I like two tried and true grandma products for beauty on a budget
A BEAUTY fan has revealed which classic skincare products she and her grandmother endorse.
The drugstore’s basic products have not only stood the test of time, but are also a great option for those on a budget.
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Redditor TekFlower shared her favorite affordable brands while responding to a after from another user who searched for “broke b***h beauty tips.”
“The tried and true grandma brands are worth it,” she wrote, recommending products from Nivea and Dove.
“I like the Nivea Soft moisturizer and the Dove plant milk bars, but the old Dove beauty bar is also lovely,” she noted.
That wasn’t the only praise she offered.
“French pharmacy brands such as LaRoche-Posay, BioDerma, Avène, etc. are also very good,” she added.
Other Redditors agreed, noting that they also prefer older beauty brands.
“About 20 years ago, I spent a week in a rehabilitation hospital and had a 93-year-old roommate for a few days,” one of them recalls.
“She used Pond’s cold cream on her face twice a day, and her skin was unbelievably beautiful. She said it was the only thing she had ever used.”
The Redditor said she bought a pair as soon as she could and still uses them to this day.
“I just put it on last, on top of everything else I’m using. I used to use Oil of Olay too,” she said.
HOME ASSISTANCE
TekFlower also shared DIY treatments that can help “smooth out forehead wrinkles.”
“You can do microneedling, red light therapy, microcurrent and radiofrequency treatments at home if you invest in the right tools,” she said.
She recommended watching YouTube videos on at-home beauty treatments and makeup reviews for more tips.
Anti-aging tips
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- Make sure to keep your skin hydrated from within by drinking water and from outside by using a moisturizer.
- Always wear sunscreen, even when you are not in direct sunlight.
- Use vitamin C to brighten your skin. Don’t forget to apply it to your neck too.
- Argireline solution 10%, $9.70, The Ordinary
- The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Face Serum$10, Sephora
- The Inkey List Caffeine De-puffing + Dark Circles Eye Cream$11, Sephora
- CeraVe Anti-Aging Retinol Serum, $12, Walmart
- CeraVe Vitamin C Serum with Hyaluronic Acid$14.58, Amazon
- Boost Lab Neck Firming Serum$29.99, Amazon
- Sea cucumber collagen anti-aging cream,
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She said L’Oréal’s lip products, mascara and serum foundation are great everyday products for a “mom who’s always on the go.”
“But feel free to splurge on concealer if you need it,” she added.
She recommended buying from the brands Nars, CoverFX and DRMTLGY.
BEAUTIFUL NAILS
The Reddit user also offered affordable nail tips that work great without requiring constant maintenance.
She recommended OPI stickers, available at Walmart, or homemade nail wraps, which are “fairly easy to apply.”
“Look for the semi-cured gel and use the light to harden them and you’ll be good to go,” she said.
“Also, get a good glass nail file and cuticle pusher and keep them oiled. I use Bio-Oil on mine.”
