Mybeautywaxstash

Author: mybeautywaxstash

  • Is Sarah Jessica Parker’s Lovely Sheer Body Mist Good?

    Body mists are my go to forms of fragrance, mainly because they can be so affordable. Affordability means I don’t have to be precious with how much or how often I use body mists, which makes these perfect products to use daily. One of my latest purchases is Sarah Jessica Parker’s Lovely Sheer Body Mist. Not a brand I’ve used before but I’m aware of the celebrity behind it. So why did I buy it and how did it perform?

    Sarah Jessica Parker’s Lovely Sheer Body Mist
    Why did I buy this?

    I bought this body mist online from Superdrug. I regularly scroll through their website because they have some good offers on, especially for fragrances. I found this body mist was on promotion and down from £10.00 to £5.00 plus a buy one get one half price. Perfect opportunity to buy and try one for myself and give this as birthday gift for a friend.

    Packaging

    250ml of body mist comes in a typical looking spray dispenser bottle. It’s clear, but the label covers the majority of the bottle which is silver and white. It’s very clean in look, eye catching despite it’s simplicity and quite appealing to look at.

    Fragrance

    White florals. This smells of light, feminine, clean, almost powdery white florals. It’s pleasant enough, but slightly old fashioned in scent. I’m not in love with how this smells to be honest. I can’t see this being loved by all ages. This seems more for people who like a more traditional scent, so possibly an older wearer.

    Strength & Longevity

    Sarah Jessica Parker’s Lovely Sheer Body Mist is quite light in strength. I find I have to be quite heavy handed when applying this to get the initial kick of fragrance. It also doesn’t have the best longevity. Applied on clothes in the morning, by mid day I can barely smell anything.

    Recommended?

    This fragrance wasn’t for me. The actual scent is too floral heavy and one dimensional so automatically I give it a thumbs down. But that’s my personal taste. I also want something heavier, which this isn’t. So if you want a floral scent that is basic, traditional, light in strength and longevity, then you might like this. If you want something with more punch, a mix of different florals or scents that make this more fully bodied, and more modern, then this isn’t for you.

    Sarah Jessica Parker’s Lovely Sheer Body Mist doesn’t seem to be available anymore from Superdrug, but it is on Amazon for less than £10.00.

  • 10 Beauty Products In Home Bargains For Under £3.00!

    What can you get for £3.00? Not much! The raising costs of anything and everything these days is still a massive issue with the majority of people feeling it in their wallet and purse. But it’s still possible to find really affordable items on the high street, especially for the skin and body. Here are 10 beauty products I found in Home Bargains this week:

    10 Beauty Products In Home Bargains For Under £3.00!
    Oh K!’s Vitamin C Sheet Mask

    This skincare sheet mask contains a full sheet mask and a sachet of powdered Vitamin C. Applied together, left onto the skin for 10-15 minutes, should provide a pampering treat for the face. Designed to hydrate and brighten the skin. Perfect for those who like sheet masks but want to take it one step further. 49p.

    Oh K!’s Vitamin C Sheet Mask
    Brightening Caffeine Eye Mask

    Applied onto clean, under eyes, these eye masks should make tired looking eyes appear better. More rested, brighter, smoother and very easy to slot into an everyday skincare routine or a one off pampering session. 49p.

    Brightening Caffeine Mask
    Biovene’s Lip Butter Balm

    This lip balm has been available in different versions but the most recent one I spotted was in avocado. A highly moisturising lip balm, containing moisture giving ingredients including shea butter, avocado, grape seed oil. olive fruit oil and jojoba oil. These come in a super cute little pot, so the ideal type of packaging for gifting. 99p.

    Biovene’s Lip Butter Balm
    Biovene’s Eye Masks

    There were two versions of Biovene Eye Masks that I spotted. One was Hyaluronic Eye Mask designed to hydrate tired and dry under eyes thanks to containing hyaluronic acid, aloe vera and Vitamin E. The other version was Retinol which is for more aged under eye area (e.g dehydrated, lined and wrinkled) and these contain retinol, peptides and hyaluronic acid. Both were only 29p.

    Biovene’s Eye Masks
    Sunkissed Sunset Whip Hand Cream

    This hand cream is packaged in a bright and fun way, which made it immediately eye catching. Tropical in scent (so probably fruity), this hand cream hopefully should be moisturising without being too heavy or greasy. 99p.

    Sunkissed Hand Cream
    Sence’s Body Cream

    Over the last couple of weeks I’ve seen this body cream in different fragrances. But the most recent was Energise. A floral fragranced body cream formulation containing argan oil and shea butter. This sounds like a body product that will be richer than a lotion but not as heavy as a body butter or balm. 99p.

    Sence’s Body Cream
    Sence’s Mousse Body Lotion

    Containing sweet almond oil, shea butter and sandalwood, not only does this sound like it will smell great but have a beautiful whipped texture to it too. Nicely packaged, unusual delivery system but only £1.29.

    Sence’s Body Lotion Mousse
    Simple’s Smoothing Gel Cleanser

    If I was to buy any of these products it would be this! Gentle on the skin but designed to be an effective cleanser and exfoliator thanks to it containing lactic acid and hyaluronic acid. So this shouldn’t strip the skin of it’s natural oils and won’t do any harm to the skin’s natural barrier. £1.99.

    Simple’s Smoothing Gel Cleanser
    Face Facts Body Scrub

    This body scrub comes in different fragrances but I found Energise on the shelf during my last visit. Fragranced in ginger and lime, this should be a zesty, fresh and warming fragranced body product. Not only will this product get rid of dead skin cells and dry skin, leaving skin soft and smooth. But if left on the skin while you soak in a relaxing bath, will provide another body treatment thanks to it containing sea salt. £1.99.

    Face Facts Body Scrub
    Dove’s Restoring Care Bath Salts

    This bath product is made by a well known bath and body care brand that we all know and have probably used at some point. These salts are made from sea salts, fragranced in coconut and cacao, so this will be quite a comforting, relaxing experience with a beautiful scent. This is the cheapest I’ve ever seen these salts, which is £2.49. The closest price has been £3.49 and that’s when they’ve been on special offer, so a great buy!

    Dove’s Bath Salts

    So there are 10 beauty products I’ve recently spotted in Home Bargains, for the face and body, all under £3.00 each! Have you seen any of these and bought them?

  • Under £3.00 Face Facts Ceramide Foaming Cleanser

    Cleansers aren’t the most exciting products in a skincare routine, but they do an important job. There’s nothing nicer than getting rid of all the dirt, grime, sun cream and make-up from the day and leaving clean skin. Or refreshing the skin in the morning. I don’t change up my cleansing routine with new cleansers regularly. I tend to stick with whatever works at that moment. But I’ve recently changed my daily cleanser from AldI’s Lacura Moisturising Face Wash to Face Facts Ceramide Foaming Cleanser. So what is it like?

    Face Facts Ceramide Foaming Cleanser
    Firstly, why did I buy this?

    I ran out of the Lacura face wash and saw this one sat on a shelf in Home Bargains. I actually was open to changing my cleanser to one that was less basic in formulation and had some extra ingredients in it, that could help my skin a bit more. I thought this could be perfect. And on top of that fragrance free (which I like), and budget friendly at only £2.99.

    Ingredients

    This cleanser contains ceramides (protects skin and helps to lock in moisture), niacinamide (helps boost hydration, anti-inflammatory so calming on the skin) and hyaluronic acid (helps keep in moisture). No fragrance included, and this formulation is designed for dry and sensitive skin.

    Packaging

    400m of product comes in a white pump action dispenser. Simple in design and has a slight resemblance of some CeraVe products. The packaging isn’t fancy but it’s practical, which will appeal to any age or sex and will sit nicely in any bathroom.

    Fragrance

    It’s fragrance free so no scent! Although, it does have a scent as such which some products have when they are fragrance free. It’s a hard one to explain but it smells of something but nothing at the same time!

    On the skin

    On damp skin I use two pumps of this cleanser and rub it into my face. It doesn’t foams up very well. It foams slightly but not much. But after rinsing off my skin does feel fresh, clean and smooth. If I use this in the evening I will repeat this twice and double cleanse.

    When I first used this for a few days I found my skin felt a little tight, almost dry, although it wasn’t. But this has now disappeared after using this for over a week and my skin seems much more comfortable.

    Do I like this?

    At first I didn’t think this was moisturising enough, and it wasn’t. But now no issues. If I could improve this I would like more foaming. It is called a foaming cleanser! Having more foam and creaminess to this when applied to damp skin would make me enjoy using this more. But my skin seems and looks clean, and I actually think my skin looks a touch better for using this.

    Recommended?

    If you’re looking for a cleanser which is quick, easy to use, fragrance free but you need a little more compared to a basic formulation, this could be that product. Great for someone who wants a simple skincare routine, a good one for guys and overall someone who doesn’t want to fuss about with products. And perfect if you don’t want to spend a lot as well. Only £2.99 for 400ml from Home Bargains.

  • Strong & Long Lasting Fragrance? Try Khamrah Qahwa EDP

    I’m behind on fragrance trends. I genuinely had no idea that Arabian inspired fragrances for men and women was such a big thing! Thanks to my teenage son who has been educating me, I realise these fragrances are popular. So when my son bought himself Khamrah Qahwa EDP by Lattafa, I was curious to see what the fuss was about and needed to try it out for myself. So what is it like?

    Arabian inspired fragrance Khamrah Qahwa EDP by Lattafa
    Packaging

    The fragrance itself comes in a very heavy and chunky glass bottle. Straight lines, clear with grooves running all around both the lid and the bottle itself. The bottle comes in quite a sizeable brown box with gold detailing on it. If you open it up by pulling off the lid, the bottle sits in suede covered foam and has a mirrored back piece behind it with the brand and fragrance name in the middle. Packaging could be for any age or sex, it’s not specific. Very simple but striking and high end in look.

    Fragrance

    Khamrah Qahwa smells like a mix of vanilla, white florals, a little cinnamon and a hint of musk. It’s a sweet fragrance but not sickly, and incredibly warming and comforting in scent and style. This is designed to be a unisex fragrance and I can smell why. But personally I think if this had a little more musk behind it, it would lean more towards the guys.

    Strength & Longevity

    When I’ve used this and applied onto clothes, this fragrance is medium to strong. It has power to it and is very obvious in scent. Longevity wise this is great. I can smell this hours after I’ve applied it. Slightly lesser in strength, but still impressive.

    Recommended?

    The presentation of Khamrah Qahwa is imposing. Fragrance is stunning and any vanilla lover like me will go wild over this. The strength and longevity of this fragrance matches the overall quality. If you love your warming fragrances and you want something that will last and not be too expensive, this is definitely recommended. This costs just under £25.00 for 100ml for an eau de parfum formulation from Amazon.