The price for almost everything from basic necessities to
luxury items are soaring. And some of your must have beauty products are not
immune to cost hikes.
News 12's consumer reporter Janice Lieberman tells us
The
Real Deal on how much more you're paying at the cosmetics counter.
At Biogenesis, where at least 30 brands of lotions, potions
and beauty products are made, the pandemic has made prices on products not so
pretty.
Biogenesis owner Ann Rabbani says that ingredients have gone
up between 20-30%, and in some instances 40%, depending on where they come
from.
Rabbani says that a $20 jar of cream will cost you anywhere
between $22 to $25, and she doesn't see the price dropping anytime soon.
Shipping costs are up, fuel is sky-high and the minimum wage
has increased by 30%. Even after those costs are met, getting product shipped
and received is unreliable at best. And since the pandemic more shoppers are
buying online.
Even with an increase, most women will keep paying. Women
can expect to spend $15,000 on cosmetics in their lifetime.
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