BUYING skincare is all fun and games until we have to pay.
But did you know, achieving skin you are happy with doesn’t have to cost the earth?
Some cheap products are just as good – if not better – than designer brands
It’s a common misconception that a higher price point equals a better product.
When actually, some cheaper products are just as good – if not better – than designer brands.
“It’s not about whether the product is cheap, or expensive,” GP and skincare expert Dr Ahmed El Muntasa, told The Sun: “It’s about making sure the stuff you do buy is good quality medical grade stuff.”
“Medical grade skincare will actually gets absorbed into your skin rather than sits on the surface,” he added.
Some skincare experts have shared their favourite cheap product swaps:
1. Neutrogena hydroboost water gel moisturiser
Retails at £8.66 in Boots
Moisturiser is the building block of all good skin routines.
And according to Dr Jason Thomson, head of medical at Skin + Me, Neutrogena’s cream is a great option for all skin types.
“This is a lightweight yet deeply hydrating product that contains hyaluronic acid (a chemical which retains moisture better than water),” he told The Sun.
“It’s also non-comedogenic which means it won’t clog pores,” he added.
2. CeraVe saliciylic acid cream
Retails at £15 on Amazon
CeraVe is a dermatologist-approved favourite in the skincare world.
And saliciylic acid is ideal for those with blemish-prone skin.
According to Canadian dermatologist, Dr Nowell Solish, the CeraVe product is just as good as many of the expensive products on the market.
“The acid also works by reducing the texture and appearance of rough, bumpy skin,” he explained.
“It does this by gently removing dead skin cells and unclogging
pores,” he added.
3. Altruist face fluid SPF 50
Retails at £9.90 on Amazon
Experts have been banging on about the benefits of SPF for quite some time now.
You should be applying sun cream every day, according to dermatologists – even if it’s cloudy or overcast outside.
Aside from protecting our faces from the sun’s harmful UV rays, the product can also act as a barrier against the blue light on our screens.
Dr Jason said: “Every dermatologist will recommend sunscreen as an essential step in any skincare routine.
“And this product is great value and cosmetically elegant, light sunscreen fluid,” he added.