With skincare being all the rage these days, some trends can be quite expensive to constantly keep up with. There are a bunch of products that are super affordable that are just as good (maybe even better) than pricier options on the market. Don’t put a dent in your wallet for a facial cleanser, check out these amazing products instead!
Here are affordable skincare products that should cost way more.
Weleda Skin Food
The Skin Food cream is a universal savior of dry, rough skin on faces, elbows, hands, and feet. With extracts of gentle viola tricolor, calendula, and chamomile, in a rich, thick base of oils and beeswax, Skin Food hydrates skin to give you a healthy-looking glow. This product has been a bestseller since 1926, and with its $18.99 price point, we can understand why!
The Ordinary
The Ordinary is an evolving collection of treatments offering familiar, effective clinical technologies positioned to raise pricing and communication integrity in skincare. The brand has become quite famous for its extremely inexpensive products that contain very sought-after ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a specific serum or toner, The Ordinary will never let you down—or break the bank.
Cerave
Like The Ordinary, you can’t go wrong with any CeraVe products. The line of affordable skincare contains essential ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty esters, that are delivered through a patented controlled-release MVE system over 24 hours. The daily regimen of cleansers and moisturizers helps repair, replenish and protect the skin barrier to leave your skin looking and feeling soft, clean, and healthy.
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub 10% AHA
Do you struggle with Keratosis Pilaris? This common skin condition causes dry, rough patches, tiny bumps, and can just be quite frustrating. First Aid Beauty’s fast-acting KP body scrub reveals healthier-looking skin with Glycolic and Lactic Acids to help loosen the skin’s top layer. It also delivers the benefits of a chemical peel and microdermabrasion treatment in one. The bottle retails for $28, but for the results that you’ll see from this, it should definitely cost a lot more.
Starface Pimple Patches
Now, these are the pimple patches that actually work! These Starface protectors help absorb fluid and reduce inflammation to shrink pimples overnight with their hydrocolloid composition. The Hydro-Stars help to prevent you from picking your pimples which eliminates potential scarring. The items retail for $20 and you get 32 stars in a cute yellow case!
Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay
If you’re looking for a face mask to give your pores a major deep cleaning, then you need to add the Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay to your skincare routine. This clay is sourced from Death Valley, California where it is sun-dried for up to 6 months in temperatures up to 134°. It retails for $12.99, making this large tub an extremely affordable skincare product.
Inkey list Salicylic Acid Cleaner
The Inkey List has a ton of amazing products at super inexpensive prices. One, in particular, the Salicylic Acid Cleanser is going to be your best friend. This non-drying, lightly foaming cleanser removes makeup and dirt while helping to reduce blackheads and breakouts.
Cetaphil
Cetaphil® believes the skin should be nurtured and cleaned, but not stripped or greasy. For over 70 years, the brand has been committed to providing clinically proven, gentle, and effective skincare products. Cetaphil is actually manufactured at Galderma in Baie d’Urfé, Montreal, which supplies Cetaphil for Canada, the United States, and other countries around the world.
Aveeno Moisturizers
AVEENO® creates skincare solutions and therapeutic products to nourish and balance your skin from head to toe. It uses clinically proven, groundbreaking science to transform nature’s ingredients into products that help to rebalance and revitalize. Aveeno moisturizers give the hydration your skin needs without harsh chemicals, so you can feel good about what you put on your face.
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If you’ve been spending a fortune on your skincare regimen, start saving those dollars and take a trip to your local drugstore. There are so many great dermatologist-recommended skincare products that won’t cost you an arm and leg, and work just as well as their high-end counterparts. From creams to cleansers and scrubs, get all your bases covered for almost the same price as one high-end product; now that’s a bargain! Affordable skincare is the way to go.
Take a look at 22 drugstore skincare products that are just as good as high end below and get glowing.
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Fall is finally in action and we couldn’t be more thrilled. Along with the crisp cool winds and the change of colour in leaves, come numerous changes in our wardrobe and major updates in our skincare regimen. The change in weather can have a major impact on the condition of our skin. Whether you are dealing with dull, oily, ageing and/or acne-prone skin, here, we’ve gathered a list of our favourite fall launches to help you rehab your skin.
AlumierMD EverActive C&E, $179
AlumierMD’s latest innovation offers the ultimate solution to ageing skin. Formulated with a high-strength Vitamin C and E, this serum reduces the look of wrinkles, fine lines, while reducing free radicals and protects the skin from harmful UV damage. Packaged in a unique three-bottle delivery system, the EverActive C&E ensures the freshest (non-oxidized) and active drops with every use.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive Fluid, $25
Designed for those with combination to oily skin, this daily moisturizer helps restore the balance in the skin’s moisture barrier with its probiotic-rich formula. While delivering a clean and healthy finish, it also soothes the skin and reduces irritation for up to 48 hours.
Rodial Booster Drops, $89, available at beautyBOUTIQUE by Shoppers Drug Mart
Whether your skin needs an extra boost in radiance, firmness and/or in moisture, Rodial has got you covered. With their new Booster drops, you can instantly give your skin an extra dose Glycolic Acid, Retinol and Collagen to intensely target your specific your skincare needs. Super easy to use, you can apply one to two drop directly onto a clean face or mix it in with your moisturizer.
Organic Pharmacy Peppermint Facial Wash, $90, available at Murale
Organic Pharmacy’s latest face wash is an antibacterial cleanser is designed to alleviate sensitive skin and leave a clean, fresh and blemish-free face. But honestly, with its ingredient lost including Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree Oil and Peppermint, this facial cleanser pretty much speaks for itself.
Reversa Radiance-C Concentrate, $60
Made with Shea Butter and Hyaluronic Acid, this Vitamin C-rich formula is designed to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and reverse the signs of photoaging caused by UV Rays. Best of all, this citrus-scented concentrate is super light in texture and absorbs easily into the skin without leaving an oily residue.
Dermalogica Breakout Clearing Booster, $28
To treat unexpected breakouts, this new fast-acting gentle acne treatment helps fight acne-causing bacteria for rapid clearing within 15 minutes. Made with Niacinamide Salicylic Acid, the Breakout Clearing Booster works to rebuild the skin defense barrier to prevent scarring during the skin healing process.
Teaology Imperial Tea Miracle Mask, $49
Magically transform the look of dry, lacklustre skin with the help of this White Tea Leaf-infused facial mask. Made with primrose and daisy extracts, this mask brightens and corrects the skin’s complexion and conceals signs on ageing. For the best results, apply the mask onto the face and neck up to two times a week for five to ten minutes.
Have you tried any of these treatments? Let us know what you think in the comment section.
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This summer’s best-kept secret is sheet masks, of course. We definitely understand that you’ve been working these masks into your routine already, but the formulations and even sheets are getting better and better with each and every launch. We promise you can now keep your skin soft, radiant and clear for less than the cost of a protein smoothie from the gym. From brightening, to hydrating and even an after-sun saver, we have your complexion cures at the ready.
Check out our top 6!
1. MaskerAide Bubble Bubble POP Charcoal Sheet Mask, $7
If you’re in the market for a high-quality, safe and affordable mask, MaskerAide has got you covered! Inspired by ever-evolving K-Beauty trends and made in Canada, these masks combine the best of both worlds. The Bubble Bubble POP Charcoal Sheet Mask bubbles up into a deep cleaning micro-foam to get rid of dirt and excess oil. It is also free from parabens, mineral oils, and sulfates.
2. Sephora Collection After-Sun Mask in Watermelon, $6
After your skin sees its fair share of sun, it tends to let out a certain scream – or burn. Thanks to this cooling bio-cellulose mask built for your face and décolleté, your complexion will feel less fiery, ushering in a fiercer glow. Simply apply this watermelon masks to sun-exposed skin and prepare for hydrated, relaxed and sun-kissed skin that lasts.
3. Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask, $15
This skin-hugging sheet mask will deliver a healthy dose of hydration and botanical extracts moments after applying it. Inspired by a classical Japanese beauty treatment, this blend of complexion curing ingredients will feed your skin with anti-aging superfoods such as formation of green tea, rice and algae, leaving you with nothing but a luminous glow. To go one step further, this ultra-fine microfiber sheet – 100 times thinner than a single strand of hair – will deliver 20 ml of serum, drenching your skin with some serious benefits.
4. Karuna Brightening+ Face Mask, $10
This single-use, deep conditioning mask will help to minimize the appearance of dark sparks and an uneven skin tone. Free from parabens, this innovative and oil-free formula will bring the bounce back into your complexion thanks to its powerful blend of hyaluronic acid, peptides, aloe vera and chamomile. And to take it one step further, the actual sheet is made of 100% natural wood-pulp fiber, allowing for all the ingredients to evenly and effectively melt into your skin.
5. Boscia Charcoal Pore-Minimizing Bio-Cellulose Mask, $11
This hydrogel mask is blended with charcoal to help cleanse your skin, all the while reducing the appearance of pesky pores. Designed with purification in mind, your skin will be renewed through a gentle blend of charcoal, enabling the removal of dirt and impurities trapped deep in the dermis. The bio-cellulose sheet also allows for maximum absorption of product, revealing a brighter and more radiant glow after just one use.
6. Origins Flower Fusion Jasmine Softening Sheet Mask, $9
Soften your skin with this jasmine-infused mask that will leave your face silky-smooth in minutes. Made of 100% bamboo, this soft sheet is infused with fortified flower wax, boasting properties to effectively moisturize and hydrate. Just close your eyes and let the sweet scent of jasmine take you away.
Are you a fan of sheet masks? Share with us in the comments.
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It’s easy to get caught up in the hype of exciting product launches, but sometimes – they really aren’t worth the extra spend.
We’ve all been there, $30 on a mascara that promises the world, or a serum claiming to be the fountain of youth. And while it’s nice to test them out once in a while, it could end up setting you back financially over time.
Luckily, we’ve cleared the clutter to present three products that are worth the splurge, and two products that are better off stocked on the store shelf.
From makeup brushes to skin serums and beyond, we’ve got you covered.
1. Splurge: Artis Fluenta Collection Over 10 Makeup Brush, $95
Your favourite beauty vloggers are onto something because this brush is all that and then some. Made with over 250,000 individual fibers, you can use this for your foundations, bronzers, powders – pressed and loose – and other skincare products in your rotation. If you want to give this brush a feel, head into Holt Renfrew and give it a test drive.
2. Put Back: Guerlain Abeille Royale Black Bee Honey Balm, $75
In no world should you ever spend $75 on a lip balm, because honestly, you’re probably going to misplace it. Of course, Guerlain’s sleek packaging and exotic ingredients are an added hook, but we simply can’t justify it. We think you might be better suited to a drugstore brand that can offer the same end result, but without the frill.
3. Splurge: Shani Darden Retinol Reform, $95
With serums on the market for $10, it’s easy to shy away from this price point – but it’s worth it. Personally, this product is a vanity mainstay, and has done wonders for my complexion. Shani Darden also happens to be a favourite among stars such as Jessica Alba and Kim Kardashian, so your money is in good company. If you’re looking to give your skin some extra TLC, look no further.
4. Put Back: Shiseido Future Solution LX Total Protective Emulsion Broad Spectrum SPF 20 Sunscreen, $350
Please don’t spend $350 on an SPF 20. While we love Shiseido, this steep price point is in no way worth it. According to skincancer.org, an SPF over 15 would be best suited for your skin, but it’s recommended to opt for an SPF of 30 or higher. We recommend speaking to a doctor and purchasing their preference.
5. Splurge: Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, $499
The creators of this cult vacuum mecca not so recently came out with a very expensive – but very worthwhile hair tool. This product can be used for straight, wavy, curly and even coiled hair, and will dry your strands with a high-speed, powerful digital monitor. This intelligent and controlled heat will minimize damage and promote healthy and shiny hair. Now, you can also purchase this iconic hairdryer in a new Black/Nickel colourway.
Have you tried any of these products? Share with us in the comment section!
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