Mybeautywaxstash

Tag: costofliving

  • 29p Gel Mask From Home Bargains, Any Good?

    I love skincare, but I don’t have the time to indulge in it the way I used to. My life is full of to do lists, so skin and body care needs to be done easily, relatively quickly and can be slotted into my routine without really noticing it. So when I found a mask in Home Bargains that seemed quick, easy and cheap, I had to try it out! So how did Que Bella’s 1% Hyaluronic Acid Gel Mask perform at a cost of 29p?

    29p face mask in Home Bargains
    What does this mask supposed to do?

    This mask is designed to help skin that is lined, wrinkled and dry. Suitable for all skin types, but should make the skin look and feel smoother, softer, moisturised and healthier.

    Packaging

    Que Bella’s 1% Hyaluronic Acid Gel Mask comes in a sachet. Very basic in look, is supposed to be easy to open and use (rip in corner allows mask to be poured out). What I like about how this is packaged is it’s perfect for a one time use. Easy to travel with because of size and is flat, and doesn’t scream a certain age or sex with how it looks.

    Consistency & texture

    This mask is clear, gel like but quite fluid. Not particularly thick but easy to apply and not too runny.

    How to use

    Apply to clean skin. Either leave on or rinse off.

    In use

    I put the sachet in the fridge for extra cooling. Pouring it out of the sachet was more trouble than what it was worth. It didn’t pour, it needed to be teased and pushed out of the sachet. So much easier for it to rip open or cut like any other sachet packaging.

    There was plenty of mask for one if not two applications. Very easy to spread onto the skin. Very cooling and not too heavy. I could tell there was something on my face, and to look at it my skin it looked shiny. But overall the mask felt very comfortable on.

    I didn’t rinse this off, I left it on overnight. The following morning I washed my face as usual. Although I could tell there was something on my face it was easy and quick to wash off. Skin afterwards didn’t feel dry. Looked as it normally does, felt reasonably fresh. I didn’t feel this mask performed amazingly but didn’t perform badly either. It was just ok. No changes I could see, for the good or the bad, but was a few minutes of pampering.

    Recommended?

    It’s a very basic formulation for a mask. I don’t think anyone would be wowed by this, but for a super cheap little skin treat it could be worse. It could be bright red and smell of synthetic strawberries and make you itch! For most people this will be absolutely fine. If you’re wanting a brand new face and amazing results, don’t buy this. If you want no fuss, no frills pampering, give it a go!

  • New In Home Bargains Including Mallows Beauty Products!

    Finding new products in Home Bargains always makes me nervous! It gets my fingers twitching to make a purchase which I don’t necessarily need but want. Surely this isn’t just me? I’m weak when it comes to new bath, shower, body and skincare products and unfortunately I’ve found some new ones in HB recently. So what did I find?

    New in Home Bargains
    Mallows Beauty Watermelon Body Scrub

    Containing pink Himalayan salt, apricot, sweet almond and sunflower seed oil, this body scrub should exfoliate the skin and leave it soft, smooth and moisturised. Perfect for pre-tanning, general pampering or to use once or twice a week to keep the skin on the body in tip top condition. £3.99.

    Mallows Beauty Watermelon Body Scrub
    Mallows Beauty Glycolic Acid Body Cleanser

    Another body exfoliator from Mallows Beauty, but more chemical based rather than granular, so no grainy bits! Ideal for those who don’t want bits in their body scrub. This Glycolic Acid Body Cleanser also helps with blemishes on the body so great to use during warmer weather. £2.99.

    Mallows Beauty Glycolic Acid Body Cleanser
    Mallows Beauty Pineapple Foam Toner

    Mallows Beauty Pineapple Foam Toner is formulated to exfoliate, brighten the skin and make it look clearer and smoother while not stripping the skin. £3.49.

    Mallows Beauty Foaming Pineapple Enzyme Toner
    Decleor Mini’s

    Yes the Decleor mini’s are back! Incredibly popular because as a brand the products were expensive when sold in department stores in the UK. These are definitely mini sizes and range from 5ml to 25ml, which is perfect for travel or to try out. Different products are available including their facial oils and night cream, still only 79p per sachet (with sachets containing 1 or 2 products).

    Decleor mini’s
    Dr Lipp’s All Ways Daily Wash

    This product is to be used from head to toes, and can be used as a shampoo, facial cleanser and a body wash. Fragrance free, suitable for sensitive skin and contains ingredients coconut oil, aloe vera, and rapeseed oil. Great for people who want more natural products and also people who want a multi use product to save time, energy and product. £1.99.

    Dr Lipp’s All Ways Daily Wash
    Dr Lipp’s Moisturising Balm

    Another product that can be used on the face and the body. Dr Lipp’s Moisturising Balm contains Vitamin E and coconut oil. Ideal for dry skin and easy to work into the skin as it melts from balm into a more liquid state. £1.99.

    Dr Lipp’s Moisturising Balm
    Nail & Cuticle Oil Pen

    Cuticle oil is something a lot of us overlook using (I’m one!). They instantly can make your nails look and feel healthier and well kept. But most come in a brush or dropper form in a bottle. This is an actual pen you can ‘paint’ around the nail quickly, no mess and easy and handy to travel with. This comes in strawberry and orange fragrance. £1.00.

    Nail & cuticle oil

    So these are the products I’ve found recently in Home Bargains. All newly on shelves (except the Decleor mini’s), all affordable and budget friendly products to use regularly or to gift.

  • New in Tesco! Face Facts Ceramide Blemish Skincare Range

    If you suffer from specific skin concerns and are trying out different products to see what works, it can be expensive and time consuming. Having budget friendly brands really helps when needing to change skincare routines and also to maintain them and repurchase if they do work. I mentioned in a previous post that an affordable brand called Face Facts is now in Tesco. They have different products available for different skin issues, including their Blemish range. So what is there to purchase for oily skin and how much does the products cost?

    Face Facts Ceramide Skin Barrier Complex Blemish Range
    Why is this range of products good for blemish prone skin?

    This selection of products contains ingredients which help to unclog pores, remove excess oil from the skin and also provides a form of exfoliation (salicylic acid, niacinamide). Fragrance free, so great for sensitive skin, and products are also vegan friendly.

    Blemish Clarifying Foaming Cleanser

    Deeply cleanses the skin of grime, dirt and impurities, without being too harsh and drying the skin out. £5.00 for 400ml.

    Blemish Clarifying Foaming Cleanser
    Blemish Gel Moisturiser

    A light weight moisturiser that is designed to not only moisturise, but strengthen the skin barrier and provide a more matt looking finish to a normally oily skin. £2.00 for 50ml.

    Blemish Gel Moisturiser
    Blemish Treatment Gel

    A spot treatment that can be used directly onto blemishes that helps calm and treat these areas. This spot treatment should help minimise the look and feel of these blemishes. £2.00 for 15ml.

    Blemish Treatment Gel
    So who would these products be good for?

    The first set of people that come to mind is teenagers. Typically with hormone changes their skin can be oily, congested and spotty. But anyone can suffer from these problems at various stages in life for lots of different reasons. So if skin appears blemished and shiny, this could be for them.

    If you were to purchase all three of these products it would only cost £9.00! Great value and currently available at Tesco in store (store specific) and online.

  • Simple Skincare Products In Farmfoods Under £2.00!

    Skincare for most of us is part of our everyday routine. We all want different things from the products we put on our face, which means it’s great to have a variety of different brands on the market. One brand that is a regular in my household is Simple. The brand gears towards people who want or/and need products that are effective, affordable, but more importantly contain or leave out ingredients for more sensitive skin. That’s why it was great to see a small selection of their products in my local Farmfoods store at lower prices compared to other places on the high street. So what did I find?

    Simple skincare products in Farmfoods
    Purifying Cleansing Lotion

    This is a cleanser aimed at a more drier skin type. Helping to gently remove dirt and grime from the skin without stripping the skin of it’s natural oils. This doesn’t contain colour and perfume, so ideal for sensitive skin. Farmfoods current price? 99p. Everywhere else? From £2.29 upwards.

    Simple’s Purifying Cleansing Lotion
    Moisturising Facial Wash

    An effective but kind to the skin facial wash. Doesn’t dry out the skin, and should leave skin feeling fresh and clean. Like the lotion, it doesn’t contain unnecessary colouring and fragrance. Farmfoods price? £1.99. Everywhere else? From £2.29.

    Simple’s Moisturising Facial Wash
    Replenishing Rich Moisturiser

    This is designed to be a moisturiser that nourishes and protects the skin without being too heavy. Ideal for a drier or older skin type, or those who like a more richer texture for their moisturiser. Like the other products in the range, no colour or perfume is included. Farmfoods price? £1.99. Everywhere else? From £2.29.

    Simple’s Replenishing Rich Moisturiser

    If you’re someone who uses this range and these products, visiting Farmfoods is a must. The prices are cheaper compared to other stores, but these aren’t necessarily regular stock items and the products available were limited. But any savings count, right?