Manufacturers of skin care products are doing their best to lure consumers with natural or at least unusual composition and attractiveness of the packaging. But which beauty products really live up to their high price tag?
After analyzing the reviews of dermatologists and users on the Internet about a particular product for the face, we compiled rating of the most useful and useless expensive cosmetic skin care products.
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5. Serums
Serums contain the smallest molecules that can penetrate deep into the skin. It takes a lot of effort to create these tiny molecules, which is why serums are so expensive. The cheapest serums tend to be high in fillers and molecules that are too large to penetrate your skin at the cellular level. Look for serums that contain "chirally correct". It means that they only contain molecules that can penetrate deep into the skin.
These products include:
- D'vine Tuscany Serum.
- C&E Strength Max.
4. Retinol
When it comes to anti-aging skin care, retinol is essential. With continued use, this fat-soluble vitamin helps firm skin and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. So says dermatologist Joshua Zeichner of the Mount Sinai Medical Complex in New York. But not all retinol-containing foods are created equal. Some companies add minimal amounts of this substance, so you won't get enough retinol to achieve meaningful results.
Well-established retinol products include:
- MyChelle Dermaceuticals, Remarkable Retinal Serum.
- Life Flo Health, Retinol A 1%, Advanced Revitalization Cream.
3. Sunscreens
In the summer, you need to apply sunscreen daily, so ingredients of high quality, and not harmful to the skin (such as zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, vitamins E, C, K, various oils) should be in the first places in the composition.
Great everyday creams for adults and children are:
- SPF15 Mommy Care.
- Guam Solare Sunscreen SPF15.
2. Exfoliating scrub (exfoliating agent)
You can save money by buying a cheap exfoliator, but it won't improve your skin. Exfoliation is one of the most important anti-aging steps, allowing faster cell regeneration. Excessively rough scrubs can cause microscopic cuts, abrasions on the skin, which in turn can form fine lines, scars, and ruptured capillaries. To prevent damage to your skin, look for an exfoliator that contains light granules such as jojoba granules.
These tools include:
- Premium Homework Biobasic Jojoba Scrub.
- Organic Tai Face Scrub Cream with White Orchid Jojoba Granules.
1. Makeup base (primer)
In the first place in the list of cosmetics with justifiably high price tags is one of the most important components of a perfect make-up. This is the basis on which, in fact, the makeup will lie. And products related to primers should have high quality ingredients that do not irritate the skin. It is ideal if the base contains vitamins and minerals, plant extracts and filters to protect from sunlight.
Examples of a good foundation for makeup are:
- Make Up For Ever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation.
- Tony Moly Egg Pore Silky Smooth Balm.
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5. Cleanser-cleanser
None of the ingredients in skin cleansers can justify their sky-high price tag. The cleanser stays on the face for about two minutes, so none of the expensive ingredients that the manufacturer "stuffed" into their product will stay on the face long enough to be effective.
What can be purchased:
- CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser.
- Natura Kamchatka "Perfect Skin".
4. Moisturizer
There is no point in overpaying for super-hydrating skin, unless, of course, you are going to travel in a wasteland. Most inexpensive creams are easily absorbed into the skin without leaving a sticky feeling and provide excellent hydration. Plus, if you've already splurged on a serum, then your moisturizer will simply act as a thickener, protecting the serum's active ingredients.
Try:
- Baikal Herbals Facial Moisturizing Serum.
- Cream-hydrolifting "Violet and Altay", Green Mama.
3. Eyeshadow
High-end brands tend to have a higher concentration of pigment, resulting in bolder, richer colors. Whether it is worth overpaying for this - decide for yourself.
Here are two examples of good reviews for inexpensive eyeshadow:
- Art-Visage Color Dream Silk Eyeshadow.
- Catrice The Nude Blossom Collection Eyeshadow Palette.
2. Lip balm
In second place in the top 5 of unjustifiably expensive face products are lip balms, which are essential not only for women, but also for many men. Luckily, your lips don't need a bunch of complicated ingredients to stay soft and sensual. It is advisable to buy balms that contain natural ingredients (coconut oil, castor oil, beeswax, etc.), as we will inevitably swallow them when we lick our lips. It's great to have Vitamin E in your formula. It is an excellent antioxidant that moisturizes and protects lips from sun damage and pollutants.
Some of the best lip balms:
- Balsam "Vanilla" from Spivak.
- Balm Himalaya Herbals.
1. Make-up remover
There is no reason to overpay for this product when there are many brands that gently remove makeup without stripping skin of its natural moisture.
Try:
- Lumene Lotion.
- Black Pearl. Bio oil.