Skin Care
7 Cheap Swaps for Luxe Skin Care ProductsCan't understand who would drop $145 on a night cream? You really won't get it after you try this $16 imitation! Here are the cheapie products that work just as well as their high-end counterparts |
Acne exfoliator Spendy: Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Acne Clearing, $65
Thrifty: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Scrub, $7.99
Money saved: $57
Why you'll love it: The ExfoliKate is a "scrub with enzymes and alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) ingredients, but the enzymes likely won't remain stable in the product," says Begoun. Plus, "this formula contains fragrant irritants that hurt skin's healing process." Instead, opt for Neutrogena's scrub, which has salicylic acid instead of enzymes to treat blemishes, and AHAs to smooth the appearance of fine lines.
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Thrifty: Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish Scrub, $7.99
Money saved: $57
Why you'll love it: The ExfoliKate is a "scrub with enzymes and alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) ingredients, but the enzymes likely won't remain stable in the product," says Begoun. Plus, "this formula contains fragrant irritants that hurt skin's healing process." Instead, opt for Neutrogena's scrub, which has salicylic acid instead of enzymes to treat blemishes, and AHAs to smooth the appearance of fine lines.
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nice article for those who are on a budget!! lol
by smiley412 Friday, April 26, 2013 at 07:34AM Report as inappropriate
Nice
by EricaC123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 05:02PM Report as inappropriate
I have the Olay ProX cleansing brush and use it every day, seriously, on my sensitive, acne prone skin. Its a great tool and for $25 it beats the pants off the Clarisonic.
by kimihavens Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 12:01PM Report as inappropriate
love the cheapies
by LittleBunny Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 06:08PM Report as inappropriate
Borage did nothing for me.
by BlackFleur145 Thursday, November 22, 2012 at 08:07PM Report as inappropriate
Creme de la Mer is the way to go!
by robyne00 Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 04:38PM Report as inappropriate
interesting, but I wonder how closely they really compare.
by Chris213 Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 07:09AM Report as inappropriate
I think it is not fair to compare LaMer with a drugstore product.
by lilas Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 04:33PM Report as inappropriate
Guess paula's changed her tune about the Olay brush. She knocked it originally, saying it was too harsh. She failed to mention if she tried the slower speed.
by veryvanilla Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 08:31PM Report as inappropriate
I will be purchasing the neutrogena pure&free sunblock!
by Snowwhitessecret Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at 02:31PM Report as inappropriate