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Equate brand skincare - inexpensive knockoffs with great ingredient decks!

Blondelle — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:26:27 GMT

I know a lot of the beauties here are on a budget but we still want great skincare. Even if we could afford it no one wants to pay more than they have to. I was on the Walmart site and looking for a Strivectin product when this brand came up. It seems they do knockoffs of name brand skincare. Ordinarily I would just bypass these but the reviews are stellar, and the prices so much better than the original. This quality of ingredients usually cost so much more as peptides are expensive.

They have the Strivectin-TL neck tightening product at $19.99 for 1.7 oz, and their SD eye cream below. They aren't exact but close. The ingredients are really impressive as are the reviews.

Equate Beauty Anti-Wrinkle Eye Concentrate has innovative eye brighteners, soft focus light diffusers and more efficient peptides to work as an effective anti-aging eye care product. It's engineered with innovative Bio-Active PEP-417 Biopeptide, a ground-breaking formula that accelerates the rebuilding of skin layers. Proven both in clinical trials and in your mirror, this unique formulation contains a complex of: natural stem cells--accelerate skin cell regeneration, haloxyl--reduces dark circles under the eyes, eyeliss--prevents and reduces under-eye puffiness, and Pepha-tight--firms the skin around the eyes and prevents wrinkles. After 14 days, eyes are less puffy and look renewed. After 28 days, eyes look less saggy and firmer. After 56 days, eyes look less fatigued and younger.

Equate Beauty Anti-Wrinkle Eye Concentrate:

Minimizes appearance of lines, dark circles and puffiness
Paraben free
Fragrance free
Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)

Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isopropyl Isostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, C 12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Tea-Lectate, Serine, Urea, Sorbitol, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Peg-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Steareth-20, Chrysin, N-Hydroxysuccinimide, Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Algae Extract, Pullulan, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Ppg-5-Ceteth-20, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexyglycerin, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Isopropyl Myristate, Tetrapeptide-21, Peg-8, Peg-8/Smdi Copolymer, Palmitoyl Myristyl Serinate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Caffeine, Microcrystalline Wax, Dimethicone, Sodium Acrylate/ Acroyloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Dipeptide-2, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3, Triethanolamine, Titanium Dioxide Edta, Bisabolol, Benzoic Acid, Resveratrol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, BHT, Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract, Hyaluronic Acid.

Costs all of $13.28 for 1 oz.

You know what they say though about things too good to be true! Any one here try their products?

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maziegirl — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 18:29:23 GMT

Wow!! I want to try that eye cream! Sounds like a great deal! Thanks for posting! I wonder if they have it in stores also, or just online. I'll have to investigate. Thanks Blondelle!

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sciencegeek_1 — Wed, 23 Apr 2014 22:20:57 GMT

Sorry. I don't shop at Walmart/Sams. Those low prices cost us lots because their workers aren't paid a living wage and most have to rely on EBT/food stamps.

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Irishrose136 — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 00:42:51 GMT

On 4/23/2014 maziegirl said:
Wow!! I want to try that eye cream! Sounds like a great deal! Thanks for posting! I wonder if they have it in stores also, or just online. I'll have to investigate. Thanks Blondelle!

My question also, maziegirl. Thanks for the info Blondelle!

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Tigriss — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 00:57:17 GMT

WalMart has some great clones, even of Clinique. I'll check them out when I pop into do my shopping.

BTW, WM is the only department store within 90 miles, so if I can get a better price there, I go, but if Amazon does, I have them ship it. I only get to a Target a few times a year. We do have a KMart, but it is the same as WM. We do have Dollar General dollar stores but those too are the same. Most place will pay minimum wages in rural areas, so we all do what we can do, even if that means supporting the enemy to support its workers, our community.

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BellaCarro — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:02:35 GMT

Where are the items made?

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Irshgrl31201 — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:06:22 GMT

On 4/23/2014 sciencegeek said:
Sorry. I don't shop at Walmart/Sams. Those low prices cost us lots because their workers aren't paid a living wage and most have to rely on EBT/food stamps.

I don't shop at Walmart either and haven't even been in a Walmart for about 20 yrs but I am just curious do you also not shop at Target because their hourly employees are in the exact same boat along with many other grocery stores, etc...

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BeckiWV — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:09:39 GMT

I haven't tried these items, per se, but I have used Equate face wipes that I like just as well as Pond Exfoliating wipes. I have also used an Equate knock off of an Olay Regenerist serum that was pretty nice too.

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Irshgrl31201 — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:13:28 GMT

On 4/23/2014 BeckiWV said:
I haven't tried these items, per se, but I have used Equate face wipes that I like just as well as Pond Exfoliating wipes. I have also used an Equate knock off of an Olay Regenerist serum that was pretty nice too.

I have noticed that many Equate brand substitutes on Makeupalley.com get better reviews that some of the name brands that they dupe.

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sweetkelly — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:15:37 GMT

On 4/23/2014 sciencegeek said:
Sorry. I don't shop at Walmart/Sams. Those low prices cost us lots because their workers aren't paid a living wage and most have to rely on EBT/food stamps.

I am sorry that WM doesn't pay a higher wage......I am. However, People do influence the types of jobs they are able to get. Don't blast me without considering. I have been a teacher for 24 years and most school systems do a good job. If WM is not meeting your financial needs go back to school, move, do something to have better opportunities. For the most part, we are captain's of our own ships.

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suzyQ3 — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:18:24 GMT

On 4/23/2014 tigriss said:
WalMart has some great clones, even of Clinique. I'll check them out when I pop into do my shopping.

BTW, WM is the only department store within 90 miles, so if I can get a better price there, I go, but if Amazon does, I have them ship it. I only get to a Target a few times a year. We do have a KMart, but it is the same as WM. We do have Dollar General dollar stores but those too are the same. Most place will pay minimum wages in rural areas, so we all do what we can do, even if that means supporting the enemy to support its workers, our community.

That's nicely stated, tigriss. It reminds me of an editorial I read in today's Los Angeles Times regarding the need for much more oversight and regulation of clothing factories in some countries. It was referencing the horrible fire in Bangladesh. The people there, including labor activists, vehemently oppose a boycott and instead fight for action to improve the conditions. If you're interested, HERE is the editorial. The two situations may not be identical, but it's still something to think about.

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luv pzzl — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:19:23 GMT

On 4/23/2014 sweetkelly said:
On 4/23/2014 sciencegeek said:
Sorry. I don't shop at Walmart/Sams. Those low prices cost us lots because their workers aren't paid a living wage and most have to rely on EBT/food stamps.

I am sorry that WM doesn't pay a higher wage......I am. However, People do influence the types of jobs they are able to get. Don't blast me without considering. I have been a teacher for 24 years and most school systems do a good job. If WM is not meeting your financial needs go back to school, move, do something to have better opportunities. For the most part, we are captain's of our own ships.

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sweetkelly — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:24:51 GMT

On 4/23/2014 jljm said:
On 4/23/2014 sweetkelly said:
On 4/23/2014 sciencegeek said:
Sorry. I don't shop at Walmart/Sams. Those low prices cost us lots because their workers aren't paid a living wage and most have to rely on EBT/food stamps.

I am sorry that WM doesn't pay a higher wage......I am. However, People do influence the types of jobs they are able to get. Don't blast me without considering. I have been a teacher for 24 years and most school systems do a good job. If WM is not meeting your financial needs go back to school, move, do something to have better opportunities. For the most part, we are captain's of our own ships.

Can't believe the first acknowledgement was a thumbs up! I am not a mean person, just so exhausted by seeing people not be what they can be in this world!

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BeckiWV — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:25:17 GMT

On 4/23/2014 tigriss said:
WalMart has some great clones, even of Clinique. I'll check them out when I pop into do my shopping.

BTW, WM is the only department store within 90 miles, so if I can get a better price there, I go, but if Amazon does, I have them ship it. I only get to a Target a few times a year. We do have a KMart, but it is the same as WM. We do have Dollar General dollar stores but those too are the same. Most place will pay minimum wages in rural areas, so we all do what we can do, even if that means supporting the enemy to support its workers, our community.

Great post. I try to support my local stores (and local jobs) as much as I can. These may not be the best jobs, but they are jobs and people still need them. If nobody shops at Wal-mart, etc., they will just lay people off more than they already have and then they have no job.

I do shop online too, but only for things I can't get locally. Plus, I just enjoy getting out to stores and looking around.

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Akane — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:26:05 GMT

On 4/23/2014 sciencegeek said:
Sorry. I don't shop at Walmart/Sams. Those low prices cost us lots because their workers aren't paid a living wage and most have to rely on EBT/food stamps.

Walmart has created jobs for many people that were without. Do you not patronize any business that pays minimum wage? You really are out of touch with reality.

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BeckiWV — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:26:41 GMT

On 4/23/2014 Irshgrl31201 said:
On 4/23/2014 BeckiWV said:
I haven't tried these items, per se, but I have used Equate face wipes that I like just as well as Pond Exfoliating wipes. I have also used an Equate knock off of an Olay Regenerist serum that was pretty nice too.

I have noticed that many Equate brand substitutes on Makeupalley.com get better reviews that some of the name brands that they dupe.

They really do seem to be quality products.

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suzyQ3 — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:27:48 GMT

On 4/23/2014 sweetkelly said:
On 4/23/2014 sciencegeek said:
Sorry. I don't shop at Walmart/Sams. Those low prices cost us lots because their workers aren't paid a living wage and most have to rely on EBT/food stamps.

I am sorry that WM doesn't pay a higher wage......I am. However, People do influence the types of jobs they are able to get. Don't blast me without considering. I have been a teacher for 24 years and most school systems do a good job. If WM is not meeting your financial needs go back to school, move, do something to have better opportunities. For the most part, we are captain's of our own ships.

I think we are probably getting way off track here. I appreciate your opinion, but I'm also a teacher and am not a big believer in the "bootstrap" philosophy. There are way too many variables to rely on something as general "do something to have better opportunities" or "we are captains of our own ships."

IMO, we can't forget the good luck to have been born to a certain family in a certain area and the good timing of being in the right place at the right time. I feel that I and mine had that good luck and try to remember that there but for the grace of God go I.

The logical conclusion to the thought process that it's all up to the individual is not a pretty one, as far as I'm concerned. I hope we never embrace social Darwinism.

ETA: sweetkelly, for the record, I didn't infer any mean-spirit in your post. I just have a different view.

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Tinkrbl44 — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:28:02 GMT

I think their Equate line is exceptional .... if you take things like cold remedies (Robitussin) or Zantac, their generic versions save you a TON of money.

Well, maybe not a ton .... but several hundred pounds.

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sweetkelly — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:50:37 GMT

On 4/23/2014 suzyQ3 said:
On 4/23/2014 sweetkelly said:
On 4/23/2014 sciencegeek said:
Sorry. I don't shop at Walmart/Sams. Those low prices cost us lots because their workers aren't paid a living wage and most have to rely on EBT/food stamps.

I am sorry that WM doesn't pay a higher wage......I am. However, People do influence the types of jobs they are able to get. Don't blast me without considering. I have been a teacher for 24 years and most school systems do a good job. If WM is not meeting your financial needs go back to school, move, do something to have better opportunities. For the most part, we are captain's of our own ships.

I think we are probably getting way off track here. I appreciate your opinion, but I'm also a teacher and am not a big believer in the "bootstrap" philosophy. There are way too many variables to rely on something as general "do something to have better opportunities" or "we are captains of our own ships."

IMO, we can't forget the good luck to have been born to a certain family in a certain area and the good timing of being in the right place at the right time. I feel that I and mine had that good luck and try to remember that there but for the grace of God go I.

The logical conclusion to the thought process that it's all up to the individual is not a pretty one, as far as I'm concerned. I hope we never embrace social Darwinism.

ETA: sweetkelly, for the record, I didn't infer any mean-spirit in your post. I just have a different view.

hello fellow teacher friend! i appreciate your point of view as well. Go teachers go!!!

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sweetkelly — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 01:50:38 GMT

On 4/23/2014 suzyQ3 said:
On 4/23/2014 sweetkelly said:
On 4/23/2014 sciencegeek said:
Sorry. I don't shop at Walmart/Sams. Those low prices cost us lots because their workers aren't paid a living wage and most have to rely on EBT/food stamps.

I am sorry that WM doesn't pay a higher wage......I am. However, People do influence the types of jobs they are able to get. Don't blast me without considering. I have been a teacher for 24 years and most school systems do a good job. If WM is not meeting your financial needs go back to school, move, do something to have better opportunities. For the most part, we are captain's of our own ships.

I think we are probably getting way off track here. I appreciate your opinion, but I'm also a teacher and am not a big believer in the "bootstrap" philosophy. There are way too many variables to rely on something as general "do something to have better opportunities" or "we are captains of our own ships."

IMO, we can't forget the good luck to have been born to a certain family in a certain area and the good timing of being in the right place at the right time. I feel that I and mine had that good luck and try to remember that there but for the grace of God go I.

The logical conclusion to the thought process that it's all up to the individual is not a pretty one, as far as I'm concerned. I hope we never embrace social Darwinism.

ETA: sweetkelly, for the record, I didn't infer any mean-spirit in your post. I just have a different view.

hello fellow teacher friend! i appreciate your point of view as well. Go teachers go!!!