What To Look For
In this economy, you want the most for your money, but you also want the best. Instead of buying from expensive department stores, you probably have found yourself purchasing products from your local drugstore instead, or even buying their brands rather than name brands, and that is a perfectly viable and smart option. These products can be just as good. Other than testing for yourself, one way to find out which products are best is to ask friends who might use the same products you are looking to purchase.
Common Pitfalls
Sometimes, less-expensive items can be less costly because the ingredients are sub-par, so you want to watch for that. Also, some products contain too many ingredients, many of which are not needed, and might exacerbate any skin problems you already have, or may create new ones. Be careful when trying a new product, such as a moisturizer, and make sure it is the correct type for your skin and that it is as close to a more expensive product you might be used to using.
Where To Buy
The best places to purchase drugstore moisturizers are not only drugstores, but also at larger super-stores such as Target and Wal-Mart. Walgreens is also a good choice, as is CVS. These companies tend to stay fairly competitive with each other, so you will not find much of a price difference between them--maybe only a couple of dollars here or there. If you find a product you like, you can even call the stores and ask their prices so you know where to go before driving around to find which moisturizer you plan to buy.
Cost
Well-known brands such as Oil of Olay and Neutrogena are your best bets for getting a good product at a reasonable price, and since so many people use these brands, you can feel comfortable trying them and using them yourself. Expect to spend around ten dollars per ounce of whatever you buy, whether it be the aforementioned brands or another, like L'Oreal or Aveeno.
Comparison Shopping
The main difference in the products is going to be a personal preference based on your skin type. If you have sensitive skin, it is a safe bet to go with something gentle like Cetaphil. For acne-prone skin, you might want to try a product with salicylic acid in it to combat the extra oil. But for your basic moisturizer, your options do not range much from the basic formulas for regular skin. All are going to have the same base ingredients and most likely not much of a scent, in order not to trouble the skin. You may have to try a few before you find your perfect match, but most are similar and will do the job perfectly fine, at a great price.
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