You're Paying Too Much for Your Fave Beauty Items—These Prime Day Deals Prove It
Don’t get me wrong. There are plenty of crazy-expensive beauty products that are well worth every penny. I own a few, and I’m pretty darn dependent on them! But there are just as many crazy-expensive beauty products that have vastly more affordable counterparts that are just as, and sometimes even more efficacious.
In an overly saturated industry, it can be hard to know where to turn, but in honor of Amazon Prime Day (and all of the stellar deals!), I’m here to shed light on some of the crazy-effective products that also come in at stomachable price points—especially when they’re slashed down even further for Prime Day. You have until 11:59 p.m. PDT tonight to shop until you drop and snap up these affordable, yet results-driven finds that give those ultra-fancy products a run for their money. Keep scrolling, and trust me when I say these are just as good!
I've used this addictive foaming hybrid product from Bliss since college, and it's still just as ridiculously satisfying. Part cleanser, part mask you're left with a bright, smooth, über-happy complexion post-use. I'm always convinced the price tag is a mistake especially considering you're basically getting two products in one!
I'm sorry, but if you're spending more than $20 on a face mist, I don't know what you're doing with your life. There's a reason that even prestige product-obsessed makeup artists and celebs keep this one on deck. It's fab, and it also happens to be super soothing and lovely for summertime.
One last time for the people in the back: Not all collagen supplements are created equally, and it's super important to invest in a formula that makes high-quality products. (You don't want anything sketchy or artificial lurking.) No need to worry with Dose Co.'s exceptional array, and even Khloé Kardashian is a fan.
There are so many serums that are heart-stoppingly expensve—especially in the brightening and vitamin C arena. Do your bank account a favor and opt for this one from Perricone MD instead. Your skin won't know any difference between this one and other options that are six times the price.
There's really no need to wash your money down the drain (I mean that pretty literally) on expensive body scrubs. Because, yes, most of said product spends more quality time in your drain system than with your skin. This one from Frank Body is fairly priced, smells intoxicatingly wonderful, and will leave your skin smooth, and with a shimmering glow to boot.
If you thought dermatologists only recommend super-expensive skincare staples, think again. Time after time, I've had skin experts praise this OTC prescription retinoid alternative with glowing remarks. Essentially, this classic product helps regulate skin cell turnover to help reduce clogged pores and inflammation, which in turn, helps reduce acne and breakouts. Plus, this handy set comes with the brand's oil-absorbing moisturizer and a non-aggressive cleanser.
This award-winning serum claims to "melt" lines and wrinkles. A bold claim indeed, but according to the brand it visibly reduces lines—even super-deep, stubborn wrinkles—in just 7 days. Plus, the price won't put you out of Happy Hour commission this summer.
Between the price point and efficacy of this obsessed-about retinol serum, it's no wonder LilyAna Naturals has become one of the most coveted skincare lines on Amazon.
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Erin has been writing a mix of beauty and wellness content forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing for over five years. Prior to that, she spent two and half years writing for Byrdie. She now calls Santa Monica home but grew up in Minnetonka, Minnesota, and studied writing, rhetoric, and communication at University of Wisconsin, La Crosse. She studied abroad in Galway, Ireland, and spent a summer in L.A. interning with the Byrdie andBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing family. After graduating from UW, she spent one year in San Francisco, where she worked as a writer for Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen before moving down to L.A. to begin her career as a beauty editor.
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