We all have staple products we buy to use on the face and body. It’s part of a daily hygiene routine because we need to clean and moisturise. And there are certain items we use regularly, which means we purchase them regularly too. One thing I find is if a product works and it’s not expensive, it means repurchasing if and when needed is much easier and pain free compared to it being at a higher price point. Here are some of my go to products I buy on repeat that are affordable.
Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Face Wash
In my household we used to use Simple’s Moisturising Face Wash. It’s budget friendly but I found the price creeping up, so opted for Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Face Wash. We (myself and kids) have used this for a few years now when it was originally 99p (now £1.19). It’s fragrance, soap and colour free, and overall a gentle formula ideal for all of us, along with being an effective cleanser.
Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Hand Cream
I’m a massive fan of skin and body products that contain oatmeal. The most famous one (Aveeno) comes at a higher price point than what I would like to pay regularly. I chose Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Hand Cream because it contained oatmeal and glycerin, which is soothing and moisturising. It didn’t have a massive long list of ingredients and I didn’t spot any fragrance or ‘parfum’ in this. Which made this a good hand cream for myself and my daughter to use. Currently 69p.
Simple Soap
A bar of soap isn’t the most exciting product to use but it’s practical. No perfumes, colours, nothing too harsh for sensitive skin. This is why I bought these for my daughter who as a small child had issues with her skin. Easy to use, lasts for ages and comes in a pack of 2 in Home Bargains for 89p.
Simple Sensitive Bath Soak/Shower Gel
Originally myself and daughter used Moisturising Bath Soak. But for some reason it’s not the easiest product to find anymore. I found an even better Simple bath soak (sensitive) in Bodycare which I grab if I’m near the store. Cost? £2.75 for 1itre. I also found the shower gel version in Home Bargains which worked out better value ml for ml at 89p for 450ml. These contain no dyes, perfume, soap, alcohol, which are things that can irritate some skin and dry it out. Especially when buying the shower gel version I buy 3 or 4 at a time. Why so many? Not only do we use this in the shower and bath, but I decant this and use it as hand wash because of it’s gentle formula.
A bit boring?
These products have a running theme. All are designed for more of a sensitive skin type, which means its great for myself and my teens. These aren’t particularly interesting, elaborate, sexy packaged or complex formulations, but they work! Not only do they work for us but all are budget friendly, which means I can repeat purchase when needed without breaking the bank.