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  • 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!

  • Freeman’s Sleepy Time Whipped Mask

    Skincare masks. Skincare masks tend to come in two different forms. One being a sheet mask and the other cream like that is applied to the face. I like both, but I find a cream based mask is more convenient to use and less messing about compared to sheet masks in general. So I was definitely drawn to Freeman’s Sleepy Time Whipped Mask sold in Home Bargains, for 69p for 89ml.

    Freeman’s Sleepy Time Whipped Mask
    Why did I buy this?

    I used a Freeman’s product before and I was really impressed by it. When I saw this particular mask I liked the fact it was fragrance free, and some of the ingredients (magnesium, hyaluronic acid) sounded very appealing. Plus this doesn’t need to be washed off, so I thought this was the perfect night time treat for my skin.

    What does this mask supposed to do?

    Freeman’s Sleepy Time Whipped Mask is supposed to hydrate and smooth the skin overnight as it’s a topical mask left on. Suitable for all skin types, but great for those with slightly more sensitive skin thanks to being fragrance free.

    Texture

    This mask is quite thick in texture, has hold to it but soft and not solid. Think of the feel of a night cream and this would be similar.

    How to use

    Apply a thin layer over clean skin. Leave on the skin overnight and wash off the following morning.

    In use

    I applied this onto clean skin and followed the instructions. I used a small amount, tapped it lightly into the skin on my face and neck and left it. It had a slight cooling feel to it, my skin felt moisturised and comfortable.

    The following day I noticed my skin looked and felt a little fresher, smoother and looked quite hydrated which was what I wanted.

    Recommended?

    I really liked this mask. A fragrance free mask was what I wanted as I’m trying to limit the amount of fragranced products I put on my face. The texture and feel of this was pampering. Ease of use and no wash off required was perfect. But how my skin felt and looked hours later meant I will be using this often. Definitely recommended and at the price of 69p I will be buying more!

  • September’s Round Up. What Products Did I Use?

    September really was (and still is) an up and down month. Very busy with the new school year kicking in, crazy weather (please no more heatwaves!) and all festive occasions being thrown at us all at once! During all the madness as usual I have still managed to try out and enjoy products new to me, ranging from skin and body care to home fragrance. So what products did I use in September?

    Products I Used In September
    Lotus Flower Soap By LUSH

    My first soap from LUSH, which was given to me by a friend, was Lotus Flower. This was such a lovely product to use in both the shower and the bath. It was fragrant, it cleaned the skin on my body so well without drying it out. The biggest surprise was how moisturised my skin felt AFTER use!

    Lotus Flower Soap By LUSH
    Glow’s Pick Your Own Wax Melts From August’s Subscription Box

    Glow’s Pick Your Own Wax Melts from their August Subscription Box was gifted to me by the owner of Glow Angela. These wax melts were absolutely STUNNING! Not only in fragrance but also with how they looked. Massive sizes, each fragrance was perfectly chosen for the August subscription box theme with each slab (yes they were that big!) providing hours and hours of fragrance for the home.

    Glow’s Pick Your Own August Wax Melt Subscription Box
    Dove’s Nourishing Body Care Beauty Cream

    An everyday brand I should really look at more thanks to Dove’s Nourishing Body Care Beauty Cream. A neutral and comforting fragranced body cream that was moisturising, nourishing yet left my skin matt after use.

    Dove’s Nourishing Body Care Beauty Cream
    Crafting In The Dark’s Levi 501’s Jelly Wax

    As much as I love wax melts, my wax pieces only differ in fragrance, colour, size and shapes. Crafting In The Dark’s Levi 501’s Jelly Wax was totally different texture wise but still provided a good quality fragrance. And the clean up after I finished melting it was not only easy and quick but very satisfying too!

    Crafting In The Dark’s Levi 501 Jelly Wax
    Garnier SkinActive’s Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask

    I go through phases when it comes to using skincare tissue facemasks. But when my skin needs a little quick pick me up, I grab one. Garnier SkinActive’s Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask was fun and easy to use and provided the hydration my skin needed at the time.

    Garnier SkinActive Pure Charcoal Black Tissue Mask
    Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub By LUSH

    My second LUSH product this month came in the form of Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub. Again, given to me by a friend (I have some really sweet friends!), this was my first body scrub from LUSH and probably won’t be my last! A fresh and slightly citrus fragrance which most people would love, vibrantly blue in colour and left my skin feeling soft and smooth.

    Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub by LUSH
    Freeman’s Pre-Party Mask Duo

    My favourite and cheapest skincare mask (and moisturizer) I’ve bought and used over the Summer. This made my skin look the great in a normal kind of way. My skin looked fresh, it looked smooth and it looked healthy. All for 67p!

    Freeman’s Pre-Party Mask Duo

    Which product was my favourite? That’s a tough one because they were all so different. But I would be happy to use ALL of these products again so none of them were a disappointment.

  • Beauty Kitchen’s Abyssinian Oil 5 Minute Miracle Mask

    I’m really getting into face masks at the moment. My skin has been all over the place the last few months, and I’ve been slotting skincare masks to see if they can help provide a temporary quick fix solution. I’ve used a few different masks including Beauty Kitchen’s Abyssinian Oil 5 Minute Miracle Mask. This came in a set, but individually this costs £8.00 for 50ml.

    Beauty Kitchen’s Abyssinian Oil 5 Minute Miracle Mask
    Why did I use this?

    I’ve used different products from this range and enjoyed quite a few of them. I thought my skin might appreciate using something on a regular basis rather than a one off product (e.g tissue skincare masks), to help with hydration and hopefully improve the condition of my skin.

    What is this supposed to do?

    Suitable for all skin types, this is designed to hydrate, give the skin a more youthful appearance and also draw out pollutants and dirt from the skin.

    Packaging

    This skincare mask is housed in a plastic tube with a pump top to release the mask. What I like about this packaging is the amount you use is measured. One pump, two, three, however much or little you use is up to you. It’s hygienic, no fingers being stuck in pots and air isn’t getting into the product. Appearance and colouring of the label makes me think this is quite an earthy, natural product. So how this is presented stands out.

    Texture

    When this comes out of the pump, it looks quite rich. I would compare it to a body lotion which isn’t as liquid and as fluid as a typical lotion, because it has hold to it. Off white in colour with a slightly waxy feel to it.

    Fragrance

    There’s a plant like scent to this with the smallest hint of floral and a citrus element to it e.g lemongrass oil type fragrance. It’s not a heavy fragrance or strong, quite comforting in fact. If you’re a fan of aromatherapy type fragrances you would probably be quite fond of this.

    How To Apply

    Onto clean skin, apply a thin layer of mask over the face and neck area. Leave on between 5 to 15 minutes then remove with warmed, damp cloth or sponge.

    On the skin

    I’ve used this skincare mask on many occasions. I use a thin layer of this on my face and neck which applies very easily. I leave it on for around 10-15 minutes, and by this point it’s nearly all sucked up into my skin! Comfortable on the skin, but I did have to check the packaging as this felt as if it dried out slightly like a clay mask. And it does include clay! This doesn’t give the full clay, frozen face feel that heavily clay based products leave on the skin. But it wasn’t what I was looking for in a mask.

    Taking this off was no problem with a warmed, damp face cloth. No residue left, and my skin felt and looked quite fresh and clean. I would have liked this to have left my face feeling more moisturised if I’m honest. It felt a touch too clean, even a little tight? I wouldn’t say my face looked and felt amazing, but what I would say is it felt slightly improved.

    Recommended?

    Overall I thought this mask was ok. Packaged nicely, texture and fragrance was enjoyable. My skin felt a little perked up, but my constant thing at the moment is I need my face to feel hydrated and plump. This didn’t hit that sweet spot for my skin. I’m finding masks containing clay are not my best friend or what my skin needs right now. So this mask isn’t my favourite mask of all time because it just isn’t right for my skin, at least not right now.

    It’s not one I would repeat purchase but could see this being useful if my skin was oily and, prone to break outs and/or younger. For now, this will be kept on the shelf and brought out on the odd occasions this works better for me.

    If this sounds like a mask your skin would like, the best price I’ve found this mask for is £6.00 at Holland and Barratt if you want to give this a whirl.