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  • My New Simple Brightening Gel Cream

    My skincare products have been the same for awhile now. Although issues with my skin haven’t got worse and in fact seem to have improved, it’s time for a switch up! Buying new skincare products to give your routine a boost can be costly depending on what you’re replacing, how many products your changing and where you buy them from. But I haven’t had that problem. My latest new skincare product slotted in to my routine is Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream bought from Home Bargains. So…what is it like?

    Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream
    Why did I buy this?

    I bought this because I would like my skin to look a little more brighter and less dull. The usual product I use as a face cream deals with moisturising but that’s pretty much it! No other added benefits. I hoped this would deliver something a little more.

    What is this supposed to do?

    Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream is formulated to brighten tired looking skin. It’s supposed to leave the skin moisturised, look and feel softer and smoother, giving the skin a natural but healthier look. All of this done using a light formulation.

    Cost & size

    £2.99 for 50ml. Simple facial moisturisers tend to cost around the £9.99 price point unless on a price promotion.

    Packaging

    50ml of cream comes in a pot that’s boxed. Very simple in appearance but appealable to any age or sex. Coloured in white and orange, which reminds me of Revolution Skincare packaging. The difference in colouring of packaging with the Simple ranges makes it easy to identify what sub-range they are from, which is handy.

    Ingredients

    Includes – glycerin, niacinamide and ginger root.

    Consistency & fragrance

    Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream is white in colour, silky smooth in look and has hold in the pot. To look at it, it looks quite rich. There’s no wobbly or movement to it. But in between the finger tips it has an almost gel like feel to it, very light weight, but has slip. Not watery in consistency. Thicker and heavier than a gel, more light weight than some creams.

    Fragrance wise, there isn’t one. Most Simple products don’t include artificial fragrances. So this is ideal for those who don’t want their facial products to have a scent.

    On the face

    I use this after cleansing and in the morning before sun cream (yes, I use sun protection ALL YEAR ROUND!). On the fingertips, this feels very light and gel like. When I first used this I thought this wouldn’t be moisturising. But placed onto the skin it immediately felt very moisturising, slightly cooling and protective. The slip in this cream was a richness that was there during application and stayed on the skin afterwards. My face looked moisturised, not dry, or greasy, just hydrated and it felt it too. This feeling didn’t disappear whether that was during the day or overnight. It’s very easy to use too much of this because the texture is misleading. But this is a rich cream without being rich and I love it!

    Has this given me a glow?

    I’ve only been using this for a few days so can’t see any specific changes in my skin. But what I would say is I enjoy using this, my skin feels supple and feels and looks moisturised, which is the least I expect from a facial moisturiser.

    Recommended?

    I really like Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream! It’s rich without being heavy and greasy. It’s moisturising and protective yet sinks in well. Quick and easy to use and I enjoy using this! There’s nothing worse than using products on the face and body and not enjoying the experience. This I really like. So much so after the first time I used it I bought another pot a few days later!

    If you want a moisturiser that moisturisers, and you need something that really delivers but isn’t heavy, this could be the one. It’s not a fancy product but it’s a good one. I’m interested to see if this does provide a ‘glow’ that I need, so watch this space!

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  • 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!

  • Natures Clinic Skincare Products Under £3.00 Each In Home Bargains

    Depending on the brand and where bought, grabbing a whole skincare routine can be as expensive or as cheap as you want it to be. We all have different needs and wants from the products we put on our skin which makes a huge variety of products (and prices) on the market ideal for everyone. A brand I’ve never heard of but caught my eye is Natures Clinic. I found their skincare range in Home Bargains with each product costing under £3.00. So what did they have in their range?

    Natures Clinic Skincare Products
    Natures Clinic Pro Collagen + Carrot Oil Brightening Day Cream

    There wasn’t any information on what skin type this is for or what it will do to the skin. I can only assume it will moisturise and nourish. With shea butter as an ingredient this should at least do this if not anything else. 50ml for £2.99.

    Natures Clinic Day Cream
    Natures Clinic Bio Retinol Calming Night Cream

    Like the day cream, this contains shea butter. There’s also an ingredient in this called bakuchiol, which helps to improve the look of wrinkles, lines and texture of the skin. 50ml for £2.99.

    Natures Clinic Night Cream
    Natures Clinic Vitamin C + Tea Tree Relieving Face Serum

    Like the other products mentioned, there’s no real information on what type of skin this is designed for and what it’s supposed to do. But containing vitamin c I assume it’s to help brighten the skin and tea tree oil to help with break outs. So possibly geared towards more of an oily skin type. 50ml for £2.49.

    Natures Clinic Face Serum
    Natures Clinic Bio Retinol Soothing Eye Serum

    This is probably the one product that I’ve been tempted to purchase because it’s an eye serum! The packaging does mention it can help improve the look of dark circles and give the under eye area a more fresher look. This contains, like the night cream, bakuchiol, and also aloe vera which is soothing. £2.49 for 30ml.

    Natures Clinic Eye Serum
    Natures Clinic Turmeric + Vitamin E Purifying Face Scrub

    I didn’t get a chance to read the ingredients of this product properly, but I think this scrub is a physical exfoliator rather than a chemical one. Like all scrubs, they are designed to get rid of any dead skin cells leaving a fresher and smoother skin underneath. The size of this made me think this was for the body at 200ml, for £2.99.

    Natures Clinic Face Scrub
    My thoughts on this range

    Packaging is good. The colours are all beautiful muted tones which is really nice to look at and looks more expensive than what its being sold for. There’s a good mix of skincare products available. If there was a cleanser, you literally would have a full skincare routine at your finger tips. And of course the prices are budget friendly and affordable. The downside to this range is it doesn’t have enough information on the packaging. What skin type is best for what? What does each product do? There’s not much info on the products and brand online to do any research on either. But like anything, some things work for some people, some things don’t. And at this price point I would give one product a go and take it from there.

  • e.l.f’s Happy Hydration Cream

    If you love skincare products like me, you will probably have a hoarding problem. You will buy things, convinced you will use them, put them away and then never see that pot of cream or tube of serum again. Until you accidently stumble on a product months later and your memory kicks in. This is me. Unfortunately, this is what happened when I purchased elf’s Happy Hydration Cream. I bought it from Boots ages ago and this normally retails for £12.00.

    e.l.f’s Happy Hydration Cream
    Why did I buy this?

    I saw a lot of feedback online about the brand e.l.f. The main points that came up were they had a variety of skincare products available but all at mid point prices. The reviews of these products said they were great quality. So I decided to buy Happy Hydration Cream because not only did I want to try out the brand, but I wanted a face cream. Plus at the time it was on a 3 for 2 promotion so technically it cost me NOTHING!

    What does this do?

    e.l.f’s Happy Hydration Cream is a facial moisturiser designed to give the skin a much needed boost of moisture thanks to it’s rich texture and ingredients such as hemp seed oil, Vitamin B5 (helps the skin retain moisture), Hyaluronic Acid (gives hydration) and Niacinamide (helps with fine lines, wrinkles, hydration).

    Packaging

    This cream comes in what feels like a glass pot with a screw top lid. Simple, modern and very practical. The pot comes boxed with it’s overall look not being cheap or expensive.

    Fragrance

    There isn’t one it’s fragrance free!

    Consistency & Texture

    This moisturiser is white and glossy in appearance. It doesn’t move in the pot, but when taken out there is a slight thickness to it. It’s not watery or fluid like but smooth and rich.

    On the skin

    I’ve used this product on and off morning and/or night time, on it’s own or alongside other products. My skin has suffered a lot with the changes in weather so one minute its fine and then its dry. What I found using this was the texture is rich and luxurious but not heavy or greasy. It applies great and feels very comforting on my skin and quite protective. There’s an immediate feeling of this being a moisture giver and I love it! My skin doesn’t look shiny after use and this works well with other products too e.g oils, serums, sun cream etc.

    The packaging does say this is suitable for all skin types but I would say this is more for normal to dry. When my skin has been very dry in look and feel, I’ve layered this with a facial oil because on it’s own it wasn’t enough. Very dry skin is rare for me, so when my skin is normal to a little on the dry side, this works well on it’s own.

    Recommended?

    I like this moisturiser. I’m a lover of texture so this being on the rich side is what I like. The feel of it on the skin, the slight slip it has. The fact it’s not fragranced is great because sometimes I don’t want fragrance, especially if my skin isn’t behaving itself. So if you have normal to dry skin, and looking for a face cream that won’t blow the bank, look at this! Definitely recommended!.