It’s the second half of the year Mommies, have you already switched to using storebrand products? Just a recap, using storebrand products are one of our favorite frugal tips. Storebrand means products that are labeled by the store itself like Watsons. When you step inside any Watsons store in the Philippines – you will notice how there are Watsons hand soaps, Watsons body lotions, Watsons body scrubs, and even other personal care essentials like Watsons toothbrush.
WATCH #SwitchTest: Watsons Storebrand Products vs. Leading Brands
I’d really like to save up this year so I can visit my family in Australia. Storebrand products just like Watsons’ allow shoppers to save up to 80% without sacrificing quality. Watsons claim that their products even exceed the quality of more expensive leading brands.
In our household, we already use the famous Watsons Liquid Hand Soap. I buy this when Watsons is on sale and offers buy 1 take 1 on their storebrand products. The liquid soap is P149 for 2 which makes 1 bottle only P74.5 each.
Just recently, I discovered that Watsons liquid soaps also come in refill packs that are only P99 for 2 packs. That is P50 savings! Now I make sure not to throw away the liquid soap containers and re-use them not just to save money but also the environment.
Watsons Storebrand Toothbrush
Watsons also expanded their product line with items like the Watsons toothbrush. Many shoppers chose this toothbrush over a leading brand during blind tests. I will make sure to try and save on this too. Remember you need to change your toothbrush every 3 months!
Watsons Storebrand Facial Tissue
Since becoming a mom, I realized how handy facial tissues are (the big ones) beyond wiping my oily face with it. Think spills and spots in the kitchen, living room, and I also use it to wipe my son’s mouth during meal times. Do like your favorite hotel rooms and make these soft tissues available in busy areas of your home.
This doesn’t need to be expensive because Watsons now has their own and cheaper facial tissue. There are switch tests happening in several Watsons stores where you can test how strong these tissues are vs. other brands, plus it’s a lot cheaper! Strong tissues mean you will use less and make whatever you are doing with it more efficient.
Watsons Body Scrub
One of the best beauty realizations I had this year is how I need to use body scrub every 2 days. This regimen made my skin less prone to body acne and a lot smoother & softer especially after sweating a lot. I am currently using an organic brand which I really like but the price is not very friendly – no one knows how long I can afford it.
Maybe this Watson body scrub will work the same? It comes in the same cocoa and butter smell of my current brand. I am compelled with the reviews and the shopper blind test so this is on my shopping list as soon as I run out of body scrub.
Which Watsons storebrand products are you currently using? Please share your favorite via comments below 🙂
Mommy Lace is a blogger from the Philippines. She started this blog to share information on pregnancy, breastfeeding, childcare, family, and health.
