Silvia I have heard so often in my circle that people don´t follow a skincare routine because it is EXPENSIVE and it is considered “luxury”.
Some other times, I have heard bad critiques to skincare products that cost less than $20 because they are “CHEAP”.
I have used great full skincare routines for only $70 and others of various hundreds of dollars that work the same. It depends on how effectively you choose your products, regardless of the price.
What makes luxury skincare so expensive?
The cost of a product is not only given by the ingredients. In some cases, the most significant costs are in branding and luxury packaging. When that is the case, you should be aware of what you´re paying for, since the product performance won´t be much different just because the packaging is pretty and the advertisement is cool.
There are some cases where luxury brands use innovative or rare ingredients as part of their intellectual property which often increases products costs, however, some of these ingredients could work as well as common ones. If you are purchasing luxury skincare because of these new ingredients, make sure to do your research, and compare the product performance to affordable brands with similar claims.
If the product works genuinely better for you, then it is worth it, but make sure it is the case.
Another reason why some skincare products might be more expensive is because of their ingredients’ concentration.
Have more of what you need
In luxury skincare, when they elevate the active ingredient concentration, the formula might increase its cost, however, increased concentrations are not always the best for your skin condition, especially if you have sensitive skin or susceptible to irritation or allergies to these types of ingredients.
If you will spend your money on luxury skincare, make sure you try it first and it suits you. Also, consider that sensitivity might come after various days of usage. When that´s the case, checking the order of the ingredients could help. Remember that the ingredients are listed in descendant order of concentration. Make sure the right ingredients for you are listed in the first 5-7 ingredients, not those that might cause you a reaction.
As we have been repeating in this blog, our unique skin adapts differently to different products and routines. The best product is the one that best suits your needs and helps you improve. You will find these benefits in various price ranges.
New to skincare
If you are new to skincare, we recommend you to know your skin before you make your luxury purchases, since you might leave those products on your counter for years. Make sure you know your skincare needs and the ingredients that would target those. Explore your reaction to those ingredients and how they fit into your routine. Then, you will make better product choices.
Know the best affordable products and ingredients for your skin.
In conclusion, skincare doesn´t need to be expensive to work. Make sure you make intelligent purchases and target your needs efficiently.
