Is $1.4 Billion Rich Kim Kardashian a Cheapskate? Queen of American Reality TV Reportedly Uses $17 Skincare Oil To Hide Stretch Marks
The family name Kardashian is basically synonymous with fame and fortune. Growing billionaires out of stirred-up controversies, the family solidified Kim Kardashian as the prodigal billionaire with a $1.4B net worth. Navigating through different careers and business ventures, the 42-year-old keeps her streams of cash flowing at a rapid pace.
However, Kim Kardashian majorly keeps her assets growing by involving herself in controversies. Recently igniting questions among her followers after promoting a $17 skincare product through her website in 2018, the SKIMS founder got branded as a cheapskate. As the post resurfaced from her website, netizens started picking at her for using affordable products while selling luxurious items.
Kim Kardashian Promoted $17 Bio-Oil For Stretch Marks
Promoting herself as an established entrepreneur, and a makeup mogul, Kim Kardashian expressed her love for skincare oils. Racking up five-star rated skincare oil from Amazon, Kardashian exposed the perfect remedy for dark spots and stretch marks.
Throwback to her 2018 post on her website, the 42-year-old claimed, none other than the $17 Bio-Oil skincare oil to be her remedy for a stretch mark-free pregnancy. Sharing a post on the website, Kardashian wrote, “It just makes my skin glow, and it has so many benefits”.
Detailing the process of using the product, the model wrote, “If you have a scar or stretch marks, you just massage the oil onto the area two times a day.” Calling it a “lifesaver” throughout her pregnancies, Kardashian mentioned applying “it like crazy”. Popularizing the product and creating hype, the SKIMS founder raved about the skincare oil.
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Kim Kardashian Gets Slammed For Overpriced Products
The Bio-Oil beauty staple has been popular for several years being the first choice of different celebrities. However, Kim Kardashian praising the $17 beauty product was quite shocking given the price of her own beauty brand. Introducing SKKN by Kim in 2022, the 42-year-old raised the standards in the beauty industry.
The SKKN cleansers being the most affordable among the products are being sold at $43, while the priciest of all products ranges at $575.
Who is buying this overpriced crap??😂😂
— jane wick (@MeggLaDon666) October 7, 2022
Pointing out the eye-watering difference in the price of the products sold by Kim Kardashian and used by her, infuriated netizens started slamming the model.
Why anyone would vote for overpriced,fake krap from a pedo supporter is beyond me! Do away with skumk-liar,bully, cheat,user,abuser & thief! Bianca is Better!!
— Nomnil (@LindaMonsuer) April 3, 2023
Using a $17 oil, while selling cleansers at more than double its price, people find the 42-year-old robbing users.
🤡🤡 trying to sell overpriced goods so the public will pay for her luxury homes and private jet! #NoThanks #GetAJob #GetReal
— The CRITIC (@bobby990r_1) April 4, 2023
Dragging her into yet another controversy, netizens seem to consider the SKIMS founder a cheapskate. Entrusting her faith in a $17 skincare oil, the billionaire seems to be using products that are more pocket-friendly than even her own brand.
