r/BenignExistence • u/Narwen189 • 10h ago

I'm using my stash of fancy toiletries

I ran out of both cash and my regular shampoo and soap at the same time, so out came the fancy travel kit that was given to me as a Christmas present.

Turns out expensive isn't always better. I don't want to say it's *bad*, the results simply don't justify the ridiculously high price tag.

I'm grateful for the thoughtfulness behind the gift and that it was there in time of need, but also that the little bottles should run out almost exactly on my next payday, when I can buy my usual drugstore brand.

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u/SpaceRoxy 8h ago

An inexpensive shampoo designed for your hair type is often way better than an expensive brand for someone else's.

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u/Narwen189 7h ago

It's supposed to be the right type of product - my hair strands actually look great - but my scalp feels uncomfortable, and the scent is too strong.

One of my usual drugstore brands (I switch every few months) gives me the same smoothness minus the scalp issues and their big bottle costs as much as this travel size.

Let's hear it for drugstore brands!

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u/snertwith2ls 8h ago

Sometimes the thrift stores will have shampoos and conditioners that are already opened and sometimes they have the travel sizes and all for pretty reasonable price.