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  • Under £3.00 Face Facts Ceramide Foaming Cleanser

    Cleansers aren’t the most exciting products in a skincare routine, but they do an important job. There’s nothing nicer than getting rid of all the dirt, grime, sun cream and make-up from the day and leaving clean skin. Or refreshing the skin in the morning. I don’t change up my cleansing routine with new cleansers regularly. I tend to stick with whatever works at that moment. But I’ve recently changed my daily cleanser from AldI’s Lacura Moisturising Face Wash to Face Facts Ceramide Foaming Cleanser. So what is it like?

    Face Facts Ceramide Foaming Cleanser
    Firstly, why did I buy this?

    I ran out of the Lacura face wash and saw this one sat on a shelf in Home Bargains. I actually was open to changing my cleanser to one that was less basic in formulation and had some extra ingredients in it, that could help my skin a bit more. I thought this could be perfect. And on top of that fragrance free (which I like), and budget friendly at only £2.99.

    Ingredients

    This cleanser contains ceramides (protects skin and helps to lock in moisture), niacinamide (helps boost hydration, anti-inflammatory so calming on the skin) and hyaluronic acid (helps keep in moisture). No fragrance included, and this formulation is designed for dry and sensitive skin.

    Packaging

    400m of product comes in a white pump action dispenser. Simple in design and has a slight resemblance of some CeraVe products. The packaging isn’t fancy but it’s practical, which will appeal to any age or sex and will sit nicely in any bathroom.

    Fragrance

    It’s fragrance free so no scent! Although, it does have a scent as such which some products have when they are fragrance free. It’s a hard one to explain but it smells of something but nothing at the same time!

    On the skin

    On damp skin I use two pumps of this cleanser and rub it into my face. It doesn’t foams up very well. It foams slightly but not much. But after rinsing off my skin does feel fresh, clean and smooth. If I use this in the evening I will repeat this twice and double cleanse.

    When I first used this for a few days I found my skin felt a little tight, almost dry, although it wasn’t. But this has now disappeared after using this for over a week and my skin seems much more comfortable.

    Do I like this?

    At first I didn’t think this was moisturising enough, and it wasn’t. But now no issues. If I could improve this I would like more foaming. It is called a foaming cleanser! Having more foam and creaminess to this when applied to damp skin would make me enjoy using this more. But my skin seems and looks clean, and I actually think my skin looks a touch better for using this.

    Recommended?

    If you’re looking for a cleanser which is quick, easy to use, fragrance free but you need a little more compared to a basic formulation, this could be that product. Great for someone who wants a simple skincare routine, a good one for guys and overall someone who doesn’t want to fuss about with products. And perfect if you don’t want to spend a lot as well. Only £2.99 for 400ml from Home Bargains.

  • What Products Did I Buy Last Week?

    Last week was a very BUSY week for me. A big birthday for one of my kids, work, usual life stuff. Not to mention the month of May and June are very spendy months which I can’t really get away from. So last week I tried to keep my general spending down to a minimum, especially when it comes to personal care items. I literally bought what I needed and that was it! So what products did I buy? And how much did each item cost?

    Products I Bought Last Week
    Face Facts Ceramide Foaming Cleanser

    My current budget cleanser I’ve been using, which is Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Wash, was running very low. Rather than going into the supermarket to buy it and ‘accidently’ buy other stuff £20-£30 later, I bought this instead. I’ve used a Face Facts Ceramide Cleanser before, but not this particular one. It’s gentle and fragrance free which is a must for my skin right now. The price for this at £2.99 for 400ml was the best price I’ve seem on the high street or online, so I grabbed it!

    Face Facts Foaming Cleanser
    Biovene’s Pimple Patches

    I bought these for the first time about 2 weeks ago for my daughter, and she asked me to buy these again. As a teenager and I suffered from the occasional spot, I just dealt with it as we all did. This generation now have various pimple/spot patches in different shapes, sizes and colours that can be used to minimise the look and feel of these invaders. 24 patches in total is included and they come in 3 different sizes, which is very useful. Transparent, so although obvious not as obvious as other patches, and very easy to use. 69p.

    Biovene Pimple Patches
    Simple’s Pure Soap 2 Bars

    I easily buy these every 2 weeks because both myself and my daughter use them mostly in the bath, but also in the shower. I’ve noticed around spring time the skin on my body can be easily irritated, so avoiding products on my body that contain colour or fragrance is a must. My daughter was a sufferer of eczema, so its out of habit now to stick with products that are gentle on the skin and products her skin is used to. Cost? 89p.

    Simple Pure Soap
    VT Direct’s Turmeric Joint Complex Capsules

    As much as getting older has its benefits, it has its downsides too. My body isn’t the same as what it was when I was a teen or in my 20’s. I find my body takes longer to recover from general wear and tear. Aches and pains manifest from no where. I take these tablets to help with my joints because they need all the help they can get! I recently ran out and needed to restock. There’s information to suggest that turmeric can help with inflammation of the joints and stiffness. Also this can be good for the skin, help with digestion and other possible health benefits. This cost £2.79 for 60 capsules taken twice a day.

    Vit Direct Turmeric Joint Complex Capsules

    What was the grand total of these 4 products I bought? £7.36. All from Home Bargains. Which isn’t too bad at all. Besides the pimple patches, the other products should last between 2 weeks to 4 weeks which is great when on a budget.

  • New in Tesco! Face Facts Ceramide Blemish Skincare Range

    If you suffer from specific skin concerns and are trying out different products to see what works, it can be expensive and time consuming. Having budget friendly brands really helps when needing to change skincare routines and also to maintain them and repurchase if they do work. I mentioned in a previous post that an affordable brand called Face Facts is now in Tesco. They have different products available for different skin issues, including their Blemish range. So what is there to purchase for oily skin and how much does the products cost?

    Face Facts Ceramide Skin Barrier Complex Blemish Range
    Why is this range of products good for blemish prone skin?

    This selection of products contains ingredients which help to unclog pores, remove excess oil from the skin and also provides a form of exfoliation (salicylic acid, niacinamide). Fragrance free, so great for sensitive skin, and products are also vegan friendly.

    Blemish Clarifying Foaming Cleanser

    Deeply cleanses the skin of grime, dirt and impurities, without being too harsh and drying the skin out. £5.00 for 400ml.

    Blemish Clarifying Foaming Cleanser
    Blemish Gel Moisturiser

    A light weight moisturiser that is designed to not only moisturise, but strengthen the skin barrier and provide a more matt looking finish to a normally oily skin. £2.00 for 50ml.

    Blemish Gel Moisturiser
    Blemish Treatment Gel

    A spot treatment that can be used directly onto blemishes that helps calm and treat these areas. This spot treatment should help minimise the look and feel of these blemishes. £2.00 for 15ml.

    Blemish Treatment Gel
    So who would these products be good for?

    The first set of people that come to mind is teenagers. Typically with hormone changes their skin can be oily, congested and spotty. But anyone can suffer from these problems at various stages in life for lots of different reasons. So if skin appears blemished and shiny, this could be for them.

    If you were to purchase all three of these products it would only cost £9.00! Great value and currently available at Tesco in store (store specific) and online.

  • New Products I Found In Home Bargains!

    Anyone that is into their personal care, likes skincare products, body care items or even make-up will always enjoy a walk in Home Bargains. You never know what product or brand you may see sat on a shelf. So it’s always worth a look too see what they have for sale. I found a few products in stock which perked my interest. Some new in, some have been available for a while, but all worth a mention. So what did I find?

    What’s available in Home Bargains?
    Designer Fragrances Body Lotions

    The brand that has various products in fragrances that are well known dupes, has now brought out body lotions. 400ml in size, and the three fragrances I saw that were available was Tu Es Belle, Only Yours and XAlien. 400ml in size (price wasn’t on shelf).

    Designer Fragrances Body Lotions
    Sanctuary Spa’s Ultra Rich Body Oil Spray

    A great alternative for a body lotion or body cream, Sanctuary Spa’s Body Oil will be a must for fans of the brand. Easy and quick application, ideal for layering if your skin is very dry and fragrance wise is in Sanctuary’s signature scent. This has been in Home Bargains for a while now, but good to see stock has been coming in for those who want it. 150ml for £2.49.

    Sanctuary Spa’s Body Oil
    Sanctuary Spa’s Hand Cream

    Containing shea butter and sweet almond oil, this should be a moisturising hand cream that is fragrant and would work well with the Body Oil. At 30ml in size, this is the ideal travel size to carry anywhere or in anything and only costs 79p.

    Sanctuary Spa’s Hand Cream
    Revolution Skincare London’s AHA Smoothing Moisture Balm

    Designed to exfoliate the skin on the body without actual particles thanks to it containing glycolic and lactic acids. Revolution Skincare London’s AHA Smoothing Moisture Balm should be easy to use, great for people who don’t want a physical exfoliant but not designed for sensitive skin. 200ml for £1.99.

    Revolution Skincare London’s AHA Smoothing Moisture Balm
    Sunkissed Skin’s Protecting Miracle Balm

    Can be used on the face, neck and cuticles. This oil contains perilla ocymoides seed oil and tocopheryl acetate (a form of Vitamin E) which are anti-bacterial, anti-flammatory and anti-oxidant. £2.49 for 40ml.

    Sunkissed Skin’s ProteCting Miracle Balm
    Sunkissed Skin’s Nourishing Miracle Oil

    To be used on the face and neck either morning or night. This oil contains a variety of different ingredients to help moisturise the skin e.g sunflower seed oil and avocado oil. 30ml for £2.49.

    Sunkissed Skin’s Nourishing Miracle Oil
    Sunkissed’s Soap & Scrub

    This looks like a whipped soap but not only can it be used to wash the skin, but also to exfoliate too. Available in 2 fragrances which is Lemon Sherbet and Berry Burst, this Soap and Scrub looks very inviting and fun. 250g for £2.99.

    Sunkissed’s Soap & Scrub
    Maybelline’s Balm & Blush

    A small and super cute pot containing a coloured balm which can be used on the lips or cheeks to give a pop of colour. I’ve only seen two colours, which is red and a pink shade. Only 99p.

    Maybelline’s Balm & Blush

    These are such a good mix of products for the skin and body, all under £2.99 in price. So if you’re looking for affordable and everyday pampering, these products maybe ideal!