I’m 40 and my skin has never looked better – I traded my expensive skincare for two drugstore buys that cost $19 total
A SKINCARE fan has shared the affordable drugstore buys that keep their skin youthful.
She explained that two pick-ups for $19 made all the difference to her 40-year-old skin.
Redditor The-waitress- shared the anti-aging tips in a post.
After swapping luxury skincare for drugstore ones, she never looked back.
“I switched from expensive skincare to Vanicream face wash and moisturizer with hyaluronic acid per the recommendation of the skincare sub,” she said.
“I have normal to oily skin and thought I had to beat it into submission with oil-absorbing/eliminating stuff.”
After changing up her routine, however, she realized she was wrong.
“My skin has never looked better since I went the gentler route,” she said.
“Rarely ever get zits anymore, too. And it’s like $9/bottle. I’m 40.”
Vanicream’s $9 Gentle Facial Cleanser earned hundreds of thousands of rave reviews.
Many with sensitive skin explained that it was one of the very few cleansers that worked for them.
“I have extremely sensitive skin and have tried many facial cleansers,” wrote one reviewer.
“This one is super gentle on my skin and removes makeup – including waterproof mascara – quickly and thoroughly.
“It is fragrance-free, and a little goes a long way. I will definitely be buying this again.”
Others agreed that it was well worth the easy $9 investment.
“I’ve been using Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser religiously for over a year now. I’ve tried a looot of different cleansers, most of them at much higher price points, and this is the best I’ve ever used,” said another.
“My skin is on the dryer and more sensitive side, and this leaves my skin feeling completely clean but not stripped.
“I have [fewer] bumps on my face as well, which I can’t say for certain is a result of the cleanser since I’m always switching up my other products, but it seemed to be around the time I started using this that my pores were getting clogged a lot less.”
The brand’s daily $12 facial moisturizer is also extremely popular with people of all skin types.
“I have combination sensitive skin and typically struggle to find skin products that work really well. I’ve been using this moisturizer for a couple of months now and have been happy with it so far,” said one reviewer.
“No irritation. My skin definitely feels and stays moisturized with a small amount. It has a gentle feel, not too heavy.”
“I have very dry, very sensitive, very acne-prone skin that clogs extremely easily, and it’s rare for me to find a good moisturizer, and when I do, there’s usually at least one downside,” said another.
“This moisturizer checks all of my boxes. It is so gentle, doesn’t clog my pores, and is super hydrating without being too thick or too thin.
“This is a fantastic formula for those who struggle with any of these issues and need an everyday moisturizer for morning and evening.”