LUXURY skin products are great – and we love to hear about what our favourite celebs are currently using in their routines.
But the price tags often associated with deluxe skincare aren’t as budget friendly as we would perhaps like.
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There’s no denying that luxury products contain some premium ingredients and look pretty aesthetic, but in this economy, affordable skincare is just as important, especially when the products work just as well.
Some dermatologists have shared their favourite skincare swaps for luxury products that they say work as effectively as expensive versions.
“I’m a huge believer that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get good skincare products,” Mia Jing Gao, a consultant dermatologist in London told Insider.
Mia said in most skincare categories, you can find good-value products.
Rebecca Baxt, a dermatologist based in New Jersey, US, agreed that people often spend a lot of money on skincare products that aren’t worth the money or hype.
1. Vaseline vs La Mer lip balm
La Mer lip balm is touted by many celebs as a bit of a handbag necessity.
But according to Mia, nothing beats a pot of good-old Vaseline.
And while La Mer balm can set you back £58 ($75), Vaseline can be as cheap as a couple of pounds.
Rebecca said Vaseline works well as a moisturiser generally, especially for hands, feet, knees, and elbows.
2. The INKEY List Vitamin C serum vs SkinCeuticals
Vitamin C creams and serums can brighten your skin and, according to some studies, can reduce the signs of aging.
But these products can be expensive, because they can be tricky to make, Rebecca explained.
SkinCeuticals’ C E ferulic vitamin C antioxidant serum is an excellent product, she said – but it will set you back a whopping £165 ($182).
Instead, why not give the INKEY List’s own vitamin C a whirl, Mia suggested, which only costs £9.99 ($15.99).
3. CeraVe moisturiser vs La Mer moisturising cream
People spend far too much on moisturisers, according to the experts.
“There are many good brands of creams that are all reasonably priced,” Mia said.
La Mer’s moisturising cream is popular, but can cost anywhere between £78 ($97) and £1850 ($2302) – depending on what size you get.
Mia recommended opting for some CeraVe moisturising cream instead, which she said works just as well.
And shoppers can grab this product at Boots for under £11.50 ($14.30)
4. SkinCeuticals’ retinol vs The Ordinary retinoid
Anti-aging retinols are having their day in the spotlight.
According to Mia, SkinCeuticals’ £80 ($99) retinol 0.3 face cream, works well.
But for those on a tighter budget, The Ordinary has a retinol product — granactive retinoid* 2% emulsion — that is less potent, but still works, Gao said. And it only costs £10.50 ($13).