5 Pakistani skincare products under Rs500 that actually work
Who says you have to break the bank in order to look your best?
Yes, there are many expensive skincare products that are considered the holy grail by beauty aficionados; I'm one of those people. The amount I spend on skincare products is something I can't disclose because I'm tired of being told I have a problem. I am not an addict! I can quit whenever I want, okay!?
Recently I made a trip to the mall and the only thing I needed was a locally produced product. I realised this is one product I always need to have in my skincare arsenal. But what if they're more? What other products can I get from local beauty brands that'll do the trick for the my skin? Because lets be honest, as Pakistanis our skin concerns differ from those of consumers in the United States or Europe or East Asia, where many big brands are based and manufactured.
We know that in Karachi, a foreign product that'll promise you a 'dewy' complexion will basically convert your skin into a surface to fry an egg on. We need products tailored for our skin's needs and the best way to do that is to check out our own local brands!
But guess what? We didn't wanna stop there!
I know you guys, come on, yes I do. Why spend half our salary on one face mask? I need to spend my paycheck on food, so I need to make sure the stuff I get is affordable. Also, the conspiracy theorist in me claims that most expensive products are a hoax and it's just branding that makes people obsess over them.
So I went through my own stash and compiled five amazing skincare products from Pakistani brands that are under Rs500.
1) Sandal Powder by Saeed Ghani
Price: Rs150
While this list is in no particular order, I need this single-use product to be number one. Anyone who knows me knows that I rave about this powder like crazy. Just add water and turn it into a mask, or even add it to your favorite scrub for the extra freshness.