An expert has said that the key to good skincare isn’t massively costly high end products - but instead people should be buying alternatives for around £3 from bargain basement outlets like Lidl, Aldi and Primark. Scott McGlynn, 35 - host of Celebrity Skin Talk - said that when he was young and suffering from acne he tried all sorts of expensive treatment, which didn’t work properly.
Scott hosts an Instagram talk show where he chats with different celebrities and shares his skincare hacks with the world. He explained that some of the best products on the market cost as little as £3 from budget supermarkets such as Lidl and Aldi.
Scott said: “Growing up I had bad acne and I used so many products that damaged my skin and dried it out. I was only 16 and I wasted all my McDonalds wages on expensive products, but I was being sold things that didn’t work.
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“I remember going into Debenhams and Howells and spending £100 on things that didn’t work. I soon discovered what worked for me and learnt about ingredients.”
He started learning more about skincare - collaborating with brands such as Dermologica - and quickly became fascinated by the science behind healthy skin. He said: “One of the first things I learned was you can use make your own face wipes.
“You can buy reusable large facial pads for £1.49 from B&M and use your own cleanser. My favourite cleanser at the moment is the Cien cleansing milk from Lidl that costs just £1.79.”
Another hack Scott recommends - which costs just pennies - is using a tea bag for puffy and tired eyes. Scott reveals another free way to revitalise your eyes- by putting old tea lights in the fridge over night and placing them on your lids.
Scott added: “I often have late nights and this solution is completely free as most people already have them in their homes. You brew the teabag, then wet a reusable facial pad with the tea, you then can place it onto your eyes and have a well deserved rest.
“After you’ve used your tea lights pop them in the fridge, I leave mine over night. I have a lay down, pop them on my eyes so they’re lovely and de-puffed for the rest of the day.”
The skincare expert revealed there are amazing products available on the high street that too many people shy away from in favour of pricier, designer brands. He added: “Even Primark has blown up.
“The Primark Vitamin C cream is an exact dupe of the Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Face Base.” The Primark Vitamin C moisturiser retails at just £3.50 whereas the designer alternative would set you back £49.
Scott’s favourite moisturisers are ones from Revolution which all retail for less than £10. “They are incredible, they’re so nice and so rich, which are perfect for winter,” he said.
Scott’s suggestions:
Cien cleansing milk from Lidl - £1.79
Any tea bag and a face pad - pennies
The Primark Vitamin C moisturiser - £3.50
Revolution Skincare Ceramides Moisture Cream - £9
Old tea lights - free
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