Skincare on a Budget: How to Glow When You Can’t Splurge

Oct 19

PS - This is a made up magazine cover for a laugh! Not real.

Living Well on a Budget: Simple Skincare Tips

We’ve all been there—living on a tight budget where splurging on a visit to the esthetician or high-end skincare products just isn’t an option. Not everyone is lucky enough to afford those luxuries. But don’t worry! I’ve been in that position myself. In fact, it wasn’t until a few years ago that I really started investing in skincare.

One thing I did prioritize, though, was my diet, hydration, and supplements—basically everything I put inside my body. While I didn’t start using actives until my late thirties, I always made sure to focus on liver detoxes and supplements to boost my overall health. But that’s a story for another day.

Let’s talk skincare today. One ingredient I absolutely adore is glycerin. It’s a fantastic humectant that keeps moisture locked in and draws water into the skin without feeling heavy. A simple mix of rosewater and glycerin is great as a prep step before applying other products. For a night routine, I still use glycerin, mixing it with a good facial oil before bed—your skin will thank you in the morning.

Even if you’re not into skincare or too busy to think about it, I highly recommend using something to protect and nourish your skin. It’s the least we can do for the one organ that protects us from the outside world. Don’t wait until you’re in your fifties or sixties to start a solid routine. Begin early to reap the benefits long-term.

Here are a few of my go-tos:

Rose Water Mist - Heritage Store $6:49

Glycerin + High quality oil (at least invest in one good oil) I love

Glycerin - Heritage Store $12.99

Budget Oils - Jojoba + Clove Oil (Mix the two Jojoba being the carrier oil)

Splurge:

Green Envee “Flora Elixir Botanic Oil” $68

https://www.gleamesthetika.com/shop/p/green-envee-flora-elixir-botanic-oil-serum

A potent blend of nine nutrient rich oils, designed for antioxidant protection to penetrate the deeper surface layers of skin. Barbary Fig + Neroli provide a megadose of vitamin E and essential fatty acids that are vital for skin rejuvenation – a fountain of youth in a bottle. This corrective oil elixir is biocompatible with all skin types and provides a radiant dewy finish.

Dr Alkaitis Ageless Facial Elixir $145

https://www.gleamesthetika.com/shop/p/dr-alkaitis-organic-facial-elixir

Dr. Alkaitis’ Organic Ageless Facial Elixir is richly packed with an exotic blend of the rarest regenerative and restorative ingredients to be found in nature. This unique formulation contains a potent combination of anti-aging antioxidants, Ayurvedic herbs and high potency super foods that promote luminous skin, deeply nourished at the cellular level.

Retinol - CeraVe Anti Aging Retinol Serum (Only at night!) $22.97 + -

Vitimin C serum - Mad Hippie $17.99 Ulta

Moisturizer:

DERMA E Advanced Peptides & Collagen Moisturizer $35.95
Andalou Naturals Age Defying Goji Peptide Perfecting Cream $28.99

SPF - EltaMD UV Shield Broad-Spectrum SPF 45 $38

Sheet Mask - +WIS+ Hyaluronic and B5 / Amazon $9.99 (5 sheets)

Conclusion

Even with a small budget, you can still give your skin the love it deserves. Keep it moisturized and protected, and nourish it from the inside with a well-balanced diet and good nutrition.

Do you have your favorite budget friendly skincare that works? Share with us!