That last line has me busting up.

The less electronic components and moving parts, the less there is to go wrong

Bonus, sometimes the clothes you can get second-hand are higher end as well!

I love the inexpensive brand NYX!

I need to check out this moisturizer from Aldi!

With the paracetamol, the supermarket own and the branded one will have the same product licence number and will actually be the same thing. There was a program on UK TV some years ago comparing different over the counter drugs and, their prices and their marketing. One example was a painkiller targeted at period pain which cost £3.50 for a box. It has the same product licence number as something else which cost about £1. The £1 product was marketed at something else. For shampoo, I have to use something like Nizoral as I have psoriasis on my scalp.

As a hairstylist I can say this isn't always the case. There's so many hidden chemicals in store bought shampoo that can be cancer causing or cause scalp issues or build up on the hair. There are definitely some salon brands that are c**p. But if you find a genuinely good one, the trick is less is more. You don't need to use as much of it as a store brand. Sometimes people think it doesn't work because it makes the hair feel oily, that just means you're using too much.

Just about all store brands are as good as name brands. Except the Walmart Good Value store brand.

Im the opposite. I used to use suave 3 in 1. I atayed with my sister once and used her girly products and really like the stuff. So now my shower looks like a woman lives here.

I started losing my hair so just shave it all off now. I used to use shampoos to thicken my hair and whatnot. Obviously no need for that anymore so I just use one soap for everything: Dr. Bronner's Pure Castile Liquid Soap. It's pretty much all purpose, so I use it for my 'hair', my body, my laundry, my dishes, etc. I use Peppermint during the spring and summer because it's super cooling and not-overly fragrant. It's great. I use Almond for the other two seasons.

I buy the majority of my cleaning supplies at the dollar store.

Yeah, Tesco bleach is way cheaper than Clorox

Yes, I am a granny and also understand the value of generics !! I use Aldi face creams too, but the perfume they use is ghastly. I try to find another type there but to date, they all stink the same rank smell. I can't be the only one who hates the smell( not like the usual face cream with soft aromatic perfume)

Makeup artist here--- would love if anyone knows the ALDI moisturizer mentioned!

I'm with you on this. I wish my mom was alive so she could see how the apple didn't fall very far.

Vaseline for face is fantastic. Never going back!

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While a lot of store brands are frequently made in the same factories as name brands this is one I can’t agree with re: lotion. I used to struggle with dry, itchy hands that bled every winter but ever since I discovered lotion from LUSH my hands stay silky all winter long. I might be able to get something cheaper at a farmers market but for now I’ll stick with LUSH. Sure, their products are expensive but they *work* and they actually look and smell like their ingredients!!

Granny was right.

Everyone is different and it f*ck*ing changes!!!

Ex hairdresser here. Yes the quality of non salon products has improved a lot, but there's still a lot of filler and c**p in them. Also if you have been using a high silicone shampoo / conditioner, you need to get that out before a good shampoo can take effect. A teaspoon of baking soda added to your shampoo and left in for a minute should do that. A lot of hairdresser don't understand how to choose the right shampoo for the client's hair, AND never tell the client how to use them properly. So here's my 2 tips on how to get the most of your Salon shampoo 1) use way less that you think you need - about the size of 2 peas 2) Shampoo twice (yes!), but on the first shampoo, give your scalp a good scrub then rinse out immediately. You can even use a cheapie for this. On the second wash, massage throughout your hair, then LEAVE IT ON until you're just about finished with your shower. You can put conditioner on the ends at the same time. Boom.

I use Aldi's aveeno like hand cream and it's even better than aveeno 😁

I have to disagree on shampoo. My hair is kind of temperamental. I usually use Shea Moisture coconut oil shampoo that I get from Costco. In an effort to save a little money, I switched to Pantene, which I was fine with when I used to use it years ago. I don't know if they changed the formula or something, but my scalp and hair became dry. Sometimes, it's worth to splurge a little on something if it works for you.

I agree with this, apart from the shampoo, I do find different shampoos do work differently on my hair (but my scalp is fickle). Aldi hot cloth cleanser has been a game changer for my oily skin!

+1 for the Aldi brand face cream. Their hand cream is rare to find, but absolutely divine.

L'Oreal collegan face cream, $10 at dollar general. Best face cream EVER! Palmers shampoo and conditioner, $6-$8, doesn't strip hair, leaves it soft. Even if you dye it.

Even doctors will tell you to buy generic with 95% of things.

I feel ya'. I tried all kinds of shampoo for my super oily hair, and the best one is Johnson's Baby Shampoo. Sometimes the basic stuff gets the job done better than anything else.

Well, I noticed the name brand bleach did better than store brand. At least for me.

I make my own face moisturizer.. I have some 'fine lines' that I guess I could say struggled with over the years...I have found that no matter how much I pay for face creams, none erase fine lines..I make my own now and my face is softer and the fine lines are still there but I dont have more at least. Though I'm aging so they will come lol. I know what is in my face cream, it smells lovely and I control the ingredients.

All shampoo is basically the same My brother is a shampoo chemist and my sister in law works for Lever

In the UK Superdrug Vit E range is exceptional- it has no fragrance, usual choice ie day, night etc, as with all the own brands all cruelty free and vegan, it's as good as high end brands (I think better) and so cheap!!!!

All shampoo is a waste of money. Just use conditioner. It puts back into your hair what shampoo strips out (hence the name) and it cleans your hair just as well as shampoo anyway.

Hyundai and Kia have really brought their A game to the industry in recent years.

Im sure op will find that {Insert nationality, gender, etc} barbers will give a good haircut. It comes down to experience and skill.

I don't understand why people think that iPhones are better tho. I'm typing this on a Samsung that's been shot by an airsoft gun (accidental, trust me), thrown across the room (on purpose to prove a point), and accidentally dropped more times than I can remember. still has longer battery life and works better than all my friends with iPhones

Simple and works is the best

TK Maxx is better I've heard 😉

If you learn to shave with a safety razor it's ultra cheap. New blade daily makes a huge difference

That's why bath sheets are a thing. Beach towels are usually only capable of drying on one side, although useful if you have a lot of sand in your bathroom.

I've been using a basic 1968 machine for decades, I only bought a new one because the wiring went on the old one. The new one is basic and sturdy too (and I found someone to rewire the other one so now I have TWO machines!)

This is such a cute story 💓

I like the Pacific Chai instant Chai latte mix

I'd round that up to 100%, no one actually needs those.

Assured brand is really much cheaper and legally has to be the same thing.

I have to disagree with op on this one. Homemade baked 6 cheese is better