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No one likes to spend too much money on something that they could get for a lot less.  In the beauty business every company has their version of the same things that you can get at a variety of price points.  Now, I will be the first to admit that in most cases you do get what you pay for but there are tons of beauty products out there that are not expensive and do offer up the same benefits.  It’s like your television provider.  Sure you can go the cheap route for basic cable, but you know if you get direct tv you will probably have a better television experience.  The same thing can be said about other purchases in your life.   If you are in the market for some new beauty products, here are the ones to go for.

Sun Protection – Putting an SPF one your face is something you should be doing each and every single day.  Wrinkles are not cute, and sun damage is one of the leading causes of wrinkles.  Make sure that you are keeping your skin safe always!  I have tried all sorts of sun protection, but the best by far are physical sun blocks.  That means that they are made from zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, or both.  They are creamier, make a better base for makeup, and they do not cause allergic reactions.  Skin Ceuticals Physical UV Defense SPF 30 is remarkable.  It blocks both UVA and UVB rays–which we need–and it is $37 for about 3.4 ounces.  Clinique has the City Block Sheer SPF 25 which is also a makeup primer for $19 for 1.4 ounces.  Both are phenomenal and will last a fairly long.

Oily-Skin Moisturizer – It does not matter what your skin type is, moisturizers are necessary.  So many people think just because their skin is oily they should skip the moisturizer, but doing that might be causing an overload of oil production.  To avoid too much shine, moisturize twice a day.  I love Clinique’s Dramatically Different Moisturizing gel for $24.50.  It is oil free so it is not greasy feeling and it make skin super soft.  Another good one is Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture.  It is only $9.99 and it has a SPF of 15, bonus!

You can’t always skimp on skincare and beauty products, but you don’t have to shell out big bucks for everything.  Look for ingredients that are similar or the same and make sure you are getting large enough sizes.  Sometimes paying less at the drug store seems better, but you will likely run out faster than the department store buys.