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What is a product that you won’t accept a generic alternative for? (lemmy.world)

submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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For example, if you insist on buying Advil instead of store brand ibuprofen. I mean, you’d be wasting your money in that example, but you do you

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Certain skin products for me. It makes such a big difference to get some well recommended brands rather than risk it with a random one.

Cetaphil and Cerave are usually solid, and otherwise I refer to the CDA when unsure:

https://dermatology.ca/recognized-products/skincare/ (note that you can scroll within the list to see everything)

The list is for stuff that is

Low potential for irritation

Fragrance free or unscented

Do not contain the most common allergens

Non-comedogenic

But I specifically look for non-comedogenic and fragrance free. The latter because my old workplace had this as a requirement, and now I prefer it

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

If you like Cetaphil and Cerave, you will also like Vanicream and Eucerin.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I've seen Eucerin around, I'll have to look into Vanicream

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

If you're looking for stuff for your face, I also recommend the following Korean beauty items. Nows a good time to buy them from kbeauty online retailers because most are doing deals and free shipping (November 11 is a Korean holiday):

Illyoon Ato Ceramide Concentrate Cream
Etude House Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream