Quality of skincare

clem_lun

I just don't use them!

Hails1987

Quality to me means a product that works and made of natural ingredients not full of chemicals. I know I would rather pay $50 for something that works over $300 on something that doesn’t and vice versa. Quality doesn’t always mean expensive.

Casey32082646

I use the app "yuka" to make sure my skincare doesn't have extremely harsh chemicals.

redbatz

'Quality and proven effectiveness of ingredients is very important - as well as the concentration of those ingredients so they can make a difference. No nasties and fillers etc. I buy a lot of skincare from TVSN as the ingredients etc are shown and discussed and many of the brands have their own manufacturers presenting their products so you know what is in them and why they are there

kim80

I use to use a high end skin care which worked so I didn’t mind paying the higher price tag. Now I just cannot justify the price nor can I afford it so don’t buy it. I tend to buy what is on sale now and hope it helps

LizzyC

High price does not equate to high quality. I've spent money on useless expensive skin care products that simply were rubbish in jar/tube but with a nice fragrance. I'm always willing to try something new, and will ask for a sample before buying.
I have one quite expensive eye cream that triples as a lip cream and cuticle cream. A small dab goes a long way so it's worth the money. That is a quality product.
However, I'm also wary of all the additives and try to buy products which contain fewer ingredients - and yes I know natural doesn't always mean that it will agree with my skin.
Quality means a product that does the job at a reasonable price.

marantz

Should be used only on adults not children up to 20 years of age . Only should be adults over 30 years of age . The young should just use soap and water which keeps your skin clean and beautiful. Unless you have had a medical condition.

James3243

As someone who doesn't do alot with skincare quality to me generally means more expensive with full awareness this is simply not true.
Expensive means premium right ?

MRfuzzy

All natural ingredients, no additives and no colours or preservatives, Quality is where if you are not satisfied you get your money back no questions asked.

dee

Environmentally safe and not animal tested.

Caperteewaratah

I used to buy only from department stores and known brands but recently have been sourcing beauty products online.
Is difficult to assess skincare and cosmetics without trying first yourself, so I look at customer reviews on beauty portals, where trial products go out to be used and feedback reviews given.
I have also found products on Facebook that would not be seen on shops, for which I would not get the opportunity to see otherwise. I look for natural ingredients, and check myself what the ingredients are.
There are so many products available online now, a lot of choice.
I f looking for something new to try, I go to beauty heaven to see the reviews, or even do a search of the product and look for reviews. There are some relevant comments on these sites, like too greasy on skin, or made skin red itchy.
Good reviews mean something. Quality to me is when the product has been made using good ingredients and packaging. A refund if not satisfied is also good and shows a companies integrity, to trust their product.
Lastly, you can ask around to friends if the have used something and what they thought about it.
Then ... you can only try it yourself.

ab

I wouldn't have too much value to add to this discussion, since my skincare regime includes only soap and water. Other than that, stay out of the sun, and if you can't, then slip, slop, slap, and your skin will be just fine.
Oh yeah, and don't forget to drink water!

:)

jatz50

Quality means to me, the results I get from any skincare product I use. I have trialled high end skincare products which would be way out of my reach to buy and in my honest opinion, some are fantastic but I find what I use now is just as good and they are under $40 each. I don't want lots of chemicals in my skincare that I have no idea what they are doing to my skin as I age. As you age you also must use a product that has SPF+50 in it. Thankfully there is a brand that I use now that has an item that you can place under makeup and over makeup as well.
I have been using eye creams since my late teens and now that I am in my mid 60s, it really has paid off. Wrinkles are a part of the age process but you can make them softer looking as you age. I am not into all this botox and facelifts either.
The products I use in the morning are Boost Lab and La Roche Posay but at night, I use a Neutrogena retinol oil. Also there is nothing wrong in mixing brands amongst your skincare either. I've done it all my life and no problems.

LizzyC

Quality means to me, the results I get from any skincare product I use. I have trialled high end skincare products which would be way out of my reach to buy and in my honest opinion, some are...

I agree with mixing brands - you just need to find something that works for you.

Sil sil

Quality means ethical, affordable and works! No harsh chemicals and artificial ingredients, protects skin according to Australian weather and sun.

EileenW1

All my life I have taken care of my skin. I shake my head when I hear women say, "Oh I don't put anything on my skin", "I never wear make-up", "Soap and Water are OK for me." Skin is an organ and like any other in our body it needs to be well treated. Unfortunately, as they age this lack of care too often shows. Even as a teen, I was concerned about my skin in the dreadful harsh climate of England and so bought Ponds cold cream for my face. My first experience with sunburn on my first trip to Europe saw me then save my money to buy Innoxa face cream with sunblock included. It was my daily routine until I came to Australia as a young Bride in the 60s. I have always been complimented on my skin and despite a career in TV and theatre requiring often thick make-up of dubious manufacture, I still get compliments. Yes, now in my 80s and with plenty of experience wrinkles, I still have a daily regime. I use miscellar water to cleanse my face, then apply a good quality moisturising cream, then if going out, sunscreen before thinly applying tinted foundation, lipstick, eye shadow and mascara. No matter how late it is I have never gone to bed without totally cleansing my face and applying a good quality night cream. I have tried so many brands and price does influence my choices. My favourite is Olay Regenerist and so I buy when on special. I recently tried Neutrogena Hydro boost which is excellent on my skin first thing after a cleanse.
I love people gasping when they hear my age and so something must still be working after my years of skin care.

hispania

Because I couldn't be sure that I understand what should and shouldn't be ingredients in skin care I rely on a trusted beauty therapist of many years experience with my skin to select the right products. I know they are more expensive than products I can purchase in the chemist or supermarket or department store in many cases but they don't react badly with my skin and they last for months. I look for environmentally sound products, preferably Australian made but for some products that has proven difficult, not tested on animals, products to which my skin does not react, minimal packaging and limited scent.

Angieg

High quality for me means that there are active anti ageing ingredients present (with a high percentage), not tested on animals and delivers on the claims/promises. Past personal experience, researching products, reading genuine customer reviews and word of mouth recommendations - that's how I choose which products to purchase ... and some lower priced skincare products are just as good, if not better, than the expensive ones. The brands that represent 'Quality' to me include Cera Ve, Dr Lewinns, The Ordinary and Avene - followed closely by Neutrogena, Nivea, L'Oreal and Olay. Lacura facial wipes are excellent and charcoal soaps are also really good quality.

Ellessri

For me high quality is all about what works for me and my skin, the better brands have samples available to ensure that something isnt going to cause a reaction before buying and I'd only ever consider buying something I knew was going to work

intelligent

QUALITY OR BRAND NAME DO NOT NECESSARITY GUARANTEE THEIR EFFETIVENESS IN IMPROVING ONES SKIN CONDITION, DERMATOLOGISTS CAN RECOMMEND BETTER SKIN PRODUCTS THAT SUITS ONES SPECIAL SKIN TYPE , WITH A PRICE SOMETIMES.

bob258

Premium ingredients, scientifically proven, suitability to skin type

Samantha3260

Ingredients, price, suitable to own skin.

Ellie 30656027

Organic ingredients, alcohol free. Read reviews to see what others say and have experienced. Quality means premium ingredients at reasonable prices

dibar

I have started using vitamin c face serums and have noticed a softer feeling skin. It is also cheaper than what I have used. I use revitalist cream at night as well as their eye cream .The quality of both products is excellent as far as I am concerned. I am in my 80s and feel I need to take care of my skin now.

Mondayitis

I don’t think it’s easy to know what’s quality and effective when it comes to skincare unless you get professional guidance. Sales staff imo are not qualified to give such advice, they are trained to sell particular products. There are difference grades or classifications for skin care ranging from cheaper to higher end you would buy from clinic where they do cosmetic surgery. That’s not in my budget. I don’t bother with the hype as lot of it comes down to marketing. I go for products that suit my needs and don’t irritate my skin. Fragrance is one of my biggest problems so I’m more likely to go for plain and unscented products from the pharmacy.

#Gypsy163

I have sun damaged sensitive skin and have tried a wide variety of products, over the years.
I personally prefer to wear a BB cream with SPF, when I go outdoors - it is light and moisturising.
However, the brand I have used for a long time - has changed the consistency and colour.
(I'm being very wary of the added ingredients).

I love all MOO GOO products, which are Australian made :)
I use their moisturiser on a daily basis - knowing there are NO nasty chemicals or un-natural additives.
Also, they're very reasonably priced - and available at Pharmacies, Health Food Shops and Priceline.
In my humble opinion MOO GOO is the highest quality of all Skincare products !

lkuhl

I’m in my 60’s and I have tried good quality (expensive) skin care the cheapest and most in between and i feel they all work to a degree, my skin responds well when I change brands so I switch it up often, but the cost of living pressure I cannot afford expensive creams anymore! I wear any moisturizer with SPF every single day!!

emmadave123

I find it all horrendously confusing. Besides the fact that you have an entire isle of skin care products with day cream, night cream, anti aging this, that and all about. How the heck are you supposed to even find something you like without trialing cream after cream because that just unaffordable. I have also tried the so-called natural ones that are quite overwhelming in smell and sometimes sting my skin more than the normal ones. I end up back at the cheapest one you can get I think with Retinol in it which is Redwins Anti-Aging Sensitive Cream, Vasoline and Paw Paw cream. I recently tried a cheap Lacura product with I'm quite happy with so far. I've tried a few expensive brands which I find irritate my skin a bit. When you have sensitive skin on top of all that confusion, it's even more hard and confusing. I don't really know how to determine quality really

Mariam31980369

Honestly it's all very confusing. Alot of what we think is "quality" is just marketing. An expensive product could be of good quality but as a student is an unjustifiable purchase. A cheaper product could just as well do the job. When deciding what to buy I look at my budget and what my skin needs at that particular moment. I read the ingredient list to avoid fragrance and find smth suitable for my skin type. As I've gotten older I've simplified everything I buy. Cancer council sunscreen, and crave for moisteriser. Alot of the Korean brands have some nice and cheaper cleansers too. Serums are where I might spend a little bit more.

EvelynB

Quality to me means finding a skin care that actually works for me, and often the expensive ones are not as good as the cheaper ones, and I find Lacura works very well for my skin type.

Mondayitis

I don’t think it’s easy to know what’s quality and effective when it comes to skincare unless you get professional guidance. Sales staff imo are not qualified to give such advice, they are trained to sell particular products. There are difference grades or classifications for skin care ranging from cheaper to higher end you would buy from clinic where they do cosmetic surgery. That’s not in my budget. I don’t bother with the hype as lot of it comes down to marketing. I go for products that suit my needs and don’t irritate my skin. Fragrance is one of my biggest problems so I’m more likely to go for plain and unscented products from the pharmacy.

jjdrer

Fragrance Free....Extra chemicals are added just to hold the fragrance in.

The same applies to sunscreen. Baby and Kids Sunscreen are exactly the same ingredients except they have no fragrance and the extra chemicals. I have been advised of this at a few different Pharmacies that are connected to others in any way

JDB

I have been using goat cream or milk products for sometime now and love the results I get is amazing. I also use 50 plus sunscreen and I am very happy with the results.

Bigbear

Quality for my skincare products means that they must have acceptable texture and be non petrochemical based and non skin irritating and contain non synthetic fragrances.
I can't understand people believing all the hype that companies continuously roll out and then spending a small fortune on creams and gender based skincare products.
The skin only needs a very small amount of moisturiser to stop it from drying out, I don't believe in the more you spend equals greater quality, it's just not true, but spend $20-$30 on special and you've bought something pretty good.
Spend any less and you're buying very basic formulas which I wouldn't recommend to anyone.
Spend any more and all you're buying is marketing/advertising and packaging . . and hope!
Don't forget the skincare basics of . . . avoid or limit smoking and intake of processed foods, drink lots of water, get enough sleep, healthy diet and exercise, sun protection and wash pillow cases regularly.

khal123

Brand name make a huge difference in quality

jjdrer

Brand name make a huge difference in quality

Pharmacy brands are made by major companies. Pharmacies do not have their own manufacturing warehouse. The only difference may be the ratio of the ingredients

lynndi

Quality means it works whether it's a budget product or the most expensive. I have real sensitive skin and will only buy products where I have been able to buy or get give a smaller sampler. Quality products , natural products all can have a reaction to sensitive skin. Samples are my greatest reliable test.

Alex S

Professional recommendation from my cosmetic doctor. He has never steered me wrong. I also look for independent reviews.

Curtis3258

A lot of skin care products are what is causing your health problems later on in life. Not to mention sunscreen is dangerous.

Bookworm9992001

My daughter is pretty clued up on ingredients, and advises me on what to use, though I don't always follow her complicated advice & regimen.
That being said, she has been disappointed a few times after buying costly brands, depite doing lots of research & reading many reviews.

These days, high end cosmetic retailers have become all the rage amongst the young. They pay really high prices for products. I would love to be around in 40 years to see what the results are.

Ultimately texture matters to me. I do not want to feel sweaty & oily which some high end brands & most drug store brands make me feel. I also want a simple routine....not lots of steps, taking up a great deal of time. Wash; tone & moisturise does it for me, so I select good quality items that make my skin feel comfortable. I stick with a few brands that I like (these do happen to be expensive, but I have not found similar in drug store brands). A good mask and treatment in between supplements my routine.

Ingredients are always being hyped up. Everyday there's something new & trending until the next one comes along.
That being said, some are great, and we need to read up on the percentage included in each brand. We need to educate ourselves on what works for specific skin; the source of these ingredients & any side effects.

Ultimately though, prevention is better than cure. We have to eat right; keep off tobacco & alcohol & away from the sun. There's only so much that 'Quality' skincare can repair.

wendel

I've been using Lacura, Aldi's own brand, day and night creams, eye serums, etc, for the price and quality much like Olay, etc. but so much cheaper.

Radda

With so much marketing hype out there, and so many bold promises being made, it’s hard to know which skincare products you can trust. We’ve all experienced the frustration, and, at times, crushing disappointment, of splashing out on a beauty product that has promised exceptional results only to find that it was all talk and no real
results. I always check the ingredients on the package, only buy natural products with great reviews, yes they all have to be great. I dont buy any skincare i used to buy before unless they are made from natural and clean ingredients. It will come as no surprise that a skincare product, no matter how well marketed, is only as good as it’s ingredients. So, that’s where we should all start!

suki31999189

For me quality is the size of products how many mls in a bottle and of the mls what's are the main ingredients. Is it chemical or water or aloe vera. I determine quality by brand reputation as well. Do they have good values eg test on animals, clean ingredients? I also determine by price of mls 100mls for $ isn't something that would be good quality most of the time.

s

I got skincare No7 pack from priceline last Christmas and it works really good only have to put it on once to notice a difference.

wify

Good ingredence

MumAils

Natural ingredients, not tested on animals and that it gives my skin a natural fresh feel and glow

Chrissy30692783

Natural ingredients that work! Although some brands are far too expensive and so many tween kids are trying to purchase them at too young an age.

Belinda30587430

Tailored service of highest quality & expertise. Leaders in the trade.. with a high level of experience and customer service

MazzyJ

I can't use sunscreen I'm allergic to the SPF chemicals. I get extremely itchy and then get a rash, so now the only time I go outside is if I have no choice like putting the bins out and driving to the Doctors or food shopping

Swetha3258

Good in texture

Rabia3261

Quality means which really effects on skin

Chetna32003097

I think quality matters but for skin care I would rather go to natural products for example for removing dark spots with turmeric, coffee, yoghurt make a paste and rub once in week . Then moisturise . For hair use Rosemarie herb boil it in water use that water if you don’t have allergies in your hairs twice a week . Always try on a patch before whole procedure. Drink plenty of water . Walk 30 minutes. Me time . Talk to your favourite people . Ignore negative energy people.

baccus

When selecting skincare products, I recommend focusing on a few key indicators. High-quality products tend to have reputable, transparent brands that clearly list ingredients, ensuring safety and effectiveness. Look for clinical trials, dermatologist recommendations, and certifications such as cruelty-free or eco-friendly, which are excellent signs of quality.

When shopping for skincare, high-quality products typically contain active ingredients with proven benefits, such as hyaluronic acid, retinol, or vitamin C. Consistency in texture, packaging that preserves the product’s efficacy, and a track record of customer satisfaction are also important.

As for pricing, higher cost doesn’t always mean higher quality. It’s about finding products with a balance between effective ingredients and those that suit your skin type. For me, quality means delivering results while respecting the skin’s health, with formulations that truly nourish and protect.

MissStrabo

i try to look for more natural and less chemicals in my products - i have also moved to a product that my Dr recommended. I also look for the words hypo allergenic and non comodogenic which means safe for sensitive skin and won't block pores.