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  • February Round Up, What Products Did I Use?

    I’m sat here reflecting on how fast February as a month has gone, unlike January. January DRAGGED! February literally has come and gone like the money in my wallet and now we’re saying hello to March. So what did the month of February bring to me product wise and what did I use?

    Products used in February
    Bubble Up’s The Never Skip Dessert Collection

    Such a cute bath and shower collection from Bubble Up. A donut shaped bath fizzer and a sweetly fragranced shower scrub. A super affordable body treat from Home Bargains at a cost of £2.99. Maybe more suitable for the younger generation who want a bit of cheap pampering.

    Bubble Up’s You’re An Angel Cake Shower Scrub and Donut Bath Fizzer
    Lip-C Smile’s Raspberry Lip Oil

    Cold weather means dry lips, and it’s always nice to have an alternative available for the humble lip balm. Lip-C Smile’s Raspberry Lip Oil definitely was something different, fun and a practical lip product to use to help combat dry and cracked lips.

    Lip-C Smile’s Raspberry Lip Oil
    Revolution Beauty’s Creative Eau de Toilette

    Revolution Beauty has a good, varied collection of fragrances including Revolution Beauty’s Creative Eau de Toilette. This is a fragrance both myself and my 11 year old daughter grab in the morning so suitable for different ages.

    Revolution Beauty’s Creative Eau de Toilette
    Glow’s Pink Sugar Foaming Bath Salts

    (gifted) Glow’s new Pink Sugar Foaming Bath Salts was definitely a fragrant, foaming treat for the bath. If you love bath salts and foaming bath creams/gels but want to combine the the two, this is that killer combo!

    Glow’s Pink Sugar Foaming Bath Salts
    LUSH’s Snow Dragon Bath Bomb

    If you love your bath bombs at some point you will have purchased something from LUSH. And boy did I buy during their Boxing Day Sale! Snow Dragon Bath Bomb was bought from the sale. Super cute, lovely colour and size but in the bath? It was ok but didn’t thrill me. But great for the price I paid (£1.75).

    LUSH’s Snow Dragon Bath Bomb

    So these were the products I used in the month of February. Which one was my favourite? They were all very different but probably Glow’s Pink Sugar Bath Salts!

  • February Reviews Round Up, What Did I Use From My Stash?

    If this year continues to fly by as quick as it has the last few months, it will be Christmas in the blink of an eye! Honestly, it really is galloping at 100mph. As much as I would like things to slow down a little, I am excited to see what unfolds in the near future. But for now, I want to have a quick look at the products I used and reviewed in the month of February, ready for the next batch of products I will get my hands to try out in the month of March.

    Dirty Fresh Cosmetics Fairy Godmother Bath Bar

    It would be highly unusual if I hadn’t used and enjoyed a bath bomb or bar in any month let alone last month! Dirty Fresh Cosmetics Fairy Godmother Bath Bar was enjoyable to use, relaxing and created a beautiful looking bath. I haven’t been disappointed by their bath bars yet!

    Dirty Fresh Fairy Godmother Bath Bar
    Superdrug’s Artiscent Atelier Marine Riche Eau de Parfum

    My first time using the Superdrug’s own fragrance range, and most certainly will not be the last! This is a men’s fragrance, but don’t worry, it can be used and loved by anyone if you like typical masculine notes in fragrance. I actually use this most days layered alongside other fragrances I have, and it smells amazing!

    Superdrug’s Artiscent Marine Riche Eau de Parfum
    Primark’s PS Strawberry Bubble Bar

    Not everyone can or wants to spend up to £7.00 on a bubble bar from the high street (you know where I’m talking about!). If you want to spend less than £2.00 for a cute looking bubble bar, head to Primark! Was it the most amazing bath product I’ve ever used? No. But affordable, pleasant and would make someone smile if given as a small gift.

    Primark’s Strawberry Bubble Bar
    Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask

    Skincare face masks are not a magic wand to skincare problems, but they can provide some instant pampering and short term positives such as hydration. This skincare face mask from Simple I didn’t think I would like it so much, but I really did! Lovely on the skin, very relaxing and hydrated my skin brilliantly.

    Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask
    Primark’s PS Balm To Oil Cleanser

    Primark isn’t a place just to buy underwear and leggings. It’s worthwhile having a look at their skincare range too. Their balm to oil cleanser, for £3.00, is a great introduction to this type of cleanser. It did it’s job, easy to use and great for dry skin.

    Primark’s Balm to Oil Cleanser
    Holler And Glow’s Beauty and the Shell Bath Soak

    Not a typical looking bath fizzer. Didn’t behave like any old bath bomb. Super pretty and I enjoyed using this. I can’t wait to try other versions from this range. Yet again, another interesting find from Superdrug.

    Holler and Glow Bath Soak Bath Fizzers
    Garnier Moisture Bomb Eye Tissue Mask

    Everyone seems to head towards a full face skincare mask. But how many people grab the eye versions? Garnier have different versions of their eye tissue masks. This wasn’t my favourite in all honesty, but it was fun to use and super cooling on the skin.

    Garnier SkinActive Moisture Bomb Eye Tissue Mask
    Mini Aldi Haul

    Love Aldi! Over the last couple of years I’ve enjoyed seeing and trying their own ranges in skincare,body care, bath and body and home fragrance. Why? The price, the quality and the cheeky dupe thrown in for good measure is worth a buy and try.

    Aldi goodies!

    So that’s what I’ve got up to in February 2022. Products tried, reviewed and opinion formed. What’s in store for March? I guess you have to keep reading this blog to find out….

  • An Alternative to a Bath Bomb, Prettysuds Broken Hearts Bath Crumble

    Ever heard of a Bath crumble? I haven’t, but it does exist! And it definitely intrigued me when I found one in my Prettysuds February Bath Subscription box. This contained 8 bath time treats, including Broken Hearts Bath Crumble.

    What is a Bath Crumble?

    Imagine a bag/box of shaped or irregular pieces of mini bath bombs and that is what a Pretty Suds Bath Crumble is? You pop them under warm running water, as you would with a normal bath bomb. It will fizz, provide fragrance and colour to the bath and even some foam.

    Pretty Suds Broken Heart Bath Crumble
    How does this look?

    Broken Hearts Bath Crumble is a 400g box of love! Various sizes of small, pink love heart shapes in different shades of pink. Very sweet and look wise was perfect for a subscription in the month of February.

    Broken Hearts Bath Crumble
    Texture

    Chalky and solid but not too solid where it doesn’t crumble ( no pun intended! ). These are literally tiny bath bombs in texture and look.

    Fragrance

    I wasn’t too sure what to expect scent wise with Broken Hearts Bath Crumble. On the box it said ‘ infused with zesty cola cubes’. So I expected to open the bag and smell…well…cola cubes! The type I used to buy from the corner shop as a kid. What I got scent wise was cherry cola. I got the cola cube bit definitely. Sweetie, slightly zingy, but there was a fruity side to these that I couldn’t put my finger on until it hit me. Cherry cola is the best description I can give it! An unusual scent for me when it comes to bath products, but a lovely surprise and very nice to smell.

    In the bath

    I’ve been using a quarter each time I’ve been in the bath. They immediately fizz in the water and release a bright and bold pink colour. No mass of foam or bubbles although a little to start off with. But fragrance and colour was there and this created a good and enjoyable bath.

    Recommended?

    Yes I would! It’s something different to the traditional, singular bath bomb. It looks sweet and fun, you can use them in a minimum of 3 baths and they had a great scent to them. And not to mention how they coloured the bath water! would love to try out the different versions to experience other fragrances and shapes. I’ve enjoyed using this and would love to use something similar again.

    Pretty Suds UK