topic Re: Fancy Containers in Beauty

Fancy Containers

CherryHugs — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:42:34 GMT

Some of the skin care brands use fancy containers.

I dont need these since once the products are used they

are tossed into the trash. I prefer lower prices and simple

containers.

Do you agree or disagree?

Re: Fancy Containers

Peaches McPhee — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:29:55 GMT

One thing I have learned from YouTube is that many people really do care about containers and boxes. I watch some handbag videos, where the person is unboxing a new bag, and she goes on about how nice the packaging is - not the box itself, but the envelopes/receipts/confetti/thank you note is included and how nice it looks.

Well, I could not possibly care less, but there are plenty who do. I vote for lower prices.

Re: Fancy Containers

Still Raining — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:30:22 GMT

All the studies I have seen say that the main costs are profit and marketing. Ingredients and containers are the cheap stuff.

Re: Fancy Containers

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:38:29 GMT

Fancy containers don’t impress me.

Re: Fancy Containers

tucsongal — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 16:47:03 GMT

It depends what you mean by a fancy container. I would not purchase a skin care product in a jar other than a simple moisturizer. I need a pump or other system but it doesn’t have to be anything special.

Re: Fancy Containers

Shanus — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:07:45 GMT

@Still Raining wrote:
All the studies I have seen say that the main costs are profit and marketing. Ingredients and containers are the cheap stuff.

@Still Raining Wouldn't you assume that depends on the brand and the ingredients involved?

Re: Fancy Containers

jpie — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:12:49 GMT

Some of my skin care items are in my bathroom cabinets. Basic jars and tubes are fine with me, even if placed on the counter.

Re: Fancy Containers

Katcat1 — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:40:05 GMT

It's a marketing tool to get women's attention. However, I would also rather have it simple and have the price more reasonable. I love my current skincare because it is fun. My moisturizer is light blue, my facial cleanser is aqua and the facial scrub pale pink. It's fun to have colors.

Re: Fancy Containers

Grouchomarx — Tue, 16 Jun 2020 19:32:20 GMT

I appreciate nicer packaging. I especially don't like face creams or serums packed in plastic. I want glass for the good stuff. Korres makes their face butter in an ugly plastic tub and it made me not like the product!

Re: Fancy Containers

tototwo — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:13:39 GMT

I buy the products, not fancy packaging. Except that I do prefer airless pumps or upside-down squeeze tubes for product safety and ease of use. Packaging doesn't need to be beautiful, just safe and convenient. Empty containers/dispensers go into recycling.

Re: Fancy Containers

Kabella — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:13:16 GMT

Yes, I am guilty of loving the Tatcha containers. I do use a few of the products which I feel are worth the cost imo because you need less of the product & work well for my skin, I love the way they look on my vanity. ETA: I did not toss the face cream jar with the golden spoon but rather transfer my moisturizer into the Tatcha jar.

Re: Fancy Containers

lovesrecess — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 02:30:17 GMT

I don't think I have ever chosen a pricey beauty product due to its fancy packaging; if it does what I want it to do, I don't care if it comes in a plain brown paper bag...the fancy packaging is supposed to make you think the product is better or higher quality; .not sure that is always the case.

Re: Fancy Containers

beautybee — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:09:33 GMT

Effective ingriedients and an affordable price point are most important to me. Also, I have most of my skincare in a drawer away from direct sunlight.

I would never purchase skincare based on a fancy container.

While they're at it, please take out the plastic handbags as an incentive to buy. Put that energy and resources in better ingriedents and/or lower prices. I see so many of those junky bags that end up at the thrift store or in the trash.

Re: Fancy Containers

Harpa — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:39:35 GMT

Neither would I ever purchase because of fancy packaging. Actually, for me, it's a bit of a turn off.

Re: Fancy Containers

depglass — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:46:57 GMT

I once watched a couple unboxing videos to find out what was included in certain kits. That info should have been made available from whomever was selling the item in the first place. I find those you tube videos yawn inducing. In fact I find most you tube videos boring, with the exception of musical numbers.

Re: Fancy Containers

ellietoo — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:03:39 GMT

As far as skin care goes I really do not care much about having a fancy jar etc. I prefer a pump for some things but other than that I don't really care. Packaging is a waste in many cases. Why on earth do they waste so much on what they pack things in? As far as makeup goes there are some things that I prefer to have look nice, like a compact or an eyeshadow palette. I don't like it when they look like they were made for a 5 year old though.

Re: Fancy Containers

wilma — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:31:04 GMT

@CherryHugs

I don’t need fancy packaging either. I do prefer containers with tubes or pumps. Instead of throwing away the containers I recycle mine like @tototwo

Re: Fancy Containers

wig4usc — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 06:43:02 GMT

I do like the container to feel substantial, I prefer glass over plastic for most, and I do like something that’s aesthetically appealing.

Re: Fancy Containers

CherryHugs — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:33:07 GMT

I have not ever cared about what a product or item is packaged in, dont need pretty containers or packaging. Just good clean products and simple containers are fine!

Oh and good prices, nothing outrageous in prices.

Re: Fancy Containers

Sooner — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 15:43:07 GMT

Yes! I love fancy packaging! I used to buy a lot of makeup but haven't in a long time. I discovered that you only need a few lipsticks--a couple in the pink family, warmer coral family, and neutral group. Beyond that they are pretty much all alike.

Especially lipsticks, I buy higher end because I think the colors are nicer and they are usually a better consistency and pigmentation level. And I LOVE pretty packaging. I don't need a lot of colors I need a few that look good on me. And I find brand coloring to be more consistent.

So yes, that adds greatly to my pleasure in using makeup and skincare products. And by buying what I love only it cuts down on clutter, and the expense and waste of trying a buch of cheap stuff because it is cheap.