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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The Obagi Vitamin C serum (expensive) plus good old Cerave cream (cheap).

Also agree with the rec upthread to use differin.[/quote]

DP here. Why do you use the Obagi vit C, but Cerave cream? I always wonder what prompts someone to feel that one expensive is worth it, but another product is not (for example, I know many people who use expensive mascara but cheap eyeliner, or expensive shampoo but a cheap leave in product). Trying to learn bc I tend to be all drugstore products, but would like to upgrade at least some but not sure where to focus my dollars. [/quote]

So I am always interested in this as well, and I used to think that most upscale products are a scam. As I’ve experimented more I don’t always think that’s the case. But I think it depends on the product, and exactly what you are looking for - like a basic moisturizer, for example, there’s no real reason to pay a ton, unless there’s some ingredient or texture you are after, like a speciific peptide or growth factor complex etc. (That’s just an example.) You just need to know what you want.

And you mention mascara - from what I can tell, and I do a lot of research, drugstore mascaras are generally considered better or comparable to high end, and are often created by the same companies. Same with eyeliners. But! A high end blush or bronzer or powder is likely to blend more nicely, in my opinion.

Back to skincare - I do think some of the high end serums, masks, products have better results. But certainly not all of them- some just have a nice fragrance and a lot of them just have nice packaging or marketing. I think the best way to choose is to decide what ingredients or properties are important to you and go from there.

You have to sort through a lot of crap, but a lot of the Instagram dermatologists are good. As long as they aren’t talking about a product that sponsored them.

And on moisturizers- La Roche Posay Cicaplast has done absolute wonders for my skin! 
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