Ever since I became invested in my skincare routine I have spent a lot of time and money trying out new products. And if you subscribe to this blog, you probably do too. Perhaps the most important tip I have learned from all my experimenting and exploring is that there are effective products at every price point. And for those of us who get a little carried away (can you say, Sephora sale?) it is always good to remember that reasonable and equally potent options exist (and I have given many options for your routine picks). Saving on some products makes the splurge purchases easier to justify too! Below are splurge-worthy skincare products and their penny-pinching alternatives. Chose items that fit your needs…
Micellar Water: Clé de Peau ($75), Bioderma ($15)
Cream Cleanser: La Prairie ($95), CosRX ($14)
Oil Cleanser: La Mer (95$), Biossance ($30),
Cleansing Balm: Eve Lom ($135), e.l.f. ($10)
Exfoliator: Biologique Recherche ($124), The Ordinary ($18)
Essence: SK-II ($76), Missha ($20)
Vitamin C: Skinceuticals ($164), Timeless ($20)
Serum: Vintner’s Daughter ($225), The Ordinary Buffet ($17)
Hyaluronic Acid: Dr. Barbara Sturm ($300), Hada Labo ($16)
Face Oil: Joanna Vargas ($100), Acure ($12)
Retinol: Shani Darden ($88), Drunk Elephant ($28)
Eye Cream: Avéne ($49), The Inkey List ($9)
Moisturizer: Augustinus Bader ($175), CosRX ($26)
Face Mask: 111Skin ($135), Rael ($16)
Eye Mask: Guerlain ($), Pixi ($24)
Lip Balm: RéVive ($60), Supergoop Play ($12)
SPF: Skinceuticals ($56), Bare Republic ($17)
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