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  • e.l.f’s Happy Hydration Cream

    If you love skincare products like me, you will probably have a hoarding problem. You will buy things, convinced you will use them, put them away and then never see that pot of cream or tube of serum again. Until you accidently stumble on a product months later and your memory kicks in. This is me. Unfortunately, this is what happened when I purchased elf’s Happy Hydration Cream. I bought it from Boots ages ago and this normally retails for £12.00.

    e.l.f’s Happy Hydration Cream
    Why did I buy this?

    I saw a lot of feedback online about the brand e.l.f. The main points that came up were they had a variety of skincare products available but all at mid point prices. The reviews of these products said they were great quality. So I decided to buy Happy Hydration Cream because not only did I want to try out the brand, but I wanted a face cream. Plus at the time it was on a 3 for 2 promotion so technically it cost me NOTHING!

    What does this do?

    e.l.f’s Happy Hydration Cream is a facial moisturiser designed to give the skin a much needed boost of moisture thanks to it’s rich texture and ingredients such as hemp seed oil, Vitamin B5 (helps the skin retain moisture), Hyaluronic Acid (gives hydration) and Niacinamide (helps with fine lines, wrinkles, hydration).

    Packaging

    This cream comes in what feels like a glass pot with a screw top lid. Simple, modern and very practical. The pot comes boxed with it’s overall look not being cheap or expensive.

    Fragrance

    There isn’t one it’s fragrance free!

    Consistency & Texture

    This moisturiser is white and glossy in appearance. It doesn’t move in the pot, but when taken out there is a slight thickness to it. It’s not watery or fluid like but smooth and rich.

    On the skin

    I’ve used this product on and off morning and/or night time, on it’s own or alongside other products. My skin has suffered a lot with the changes in weather so one minute its fine and then its dry. What I found using this was the texture is rich and luxurious but not heavy or greasy. It applies great and feels very comforting on my skin and quite protective. There’s an immediate feeling of this being a moisture giver and I love it! My skin doesn’t look shiny after use and this works well with other products too e.g oils, serums, sun cream etc.

    The packaging does say this is suitable for all skin types but I would say this is more for normal to dry. When my skin has been very dry in look and feel, I’ve layered this with a facial oil because on it’s own it wasn’t enough. Very dry skin is rare for me, so when my skin is normal to a little on the dry side, this works well on it’s own.

    Recommended?

    I like this moisturiser. I’m a lover of texture so this being on the rich side is what I like. The feel of it on the skin, the slight slip it has. The fact it’s not fragranced is great because sometimes I don’t want fragrance, especially if my skin isn’t behaving itself. So if you have normal to dry skin, and looking for a face cream that won’t blow the bank, look at this! Definitely recommended!.

  • Budget Friendly The Inkey List’s Vitamin B, C & E Moisturizer

    I promised myself this year I would be more intentional with my purchases, especially where skincare was concerned. They needed to be purchased because they served a purpose, not because they were new, packaged nicely or I just ‘liked the sound or look of it’. Have I succeeded? Well, I’ve definitely tried! I bought The Inkey List’s Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer hoping it would fill a gap in my skincare routine. This was on sale for less than £5.00 for 50ml from the website Look Fantastic.

    The Inkey List’s Vitamin B, C and E Moisturizer
    Why did I buy this?

    I tend to use my Aveeno lotion on my face as well as my body most of the time. It’s such a great product but I wanted something that would be just as good, hydrating and affordable. My skin sometimes needs something with a more varied mix of ingredients to help with day to day concerns compared to Aveeno, and I hoped this would do that job.

    What is this supposed to do?

    Ideal for normal skin, this moisturiser contains ingredients which the skin needs to be healthy. The combination of vitamin’s B, C and E helps to brighten and smooth skin along with provide hydration.

    Texture

    This is an interesting one. I expected a cream and found a hybrid between a gel and a cream. Quite light weight but still had a decent thickness to it.

    Fragrance

    Smells of nothing as it’s fragrance free!

    On the skin

    I found I didn’t need to use too much of this. Half a finger tip felt too much but a little less is ideal. This rubbed into my skin well (if I didn’t use too much!), light weight and felt less gel like on the skin and more cream when applied. It sinks in quickly and leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. When I use this I do find my skin feels a touch tacky, but it doesn’t cause any issues because other products tend to be placed on top of this e.g sun cream.

    This has been a great moisturiser to use when I’m layering it with other products. Vitamin C serum, rosehip oil, sun cream (not all at once or in that order!) are all products I’ve used alongside this and found it wasn’t too much or too heavy. On it’s own, I feel my skin needs a little more moisture generally. But with more humid weather at the moment it seems to be fine.

    Who would this be good for?

    I think this would be good for someone who wants something simple, easy to use, lightweight on the skin but delivers a decent amount of moisture. And, if like me, you’re layering different products and don’t want something too heavy or greasy this could be a good edition. Ideal for Summer time use as well if your skin naturally is more oilier. This would suit someone who doesn’t have major concerns and just wants to maintain their skin and keep it it a decent condition. I can see this being a good buy for pre-teens and teenagers.

    Recommended?

    This is a good, cost effective moisturiser which I think many people would appreciate in their skincare routine. It’s the standard size for a moisturiser so should last a a few months, if used morning and night. No fragrance, good ingredients (glycerin, coconut oil, sunflower seed oil etc) and budget friendly. So if this suits your skin and it’s needs give this a go. Best price for this product at the time of writing this post is from Look Fantastic at £4.79 but can be purchased from many retailers such as Boots, Cult Beauty and Amazon.