Beauty on a Budget
Don't let your skin say recession!
No doubt this economy has put a serious, uh, wrinkle in your beauty budget. But looking good doesn't mean having to choose between making a mortgage payment and microdermabrasion.
Swap in these five products for your big ticket beauty treatments and at least your face will still look like a million bucks.
You want: laser treatments - $2500
Spend instead: $150 for SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter
If you've been doing Fractionated Laser Peels, such as Fraxel, to keep wrinkles at bay then SkinCeuticals A.G.E. Interrupter is an affordable alternative. Before and after photos of daily A.G.E. With daily usage over 12 weeks results showed equal to, if not better than one Fractionated Laser Treatment over a 12 week timeframe.
You want: glycolic peels - $ 1500
Spend instead: $60 for Priori Advanced AHA Skin Renewal Cream
Need to cut out your derm's office monthly peels? This gentle, lightweight cream is the perfect substitution. Designed specifically to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Priori Advanced AHA Skin Renewal cream is ideal for mature, dry and sun-damaged skin. It'll improve skin texture and radiance revealing a softer smoother complexion. Even better, the product formulation is 70-95% more effective than glycolic acid at increasing hyaluronic acid deposition, keeping both your skin and your wallet plump.
You want: microdermabrasion - $1000-$2000
Spend instead: $250 for ReVive Microdermabrasion Renewal System
If you can't live without your monthly micro-derm to combat dull skin, large pores, fine lines and pigment irregularities, then try Revive's Microdermabrasion Renewal System. This two-part facial resurfacing treatment begins with Microdermabrasion Renewal Crème, a powerful, yet gentle, exfoliant crème containing a micro-crystalline powder that physically removes dead skin cells. Gelée Calme, part two, is a soothing gel formulated for use immediately following the Microdermabrasion Renewal Crème application. It’s cool, calming blend of natural ingredients soothe and protect, while Epidermal Growth Factor renews the skin.
You want: botox - $1200
Spend instead: $38 for Prescriptives Super Line Preventor Xtreme Lifting Concentrate
Are the furrows in your brow are as deep as the recession, but your botox budget is out the window? The fast working formula of Prescriptives' exclusive Xtreme-Lift Complex™ can visibly lift and firm skin improving skin's appearance. Lines and wrinkles look immediately reduced while the appearance of larger wrinkles is smoothed out.
You want: hydrating facials - $150
Spend Instead: $44 for BeingTRUE Restoring Moisture Mask
Winter's dryness wreaks havoc on our skin, but the expense of a monthly moisturizing facial may be our of the question. Fear not, you can still look rejuvenated and rehydrated with BeingTRUE's Restoring Moisture Mask. This creamy mask contains a Hydrosol Blend including regenerating Rose, anti-inflammatory Lavender and soothing Chamomile distillates.
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