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  • October’s Round Up, What Products Did I Use?

    2022 is continuing to gallop closer and closer into the distance as we say goodbye to month number 10. To say it’s been eventful is an understatement, to the point where many of us probably can’t wait for this year to be over. But for now, I’m focusing what I do, which is try out and review products and share my thoughts and feelings on them. And here is my October round up of products I’ve used.

    Products used in the month of October
    Scentsy’s Cloudberry Dreams Hand Soap

    A great smelling hand wash but super small, expensive at full price and not as moisturising as I would like on my hands. I’m so glad I’ve tried some of Scentsy’s body products including this one. But you really do have to time your purchases right with this company to make sure you get the best possible deal price wise. Am I repeat purchasing this one for myself? Probably not.

    Scentsy’s Cloudberry Dreams Hand Soap
    Q+A’s Liquorice Lip Oil

    A lip oil is a good alternative to a lip balm. In fact, I would say it’s a mix between the balm and the lip gloss. It can give you the moisturising properties of a lip balm but also the visible sheen of a gloss. Q+A’s Liquorice Lip Oil is a fairly priced lip oil from an affordable skincare company, which contains some very good ingredients. This is the first lip oil I’ve ever used and probably won’t be the last.

    Q+A Liquorice Lip Oil
    Aldi’s Lacura Vitamin C Brightening Daily Cleanser

    I gave my first impressions of Aldi’s Lacura Vitamin C Brightening Daily Cleanser after I first bought it. Giving this cleanser a quick look this seemed to be a very promising product. It ticked all the boxes in regards to price, packaging and size. But did it actually live up to expectations when I used it?

    Aldi’s Lacura Vitamin C Brightening Daily Cleanser
    Lidl’s Lovely Eau de Parfum

    Now THIS was a first! My first venture into a supermarket own branded fragrance. Sometimes we are so used to picking up well known branded perfumes that we don’t even give lesser known (and much cheaper) fragrances a thought. A beautifully scented Eau de Parfum from Lidl without a huge price tag!

    Lidl’s Lovely Eau de Parfum
    Glow’s Cafe Coffee Inspired Wax Melts

    This collection of coffee inspired wax melt pots from UK wax vendor Glow were a revelation to me! I didn’t realise coffee would be such a gorgeous, comforting scent and this box of waxy goodies (gifted, I won in a competition) really won me over (excuse the pun)! Definitely something to add into your wax melt collection for Autumn/Winter time.

    Glow’s Cafe Coffee Inspired Wax Melts Pots
    Masking’s Aloe Vera Under Eye Masks

    For £1.00 for 2 pairs of under eye masks, this definitely is a cost effective way for a bit of pampering. Are these the best eye masks I’ve ever used? Definitely not! But they are the cheapest and easy to pick up from my local Tesco store. Not for the hardcore skincare fans, but a decent purchase for those who want a bit of fun and self care time.

    Masking’s Aloe Vera Under Eye Mask
    Aldi’s Lacura Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser

    Back again with Aldi’s Lacura Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser, but this time I used this product for a few weeks and could finally say whether this was a good or not so good purchase. Let’s just say it got the thumbs up from me and is still my morning and evening cleanser of choice.

    Aldi’s Lacura Vitamin C Brightening Daily Cleanser
    Marks & Spencer’s Affordable Rainbow Bath Fizzer

    Last but not least, and probably the most affordable item I purchased, was the Marks & Spencer’s Affordable Rainbow Bath Fizzer. A large, fun looking bath fizzer that swirled and moved in my bathtub like crazy and only cost me 49p! A brilliant cost effective buy but not on my favourite bath products ever list.

    So that’s my round up complete for the month of October. Do I have a favourite? I’m torn between Glow’s Cafe Coffee Inspired Wax Melts and Aldi’s Lacura Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser. Both impressed me, both I enjoyed using.

  • A Fragrance for Under £5.00! Lidl’s Lovely Eau de Parfum

    If you’ve read any of my previous blog posts, you will know I don’t turn my nose up at products that are labelled as ‘cheap’. In fact, I LOVE affordable products! How much you spend isn’t always a reflection on quality of a product. There are so many low to mid-priced ranges out there that are fantastic in quality, you would be crazy not to try things out and hopefully save yourself some money. So, guess what I picked up while grabbing a frozen pizza and a tub of ice-cream recently? A bottle of Lovely Eau de Parfum from the supermarket Lidl. This retails at £4.45 for 75ml.

    Lidl’s Lovely Eau de Parfum
    Why did I buy this?

    I browsed the personal care section in Lidl and saw a selection of fragrances. Testers on the shelf, I spritzed and sniffed, and I realised I liked the scent of all the ones I showered myself with. I normally purchase a body mist because they are affordable. But Lidl’s Lovely Eau de Parfum is not that much different in price to body mists available, so I thought it was worth a purchase.

    Packaging

    75ml of fragrance comes in a clear, glass bottle. It’s wider at the bottom and comes in closer at the top so the shape is very appealing. The bottle itself comes boxed. Off white in colour with gold and black writing on it.

    I don’t expect much for less than £5.00 but the packaging is very plain and basic. It’s not the most interesting packaging I have ever seen but it’s not worst. What I didn’t like was how the box wasn’t in plastic. The plastic finishes it off and gives it a more professional look whether it’s for a gift or for yourself. And dare I say you know if it’s wrapped in plastic no one has opened and used it!

    Fragrance, How Does It Smell?

    This gives me a Spring/Summer vibe. It’s floral based and has a powdery element to it. It’s quite clean and fresh but not heavy. I wouldn’t say this a modern fragrance but it’s not old fashioned either. What I would call it is a classic feminine floral fragrance which smells really good.

    Strength & Longevity

    Strength is a medium. I can be quite heavy handed with fragrances as I apply them mainly in the morning before work and want it to last. The strength doesn’t knock me out but it envelopes and comforts me. And at the end of a 4 hour shift I can still smell this although it’s not as strong as when first applied.

    Longevity isn’t bad at all! It lasts throughout the morning but to give a boost to strength a reapplication is needed around mid-day.

    Is this a Dupe?

    I’ve read that Lidl’s fragrances are based on well-known designer fragrances. Which one this is inspired I can’t be 100% sure because I’m reading conflicting information about it. One name that pops up is Dior’s J’Adore which I cannot confirm or deny as I don’t own it and haven’t smelt it.

    Recommended?

    I would, for a few reasons. The fragrance is beautiful. It has a decent strength and longevity to it. Good size and of course, the price means it’s affordable. You won’t feel the need to hold back using this or keep it for special occasions. Ideal to pop into your bag for work, college, or leave it on your desk. I think how this smells would appeal to a wide range of people regardless of age. Great gift idea too but I personally wouldn’t give it on its own. It doesn’t look special enough. What I would do it maybe add a nice bath bomb and lotion to give it a bit more of a wow factor.

    This gets the thumbs up from me. If you’ve skipped the fragrances in your local Lidl store, it might be worthwhile giving this a try as I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

  • An Autumn Fragrance. So…? Unique’s Sweet Amber Body Mist

    Most people choose their fragrance because it’s what they want to wear in that moment because of their mood, time of day or maybe it’s for an occasion. Some will drag out certain fragrances according to the time of year. Personally, I wear whatever I feel like at the time but there are certain scents that scream a particular season to me. This is true when I purchased and used So…? Unique’s Sweet Amber Caramel & Cedarwood Body Mist. Bought direct from So Fragrance when this was on sale for £2.98 instead of £5.99 late last year/beginning of this year.

    So…? Unique Sweet Amber Caramel & Cedarwood Body Mist
    Why did I buy this?

    I’ve used lots of body mists and perfumes from this brand and they’ve performed well and smelt good. When there was a sale, I wanted to try scents I hadn’t experienced before, and this was one of them. The scent name sounded delicious. Scent description sounded like it was made for me, and the price confirmed it needed to be purchased!

    Packaging

    This is packaged differently to other fragrances I’ve used from this brand before. 150ml comes in a plastic bottle which has a golden orange tint to it. The lid is gold and how this is presented is very Autumnal in its colours.

    Fragrance

    Think vanilla, a hint of brown sugar and a slightly earthy, woody note mixed in. That’s how this smells in a nutshell! I love it! It’s not sickly sweet but has an obvious sweetness to it. The woodiness gives it added depth and makes the scent fuller and richer. Do you understand why this makes me think of Autumn?

    Strength & Longevity

    Strength is light to medium. I could easily handle this being a strong, in your face fragrance but this type of scent in that strength would make your head pop off. For a body mist you do have to be realistic when it comes to longevity. I apply this a few times during the day which I don’t feel is excessive. Partly because I just love how it smells and I want to take it in. And of course, to give me more fragrance. So, both strength and longevity are fair. But I wouldn’t say no to a stronger version of this scent!

    Recommended?

    If you don’t want to spend a small fortune on perfumes and fragrances and you are fond of the humble and cheap body mist, this should be on your radar. Good size, nicely packaged, and the scent is beautiful. So, if you love your warming, vanilla, sugary, woody fragrances you will love this because it smells great! The only thing I would suggest is buy when the price is right. I would never pay £6.00 for a body mist. Keeping an eye on sales or some form of special promotion is a must when picking up this or any other fragrance from this brand.

    This brand of body mists is widely available on the high street and can be found in many places including supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda, and stores such as Boots and Superdrug. You may have to dig a little deeper for this fragrance though as I don’t see this particular one on the shelves all the time, but it’s worth the effort to find it.

  • August Review Round Up. What Products Did I Use?

    It’s that time where we are close to saying goodbye to one month and welcome in the next. August was a good month for me because I got much needed time off work AND managed to go away on a family holiday! And to top it off I got to use lots of skincare, body care and home fragrance products that I haven’t used before. So what did I try, use and review in August?

    Products Used & Reviewed in August
    The Body Shop’s Camomile Cleansing Oil

    A great cleansing product to break up and remove sun cream and make-up as a first cleanse. Easy and quick to use, very moisturising and great for those who have dry and sensitive skin or just love an oil texture.

    The Body Shop’s Camomile Cleansing Oil
    Bespoke London’s Wild Herbs & Tonka Bean EDP For Men

    Originally bought for my teenage son and then ‘borrowed’ a few times by me! A great fragrance scent wise, packaging and super affordable.

    Bespoke London’s Wild Herbs and Tonka Bean EDP for Men
    Lidi’s Cien Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Eye Contour Cream

    The perfect example that skincare doesn’t have to be expensive! For less than £2.00 this eye cream from the supermarket Lidl is a great product to nourish the under eye area and keep it well conditioned.

    Lidl’s Cien Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream
    Dr Organic’s Shea Butter Body Scrub

    Bought from Home Bargains for just 99p, but probably is one of the worst body scrubs I’ve ever used. Good sized product, left my skin feeling quite soft but this was probably down to it containing Shea Butter. There was no exfoliating action to this so therefore NOT a body scrub!

    Dr Organic’s Shea Butter Body Scrub
    Scentsy’s Disney The Last Petal Wax Melt Snap Bar

    I waited a long time to try Scentsy’s wax bars! The Last Petal smelt really nice and packaging would make any Disney fan happy. But the usual retail price of this wax snap bar would put me off repurchasing but at a sale price (which is what I paid) it wouldn’t.

    Scentsy’s Disney The Last Petal Wax Bar
    Beauty Kitchen’s Potent Sleep Mask

    A great mask to use when your skin needs a pick me up! And even better as you apply this onto the face at night and wake up to a smoother more refreshed face in the morning.

    Beauty Kitchen’s Abyssinian Oil Night Halo Potent Sleep Mask
    Glow’s Ruffles At The Palace August Wax Melt Subscription Box

    Technically not used yet, but I was so excited to purchase this wax melt subscription box from Glow. Beautiful pieces of wax, great fragrances and the theme was right up my street!

    Glow’s Ruffles At the Palace August Wax Melt Subscription Box
    Beauty Laundrette’s EDT

    There’s nothing wrong with buying designer fragrances. But considering what’s currently going on across the world, not just in the UK, cheaper alternatives if possible should be at least looked at. Although Beauty Laundrette’s EDT isn’t my favourite scent for a few reasons, it will be a good purchase for someone who wants a light, white floral based feminine fragrance that doesn’t cost the earth.

    Beauty Laundrette’s EDT

    So that’s my August product review round up all wrapped up in one post! I hope September brings even more interesting products to use and review.