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  • New Phlur Perfume Dupes In Home Bargains!

    Will duping products EVER end? I don’t think so! If there’s products on the market that are popular or/and on trend, and similar products can be created and priced less, it will happen! I can see the frustration for the big brands. They spend a lot of time and money designing and creating products, packaging, names and marketing. Then supermarket’s, stores and other businesses come along, using these products as ‘ideas’ and then bring out their own versions. Personally, I don’t mind it, IF they bring out good quality products. Why? Because I don’t, sometimes can’t, afford to spend £30.00 on a shower gel or £70.00 on a fragrance.

    So what’s the latest duped product I’ve found? Fragrances. Fragrances that look very similar to fragrance brand Phlur. And I found these fragrances in Home Bargains.

    Phlur fragrance dupes in Home Bargains!
    Florea eau de parfum

    I’ve stumbled across fragrances from Florea (never heard of them!). The fragrance is in an eau de parfum formulation and available in 3 different scents. It comes in Vanilla Touch, Velvet Smoke and Lychee Dream. All 50ml in size.

    Vanilla Touch eau de parfum
    Packaging

    These fragrances come in a small, chunky, clear bottle with an equally chunky white lid. Very basic and plain in look. The actual fragrance for each is a different colour, which makes the black font on the bottle pop. But other than that there is zero detailing to these. Strangely enough I find these quite appealing because they do look so plain and understated.

    Lychee Dream eau de parfum
    How are they a dupe of Phlur?

    Packaging is incredibly similar. The shape of the bottles, each fragrance being coloured, the white lid, the basic font, positioning of brand and fragrance name, like sisters!

    Fragrance wise, Phlur has a fragrance called Vanilla Skin, Florea has Vanilla Touch. But other than that there is no similarity name wise and no obvious similar fragrances.

    Prices? No comparison! Phlur eau de parfum’s cost £100.00 for 50ml.. Florea? £2.99!

    Velvet Smoke eau de parfum
    Thoughts?

    These are very cute looking fragrances. I like how they look and instantly they made me think of Phlur, which is obviously what the aim was. It would have been nice to see more fragrances available to give variety. The ones that were for sale were ok but not massively imaginative. I smelt the lid of Vanilla Touch and it didn’t blow me away, I wanted full on vanilla and this wasn’t. Lychee Dream smelt really nice though. But would these smell better actually sprayed rather than sniffed? Probably. But if you’re paying £2.99 for an eau de parfum formula, my first thought is you will get what you pay for. Cute in look, quality questionable.

  • My New Simple Brightening Gel Cream

    My skincare products have been the same for awhile now. Although issues with my skin haven’t got worse and in fact seem to have improved, it’s time for a switch up! Buying new skincare products to give your routine a boost can be costly depending on what you’re replacing, how many products your changing and where you buy them from. But I haven’t had that problem. My latest new skincare product slotted in to my routine is Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream bought from Home Bargains. So…what is it like?

    Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream
    Why did I buy this?

    I bought this because I would like my skin to look a little more brighter and less dull. The usual product I use as a face cream deals with moisturising but that’s pretty much it! No other added benefits. I hoped this would deliver something a little more.

    What is this supposed to do?

    Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream is formulated to brighten tired looking skin. It’s supposed to leave the skin moisturised, look and feel softer and smoother, giving the skin a natural but healthier look. All of this done using a light formulation.

    Cost & size

    £2.99 for 50ml. Simple facial moisturisers tend to cost around the £9.99 price point unless on a price promotion.

    Packaging

    50ml of cream comes in a pot that’s boxed. Very simple in appearance but appealable to any age or sex. Coloured in white and orange, which reminds me of Revolution Skincare packaging. The difference in colouring of packaging with the Simple ranges makes it easy to identify what sub-range they are from, which is handy.

    Ingredients

    Includes – glycerin, niacinamide and ginger root.

    Consistency & fragrance

    Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream is white in colour, silky smooth in look and has hold in the pot. To look at it, it looks quite rich. There’s no wobbly or movement to it. But in between the finger tips it has an almost gel like feel to it, very light weight, but has slip. Not watery in consistency. Thicker and heavier than a gel, more light weight than some creams.

    Fragrance wise, there isn’t one. Most Simple products don’t include artificial fragrances. So this is ideal for those who don’t want their facial products to have a scent.

    On the face

    I use this after cleansing and in the morning before sun cream (yes, I use sun protection ALL YEAR ROUND!). On the fingertips, this feels very light and gel like. When I first used this I thought this wouldn’t be moisturising. But placed onto the skin it immediately felt very moisturising, slightly cooling and protective. The slip in this cream was a richness that was there during application and stayed on the skin afterwards. My face looked moisturised, not dry, or greasy, just hydrated and it felt it too. This feeling didn’t disappear whether that was during the day or overnight. It’s very easy to use too much of this because the texture is misleading. But this is a rich cream without being rich and I love it!

    Has this given me a glow?

    I’ve only been using this for a few days so can’t see any specific changes in my skin. But what I would say is I enjoy using this, my skin feels supple and feels and looks moisturised, which is the least I expect from a facial moisturiser.

    Recommended?

    I really like Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream! It’s rich without being heavy and greasy. It’s moisturising and protective yet sinks in well. Quick and easy to use and I enjoy using this! There’s nothing worse than using products on the face and body and not enjoying the experience. This I really like. So much so after the first time I used it I bought another pot a few days later!

    If you want a moisturiser that moisturisers, and you need something that really delivers but isn’t heavy, this could be the one. It’s not a fancy product but it’s a good one. I’m interested to see if this does provide a ‘glow’ that I need, so watch this space!

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  • P.Louise Foaming Face Wash Dupes In Home Bargains?

    You would have to be living under a rock to not have heard of the brand P.Louise. I discovered them through my teenage daughter when she was obsessed with their lip products. As a brand, they have a large range of skin, body and fragrance products that seemed to be more geared towards a younger market. Packaging is eye catching, products seem to be more on the fun side rather than serious and price points being above average. So I’m not totally surprised to find a foaming face wash in Home Bargains that has a P.Louise-esq look and feel to it. So what is it like?

    P.Louise Foaming Face Wash Dupes In Home Bargains
    What is this supposed to do?

    LPerfect Fun & Foaming Face Wash is formulated to cleanse the skin but in a gentle way. Containing fruit extracts and castor oil, this facial wash is meant to clean without stripping the skin of its natural oils.

    Packaging

    This face wash is 150ml in size. It comes in a plastic pump action bottle that has a brush applicator at the top to help apply the wash and perform a mild exfoliation. Brightly coloured, almost child like with cartoon fruits on the labels. It stands out, but geared more for a younger market not for anyone looking for serious skincare.

    Cheeky Cherry Foaming Face Wash
    Different versions?

    I spotted two versions of this face wash. One was Cheeky Cherry, the other Wonderful Watermelon. The only differences I could see in the formulations was each had a fruit extract included in its ingredient list: one cherry the other watermelon. I can imagine they both are fragranced in their namesakes, with the colouring of the packaging reflecting the fragrance as well.

    How are these similar to P.Louise Foaming Cleansers?

    Packaging has a slight look of the P.Louise version. How this is bottled with the applicator is pretty much the same, and the bright labelling could be classified as being inspired by. The fruity aspect of the wash definitely has dupe written all over it, as the foaming face washes from P.Louise is fruity or food based as well.

    Wonderful Watermelon Foaming Face Wash
    Price

    £1.99 for 150ml.

    LPerfect Vs P.Louise

    Price: LPerfect £1.99 P.Louise £15.00 (from their website).

    Fragrances/versions: LPerfect, 2 (that I’ve seen in Home Bargains, could be more!), P.Louise, 14.

    Packaging: Labelling/illustrations looks very cheap and aimed at children from LPerfect. P.Louise much more thought has been put into it’s aesthetics and would appeal to pre teens, teens and young adults. Much more attractive to the eye.

    Will I buy this?

    No! Honestly? I don’t find anything about this product appealing. It’s not made for someone like me and definitely NOT for my skin! I wouldn’t buy this for my teenage daughter either because she doesn’t need it. A simple, basic, formulation without colours and fragrances will be just fine for her. But this product will appeal to some out there wanting a more affordable product based on a more expensive brand. Yes, this is cheaper than the PLouise version, but is it any better? I’m not willing to find out!

  • Simple Skincare Products Under £3.00 In Home Bargains!

    Simple is a brand my household uses regularly. We’ve used various products for both the bath and shower and face. It’s ideal because of the gentle formulations, with many products being suitable for sensitive skin and a good starting point for teenagers. It’s not an expensive range. But like most products prices have been creeping up over the last few years. I found a recent selection of Simple products at an affordable price than usual sat on the shelves of Home Bargains. So what did I find and what are these products supposed to do?

    Simple Skincare Products In Home Bargains!
    Hyaluronic Acid & B5 Booster Serum

    Designed for skin that needs more hydration, and wants to be softer and smoother. Great for lined and dehydrated skin. Suitable for all skin types, can be used once or twice a day under a moisturiser. Home Bargains price £2.99 for 30ml. Usual rrp £9.99.

    Hyaluronic Acid & B5 Booster Serum
    Vitamin B3 Niacinamide Booster Serum

    Improves the texture and look of the skin by helping it to retain moisture in the skin and help improve the skin’s natural barrier. Overall giving the skin a healthier appearance. £2.99 for 30ml. Usual rrp £9.99.

    Vitamin B3 Niacinamide Booster Serum
    Repairing Rich Cream

    Simple’s Repairing Rich Cream should be hydration in a pot! A slightly thicker consistency, soothing, smoothing and hydrating so good for drier skin or use as a night cream. £2.99 for 50ml. Usual rrp £9.99.

    Repairing Rich Cream
    Skin Quench Gel Cream

    Another facial cream that delivers hydration but in a lighter formulation. Great for those who want the moisture back into the skin without the heaviness. Potentially a good product to use during warmer seasons. £2.99 for 50ml. Usual rrp £9.99.

    Skin Quench Gel Cream
    Brightening Gel Cream

    Containing Vitamin’s C & E, ginger root and glycerin. This facial moisturiser should hydrate but also help the skin to look brighter, softer and healthier. Not to mention helping combat pollution which can damage the skin on a daily basis. £2.99 for 50ml. Usual price £9.99.

    Brightening Gel Cream
    What’s good about these products?

    Besides the low price point? These products are suitable for all skin types. But Simple is a brand that focuses a lot of their products on sensitive skin. They do this by avoiding the use of colouring, perfumes and other potentially irritating ingredients. This is why many of them I use and happily allow my teenagers to use as well.

    Worth buying?

    Depending on what you’re looking for in a skincare product I would say yes! In fact, I’ve already bought the Brightening Gel Cream! These are good products, for concerns that many of us have at great affordable price points. To find these particular products under £3.00 each on the high street, even on sale, doesn’t happen. So grab these if and when you can because they won’t be in Home Bargains at these prices for long!

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