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  • Is Selfless by Hyram’s Centella & Green Tea Gel Cleanser Good?

    Celebrity faced skincare and beauty brands are popular, but they aren’t for me. Having a famous name plastered on a product doesn’t encourage me to buy it. In fact, it makes me do the opposite. So I resisted and resisted purchasing products from the Selfless by Hyram skincare range because of this but then I caved in! I purchased their Centella & Green Tea Daily Gel Cleanser from Home Bargains for £1.99 for 150ml when I couldn’t get hold of my usual cleanser.

    Selfless by Hyram’s Centella & Green Tea Daily Gel Cleanser
    Why did I buy this?

    I was already tempted by this cleanser. It’s made by the skincare brand The Inkey List. Their product range is vast, popular because their products work well and price wise they are reasonably affordably. I bought this gel cleanser because with that background I thought it would be good quality, slip easily into my routine and the price was unbelievably cheap!

    Who is Hyram?

    This range is a collaboration with YouTube skincare influencer Hyram Yarbro. He has a over 4 million followers, where he mainly shares videos on skincare products.

    What is this supposed to do?

    This cleanser is designed for all skin types. Gentle on the skin but effective in regards to cleaning it.

    Packaging

    Selfless by Hyram’s cleanser comes in a simple but striking green, plastic flip top lidded tube. The contrasting white writing on it makes it stand out and generally this is quite unisex in look. The cleanser comes boxed, same colouring as tube, but a little more tropical in look thanks to images of forests and exotic birds. Personally I like how this is presented especially the tube itself. Downside is on first use the lid partially broke off which isn’t great when it will be opened for use regularly.

    Consistency

    This cleanser is clear, gel like but has a fluidness to it. So it’s not stiff and doesn’t hold it shape.

    Fragrance

    There isn’t one! This is fragrance free. Fragrance free products I find don’t have a fragrance but they do have a certain ‘plain smell’ to them, which this does.

    On the skin

    I use this morning and evening. Placed on my damp skin it foams up but not massively. It’s very comfortable on the skin, quick to use but I take my time using this product to be thorough. It removes general dirt and grime, sun cream and eyebrow pencil easily.

    My skin afterwards feels and looks clean and fresh which is exactly what I want a cleanser to do. Hay fever this year has made my eyes very sore at times, but this hasn’t irritated them at all and has been very gentle. Gel cleansers can be a bit drying on my skin but this hasn’t. It hasn’t stripped it and it hasn’t made it feel tight.

    My children

    My son is 13 and my daughter is 11. Child 2 is happy to use skincare (I do keep it basic for her) and I gave her this to use. Getting Child 1 to wash his face is a task in itself but even HE’S been using this! They haven’t complained to me while using this, their skin looks absolutely fine so it’s safe to say this works fine for them both.

    Recommended?

    I like this! Selfless by Hyram’s Centella & Green Tea Daily Gel Cleanser is the perfect size for twice daily use so should last a few months. Packaging is appealing although needs to be more robust where the lid is concerned. Consistency makes it quick and easy to use and cleans the skin without stripping it of its natural oils. Now…when this was originally launched this was priced at just short of £18.00. I wouldn’t pay that! I just can’t justify that for one product, especially for a cleanser. But for £1.99? BARGAIN! So much so I’ve bought a few for me and the kids to use. IF you can still get this from Home Bargains grab it! If not, you will be able to buy it from other places online but will pay at least double the price.

  • A Summer Skincare Essential? The Cooling Simple’s Hydrating Eye Gel

    There’s always something about ourselves we would like to change or improve. I could list quite a few things but if it concerns my skin and my face, it would be my under eye area. If I’m tired, feeling unwell, lack of sleep or suffering from hay fever, it shows! So eye products are always on my hit list and things I’m interested in. I’m currently using two eye products in my everyday skincare routine. One is Simple’ s Hydrating Eye Gel which cost 99p for 25ml from Home Bargains.

    Simple’s Hydrating Eye Gel
    Why did I buy this?

    I’m always on the look out for eye products and this seemed very appealing. The brand Simple has always been very gentle on my skin. The gel texture I thought could be perfect to use at certain times and the price was a bargain!

    What is this supposed to do?

    Simple’s Hydrating Eye Gel is designed to hydrate the under eye area, help to reduce puffiness and give the under eye a fresher look overall. It contains 5% of plant actives so can also provide antioxidant benefits.

    Who is this for?

    Someone who is suffering from tired and puffy eyes.

    Packaging

    Excuse the pun, but the packaging is simple but it works! This eye gel comes tubed with a very fine opening so you can easily control the amount of product you squeeze out and use. White plastic tube with green and blue detailing. Boxed, which is blue with white and green detailing. All of this gives a natural, wholesome, ‘simple’ vibe.

    Consistency/texture

    Clear, transparent. Gel in look as it has hold but not totally solid in structure.

    How to use

    Apply in the morning to combat puffy or tired under eyes. Use as a primer before applying make-up and use during the day as a treatment to relieve tiredness.

    On the eyes

    This eye gel is something I don’t use everyday. I use it when I need a lighter textured product and comforting but not heavy. Mainly I use this first thing in the morning, or during the day when my under eyes feel like they need a wake up. This is a product that lives in the fridge to add to it’s benefits.

    I use a small dot of this eye gel under each eye. This is so cooling and soothing when applied, it’s so enjoyable to use. It’s easy to dab around the eyes and it sinks in quickly and easily, but feels as if it’s leaving some form of protection on this area. Despite it being a gel, I find this incredibly moisturising but not in a traditional, cream like why.

    My under eyes never look shiny when this soaks in. It gives instant relief and the feeling of hydration lasts all day. This is a blessing when my eyes need a pick me up. Does this make my eyes look better in regards to puffiness and tiredness? Puffy eyes aren’t a massive issue with me. Tiredness is a part of life and there’s only so much a product can do. But this eye product is best for me when it comes to feeling relief and keeping my under eyes protected and not dried out.

    Recommended?

    If your concern is lines and wrinkles this is a no. Extremely dry I would say not on it’s own although could work alongside another eye product. But If you want and need something to be lightweight, moisturising, cooling, sinks in quickly then yes! I adore this eye gel. Not only does it actually do something (e.g cooling, hydration) it’s an absolute pleasure to use. This would be a good little product for any aged person, sex and could be used any time of the year, but especially Spring and Summer.

    Available from many retailers such as Superdrug with prices varied. Best price I’ve found is from Amazon* and at the time of writing this post, it costs £3.32 for THREE of these eye gels which is a great deal! So during this heatwave we’re experiencing in the UK, your face will thank you for this purchase!

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