Fill and Tell

Episode 24: Save vs. Splurge: The Ultimate Skincare Breakdown

March 5, 2026·34 min
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In this episode of Fill and Tell, we’re breaking down exactly where to save and where to splurge in your skincare routine. From cleansers and hyaluronic acid to vitamin C, pigment brighteners, moisturizers, sunscreen, and retinoids. We’re sharing our top picks, the science behind them, and what’s actually worth your money.Shop our favs at our online store dewstate.com. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special treat!Cleanser: Splurge: PAVISE GENTLE AMINO POWER WASH Save: Prequel Facial Gleanser Cleanser, Prequel Gleanser + Glycolic Acid Non-Drying Cleanser, BYOMA Milky Oil Face CleanserAlso mentioned: Revision Brightening Face Wash, Colorescience Barrier Pro 1-Step Cleanser Hyaluronic Acid: Splurge: HYDRINITY RENEWING HA SERUM, HYDRINITY RESTORATIVE HA SERUMSave: LA Roche Posay HYALURONIC ACID SERUMVitamin C:Splurge: SKINBETTER ALTO ADVANCED DEFENSE AND REPAIR SERUM, Barefaced Liquid GoldSave: Prequel Lucent-C Vitamin C SerumPigment Brighteners:Splurge: HYDRINITY VIVID BRIGHTENING SERUM Save: Naturium: Tranexamic Topical Acid 5%Moisterizer:Splurge: SKINBETTER TRIO REBALANCING MOISTURE TREATMENTSave: CeraVe or LA Roche PosayAlso Mentioned: Barefaced Hydrating Lotion, SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore,  Epicutis Hyvia CremeSunscreen: Splurge: SKINBETTER SUNBETTER TONE SMART SPF 75 SUNSCREEN LOTION, Colorscience FlexSave: Elta MD, Barefaced, CeraVeRetinoids: Splurge: SKINBETTER ALPHARET CLEARING SERUM, D.E.J. Night Face CreamSave: Avene RetrinAL, Barefaced RetinAL Skin

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