BEAUTY MATH: VITAMIN C🫢 (details below)
if you're new here - welcome!! my name is rachel, i worked in finance for the last two years and reviewing beauty products from an analytical or "finance-y" lens is kinda my thing! 👩🏼💻
i created beauty math to take my videos one step further and REALLY dive into this analysis
the full PDF is linked in my bio but as a refresher, here's how "beauty math" works:
- each episode focuses on a new product "category" (i.e., concealers, skin tints, cream blush, etc.)
- we'll focus on typical packaging size, product amount, good / bad things to look for and most importantly VALUE of each category
- by the end of the series you'll be able to quickly assess any product as you're shopping so you know when something is good value... or not🫣
along with each episode i drop the PDF for the category so you can go look at how any product stacks up against the rest ! I’ve also included my personal fav picks at the top now (this is new, so let me know if you prefer this or still want a follow-up video explaining my picks!)
so follow along, stay tuned for the next episode and vote what category we should discuss next !!
see you next time💌
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When I first began exploring vitamin C serums, I was overwhelmed by the wide range of prices and packaging sizes. Some cost just a few dollars per milliliter, while others seemed outrageously expensive. After applying the "beauty math" method—breaking down price per milliliter and understanding typical packaging sizes (usually 20-60 ml)—I quickly realized that paying more doesn't always guarantee better potency or effectiveness. For example, serums ranged from $7 to $218 for seemingly similar sizes, translating to price differences per milliliter from $0.23 up to $7.75. This range was a huge wake-up call that many consumers, including myself at the time, can easily get "robbed" by paying high prices for products that don’t necessarily offer superior benefits. I also learned to check the serum's formula potency rather than just the label or packaging. Sometimes, brands use fancy marketing but the concentration of vitamin C and the overall formula isn't significantly better than affordable options. Using Rachel's PDF and analysis helped me streamline my shopping—now I look at how the product stacks up against typical market values before purchasing. This not only saves money but helps me invest in effective skincare products. I recommend everyone to familiarize themselves with these value metrics, especially if you’re restocking or curious about vitamin C serums. This finance-inspired lens makes skincare shopping both smarter and more satisfying.
