Is expensive skin care better than an inexpensive one?

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I used to use high end skin care and now use the aveeno clear complexion bar for 2.99 and I used dove moisturizer for sensitive skin and I have the best that I have had in a long time and cheaper too.
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i'm pretty sure i read somewhere that lancome and l'oreal paris are owned by the same company and a lot of their products have similar ingredients.

try some of their mascaras, many people here seem to be a fan of the l'oreal volumous one...it's worth a shot if you like it (sorry i can't give a personal opinion, i don't really wear mascara), since mascara doesn't last long anyway

as for foundation, i remember there was a neutrogena one i liked, healthy skin enhancer or something like that...sorry, my memory's not that great

 
Originally Posted by Jennifer The only way i'd go high-end is if you're looking for a specific ingredient that's impossible to get for a low price. That's exactly why I use MD Formulations. It's quite pricey, but it has glycolic acid in it, and that's the ingredient I'm looking for.
 
I don't think it really matters. Just as long as the product works for you. Just make sure you don't forget to moisturize. It helps more than you know!

Best of luck and keep us posted. I'd be interested to see what you use, and wha tyou think of it! ;0)

 
I have used both and find that alot of the inexpensive ones are just as good as the expensive ones.

 
I realize you guys are talking mostly about skin care but I thought I would drop in and ask you about Vital Radiance Foundation. Hoping someone has tried it???

It is a "little more expensive" foundation is the Vital Radiance. Walmart now is selling it. From what I am told it is a higher line of makeup that usually is sold in the Malls, but they have geared it for the more Mature skin (such as mine) and selling it in the drug stores and stores such as Walmart. Revlon makes it, I am told.

Anyone using the Vital Radiance???? I am very interested in how you like it or NOT?

JoAnn in TEXAS

 
Originally Posted by ivette i don't see a huge difference. what you can do is look at the ingredient list to see exactly what u are getting and compare with other brands Ditto!
 
Inexpensive means low-quality. You get what you pay for.

Crappy drugstore makeup has mineral oil, animal products and by-products, and harmful chemicals. They are often tested on animals, so if you care about animals, I'd avoid cheap makeup.

 
To be honest I'd say that isn't quite ture Arbonne, price doesn't always equate quality there are cheap creams that don't contain mineral oil, as there are expensive ones that do and also test on animals.

 
I should've typed, "OR harmful chemicals," meaning most or all of cheap cosmetics contain at least one of those.

It is more common for inexpensive makeup to contain those types of ingredients, because they are cheaper than synthetic and natural/vegetable alternatives.

 
I started using Olay's microdermabasion kit recently and while it's still not cheap, it is much less expensive than what I used to spend on higher end brands. I disagree that you get what you pay for, in most cases anyway. I think it depends on your skin care needs. There are some products that I am willing to spend more money on because they work for what I need them for, but high end brand does not always equal better. I think it's individual preference.

 
I agree Kelly, price has nothing to do with it. Not many companies test on animals anymore...not PC. As far as mineral oil, I have done some research and its not the evil that certain companies like to portray. Some people have allergies to mineral oil. Many doctors still prescribe it post surgery . It cannot smother your skin and stop it from breathing. What moisturizers are suppose to do is create a barrier between skin and air. Keeping air off the skin is what keeps it from drying out. Would I put baby oil on my face? No but use it in the shower. My skin is so dry I itch til I bleed. I do use the Arbonne line but not because of all that " chemicals are evil" stuff. I use it cause its good.And a friend sold it to me. But I the same results from ROC, Avon and a miriad of other items. God knows we all have closets full!

 
I agree on the mineral oil point, I think it has to be decided that it is neither bad nor particularly good but it's a 'bad' oil.

 
Like my makeup, I use Nars skin care and have been for quite a while. It's not cheap, but to me it's worth every penny...I just try to make it last a long as possible...like other girls have said, you get what you pay for and for my skin, I won't use anything tooo cheap.

 
I have tried both expensive and inexpensive products and I find that you can decide for yourself what works and waht doesn't. In my opinion, my budget doesn't allow for super expensive products and after trial and error, Dove Soap and Cetaphil cream work perfectly fine if not better than anything else. In terms of makeup - I DO see a difference with pricy skin care -and so I mix and match. I believe that foundation, powders, concealers, and a few classic color eyeshadows are enough for me.

 
I believe if it works for you, then the expense is not what counts. I too have experience with high and low end products, some high end work great and other high end do nothing for me, and vise versa with the low end products.

I have however noticed lately since I've come to know more high end products, that I like the results of the items I do use now. That being said, I do still have a few of my low ends that I still come back to or will never stray from. It's all about preference and what works for you as an individual.

 
why spend tons of money on something thats exactly the same but like 20 dollars cheaper? i always get the cheaper stuff works great for me oooh and i like neutragena lol it makes my face feel cold and refreshed!

 
Kittii,

What products of Neutrogena do you use? My Dermotologist told me to use Healthy Skin by Neutrogena, during the day. I use Retin A at night, but if I didn't have the Retin A, she told me to use the Healthy Skin at night too.

I was just wondering what other products you like by neutrogena for skin care? I have more normal/dry skin.

 
I use Dove Sensitive Skin bar (BTW dove bars are beauty bars and not soaps so kinder for your skin). I recently purchased a Clinique mild facial soap for £9 (UKP) and to be honest it was exactly the same as the Dove only way more expensive. I then use Olay Beauty Fluid so my skin regime costs about £4 and my skin is clear and bright so for me no, expensive doesnt equal good!

 

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