3 Steps For A Budget-Friendly Skin Care Routine

There’s no denying it; the cost of living is skyrocketing, and beauty and skin care products are unfortunately no exception. But it’s not all doom and gloom, because we can still find little luxuries for less when we visit the chemist.

Yep, our favourite pharmacy skin care is still on the more affordable side of things and comes with the power of science-backed ingredients. Because as much as we’d love to be able to jump into a time machine to take our skin back to the days of our youth, we’ve not quite figured out that technology yet. But the technology we do have is easily accessible, if you know where to look, promising to minimise the visible signs of skin damage, and even protecting the skin barrier.

So, if you’re looking to support healthy, bouncy and firm skin, here are some budget-conscious steps to achieving it.

Three Steps For A Budget-Friendly Skin Care Routine

Step one: Talk to a dermatologist about your skin needs

Okay, hear us out. We know that this isn’t going to be the cheapest step in the routine. But once you’ve had your skin needs assessed you’ll be able to buy skin care that actually targets your skin needs.

Step two: Buy skin focused products

So, you’ve just come out of the dermatologists, with the expert tips on hand to figure out your skin needs (repeat after us: “elasticity”). Where do you head next? No, the answer is not an expensive salon that’s going to cost you a fortune, but your nearest Priceline. Yep, you read that correctly.

The Australian icon is stocked to the nines with science-backed skin care that’s ready to address your skin concerns. It’s called skin-novation, okay?

Hot tip: You’re definitely going to need a product that works to hydrate, lift and firm your skin. In other words, you’re looking for peptide-power — tiny molecules that dial up the plump-factor and give us that youthful-looking skin we’re all after.

We’re here to let you in on a little secret about peptides: not all peptide-packed products are created equal. But there is one range that boasts formulas that are the result of 15 years of scientific research. We’re talking about the gloriously, luxurious No7 Future Renew™ range, of course.

Powered by a duo of patented peptides, known as Pepticology™, this range is unlike other peptides on the market. The lightweight, premium range focuses on deeply hydrating and supporting the skin’s natural repair processes (and of course, working to minimise the signs of skin damage).

Step three: Enjoy at-home facials

Okay, so we’re all about the little luxuries in life. Our favourite way to pamper ourselves (and save a few extra dollars) is by embracing at-home facial rituals. Okay, so it’s not quite the same as getting tucked up in a plush robe at a spa, but we’re committed to making the experience as luxurious as possible. Which is why we swear by this rejuvenating three-step facial massage routine.

Step one: Start the routine by cleansing your skin. And for an extra luxe, once-a-week addition, apply a clarifying mask, rinse, and gently towel dry your face.

Step two: Layer on a luxurious serum or two. Like the lightweight No7 Future Renew™ Repair Serum ($67.99 at Priceline).

Step three: Once your face serums have absorbed into the skin, try this de-puffing eye ritual. Apply a few drops of the No7 Future Renew™ Eye Serum ($44.99 at Priceline ) under your eyes, and work the product into the skin using a cooling eye. The rejuvenating ritual will not only feel incredible, but it’ll actually help the serum penetrate deeper into your skin. It’s a win for your skin, a win for your senses and a win for your wallet.

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What are your budget-friendly skin care rituals?