Quality skin care products can yield fantastic results when used consistently and as directed ... but (let's be real) they can
also be tough on the wallet. It's no secret that a number of products in high-end lines can run anywhere from $100 to $300 a bottle, meaning that buying
multiple products in these lines will run up a not-so-insignificant bill.
The good news is there are a few places you can cut corners in order to get the most bang for your buck. Our on-staff aestheticians note that if you're shopping on a budget, you can generally economize on cleansers, moisturizers, and even sunscreens (though luxury brands admittedly tend to feel better and go-on smoother).
That being said, they strongly recommend investing in a high quality serum.
Serums absorb into the skin more fully than other products, meaning you're doing your skin a huge favor — both short and long-term — when you invest in one packed with the highest quality and most clinically-proven ingredients.
Because of this, Holly Byerly, our head aesthetician, provided her top "splurge picks" for when you can only invest in one or two pricier items:
SkinMedica TNS Advanced Serum ($295) -
Targets sagging/aging skin
SkinMedica HA5 Serum ($120)
- Targets Dryness
Lytera 2.0 ($154)
OR SkinBetter Even Tone Correcting Serum ($140) -
Targets hyperpigmentation
Dermaquest Dermaclear Serum ($67)
OR SkinBetter AlphaRet Clearing Serum ($125)
- Targets acne
Holly also threw in a few additional, non-serum based recs that she believes are 100% worth the investment:
SkinBetter AlphaRet ($125)
OR AlphaRet Peel Pads ($95) -
Target fine lines/improves skin texture
SkinMedica Eye Bright Cream ($88)
OR SkinBetter Interfuse Eye ($105) -
Brightens and smooths eye area
All of the above products are available for sale — either in-store or by-mail — at MedBeautyLA. Give us a call or text if you have questions at 213-640-4008.
Authored by Toria Sheffield