11, Sephora
- CeraVe Anti-Aging Retinol Serum$12, Wal-Mart
- CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid$14.58, Amazon
- Boost Lab Neck Firming Serum$29.99, Amazon
- Anti-Aging Cream with Sea Cucumber Collagen,
$88$70, Bescher
O’Keefe’s Working Hands$8.96 on Amazon, it’s also a good option for those who specifically work with their hands or stand for long hours.
Another Redditor who works in construction suggested the beauty hack.
It was after her high school boyfriend told her she had “old hands.”
Lastly, she recommended anything from the Shea Moisture brand.
She said it “lasts a long time, smells clean and pure, is affordable and the packaging is elegant.”
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