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Some products are overhyped and overpriced — others simply don't deliver. In this collection, I'm giving you honest swaps: better skincare alternatives that save your skin and your wallet. Tried, tested, and trusted.
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St. Ives is way too harsh and can cause micro-tears. Paula's Choice offers a gentle yet powerful chemical exfoliation that unclogs pores and smooths skin over time.
 
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ST Ives Fresh Skin Apricot Scrub
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Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
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Mario's formula contains alcohol that can irritate. COSRX patches are a safer, cleaner way to shrink pimples overnight — without over-drying.
 
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Drying Lotion - On-The-Spot Solution for Blemishes
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Cosrx Acne Pimple Master Patch Patches
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Why pay $$$ when The Ordinary does the job for a fraction of the price? Same active ingredient, clean formula, and no unnecessary fragrance.
 
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Glamglow Supermud Clearing Treatment
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Salicylic Acid 2% Solution
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La Mer is hyped and heavily fragranced. CeraVe gives your skin real, dermatologist-approved hydration with ceramides and hyaluronic acid — at 1/20 of the price.
 
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Crème de la Mer | Hydrating Moisturizer
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CeraVe Moisturizing Cream, Face & Body Moisturizer for Normal to Very Dry ...
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