Wondering whether your luxury skincare habit is costing you too much? Or perhaps you’re worried that your penchant for bargains means that you aren’t investing enough in your skin. Either way, it isn’t easy to know exactly how much money you should be dedicating to skincare. 

As you may have guessed, there isn’t a simple answer to that question. So many factors play into how much each individual should spend on their skin. With that said, read on as Vivo Per Lei talks through the points to consider when trying to determine whether or not your skincare spending is on track. 

Start By Creating a Skincare Budget

When it comes down to it, you shouldn’t spend more than what you can afford on your skin. This figure will vary between individuals, which is why creating a skincare budget is always helpful. 

Start by deciding exactly how much money you can comfortably spend each month on skincare. Remember – you won’t necessarily need to buy new skincare every month. Some products will last a few months, so don’t panic if your monthly budget initially seems too low. 

After determining your budget, make a list of the various products you need. Begin with the essentials: cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Then, note down the extras, such as serums, exfoliators, eye creams, and face masks. 

How do you divide your budget between these products? Keep reading…

Skincare Products to Splurge on 

Some skincare products are worth spending more on than others. Here are the areas of your skincare routine that deserve a splurge:

Serums

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When it comes to applying powerful active ingredients to your skin, serums are the best way forward. These products may seem light and watery, but they’re designed to hold high concentrations of actives. This is exactly why serums have earned the reputation of being able to produce transformational changes in the complexion. 

While that may be the case, make sure that the serum you’re splurging on really is worth the price you’re paying. Luxury skincare serums that are brimming with high-quality ingredients are what you need, just like the 24K Gold Caviar Serum from Vivo Per Lei. With caviar extract, retinol, gold, and other high-quality ingredients, you can immediately tell that this serum is worth paying for. Even better, its price is actually very reasonable. Although its ingredient list may read like a luxury skincare product, its cost is equivalent to that of a budget serum. 

Moisturizers

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A moisturizer is a product that you’ll be using daily. Ideally, you should have two: one for the day and one for the night. 

With a moisturizer serving some very important roles, this is another product worth splurging on. Pick a moisturizer that meets all of your skin’s needs, with high-quality ingredients that nurture your complexion. 

At Vivo Per Lei, we have several luxury skincare moisturizers to pick from. The Marine Ultimate All Skin Cream is richly hydrating. Many use it both day and night, with its antioxidant-rich formula working well at all times. 

Alternatively, look into formulas specifically created for day or night use. The Vivo Per Lei Pumpkin and Collagen Day Cream is lightweight and packed with ingredients that will keep your skin feeling safe from environmental damage. Meanwhile, the Snow Mushroom Night Cream is a richer blend that will ensure you wake up with a glow!

SPF

Sunscreen is arguably the most important part of any skincare routine. As a result, this is a product that you should never skimp on. 

Legally, if a sunscreen states that it offers SPF 30, then this must hold true. In terms of SPF rating, the cost of a product makes no difference. However, sunscreens that fall under the luxury skincare category usually offer specialized formulas that make sun protection easier and more convenient. Silkier textures that absorb more efficiently, additional ingredients that help to boost SPF, and ‘cleaner’ UV filters – these are just some of the perks that come from using a high-quality sunscreen.

Skincare Products to Save on 

While the skincare products above are worth spending a large portion of your budget on, here are the products that you’ll likely be able to save on:

Cleansers

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Although cleansing is a very important part of skincare, cleansers don’t remain on the skin for very long. They’re rinsed off after about 30-60 seconds, spending more time off your skin than on. 

Of course, quality is still essential. Many of the cheaper cleansers out there are formulated with sulfates, which you definitely don’t want on your skin. The good news is that with a little searching, you’ll find a few sulfate-free budget cleansers that work like magic. 

Case in point, the Vivo Per Lei Hyaluronic Acid Daily Facial Wash. Have a read through its ingredient list, and you’ll expect it to cost a lot more than it does. With big names like sodium hyaluronate, vitamin C, and hemp seed oil, it’s excellent at both cleansing and reviving the look of the skin.

Face Masks

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Just like cleansers, most face masks don’t remain on the skin for extended periods of time. They’re also not used daily – most masks are designed for weekly use. They’re considered an ‘extra’ rather than an ‘essential’, so they shouldn’t go away with a large chunk of your skincare budget. 

Fortunately, there are plenty of high-quality face masks out there that don’t cost the world. The Vivo Per Lei Activated Charcoal Facial Mask, for example, will detoxify and rejuvenate your complexion for a relatively low price. Meanwhile, the Marine Revitalize Leave On Hydrating Mask is an affordable no-rinse formula that’s packed with beneficial ingredients that will give your complexion a boost while you sleep.

Face Mists

Face mists can be very useful products. They’re great for giving the skin a quick splash of moisture. Whether you use one when your skin needs to cool down on a hot day, or you apply one in between your other skincare products to sandwich in some moisture, a good face mist can be very hydrating. 

However, keep in mind that face mists usually consist mostly of water. Yes, they contain other ingredients too, but these tend to be used in a very low concentration. A face mist isn’t meant to be a highly stimulating product, which is why you shouldn’t feel the need to spend too much on them. 

Extra Tips to Prevent Over-Spending on Skincare

Even if your skincare budget is significant, you still don’t want to overspend if it’s not needed. So, here are a few extra tips to help you ensure that you get the most bang for your buck when it comes to your skincare routine:

Seek Out Multifunctional Products

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While some skincare products are designed to tackle just one visible skin concern, others are designed with a more multifunctional nature. If you’re trying to save money on your skincare routine, these are the products that you need to seek out. The Aloe Soothing Facial Serum from Vivo Per Lei is the perfect example. In addition to soothing the feeling of inflammation and balancing out the look of uneven skin, it also intensely hydrates, leaving the skin looking plumper and smoother. 

With multifunctional products, you’ll be able to cut back on how many products you need overall in your skincare routine. The fewer products you use, the less you’ll need to spend. Alternatively, this could also free up a portion of your budget that can then be put toward another area of your skincare routine. 

Don’t Apply More Product Than You Need

Think that the more you use of the new luxury skincare serum you’ve just purchased, the better it will work? This isn’t the case at all. In fact, the opposite is sometimes true. If you apply too much of a product, you could end up congesting your skin, leading to clogged pores and breakouts. 

There is only so much of a product that your skin is able to absorb. This has usually been tested by the skincare brand producing that product, which is where the recommended usage directions come from. 

While you don’t want to under-use your skincare products, don’t be over-generous with how much you apply either. Stick to what your skin actually needs, and you’ll find that your products last for a lot longer.

Make the Most of Sales, Subscriptions, and Skincare Bundles

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Skincare brands usually have regular sales throughout the year, and these can be a great way to save some money. If you know that your favorite brand tends to have sales at a particular time of year, try to save the majority of your skincare shopping for then. 

Even outwith the sales periods, some brands still offer great bargains in the form of subscriptions and skincare bundles. Take a look at the gift sets available from Vivo Per Lei as an example. The Collagen Set consists of a cleanser, an eye cream, and a day cream. It’s the perfect trio to add to your morning skincare routine, and purchasing these products as a set rather than individually will save you almost $20. 

Likewise, the Hemp Set features a range of luxury skincare products that each contain hemp seed oil. It’s an incredibly moisturizing oil, full of fatty acids that leave the skin feeling supple. This set not only boasts a trio of face masks, but it also comes with a body wash, a body scrub, and a body butter, ensuring that the skin on your body receives plenty of TLC too!

Summary

How much you spend on skincare is a very personal thing, with the amount varying drastically between individuals. When it comes down to it, spend as much as you can afford to on your skin. While you don’t want your skincare to send you into debt, investing in your skin now will pay off big time in the future.

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