There is a proverb: "Penny–wise, pound foolish". This also applies to some things, such as the decision to save, which can be low quality, short-lived and harmful to health. Guide Online has sorted out what should not be protected by anyone and never — a list of things that cannot be bought cheaply.
Things that cannot be bought cheaply
Makeup
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Many women buy cheap cosmetics from the mass market. It should not be done in any case; for the manufacture of such cosmetics, components of dubious origin are used, which, when in contact with the skin, can cause severe allergic reactions.
Also, cheap cosmetics may contain dangerous substances like formaldehyde, parabens, and hydroquinone. Therefore, try to buy cosmetics from well-known brands in specialized stores.
Footwear
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It would be best if you started with the fact that cheap shoes wear out quickly — they will last for a maximum of one season. Then, such shoes lose shape and appearance, leak, and become covered with cracks. In addition, if you wear low-quality shoes or sneakers, it can lead to crooked legs and even problems with the spine.
It is better to buy one pair of quality shoes that will last you a long time than several pairs of cheap shoes that you will throw in the trash after a few months.
Clothes
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Cheap knitwear is, in most cases, synthetic (acrylic or polyester). Do not be surprised that such a sweater or raglan will quickly stretch, lose colour from washing and start to fray. It is better to prefer clothes made of natural fabrics, which will not cause you allergies and will be worn for more than one year.
The same applies to outerwear — a quality demi-season coat made of wool or cashmere will last for several seasons and will be combined with both jeans and a business suit or an evening dress.
Pillow
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Quality sleep is the key to good health. But to get a good night's sleep, your pillow should ensure the correct position of your back and neck during sleep. Of course, there is no question of any orthopaedic effect if you buy pillows in the nearest market.
In addition, cheap pillows are filled with down or feathers, which can cause allergies and are a favourable environment for the reproduction of mites and other microscopic parasites.
Computer chair
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Incorrect posture while sitting at the computer significantly increases the back muscles and spine load. This can lead to scoliosis and other musculoskeletal problems. To avoid such troubles, you should choose a high-quality computer chair that considers a person's characteristics.
Functions such as height adjustment and backrest tilt adjustment play an important role. The headrest and armrests also provide seat comfort.
Headphone
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Low-quality headphones can damage your ears. They transmit bass poorly and let all ambient noise pass through. To compensate for this shortcoming, manufacturers set an inflated sound level, which harms hearing.
In addition, in-ear headphones do not always fit the shape and size of the auricle, causing discomfort to the listener, or they fall out. It is better to pay attention to wireless overhead models that do not create inconvenience when moving.
Sunglasses
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Cheap glasses for sun protection do not cope well with their primary task. Even though they are darkened, they pass ultraviolet rays that harm the retina of the eyes. Choose glasses in a specialized store, and pay attention to the inscription UV400. It means that the glasses protect against UV waves of medium length.
Kitchen knives
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A good knife is comfortable to hold, and at the same time, it cuts and does not tear products like cheap analogues. Such a knife does not need to be sharpened often because it is made of high-quality steel. You will not encounter a situation where the knife tip breaks off, the blade is damaged, or the handle breaks into two parts.
If you like to cook, buy a set of four knives — a chef's knife, a vegetable peeler, a serrated knife and a universal knife. You will have enough of them.
Automobile tires
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Rubber is used to make high-quality car tires. Thanks to this, better adhesion to the road surface is ensured. This, in turn, significantly shortens the braking distance in emergencies, improves car handling and reduces the noise level while driving.
Budget rubber is made of synthetic materials, which are significantly inferior in the abovementioned characteristics. In addition, synthetic rubber is not durable.
