Beauty and skin
Drugstore vs expensive skincare: where the extra money goes
Drugstore vs expensive skincare: a cheaper cleanser, moisturizer or sunscreen often does the same job. Here is where a higher price is worth paying.
Manon Lambert4 min read
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Beauty and skin
Skincare and beauty picks that do not need a big budget.
Beauty and skin
Cheap sunscreen that works: what to look for on the label
How to read a sunscreen label, what SPF 30 and broad spectrum mean, and why a cheaper bottle can protect as well as a pricey one. General advice only.
Hamza Idrissi3 min read
Beauty and skin
A basic skincare routine for under $50
Three products cover most needs: a cleanser, a moisturizer and a sunscreen. Here is what to buy first for a skincare routine under $50, and what to skip.
Hamza Idrissi2 min read
Beauty and skin
Moisturizer for dry skin on a budget: what to look for
Moisturizer for dry skin on a budget: which ingredients help, how to read a label, and when a plain cheap cream does the same job as a pricey one.
Manon Lambert5 min read
Beauty and skin
Cheap vs expensive razors: how to cut shaving costs
Cheap vs expensive razors: a basic razor with cheap blades usually shaves as well as a pricey system. Here is how to compare the cost per shave.
Hamza Idrissi3 min read
Beauty and skin
Does sunscreen expire? How to tell if yours is still good
Does sunscreen expire? Yes, and an old bottle may protect less. Check the date, the smell and the texture, and replace it when in doubt.
Manon Lambert2 min read
Beauty and skin
Cheap vs expensive shampoo: does the price matter
Cheap vs expensive shampoo: for most people a simple drugstore shampoo cleans as well as a salon one. Here is when to pay more and what to look for.
Hamza Idrissi3 min read
Beauty and skin
How to read a skincare ingredient list in two minutes
Learn how to read a skincare ingredient list in two minutes. Spot the first five, what fragrance means and which long words you can ignore on a cheap product.
Manon Lambert3 min read