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  • Teacher Gifts of Home Fragrance Products For Under £5.00

    It’s getting closer to that time of year where many people want to thank the teachers who have been educating and looking after their children for the last school year. I’ve spent many years buying gifts for multiple teachers for both of my children, so I know how it can be difficult to get affordable, nice and not the norm gifts for them. I can imagine it’s hard for others too if they don’t want to buy the usual mug, diaries or biscuits. So I’ve kept my eyes peeled for affordable home fragrance products that would make nice gifts for teachers in both ASDA and Home Bargains.

    Teacher Gifts of Home Fragrance Products
    Why choose home fragrance as a gift?

    Most people use some form of home fragrance products in their homes. They’re practical, can be used for decoration and fragrance. Overall home fragrance products is a little more thoughtful than other potential gifts.

    ASDA – Tinned Candles

    My local ASDA has a good selection of home fragrance products. I spotted these new tinned candles because they looked great, good variety of fragrances and were only £2.00 each! They looked more expensive than what they were and even on it’s own would make a nice gesture.

    New tinned candles in ASDA
    Home Bargains – Reed Diffusers

    I spotted two different brands of reed diffusers, two different price points with different scents available. The first one I spotted was James & Co Fragrance Reed Diffusers. 100ml in size and scents included French Lavender and Vanilla, each costing only £1.79. The other brand I saw was from Wax Lyrical. 100ml in size and only in one fragrance which was Coastal Breeze. This was a little more pricey at £2.99, but still not particularly expensive.

    James & Co Fragrance Reed Diffuser

    I also spotted two jar candles which looked very appealing. One in the brand of Yankee Candle in different scents. I picked up Cupcake Party. This was a good sized candle (not massive but not small either) and cost only £3.99. The other was Wickford & Co, and these seemed to be cocktail scented. The jars were striking, fun fragrances and only £2.99.

    Wickford & Co jar candles

    There were so many more fragrance products available in both of these stores. But the ones I mentioned grabbed my attention because of price, how they looked, fragrances available and having a sneaky sniff of them made me interested! Pop one of these in a gift bag alone or with something else, and this would be nice gift to receive at the end of the school year.

  • Glow’s Sol de Janeiro Dupe Perfume Mist Is Back, But Should You Buy It?

    Dupes. A dupe of a product used to be frowned upon not that long ago, but most of us are loving these types of products now. To get a similar product, not necessarily identical, at a cheaper price is what most people want and they’re happy to buy them. Sol de Janeiro is a well known popular brand but is very pricey. Anything that resembles their products is instantly a good seller. This is why Glow‘s Cherry Bomb & Jasmine Blooms Perfume Mist sold so well when it first landed in discount store Home Bargains. But now that it’s back, if you missed it the first time, should you buy it now?

    Glow’s Cherry Bomb & Jasmine Blooms Perfume Mist
    Why did I buy this?

    I bought this and another version months ago as a small gift for my daughter. She’s been asking for Sol de Janeiro body mists for months but I didn’t want to buy them for £20 plus for no real reason. So this is what she got instead.

    Packaging

    250ml of fragrance comes in a large, clear (but tinted), plastic spray bottle with a white lid. A very basic white print of the brand and fragrance name is on the front. Although the bottle is practical it looks very cheap and has no designer look to it. Appealing? Not massively, but it’s noticeable when sat on shelves so will catch your eye.

    Fragrance

    This is a mix of floral and musk. Floral wise, it’s not heavy but it’s there and pretty. There’s a comforting sweetness to this which I suspect is vanilla. Included is some fruity element which is probably cherry (it doesn’t smell cherry like to me). Glow’s Cherry Bomb & Jasmine Bloom Perfume Mist actually smells really good and both myself and my daughter love the scent.

    Strength & Longevity

    Both strength and longevity unfortunately are poor. When I initially spray this (onto clothes not on skin), I have to use a lot to get a decent level of strength. The type of fragrance this is it should have an immediate ‘pow’ to it but it doesn’t. And the longevity is pretty much the same. It doesn’t last well and would need to be reapplied ALOT for the scent to stay short term.

    What does my daughter think?

    She used this for a short time and then stopped. She loved how this smelt, but even she mentioned the fragrance doesn’t last. She also found the bottle too big to carry with her to school so not great to travel around with. In the end she gave up using it and hasn’t used it since I initially purchased it months ago.

    Is this a Sol de Janerio Dupe?

    Honestly? I have no idea! I’ve not had the chance to smell any of their mists so I can’t comment. I can see how it looks somewhat similar packaging wise but it’s not of the same standard.

    Recommended?

    The fragrance smells great BUT the quality in regards to strength and longevity just isn’t there, so not the best £3.99 spent. There are better quality body/perfume mists out there on the market for the same price if not less. Give this a swerve.

  • Affordable Skin & Body Products In ASDA & Home Bargains

    Who doesn’t love a bargain? Products that cost less than what they normally retail for make my credit card twitch! If you’re visiting your local ASDA and Home Bargains store soon, keep your eyes open. I’ve found the following skin and body care products on sale for really good prices…

    Budget Friendly Skin and Body Care Products in ASDA & Home Bargains
    Nivea’s Moisturising Night Cream

    Nivea’s Moisturising Night Cream is designed to moisturise the skin and help combat any environmental issues affecting the skin. Idea for a normal skin type. Nivea is a well known and popular brand available everywhere, so is very much trusted. This particular moisturiser was half price in ASDA and only cost £2.50.

    Nivea’s Moisturising Night Cream
    Nivea’s Nourishing Night Cream

    Similar to the Moisturising Night Cream, but Nivea’s Nourishing Night Cream is for those with sensitive and dry skin. Possibly a thicker or richer texture considering the skin type its targeting. With almond oil this should be incredibly hydrating on the skin. Half price in ASDA and only costs £2.50.

    Nivea’s Nourishing Night Cream
    Dr Paw Paw’s Age Renewal Hand Cream

    Dr Paw Paw’s Age Renewal Hand Cream contains natural ingredients including aloe vera, olive oil and papaya, this hand cream should be moisturising and protecting. It’s also vegan, suitable for all skin types and costs only £1.69 in Home Bargains.

    Dr Pw Paw’s Age Renewal Hand Cream
    Sanctuary Spa’s Foaming Micellar Cleansing Water

    This cleanser is supposed to help remove daily dirt and grime and make-up effectively but be gentle on the skin. Soothing, and should leave the skin feeling and looking fresher, this cleanser is only 99p for 50ml in Home Bargains.

    Sanctuary Spa’s Foaming Micellar Water

    These are four products I’ve spotted recently which should be more expensive than what they are being sold for, but thankfully are not! Looking after your skin doesn’t have to be expensive and these products and prices prove this.

  • I Found These In Home Bargains!

    As usual I’ve spotted a few things sat on the shelves in Home Bargains that have grabbed my attention. Most people don’t want to spend more than they have to these days thanks to the cost of living, and I don’t blame them. And why should they? If you’re looking for bath, body and skincare products on a budget, you may want to look out for these items in your local Home Bargains store:

    New in Home Bargains
    Wax Lyrical’s Exotic Fig Hand Wash

    I’m more familiar with the home fragrance side of the brand Wax Lyrical, but their Exotic Fig Hand Wash looks like a good item for the bathroom or kitchen. Great size, good fragrance (I smelt it!) and totally different compared to other hand washes sat on the same shelf in store. Only 99p for 300ml.

    Wax Lyrical’s Exotic Fig Hand Wash
    Wax Lyrical’s Rose Bud Hand Lotion

    Like the Exotic Fig Hand Wash, Rose Bud Hand Lotion looks very appealing. This, along with the hand wash, would make a good gift idea, especially teacher gifts considering the time of year we are in. An affordable, practical product that would be used daily and looks nice where ever it sits. 99p for 300ml.

    Wax Lyrical’s Rose Bud Hand Lotion
    Sanctuary Spa’s Hand Lotion

    Sanctuary Spa is known as a brand for luxurious bath and body products, and this hand lotion looks just as pampering and easy on the eye as the rest of their range. 250ml of hand lotion containing shea butter and bamboo extract costs only £2.49.

    Sanctuary Spa’s Hand Lotion
    Dr Paw Paw’s Shimmer Balm

    Fragrance free, containing natural ingredients and suitable for lips, body and face is Dr Paw Paw’s Shimmer Balm. Did I mention this has a subtle shimmer when applied onto the skin? £2.25 for 25ml.

    Dr Pawpaw’s Soothing Balm with Shimmer
    Bespoke London’s Mens Fragrances

    Over the past week I’ve seen up to 4 different fragrances from Bespoke London in Home Bargains. All fragrances have sounded gorgeous including Caramel, Amber & Cashmere and Sweet Spice & Sandalwood. Their packaging is simple but stylish, with each fragrance costing only 99p for 150ml.

    Bespoke London’s Caramel Amber & Cashmere Fragrance

    Have you seen any of these products instore and have you bought any? No surprise here…I have!