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There are always times when we ant to cut back on treats and facials, expensive skincare and indulging spas are in this list for me. So we are forced to take matters into our own hands in terms of treating our skin to the best. The thing is skincare can get pretty expensive, but it does not always have to be this way. There are some brand that are outrageously priced however, I am here to tell you that skincare doesn’t have to cost a small fortune. These are the best affordable skincare brands that will solve all of your skincare woes.
THE ORDINARY
The Ordinary is probably the most iconic low cost skincare brand. Bursting onto the skincare scene with fuss free branding, straight to the point ingredients. These products are packed with active ingredients that actually work and make a difference to your face. Our best working products are:
Glycolic Acid Toner is a mild exfoliating toner that slogs away dead skin to reveal lovely new skin underneath.
Retinol 1% is a powerful anti-aging serum that makes your skin look youthful, it targets fine lines and wrinkles with ease and freshens skin up. I love to use this at night, if your skin is sensitive you can use it only once or twice a week. Wear SPF after application.
The Buffet is a one hit wonder for skins of all ages. It tackles dry skin, dullness, loss of elasticity, dark spots, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, it really is a superstar ingredient!
Natural Moisturising Factors + HA is a general all round moisturiser that hydrate the skin and gives you a great skin base to apply your primer and make up onto.
A cool brand, that started life up cycling products that could go into skincare but were being put into landfill. They produce lovely, effective skincare that makes an environmental difference, win win in our eyes. Our favourite items from it:
Cleansing Balm with Apricot is a gorgeous cleansing balm that you need! It is an oil-based cleanser cleans the skin while lightly exfoliating, melting away makeup, dirt, toxins and pollution
UpCircle Organic Face Serum With Coffee Oil is a deeply hydrating face oil nourishes and moisturises the skin. Formulated to suit both women and men skin types. Good to use day and night.
Coffee Face Scrub is an organic coffee scrub that gently buffs away dry, dead cells to leave you feeling soft, smooth and glowy. Also contains hydrating rosehip, sweet orange and lemon verbena essential oils.
The Inkey List is similar to The Ordinary in that it is basic skincare ingredients that work, focusing on the science rather than the fluffy bits. A low cost option for any skincare need. Our favourite from the range are:
The Oat Cleansing Balm Gently cleansing and soothes the skin while leaving it feeling soft.
1% Slow release Retinol This is a superstar bestselling retinol. The low % is easy on the skin and teh slow release ensure that the skin gently and slowing looks younger and fresher. So it is achievable to include it in a long lasting routine.
Niacinamide a key ingredient for skin that is oily and produces blemishes. This is amazing to rid the skin of spots, it can also be used on your body. It also can be used on most skins, even if you have sensitive skin.
The Body Shop have botanical and simply gorgeous ingredients. The aromas alone are enough to purchase for.
Aloe Soothing Facial Cream is one for sensitive skin. It gently rehydrate the skin, while making it radiant and soft for the entire day.
Vit E Moisturiser is a lightweight, easily absorbed facial moisturiser protects and locks in moisture for all-day hydration, to leave skin feeling fresh, silky-soft and looking more radiant.
Body Butter with Shea Butter is a beautifully smelling luxurious body butter that gives you smooth and yummy smelling skin! This is one of their core products and oozes that gorgeous smelling skin and it really keeping moisturises!
Revolution skincare has extended its skincare range with a host of low cost but active goodies. Some of the ranges are colabs with influencers and make up artists.
Some of their best sellers are:
VIT C Radiance Serum Famed for its skincare benefits, Vitamin C is an antioxidant that’s known to help skin regeneration and help improve skin radiance.
Watermelon Hydration Mask Formulated with Watermelon extract, this moisturising mask will leave your skin nourished and smelling of watermelon
10% Niacinamide 1% Zinc Blemish & Pore Serum The ingredients in this serum regulate the skin’s natural oil production to help prevent further congestion, while zinc has calming and soothing properties, which reduces the appearance of active blemishes.
I love CeraVe, its honest, straight to point and really works, it was developed by dermatologists and tested thoroughly. It's Cleanser is possibly its most well know product but there are others that work well too.
Hydrating Cleanser with HA is one of the best sellers and has been formulated with hyaluronic acid to keep skin hydrated for up to 24 hours and retain skin’s moisture.
SA Smoothing Cleanser is designed especially for dry, rough and bumpy skin. It gives continuous hydration for long-lasting moisture for drier skins.
SA Soothing Cream for dry, rough and bumpy skin. It has been formulated with Salicylic Acid helps to exfoliate the skin while Hyaluronic Acid helps to retain the skin's natural moisture.
Disclaimer: This information and content does not replace that advice of a dermatologist or medical advice. Please seek medical advice if you suspect that you have a dermal condition.
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