SPENDING hundreds of dollars on luxury brands doesn’t guarantee they will be more effective than cheaper skincare products, according to an expert. Dr. Ross Perry recommended an affordable brand among his tips for a healthy complexion.

Dr. Perry is the Medical Director of Cosmedics , which has five skin clinics located throughout London and another in Bristol, England. Speaking to The U.

S. Sun, he shared advice for beautiful skin on a budget. DOCTOR’S ORDERS Dr.

Perry said there is an “abundance” of expensive products that are cleverly marketed. Be mindful not to get tricked by fancy packaging and spend more than necessary on skincare. Read more anti-aging tips “You cannot buy a ‘miracle in a jar’ some of the cheaper skin products out there such as La Roche Posay do just as good a job,” he said.

“It’s about understanding your own skin and using products suitable.” He revealed that at-home face masks made using cupboard ingredients can be just as effective as over-the-counter skin products. “It’s a great way to relax and destress, also an at-home steam is a good way of opening up the pores once a week,” he said.

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Perry said using SPF 30 or higher to protect the s.