Budget-friendly shoppers shared their favorite beauty products that outperform luxury products costing more than $50 more.
She tested both skincare items side-by-side, and in the end, the cheaper option won out.
Reddit user Kobayashi_maru_fail likes to take a financially responsible approach when it comes to her beauty routine.
She even shared a post about her “thrifty skincare routine” that gives you a lot of bang for your buck with little expense.
There’s one proven product she always swears by:
She raved about Pond’s Light Moisturizer Cream, which sells for $3.75 on Amazon, saying it’s well worth the price.
“When they know it’s cheaper, they use it more and their faces look happier,” she says.
This affordable cream contains Vitamin E and aims to give you “soft, glowing skin.”
She even tested it against more expensive products to see which worked better for her skin.
A Reddit user conducted a side-by-side test by applying the $4 Pond’s cream on one side and the $59 Clarins Multi-Active Day Cream SPF 20 on the other side of their face.
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According to the description, Clarins products are suitable for all skin types.
“It targets fine lines, boosts radiance, and protects skin with broad-spectrum SPF 20 sun protection.”
For Reddit users, there was a clear winner: Pond’s Cream.
She also shared some additional products that can be helpful for those looking to save money on their diet.
The Redditor recommended Eucerin body lotion, which is sold at most drug stores and can be found at Target for around $10.
She also offered some shopping advice for the popular franchise.
“Target sells good quality retinol serums that are cheap and last a long time,” she adds.
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- Keep your skin hydrated from the inside by drinking water and from the outside by using a moisturizer.
- Be sure to 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 Solution 10%, $9.70, The Ordinary
- The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Face Serum, $10, Sephora
- The Inkey List Caffeine Depuffing + Dark Circle Eye Cream, $11, Sephora
- CeraVe Anti-Aging Retinol Serum, $12, Walmart
- CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid, $14.58, Amazon
- Boost Lab Neck Firming Serum, $29.99, Amazon
- Sea cucumber collagen anti-aging cream,
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O’Keefe’s Working Hands, available on Amazon for $8.96, is another good option, especially for people who work with their hands or stand for long periods of time.
Another Reddit user who works in the construction industry suggested this beauty hack.
It all started after a high school boyfriend told her she had “grandma’s hands.”
Finally, she recommended a brand called Shea Moisture.
“It lasts a long time, smells clean and pure, is reasonably priced and comes in elegant packaging,” she said.
