Tag: july

  • July Recap! Products I Used & Found On The High Street

    Another incredibly busy month has come and gone in the blink of an eye! It’s full on summer now. Schools in the UK are closed, people are venturing off on their holidays and we’ve experienced every type of weather known to man. I also found lots of great affordable skin and body products on the high street, and made a few purchases too. So what products did I use in July and what products did I find that were worth a mention?

    Products I’ve bought, used or seen on the high street in July
    Mallows Beauty Products

    A skin and body care brand that delivers products designed to be fun, enjoyable and easy to use. Not to mention effective! Mallows Beauty products have been sat on the shelves in Home Bargains at prices well below their usual rrp’s. Scrubs, facial toners, body cleansers, all products sold for under £5.00 each.

    Mallows Beauty’s Watermelon Body Scrub
    Face Facts Skincare For Mature Skin

    Skincare for older skin tends to come with a heavier price tag compared to other products for different age groups. But Face Facts, already a budget friendly brand, caters for the older and more mature skin type too but cheaply. Cleansing balm, eye serum, facial serum night cream and neck masks all can be found in supermarket Tesco for under £5.00 each.

    Face Facts Replenishing Cleansing Balm
    Versace’s Eros Energy Eau de Parfum

    This is the most expensive fragrance I’ve bought in years! But your son only turns 16 once so why not? Versace’s Eros Energy Eau de Parfum might not be cheap, but it’s a beautiful and unusual men’s fragrance perfect for summer wearing. My son likes it, I got it at a good price, so very happy with this purchase.

    Versace’s Eros Energy Eau de Parfum
    Under £1.50 Bargains!

    Who doesn’t love a cheap but good product? And as usual there were plenty in discount store Home Bargains in July. From bath treats by Bubble Up, and skincare products from Face Facts and Simple, all budget friendly. Great for everyday use or gift giving.

    Face Facts Repairing Cream
    29p Gel Mask

    How much does a skincare face mask cost these days? £2.00? £3.00? I picked up Que Bella’s 1% Hyaluronic Acid Gel Mask from Home Bargains for only 29p! It’s not the best skincare mask I’ve ever used if I’m honest, but definitely not the worst. But for only 29p, fragrance free and enough for 2 applications? Not a bad buy at all!

    Que Bella’s 1% Hyaluronic Acid Gel Mask
    Hair & Body Mists in Primark

    More Sol de Janerio hair & body mist dupes? Yes, probably! Walk into Primark and you will find a variety of differently fragranced hair and body mists perfectly scented for summer. £3.50 each, decent sizes and nicely packaged.

    Primark’s Bali Blush Hair & Body Mist
    Simple’s Soothing Water Cream

    My current facial moisturiser is Simple’s Soothing Water Cream. A beautifully rich but light weight moisturiser that has slotted into my skincare routine perfectly. Did I mention it was only £1.29? BARGAIN!

    Simple’s Soothing Water Cream
    Lady Millions EDT Fragrance From Lotions & Potions

    Want to buy a teenage girl a great fragrance that not only smells nice but packaged cutely? This is why I bought my teen for her birthday Lady Millions EDT Fragrance from Lotions & Potions . For only £10.00 this delivered a grown up fragrance in an adorable, but age appropriate packaging.

    Lady Millions EDT Fragrance From Lotions & Potions

    So, these are some of the products I’ve bought, used and also found on the high street in July. What will I find and buy in August?

  • Products, Purchases & More In The Month Of July

    July has been an incredibly busy month. The weather has been up and down hot, cold and raining. Everything and anything has needed to be paid for (one word…car!). And dare I mention the end of the school year and start of the Summer holidays? Will August be an easier, less stressful and cheaper time? No! But since August has come rushing around the corner, I thought I would look back on July and highlight products I’ve spotted, bought and/or used that’s worth giving a thumbs up.

    Products, Purchases & More In The Month Of July
    Travel Sized Holiday Essentials

    This is probably the main time of the year when people are going away on a holiday, especially with children. Travel sized hair and body products are a staple for travellers. Readily available on the high street and online, but prices, promotions and products vary from store to store. So always look for the best value and the brands of products you want to grab.

    Travel minis
    Garnier’s Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Protection Lotion

    Sun protection is a must, especially during Summer. I’ve found Garnier’s Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Protection Lotion to be a great sun protection for all the family, not just kids! From face to to feet, this has served all of our melanin rich skin well in my household. Rubbed into the skin, it leaves no white, ashy or purple marks if applied properly.

    Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Advanced Protection Lotion
    Home of Honey’s Golden Orchid Wax Melt Discs

    Some beautifully scented and crafted wax melts were gifted to me from UK based wax vendor Home of Honey, including Golden Orchid Wax Melts Disc. Eye catching in appearance, good sizes and lovely fragrance.

    Home of Honey’s Golden Orchid Wax Melt Discs
    Home Bargains Bargains!

    I never have a problem finding a great buy from Home Bargains when it comes to bath, body or skincare products. But one of the best I’ve seen in a long time is the Decleor mini’s. Only 79p, you get either a singular product or a duo which consists of a shower gel, facial cleanser, facial moisturiser and/or oil. Absolute bargain considering how expensive this brand used to be (I think they’ve ceased trading in the UK). Yes, these aren’t full sizes. But how ideal are these for travelling?

    Decleor mini’s
    Lidl’s Cien Moisturising Hand Cream

    If you’re looking for an affordable and effective everyday hand cream, Lidl’s Cien Moisturising Hand Cream is brilliant! Light weight, moisturising and kind to sensitive hands. For under £1.00, this is a great everyday product to use and buy when needed.

    Lidl’s Cien Moisturising Hand Cream
    Home of Honey’s Rose Wonderland Wax Melt

    Another wax melt used and enjoyed from Home of Honey was Rose Wonderland (gifted). An interesting take on a floral scent which was unusual, not floral heavy and perfect to melt during the Summer months.

    Home of Honey’s Rose Wonderland Wax Melt

    These are some of the skincare, body care and home fragrance products I found in stores, bought or/and used in the month of July. Any favourites? Now THAT would be telling…so no!

  • July’s Round Up, What Products Did I Use?

    July. You are nearly over. Was this a good month? It was a busy month with the school year coming to an end and the constant weather changes made this month challenging. But I did enjoy using a selection of products over this time period because each one was so different. So what did I use in the month of July?

    Products I used in July
    Treacle Moon’s Sweet Berry Kisses Bath Salts

    Oh I’ve missed Treacle Moon’s bath salts! I was so pleased to see them in Boots because I haven’t seen or used these in such a long time! A foaming, fragrant and affordable bath treat which is great to use regularly or give to someone as part of a gift. One day I hope they release their salts in a bigger size so I can enjoy them daily.

    Treacle Moon’s Sweet Berry Kisses Bath Salts
    Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter

    This was included in Glow’s March Subscription Box. Body butters are such a luxurious body moisturiser, and Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter is no exception. It melts like a dream, protective and moisturising and the smell is incredible! One of my favourite body butters I’ve ever used.

    Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter
    Primark’s PS Love Opal Crush Eau de Toilette

    A budget friendly fragrance, good presentation and smells really nice. But Primark’s PS Love Opal Crush Eau de Toilette could have been a little more stronger in scent with better longevity. Still a good purchase for those who don’t like strong scents or to give to a pre/teen.

    Primark’s PS Love Opal Crush Eau de Toilette
    I Heart Revolution’s Chocolate Lip Scrub

    A fun product, smells and tastes amazing (don’t eat it!), but not my personal favourite because I’m not a lip scrub fan. I Heart Revolution’s Chocolate Lip Scrub is good for those who maybe are on the younger side and like cute packaging and scents. But I think there will be better lip scrubs out their on the market if used to help exfoliate and moisture the lips.

    I Heart Revolution’s Chocolate Lip Scrub
    Safa’s Skin Therapy Oil

    There’s not much you can buy for 69p, but Safa’s Skin Therapy Oil was a brilliant buy! Great size, naturally fragrant, light weight but very moisturising. 69p well spent!

    Safa’s Skin Therapy Oil
    Wild Deodorants

    A new brand and a new product for me is Wild’s deodorants. Sustainable packaging, contains natural ingredients, smells great and kept me fresh for hours.

    Wild travel sized deodorants

    So with another month drawing to a close I’m excited to see what products pop up in my stash in the month of August!