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  • Fun & Fruity Primark Bath, Shower & Body Products

    Depending on which Primark I visit, sometimes I struggle to see products in their beauty section. As a store, Primark can get very busy which means less space to look at items but also it can get messy quite quickly. It must have been a decent day for eyeing up products when I recently visited my local store. I wanted see what they had bath, shower and body product wise. So what did I find?

    Bath, shower and body products in Primark
    Whipped Shower Foam

    I found Primark’s Whipped Shower Foam in three different fragrances: Sweet Candy Gummies, Juicy Watermelon and Watermelon Cooler. The shape these come in and being a shower foam resembles the brand Sundae. But these are much more colourful in look, playful, eye catching and cheaper! 250ml for £3.50.

    Whipped shower foams
    Jelly Shower Gel

    I only saw one fragrance available, which was Raspberry Syrup. Interesting and different shaped bottle than usual shower gels on the market, which is always good to see. 300ml for £3.50.

    Jelly shower gel
    Meltin Moisturiser

    Again, I could only find this in one fragrance which is raspberry syrup. Good to now that there’s a matching body moisturiser to go along with the shower gel. A brightly pink coloured bottle with matching label to the shower gel. 300ml for £3.50.

    Body lotion
    Soak Sorbet

    In raspberry syrup fragrance, I really liked how the bottle of this is shaped. It’s almost like a laundry detergent type packaging. Fun to look at and easy to pour. The only issue I have with this product is it would have been nice if this came in a bigger size e.g 500ml, rather than 300ml. Bath soaks/bubble baths tend to come in a slightly bigger size than their shower gel counterparts. But this is the same price as the rest of the range which is £3.50.

    Bath bubbles
    What do I think?

    This is a great range to have ready for summer. The packaging is colourful, fun in shape with very sweet and fruity fragrances available. All affordably priced with decent sizes. It’s a shame there wasn’t more fragrances available in each product, but I suspect that was the stock at the time. These won’t appeal to everyone. Definitely geared towards a younger market and those who like a particular type of fragrance. Would I buy any of these myself? Good question. Fragrances for me would be a yes but I don’t know if these products would leave my skin feeling normal or dry it out. I’m not sure, but who knows, I might give a product or two a try.

  • Products I Buy On Repeat That Are Affordable

    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.

    Products I buy on repeat and use daily
    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 Face Wash
    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.

    Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Hand Cream
    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 soap bars
    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.

    Simple’s Sensitive Bath Soak
    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.

  • 5 Body Butters On The High Street For £5.00 & Under

    You either love body butters or hate them. People who suffer from dry skin will love the richness of this body product, but it’s not for everyone. But when your skin suffers in the cold or heat, either can leave the skin feeling tight, dry and uncomfortable. And that’s why body butters are a great everyday product or use when needed. So here are 5 budget friendly body butters currently on the high street.

    Body butters on the high street for under £5.00 each
    w7’s Way Of Life Body Butter

    Lotus and white tea fragranced, this body butter contains lots of moisturising and comforting ingredients that dry and parched skin will love, including Vitamin E, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil and Mango Extract. £4.50 for 200ml from Tesco.

    w7 Way of Life Body Butter
    Glow’s Body Butters

    Available in various fragrances, including Honey Coconut, Pink Lychee & Crystal Water, Glow’s body butters have corresponding hair and fragrance products to add to the collection. £2.99 for 250ml from Home Bargains.

    Glow’s body butters
    Skin Saints Body Butters

    Including ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E, designed to soothe, smooth and moisturise the skin on the body. Different fragrances are available, including Summer Soleil (salted caramel & pistachio) and Delicious Dawn (coconut cream & vanilla). £4.50 for 200ml from Tesco.

    Skin Saints body butters
    Treacle Moon Body Butters

    These come in two fragrances, one in Rouge Love, the other Brazilian Love. Both based on well known fragrances, so scent wise should be familiar to many. Fragrant, easy and quick to use and very moisturising. £5.00 for 200ml but regularly on a price promotion in Tesco.

    Treacle Moon body butters
    Dove Pro Age Body Butter

    Created for the more mature skin, Dove’s Pro Age Care Body Butter is designed to be rich, highly moisturising and long lasting on the skin without leaving a greasy and oily feel to it. Perfect for older skin types that need more from their body products, keeping skin supple and protected. Usual rrp is £8.00 for 250ml, but at time of writing this post is half price in Boots and Tesco.

    Dove’s Pro Age Body Butter

    So, if you’re a lover of a richer more luxurious body moisturiser and you love it in a body butter form, there are plenty available on the high street that are budget friendly. Different fragrances are available, different ingredients and formulations. There’s something to suit everyone and all easily available to find in stores.

  • Are We Now Bored Of Dupes?

    You can’t step into any high street store without stumbling on a dupe. The market seems saturated with fragrances, body care and skincare products that are ‘inspired’ by well known brands. Whether it’s the packaging, product name, scent or all of the above, there are LOTS of look-a-likes available to buy. But do we still love a dupe or have they become boring?

    Dupes!
    More and more dupes of brands are available

    Dupes have been around for a long time. But over the last few years what’s been available has increased. The most popular dupe in my opinion has got to be body mists inspired by the brand Sol de Janerio. They’re available everywhere! From Home Bargains to Lidl to even Primark. All affordably priced with scents and packaging similar to the original brand. Now we’re seeing dupes of brand such as L’Occitane, Molton Brown and even LUSH ready to be purchased. More products, more copied brands means more choices.

    Designer Fragrances Men’s Body Sprays
    Prices

    Regardless of the economy, more expensive brands will always be purchased. But having cheaper counterparts is something most people are happy to grab, especially if on a budget.

    Price comparisons:

    L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Hand Cream 150ml £29.00 v Lidl’s Shea Hand Cream 100ml £2.49.

    Aveeno Hand Cream 75ml £5.99 v Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Hand Cream 75ml 69p

    Sol de Janerio Body Mists 90ml £24.00 v Home Bargains Glow Perfume Mists £2.99

    These are literally just a few examples of price differences which are compelling. Very attractive alternatives for people who want to spend less.

    Lidl’s Relax Shower Gel
    Cost before quality?

    There are some products that are poorly and cheaply packaged with only a hint of resemblance of something else. Ingredients most people have found aren’t identical and in some cases not even similar. Do we expect these carbon copies costing a few pounds to stand toe to toe with the costly originals? In my experience it’s been hit and miss with what I’ve bought. And you have to expect true, performance similarities aren’t guaranteed. But the cheap price is.

    Lidl’s Luxury Spa Body Wash
    Availabilty

    You can buy dupes from anywhere. Supermarkets, discount stores, instore, online. Stock levels can be all over the place, but I find once the hysteria and social media posts die down on the latest finds, it’s easier to pick up certain dupes. An added bonus is that some dupes are stocked constantly rather than being limited edition or seasonal, so always there.

    Glow’s perfume mist
    So….are we bored yet?

    Personally, I’m bored of products being housed in cheap packaging to make people think its from brand xyz. It actually makes me not want to buy them. Also, seeing the same types of dupes in stores is a bit of a turn off. But if they’re affordable and have a slight look, smell and description of something more expensive, people will continue to buy them.

    Dupes are here to stay.

    Posts on dupe below:

    LUSH Dupe? Lidl’s Honey I’m Home Shower Gel

    Glow’s Sol de Janeiro Dupe Perfume Mist Is Back, But Should You Buy It?

    New Bath, Shower & Fragrance Dupes in Lidl

    Fragrance Dupes From Designer Fragrances Men’s Body Sprays

    The Dupe Brand Designer Fragrances in Home Bargains