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  • Smoothie Skincare Products In Home Bargains Under £3.00!

    Many years ago, I used to be a bit of a skincare snob. The cheaper skincare products on the market I assumed would be poor quality because of their low price point. But I’ve discovered over time this isn’t always the case, and I’m open minded to skincare products that are more affordable. What’s an important fact is not everyone wants or can afford to buy more pricey products. A budget friendly range of skincare products called Smoothie in Home Bargains, has caught my eye for awhile now and no doubt other shoppers too. So what’s included in this collection and how much does each product cost?

    Smoothie Skincare Products In Home Bargains Under £3.00
    Vibe Check Creamy Cleanser

    Designed to be an effective cleanser without stripping the skin, Vibe Check Creamy Cleanser should be a quick and easy to use product. Light weight, gentle and great for those who don’t like to use washes or thicker cleansing products. £2.49 for 50ml.

    Vibe Check Creamy Cleanser
    That’s Eye-conic Eye Serum

    Helps with dark circles, puffiness and overall tired looking under eyes making this area appear fresher and more alive. £2.49 for 30ml.

    That’s Eye-conic Eye Serum
    Big Mood Face Serum

    It doesn’t mention fully what this serum is targeting skincare problem wise, but the packaging does say it ‘calms’ skin. So possibly geared towards problematic skin, but does say it should leave skin feeling and looking smooth. £2.99 for 50ml.

    Big Mood Face Serum
    Hits Different Face Mist

    A quick way to hydrate and freshen the skin in a spritz! Should be great to cool skin down, wake it up in the morning or relax it in the evening. £2.99 for 130ml.

    Hits Different Face Mist
    Dream Big Overnight Hydrating Mask

    To be used twice a week, this mask should be applied to clean skin at night and doesn’t need washing off. Should leave skin looking like its had a good night’s rest the following morning. £2.49 for 50ml.

    Dream Big Overnight Hydrating Mask
    It’s The Shine For Me Day Cream

    This day cream isn’t supposed to be heavy on the skin, but provides great moisturising in a light weight way. £2.99 for 50ml.

    It’s The Shine For Me Day Cream
    Is this range a dupe?

    I can’t comment on the ingredients but packaging wise this makes me think of Bubble. The colouring, even how the name Smoothie is positioned on the packaging is similar to Bubble.

    What do I think?

    This range of products is very eye catching thanks to the colour and shape of the packaging. Is it geared towards someone who is older in age? I don’t think so. More for under 25’s, at least definitely teens. This range seems quite generic in regards to it not targeting specific skin types e.g blemish prone, dry, aged, which can be seen as a good or bad thing. What I did like was how each product is fragrance free, which is a must for me when it comes to what I use on my face. Fragrance can be irritating. It can make skin issues (e.g hyperpigmentation) worse, and some people don’t just don’t want it in products! Not essential for all but a want for some.

    Price point is affordable, which many people want and need which really gives this a thumbs up. So if you wanted something simple product wise this may tick the box.

  • Is This A Snow Fairy Scented Air Freshener Spray?

    The fragrance Snow Fairy by LUSH, is such a popular scent. It’s been the centre of many duped products including Treacle Moon’s Frosted Candy Angel Shower and Bath Gel. What I haven’t found much of is this scent in home fragrance products on the high street. Surely it would make sense for your home to get the chance to smell like this and not just the body? So when I spotted Airpure’s Ice Queen Air Freshener Spray I had to see if it was similar in smell. So what is it like?

    Airpure’s Limited Edition Ice Queen Air Freshener Spray
    Packaging

    I quite like how Airpure package their air freshener sprays. This is quite short and chunky in regards to it’s canister. The spray function is a big trigger lever which makes using this very easy and simple. Most of this is coloured pink, which already is quite eye catching. Other than that it’s very practical but simple in design.

    Fragrance

    This smells pretty much like the packaging says it smells of, which is bubblegum, pear drops and candy floss. I would probably say the pear drop side is the thing that comes through more. But overall this just smells like a mix of sugary, fruity sweets without being sickly.

    Strength & longevity

    Spraying this, it comes out at as medium in strength. Anything stronger I think would be too heady. It lingers quite well and longevity is very similar to other brands of room sprays I’ve used before. It doesn’t last forever, but does provide a short term burst of fragrance. Great when used against smells you don’t want to smell, so overall a decent home fragrance product.

    Price

    £1.25 for 250ml from Home Bargains. Fair price, not expensive and considering this is a dupe, I actually think is good value. You can also buy this online direct from Airpure for £1.49.

    Does it smell like Snow Fairy?

    I think it does! It’s not identical but similar, as it has the key notes of Snow Fairy. If you love Snow Fairy as a scent, you will enjoy this!

    Airpure & Aldi’s Lacura Snow Fairy dupes
    Recommended?

    As a product it does what its supposed to do which is provide fragrance, and it does it well. The fact it smells similar to Snow Fairy means if you like that scent from LUSH or you like sweet scents, definitely worth a buy!

  • Christmas Stocking Fillers For Under £1.00 in Home Bargains

    Now we’ve entered the month of November, lots of people are either starting, in the middle of, or finishing buying Christmas presents for their nearest and dearest. There are certain things though that nobody wants to spend a small fortune on. Whether that’s teacher gifts, stocking fillers or what some people call ‘small wrap ups’. So with a tiny budget of £1.00 in mind, and thinking of bath, body and skincare small gift ideas, here is what I found in my local Home Bargains:

    Christmas Stocking Fillers For Under £1.00 in Home Bargains
    Gift Republic Bubble Bath Bombs

    These bubble bath bombs I’ve seen in Home Bargains look like they could be bar shaped which you break and crumble into the bath. This means you don’t have to use it all in one go. I’ve seen this in two fragrances, which is tropical and sparkling wine scent. Nicely packaged in a small cardboard box, and only 59p each.

    Gift Republic Bubble Bath Bombs
    w7 Glamorous Nails

    Including glue, there’s a variety of different shaped, coloured and patterned false nails ready for the party season. These types of nails are popular, easy to apply and great for time starved people who want their nails done asap. 79p per pack.

    w7 Glamorous Nails
    Revolution London’s Make-up Brushes

    There’s two make-up brushes I’ve found in Home Bargains from Revolution London. One is an angled powder brush, the other a buffing brush. As someone who doesn’t use make-up the differences between the two are lost on me. But the brushes are large, bright in colour (pink or orange) and only 99p each!

    Revolution London’s Make-up Brushes
    Face Facts Stargazer Steam Eye Mask

    This is a pack of 3 self warming eye masks that help to relax the eye area, and aide in relaxation in general. These contain lavender, and appear to be the same shape as an eye mask you wear to go to sleep, so should be easy and comfortable to use. 99p.

    Face Facts Stargazer Steam Eye Mask
    7th Heaven’s Wicked Witch, Please Sheet Face Mask

    Who doesn’t love the film Wicked? This apple & kiwi sheet mask is budget friendly way of having something skincare wise that’s loosely connected with the film. The mask has something printed on it, which I assume is Wicked related, which is fun! Packaging says this is suitable for all skin types but I personally would avoid if you have sensitive or specific skin concerns. 99p.

    7th Heaven’s Wicked Witch, Please Sheet Face Mask
    Face Facts Christmas Blemish Patches

    Ideal for those people, probably teens, who love to use blemish patches. But more so wear blemish patches that are fun in shape and colourful. Face Facts Christmas Blemish Patches have ingredients to help target spots e.g salicylic acid. All inside festive patterned patches. 99p (24 applications).

    Face Facts Christmas Blemish Patches
    Miracle Beauty’s Dubai Chocolate Body Wash & Bath Bomb Set

    When I spotted Miracle Beauty’s Dubai Chocolate Body Wash & Bath Bomb Set I thought this was incredibly cute! Am I sick of the Dubai chocolate craze? Yes. Do I think this duo is adorable? Yes I do! This small sachet contains a small travel sized body wash and a mini bath bomb. 99p.

    Miracle Beauty’s Dubai Chocolate Body Wash & Bath Bomb Set

    So, there’s a a handful of stocking filler ideas, Christmas Eve boxes or hamper items each under £1.00. Would I buy any of these? Probably the make-up brush and blemish patches for my daughter. But the question is, what would you buy?

  • Glade’s Limited Edition Festive Honey & Chocolate Aerosol

    Each season has scents that’s associated to them. Spring scents seem to be light florals and fresh and clean smells. Summer is fruity and tropical. But autumn and winter scents are the types of fragrances that give a room or home an invisible hug. One of the newer home fragrance products I’ve picked up recently has been Glade’s Limited Edition Festive Honey & Chocolate Aerosol from Home Bargains. Was this a good buy or disappointing?

    Glade’s Limited Edition Festive Honey & Chocolate Aerosol
    Packaging

    This aerosol/room spray comes in the typical cylinder, tall, room spray canister most products like this come in. What actually caught my attention of this product was the label on this. Very autumnal colours in browns and gold, with a great illustration of the actual fragrance. You look at it and you can imagine what the scent smells like and you really want to try it out.

    Fragrance

    This is the best bit! There’s definitely a hit of honey in this, mixed in with spices that gives it warmth and depth. There’s also some form of woody notes in this making sure that that the sweetness of this scent isn’t sickly. Is there chocolate in this? A little. I get that sort of chocolate-esq note to it, but it’s not the dominant part. Overall, this is beautiful. Cosy, warming and a very perfume like fragrance rather than a room spray.

    Strength & longevity

    When I first used this the hit of fragrance was there. What I didn’t like was this doesn’t linger. I want it to linger and be long lasting. The kind of fragrance this is it starts off well but doesn’t stick around. So strength could be better but longevity even more so.

    Glade’s Limited Edition Festive Honey & Chocolate and Berry Festive Kisses Aerosol
    Cost

    Only £1.49 for 300ml which is a decent price for a well known home fragrance brand.

    Recommended?

    Despite the fact I would love this to be punchier I still would buy this again! The scent is impressive. And if I want to smell it more I will just spray more! Could it be better? Yes. But do I love it? Yes! So if you love this type of fragrance for your home, I would recommend it. It’s affordable, it also comes in other forms such as a candle, and it’s perfect for this time of year.