Managing your money was never easy. Sometimes, you can be working 24/7 yet still not make ends meet. In that case, you have no choice but to be smart with your money. You will have to plan, spend and make sure your money is well spent.
The good news is there are definitely quite a handful of skincare products that you can save on them on and splurge on some products that will worth your money.
Save: Makeup Remover
If you are a makeup lover and apply makeup every day, a powerful makeup remover that will melt your makeup instantly will make the whole process quick and easy. Lucky for you, you don’t need an expensive makeup remover to get your dirt and makeup melted from your face.
Save your money on any type of makeup remover. Most makeup removers from drugstore get the job done just as well as high-end brands. There are different types of makeup removers that you can pick from the drugstore. If you are using waterproof makeup such as waterproof mascara, gel liner, and lip tint, you need an oil-based makeup remover. Oil-based makeup will dissolve all your makeup without leaving any residue. In other cases, micellar water is a great option to remove any impurities on your face.
Save: Face Cleanser
Keep your skin clean is the no.1 rule to have healthy and glowing skin. But trust me, you don’t need to spend your money on an expensive face cleanser. In fact, most face cleansers that I’ve loved are mostly very affordable and they last a long time. From my personal experience, many expensive cleansers feel really luxurious to use because they are rich and foamy. Unfortunately, this is just an illusion. The truth is a foamy cleanser stripped off our skin’s natural moisture and disrupt skin’s ph level. In the long term, your skin barrier will be compromised and become sensitized.
Save: Toner
First of all, toners help to double cleanse your skin, balance skin’s ph level and prep your skin for the following skincare products. Secondly, no matter how expensive your toner is, the main ingredient is probably aqua aka water. So, it does help add moisture to your skin but it will not banish any skin concerns that you facing. Moreover, it is so lightweight and contains mostly water, it will eventually evaporate if you don’t apply any moisturizer on top of it.
Save: Sheet Mask
Sheet masks are used as an extra boost or treatment to your skin. It is packed with active ingredients that will immerse your skin in intense hydration in 20 mins of time. Sheet mask’s price varied, it really depends on the ingredients of the sheet mask. However, if you just want a boost of hydration or blemish control, you don’t have to splurge on this item. Sheet masks from the drugstore can provide extra hydration and moisturize your skin just as fine. On the other hand, if you want an anti-aging sheet mask, it might worth to spend a little extra money to improve the skin’s elasticity and fine lines.
Save: Lip Balm
Lip balm is a must-have item especially if you have chapped lips. It protects and moisturizes your lips from cracking and flaking. Vitamin E, beeswax, and petroleum jelly are the most common ingredients that you can find in a lip balm. And you know what, these ingredients are not expensive at all. In addition, the skin on our lips is very delicate and thin. You want to avoid using harsh and harmful ingredients on it. From my experience, over 80% of the lip balms are petroleum-based, just like the lip balm from Vaseline.
Splurge: Serum
Serums contain a high concentration of active ingredients that will improve your targetted skin concern. Whether it’s fine lines or dark spots, as long as you are using the right serum, you should be able to see results on your skin if you use them religiously. Serums are formulated in a smooth and smaller molecule that will penetrate deep into your skin. It is an effective treatment that will banish your skin concerns.
If you want to know how to pick a face serum, you can read this article.
Related Article: How to Choose The Best Face Serum For Your Skin
Splurge: Moisturizer
Moisturizer is the final step of your night skincare routine. After you cleanse your face properly, apply your toner and serum, then you seal and lock all the good stuff with your moisturizer. Don’t get me wrong, you can still find a good moisturizer from drugstore brands. However, moisturizer is something worth to spend your money on. The right moisturizer does a lot more than just moisturizer your skin. For instance, it also protects your skin and reduces signs of aging.
Splurge: Sunscreen
Sun protection is essential to protect your skin from sun damage and external aggressors. I’ve tried both drugstores sunscreen and high-end sunscreen. From my experience, drugstore sunscreen just never worked on my skin. I always ended up with sunburns, more dark spots or ugly white cast. It’s very hard to find a sunscreen that is easy to use, lightweight and protect you from the sun. Moreover, the sun is our skin’s number 1 enemy. Sun damage can cause premature aging, dehydration, dark spots and even skin cancer. So, definitely splurge on your sunscreen to make sure your skin is protected.
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Splurge: Cleansing Device
If you look at its price point, you might wonder is it really worth to spend your money on that device? Especially if you can wash your face just fine with your hands. But I can assure you, a good cleansing device is worth the investment. It lasts a long time, and honestly, it’s not like a phone that you’ll need to update every year. As long as it still works and cleans your face thoroughly, you don’t even need to get a new one. In addition, most companies provide a warranty for these devices. Just make sure that you pick one that is gentle to use every day without hurting your skin. Some cleansing device has a strong vibration and brush head that will hurt your skin if you use it every day. If you want to invest in a cleansing device, now it’s the perfect timing as it is holiday season and companies will launch different gift sets. So you will get the very best deal in this season.
