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- Dr. Bhate notes that budget skincare items may share active ingredients with luxury brands, but formulations differ and affect performance.
- She advises consumers to check the position of active ingredients on the ingredient list and research unfamiliar terms.
- For products with potentially irritating ingredients like retinol or vitamin C, she recommends specialized brands with rigorous testing.
- This guidance comes as UK shoppers increasingly explore affordable skincare alternatives.
