Hi there! I’m one of those lucky females that went through puberty without any acne and then once I hit my mid-20s, my face exploded. I’ve always had sensitive skin but now my skin thinks she’s the Queen of England and only likes the purest of ingredients.
What my skin doesn’t know is that she belongs to a very frugal girl, but thankfully I’ve finally found some cheap skin care products that work for me (and Her Royal Highness).
My Cheap Skin Care Products:
I’ve learned that less is more and I’ve also learned that expensive does not equal cure. I hope these products help you as they’ve helped me and please keep in mind that these cheap skin care products do not keep that crazy pimple from popping up during your monthly visitor.
Makeup Remover Wipes
I’ve used so many makeup wipes but these get the job done and they take EVERYTHING off! These are very affordable and perfect for sensitive skin. They also don’t have a weird smell, which is a bonus since I’m extremely sensitive to fragrances.
These wipes are also super durable and the advertising is correct in saying that you only need one to get the job done. They’re big and you can use both sides to remove stubborn makeup.
Facial Cleanser
As soon as my adult acne started showing its face, I tried every “sensitive” salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide product on the market. Even using Clinique’s Acne Solutions didn’t help me, all it did was aggravate and make my skin even drier.
My grandmaw sent me this soap and I didn’t use it at first because it looked weird. What am I? A toddler? haha. When I was finally out of solutions (and money), I decided to try this black soap and it saved my skin overnight.
This soap helps with hyper-pigmentation and keeps my pimples away. I bought a huge pack from Amazon but you can also find it in your local beauty supply store, as well as some other health stores.
Facial Toner
I think I got amnesia after college because Witch Hazel is a family treasure and I definitely abandoned it. Once I kicked Clinique to the curb, I decided to use the Thayers brand of Witch Hazel since I was unable to find Dickinson’s in my area and the generic Target brand was irritating.
If you do miss a spot with your wipes or cleanser, this toner will let you know. Just use a cotton pad, swipe and see all of the dirty goodies on your skin. I’ve used the cucumber and lavender versions and loved both. Since I suffer from hyper-pigmentation EVERYWHERE I’ll probably try the lemon version next.
*Money tip: check Burlington Coat Factory, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Ross, and other discount stores for a deal.
Moisturizers
I currently only use the generic Target moisturizer at night after letting the witch hazel sit for 5 to 10 minutes. You can put your moisturizer on immediately but I like to wait a little between applying products.
I used to also use Rosehip oil but it expired and I didn’t want to spend $12.99 to buy another one since it has been 100 degrees every day. 🤷🏽♀️ Rosehip oil is said to help with discoloration so I’ll probably go back to it in the
Make sure to get the pure, organic, cold-pressed kind.
Why? No clue, but that’s what all of the skin care professionals recommend.
Sunscreen
I decided to go back to what I used before my skin decided to betray me and Olay Sensitive SPF moisturizer truly does no wrong. I’ve also used the Alba Organic but it’s on the heavier side so I save it for the beach or no makeup days.
If you have brown or darker skin, neither of these leave a white cast – so yay for that.
Ultimately, you should use what works best for you. For some other cheap skin care tips, I also recommend that you change your sheets weekly, drink water and eat a more plant-based diet.
Drinking green tea also seems to contribute to the health of my skin. I hope that this shows you that you don’t always need super expensive products to find relief for your sensitive skin. I wish you all the best!
$tay Healthy fam,
— Dannie
