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  • Last Minute Wicked Beauty Gifts!

    I’ve watched the films Wicked and Wicked: For Good and loved them both. I’m not the only one. Thanks to its success, there is no end of merchandise available on the high street and online. If you have a fan of these films it really isn’t hard to find them Christmas gifts to give them this year. Even better if they love anything pampering and beauty related. Here are a few Wicked gift ideas, that won’t break the bank, ready to give this Christmas:

    Last minute Wicked beauty gifts!
    LUSH Wicked: For Good Bath, Shower & Fragrance

    LUSH has a wide range of products inspired by the film that can be used in the bath, shower and on the body. Bath bombs in Glinda’s Wedding Dress and Lion. Bubble bar’s in Elphaba’s Broomstick, Glinda’s Wand, Chistery, and Tin Man. A bubble wand Tap to Bubble. Soaps in Kiamo Ko Castle and All Roads Lead To Oz. Body scrubs in Scarecrow and Elphaba’s Lair. Fragrance in We Believe Glinda and a shower gel in The Wize and Magnificent Oz. All are a great take on characters, places and events from the film. All look amazing, nicely scented and lots of fun! Not the cheapest range of Wicked products you will find, but will be appreciated as a gift. Prices range from £5.50 to £32.00 online or instore.

    Lush’s Lion Bath Bomb
    Wicked X Primark

    Primark’s beauty department offers a good selection of items that would make great one piece gifts or combined together to create something impressive. Eyelash curlers, face masks, colour changing lip balm, body wash, face serum and bath fizzers are all available to buy. Very budget friendly, all beautifully packaged and starting from £3.00 in price.

    Wicked beauty gifts in Primark
    Home Bargains

    Home Bargains has 3 Wicked gift ideas ready to grab and wrap. One is their Wicked Nail Art Collection, which includes 3 nail polishes, nail file and nail art stickers. Colours perfectly match the film which is pink, gold and green. Probably more suited for a younger age range, so great for kids. It costs £2.99. There’s also a Apple & Kiwi Sheet Mask by 7th Heaven, suitable for all skin types, at 99p. And lastly, a colour changing lip balm from Dr Paw Paw for £1.89.

    Wicked beauty gifts in Home Bargains
    Anywhere else?

    There’s something Wicked EVERYWHERE! Not just the stores I’ve mentioned with these particular products. But this gives you an idea on what’s available and prices. So if you’re looking for Wicked gift ideas, it starts here!

  • Christmas Gift Ideas In B&M

    Every shop, store and supermarket at this time of year is focused on Christmas. The biggest time of the year where shops make their biggest sales and we part with lots of cash. Most of us will be on the hunt for gifts for our nearest and dearest, with many not wanting to break the bank. If you’re looking for pampering bath, shower and body care gift ideas, here are a few things I’ve spotted in B&M:

    Christmas Gift Ideas In B&M
    Glow Studio 3 Shower Gels Gift Set

    This small but mighty collection contains 3 shower gels, each 200ml. These come in three different fragrances which are Cherry Jam, Candy Floss and Apple Pie. The labelling does remind me of LUSH, and I find how they are packaged quite appealing. But it’s the fragrances that caught my eye as they’re fun and not typical. £4.00.

    Glow Studio’s Shower Gel Set
    Nivea Indulging Moments of Joy Collection

    This is quite a weighty and well thought out collection which a Nivea fan would appreciate. Containing a facial wash, day cream, night cream and body lotion, this is literally a top to toe daily skincare routine ready to go. All full sizes and designed for normal skin. £9.99.

    Nivea Indulging Moments of Joy Collection
    Miss So…? Mediterranean Body Mist Collection

    Containing 4 x 50ml body mists, this collection is more summer scented rather than winter. Fragrances included are Coral Sunset, Amore Rose, Enchanted and Azure Dreams. All fruity and floral based, which sounds energising and tropical. Each one is the perfect travel size to throw into a pocket or bag, and nicely packaged ready to give as a gift. £3.99.

    Miss So…? Mediterranean Body Mist Collection
    Foam Sweet Dreams Body Butter

    I’ve been trying to find all of the LUSH dupes in different B&M’s with very little success. I managed to find just one, which is their Sweet Dreams Body Butter. A moisturising, comforting, and pampering body product (hopefully!) scented with vanilla and other herbal and citrus notes. This might be a good item to have as a small stocking filler or pop into a hamper or Christmas box rather than a gift on it’s own. £3.49 for 250g.

    Foam Sweet Dreams Body Butter
    So…? Fragrance & Body Trio

    This is a great set for people who want a mix of fragrance, bath/shower and body care pampering. Including a body mist (100ml), shower cream (50ml) and a body scrub (100g), this comes in a variety of fragrances including Vanilla and Pistachio Caramel. £5.99.

    So…? Fragrance & Body Trio

    So there’s 5 affordable and pampering collections for the face and body available in B&M all under £10.00!

  • Christmas Stocking Fillers For Under £1.00 in Home Bargains

    Now we’ve entered the month of November, lots of people are either starting, in the middle of, or finishing buying Christmas presents for their nearest and dearest. There are certain things though that nobody wants to spend a small fortune on. Whether that’s teacher gifts, stocking fillers or what some people call ‘small wrap ups’. So with a tiny budget of £1.00 in mind, and thinking of bath, body and skincare small gift ideas, here is what I found in my local Home Bargains:

    Christmas Stocking Fillers For Under £1.00 in Home Bargains
    Gift Republic Bubble Bath Bombs

    These bubble bath bombs I’ve seen in Home Bargains look like they could be bar shaped which you break and crumble into the bath. This means you don’t have to use it all in one go. I’ve seen this in two fragrances, which is tropical and sparkling wine scent. Nicely packaged in a small cardboard box, and only 59p each.

    Gift Republic Bubble Bath Bombs
    w7 Glamorous Nails

    Including glue, there’s a variety of different shaped, coloured and patterned false nails ready for the party season. These types of nails are popular, easy to apply and great for time starved people who want their nails done asap. 79p per pack.

    w7 Glamorous Nails
    Revolution London’s Make-up Brushes

    There’s two make-up brushes I’ve found in Home Bargains from Revolution London. One is an angled powder brush, the other a buffing brush. As someone who doesn’t use make-up the differences between the two are lost on me. But the brushes are large, bright in colour (pink or orange) and only 99p each!

    Revolution London’s Make-up Brushes
    Face Facts Stargazer Steam Eye Mask

    This is a pack of 3 self warming eye masks that help to relax the eye area, and aide in relaxation in general. These contain lavender, and appear to be the same shape as an eye mask you wear to go to sleep, so should be easy and comfortable to use. 99p.

    Face Facts Stargazer Steam Eye Mask
    7th Heaven’s Wicked Witch, Please Sheet Face Mask

    Who doesn’t love the film Wicked? This apple & kiwi sheet mask is budget friendly way of having something skincare wise that’s loosely connected with the film. The mask has something printed on it, which I assume is Wicked related, which is fun! Packaging says this is suitable for all skin types but I personally would avoid if you have sensitive or specific skin concerns. 99p.

    7th Heaven’s Wicked Witch, Please Sheet Face Mask
    Face Facts Christmas Blemish Patches

    Ideal for those people, probably teens, who love to use blemish patches. But more so wear blemish patches that are fun in shape and colourful. Face Facts Christmas Blemish Patches have ingredients to help target spots e.g salicylic acid. All inside festive patterned patches. 99p (24 applications).

    Face Facts Christmas Blemish Patches
    Miracle Beauty’s Dubai Chocolate Body Wash & Bath Bomb Set

    When I spotted Miracle Beauty’s Dubai Chocolate Body Wash & Bath Bomb Set I thought this was incredibly cute! Am I sick of the Dubai chocolate craze? Yes. Do I think this duo is adorable? Yes I do! This small sachet contains a small travel sized body wash and a mini bath bomb. 99p.

    Miracle Beauty’s Dubai Chocolate Body Wash & Bath Bomb Set

    So, there’s a a handful of stocking filler ideas, Christmas Eve boxes or hamper items each under £1.00. Would I buy any of these? Probably the make-up brush and blemish patches for my daughter. But the question is, what would you buy?

  • Affordable Dupe Alert! Aldi’s New Lacura Almond Body Care Range

    The supermarket Aldi never fail! Every few months there will be a new bath, body or skincare product that will catch your eye. It will look familiar but not identical to something that you’ve seen before. Give yourself a few seconds or minutes and you will figure out that Aldi have struck again with a dupe of a particular product or brand. The latest brand they’ve been ‘inspired’ by is L’Occitane En Provence and their almond body care range. So what has Aldi’s Lacura own brand released now?

    Aldi’s Lacura Almond Body Care Range
    Lacura’s Almond Body Scrub

    How this body scrub is packaged made me notice these three new products. One of the top ingredients in this scrub is shea butter. This should make this product a very nourishing and rich exfoliator, which is what you want at this time of year.

    Aldi’s Lacura Almondy Body Scrub
    Lacura’s Almond Cleansing Shower Oil

    A shower oil isn’t something you see on the high street often, but I can imagine this would be indulgent and soothing on the skin. Great for dry skin or perfect for someone who wants something different from a shower gel or cream.

    Aldi’s Lacura Shower Oil
    Lacura’s Nourishing Body Lotion

    With this being a lotion and not a cream I’m guessing this won’t be particularly thick. Perfect for those who want moisturising but with a lighter consistency and suitable for normal skin, possibly even dry.

    Aldi’s Lacura Almond Body Lotion
    What are they dupes of?

    I’m comparing the products from Aldi to the L’Occitane equivalent by product type and packaging, not ingredients. Remember these are more likely to be ‘inspired’ by and not copies so there will be differences:

    Lacura’s Almond Shower Scrub 200ml – L’Occitane En Provence Almond Shower Scrub 250ml £21.50.

    Lacura’s Cleansing Shower Oil 200ml £4.99 – L’Occitane En Provence’s Almond Shower Oil 250ml £19.50.

    Lacura’s Almond Body Lotion 200ml £4.99 – L’Occitane En Provence’s Almond Milk Concentrate 200ml £44.00 or L’Occitane En Provence’s Almond Milk Veil 240ml £34.50.

    Recommended?

    How good these products are, their smells and textures I can’t comment on because I haven’t bought and used them. But in the past I have used at least one of their L’Occitane counterparts. Packaging wise the Lacura products look great, very stylish and VERY similar to the L’Occitane versions. Size wise these are decent and quite standard although smaller than L’Occitane’s. But the price difference is INSANE! I would definitely give this range a go and I think these make perfect Christmas gift ideas or stocking fillers. Even the type of products these are and it being an almond range is perfect for this time of year. Question is, how long will it take for these to disappear from stores?