When it comes to skincare, there are times when you just have to face the fact that certain brands are better. Certain skincare brands invest their money in the best research and ingredients, providing the most effective skincare you can by for your money. I'm here to guide where you should be thinking about spending your hard earned cash to get the maximum benefits for your skin.
The Cleanse
I wouldn't usually advocate spending lots of money on a cleanser as it stays on the skin for such amount of time. I still hold this advice, to a certain extent and never pay obscene amounts for a cleanser. However, I would recommend buying a good balm cleanser and investing in a higher end one if you like to do facial massages. A cleanser like the Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm is excellent value as it is packed with lots of essential oils which not only feel great on the skin whilst massaging but also nourishes the skin.
The Liquid Exfoliator
Liquid exfoliants are hard to come by so it is pretty certain that you will have to spend more than £10 on this product. The good news is that most £30+ liquid exfoliants on the market are only to be used 2-3 times a week and you get a good quantity for your money so you're money will go a long way. The case usually is that the more money you spend on a liquid exfoliant, the more powerful it is so if your skin is used to milk AHA's and BHA's but is looking for an extra boost, then I would recommend trying the Alpha H Liquid Gold which is one of my holy grail skincare products.
The Serum
Serums are perhaps the one skincare product where I would recommend you search for and invest in. Most other products have cheaper alternatives which work just as well but I truly believe that good serums have good science and good ingredients in them, none of which come cheap. The serum you will get will depend on your skin type, however if you find it all a bit overwhelming, a good all rounder is the Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum.
The All in One Facial Oil
You can get excellent facial oils at an affordable price however the Sarah Chapman Overnight Facial is worth the investment. At first I was skeptical, £46 for 15ml worth of product seemed quite extortionate. However, one pump dispenses the perfect amount of product for the whole face. I don't use this every night, but more as a treatment oil, a few nights a week which means that it will last longer. This is almost like a serum and oil in one which makes your evening routine simple and if you don't have extremely dry skin, you can probably get away with using just this one product.
The Spot Treatment
Tea Tree Oil works excellently for some as a budget spot treatment, however, I find that it isn't as effective as I would like it to be on acne spots. The Origins Super Spot Remover may be tiny bu it packs a punch and dries up those painful, bulbous spots overnight! It isn't cheap for its tiny size but this is the only spot treatment I own and use and it has lasted me well over a year and I still have more than a third left!
What's your favourite splurge skincare item?
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