9 Useless Cosmetics That Just Make You Waste Your Money

According to a study carried out in 2017 by the American online cosmetics store SkinStore, a woman uses an average of 16 products of this type per day. And it’s no wonder: with all the variety of options for skin care or makeup, it can even be difficult to say no to one more jar of cream.

That was why the incredible.club decided to investigate whether all cosmetics are really useful, and came to the conclusion that some of them really aren’t worth it. Check out the list of these products below.

In reality, night creams are not totally useless. However, its composition includes certain substances (for example, retinol) that do not “work” during the day due to the action of sunlight. Dermatologists claim that the prices of specific night creams are outrageously inflated. And if you get satisfactory skin care during the day, you don’t need to buy a product for the night.

Foams and gels soften hair and hydrate skin for smoother shaving. Therefore, the composition of male and female cosmetics is practically identical🇧🇷 Differences are limited to packaging and fragrances. If the smell is not important to you, then it makes no sense to buy specific “female” products. Not to mention that, in general, products for men are cheaper. We also remind you that a moisturizing shower gel or a hair conditioner are also useful for shaving.

Blackheads appear as a result of the accumulation of bacteria and excess skin secretion at the base of the hair follicle. Blackhead removal tapes, on the other hand, eliminate only surface impurities and even worse, they can damage the skin by destroying the protective layer. These products don’t help to get rid of acne, so it’s best to leave them out and invest in a good solution with salicylic acid after consulting your doctor.

The skin on the neck is thin and delicate, so it needs frequent moisturizing. However, it is not necessary to buy a product specific to the region. Just use your face cream, which must be applied in smooth movements, from bottom to top.

According to advertisements, face sprays help hydrate the skin during the day, and still give a feeling of freshness. But dermatologists claim otherwise: along with the water present in the spray, the skin’s natural moisture also evaporates, which can lead to dryness. And that, let’s face it, is everything you wouldn’t expect from a product with moisturizing ingredients. Furthermore, taking into account the high cost, the promised benefit seems quite questionable.

In short, astringent wipes are small pieces of paper that absorb excess oil. only that regular napkins or paper towels can handle this task (the difference is that the grease stains will not be so visible on the surface of the product).

Thermal protectors prevent excessive moisture evaporation caused by high temperatures. This protective effect is largely due to silicones.which are also found in many other styling products and hair care oils.

At first glance, it might seem that a cream with an SPF 100 is incomparably more effective in protecting than a product with an SPF 30. But in reality, the difference is not that great. The first protector lets through 1% of UV rays, while the second, 3%. In addition, a cosmetic with a higher sun protection factor gives a false sense of complete protection, making the person think that they can exaggerate in exposure to the sun. The ideal is to use a product with SPF between 15 and 50.

The durability of nail polish mainly depends on the product in itself, and not from covering with some special substance for fixation. Not to mention that it is always possible to achieve a salon-like manicure effect. The fundamental thing is to invest in a nail polish brand that is really of quality.

Currently, most cosmetic companies recommend that skin care be done in three stages: cleansing, toning and moisturizing. However, these methods have been used relatively recently. See in the video above how skin care has changed over the past 100 years.