How to Shop Like a Skin Care Insider
Ever looked at the rows and rows of cosmetics on a shelf and wondered how on earth you were meant to choose between them?
You’re not alone – the skin care world can definitely be baffling!
If you want to ensure that you always make the best choices, here are some tips on how to shop like a true skin care insider.
Know Which Ingredients to Look For
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different skin care ingredients out there, and each product will feature its own unique combination of some of these.
You should never buy a skin care product without looking at the ingredient list first, and making sure that it contains the ingredients you need.
Which ingredients does your skin need?
This all depends on your skin type, as well as the skin issues you are trying to treat.
Here are some helpful ingredients for each skin type, but don’t forget that there are so many more equally powerful ingredients out there:
- Dry Skin – look for products containing: urea, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, vitamin E, antioxidants, glycerin and sunflower seed oil
- Oily Skin – look for products containing some of the following: salicylic acid, retinol, niacinamide, clay, hyaluronic acid, tea tree oil
- Combination Skin – you will need to treat the dry and oily parts of your skin separately. Use some of the ingredients mentioned above for each of those skin types on the corresponding parts of your face
- Normal Skin – you are lucky enough to be able to experiment with a wide range of different ingredients. The next section, on ingredients that are best avoided, will be more relevant to you
- Sensitive Skin – look for gentle ingredients such as: chamomile, oatmeal, arnica extract, cucumber seed oil, shea butter, calendula extract and honey
- Mature Skin – beneficial ingredients include: ceramides, hyaluronic acid, retinol, green tea, caffeine, peptides and vitamin C
It is so important to understand how different ingredients will affect your skin. For example, if you have dry skin and use a product designed for oily skin, this will only end up drying your skin out even further, since this action is required by oily skin types.
Of course, if you are trying to target specific skin concerns, then you need to make sure that the product you are choosing contains ingredients that are able to do just that.
Here are some beneficial ingredients for some of the most common skin concerns:
- Acne – look for oil-absorbing and bacteria-destroying ingredients, such as: salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, benzoyl peroxide, clay, tea tree oil, sulfur and charcoal
- Hyperpigmentation – look for skin lightening and brightening ingredients, such as: kojic acid, retinoids, vitamin C, azelaic acid, niacinimide, and mandelic acid
- Fine lines and wrinkles – beneficial ingredients include: retinol, tea extracts, antioxidants, fatty acids, and peptides
- Facial redness – look for anti-inflammatory ingredients such as: squalane, niacinimide, ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Know Which Ingredients to Avoid
Another reason as to why you should always look at the ingredient list before purchasing a new skin care product is so that you can make sure that the product does not contain any harmful ingredients.
You are probably thinking…
Why would a product designed for the largest organ in my body contain harmful ingredients?
Well, certain ingredients are often necessary for different reasons. For example, preservatives are required in order for a product to have a longer shelf life, but these preservatives can sometimes be quite harmful.
Here are a few ingredients that you are best off avoiding:
- Parabens – from methylparaben to butylparaben, there are so many different chemicals that fall under the paraben umbrella. All of them should be avoided, as parabens are known for mimicking estrogen in the body and disrupting the way in which the body’s natural hormones work. They have also been connected to breast cancer and fertility problems
- Phthalates – these have been banned from many children’s products. Even if you aren’t a child, phthalates can still cause endocrine disruptions, along with birth defects
- Fragrance – the term fragrance can refer to hundreds of different fragrant chemicals, meaning that if a product contains a fragrance, you won’t ever really know which chemicals have actually been used
- BHA and BHT – both of these are synthetic antioxidants that act as a preservative, but have been linked to the development of cancer, as well as liver damage
- Sodium Lauryl or Laureth Sulfate (SLS and SLES) – these have been linked to skin irritations, a disruption in sebum production, allergies and cystic acne
Make Sure that the Packaging is Suitable
Packaging can often sway people when it comes to deciding whether or not to buy a product, but this is often for the wrong reasons.
Rather than opting for a product due to its pretty and attractive packaging, you need to be basing your decision on a few other factors instead…
To begin with, you want your skin care to be packaged in a container that does not allow too much air to enter within it each time it is opened.
Why?
Because oxygen degrades the majority of skin care ingredients, rendering them less effective each time they are exposed to oxygen.
This means that a pump or tube dispenser would be better than a tub.
Unfortunately, oxygen isn’t the only thing that can affect the quality of skin care products…
You also need to be cautious of how much light the packaging allows in. Just like oxygen, light will degrade a number of ingredients, especially active ones. For this reason, dark colored, opaque packaging is so much more beneficial than light or transparent packaging.
Try Before You Buy
No matter how tempted you may be to purchase a full-sized skin care product, you are always going to be better off trying that specific formula first.
Many brands will offer in-store testers, but always ask whether they also have small sample-sized versions of the product for you to take home and try. This way, you can incorporate the product into your existing skin care routine and get a much better idea as to how it works with your skin.
Buying online?
Many brands offer customers the chance to purchase sample-sized products online, meaning that you can easily try before you buy a full-sized version.
Don’t forget…
When trying a new skin care product for the first time, always perform a patch test first.
What is a patch test?
It basically means applying the product to a small part of your skin and then waiting for 24 to 48 hours. If your skin reacts negatively to the product, then it is best to find this out with a small part of skin, rather than your entire face. This is especially important if you have sensitive skin that is prone to irritation.
Don’t Believe Any Miracle Claims
Found a product that promises to banish all of your wrinkles in a matter of weeks?
If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is…
Regulations are lacking when it comes to the cosmetic industry, meaning that it is quite easy for companies to splash false claims all over their packaging.
This is a trap that so many people fall into, simply believing what the packaging says rather than looking into the product a little deeper.
How do you know whether a claim is true or not?
You have a couple of options…
Firstly, take a look at the ingredient list. As mentioned earlier, a product needs to contain specific ingredients in order to target various skin issues. If a product promises to help with wrinkles but doesn’t contain any anti-aging ingredients, then you immediately know not to believe these claims.
You can also look into the brand a little further…
Make sure that the brand is a reputable one, and don’t forget to take a look at online reviews as well. These can be quite telling when it comes to learning more about the way in which a product works. Of course, everybody’s skin is different, so you will never know how a product will work on your skin just from reading reviews, but these are still good for learning about how true the claims that a product makes are.
Know When to Invest
The price of a product is often a deciding factor when it comes to whether or not that specific product is purchased.
While there may be so many effective, high end skin care lines out there, not everybody wants to spend a huge amount of money on their skin.
This is when it pays to be smart about which products you invest in…
When you are looking for a product to target specific skin concerns, and need it to have a good concentration of active ingredients, this is the time to splurge. Many of these potent ingredient are quite costly themselves, which is why the price of certain products are bumped up.
For example, retinol is such a powerful anti-aging ingredient, but using this at an effective concentration in a formula can make that product quite expensive. However, using a product that contains a miniscule amount of retinol is pretty much pointless, making this an ingredient worth spending some money on.
On the other hand, some products, such as cleansers, don’t remain on the face for very long. So long as you make sure that the cleanser you pick doesn’t contain any harmful ingredients, then this is an area where you can likely save quite a bit of money.
One more thing to keep in mind when it comes to the price of a product…
Just because a product is accompanied with a high price tag doesn’t necessarily mean that it is an effective product. Once again, you will need to check out the ingredient list to make sure that the formula contains ingredients that justify its high price tag.
Buy Your Skincare Products from the Right Places
Found a great deal on Amazon or eBay for your favorite skin care products?
Don’t be tempted by this!
Even if it states that the manufacturer is the actual brand itself, you still shouldn’t believe this outright.
Many of the skin care products sold online on websites such as those are from third party sellers.
What’s wrong with that?
Well, you never quite know where the product has actually come from. Even if it isn’t a fake, which is highly likely since there are so many fake products circulating around out there, you still won’t know how the product has been stored by the third party seller. If they have kept it in unsuitable temperatures or exposed it to high amounts of light, this immediately means that your product won’t last for as long as it otherwise would have.
Wondering why a third party seller would store a product in the wrong environment?
Because they don’t have the same responsibilities as the original manufacturer when it comes to ensuring that a product is delivered to you in the best condition possible.
Many companies also forbid their products from being sold on third party sites for this very reason, as third-party sellers making alterations to skin care products is also an increasing problem.
So, where should you be buying your skin care products from?
Ideally, directly from the brand itself, whether this may be in-store or online. You can also speak to your dermatologist about the various products sold through them, as not only will those be original products, but you will also be able to get some advice on the best ways in which to use those products on your skin.
Buying skin care products can be tricky, as there are so many different aspects to this that you need to be aware of. By taking into consideration everything from ingredients to packaging to price, you will be able to shop like a true skin care insider the next time you set out to buy yourself some new products.
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January 3, 2019 at 2:15 am
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January 3, 2019 at 2:16 am
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January 3, 2019 at 2:55 am
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January 3, 2019 at 2:56 am
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January 3, 2019 at 2:58 am
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January 3, 2019 at 2:59 am
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Adriana Pena
January 3, 2019 at 3:05 am
Wow! So much information! I didn’t even know there were different kind of ingredients for different type of skin. I never check. I usually just grab a product that I think it’s good. Now I will be cautious.
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January 3, 2019 at 3:09 am
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January 3, 2019 at 3:10 am
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January 3, 2019 at 3:15 am
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January 3, 2019 at 3:18 am
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January 3, 2019 at 3:21 am
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January 3, 2019 at 3:24 am
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January 3, 2019 at 3:26 am
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January 3, 2019 at 3:32 am
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January 3, 2019 at 3:33 am
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January 3, 2019 at 3:34 am
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January 3, 2019 at 3:35 am
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January 3, 2019 at 3:44 am
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January 3, 2019 at 3:47 am
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January 3, 2019 at 4:00 am
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January 3, 2019 at 4:02 am
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January 3, 2019 at 4:12 am
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January 3, 2019 at 4:18 am
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January 3, 2019 at 4:21 am
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January 3, 2019 at 4:29 am
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January 3, 2019 at 4:30 am
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January 3, 2019 at 4:36 am
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January 3, 2019 at 4:38 am
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January 3, 2019 at 4:46 am
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January 3, 2019 at 4:46 am
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January 3, 2019 at 4:51 am
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Andrea F.
January 3, 2019 at 4:54 am
Great info!!
Lanie
January 3, 2019 at 5:05 am
I always check ingredients and try to learn about what is in the skincare I use. Thank you for the article.
Anita Jude
January 3, 2019 at 5:15 am
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January 3, 2019 at 5:17 am
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January 3, 2019 at 5:35 am
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Dana Smith
January 3, 2019 at 5:47 am
Great info, thanks!
Lori Mahan
January 3, 2019 at 5:50 am
This was a great read with information that actually tells me something real and not just try to convince me to buy their product. I was amazed and shocked that some of this stuff would be in products still. Thank you for this much needed information. Now I feel like I know what I am doing,
Linda Nao
January 3, 2019 at 5:54 am
Great read! Helps me know what to look for and what not to look for in my skin care products. Clear and healthy skin is my new years resolution. Thank you for the information to kickstarting my goal 🙂 #HappyNewYear
Maxine Crawford
January 3, 2019 at 5:54 am
Great info!!
Janice Santillo
January 3, 2019 at 6:09 am
Great info on the ingredients to look for in skin products. With so many products on the market it can be overwhelming
Patricia Wright
January 3, 2019 at 6:12 am
Very smart ideas.
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January 3, 2019 at 6:22 am
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January 3, 2019 at 6:23 am
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January 3, 2019 at 6:30 am
Thank you for the awesome tips!!
Rhonda Stefani
January 3, 2019 at 6:58 am
Very helpful and good information, especially in one place I can bookmark and refer back to. Which ingredients are most helpful or particularly to avoid are great to know. Thank you!
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January 3, 2019 at 7:27 am
Great info
Rouya H
January 3, 2019 at 7:36 am
Very insightful information!
Helena
January 3, 2019 at 8:10 am
Great post and nice tips!
Helen Hodgson
January 3, 2019 at 8:22 am
Wonderful advice, especially what to look for and avoid. The last time I went for a moisturiser I left the shop with nothing – there was too many and I couldn’t figure out which to buy ! I’m better informed now – thank you. Happy New Year x
April F
January 3, 2019 at 8:27 am
From the brand itself, if you can.
Barbara Lima
January 3, 2019 at 10:12 am
Buy the product directly from the brand.
Donnie Johnson
January 3, 2019 at 10:20 am
Nice to know
Maddie
January 3, 2019 at 10:44 am
Best tips I’ve heard in a long time.
Belinda Hughes
January 3, 2019 at 11:11 am
Thanks for the great information especially about the ingredients.
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January 3, 2019 at 11:59 am
wow some great tips I must try these thank you
cleo
January 3, 2019 at 12:08 pm
Great tips and info
Jean Millsap
January 3, 2019 at 12:15 pm
Very informative with answers I needed!
LLTang
January 3, 2019 at 12:28 pm
Good article. Thanks ofr the tips.
Liz Kilcher
January 3, 2019 at 12:52 pm
useful info, thanks much!!1
kim
January 3, 2019 at 1:36 pm
Thank you for telling us how to know to tell if something should be researched more before buying.Also I didn’t know about the third party buyers.
Anna Violette
January 3, 2019 at 2:04 pm
This is really good information. When you are searching for products how can you find out percentages? I was always told that for aging rehtinol works well but only at 5% or greater. What is the best way to find out percentages when purchasing beauty products? Thank you!
Karen Bellomy
January 3, 2019 at 2:21 pm
I am always looking for new products that actually work thanks so much for sharing
Natasha Rodriguez
January 3, 2019 at 2:44 pm
Great tips! Thank you for sharing!
Gabrielly
January 3, 2019 at 2:46 pm
Great tips. Thanks for sharing.
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January 3, 2019 at 3:21 pm
Learn something everyday, THANK YOU!!
Lisa Marshall
January 3, 2019 at 3:31 pm
Some of this information I was aware of. Sometimes difficult to find pure, organic cosmetics. Not always readily available.
Christy K
January 3, 2019 at 3:38 pm
Great info!
Now I know what to look for and avoid when buying skincare products.
jgross
January 3, 2019 at 4:10 pm
such great information!
heather havlin
January 3, 2019 at 4:42 pm
Skincare is so important in the winter months, living in a cold climate!
Donna Bailey
January 3, 2019 at 4:55 pm
Very helpful article. I will remember this when I shop. Thank you.
Kristi Kellberg
January 3, 2019 at 5:09 pm
I have sensitive, red skin and it is so important that I read labels and try the product on a small patch of skin before
applying to my skin. This article told me everything I need to look for in a product. Thank you!
Jaye Thompson
January 3, 2019 at 5:14 pm
Handy lists of ingredients to look for and to avoid!
Aimee Trader
January 3, 2019 at 5:22 pm
Very helpful to know what skin type you are before you shop for quality skin care items 🙂
cheryl wong
January 3, 2019 at 5:29 pm
thx for the much needed info
Debbie Welchert
January 3, 2019 at 5:32 pm
Wow what a lot of great tips. A lot of them I didn’t know. Now I can shop for skin care products and really know what I am looking for. Thank you….
Cathy Oppedisano
January 3, 2019 at 5:47 pm
Better to buy what’s made with these considerations in mind rather than something that you’re not sure about.
Vee Tharpe
January 3, 2019 at 5:51 pm
I would to use the products that you have for mature skin
Christina Jensen
January 3, 2019 at 6:02 pm
This was so helpful and informative. There are SO many products out there, I never knew which one was right for me. It was often intimidating and I would end up not getting anything. Now I feel more confident that I’ll be able to get the right face cream for me.
Adrienne Florence
January 3, 2019 at 6:08 pm
A lot of information for me to learn what goes on my skin and educate myself on what I put on my face.
Sheila F
January 3, 2019 at 7:16 pm
Great tips by skin type. Love your packaging design
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January 3, 2019 at 7:24 pm
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Joyce McDaniel
January 3, 2019 at 7:48 pm
Thank you so much for this valuable information.
Iris
January 3, 2019 at 7:49 pm
This is a great article. Thanks for the information
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January 3, 2019 at 7:58 pm
Love the skin tips
Megan Bauer
January 3, 2019 at 8:28 pm
Amazing!
Stephanie
January 3, 2019 at 9:10 pm
Thank you for how indepth this article is in explaining what really makes a good skin care option
Lisa
January 3, 2019 at 9:20 pm
So helpful! Thank for the information.
Alicia S Hewitt
January 3, 2019 at 9:47 pm
Thank you for the information. I learned a lot!
Pam Flynn
January 3, 2019 at 9:48 pm
My dry skin craves this to feel and look better.
Miha
January 3, 2019 at 10:20 pm
Very useful information. Thank you!
Trinity Rosario
January 3, 2019 at 10:24 pm
Love this info! It’s hard for me to find the right skin products that have the ingredients I want and need and doesn’t have the stuff I don’t want or need.
Noorsyahidah
January 3, 2019 at 11:05 pm
Thank you for the informative advice on the importance of ingredients to look out for in skincare products.
sandra
January 3, 2019 at 11:47 pm
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Melissa Mazzur
January 3, 2019 at 11:53 pm
This would be amazing for my changing skin!
Paula Gardner
January 4, 2019 at 12:10 am
Love the info. Thx!!
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January 4, 2019 at 12:51 am
would love this for my skin to look great.
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January 4, 2019 at 1:06 am
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Casey B
January 4, 2019 at 1:54 am
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January 4, 2019 at 2:06 am
I gleamed some good information to use when I am purchasing my skincare
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January 4, 2019 at 2:32 am
Great info! Very helpful!
Beatrice P
January 4, 2019 at 2:36 am
Very useful list to use before buying
Flossie Shelley
January 4, 2019 at 3:14 am
I’m so glad that I happen to open my mail tonight cause I find this article, I’m going to keep this information so when I do go shopping for skincare I’ll alway know what to look for. Thank you for this amazing article.
Tina Marie Counterman
January 4, 2019 at 4:28 am
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January 4, 2019 at 4:47 am
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January 4, 2019 at 4:52 am
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January 4, 2019 at 7:28 am
very interesting article , with time and money saving tips. thank you
Kasie Kelly
January 4, 2019 at 7:45 am
thank you for the information – its nice to match my skin type with the proper skin care
Melissa A Craig
January 4, 2019 at 7:49 am
It really depends on the season in the winter I have extremely dry skin but in the summer I have excessive oily skin
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January 4, 2019 at 8:27 am
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Anabela Fernandes Margaça
January 4, 2019 at 11:45 am
Hi, love the post.
My skin is normal, so it´s quite easy to find suitable products.
Happy new year!
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January 4, 2019 at 1:15 pm
Very great information.
Diane Ladnier
January 4, 2019 at 2:54 pm
wow, this is an eye opening post. Thank you so much!
Jennifer H.
January 4, 2019 at 2:55 pm
I liked the tips for dry skin.
Megan Dumm
January 4, 2019 at 3:03 pm
Thank you so much for the awesome tips!!
Jodi Hunter
January 4, 2019 at 3:27 pm
This was an incredible helpful post, thanks.
Alicia Reynolds
January 4, 2019 at 3:27 pm
Very helpful.
tiffany cheung
January 4, 2019 at 3:29 pm
I’m so going to be buying my skincare directly from the brand itself, whether this may be in-store or online, because it’s true, I wouldn’t know how it’s been stored by third party sellers.
Brittany
January 4, 2019 at 4:36 pm
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ashasha
January 4, 2019 at 4:45 pm
This is awesome
Laurie Arnheim
January 4, 2019 at 4:53 pm
GREAT information!!! Thanks for posting the ingredients for the different skin types! I’ve been thinking I’m combination skin, but I’m really aging skin… LOL!!! Any reputable company should offer free samples, or a good money-back guarantee. You truly need to test a new product, I believe, on your skin for a few days to get the full feel of how it works with your skin! Loved reading this article! Very informative!!!
Margaret King
January 4, 2019 at 4:58 pm
Great info
Cheryll Powning
January 4, 2019 at 6:40 pm
As always, great information & great skincare options!
Jean Holland
January 4, 2019 at 6:55 pm
This was the best article I have ever read on how to pick skin care products. Knowing which ingredients to include and exclude is very beneficial. I’ll be checking all my products and replacing those that are of no benefit to me. Thanks.
paige chandler
January 4, 2019 at 6:58 pm
Very good info. I will pass it in to my beauty friends
alice morris
January 4, 2019 at 8:05 pm
Good tips
teena sierson
January 4, 2019 at 8:07 pm
Great info thanks
renea
January 4, 2019 at 8:20 pm
Great info.
Tiffany Brown
January 4, 2019 at 8:36 pm
I have combination skin but never had an issue with acne, my oldest daughter however has moderate acne and it’s been difficult finding products that don’t make it worse or burn her skin up! Thanks for the information though now I know what to avoid…
Dasher
January 4, 2019 at 9:46 pm
Very interesting read
Michael Woods
January 4, 2019 at 10:06 pm
This will make me a smarter consumer. Thanks
Ivelisse Woods
January 4, 2019 at 10:07 pm
I feel much more confident when shopping for skin care products now
Danny Goode
January 4, 2019 at 10:18 pm
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Lynne B
January 4, 2019 at 11:36 pm
I started researching the best skincare ingredients late in life. This is a post I would have loved to read when I was much younger.
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January 4, 2019 at 11:53 pm
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Lisa Carr
January 5, 2019 at 12:37 am
I had no idea how bad Parabens are for you. Thank you so much for this information!
Nicole M
January 5, 2019 at 1:18 am
Great Read!! Definitely helpful information. Thanks !
Sara Tarver
January 5, 2019 at 2:33 am
These are great tips!!
Carol LuBien
January 5, 2019 at 2:46 am
Sounds like a brand made for a Leo!
Margaret S Porter
January 5, 2019 at 11:47 am
I am 58 yrs old and just learned how to care for my aging skin thru this article. Its great information!
Gail Lindsey
January 5, 2019 at 1:43 pm
What an informative article! It’s good to hear what products are best for certain skin types. I never thought about how packaging could effect products by letting too much oxygen in. Thank you!
beverly paquin
January 5, 2019 at 2:36 pm
I just learned that body creams should not be used on the face.
Chaitali Das
January 5, 2019 at 3:31 pm
The pump style dispenser also means you have greater control over how much product you are using. I prefer my costlier skincare products to come in drops or pumps.
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January 5, 2019 at 3:43 pm
I have combination skin and really have a hard time with keeping it in shape.
Linda Szymoniak
January 5, 2019 at 4:42 pm
There are so many different products on the market, it’s hard to know what is best for me. This is very informative. Sharing with my daughters.
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January 5, 2019 at 7:25 pm
My wife has probably tried just about everything on the market, I am forwarding the info in hopes it helps her search for the perfect regime.
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January 5, 2019 at 8:45 pm
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January 5, 2019 at 9:04 pm
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January 5, 2019 at 10:07 pm
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January 6, 2019 at 1:08 am
I love all the different tips. I think I have a combination part oily and part dry.
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January 6, 2019 at 1:26 am
Thanks for the informative article !
Darlene Taylor
January 6, 2019 at 1:54 am
Very helpful article
Ben M.
January 6, 2019 at 3:50 am
I have dry skin – will definitely refer to this!
Jillian Beach
January 6, 2019 at 3:57 am
Thank you for the important information.
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January 6, 2019 at 3:57 am
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January 6, 2019 at 5:54 pm
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January 6, 2019 at 6:36 pm
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January 6, 2019 at 6:37 pm
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January 6, 2019 at 6:52 pm
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January 6, 2019 at 8:50 pm
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January 6, 2019 at 9:03 pm
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January 6, 2019 at 10:12 pm
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January 6, 2019 at 11:58 pm
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Catherine Guzik
January 7, 2019 at 12:17 am
Great advice…thanks so much
Megan Walker
January 7, 2019 at 12:31 am
Such good info, my skin seems to change with the seasons now but I’ve often wondered if it’s not my skincare!
Emily Steedman
January 7, 2019 at 1:38 am
Thank you for the great advice!
Aurie Ann
January 7, 2019 at 2:19 am
Great Info! Thank you!
Elizabeth Guillen
January 7, 2019 at 2:31 am
I am glad I read this, it’s good to know!
Maria G Thomas
January 7, 2019 at 3:04 am
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patrick jones
January 7, 2019 at 4:04 am
row after row of items, feels as frustrating as going to the drug store for an item!
Jessica Miller
January 7, 2019 at 4:15 am
Thanks I need help for my dry skin.
Tyler Ginter
January 7, 2019 at 12:05 pm
Yeah, I’m lost when it comes to knowing what to buy for skin care. Might have to use this as a reference guide.
Carolina Perez
January 7, 2019 at 1:38 pm
Thank you for the amazing tips and info
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January 7, 2019 at 2:13 pm
I really liked this article, I will keep this information in mind the next time I shop for skin care products.
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January 7, 2019 at 3:11 pm
So much great information. Thank you I am always looking for useful information on beauty. Can’t wait to try some of them out.
Rita M
January 7, 2019 at 4:31 pm
Being of a certain age… knowing which products to look for when “mature” really helps – thanks for the info.
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January 7, 2019 at 6:52 pm
this is an awesome reference – wish I had had it over the holidays! It is daunting to try and find the right product when reading the labels and I have printed this off to help! Love the Lionesse products but was torn between the dry skin and the older skin models!
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January 7, 2019 at 6:56 pm
Thank you very much for all the insightful information! Will help me tremendously in choosing products for my skin.
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January 7, 2019 at 7:39 pm
Excellent information and tips! Thank you.
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January 7, 2019 at 9:04 pm
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January 7, 2019 at 10:09 pm
A great deal of great information. I had thought I knew a fair bit before reading this but there was more information than I had previously considered, thank you for sharing all this valuable information. My face thanks you too.
Serifat
January 7, 2019 at 11:07 pm
I love this, it seems really helpful. I’m just so obsessed with skin care.
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January 8, 2019 at 3:51 am
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Deborah Butler
January 8, 2019 at 5:51 am
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Dana Martin
January 8, 2019 at 5:56 am
I have severe dry skin and it is very hard to find a good product that actually works!
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January 8, 2019 at 6:25 am
I am so clueless when I go shopping for cosmetics! This article has given me quite a few helpful tips! Thank you!
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January 8, 2019 at 8:30 am
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January 8, 2019 at 8:13 pm
So much useful information. I always look at the labels but seem to get overwhelmed
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January 9, 2019 at 2:48 pm
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January 10, 2019 at 2:02 am
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January 10, 2019 at 5:36 am
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January 10, 2019 at 5:46 pm
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January 11, 2019 at 1:58 am
I have oily skin, so thanks for the great info 🙂
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January 11, 2019 at 1:59 am
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Sharon Harding
January 11, 2019 at 3:42 am
Buying from the right pace is good advice!
Lou
January 11, 2019 at 12:30 pm
This article is very enlightening on what to buy and what to avoid
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January 11, 2019 at 3:31 pm
Great information! I bookmarked it for future reference.
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January 12, 2019 at 3:17 am
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January 12, 2019 at 3:25 pm
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January 12, 2019 at 3:55 pm
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January 12, 2019 at 4:05 pm
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January 13, 2019 at 1:52 am
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January 13, 2019 at 3:30 am
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Sam
January 13, 2019 at 7:02 am
Great break down for all skin types.
Minnie C.
January 13, 2019 at 12:42 pm
Very valuable and useful skincare information! I learned a thing or two–Thank you.
Very interesting and informative skincare tips that I definitely will keep in mind.
John H.
January 13, 2019 at 8:37 pm
Thanks for the info!
Betty Wells
January 13, 2019 at 9:55 pm
Thank you for the info. I have very sensitive skin and often have no idea what would keep my skin from breaking out.
Brittany G
January 14, 2019 at 9:43 pm
These are such great tips!
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January 16, 2019 at 7:15 am
So much useful information here. A lot that I did not know.
Josephine S Sanchez
January 17, 2019 at 2:23 am
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January 17, 2019 at 3:36 am
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January 17, 2019 at 11:17 pm
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January 18, 2019 at 12:42 am
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January 18, 2019 at 10:57 pm
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January 19, 2019 at 3:02 am
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January 21, 2019 at 12:03 am
Thank you so much for this information, I saved it to one of my Pinterest boards.
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January 21, 2019 at 3:44 pm
Wow! This is a lot of information. I need to know all of it. I am going to use it when I shop.
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January 22, 2019 at 10:19 pm
Thank you so much for your recommended ingredients and ingredients to avoid! I wish I would have had access to this information a long time ago!
Leeann Branch
January 23, 2019 at 3:00 am
Great information…. I am 45 and still have combination skin.
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January 24, 2019 at 4:22 am
Very good article with lots of information.
Laura Andry
January 24, 2019 at 1:57 pm
I always sample before zI buy! great tips. Thanks 🙂
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January 24, 2019 at 4:23 pm
First time checking these products out. Always love learning about new skin care.
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January 25, 2019 at 1:23 pm
Wonderful information!
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January 25, 2019 at 2:52 pm
This is such great information. I have very oily and acne prone skin, these tips are going to come in handy. Thank you.
Leesa Johnson
January 26, 2019 at 12:14 pm
Great information! I wish I had taken better care of my skin when I was younger.
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January 27, 2019 at 6:19 am
This article is so informative! It’s hard to know exactly what products and ingredients to look for and buy.
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January 27, 2019 at 9:58 am
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January 27, 2019 at 2:41 pm
Great article. I learned a few things. I love Lancôme and try to purchase from them at all times. I know there are a lot of scams going with businesses offering inferior items. This article also reminded me to think about buying products in a pump container rather than in jars, so that less air enters the container and the product doesn’t break down so quickly.
Hesper Fry
January 27, 2019 at 3:33 pm
Thank you for sharing what ingredients to avoid when looking for products. It was very helpful!
Jazzymyne Brown
January 27, 2019 at 6:48 pm
Thanks for the information, I did not know any of this, it is all new to me.
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January 27, 2019 at 9:48 pm
Thank you for all the information,
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January 28, 2019 at 3:23 am
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Kathy Kiefer
January 28, 2019 at 4:22 am
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SCOTT BRUNSKILL
January 28, 2019 at 4:30 am
I have what I call old person skin….thin and easily damaged….I have used Lancome for a while now and find it perfect
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January 28, 2019 at 5:30 am
Good info
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January 28, 2019 at 6:50 am
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January 28, 2019 at 8:36 am
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January 28, 2019 at 12:51 pm
Thank you for all of this helpful information.
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January 28, 2019 at 3:03 pm
Great tips
Debra Branigan
January 28, 2019 at 5:35 pm
I loved this article. Thank you for all this information. It was very helpful in understanding what to look for for my very dry skin.
Autumn Brooker
January 28, 2019 at 6:08 pm
Great info
Dana Witman
January 28, 2019 at 6:09 pm
Very helpful for guide for my skin. It is difficult to know what to choose for your skin-there is so many things out there, and so many people telling you different things.
Lily Rivera
January 28, 2019 at 6:23 pm
Great article.. love these products
Tammy Liscio
January 28, 2019 at 6:24 pm
Wonderful article, I especially like the what to look for and what to avoid. Thank you for the information
Angela Riser
January 28, 2019 at 6:31 pm
Great information
Karen Marta
January 28, 2019 at 6:33 pm
Enjoyed the helpful, honest information. The listing of helpful ingredients, as well as what to avoid for different skin types is very beneficial. Thank you!!!
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January 28, 2019 at 7:04 pm
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Lily Kwan
January 28, 2019 at 8:03 pm
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Darla Peduzzi
January 28, 2019 at 8:29 pm
Thanks for the helpful information. I didn’t know which ingredients were harmful and helpful.
Maureen Blatz
January 28, 2019 at 10:33 pm
Thank you for all of this information it’s very helpful
Carrie Lancon
January 28, 2019 at 11:01 pm
Thank you for all the help. I ave always wanted to try facial creams but never knew which one to try because it was all so overwhelming. Thanks to you I can now buy with confidence.
Ashley Mainor
January 29, 2019 at 12:07 am
Thanks for the great info!
Robert T.
January 29, 2019 at 12:12 am
How wonderful and Helpful!
Courtney McGarvey
January 29, 2019 at 12:13 am
I have combination skin so it makes it difficult to get the best products for my skin! It depends on the time of the year and the temperature it is on which products i need to use and how i need to apply them.
Jessica
January 29, 2019 at 1:37 am
Thank you for the information, I have oily skin and nothing seems to help. Hoping this does!
Patricia Biggar
January 29, 2019 at 1:44 am
Great explanation – I never knew what to look for, but now I do.
Susan Marina Brown Lane
January 29, 2019 at 2:44 am
I have combination skin and it’s also changed due to age. I’m 54 now, trying to figure out what I need again!
C.M.M.
January 29, 2019 at 3:13 am
Thank you for the information.
Sunnie Torrez
January 29, 2019 at 3:15 am
Amazing stuff thanks
Rachel B
January 29, 2019 at 3:59 am
Thanks for this great information about ingredients I had to save this to Pinterest
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January 29, 2019 at 4:36 am
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Sandy Reis
January 29, 2019 at 4:38 am
Thanks for all the tips.I always feel overwhelmed about which makeup to buy ,there is so many .I always natural and no animal cruelty is a must.
LINDA H
January 29, 2019 at 4:46 am
Thanks for all of the helpful info!
Cassandra D
January 29, 2019 at 6:41 am
Thank you for the information.