Price does not always correlate with product efficacy. Although most dermatologists and skincare bloggers have a few splurge-worthy products, you don’t need to break the bank to have a good and effective routine.
Here, we reveal some tips and suggestions about purchasing skincare products if you’re on a budget.
Identify Your Skin Concerns
Focus on your concerns and goals such as dehydration, acne, hyperpigmentation, anti-ageing, etc. Don’t follow trends. Always ensure that you use products that specifically address your concerns.
Get Your Basic Down First
For skincare basics: cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen, purchasing drugstore options is highly recommended. There are a variety of excellent and affordable options for cleansers and moisturizers. Therefore, you can typically choose not to splurge on them.
If you choose to invest in a high-quality serum or moisturizer, consider saving on a cleanser or sunscreen. Remember to keep in mind your skin concerns while purchasing the basics too.
Give Enough Time To See Results
No change can happen overnight, and the same goes with skincare. Be patient with your routine to see long-term results. For instance, if you start using an anti-ageing product today, expecting it to show significant results and make you look younger tomorrow, you’ll be disappointed.
For most skincare products, it takes 1-3 months to start seeing results on your skin. Additionally, avoid using several different products in one routine. Remember, less is always more!
Limit Active Products To 2-3 Each Time
Active products contain ingredients that address specific skin concerns it’s meant to target. Use of active products every day can do more harm to your skin than good. Therefore, you should limit their use to 2-3 times a week to avoid irritating or worsening your skin issues even more.
