Oddly enough I have always done the drugstore brand(for the most part) when it comes to washing my face and toning and moisturizing. But I have ventured out to try other things and I wanted to share my thoughts on the steal vs. splurges of them. I have taken two Philosophy products and two drug store products for a head to head challenge or rather a face to face challenge.
Test 1: Neutrogena foaming face wash vs. Philosophy Purity face cleaner. I have used both and my thoughts are this. My skin which is a little more towards the dry side responds better to Neutrogena face cleaner. The Purity wash is more expensive and made my face break out a bit. I used each for 2 weeks to give them a fair chance and decided on Neutrogena.
Test 2: Cerave Moisturizer vs. Philosophy’s Hope in a Jar. I first learned about Hope in a Jar on Oprah. Don’t we love Oprah? So of course like anyone who loves Oprah I went out and bought it and used it and then my face did some crazy stuff. I called my dermatologist who recommended Cerave and I love it! Its the perfect mix of moisture and not too much moisture. Before Cerave I use Purpose which is also a drugstore brand and is very good my skin just got too used to it. For this one the drugstore brand wins again and Cerave is your best bet for a great inexpensive moisturizer.
In my opinion this is one area where drugstore brands usually win. Its not always the case with everyone but you also don’t have to spend upwards of $20-$40 to to have great skin! I have super sensitive skin and I always have so being wary of what I put on my face is something I take seriously. I almost always check with my dermatologist before I try something and they said that Philosophy was fine to try. My skin just didn’t love it. I also thought for the price point the quantities should have been bigger. You are basically paying up to 3-4 times as much for the same or less quantity. To me that just doesn’t make sense. Just remember that just because something is popular or seems trendy doesn’t mean its the best for you or worth your money.
What face products do you use?
Wow this is great to know! I’m always looking for new products to try out. Thanks.
I love, love Purity but it’s definitely a big splurge! Good to read your review on Cerave. I’ve never heard of it but wouldn’t mind trying it out.
My skin and Philosophy are NOT friends. Every product I use from them makes me skin really wonky. You are not the first person to rave about Cerave. I want to try their AM & PM moisturizers! 🙂
Great to know! I’m a drugstore moisturizer, too. I also have dry-ish skin and have to be careful what I use to wash it.
it is not always the most expensive but often the simple basics
Don’t you love it when the drugstore brand actually works better for you? I know I do! Thanks for the review; I’ll have to try the CeraVe!
I’m totally with you on drugstore brands! I love CereVe!!
I need to try some CeraVe!
Great post! Really enjoyable to read! I used Purpose prodcuts back in my late teens and early twenties. I had some major acne issues then and my dermotologists suggested them. I still have the face wash and moisturizer and use it on occassion!
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