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  • Bargain Bath Bombs. Aldi’s Lacura Oh So Sleepy Box Under £1.00!

    It’s not that long ago that I tried a bath bomb from Aldi’s Lacura Range in the fragrance of Sugared Berries. And here I am trying out another one! This isn’t just one bath bomb but a boxed set of two, called Oh So Sleepy Box. How much was this set of 2 fragranced bath bombs? 99p!

    Aldi’s Lacura Oh So Sleepy 2x Fragranced Bath Bombs
    Why did I buy this?

    I actually saw this set when it was first in my local store around Mother’s Day, and it cost £3.99. Intrigued, but I wasn’t tempted enough to buy it. Fast forward a few months later they were reduced to £1.99 and I saw a potential gift idea so I picked up two. Food shop with one kid during half term last week and I spotted these down to 99p! Absolute bargain…so I picked up three boxes!

    What do you get & How is it packaged?

    2 lavender and bergamot bath bombs weighing 180g each. Housed in a rectangular box which shouts relaxation and night time use because of it’s blue colouring and shapes of stars, eyes and moons all over it. There’s a large clear window on the front which shows the bath bombs inside. Nicely presented.

    The Bath Bombs

    Both round, similar in size and look to other regular bath bombs on the market. These are identical except one is a light shade of blue and the other a soft shade of lilac.

    Fragrance

    These have a an aromatherapy style fragrance to them. Definite whiffs of lavender and something else which is quite earthy (this probably is the bergamot). This scent wont be to everyone’s taste, but I quite like it! It’s very soothing and calming.

    In the bath

    What I liked about these bath bombs was how they behaved in the bath. As soon as they hit the water they fizzed and spun around like crazy. What caught my eye was how the colour of the bath bombs ‘bled’ into the water like ink had been dropped into the tub. The lilac bath bomb slowly changed the water to a lilac shade. And the baby blue bath bomb, surprisingly, made the water turn into a dark shade of blue.

    After the fizz (and there was quite a bit as these bath bombs danced around for ages until they disappeared!) there was no bubbles just coloured water. What was noticeable was the fragrance. Light to medium in strength and was enjoyable to experience.

    I found both these bath bombs created very relaxing baths. Pleasurably, chilled and very peaceful. Kind to my skin and didn’t dry it out.

    Recommended?

    Anyone who reads my posts on bath bombs will know I’m quite particular. But these are actually not bad at all! For the price, this is great value and perfect for those who want a cheap pampering without using an awful, rubbish, bath bomb. These are packaged well, plain in look but you would still want to use them! AND the fragrance is a good strength and stands out. So if you spot these in your local Aldi store, I would definitely recommend grabbing a box, even pick up a few!

    Other Aldi posts:

    Aldi’s Lacura Sugared Berries Bath Bomb

    Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Hand Cream

    Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Foot Cream

    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub

  • Bath Time With Aldi’s Lacura Sugared Berries Bath Bomb

    I make no secret how much I love the supermarket Aldi. It’s a one stop shop not only for food but also for some affordable and interesting skincare, body care and bath and shower products. So it’s very rare for me not to come home with something from their own brand called Lacura. One of the last purchases I made to indulge in a bit of pampering was Aldi’s Lacura Sugared Berries Bath Bomb. 180g for £1.99.

    Aldi’s Lacura Sugared Berries Bath Bomb
    Why did I buy this?

    The way this is packaged it’s difficult NOT to notice this so it automatically caught my eye. Not only was it new, a product I like and use, well presented and in a nice fragrance… it was also under £2.00! SOLD!

    Packaging

    The packaging of this is striking. I love how this comes in a box because it makes it a touch more special and great for gifting. Very colourful, almost 1960’s like because of the flowery, abstract patterns in pink, yellow, orange, brown and mint green. Fun and not taking itself too seriously.

    The Bath Bomb

    Round in shape and a little bigger than a tennis ball. Smooth, chalky like in look and feel and mid pink in colour. No other detailing, one block colour and pretty standard in appearance for a bath bomb.

    Fragrance

    Would I describe this as sugared berries? No. There is a slight sweetness to it but I wouldn’t describe it as berry like. I’m not too sure what it does resemble as it’s not distinctive enough. In fact, I would say this leans more towards floral than fruit in fragrance. But even saying that, I still think this isn’t scented enough to categorise it correctly. The fragrance isn’t strong, it’s not unpleasant, just not punchy enough in my opinion.

    In the bath

    This fizzed well when placed in the water and immediately released colour, turning the clear water into a beautiful shade of pink. Very inviting. There was no bubbles but a little foam. The bath bomb didn’t disappear fully and needed a helping hand to break up but was easy to do. Did I get much fragrance? There was fragrance but it was soft.

    I found this bath very relaxing. The colour of it was quite soothing and the now infused water was non irritating to my currently temperamental skin. I wasn’t too sure how my skin would react to this but no problems in or out of the bath. My skin didn’t dry out or play up, and I noticed a hint of fragrance on my skin.

    Recommended?

    I can be very particular when it comes to bath bombs. But I thought this one was ok! It didn’t wow me, it didn’t give me the most amazing bath experience ever but I didn’t dislike it either. What it was though was a decent quality product. Nice colour, packaged well, affordable and created a decent bath. Downside? The fragrance! Firstly, it needed to smell like how it was marketed to be. And the fragrance needed to be stronger! Improve this and the bath bomb would be so much nicer to use. Recommended? If you want something basic and cheap and you happen to be in Aldi anyway, it’s a yes from me.

  • An Alternative To Aveeno – Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Hand Cream

    Hand creams are one of those body products you might not need to use all the time. You could spend months and months not using one, and then all of a sudden you look down at your hands and they look mummified! So which one should you use if you’re on a budget? I’ve recently been putting Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Hand Cream to the test to try and get MY hands looking less raisin like. Cost? 69p for 75ml.

    Aldi’s Lacura Moistursing Hand Cream
    Why did I buy this?

    Being a user of the brand Aveeno, I knew this hand cream was inspired by them because of how it looks and it’s ingredients. With it being oatmeal based, I had hoped this would be a decent hand cream. So add these facts with the price (I didn’t want to spend a small fortune), it was a needed purchase!

    Aveeno dupe?
    What is this hand cream supposed to do?

    Thanks to this hand cream containing oatmeal and glycerin, this product is supposed to be incredibly moisturising and nourishing on the hands.

    Packaging

    I don’t want to focus too much on how this hand cream is packaged as it’s pretty standard. BUT if you’ve ever seen or used Aveeno products you will see this looks quite similar to the range. How do I know? I use their body lotion! The cream coloured tube, the green coloured flip top lid and detailing. It’s very basic in look, has quite a natural, wholesome appearance to it. But the main thing is it does resemble Aveeno without a doubt!

    Texture & Look

    Off white in colour. Quite similar in texture compared to a body lotion but has a slight hold to it as it’s not loose in consistency.

    Fragrance

    There isn’t one! I can’t detect anything because it smells of nothing. So ideal for those who don’t want their hand cream having a scent to it.

    In Use

    On each application, I find using the same amount of hand cream (the size of the tip of my smallest finger) is enough for full coverage of both hands. This actually is a very generous amount but it rubs in very quickly and easily. Although this feels lotion like there is a slight waxiness to this, but not as obvious compared to a body butter. It leaves my hands feeling moisturised and protected because I can feel a slight layer of something on my hands. But they still look matt and don’t appear to be shiny.

    My hands do feel very soft after applying this hand cream, yet they still feel quite normal, if that makes sense? As mentioned above, they feel slightly coated but honestly this isn’t off putting because I want my hands to be cocooned. And I can still get on with my tasks and not worry about slippy hands which can be a worry if a hand cream is too rich, heavy or greasy in texture.

    I use my hands a lot. Not only do I use them I wash them regularly and still use hand sanitiser daily. So I don’t expect them to feel moisturised for hours and hours at a time because I’m constantly cleaning them. But what I do find is they are dry a lot less often when I’m using this. They look less grey/white/dry and overall I’m probably using this less compared to my other hand cream I was using before this.

    Recommended?

    I really REALLY like this hand cream! I’m a massive fan of body products that contain oatmeal. My experience has shown it’s a brilliant ingredient for dry, sensitive skin. And I think this hand cream does what it needs to do. It’s moisturising and protecting without being heavy. Hands can be used straight away which is practical. And although I like fragrance, I like how neutral this is scent wise. And the price? I would be happy paying double the price this is. But at 69p for 75ml, this is a great buy! Hand creams are not glamourous but neither are dry hands. Definitely recommended and one to buy to keep your hands in good condition while on a budget.

  • April’s Review Round Up. What Products Did I Use?

    The fact we are in the second week of May is a reminder how fast 2022 is moving forward. Like all previous months, I’ve bought, tried, and sometimes enjoyed various products and shared my opinions about them. So I thought I would group together all the things I used and reviewed in the month of April.

    Products Used In April
    What Wax Melts Did I Melt This Week with Fragrantasia?

    I enjoyed melting wax melts from Fragrantasia. I’ve always found their wax to smell amazing and be of a high quality. Such a shame that their wax is no longer available as Amy, the lovely lady behind the wax, has said goodbye to the business.

    A Week Of Fragrantasia Wax Melts
    First Impressions Of My First Ever Scentsy Order

    In all honesty I’ve not had chance to try out the products I purchased from Scentsy. I’ve been too busy to use and review them, but this will be coming up soon! What I liked about this order was how affordable it was, and I managed to get a good mix of wax and body products to give me a good overview of what this brand can offer.

    Scentsy Wax Melts & Body Products
    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub

    Mentioning this product has reminded me I really do need to use this this week! As much as I love how Aldi bring out their own skincare products, I was overjoyed to see them focus on the feet. Their Exfoliating Foot Scrub falls into the practical and not expensive category when it comes to body care products. One that should be on your shopping list if your feet need some love and attention.

    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub
    Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Foot Cream

    A great pairing with the Exfoliating Foot Scrub, Aldi really have brought out a diverse and affordable range of their own branded products in their beauty section. Lacura’s Moisturising Foot Cream, although I wanted more from this, is still a good buy considering the price, size and it containing such a high percentage of Shea butter.

    Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Foot Cream
    Q+A’s Grapefruit Cleansing Balm

    If you suffer from dry skin and find your cleansing products are stripping your skin of moisture, a cleansing balm is a must to try! Can they be expensive? Yes. But Q+A’s Grapefruit Cleansing Balm isn’t and is an easy, enjoyable product to use to clean your skin daily.

    Q+A’s Grapefruit Cleansing Balm
    Palmer’s Coconut Oil Balm

    Palmer’s Coconut Oil Balm is one product I pretty much use everyday! And do you know what? The pot is still pretty much full despite this. I use this on my lips, feet, elbows, arms, I just love it!

    Palmer’s Coconut Oil Balm
    What Wax Melts Did I Melt This Week From Glow?

    Another week of melting wax melts from one particular vendor. This time my week focused on a vendor called Glow. And yet again I loved being able to melt different scents, all smelling fabulous and creating eye popping beautiful wax pools. Great wax and what a great smelling house I had for 7 days!

    A Week Of Glow Wax Melts

    So another busy month which ranged from using wax melts, skincare and body care. And I enjoyed every single moment of it! Let’s see what’s instore for the month of May!x