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  • My Favourite Dupe Product Is…..

    Lidl’s Relax Shower Gel! Out of all of the dupes I’ve tried, THIS is my favourite and has been purchased many, many times when it’s in stock. The market is flooded with dupes from well known brands of skincare, body products, fragrance and bath and shower goodies. But this shower gel, even thinking about it, makes me smile. But why?

    My favourite dupe is Lidl’s Relax Shower Gel
    What is this a dupe of?

    Lidl’s Relax Shower Gel is a dupe of Sleepy Shower Gel by LUSH. Is this an accurate dupe? Although I haven’t tried the shower gel, I have used, multiple times, products from the LUSH Sleepy range. This includes the Bubble Bath Bar and Bear Bath Bomb. Both have got a distinctive fragrance to them which Lidl’s Relax Shower Gel is very similar in scent wise. Also, the packaging of Lidl’s product is ‘inspired’ by Sleepy. So from my observations, definitely a dupe!

    Price

    Lidl’s Relax Shower Gel costs £1.99 for 500ml vs LUSH’s Sleepy Shower Gel £27.00 for 520g (other sizes at different prices available, but this is the closest weight to the Lidl version).

    Packaging

    Lidl’s Relax Shower Gel comes in a plastic bottle with black labelling, and so does the version from LUSH. Both very simple in look but striking in an understated way.

    My experience of Lidl’s Relax Shower Gel

    This is a product I use in both the bath and the shower. Considering my skin can be sensitive sometimes and easily irritated, this causes no issues. It doesn’t dry out my skin and leaves my skin feeling clean and ready for the next stage once out of the bath or shower. It creates nourishing, creamy bubbles which are long lasting. But it’s the fragrance for me which is the best bit. It’s so relaxing. It’s a gorgeous sweet, modern lavender heavy scent which really helps you to unwind especially at night. Its strong enough to make an impact but not to the point it blows your senses away. I would describe this as one of the best shower gels I’ve EVER used!

    My favourite dupe?

    Yes it is! Although I can’t compare this directly with the LUSH version as I’ve never used it, and to be honest I never will. Why would I when Lidl’s Relax Shower Gel is so good and cheap! I know a good product that works for me when I use it and this is it. How many bottles of this have I bought and used since it’s release? I couldn’t even count! It’s not always in stock in my local branch so I grab it when I can.

    If you haven’t tried this shower gel yet, I would say please do! Maybe the fragrance of lavender isn’t for you. There are other versions as well such as Honey I’m Home which is INCREDIBLE! But which ever you go for, it’s £1.99 well spent!

    A LUSH Sleepy Shower Gel Dupe In Lidl

    Lidl’s Honey I’m Home Shower Gel

    New Bath, Shower & Fragrance Dupes in Lidl

  • Wicked: For Good x LUSH Lion Bath Bomb

    As a bath lover, I enjoy using different types of bath products. It could be a simple bath soak, salts or bubble bars. Anything that helps me to enjoy my moments just laying there, relaxing and shutting out the world. Considering how much time I spend in the bath, I’m not surprised my daughter bought me a bath bomb for my birthday. Not just any bath bomb, but the Lion bath bomb from Wicked: For Good x LUSH range. So what is it like?

    Wicked: For Good x LUSH Lion Bath Bomb
    The look

    This is a beautiful looking bath bomb. The shape is of a lion’s head. Basic facial features almost carved out on the front of it. Raised lines going down the sides giving the appearance of a mane. The colour of Lion is yellow, but dusted with glitter making it sparkle. But more so over the mane section as it has a more copper, denser glitter/pigment running down the sides. This is a good size as it covers the majority of the palm of my hand.

    Fragrance

    Lion Bath Bomb has a light, zesty, citrus scent to it. Not too sweet but effervescent and energising, but done in a soft way. Very appealing, with the scent being one most people would like.

    Price

    £5.50 for 120g of bath bomb. Anyone that has purchased bath bombs, or products in general from LUSH, will know prices aren’t exactly cheap. For me, this would be a considered purchase as a treat or present for someone, but not an everyday buy.

    In the bath

    Lion Bath Bomb fizzed, turned and swam around the bath tub as I placed it on top of the water. It immediately released a stream of yellow which made the water literally glow, with a small amount of foam added. It also left a tiny amount of glitter visible on the top of the water (and then on the bottom of the bath tub).

    The bath bomb didn’t disappear straight away. It took a good number of minutes for it to disintegrate fully. Fragrance wise I was expecting the smell to come alive once it hit the water. I got the hint of fizzy citrus but it never got strong or developed. Very faint and barely there.

    On the skin this was surprisingly moisturising. I could feel it comforting on the driest parts of my body which were my hands and feet. Overall it was pleasant on the skin and provided a decent bath.

    Despite the fact there was a light dusting of glitter/pigment on the bottom of the bath tub and the water was yellow in colour, clean up was a breeze! No marks or stains left and the bath was cleaned out quickly and easily.

    Recommended?

    This was a nice gift from my daughter. Thoughtful and appreciated. It’s a great looking bath bomb, good size, provided a decent bath without drying out my skin but lacked a punchy fragrance. If the fragrance was there I would recommend it whole heartedly. Without it? Buy if you’re a fan of the franchise and bath bombs, it’s still worth trying out. But it’s not one I would buy myself because I want the whole package of looks, bath and fragrance. I’ve tried it once, I don’t feel I want or need to repeat the experience again.

    If unlike me you like a delicate fragranced bath product and this bath bomb appeals to you, at the time of writing this post it’s available online (not sure about in store). But it is limited edition, so grab sooner rather than later!

    Is The Wizard Bath Bomb From LUSH Wickedly Good?

    Snow Fairy Bath Bomb From LUSH

    Snow Fairy Wand By LUSH 

  • 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!

  • Is Aldi’s Snow Fairy Shower Gel Dupe Any Good?

    The supermarket Aldi is well known for their dupes. Skincare, haircare, body care products, many have a familiar look to them because they are ‘inspired’ by other brands. The one thing that they don’t share with the branded counterparts is the same price point. Aldi’s versions are cheaper, as many dupes tend to be. One product they bring out every year around autumn and winter time is their Lacura’s Sweet Angel Shower Gel. And what is this a dupe for? Snow Fairy Shower Gel by LUSH. But is this actually a good dupe?

    Aldi’s Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel
    Packaging

    This shower gel has always been housed in a tall and thin clear flip top lid plastic bottle. The only difference has been the label, which changes year to year. 2025’s version is pink, with silver stars on it, and quite pretty. Practical and nicely presented.

    Fragrance

    Aldi’s Lacura Sweet Angel Shower Gel has a sweetie type scent to it. Think of a rhubarb and custard hard boiled sweet smell but replace the rhubarb with strawberry, and this is what it smells like to me! The scent is nice, but could smell a little more natural and less synthetic. It has a Snow Fairy like smell to it but not identical.

    Look & consistency

    This shower gel is pink in colour, shiny, decent thickness to it which means it’s easy to pour but concentrated enough not to use half a bottle!

    Price

    £1.99 for 500ml.

    In the bath

    Although this is a shower gel, I use it in the bath. It provides lots of bubbles when poured under warm running water, and I don’t need to use too much of it. The fragrance is there immediately and remains while I’m in the bath, but in a subtle way but still very much noticeable. The bubbles last a good amount of time and the shower gel itself is pleasant to use on the skin while washing, and has caused no irritation or drying out of the skin during or after use.

    Recommended?

    If you’re a lover of sweeter scented bath and shower products you would appreciate this as a stand alone product, not just as a dupe! The fragrance is nice, decent size and packaging and doesn’t dry or irritate the skin (at least for me that is). Price point and quality thumbs up, so a good item to grab while grocery shopping.