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  • The Winter Collection of Reed Diffusers From Cristalinas

    Reed diffusers are a great way to fragrance rooms in the home. Not everyone can or wants to use candles, wax melts or plug ins. Reed diffusers don’t need tea lights or need to be powered by electricity. So they can be put in various places and rooms. I like the fact that lots of reed diffusers actually look quite nice and can add something aesthetic to an area. One reed diffuser I’ve used and liked is by Cristalinas. There’s a variety of different fragrances available in Home Bargains. So what’s available, what are they like and how much do they cost?

    The Winter Collection of Reed Diffusers From Cristalinas
    Packaging

    Each reed diffuser comes boxed. Vibrantly coloured with images on the box depicting the fragrance it comes in. What I like the most about how these are presented, which is good, is the fact it makes a note of how intense the strength is from 1 to 5. You can also get an idea on what the fragrance is like because there’s a section you can smell close to the reeds to get the scent the diffuser is in.

    The reed diffuser itself comes in a small, clear and labelled bottled with reed diffusers separately packaged in the box.

    Cosy Apple & Cinnamon Reed Diffuser
    Fragrances available

    Candy Canes, Mistletoe & Pine, Cosy Apple & Cinnamon (all part of the Winter Collection), Salted Caramel Mocha, Spiced Vanilla Latte and Warm Pear Crackling Cider Fall Collection).

    Candy Canes Reed Diffuser
    Have I used any of these?

    I actually have! I’ve bought Salted Caramel Mocha TWICE. I used this in my small downstairs toilet. I didn’t think it would perform so well because it’s small. But it actually performed well and made this area smell gorgeous, almost bakery like. One day I went into my son’s bedroom and thought…oh it smells nice in here. Only to find he took this from the toilet and moved it into his room! Considering his room is a lot bigger than our downstairs toilet, this was quite strong and lasted for ages. When it ran out I had to buy him another one! So scent and performance was this one was great! I’ve also got the Spiced Vanilla Latte reed diffuser but not used it.

    Mistletoe & Pine Reed Diffuser
    Size & prize

    25ml and only £1.99. I say ‘only’ because I’ve seen these diffusers priced much higher in supermarkets, so £1.99 is a good price.

    Recommended?

    Packaging wise these look like a good quality reed diffuser. The fragrances are ideal for the different seasons they are themed as and having varied strengths, makes these tailor made for what you need. And the scents I’ve smelt have been so good, its hard not to want to buy them all. The price is budget friendly so an affordable purchase. So if you see these in your local Home Bargains, give them a try, you might like these reed diffusers as much as I do!

  • Beauty Stocking Fillers For Under £2.00 In Home Bargains!

    Christmas stockings. Christmas Eve boxes. Hampers. They’re all the same sort of thing just housing gifts in a different way. So what do they all have common? They all contain smaller, normally less expensive gifts for someone, that doesn’t stand out as a main gift but a collection of little ones providing treat after treat. My teens have Christmas stockings. And what they get filled with are small items I think they will like. Socks, chocolate, make-up, bath and body products. Nothing flash or expensive but still well thought out. So if you only had £2.00 to spend on a stocking filler, what could you buy? Here are 6 beauty items I found in Home Bargains for less than £2.00 each!

    Beauty Stocking Fillers For Under £2.00 In Home Bargains
    The Foot Factory Spa’s Foot Scrubs

    New to the shelves of Home Bargains, this foot scrub (so far) is available in Minty Fresh and Caffeine Fix. Minty Fresh contains peppermint, Caffeine Fix coffee. Both sound very invigorating and contain sea salt and glycerin so should leave feet feeling smooth and hydrated. £1.49 for 500g.

    The Foot Factory Spa’s Foot Scrubs
    Face Facts Body Butter

    This would make the perfect partner for the Face Fact body scrubs also available in Home Bargains. Tropical Bliss sounds like how it will smell, tropical and fruity! The texture in the tub looks rich and moisturising. It contains sunflower seed oil, pineapple fruit extract and avocado oil to name a few ingredients. £1.49 for 400ml.

    Face Facts Body Butter
    Serenity Collection Bath Honey

    Coffee, whiskey and vanilla cream scented bath honey. The consistency of this doesn’t quite look like a bath soak or gel, but something in between. Nicely packaged, great for a bath lover and only £1.99.

    Serenity Collection Bath Honey
    Biovene Sheet Masks

    There’s a few different versions of this sheet mask available in store. But the one I recently saw was Avocado Cucumber & Niacinamide. Designed to be hydrating and cooling on the skin, this sheet mask costs only 59p.

    Biovene Sheet Masks
    Face Facts Multibiotic Fortifying Face Mask

    This skincare mask is should be used at night time and to be worn while a sleep. It is supposed to help hydrate, balance and strengthen the skin leaving it smoother and stronger. 99p for 75ml.

    Face Facts Multibiotic Fortifying Face Mask
    Charlie Tate London’s Lime Basil & Mandarin Hand Lotion

    Lime Basil & Mandarin as a scent is very popular thanks to a certain luxury brand in fragrance and body care products. So to have this in a hand lotion means it’s a practical gift but a slightly pampering one. Great to gift for someone who looks after their hands, who likes this scent and someone who likes to have nice looking hand care products in their bathroom or toilet. £1.49.

    Charlie Tate London’s Lime Basil & Mandarin Hand Lotion

    So that’s just a few small gift ideas to help finish off (or even start?) your Christmas shopping. All affordable, easy to pop in Christmas stockings, boxes and hampers, and all should be received well.

  • Last Minute Wicked Beauty Gifts!

    I’ve watched the films Wicked and Wicked: For Good and loved them both. I’m not the only one. Thanks to its success, there is no end of merchandise available on the high street and online. If you have a fan of these films it really isn’t hard to find them Christmas gifts to give them this year. Even better if they love anything pampering and beauty related. Here are a few Wicked gift ideas, that won’t break the bank, ready to give this Christmas:

    Last minute Wicked beauty gifts!
    LUSH Wicked: For Good Bath, Shower & Fragrance

    LUSH has a wide range of products inspired by the film that can be used in the bath, shower and on the body. Bath bombs in Glinda’s Wedding Dress and Lion. Bubble bar’s in Elphaba’s Broomstick, Glinda’s Wand, Chistery, and Tin Man. A bubble wand Tap to Bubble. Soaps in Kiamo Ko Castle and All Roads Lead To Oz. Body scrubs in Scarecrow and Elphaba’s Lair. Fragrance in We Believe Glinda and a shower gel in The Wize and Magnificent Oz. All are a great take on characters, places and events from the film. All look amazing, nicely scented and lots of fun! Not the cheapest range of Wicked products you will find, but will be appreciated as a gift. Prices range from £5.50 to £32.00 online or instore.

    Lush’s Lion Bath Bomb
    Wicked X Primark

    Primark’s beauty department offers a good selection of items that would make great one piece gifts or combined together to create something impressive. Eyelash curlers, face masks, colour changing lip balm, body wash, face serum and bath fizzers are all available to buy. Very budget friendly, all beautifully packaged and starting from £3.00 in price.

    Wicked beauty gifts in Primark
    Home Bargains

    Home Bargains has 3 Wicked gift ideas ready to grab and wrap. One is their Wicked Nail Art Collection, which includes 3 nail polishes, nail file and nail art stickers. Colours perfectly match the film which is pink, gold and green. Probably more suited for a younger age range, so great for kids. It costs £2.99. There’s also a Apple & Kiwi Sheet Mask by 7th Heaven, suitable for all skin types, at 99p. And lastly, a colour changing lip balm from Dr Paw Paw for £1.89.

    Wicked beauty gifts in Home Bargains
    Anywhere else?

    There’s something Wicked EVERYWHERE! Not just the stores I’ve mentioned with these particular products. But this gives you an idea on what’s available and prices. So if you’re looking for Wicked gift ideas, it starts here!

  • More Fragrance Dupes In Home Bargains?

    Dupes of products don’t seem to be disappearing from the high street. In fact, the brands and products that are being duped seems to be growing everyday. Some people love them, some people hate them. My personal opinion is if they’re done well, decent quality, affordable price point and not an exact duplicate to the original, I have no issues with them. In fact, I’m all for it. But I was a little surprised to see some fragrances available in Home Bargains that are clearly a dupe (at least look wise) for fragrance brand Kayali. So what did I find?

    Fragrance Dupes In Home Bargains
    What’s available?

    4 eau de parfum fragrances available from a brand called Body Bakerie. Fragrances available are in Coco Hazelnut, Pistachio Musk, Toasted Marshmallow and Vanilla Sugar Swirl. Each 100ml in size and inspired by bakery based scents.

    Body Bakerie’s Coco Hazelnut Eau de Parfum
    Packaging

    Similar to the Kayali fragrances. These bottles have squared corners, chunky in shape but flat. Bottles are coloured in neutral shades, and frosted. White print for the wording makes these pop and noticeable on the shelf.

    Body Bakerie’s Pistachio Musk Eau de Parfum
    Fragrance notes

    Coco Hazelnut – Top notes, coconut cream, bergamot. Middle notes, toasted hazelnut, milk accord. Base notes, sandalwood, tonka bean.

    Pistachio Musk – Top notes, roasted pistachio, cardamom. Middle notes, white musk, tiare flower. Base notes, oud, amber.

    Toasted Marshmallow – Top notes, pink sugar, vanilla bean. Middle notes, tonka bean, jasmine. Base notes, musk, caramel.

    Vanilla Sugar Swirl – Top notes, spun sugar, whipped vanilla. Middle notes, white orchid, caramel. Base notes, cashmere musk.

    Body Bakerie’s Vanilla Sugar Swirl Eau de Parfum
    Price

    £4.49 each.

    Smell test?

    I didn’t get a chance to smell all of these. And I simply took the lid off two of them rather than spraying them. Pistachio Musk was a fail for me, it just didn’t smell nice. Toasted Marshmallow was very sweet and what I expected, which was ok. Neither blew me away.

    Body Bakerie’s Toasted Marshmallow Eau de Parfum
    Would I buy these?

    I was tempted when I first saw them but probably won’t buy these. I like how they’re packaged, although I think the lid looks very cheap and spoils the overall look. This is a nice selection of sweet fragrances, which I should like, but one I didn’t (out of the two I tried) which makes me feel a little nervous on how they all smell. And although the price point isn’t expensive, it’s not low enough for me to give it a try. So my suggestion is if possible, have a sniff before purchasing (a sniff not spray, these aren’t testers!). These won’t appeal to everyone but bare in mind you may get what you pay for and I’m very doubtful this is similar quality to the brand they’re inspired by.