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  • Lidl’s Under £5.00 Cien Vitamin C Skincare Range

    When I was younger, I could get away with putting anything on my face. The joys of youth! For most of us as teens and people in our 20’s, our skin doesn’t require much from skincare products, unless you had specific skin issues. But I find as I get older this isn’t the case. I try to be mindful about what I use, what products do and also a big factor in purchases is how much something costs. If you are a shopper in the supermarket Lidl, and looking at affordable skincare, you will definitely find plenty, including their Vitamin C range. So what do they have and who is it suitable for?

    Lidl’s Cien Vitamin C Skincare Products
    Firstly….what’s important about Vitamin C in skincare?

    Vitamin C in skincare can brighten the skin and give it a more natural glow, even out skin tone and help with signs of ageing e.g lines and wrinkles. Ideal for those with dull looking skin, uneven skin tone and a more mature (or sun damaged) skin in regards to texture and wrinkles.

    Lidl’s Cien Vitamin C Serum

    To be applied to clean skin in the morning before a moisturiser. This serum contains Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid, so expect a serum that should be light weight but moisturising. Price £2.99 for 30ml.

    Lidl’s Cien Vitamin C Serum
    Lidl’s Cien Vitamin C Q10 Day Cream

    Containing both Vitamin C & E, this day cream should be moisturising, help improve the look and feel of wrinkles and lines. Also improve the firmness and hydration of the skin. Cien Vitamin C Q10 Day Cream also contains an spf of 15, so provides some form of sun protection. Price £3.99 for 50ml.

    Lidl’s Cien Vitamin C Q10 Day Cream
    Lidl’s Cien Vitamin C Q10 Night Cream

    Similar to the Day Cream and what it does, except this doesn’t contain spf. I suspect this is a richer or thicker consistency with it being a night cream. All the same benefits in regards to firmness, hydration etc as the day cream, but for the night. Price £3.99 for 50ml.

    Lidl’s Cien Vitamin C Q10 Night Cream
    Thoughts?

    I love the idea of a Vitamin C range of products! Serum, day and night cream is a core selection of products which is useful. Only thing really missing would be an eye cream or serum and this would be near perfect. So great selection of products, standard sizes for what they are, ingredients seem decent and price point affordable. What more can a Vitamin C skincare lover ask for?

    *Stock levels or stock in general may not be the same in all stores, so please check*

  • New Skin Care Products In Lidl!

    I’ve mentioned in a previous post that the supermarket Lidl has new body products in store. They also have skincare products in stock too and quite a few as well! So what’s available and how much do they cost?

    New Skin Care Products In Lidl!
    Brightening Glycolic Toner

    This toner is to help clean and gently exfoliate the skin leaving it looking and feeling, smoother and fresher. With it being a gentle acid, it’s recommended to wear sun protection during the day if using this. The skin could become sensitive to the sun so important to take that on board. £2.99 for 250ml.

    Brightening Glycolic Toner
    Niacinamide Booster Serum

    Niacinamide Booster Serum is formulated for all skin types. It helps to improve the texture of the skin, provide hydration and minimise the look of pores. £5.99 for 30ml.

    Niacinamide Booster Serum
    Hyaluronic Acid Booster Serum

    This serum is all about adding hydration, making the skin look healthier and plumper. Light weight in formulation, and suitable for all skin types. £5.99 for 30ml.

    Hyaluronic Acid Booster Serum
    Retinol Booster Serum

    Retinol Booster Serum aims at targeting fine lines and wrinkles. This should make the skin feel and look more smoother, firmer and healthier. This is a product for night time use, but sun protection should be used in the morning due to sun sensitivity. £5.99 for 30ml.

    Retinol Booster Serum
    Night Recovery Concentrate

    This is a facial oil containing various essential oils e.g evening primrose, jojoba, lavender etc, which should be applied on clean skin at night. Suitable for all skin types. £4.99 for 50ml.

    Night Recovery Concentrate
    Night Recovery Cloud Cream

    This night cream sounds like a rich, comforting moisturiser aimed at an older or drier skin type. Designed to work alongside the Night Recover Concentrate, this is a duo some faces will loves especially during a colder season. £4.99 for 50ml.

    Night Recovery Cloud Cream
    Collagen Balm

    Containing shea butter, beeswax and borage seed oil, this cleansing balm should be an effective and gentle cleanser of dirt, grime and make-up. Great for those who like to use richer cleansers and textures, and those with dry skin who need a nourishing not a stripping cleansing action. 50ml for £4.99.

    Collagen Balm
    Hydrating Oceanic Day Cream

    Geared towards a more mature skin, this day cream is supposed to moisturise the skin, while helping it look and feel smoother and more youthful. Can be used morning and night. 50ml for £4.99.

    Hydrating Oceanic Day Cream
    Price promotions?

    At the time of writing all of these products are on a buy one get one free promotion which is incredible! Taking advantage of these savings means having nearly a full skincare routine for effectively half the retail price which is a win win!

    First impressions?

    These products are nicely packaged although a little generic in look. A lot of brands keep their products looking simple and visually it works! Great selection of different products for different skin concerns and types. But I do think if they brought out products that made a full skincare routine, these releases would have been better e.g eye cream, face mask etc. And of course, lets not forget price point. Prices are affordable, reasonable and even better with the promotion they currently have (at the time of writing this post).

    So, job well done Lidl!

  • 5 Last Minute Stocking Filler Gift Ideas For Her

    For all the late Christmas gift shoppers, or those looking for a few last minute gifts for stocking fillers, there’s still plenty on the high street to choose from. You don’t have to spend a fortune by panic buying because the clock is ticking and the pressure is on. So no stressing, no massive budget or time needed, this can be done now! Here are a few Christmas gift/stocking fillers/hamper product ideas, available on the high street. (These are geared towards the ladies, but easily good for some guys too):

    5 Last Minute Stocking Filler Gift Ideas For Her
    Face Facts Body Scrub

    There’s different fragrances available in this body scrub, but the one I spotted was Ginger & Lime. Citrusy, warming, and energising. Not to mention this will leave your skin feeling smooth after using this to exfoliate your skin. Great for people who love their body care products, those who like to self tan and a nice gift for someone who doesn’t have access to a bath but want a pamper. £1.99 for 400g, available in Home Bargains.

    Face Facts Body Scrub
    Superdrug’s Fruity Body Creams

    If you’ve experienced Superdrug’s Fruity range, you will know this range includes different products for the body in lots of different fragrances. One of their newer products they’ve brought out singularly, is a body cream. I saw this in Caramel & Pistachio and Candy Floss. There are other products in the same fragrances you can grab to make this an even better gift, such as their body mists and shower gels. £6.00 for 230ml.

    Superdrug’s Fruity Body Creams
    Sunkissed Shower Whips

    Available in a variety of fragrances including Pistachio & Salted Caramel, Vanilla, Winter Berry, Toasted Marshmallow and more. Sunkissed Shower Whips are a fun and pampering way to wash and fragrance the body in the shower or bath. I’ve heard good comments about this product in regards to it being moisturising and having amazing fragrances. And this would be appreciated by so many people. Available in both Home Bargains and B&M for £2.49.

    Sunkissed Shower Whips
    Dr Pawpaw’s Wicked Enchanting Lip Balm

    Moisturising, practical but fun as it changes colour from green to pink. Dr Pawpaw’s Wicked Lip Balm is helpful during this colder season by keeping lips moisturised, while being fun too. A great product for those who love the Wicked franchise and want something affordable. Only costs £1.89 from Home Bargains.

    Dr Pawpaw’s Wicked Enchanting Lip Balm
    Renew Hand Lotion

    Nicely packaged 50ml of hand cream fragranced in chamomile and jasmine. This should have a lightly floral and fresh scent to it. It would make a nice stocking filler for someone who needs to take care of their hands, someone who has hand or nail treatments or a nice generic gift for someone you don’t know too well. Only £1.00 in ASDA.

    Renew Hand Lotion

    So there’s 5 last minute stocking filler ideas that covers body care from cleansing, exfoliating and moisturising. Adding these together, or similar products, would make a great hamper or collection of gifts for one person. Adding one or 2 in a stocking is just as nice and thoughtful. All items are affordable and available to grab on the high street. *Prices correct at time of writing this post*

    Christmas Gift Ideas In B&M

    Christmas Gift Ideas In ASDA

    Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas In Tesco!

  • Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas In Tesco!

    Christmas is getting closer. I always find the lead up to that one day is the most tiring, stressful and expensive part. But with a little preparation, thought, and going to normal everyday places to tick off things off your to buy list, makes life easier. If you’re looking for gift ideas on a budget, for the face and body, here are some items I’ve spotted in the supermarket Tesco:

    Christmas Gift Ideas In Tesco
    Treacle Moon’s The Fabulous Four Gift Set

    Treacle Moon is a great brand that has a variety of bath, shower and body products available in various fragrances at affordable price points. This gift set includes 4 100ml shower & bath gels in the fragrances of: Spiced Gingerbread, Sunny Brazilian Love, Raspberry Kiss and My Coconut Island. Great formulations and fragrances, nicely packaged and down from £8.00 to £3.75 (when using Tesco’s Clubcard).

    Treacle Moon’s The Fabulous Four Gift Set
    L’Oreal’s Beauty Like A Boss Beauty Essentials Routine Collection

    This collection is such a great trio of products that are useful, practical and pampering. Included is a 400ml micellar water which helps to remove make-up. A plumping sheet mask which helps to soothe, smooth and hydrate the skin. And the last item included is a volumizing mascara. Down from £20.00 to £9.50 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    L’Oreal’s Beauty Like A Boss Beauty Essentials Routine Collection
    Foam & Fortune’s Soak & Smooth Duo

    A duo of 100ml sized body wash and 50ml body butter, both fragranced in Berry Crushin. Great travel and try me sizes, and ideal for a small gift or stocking filler. Priced at £6.00 but down to £2.80 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    Foam & Fortune’s Soak & Smooth Duo
    Foam & Fortune’s Sudsations Bath Bliss Trio

    Another budget friendly gift set from a brand that looks VERY similar to Soap & Glory. This set included 3 100ml body washes in the fragrances of Lush Hour, Berry Crushin and Call Me Juicy. £8.00 but down to £3.75 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    Foam & Fortune’s Sudsations Bath Bliss Trio
    My Spa’s Soft Sanctuary Body Butter Collection

    3 body butters, each 50ml in size, in the fragrances of Botanical Serenity, Tranquil Bloom and Calm Comfort. Botanical Serenity’s fragrance is a mix of lavender, eucalyptus, patchouli and sage. Tranquil Bloom’s fragrance is lavender, eucalyptus, vetiver and jasmine. Calm Comfort is lavender, sweet orange, ho wood and cedar. £7.00 but down to £3.30 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    My Spa’s Soft Sanctury Body Butter Collection
    Skin Saints Fragrance Collection

    Out of all of the gifts I’ve seen in Tesco I want this one! This is a collection of 3 different fragranced eau de parfum’s from the brand Skin Saints. Included is Rouge (amber & warm woods), Miss Paris (soft iris & patchouli) and Cerise (cherry & almond blossom). Each 50ml in size, which will provide lots of fragrance. Beautifully packaged with a nice mix of different types of fragrance. Usual price is £14.00 but down to £6.60 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    Skin Saints Fragrance Collection

    So if you’re still looking for budget friendly gift ideas and stocking fillers, and you shop in Tesco, it really is worth having a look in their gift section. Would you buy any of these? More importantly, would you buy any of these items and keep them for yourself?

    *These are available instore and online. Prices and promotions correct at time of writing this post*.