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  • Buying A Gift On A Budget

    Thanks to the cost of living, many people have had to change how they spend their money. It’s hard to cut back on certain things like gifts for family and friends especially when it comes to birthdays and Christmas. We like to treat those closest to us on special occasions. Personally, I’ve always been quite a savvy shopper anyway and pretty good at picking up products at really good prices. I recently bought a friend a gift for her birthday that didn’t break the bank, but she still received some really nice items. So what did I buy?

    Gift giving on a budget!
    Next Eau Nude Bath Fizzer Cubes

    I bought these online from Next earlier in the year for the sale price of £2.50. These were chosen because I liked the slightly retro idea of bath cubes instead of bath bombs. Cute packaging and from a store I knew my friend would appreciate.

    Next’s Eau Nude Bath Fizzer Cubes
    Treacle Moon’s The Raspberry Kiss Body Scrub

    I’ve used Treacle Moon’s body scrubs before and they are fabulous! My friend loves them too (thanks to me!) so I KNEW she would really enjoy trying a new fragrance in this product. I bought this from Tesco using my club card which meant it cost me £1.65 instead of £1.95.

    Treacle Moon’s The Raspberry Kiss Body Scrub
    Revolution Beauty’s Fruity Mini Scented Candle Trio

    Who doesn’t love a good candle? I’ve never used Revolution Beauty’s candles before so honestly not too sure of the quality. But my friend loves candles and is very house proud. So worst case scenario these will be placed somewhere to look pretty if not to burn. I bought these online for £3.60 down from £12.00.

    Revolution Beauty’s Fruity Mini Scented Candles
    Revolution Beauty’s Finding Reed Diffuser

    While I was on Revolution Beauty’s website checking out their sale, my eye got drawn in by their reed diffusers. For any home fragrance lover, a good scented reed diffuser is a nice gift to give and perfect for my friend. The scent description and the reviews were positive and packaging wise this looked very stylish. This reed diffuser was on sale for £3.60 down from £12.00.

    Revolution Beauty’s Finding Balance Reed Diffuser

    I did add three other items to my friend’s gift. But this collection, even without them, I think were really good purchases with my friend and her tastes in mind. And I did this without going crazy money wise. So buying gifts for your nearest and dearest doesn’t have to cost the earth, in fact it can be very affordable if there is a little bit of thought behind it.

  • Sweet Inspired Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Shower Gel

    Having a bath or a shower is part of everyone’s daily routine. It’s not just a way of keeping clean but for many of us it’s a time of relaxation and time out. Whether it’s a quick 5 minute shower or an hour in the bath, personally I like using good quality products in both. So I was so excited when Glow released bath and body products in their March Subscription Box this year which included Raspberry Candy Floss Shower Gel.

    Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Shower Gel
    Why did I use this?

    I’m a fan of anything that smells sweet, comforting, almost edible and that’s why I wanted to use this. It’s one of my favourite types of scents in general but especially in the bath and shower. So I couldn’t wait to try this out.

    Packaging

    Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Shower Gel comes in a tall, black flip topped lidded bottle with a white label on the front. I like how this is totally opaque and black in colour because it’s a bit different and stands out. It’s not the easiest bottle to squeeze the shower gel out as it’s so rigid so easier to pour.

    Fragrance

    This definitely smells like candy floss! Sweet, sugar based but with the fruity and berry like scent of raspberry which has a slight tartness to it. It smells great and even though it’s sweet it’s not too much.

    Consistency

    Clear and liquid but probably a little looser than other shower gels I’ve used before.

    In the bath

    Although this is a shower gel I mostly use this in the bath. Under warm running water this foams up quickly and beautifully. White, fluffy and and super soft bubbles were formed and they were beyond plentiful. Not only were there masses of them these bubbles lasted for a long, long time!

    The fragrance was definitely there while using this. This is a perfect scent if you want something sweet but not heady. The strength was just right.

    I enjoy using this in the bath. It always provides a very relaxing bath full of bubbles, softly fragrant and doesn’t irritate my skin. It’s actually very gentle on my skin even when it feels quite itchy and sore because of the changes in the weather.

    In the shower this provides the same sort of experience. Same fragrance, produces lots of bubbles but more creamy on the sponge. And it cleans my body effectively without stripping it of it’s natural moisture.

    Recommended?

    Raspberry Candyfloss from Glow is a great bath and shower product. The amount of bubbles it creates is insane, the formula is gentle on the skin and the smell is delicious! Totally recommended! For a handmade product from a small business you would think this would be expensive, but it’s only £4.00 for 250ml.

    If Raspberry Candyfloss isn’t your type of fragrance, there are other’s available such as Coconut Whisper, Sparkling Peach and more. Find your perfect bath and shower partner here to purchase.

  • Bath & Shower Bubble Up’s The Never Skip Dessert Collection

    Sometimes a girl (or a guy) needs a bit of pampering. We can’t all go to a spa, get a facial or go on holiday. But we all can enjoy a bit of relaxing or alone time in the bath or/and shower. This is how I unwind and try to treat the skin I’m in with some nice bath and shower products. One set I’ve been dying to try since Christmas has been Bubble Up’s The Never Skip Dessert Collection. I bought this from Home Bargains for £2.99 late last year.

    Bubble Up The Never Skip Dessert Collection
    Why did I buy this?

    I’ve used Bubble Up’s bubble bars before and loved them. So when I saw this I wanted to treat myself to some budget friendly products I hoped I would enjoy. The value was exceptional, the set looked appealing and the products were totally new to me. Why would I NOT buy this?

    What’s in this set?

    You’re An Angel Cake The Shower Scrub and a Donut Bath Fizzer.

    Packaging

    This two piece gift set comes in a rectangular shaped cardboard box with a partially clear front so you can see what’s inside. Almost cartoon like bubbles all over the box, with it being mostly pink and white in colour with black detailing. How it’s presented is fun, playful, youthful and eye catching.

    The Shower Scrub

    220g of You’re An Angel Cake The Shower Scrub comes in a tub and colour wise matches the box. Looking at this scrub, it looks like a very thick body lotion without the sheen a body butter has. Small scrub particles are visible and overall it does look really inviting. The fragrance of this is very bakery based and could resemble the smell of cake, but more of an interpretation rather than real life.

    Bubble Up’s You’re An Angel Cake The Shower Scrub
    Donut Bath Fizzer

    Same size and shape as a an actual ring donut. Pink and yellow in colour, with what appears to be sprinkles on the top. This really is a fun looking bath fizzer and a great size too! The fragrance of this is slightly sweet but not specific enough for me to say it smells like XY or Z.

    Bubble Up’s Donut Fizzer
    How did they perform?

    The shower scrub is a beautiful, creamy texture which rubbed over my body nicely in the shower. It was enjoyable to use and the scent was very comforting. The scrub pieces I could feel as they were big enough to give an exfoliation action. You’re An Angel Cake The Shower Scrub rinsed off easily, my skin felt clean and reasonably smooth. Nice to use but I’ve used scrubs that really made my skin feel ‘wow’ after use and this didn’t.

    Donut Fizzer when placed in the bath immediately released colour with the bath water going from clear to a shade of pink. It sort of just sat on the bottom of the bath lightly fizzing away. No dancing or movement, just there. When I picked it up it broke into pieces. There was no real bath art to this. No foam but a little fragrance during my bathing experience. Being in the bath with this was just ok.

    Recommended?

    This actually is a nice bath and shower set. Both pieces look great, smell good and are both decent sizes. How much I paid for this is a bargain, and this set would be perfect for a pre-teen or a teenager. Anyone older may want something a bit more pampering, and I personally fall into that bracket. I will happily use the shower scrub until it finishes, but I wouldn’t repeat purchase this particular gift set for myself. I POSSIBLY would buy this as a gift for the right person though.

    Can you get hold of this now? The only place I can see this gift set being available is from The Perfume Shop for £7.99. Not a bad price, but no where near the budget beating price I paid!

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

    Anyone else found July to be a very busy and draining month? End of the school year (in the UK), start of the Summer holidays (we’re bored and hungry…have you heard that yet parents?). A heatwave that crippled most of us and just living general day to day life has been exhausting! So a mix of the good, the bad and the ugly, is what most of us have or are experiencing that’s for sure! I could say the same for the products I’ve used in the month of July. Which ones will go in the bin or be repurchased again because they were amazing? Here is a recap of what I’ve been using in this crazy month.

    July’s Products
    Primark’s PS Elderflower Shower Steamer

    Sometimes you want a shower but would love to enjoy it as you would a bath. That’s what’s great about shower steamers, they are the shower alternative to a bath bomb. I wasn’t too sure how Primark’s PS Elderflower Shower Steamer would perform and I have to say not very well. No real scent, not enjoyable to use and I ended up throwing half of it down the toilet. I won’t be buying this again!

    Primark’s PS Elderflower Shower Steamer
    Boots Ingredients Vitamin C Serum

    If you’re thinking of adding the ingredient of Vitamin C into your skincare routine but don’t want to spend a fortune, I would suggest having a look at Boots Ingredients Vitamin C Serum. It’s affordable, sinks into the skin quickly and very lightweight. The whole Ingredients range is something to look at as a whole because it has such a wide variety of products in it, and regularly on a price promotion. So far I’ve bought this product twice!

    Boots Ingredients Vitamin C Serum
    Simple’s Hydrating Eye Gel

    Moisturising, slightly cooling and lightly textured, Simple’s Hydrating Eye Gel is a beautiful product! Great for those who just need their eyes to feel hydrated without feeling greasy and experience an instant cooling effect to help combat tiredness or hay fever. Perfect for people who have sensitive skin as it doesn’t contain fragrance or colouring.

    Simple’s Hydrating Eye Gel
    Designer Fragrances Body Sprays

    Although I think these could be improved, Designer Fragrances Body Sprays are such a good purchase if you want a designer inspired fragrance at a budget busting price! These smell great and would be loved by people who are fans of the mighty but humble body mists.

    Designer Fragrances Body Sprays
    Beauty Laundrette’s Radiate & Glow Sheet Mask

    This was quite a surprise! Beauty Laundrette’s Radiate & Glow Sheet Mask available from Superdrug was an a joy to use. Jam packed full of serum/solution, great for those who need their skin to feel moisturised and plump. Cooling on the skin and would be even better coming out of the fridge when ready to use. I need to buy this again!

    Beauty Laundrette’s Radiate & Glow Sheet Mask

    So there we go. Another month bites the dust and some great (and not so great!) products have been used and reviewed by me and shared to you, hopefully inspiring your next purchases when it comes to skincare, bath, body and fragrance.

    See you in August!x