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💄 Do Expensive Beauty Products Actually Work Better Than Affordable Ones?

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  Introduction ✨ Walk into any beauty store and the price spread hits you before the fragrance does. One serum costs as much as a week’s groceries. Another sits quietly on the bottom shelf for the price of a latte. Both promise glow, firmness, smoothness, confidence, maybe even a better life. It’s fair to ask the uncomfortable question. Are expensive beauty products truly better, or are we paying for vibes, packaging, and a really persuasive story? The honest answer is nuanced, occasionally inconvenient, and very freeing once you understand it. Price can matter. Often it doesn’t. And sometimes the affordable option quietly outperforms the luxury darling everyone’s raving about. Let’s talk about why. 🧠 What You’re Actually Paying For Before ingredients even enter the chat, price is already doing a lot of work. When a product is expensive, you’re often paying for • Brand prestige • Packaging design • Marketing campaigns • Influencer partnerships • Retail placement • Sensory ex...