As a beauty editor, I’m bombarded with new products every single day. It’s great, don’t get me wrong, every day is like Christmas in my postbox, but it means my beauty outlook is somewhat jaded. I’m fatigued by fancy formulas that cost the earth and promise the Milky Way but ultimately fall short. I roll my eyes at the release of any new vitamin C serum (another one?!) that I know won't live up to its claims—it takes a lot for a product to actually make it into my tight roster of daily go-tos.
Then there’s the fact that life is expensive, beauty products are expensive and it’s a privilege to be able to afford good products. My friend recently told me (after I told her off for her worrying lack of SPF application) that she simply couldn’t afford to use sunscreen every day, let alone the right amount to ensure effective sun protection. Honestly? It didn’t surprise me, but it was a shock to hear nonetheless. A reality check, if you will.
