The Best Beauty Investments I’ve Ever Made (And the Ones I Regret)
Beauty Products I’d Buy Again (Without Hesitation)
I’ve tested more beauty products and gadgets than I care to admit—some were absolute gems, and others... well, let’s just say I wouldn’t make the same mistake twice. Here are the beauty investments I’d hands-down repurchase, and the ones I wish I’d left on the shelf.
💖 Worth Every Penny
1. LED Light Therapy Mask
It felt like a splurge, but it’s been a skin savior during hormonal breakouts and dull winter months.
Clearer skin over time
Calms redness and irritation
Feels like an at-home facial
2. High-Quality Vitamin C Serum
After trying half a dozen drugstore versions, I finally invested in one with a stable form of Vitamin C, and the difference was unreal.
Brighter complexion
Faded dark spots
Smooth texture
I recommend something like this with L-ascorbic acid.
3. Facial Steamer
Makes masking and exfoliating 10x more effective and turns your bathroom into a spa.
Opens pores
Softens skin
Helps with congestion
This one is compact and works like a charm.
4. Professional-Grade Hair Dryer
Cuts drying time in half, adds shine, and has actually improved the health of my hair.
Less heat damage
Sleeker results
Lasts for years
I use this and it’s still going strong.
🙃 Not Worth the Hype (For Me)
1. Expensive Jade Rollers
A $50 face roller doesn’t do much more than the $12 one. And honestly? I barely used it.
Pretty, but impractical
Minimal long-term results
Better alternatives exist (like an ice roller)
2. Subscription Beauty Boxes
It felt fun at first, but I ended up with a drawer full of mini products I never used.
Not tailored to my skin/hair type
Wasteful packaging
Hardly any full-size value
3. Trendy Skincare Dupes
I wanted to love the cheaper versions of high-end products, but they often didn’t deliver the same results.
Irritated my skin
Didn’t last as long
Sometimes had worse ingredients
Spend Where It Matters
Some things really are worth the investment. When a product works, improves your confidence, and actually lasts, it’s not just a beauty buy—it’s self-care.
That said, I’ve also learned that not everything expensive is effective. Sometimes the best choices are the ones that work for you, not the ones with the most hype.
Take it from someone who’s tried it all: invest in the staples, question the trends, and never underestimate the power of a really good serum.
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