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  • My Top 8 Products of 2022

    My love for bath, body, skincare and home fragrance products didn’t change in 2022. In fact, it just got bigger (along with my stash)! I used lots and lots of products but which ones were my favourites in 2022? In no particular order….

    Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask

    Relaxing, soothing, hydrating, kind to the skin and really enjoyable to use, Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask is something I would repeat purchase time and time again.

    Simple’s 5 Minute Reset Hydrogel Mask
    Palmer’s Coconut Oil Body Lotion

    I have no idea why it took me so long to buy Palmer’s Coconut Oil Body Lotion but when I did and used it I loved it! Beautifully fragrant, moisturising without being greasy and left my skin very happy.

    Palmer’s Coconut Oil Body Lotion
    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub

    Feet need to be looked after too, and for under £5.00 Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub gave my unloved feet exactly what they needed. This was an effective but not harsh exfoliator, moisturising at the same time and had a pleasant minty fragrance.

    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub
    Palmer’s Coconut Oil Balm

    Another winning product from their Coconut range. Palmer’s Coconut Oil Balm is one of those multi-purpose products that I used often. On the heels of my feet and on my lips have been the main areas (and driest) of my body that has literally sucked this up.

    Palmer’s Coconut Oil Balm
    Scentsy’s Hibiscus Pineapple Sugar Scrub

    Scentsy’s Hibiscus Pineapple Sugar Scrub was an absolute revelation to me. A mouth watering tropical fragranced scrub with a heavenly texture. This left my skin feeling so soft and smooth I could have cried when this finished! Not cheap, so this would only be a repeat purchase if on sale unfortunately.

    Scentsy’s Hibiscus Pineapple Sugar Scrub
    Superdrug’s Vitamin E All Over Body Cream with Lavender

    If you want an unusual but fabulous scented body lotion which is incredibly moisturising, Superdrug’s Vitamin E All Over Body Cream with Lavender is the one! This fragrance really is so relaxing and a great twist on the fragrance of lavender.

    Superdrug’s Vitamin E All Over Body Cream with Lavender
    Glow’s Cafe Coffee Inspired Wax Melts

    I like things to take me by surprise and one thing that did was coffee scented wax melts! This fragrance has never been on my radar but Glow’s Cafe Coffee Inspired Wax Melts (which were gifted, they were a competition win) were stunning! Cosy, homely, comforting and the perfect Autumn/Winter scent to fragrance the home.

    Glow’s Cafe Coffee Wax Melt Pots
    Lush’s Sleepy Bear Bath Bomb

    The love I have for Lush’s Sleepy Bear Bath Bomb is massive. My body enjoyed it, my mind found it relaxing and nostrils lapped up it’s gorgeous scent! Perfection.

    Lush’s Sleepy Bear Bath Bomb

    So that was my top 8 favourite products of 2022, what were yours?

  • New Product Alert! Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub

    I love scrubs! There’s nothing more satisfying than slapping off dead, dry skin off the face and body and leaving it fresher and smoother in look and feel. I use an exfoliator for my face which I use once or twice a week. Body scrubs I adore but I should use them more often but I forget. But what about using one specifically for the feet? This isn’t something that was in my body care collection until recently, but felt it was needed. I purchased Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub under a month ago,for £4.99 for 300g.

    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub
    Why did I buy this?

    It actually is a product I need! My feet are neglected and they need lots of TLC. Genuinely, I don’t think any body scrubs I use currently are hard working enough on the feet, so a separate product is needed. This is a new product from Aldi so it already caught my attention. Also, it contains good moisturising ingredients and for the size and price this made such a good buy.

    What is this?

    An exfoliating scrub that will remove dead skin leaving skin softer and smoother plus moisturising the feet as well.

    Fragrance

    This smells like tea tree. Not identical to pure tea tree but similar. This scrub has a cooling feel to it fragrance wise. Clean in scent, almost aromatherapy like but not eye watering in strength. I like how this smells and perfect for the body parts it’s made for.

    Texture

    Not what you would expect. I thought this would be similar to a balm but it’s not. It’s white in colour, looks thick and solid and has a slight sheen to it. When I scooped some out and broke the surface, it actually was very soft, almost whipped in texture. I could feel the grains in it so it’s not totally smooth, but the texture is quite luxurious and has a slip to it.

    Ingredients

    Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil (Sweet Almond Oil), Sodium Chloride (Salt), Maris Sal (Dead Sea Salt), Glyceryl Stearate, Butyrosperium Parki Butter (Shea Butter), Parfum, PEG-20, Glyceryl Triisosterate, Linalool.

    In Use

    I used about a finger tip and a half of foot scrub per foot. Rubbing this in, I could feel how soft this scrub was as it melted and coated my feet. My feet looked like I had applied some form of oil or balm to it as it had a shine to them and an oily feel, yet had a slightly creamy look to it. While rubbing this in I did notice the particles that made the scrub weren’t all the same size or circular. Compared to a body scrub I would say these exfoliating pieces were slighter bigger and rougher, and with plenty in it.

    The fragrance was there while using this. With hay fever blocking my nose and making me sensitive to smells, this was very comforting and not irritating at all to take in.

    Feet After

    Bare in mind this was after one application. But my feet did look and feel smoother and softer. There was a difference, and I was pleased how semi human they looked after application compared to before. I didn’t follow it up with a foot cream, I just brought my Aveeno body lotion down from the body to my feet. I was very happy with the first application and excited to use it again.

    Negatives?

    Just the one! I really wish the exfoliant pieces in this weren’t so irregular in shape and size. They weren’t massive, but I think smoother particles would be nicer to use and safer if you are heavy handed in application.

    Recommended?

    I enjoyed using this. It’s a practical product but it was so nice to use. The texture was beautiful, easy to apply with a great scent to it. This product delivered what it was supposed to do just after one application. But to keep this up and see a better result, you would need to use this more and regularly. For the amount of product you get and the price I think this is great value and totally recommended! Ideal for general feet maintenance, perfect for getting feet Summer ready and I think the guys may like too!

    Aldi’s Lacura Foot Care Products

  • Getting Spring & Summer Ready. New Aldi Body Care Products!

    It’s warming up nicely in the UK this week. It’s making me think of three things. Firstly, I really need to do a massive Spring clean from top to bottom of my house. Secondly, I need a new wardrobe as I have zero clothes that will be a benefit to wear in this weather. And thirdly, I’ve just remembered I have something called feet and I NEED to give them the love and attention that my constant socks and trainers have neglected to give them. So my latest purchases from Aldi have come at the right time! My possible feet saviours come in the form of Lacura’s Exfoliating Foot Scrub and Moisturising Foot Cream.

    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub and Moisturising Foot Cream
    Why did I buy these?

    I swear I only went into the store for milk and bread! I didn’t even take in a carrier bag! But these were positioned close to the front door so my eyes fixed onto them instantly and I knew these were new products. Close inspection revealed these two products were for the feet. And my poor size 7’s need a good pampering right now. I currently have no foot products in my body care stash so these were a necessity.

    Lacura’s Exfoliating Foot Scrub

    Not only is the scrub designed to exfoliate and remove dead skin, but also to add moisture and smooth the skin on the feet thanks to ingredients such as Shea butter. You know what excites me about this? This is a whopping 300g size! When I opened this up..I gasped! It looks so incredibly rich and inviting, almost a solid balm type texture. The fragrance I think is tea tree, which should leave the feet not only smooth and soft but fragrantly fresh too.

    Aldi’s Lacura Exfoliating Foot Scrub
    Lacura’s Moisturising Foot Cream

    I think this is a dupe of a brand called L’Occitane. L’Occitane are known for having hand and foot products that contain high percentages of Shea butter (which this does have at 15%). Plus the packaging of this has some similarities to L’Occitane’s hand and foot care products. A quick sniff of this indicates this has the same fragrance as the foot scrub, so definitely a marriage made in heaven. This is 125ml in size which is an amazing amount of product and should last a good number of months.

    Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Foot Cream
    Should these be bought ready for Spring & Summer?

    Let’s be honest. Unless you have been super diligent in your body care routine from top to toe, most of us will NEED some form of products for the feet. We want them smooth, soft, supple, moisturised and ready to slip into more open style footwear. So what do we need? Like the rest of our body, to prep it, an exfoliator and a moisturiser, and this dynamic duo are indeed those items. I haven’t tried these yet, but having a look at the textures and ingredients these could be two very good products that should be on your shopping list. And the cost? The Exfoliating Foot scrub for 300ml is £4.99 and the Moisturising Foot Cream is £2.99.

    Brilliant value for money. BUT is the quality there and how good are they? Keep your eyes open for a more in depth review on this, it’s coming!

    New Aldi Foot Products