How to spend less on skincare products

A lot of people feel therapeutic walking into beauty stores and moving from counter to counter, smearing creams and serums into their skin. But ever since the lockdown has been imposed, everybody's stuck at home missing this feeling that they get shopping for their beauty products from store counters. Although, a lot of you have been relying on online shopping for the same but face a lot of troubles and not to forget, the whole that it puts in your pocket too. So, we thought of providing you with some tips on how to make sure you spend only on the right formulas for your skin without a hassle.

01/ Understand your skin

First and foremost, it is very important to understand your skin's texture, tone and sensitivity. Impulsively buying skincare products just because it's on sale or because a particular social media influencer coaxed you to will not help. With skincare products, you need to make room for trial and error. Once you know which product suits your skin, stick to it instead of putting your money into more and more products that can end up damaging your skin.

02/ Research and comprehend

It is really necessary to read about various skincare products before you put your trust into them. Take some time out, watch some informational videos or read reviews and get some knowledge on specific products that you've been meaning to buy before you actually invest money into them. Stay away from marketing gimmicks and take recommendations from sources that you genuinely trust when it comes to skin.

03/ Search wisely

Be very specific with your online search. Don't scroll through ten different types of products on a website. Go into the sub-categories and type out what you're exactly looking for and then choose from fewer product options. This will help you narrow down the decision making and you will have more precise product options to pick from according to your skin type.

04/ Look for the best skincare deals and offers

Of course it's absolutely fine to go through discounts and sales. But don't let yourself buy anything and everything just because they have an offer going on. You will get a lot of online portals that have many offers and best deals going on. Put some time into it and pick the best one only for the products that you actually need.

05/ Splurge some and save some

Your skincare kit doesn't have to necessarily include all luxury products only. You can consider travel-sized products to begin with and also invest in some trusted high-end products. But find a balance between both. Don't keep spending only on expensive products thinking since they cost so much, they are ought to be that excellent. Again, pick products only on the basis of your skin texture, type and tone from wherever you buy.

from LifeStyle