I'm a saving expert – my savvy trick means you can get Boots products for a fraction of the price, anyone can do it
AISLE SAY I'm a saving expert – my savvy trick means you can get Boots products for a fraction of the price, anyone can do it
MANY of us love heading to Boots to pick up some beauty essentials - but there could be a way to save money each time.
A finance expert has shared that there is an easy hack many people can do next time they are in store.
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Her favourite Hyaluronic Acid is £5.40 in the women's section
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A similar product costs just £2.50 for more product in the men's section
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A finance expert advised how you can save in Boots by switching aisles
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She shared how women should not be tempted to 'pay more for pink packaging.'
In a clip on her @thefinancegurl account, she shared how she wanted to stock up on her favourite Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser from Boots.
She explained: 'It costs £5.40 for the 30ml bottle but if you head over to the men's skincare section you can get exactly the same product for way cheaper.
'This one costs £2.50 for 50ml of product so you're actually getting more product for half the price.
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'When you compare the ingredients side by side they are identical.
'Nothing is different apart from the fact that one is in green packaging and one is in pink packaging.'
She advised when you are shopping for toiletries that it is worth checking if the men's section has a cheaper alternative as 'pink tax' is 'very real.'
Her video has racked up a staggering 600,000 views, and sparked a debate in the comments.
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One person wrote: 'BAN THE PINK TAX.'
Another added: 'Great info to know sis. Thank you.'
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However, one person theorised: 'Isn't most pink tax just because there's higher demand among women so they add a higher price?
'In which case the real issue isn't misogyny it's capitalism and exploitation of consumers that everyone should be mad at.'
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And one shared: 'I feel like this issue applies to unnecessary products, too, like meds that are designed and sold as 'period pain relief' products when it's literally just paracetamol and ibuprofen in the one capsule.'
BOOTS BARGAINS
Kat Leech, who is better known online as Kat Saves, recently took to social media to share some of the best beauty buys from Boots for anyone on a budget.
The recommendations came from her own loyal followers, many of whom swear by the staples on the shelves.
First up, Kat showed off the Boots Everyday Shampoo and Conditioner, which are just 75p each and come in a delicious coconut and vanilla scent - what's not to love?
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You can't go wrong with shampoo and conditioner for 75p
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"That is an absolute bargain," Kat said in the viral video.
And if you've got curly locks, the Boots Curl Creme might be the one for you.
It's just £1.99 for a large tub and one hair fan said it's "excellent if anyone is looking for something affordable."
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One shopper even left a review online and wrote: "Have used this for many years, have dry highlighted soft fine hair and curls. My curls like it and it is not too sticky. It is very good value for money."
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