Beauty

[KweenB]

There's a significant increase in my health insurance premiums starting in January. My car died, so I had to buy another one. As much as I love Dr. Denese's products, I need to find cheaper alternatives to my retinol, vitamin c, peel, and moisturizer.

I thought I might try to make my own vitamin c solution but would appreciate any recommendations for the rest.

Also, I'm curious if you guys think this looks like a good retinol product? Not sure if water being the first ingredient is good. It has all 5 star reviews for the ones that actually reviewed it. What do you think?

Water (Aqua), C-12-15 Alkyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Retinyl Palmitate, Isostearic Acid, Triethanolamine, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-40 Stearate, Cyclomethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Dimethiconol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Fragrance, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Methylparaben. Propylparaben, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl MethyIsilanol Pectinate, Beta-Carotene.