How To Shop for Skin Care Products

Shopping for skin care products ain’t easy. Because really, how can you actually know how your skin is going to feel/look/react/improve to the products unless you buy them?

So, if you’re in the market for new skin care products, keep these tips in mind and hopefully you’ll score some skin care buys that are just perfect for you!

DO… ASK FOR HELP

For skin care advice, who better to ask than a trained professional? It’s all well and good to pick the products you think you need yourself, but it’s an even better idea to take advantage of sales assistants’ tips and advice. Go past a few different counters, grab some samples and discuss your skin care concerns, and they’ll be able to make suitable suggestions. Who knows, they might even point you in the direction of your new Holy Grail skin care buy!

How To Shop for Skin Care Products

DON’T… DIP YOUR FINGERS INTO TUBS/JARS

Unless you want to increase your chances of contracting some sort of infection, keep your mitts out of skin care jars and tubs. If you’re shopping in a department store, they should be able to offer you a cotton tip or disposable spatula. You could always pop some supplies in your handbag too, just in case!

How To Shop for Skin Care Products

DO… LOOK FOR PRACTICAL PACKAGING

Don’t be tempted to purchase the prettiest product just because it’ll look damn fine on your vanity. You’re better off choosing products that contain ingredients that’ll improve the condition of your skin. And hey, if the jar happens to look beautiful, then it’s a win-win!

How To Shop for Skin Care Products

DON’T… APPLY THE PRODUCT DIRECTLY TO YOUR FACE

Before you start using any skin care products, do a patch test first to see if you have any reactions or sensitivity. So, when you’re in store, only apply the product to the back of your hand. This will help to give you an idea of how the product feels on your skin as well as its fragrance, while avoiding any potential nasty reactions.

How To Shop for Skin Care Products

What are your tips for shopping for skin care?

82 Member Comments

Love bug 3 Jul 2020 8:10 PM

I struggle with the asking for help one, can get a little bit nervous and shy but its so true its really important to ask for help when you need it

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Love bug 3 Jul 2020 8:08 PM

Yeah these tips are especially critical now with everything going on atm

Cynful 27 May 2019 4:16 PM

Do your research before buying. The sales assistants are usually trained but some don’t understand skin as well as you would hope. Take their advice, go home and research the products before purchasing- it will save you loads of dollars in disappointment

Sootyhere 19 May 2019 11:15 AM

I like to have a look at reviews before I buy. Great to test before plastering on your face. Thanks for the article and ideas.

sunjeanie 9 May 2018 6:16 PM

I should definitely patch test more though. I guess I've been really lucky so far. Only time I've ever had a reaction was when I coloured my own hair. I've been going to a professional ever since.

sunjeanie 9 May 2018 6:14 PM

I'm such a sucker for pretty packaging, but I tend to just look for the active ingredients I'm looking for in a product.

Shop A Everyday 1 Feb 2018 2:27 PM

I do love online shopping, but buying creams and serums can be worrying at times

Shop A Everyday 25 Jan 2018 1:41 AM

Having no one to ask questions is a problem with buying online

Sweety7 16 Oct 2017 1:28 PM

I generally tend to check out the reviews about the products before purchasing them.

Goddess..... 30 Mar 2017 6:44 AM

I do a few of these I wasn't that concern nothing has happen to my face I'm still as beautiful as anything no big deal.

Shop A Everyday 20 Nov 2016 8:42 PM

With online shopping, although I love it, you can't really find out about the products as much as you can in store

Emma171 22 Oct 2016 12:54 PM

some good advice

skincare junkie 29 Aug 2016 7:46 PM

I now shop at places that offer return. Like mecca. You get store credit even after you sampled it.

elmorules 30 Jun 2016 3:56 PM

Great advice & tips.

Pixie96 31 May 2016 3:32 PM

Great tips here.

preciousia 21 Apr 2016 11:02 PM

"DON’T… DIP YOUR FINGERS INTO TUBS/JARS" and do patch test. Such great advice! I think i will need to go shop around to find my next HG skincare.

preciousia 3 Apr 2016 12:02 PM

patch test! that's so true. then wait 24 hours to see if there is an allergic reaction.

Yohanna 10 Jul 2016 3:32 PM

yes, that is why I want samples of everything before actually buying! If they do not offer it online I do not buy any more. Not fun buying all promising product and then throwing it out!

lynx 24 Mar 2016 6:22 PM

I tend to read a lot of reviews before deciding what to get.

Stensen 24 Mar 2016 1:30 AM

I can't help trying the product on my hand...I like to see the texture of products.

Stensen 18 Feb 2016 1:12 PM

Sound advice!

duality 17 Feb 2016 4:54 PM

reading the labels is so important, I know this yet I am a sucker for pretty packaging. lol

Linda_Vesinger 27 Jan 2016 4:26 AM

Reading reviews & articles on BH helps enormously. I have found out about so many new, different & suitable brands & products by being active on here.

I also receive monthly beauty boxes, which with large samples or full size items enable me to try new brands & products for minimal cost.

Yohanna 10 Jul 2016 3:33 PM

yes! I did join BH just for this, reviews, and forumites give first hand experience too. And finding some with same skin concerns helps heaps!

Kassalee 14 Nov 2015 8:59 PM

I like to check the bh reviews when I have a product in mind to get others opinions and often they have the same skin issues.

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