Which cosmetics to pay a lot for, and which ones to save

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

The pricing of cosmetic products is not always easy to explain, so even the most pragmatic of us sometimes ask the question: am I wasting my family budget on jars, do they want to cheat me? Or maybe, on the contrary, you need not to be greedy and invest significant funds - and get an amazing result, from which everyone will gasp?

It is no secret that the price of cosmetics includes not only the cost of creating formulas, research and ingredients, but also the cost of promoting the brand on the market, packaging. Those who are related to marketing are also familiar with such a concept as the "snob effect" - a situation when the demand for a product is the higher, the higher its price (since purely psychologically, the price level is associated by the consumer with the level of quality, uniqueness, etc..).

And yet we earn money by honest work, and we do not like to be deceived by cunning marketers, so we will try to sensibly determine for ourselves which cosmetics it is better not to save on, and which, on the contrary, it is better not to spend much.

Recently, a lot of attention has been paid to reading labels with the composition, moreover, if you do not have a higher education in chemistry, then for you all this is largely uninformative, and sometimes even harmful. Already, it seems, myths about the deadly danger of parabens, and along with silicones and other "horrors", have been debunked. However, cosmetics manufacturers skillfully manipulate our minds, often convincing us to buy an "exceptionally safe composition" for a lot of money, often substituting concepts.

The first thing to consider is how your body accepts a particular cosmetic product.

The first thing to consider is how your body accepts a particular cosmetic product. And choose the option that meets his needs, but at the same time be aware of where those bonuses begin or simply promises from the manufacturer that you personally no longer need for additional money.

SHAMPOO, SHOWER GEL

Take shampoo, for example. Its task is to wash away dirt from hair and scalp. It will stay on your hair for a minute, and if after that you are still used to using hair conditioner, then even whether the shampoo tangles your hair or not does not really matter. Therefore, you can stop at the most budgetary option. However, while remaining honest with ourselves, we at the same time understand that sometimes we pay not only for the product itself, but also for the pleasure of the purchase, for the awareness of belonging to a prestigious brand, for example, for the scent of the same shampoo that we love. If all this is important - why not pay extra, if the funds allow? After all, we are living in an era of hedonism.

It's about the same with body detergents - you can wash your body both with cheap soap or gel, and with expensive ones - with an exquisite aroma, a bunch of vitamins, oils and other substances beneficial to the skin (which, nevertheless, will not stay on the skin). And again, it all depends on the approach: if it is pragmatic, you should not spend money on shower gel, the effect is approximately the same for everyone, but if the ritual itself is important to you, the choice will be made according to different criteria.

MAKEUP REMOVER

Another remedy from which, in addition to the cleansing effect, most often nothing is expected. If after removing makeup you are used to washing your face and then applying your usual facial care, then there are not great requirements for milk or emulsion for removing decorative cosmetics, which means that it is quite possible to limit yourself to an economy option.

BODY, HAND AND LEG CREAMS

Many people generally prefer to buy natural oils - for example, coconut, olive, cocoa butter and others, and use them as a multifunctional product. Here you have a beneficial effect on the skin, and massage oil, and even use as a mask. The consumption is quite economical, given the price for an impressive volume, and many like the effect more than from creams with complex compositions. But again, do not forget about the tasks that need to be solved, because not always and not everyone just needs a little moisturizing, nutrition, softening - someone even has to solve dermatological problems, and in this case the approach is already different - to save on skin health it is forbidden.

The more complex the needs of the skin, the more closely you should direct your gaze to innovative products.

FACE CREAMS

Creams, emulsions, oils - any products that we put on our face should improve and then maintain the condition of our skin. And it is just on the face that we often do not save, the risks are too high.

The more complex the needs of the skin, the more closely it is worth directing your gaze to innovative products, in particular, to professional brands of cosmetics (almost all salon brands also have lines for home care, the concentration of active substances in which is high), many so-called pharmacy cosmetic brands too trustworthy. The easiest way for those who have picky skin is to soften and moisturize it with easily inexpensive creams, natural oils, aloe gel and other simple products. When you have to deal with irritation, dryness, excessive oiliness, wrinkles, age spots and other problems, it is better to trust well-established brands (it is even better to make a choice after consulting a dermatologist-cosmetologist).

DECORATIVE COSMETICS

Only conditionally can we call it a necessity, therefore the very pleasure from the acquisition, which we talked about, the aesthetic pleasure from packaging and, of course, the absence of undesirable effects on the skin, is important here. How to save in this category? Perhaps one of the best options is to use mineral cosmetics, which are much cheaper than conventional ones, have a 100% mineral composition and do not harm even problem skin. True, not everyone likes the application technique and loose textures - but this is already a matter of personal preference.

We often buy decorative cosmetics out of curiosity, our cosmetic bags grow to incredible volumes, while we still have only one face, which has two eyes, one lips and only one nose. In order to reduce the cost of color experiments, you can buy universal (usually mineral) pigments - and mix them yourself at home to get unique, new shades, and then add to lip gloss, nail polish, use as eye shadow and blush. The savings on the amount of cosmetics in this case can be very significant.

Extracts from exotic plants, nanoparticles, snail mucus, cuttlefish extract and many other amazing ingredients - which are not just invented by cosmetics manufacturers to attract our attention. And we have only one wallet, and it is not bottomless. Therefore, you need to pamper yourself, but do not forget about common sense. And you also remember that the best investment is in your health, so a healthy lifestyle, sports, good sleep, rational nutrition and bright thoughts are what will guarantee you to be and feel beautiful!