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How to never waste money on shitty products again
A few years back, my wife came to me with a challenge that many of us face — her trusted face wash from high school was no longer cutting it. As an adult, she found herself battling breakouts again.
Naturally, I dove headfirst into research, scouring blogs, niche websites, and Reddit threads to find the ultimate solution. I compiled a list of eight promising face washes, expecting her to be thrilled. Instead, she felt overwhelmed by the choices.
Determined to solve this once and for all, I took a bold step — I bought them all! Yes, every single one. While it seemed extravagant, I knew it was an investment in clarity, sparing her the endless cycle of trial and error, and saving us from decision fatigue.
Enter the Face Wash Battle — a week-long showdown that would crown a skincare champion. With the products in hand, I crafted a bracket-style competition, labeling each contender with impartial notes to avoid any branding bias. The rules were simple: try each face wash, jot down notes, and rate them out of ten.
A week later, we had two top contenders. With no clear preference, we opted for the economical choice, and…
