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Yes, it’s alltooeasy to become overwhelmed with options.
Nevertheless, taking care of your skinisimportant.
Before you shell outanyamount money on skincare products, though, you should know which items to avoid.
BioEffect Volcanic Exfoliator
Luxury products can definitely be worth their higher cost but not all.
That sounds great, butWestbrook revealedthat it’s “the most weak exfoliator” and a waste of time.
She continued, “This is just not worth the money.
This is a very expensive exfoliator.
That said, you do have to be careful with ingredients.
Refinery29asked skin experts and, sure enough, the YouTuber’s assumption was correct.
Additionally,Jenner claimedthe product is “gentle enough to use everyday” whichconflicts with many dermatologists' advice.
While a serum is nottechnicallya necessity, it can be beneficial.
Dermatologist Joshua Zeichner toldRefinery29that a serum is essentially “a delivery system for highly concentrated active ingredients.”
Some serums have even been made into mask form.
YouTube personality and makeup artist Jackie Ainatried one such product by Lancome: the Absolue L’Extrait Rose Pearl Mask.
The product retails for 300 (about $380) onthe brand’s UK site.
However, The Eye Balm Intense, which retails for $215, is the exception.
It doesn’t work as “instantly” as promised.
As such, this issue isn’t just specific to La Mer’s eye cream, butalleye creams.
Rather it’s simply how the products are marketed.
Thankfully, body lotion can kill two birds with one stone.
you could see whyWestbrook chose to retire this pricey product.
For many, cost is also a factor.
She continued, saying, “It has nothing to stabilize the product in here.
You had one job, Nourishing Cream!
While the product has received positive feedback from many consumers, others had complaints similar to Westbrook’s.
“I would objectively say it works more as a cleanser,” wrote one consumer.
Another added, “This stuff does NOT exfoliate.”
Say it isn’t so!
The expert further suggested alternative products based on popular reasons people use toners in the first place.
24-karat gold skincare products
There may be nothing more luxe than smearingliteralgold into your face.
And, as it happens, this indulgence is actually not outrageously expensive.
However, it’s actually the concentration of gold in this product that’s part of the problem.
In general, gold-infused skincare no matter the brand isn’t exactly worth its weight in gold.
There’s also no scientific research that suggests it’s a superior antioxidant, said the expert.
However, consumers say the product isn’t even worth its nominal cost.
Lori Elizabeth Ens toldBuzzFeed Newsof her terrible reaction to the product.
“I couldn’t recognize my face in the mirror.”
Ens was far from the first or last person to have a reaction.
AsBuzzFeed Newsreported, many consumers have come forward with claims of severe irritation and allergic reactions.
But how does the brand stack up when it comes to skincare?
Like their makeup, the brand certainly sells their skincare products at a premium.
According to the brand, the cream contains a near-magical ingredient.
But is this cream really as wonderful as it sounds?
Of course, you could save $319 by, you know, not buying this kit at all.
Rodial’s Bee Venom products contain exactly what you think: bee venom.
As such, the company cautions: “Do not use if you have an allergy to bee stings.
A patch test prior to use is recommended.
If signs of irritation occur discontinue use immediately.”
“They don’t work.
“And so, I would say, avoid these.
These are always high price tag.
You don’t want to go there.”
Kopari Coconut Mini Melt
Kopari’s Coconut Mini Meltis not a bad skincare product.
The 2.5-ounce pot, which retails for $18, is consistently well-reviewed.
So, what’s the big deal?
Makeup artist and YouTuberTati Westbrook explained on her channel.
“Do you know what this is?
It’s something you might find in your kitchen,” she revealed.
It is coconut oil.
That’s all it is.”
Kopari is upfront about its products.
According to the brand, the Coconut Mini Melt is sulfate-, paragon-, GMO-, and silicone-free.
It’s one ingredient is organic coconut oil.
But therein lies the problem.
Because itiscoconut oil, it is going to have all ofthe benefitsof you guessed it coconut oil.
According toByrdie, the Trader Joe’s variety will only cost you five bucks.
Why spend more if you don’t have to, right?
