I’m 40 and my skin has never looked better – I traded my expensive skincare for two drugstore purchases that cost $19 total

A SKINCARE fan shared the affordable drugstore buys that keep her skin youthful.

She explained that two pick-ups for $19 made all the difference to her 40-year-old skin.

Editor The waitress- shared the anti-aging tips in a post.

After swapping luxury skincare products for drugstore products, she never looked back.

“I switched from expensive skin care to Vanicream face wash and moisturizer with hyaluronic acid, as per the skin care substitute’s recommendation,” she said.

“I have normal to oily skin and thought I had to beat it with products that absorb/eliminate oil.”

After changing her routine, however, she realized she was wrong.

“My skin has never felt better since I went the gentler route,” she said.

“I rarely get pimples either. And it’s about $9/bottle. I’m 40.”

Vanicream’s $9 Gentle Facial Cleanser it has gained hundreds of thousands of rave reviews.

Many with sensitive skin explained that it was one of the few cleansers that worked for them.

“I have extremely sensitive skin and have tried many facial cleansers,” wrote one reviewer.

“This is super gentle on my skin and removes makeup – including waterproof mascara – quickly and completely.

“It has no fragrance and a little goes a long way. I will definitely buy this again.”

Others agreed it was worth the easy $9 investment.

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“I have been using Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser religiously for over a year. I’ve tried several different cleaning products, most of them much higher priced, and this is the best I’ve ever used,” said another.

“My skin is drier and more sensitive, and this leaves my skin squeaky clean, but not stripped.

“I have [fewer] bumps on my face too, which I can’t say for sure is a result of the cleanser as I’m always changing my other products, but it seems like around the time I started using it that my pores were getting clogged a lot less.”

The brand daily facial moisturizer $12 It is also extremely popular among people of all skin types.

“I have combination and sensitive skin and I usually have a hard time finding skincare products that work really well. I’ve been using this moisturizer for a few months now and I’m happy with it so far,” said one reviewer.

“No irritation. My skin definitely feels hydrated with a small amount. It feels smooth, not too heavy.”

“I have very dry, very sensitive, acne-prone skin that clogs extremely easily and it’s rare to find a good moisturizer, and when I do, there’s usually at least one downside,” said another.

“This moisturizer checks all my boxes. It’s so gentle, doesn’t clog pores, and is super hydrating without being too thick or too thin.

“This is a fantastic formula for anyone who struggles with any of these issues and needs a daily moisturizer morning and night.”