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  • Splashing Out On Versace’s Eros Energy Eau de Parfum

    It’s very rare that I buy an eau de parfum fragrance. And when I say ‘eau de parfum’ I mean a designer branded fragrance. Not a cheap, budget friendly one for under £10.00 grabbed from the local supermarket. But it’s not often your son turns 16, and for his birthday I bought him Versace’s Eros Energy Eau de Parfum. Was it worth the price tag?

    Versace’s Eros Energy Eau de Parfum 100ml
    Firstly, why did I buy it?

    My son mentioned this fragrance awhile ago. He tried it, liked it and I stored this information in my brain for future use. With his 16th birthday on it’s way, I checked regularly for any special deals or promotions on this fragrance. I managed to grab the 100ml version for less than the 50ml size with a free bag (this was available earlier in the year not currently). So although not a budget buy, I got the best possible deal I could for an expensive item.

    Packaging

    Versace’s Eros Energy comes in a beautiful, yellow tinted glass bottle with the Versace logo etched into it. The look, colour and patterns are mirrored in the box this comes in. The packaging really does stand out and screams designer.

    Fragrance

    This is a heavily citrus based fragrance. It has the clean, sharpness of lemon and other citrus notes giving it sweetness and zing. But it also has other fruity notes in this making it fuller. And with added musk giving it a more masculine, deeper smell. This is a beautiful scent.

    Strength & Longevity

    On my son, I can tell he’s applied this because it’s a very obvious, invigorating scent. It’s not overpowering but it’s there. And he applies this onto clothes and on his skin. Personally, I mainly use fragrance on clothing not on skin. I find this comes out medium to strong in strength, which calms down over time and settles. It’s there, I know I’m wearing it but its not killing my senses. Very natural but not light. Longevity is very good. I can apply this in the morning and by afternoon its still there.

    Recommended?

    I like this, a lot. What I like about this, is it doesn’t rely on typical masculine notes, they’re not at the forefront. Wearing this, I don’t feel like I’m borrowing my son’s fragrance, it could quite easily be mine. The citrus in this is delicious, and makes this fragrance stand out compared to my son’s other fragrances. Perfect for Summer wearing and to use on holiday as well. What does my son think of this? He uses it and loves it! Absolutely recommended, even if it IS expensive!

    *Versace Eros Energy Eau de Parfum 50ml – £41.34 *(was £78.00)

    Versace Eros Energy Eau de Parfum 100ml – £100.00

    Versace Eros Energy Eau de Parfum 200ml _ £145.00

    *price correct at time of writing post

  • What I Bought My 14 Year Old Daughter For Her Birthday

    Being a teenager today is totally different to being a teenager when I was growing up. When it came to fragrance and skincare, we spent our money in The Body Shop, on anything Dewberry, White Musk or Vanilla scented. Today’s teens don’t head to stores like this anymore. It’s places like Sephora or Selfridges they want to head to. But thankfully they still appreciate buying staples on the high street such as Boots and Superdrug. So with my daughter turning 14 this year, what were some of the things I bought her and why?

    Simple Skincare Gift Set

    Simple as a brand has a great range of products for lots of people, including teens. Most products are colour, fragrance and soap free, so great for sensitive and young skin. This gift set I purchased contains a good, basic skincare routine. It includes a facial wash, moisturiser, sheet mask and head band.

    Simple Skincare Gift Set
    Revolution Beauty’s 24k Gold Make-up Pallet

    My daughter loves make-up. At the age she is now it’s all about experimenting and finding her own style and flair. This pallet had a good mix of colours that weren’t too obvious, so could be used daily. Revolution Beauty always has a sale online, which includes make-up, so plenty of bargains for teens to grab.

    Revolution Beauty’s 24k Gold Make-up Pallet
    Avene’s Eau Thermale

    I bought this for my daughter last year but in a smaller size, and she loved it. Avene’s Eau Thermale provides instant cooling on the skin. Ideal for skin that’s sensitive as it only contains spring water, and no other ingredient which may or may not be needed especially on teen skin. It’s an easy product to carry and use on the go if needed and perfect for Summer.

    Avene’s Eau Thermale
    Hair clips

    I picked up various hair clips from Home Bargains and Superdrug (when they were on clearance). My daughter loves hair accessories and so do a lot of teenage girls. These are very inexpensive gifts but always appreciated. I got them in different colours and shapes, which she can use if and when needed.

    Hair clips & accessories
    Make-up brushes

    You can’t have make-up without brushes! I always find really affordable make-up brushes (which are branded) in Home Bargains. I bought her a blusher brush and eyebrow brushes.

    Ectools and Real Technique make-up brushes
    Lotions & Potions (formally Glow) fine fragrances

    Lotions & Potions fine fragrance products are dupes of well known scents. I bought my daughter Lady Million, which you can guess what THIS smells like (dupe alert)! Housed in an adorable, blue teddy bear shaped bottle (like another well known fragrance), I knew she would like the look and smell of this and she does!

    Lotions & Potions Lady Million fragrance
    Florence by Mills Wildy Me Eau de toilette

    As a fan of Millie Bobby Brown, and a fragrance junkie, I HAD to buy this for my daughter! Normally I buy her body mists, but being 14 it was time to treat her to stronger scented formulations. A floral and woody scent which if I’m honest, isn’t something I like, but it’s different and nice for my daughter to try out. What we like fragrance wise can be similar but very different.

    Florence by Mills’s Wildy Me eau de toilette

    What do you think about the selection of products I bought my mini me? I can honestly say that except the items bought from Home Bargains, everything else was bought on sale or part of a special promotion. So although not my usual budget friendly purchases, they were the best prices I could get as I shopped around.

  • Face Facts Skincare For Older Skin In Tesco

    Face Facts is a skin and body care brand that offers a variety of different products. Products for different skin concerns, but all at affordable price points. This is great if you want to look after the skin on your face and body, but on a budget. Face Facts can be be found in different stores on the high street, including in the supermarket Tesco. So what products do they have, but specifically for older skin?

    Face Facts Skincare Products For Older Skin
    Overnight Renew Cleansing Balm

    Containing Vitamin C and retinol, Face Facts Overnight Cleansing Balm is designed to clean and treat the skin. With a balm texture, this goes from a solid to liquid thanks to the warmth of the skin on the hands and face. This cleanser should leave skin feeling clean and smooth. £5.00 for 70ml.

    Face Facts Overnight Replenishing Cleansing Balm
    Overnight Renew Double Action Eye Serum

    Helping to combat the signs of ageing, Double Action Eye Serum soothes, smooths and hydrates the under eye area. Containing peptides, collagen, glycerin and ceramides, all ingredients which an older or more tired looking eye area will love. £5.00 for 15ml.

    Face Facts Overnight Renew Double Action Eye Serum
    Overnight Renew Sleep Elixir Facial Serum

    A moisture giving serum that helps to hydrate, calm and nourish the skin overnight. Perfect partner to the Double Action Eye Serum, which should leave the skin looking fresher the morning after use. £5.00 for 30ml.

    Face Facts Overnight Renew Sleep Elixir Facial Serum
    Overnight Renew Restoring Night Cream

    Although a night cream, this moisturiser isn’t designed to be heavy but quite light weight. Containing aloe vera, blueberry and acai berry, this night cream hopefully will nourish the skin and prepare it perfectly for the following day. £5.00 for 50ml.

    Face Facts Overnight Renew Restoring Night Cream
    Overnight Renew Collagen Boost Neck Masks

    Containing 3 masks, these are meant to help improve the look of tired, dull and aged neck area with ingredients including oats, peptides and collagen. £5.00.

    Face Facts Overnight Renew Collagen Boost Neck Masks
    So what do I think?

    It’s nice to see a range of skincare products for older skin which isn’t expensive. Lots of products on the market for mature skin can have a higher price tag attached to them. Not great when we need all the help we can get! All products are easy to slip into an everyday skincare routine, with these appearing to be for nightly use rather than day time. So a nice way to end the day with a bit of a pamper. For the price these products are, it’s worth giving the products a go unless you need very specific formulations or ingredients.

  • New In Home Bargains Including Mallows Beauty Products!

    Finding new products in Home Bargains always makes me nervous! It gets my fingers twitching to make a purchase which I don’t necessarily need but want. Surely this isn’t just me? I’m weak when it comes to new bath, shower, body and skincare products and unfortunately I’ve found some new ones in HB recently. So what did I find?

    New in Home Bargains
    Mallows Beauty Watermelon Body Scrub

    Containing pink Himalayan salt, apricot, sweet almond and sunflower seed oil, this body scrub should exfoliate the skin and leave it soft, smooth and moisturised. Perfect for pre-tanning, general pampering or to use once or twice a week to keep the skin on the body in tip top condition. £3.99.

    Mallows Beauty Watermelon Body Scrub
    Mallows Beauty Glycolic Acid Body Cleanser

    Another body exfoliator from Mallows Beauty, but more chemical based rather than granular, so no grainy bits! Ideal for those who don’t want bits in their body scrub. This Glycolic Acid Body Cleanser also helps with blemishes on the body so great to use during warmer weather. £2.99.

    Mallows Beauty Glycolic Acid Body Cleanser
    Mallows Beauty Pineapple Foam Toner

    Mallows Beauty Pineapple Foam Toner is formulated to exfoliate, brighten the skin and make it look clearer and smoother while not stripping the skin. £3.49.

    Mallows Beauty Foaming Pineapple Enzyme Toner
    Decleor Mini’s

    Yes the Decleor mini’s are back! Incredibly popular because as a brand the products were expensive when sold in department stores in the UK. These are definitely mini sizes and range from 5ml to 25ml, which is perfect for travel or to try out. Different products are available including their facial oils and night cream, still only 79p per sachet (with sachets containing 1 or 2 products).

    Decleor mini’s
    Dr Lipp’s All Ways Daily Wash

    This product is to be used from head to toes, and can be used as a shampoo, facial cleanser and a body wash. Fragrance free, suitable for sensitive skin and contains ingredients coconut oil, aloe vera, and rapeseed oil. Great for people who want more natural products and also people who want a multi use product to save time, energy and product. £1.99.

    Dr Lipp’s All Ways Daily Wash
    Dr Lipp’s Moisturising Balm

    Another product that can be used on the face and the body. Dr Lipp’s Moisturising Balm contains Vitamin E and coconut oil. Ideal for dry skin and easy to work into the skin as it melts from balm into a more liquid state. £1.99.

    Dr Lipp’s Moisturising Balm
    Nail & Cuticle Oil Pen

    Cuticle oil is something a lot of us overlook using (I’m one!). They instantly can make your nails look and feel healthier and well kept. But most come in a brush or dropper form in a bottle. This is an actual pen you can ‘paint’ around the nail quickly, no mess and easy and handy to travel with. This comes in strawberry and orange fragrance. £1.00.

    Nail & cuticle oil

    So these are the products I’ve found recently in Home Bargains. All newly on shelves (except the Decleor mini’s), all affordable and budget friendly products to use regularly or to gift.