Brand-Name Or Generic

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Brand-Name Or Generic
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Wed, 05-19-2004 - 3:14pm
Was discussing shopping habits with a friend and was curious about what you all thought about…

When it comes to vitamins, aspirin, etc are you strictly a brand-name person, generic, or mix?

What about hair care and skin care products – salon/counter, other brand name, generic, or mix?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 05-19-2004 - 3:29pm
Except for Advil, store brands (CVS usually) for most things.

Hair care/skin care - Lately I've been using Matrix hair care products (salon). When I switch, I usually switch to Sassoon or Nioxin (salon). I also got small sizes of the new Bath and Body Works hair products to try when I went on a recent business trip. Like them a lot.

Facial care - I love Bath and Body Works Simplicity line (I think that's what it's called). A lotion cleanser, a couple of line reduction and prevention magic potions, and a skin balancing lotion. Really nice stuff. Seems to last, and the prices aren't as bad as what you find at cosmetic counters in the bigger department stores.

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Wed, 05-19-2004 - 3:49pm
Generics for most things: multi-vitamins, aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, contact lens solution, Kroger has a generic version of Slim Fast, generic ice cream, cottage cheese, milk, fruit, canned tomatoes, mac & cheese, etc. We've got name brand stuff... but The Cus got 'em free from a vendor. We don't buy generic OJ, ketchup or dishwash detergent - have had negative experiences with each of those in the generic labels (OJ tasted bad, ketchup too runny, and dishwash detergent over-scoured a few aluminum items).

Salon stuff, The Cus is more than happy with whatever is cheapest. Me... that's where I prefer the products my stylist sells. They do well on my hair, and I can feel a difference between even the more expensive name brand ones that I've gotten in the stores.












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Wed, 05-19-2004 - 4:26pm

When it comes to over-the-counter meds., cleaners or things like that, and even some foods I often buy store brands now. I've had very good luck with Publix

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Wed, 05-19-2004 - 5:36pm
I typically go with a brand name.And with things like vitamins I try to go with names I've used or heard good things about from others.

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Wed, 05-19-2004 - 6:44pm

I usually buy generic/store brands

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Wed, 05-19-2004 - 10:48pm
For the over the counter meds I usually go generic.
Nancy

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