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  • A Summery Frozen Lemonade Wax Melt From Wickford & Co

    Fragrance, whether that’s for the body or the home, can be a very seasonal thing. Autumn tends to be a time to use more cosy and warming scents. Winter is comforting, yet crisp and fresh scents. Spring can be more clean and floral and summer uplifting, fruity and sometimes a little tropical. Personally, I use whatever I feel like using at the time. But my most recent wax melt I’ve used in my home has been Wickford & Co’s Frozen Lemonade Wax Melt Snap Bar from Home Bargains. So, what is it like?

    Wickford & Co’s Frozen Lemonade Wax Melt Snap Bar
    Price

    79p for 88g of wax melt.

    Packaging

    This wax melt snap bar comes in a standard plastic casing which the wax was probably melted then poured into it to create the bar shape. It’s sturdy, practical and clear. But the thing that makes it stand out is the label. Yellow, to match the scent, with an image of lemons on it. It’s not amazing art work but it’s easy on the eye.

    The wax melt itself

    This wax melt comes in the form of a wax melt snap bar. It’s a chunky, rectangular bar of wax made up of 8 squares. Snap off as many squares as you need to use. Frozen Lemonade is a soft shade of yellow. No other colours, no glitter, patterns, nothing. Just one block of colour.

    Fragrance

    This has an almost fizzy, sweetie lemon scent to it. It’s not tart, it’s not sour, but is a lemon citrus closer to more of an edible sweet version (think lemon sherbet but less zingy). It’s quite uplifting, not too sweet and smells really nice.

    Strength & longvity

    I used two cubes in a wax warmer in my hallway. I found the fragrance wasn’t immediate but did build up and become more noticeable. Strength was medium. Perfect for this type of scent. Longevity wise I had this on for at least a good few hours, maybe up to 4 before turning it off, and it remained consistent in strength and scent.

    Recommended?

    I heard good things about Wickford & Co’s Frozen Lemonade Wax Melt Snap Bar from people who had bought it. I thought the actual scent of this was very nice. Not a sickly sweet fruit based wax but had an effervescence to it which balanced it out. This is a great wax to melt during summer if you are a seasonal fragrance person. The fragrance not only smelt great but it had the ideal strength to it and lasted as long as I needed it to. Should you buy it? Yes. For 79p it’s a decent quality wax melt that will provide hours of summer inspired fragrance.

  • Do I Really Like Simple’s Soothing Water Cream?

    As a brand, I like Simple. Normally it’s their bath and shower products I buy on repeat e.g Moisturising Bath Soak, Sensitive Bath Soak and Soaps. But I did use their face washes a few years ago, until I bought alternatives when the price crept up. Noticing their Soothing Water Cream sold in Home Bargains for only £1.29, I thought it was the perfect time to try out one of their facial moisturisers for such a bargain price. So how good is this Simple moisturiser?

    Simple’s Soothing Water Cream
    What does this cream do?

    This moisturiser is designed to help maintain the the skin’s moisture barrier, keeping it hydrated, soothed and fresh. With no added colours and perfume, this product should be gentle and could be suitable for those with a more sensitive skin.

    Packaging

    50ml of cream comes in a simple white plastic pot with green detailing. This is mirrored with the box this comes in, giving it a look of being a more ‘natural’, wholesome product.

    Consistency & texture

    This looks like a cream but felt like it was part cream part gel. It has a lovely, light consistency to it. Silky smooth, white (of course, no colour!) and has a slight slip to it.

    On the skin

    I thought this cream would be too light on my skin because of it’s texture, but I was wrong! I found it was very soothing and slightly cooling on the skin, light weight but felt very protective. My skin felt nourished and not dry at all, in fact, very comforted. And to look at my skin it looked hydrated, almost dewy, not greasy or shiny.

    This cream surprised me massively! It delivered exactly what it promised to give and I actually enjoyed using it, which is important to me when using skincare.

    Recommended?|

    This is such a good cream! The texture of this is beautiful. It sinks into the skin moisturising and protecting it. Great for those who like lighter textures, especially during warmer seasons, but still want maximum hydration. But those who like thicker consistencies don’t discount this, it’s surprisingly rich!

    This product usually retails for up to £10.00 (if not on a special price promotion). So for £1.29 in Home Bargains? I need to go and stock up on MORE!

  • 29p Gel Mask From Home Bargains, Any Good?

    I love skincare, but I don’t have the time to indulge in it the way I used to. My life is full of to do lists, so skin and body care needs to be done easily, relatively quickly and can be slotted into my routine without really noticing it. So when I found a mask in Home Bargains that seemed quick, easy and cheap, I had to try it out! So how did Que Bella’s 1% Hyaluronic Acid Gel Mask perform at a cost of 29p?

    29p face mask in Home Bargains
    What does this mask supposed to do?

    This mask is designed to help skin that is lined, wrinkled and dry. Suitable for all skin types, but should make the skin look and feel smoother, softer, moisturised and healthier.

    Packaging

    Que Bella’s 1% Hyaluronic Acid Gel Mask comes in a sachet. Very basic in look, is supposed to be easy to open and use (rip in corner allows mask to be poured out). What I like about how this is packaged is it’s perfect for a one time use. Easy to travel with because of size and is flat, and doesn’t scream a certain age or sex with how it looks.

    Consistency & texture

    This mask is clear, gel like but quite fluid. Not particularly thick but easy to apply and not too runny.

    How to use

    Apply to clean skin. Either leave on or rinse off.

    In use

    I put the sachet in the fridge for extra cooling. Pouring it out of the sachet was more trouble than what it was worth. It didn’t pour, it needed to be teased and pushed out of the sachet. So much easier for it to rip open or cut like any other sachet packaging.

    There was plenty of mask for one if not two applications. Very easy to spread onto the skin. Very cooling and not too heavy. I could tell there was something on my face, and to look at it my skin it looked shiny. But overall the mask felt very comfortable on.

    I didn’t rinse this off, I left it on overnight. The following morning I washed my face as usual. Although I could tell there was something on my face it was easy and quick to wash off. Skin afterwards didn’t feel dry. Looked as it normally does, felt reasonably fresh. I didn’t feel this mask performed amazingly but didn’t perform badly either. It was just ok. No changes I could see, for the good or the bad, but was a few minutes of pampering.

    Recommended?

    It’s a very basic formulation for a mask. I don’t think anyone would be wowed by this, but for a super cheap little skin treat it could be worse. It could be bright red and smell of synthetic strawberries and make you itch! For most people this will be absolutely fine. If you’re wanting a brand new face and amazing results, don’t buy this. If you want no fuss, no frills pampering, give it a go!

  • 4 Items In Home Bargains To Buy For Under £1.50

    Finding affordable bath, body and skincare products, if you love them, is like Christmas coming early. It is for me! As someone who has a bath every evening, I love adding different products in it. Skincare lover? I like switching up my skincare routine occasionally or slotting in a new product. Even better, finding a product I normally use but at a reduced price. And as for body care, who doesn’t love different textured and fragranced formulas that cleans or moisturise the skin on the body? So I recently found 4 products in Home Bargains, 2 for the face and 2 for the bath, each under £1.50. So what did I find?

    4 Items In Home Bargains To Buy For Under £1.50
    Face Facts Ceramide Repairing Serum

    Face Facts is a budget friendly brand I’ve found online, in Tesco and other discount stores. Their Ceramide Reparing Serum isn’t an expensive product and can usually be purchased for £2.00. But in Home Bargains it’s £1.49, which is even better on the pocket! Designed to help maintain the moisture content in the skin while adding to it, and protects the skin. Fragrance free, ideal for sensitive skin and easily can be slotted into any skincare routine.

    Face Facts Ceramide Repairing Serum Cream
    Simple’s Soothing Water Cream

    The brand Simple is a go to for anyone that wants effective but ‘simple’ formulas, especially those with sensitive skin. This moisturiser is meant to provide not only moisture to the skin, but soothe and calm it, giving it a fresher and well hydrated look. 50ml for only £1.29.

    Simple’s Soothing Water Cream
    Bubble Up’s Bath Bomb

    These bath bombs from this brand don’t seem to be readily available on the high street anymore. But for only 69p , these are incredibly affordable. Decent size, slight shimmer to the bath bomb and nicely packaged, so great for gift giving.

    Bubble Up’s Bath Bomb
    Bubble Up’s Bath Bar

    I’ve used Bubble Up’s Bath Bars before and really enjoyed them. I found them to be surprisingly very moisturising on the skin, enjoyable and fun to use. The version I found was in Sail Away With Me, which is fragranced in sea fennel and eucalyptus. So hopefully this should be very fresh in scent, slightly earthy and aromatherapy like. Price? Only 69p!

    Bubble Up’s Sail Away With Me Bubble Bath Bar

    Have you spotted any of these in your local Home Bargains? I think these are great products at great prices. But as always, who knows how long these will be in stock for, so grab while you can!