Is there really any difference between using a cheap moisturizer and an expensive one?

Here is my own personal experience with 2 different brands of moisturizers.  Simple Shine Manager and Cellnique Intensive Aqua Gel.


Both moisturizers are water-based, which is good for me because I have very oily skin (due to over-consumption of pork and fried things, evil me!).

The verdict?  They both feel just about the same. :)  Same light texture, same smoothness, same smell, almost the same effect...

If you ask me, I would actually prefer Simple because after applying it, my skin becomes less oily than usual.  When using Cellnique's Intensive Aqua Gel, my skin is still oily like a well-oiled frying pan.  If you'd bother to read the packaging, Simple Shine Manager aims to absorb excess oil while moisturizing, on the other hand Cellnique Intensive Aqua Gel aims to retain and bind moisture in the skin.

So yeah, it really depends on what you are looking for (or whether you feel like splurging or stealing :D).  I like to use Simple for the day and Cellnique at night :)

Btw, this is not an ad... just some random bimbo post :)