u/Environmentaller

I always try to purchase my skincare within a relatively tight budget and tend not to spend more than $15-20 usd for anything in my routine. If a product is being hyped up for a certain start ingredient I try to find a cheaper alternative but have been thinking maybe there is a serum or toner or moisturizer worth the higher price point? Maybe a combo of ingredients or an ingredient you can’t find in anything else? Just wondering if I’m missing out on a holy grail because of the price. Thanks!