Tag: bodycare

  • The 75p Bargain Body Scrub In Boots!

    Sales. There’s something very satisfying and smug worthy about picking up items in a sale. Saving money is something no one should be ashamed of, especially in our current economy. Boots in the UK over the last few weeks have had lots of products in store reduced to clearance prices, including Treacle Moon’s Peace In A Flower Body Scrub. How much did it cost and what is it like?

    Treacle Moon’s Peace In A Flower Body Scrub
    Usual Price vs Clearance Price

    I couldn’t see the usual price in Boots for this product. But direct from Treacle Moon this body scrub is £3.00. Not expensive at all. BUT on clearance in Boots this cost me only 75p!

    Packaging

    This body scrub comes in a clear plastic flip top tube. You can see the product inside and the labelling is sweet, very in keeping with the name and fragrance of this product. On a practical level, easy to use and easy to store in any bathroom.

    Look, consistency & texture

    Treacle Moon’s Peace In A Flower Body Scrub is soft pink in colour with visible tiny brown specks throughout it. It’s squeezable, and comes out fluid but it’s not loose. The best way I can describe how thick it is is it’s similar to a body lotion.

    Fragrance

    Feminine, floral, very pretty with a slight powdery smell to it. Floral can be quite old fashioned if not done well but this would appeal to a variety of different ages.

    On the body

    Applied on damp skin, I used a generous amount of this to make sure I was covered from neck to feet. There’s enough scrub pieces in this to feel it on the skin, and for it to do the work its designed to do. Also the ‘bits’ weren’t too big where it could be rough and damage the skin. Very easy to apply and wash off, leaving the skin feeling lightly moisturised, and feeling soft and smooth.

    For me, the fragrance was the best bit, it’s beautiful. It made applying this scrub a pleasure not a chore. The fragrance is the perfect spring fragrance because of the floral aspect it has.

    Recommended?

    This is a good scrub! It does what it’s supposed to do to the body, its easy and enjoyable to use and the fragrance is perfect. I’ve used other Treacle Moon scrubs and I’ve found that at least one was more moisturising than this one. So if I could change anything about this product I would like it to be more moisturising during use and after. But for 75p it’s a no-brainer! If you see it at this price or less buy it! Even if you’re not a fan of floral fragrances, this would make part of a great gift for someone e.g Mother’s Day, birthdays etc.

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  • Last Minute Disney’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Beauty Gifts In ASDA!

    I can see the appeal of Disney’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. The film is quirky, slightly dark and still a good family watch. The animations and characters are memorable and appeal to people of all ages. So no wonder there is so many products out there connected with this film. If you’re still looking for Christmas gifts and want to grab some beauty items for a fan of this film, here are a few things I’ve found in my local ASDA:

    Last Minute Disney’s Nightmare Before Christmas Beauty Gifts In ASDA
    Bath Fizzers

    5 bath fizzers in a cherry fragrance, which are circular in shape with a Jack Skellington image on the front. Nicely packaged, practically housed in a sachet and only £2.91.

    Bath Fizzers
    Lip Balm

    This comes in a small, cardboard box with characters from the film on the front. Cherry fragranced. This would make a great stocking filler and a good generic gift for someone who you’re not too sure what to buy for them. £1.00.

    Lip balm
    Body Duo

    This duo contains a body lotion and a body mist. Perfect to fragrance the body, in the cherry fragrance all of these products seem to be in. Decent sized products as the body lotion is 50ml and the body mist is 75ml. £2.95.

    Body Duo
    Brush & Sponge Set

    Contains an angled powder brush, a fluffy eyeshadow brush, a silicone brush cleaner and a beauty blender sponge. From the packaging, it looks as if this set is pink, white and black in colour. Boxed and costs only £3.95.

    Brush & Sponge Set
    Nail Duo

    This duo contains one grey, matt looking polish and a sparkly, purple/pink nail polish. Both are beautiful shades that compliment each other or stand out individually. Very eye catching and great for nail polish lovers. £2.99.

    Nail duo

    How good are these items? My only disappointment is the fragranced products all come in cherry. But this is great for those who love this scent and want to layer. But doesn’t offer much in the form of choice. All items are affordable and budget friendly, great packaging and easy to pick up last minute from your local store (depending on stock availability).

  • Love Vanilla? Everything Vanilla For The Body & Home!

    I LOVE vanilla! It’s one of those scents that I’ve loved for as long as I can remember. It’s comforting, soothing, sweet which is just what I like from a fragrance. Surely I can’t be the only one who loves vanilla? Here are a few vanilla fragranced products for the home and body that has caught my interest (and maybe my basket!) on the high street:

    Everything vanilla!
    Bespoke London’s Salted Vanilla & Tropical Blossom Body Mist

    140ml of body mist which is made up of a blend of vanilla and florals. This looks, and sounds, quite feminine, soft and mouth watering in a none edible way. Regularly on a price promotion in Superdrug, but usual price is £6.99 for 140ml.

    Bespoke London’s Salted Vanilla & Tropical Blossom Body Mist
    Aldi’s Lacura Vanilla Shower Gel

    I saw, I bought and I used! This shower gel smells like vanilla! A gorgeous, sweet but not sickly or synthetic vanilla, which foams up beautifully in the bath. Not drying on the skin at all and enjoyable to use. £1.99 for 500ml.

    Aldi’s Lacura Vanilla Shower Gel
    Cristalinas Spiced Vanilla Latte Reed Diffuser

    These reed diffuser may look small, but their fragrance is mighty! I know…I’m currently on reed diffuser number 3! Spiced Vanilla Latte is a delicate blend of creamy vanilla, coffee with a hint of spice. Its not heady like many versions of this scent, which I think is ideal. Available from many places including the supermarket ASDA. But cheapest place I’ve seen this is from Home Bargains for £1.99.

    Cristalinas Spiced Vanilla Latte Reed Diffuser
    Radox’s Vanilla Cookie Bath Soak & Shower Gel

    Radox is THAT dependable everyday brand for bath and shower care products that many of us love and use. Vanilla Cookies isn’t an everyday fragrance that’s on the shelf throughout the year, but is a winter edition so possibly limited. Bath soak is £1.49 for 500ml, shower gel 250ml for 99p. Both found in Home Bargains.

    Radox’s Vanilla Cookie Bath Soak & Shower Gel
    So…? Vanilla Radiance Trio

    This gift set includes a body mist, shower cream and body scrub. All in a vanilla fragrance, so ideal for layering from cleaning the skin, exfoliating to moisturising. £5.49 in stores such as B&M.

    So…? Vanilla Radiance Trio
    Tiger Moon’s Vanilla Orchid Body Mist

    This body mist is a delight! It’s feminine, with vanilla, white florals, sandalwood and amber mixed together. This is one of those fragrances that stands out because even though it’s a body mist, it smells more like an actual perfume. £2.00 for 100ml in ASDA.

    Tiger Moon’s Vanilla Orchid Body Mist

    So, if you’re a vanilla fiend like me, these products will keep you going for a while. Lots are available on the UK high street without a massive price tag, so happy shopping!

  • Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas In Tesco!

    Christmas is getting closer. I always find the lead up to that one day is the most tiring, stressful and expensive part. But with a little preparation, thought, and going to normal everyday places to tick off things off your to buy list, makes life easier. If you’re looking for gift ideas on a budget, for the face and body, here are some items I’ve spotted in the supermarket Tesco:

    Christmas Gift Ideas In Tesco
    Treacle Moon’s The Fabulous Four Gift Set

    Treacle Moon is a great brand that has a variety of bath, shower and body products available in various fragrances at affordable price points. This gift set includes 4 100ml shower & bath gels in the fragrances of: Spiced Gingerbread, Sunny Brazilian Love, Raspberry Kiss and My Coconut Island. Great formulations and fragrances, nicely packaged and down from £8.00 to £3.75 (when using Tesco’s Clubcard).

    Treacle Moon’s The Fabulous Four Gift Set
    L’Oreal’s Beauty Like A Boss Beauty Essentials Routine Collection

    This collection is such a great trio of products that are useful, practical and pampering. Included is a 400ml micellar water which helps to remove make-up. A plumping sheet mask which helps to soothe, smooth and hydrate the skin. And the last item included is a volumizing mascara. Down from £20.00 to £9.50 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    L’Oreal’s Beauty Like A Boss Beauty Essentials Routine Collection
    Foam & Fortune’s Soak & Smooth Duo

    A duo of 100ml sized body wash and 50ml body butter, both fragranced in Berry Crushin. Great travel and try me sizes, and ideal for a small gift or stocking filler. Priced at £6.00 but down to £2.80 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    Foam & Fortune’s Soak & Smooth Duo
    Foam & Fortune’s Sudsations Bath Bliss Trio

    Another budget friendly gift set from a brand that looks VERY similar to Soap & Glory. This set included 3 100ml body washes in the fragrances of Lush Hour, Berry Crushin and Call Me Juicy. £8.00 but down to £3.75 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    Foam & Fortune’s Sudsations Bath Bliss Trio
    My Spa’s Soft Sanctuary Body Butter Collection

    3 body butters, each 50ml in size, in the fragrances of Botanical Serenity, Tranquil Bloom and Calm Comfort. Botanical Serenity’s fragrance is a mix of lavender, eucalyptus, patchouli and sage. Tranquil Bloom’s fragrance is lavender, eucalyptus, vetiver and jasmine. Calm Comfort is lavender, sweet orange, ho wood and cedar. £7.00 but down to £3.30 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    My Spa’s Soft Sanctury Body Butter Collection
    Skin Saints Fragrance Collection

    Out of all of the gifts I’ve seen in Tesco I want this one! This is a collection of 3 different fragranced eau de parfum’s from the brand Skin Saints. Included is Rouge (amber & warm woods), Miss Paris (soft iris & patchouli) and Cerise (cherry & almond blossom). Each 50ml in size, which will provide lots of fragrance. Beautifully packaged with a nice mix of different types of fragrance. Usual price is £14.00 but down to £6.60 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    Skin Saints Fragrance Collection

    So if you’re still looking for budget friendly gift ideas and stocking fillers, and you shop in Tesco, it really is worth having a look in their gift section. Would you buy any of these? More importantly, would you buy any of these items and keep them for yourself?

    *These are available instore and online. Prices and promotions correct at time of writing this post*.