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  • I’ve Started Christmas Shopping, What Did I Buy?

    Love it or hate it, Christmas is coming! It happens at the same time every year. Some people like to be organised well in advance when it comes to purchasing gifts. Others are walking around shops wondering why they can’t get gonk covered wrapping paper on Christmas Eve. Which category do I fall into? I like to be prepared! Especially with how things are currently when it comes to the economy. So, have I bought anything yet? Maybe just a few things…

    Aldi’s Lacura CBD Calming Tea Tree Sheet Mask

    I know lots of people that love a sheet mask. I saw these in my latest visit to Aldi and couldn’t help noticing they were £1.99 down to 99p. Aldi’s skincare range is actually really good and perfect for those who are on a budget but want to buy quality lotions and potions. I’ve never used this mask before, in fact, never seen it before! But it will make a great addition to my collection of smaller gift items.

    Aldi’s Lacura Calming Tea Tree Sheet Mask
    Better Homes & Gardens Wax Melts

    I bought some of these a few weeks ago in Lemongrass & Ginger and absolutely loved them! Then I noticed they were available in another fragrance and I had to grab a few for my wax melt loving friends. Great scents, beautifully crafted and only 69p from Home Bargains.

    Better Homes & Gardens Lavender & Chamomile Botanical Infused Wax Melts
    Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask

    One of the things I’m going to do is make up a little box of goodies for my daughter for Christmas. She’s into her fragrances and has started to use sheet masks. I’ve personally tried this one before and loved it, and for £1.69 in my local Tesco I thought this was perfect! She uses lots of products from the Simple range already, so I know they are kind to her skin, and I think she will enjoy using this.

    Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask
    M&S Bath Fizzers

    I found this by chance while giving up the will to live in August looking for school shoes for my children. Did I leave with school shoes? No. Did I leave with a handful of various shaped and scented bath fizzers? Yes! Originally each one was £3.50 and they had been reduced to 49p! BARGAIN!

    M&S Assorted Bath Fizzers
    Lynx 12 Day Countdown Calendar

    If anyone would have told me I would be buying my teenage son Lynx I would say they were having a laugh! The brand reminds me of high school. The boys would be drenched in the stuff, so I have a traumatic episode anytime I see the range. But my son likes the sprays. Is this a genetic thing that any young male MUST like Lynx? Anyway, I bought the 12 Day Countdown Calendar from Home Bargains because when I worked out the cost of each piece it’s actually cheaper to buy the set than individually (which is rare!). It includes 2 body sprays, 3 body washes, 1 antiperspirant, 1 pair of socks, nail clippers, travel bottle, charging cable, face cloth and comb. This was £6.99.

    Lynx 12 Day Countdown Calendar

    So, this is me officially starting to buy for Christmas. Honestly? I don’t want to spend a fortune. When it comes to fragrance, bath, body or skincare I want to get smaller items and give as a selection to people which I think is nice and inexpensive. But I want these at the best prices which so far I’m doing quite well with!

    What will be next on my to buy Christmas list? Wait..and..see..

  • The Luxurious Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant Hot Cloth Cleanser

    Good skin. That’s what most of us have when we are younger and at some point it sort of goes wrong! I had fabulous skin, if I do say so myself. But as I get older it seems less angelic and more hellish. Hyper pigmentation, irritation, spots and occasionally a feeling of dryness thanks to the weather. Its just fun! It does give me a good excuse to try out new skincare products though. Not wanting to spend a fortune on lotions and potions, I decided to look at replacing my cleansing routine. I stumbled across Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant Brightening Hot Cloth Cleanser. 150ml for £2.88 (was on a special price promotion).

    Why did I buy this?

    Hot cloth cleansers are known to be a nourishing and effective cleanser. I needed something that would clean my skin without stripping or drying it out, and hopefully soothe it if at any point my skin decided to play up.

    What’s a Hot Cloth Cleanser?

    A hot cloth cleanser is a cleanser that tends to be thick in consistency, provides a good and thorough cleans and also a light exfoliation when used with a damp, muslin cloth.

    Naturally Radiant Brightening Hot Cloth Cleanser
    What does this supposed to do?

    Cleans the skin, gets rid of make up, impurities and generally grime. It has a mild exfoliating action when using a muslin cloth to remove it so helps to give skin a clean, fresh and smoother look and feel. Aimed towards normal to dry skin types.

    Packaging

    Neutral in appearance, pale green in colouring it definitely gives me the ‘ its good for your skin ‘ vibe, with the undertone of it being somewhat natural. Comes in a plastic tube which is boxed, and houses 150ml of product. It also comes with a muslin cloth.

    How to use

    On damp skin, rub the hot cloth cleanser onto the face and neck by using a circular motion. Use a muslin cloth that has been placed in hand hot water, ringed out, and use to wipe off product off the face.

    Texture

    What I expected. Thicker than a typical lotion but more like a rich cream. White in colouring, and when you squeeze it out it holds it shape. So quite thick but not solid.

    Fragrance

    This smells clean, fresh with a slight berry/citrus tone to it. Delightful, unexpected but very nice.

    In Use

    I used a decent amount, enough to cover two of my finger tips. This was gently rubbed it into my face for at least a good 3 minutes. It didn’t sink into my skin and it felt very pleasurable to use. I took this over my eyes ( I am a dare devil ) and it didn’t cause irritation, despite having sore eyes thanks to hay fever. Taking this off with my the warm and damp muslin cloth was swift, easy and no residue was left. One thing I can’t comment on is how well this removes make-up as I don’t wear make up, except an eyebrow pencil. That was removed very easily though.

    Skin Afterwards

    My skin looked super clean, fresh and looked and felt a little smoother compared to before use. This was after one application. It didn’t feel dry and didn’t look it, but my face was a touch tight. And this is only down to how clean it made my skin. I don’t actually think my face has been this clean at cleansing stage for quite some time and obviously really needed it.

    Recommended?

    This delivered exactly what it promised to do, cleanse and smooth my skin. Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant Hot Cloth Cleanser was easy to use, great texture, lovely scent and left my skin feeling and looking fresher.

    This cleanser should last a good 3 months used morning and night which makes this god value even at it’s full price. The gift of good skin couldn’t come any cheaper than this! If this sounds ideal for your skincare routine, get your bargain hot cloth cleanser here now.