What did the bird say when it flew over Kristina's head?
Cheap cheap!
Yep, I am cheap. I can be very generous when the mood (or some sort of unexpected flow of cash) strikes me, but when shopping for myself, I am ridiculously cheap. Like, I won't spent $7 on a 1/2 price shirt at Target, because I might be able to get it from the 75% off rack in 3 more weeks. Seriously.
I buy Target brand EVERYTHING, clip coupons and sometimes tear them so the dates don't show if they are about to expire soon, and only buy bras and underwear during Victoria's Secret's semi-annual sale. That's me.
We use Suave brand Cocoa butter lotion -the whole family for hands face and body. It costs $2.88 for a huge bottle.
But, recently I used Sarah's (www.erlignition.blogspot.com) face lotion while trying to minimize my blotchy skin at the cabin. It was Target brand Radiant Skin. Right next to the Aveeno face lotion. It is "proven to even out tone and texture." $10.49 for 4oz.
Gulp.
Totally contrary to my natural inclinations. But I bought some anyway.
And I seriously think it works. I think my skin looks better. Evened out tone! Texture! Is it possible? Am I experiencing a placebo effect? But I really really think it works.
And, I can still be pleased that the Aveeno one costs $15, so I am still getting a deal, right?
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You know what is so upsetting? After years (years!) of searching for a wash/moisturizer that won't irritate my extremely sensitive face, I finally found one (and it even reduces my crazy rosacea)...but together they cost, like, $70! Good lord. Stupid, effective Clinique.
That's kind of confusing--I found them, not one, because they are two separate products. It's too early for proper English.
I'm a tightwad, too, but have found that some things make a difference by paying more. You wear your face every day (and a nice face it is) take good care of it and your skin and you'll be happy when you get older.
I use that stuff, too, and it's totally worth it. This coming from someone who has worn the same flip-flops for three years. :)
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