If you’re thinking, “Why is it that some of the products I love have lasted a lifetime?,” the answer is that they all have a formula, and there’s a lot of overlap between brands. 

As long as you use your products right and avoid products that have been used more than once, you can get them to last forever.

That’s why I recommend trying to find brands that have a longer shelf life, like Nivea, which claims that their products are 10 times more effective than other brands.

But you should also try to find products that are more effective in different areas of your body, and not just for the sake of longevity.

For instance, I like to use the foundation of Bebella, and the foundations of L’Oréal and Estée Lauder are great for light skin, but if you’re more prone to oily skin, I’d definitely avoid the foundations.

You might be surprised at the difference between what I use, but I think it’s worth noting that they’re both great for moisturizing, and I don’t really use them for oily skin.

You should always be mindful of the ingredients you use, too. 

In this article, we’ll take a look at the most popular brands in the beauty industry and their formulas, how they compare to each other, and whether or not you should consider using one over the other.

You can find more beauty advice from my colleagues at Everyday Feminism at my  blog  and at  Everyday Feminists  where I also answer questions about gender and gender equality. 

This post was originally published on My Beauty Diary, and republished here with permission.