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  • More Bath & Shower Product Bargains In Boots!

    After discovering some amazingly priced bath, shower and body care products in my local Boots store recently, I couldn’t help visit another store to see what they had to offer. I wasn’t disappointed! I left with a heavier bag than I walked in with but spent less than £3.00! So what did I see, but more importantly, what did I buy?

    Bath & Shower Product Bargains In Boots!
    Cussons Creations Vanilla & Shea Butter Shower Gel

    400ml of a floral, sweet, powdery and clean scented shower gel that can be used in both the shower and the bath. Clearance price 25p.

    Cussons Creations Vanilla & Shea Butter Shower Gel
    Imperial Leather’s Mandarin & Neroli Body Wash

    250ml of a body wash that is fruity but not too sweet. Very refreshing in scent thanks to a citrus undertone. 25p for 250ml.

    Imperial Leather’s Mandarin & Neroli Body Wash
    Palmolive’s Thermal Spa Silky Oil Shower Gel

    400ml of a shower gel fragranced in coconut oil and lavender. This is sweet, tropical-esq in scent, very comforting and soothing. A great product to use at night time to help relax and unwind from the day. 44p.

    Palmolive’s Thermal Spa Silky Oil Shower Gel
    Ineos Sea Salt+Blue Lotus Body Wash

    In my local store they only had this in the Mandarin & Sandalwood scent. So it was nice to see Sea Salt + Blue Lotus as a fresher, cleaner and possibly more masculine scent alternative. 75p for 300ml.

    Ineos Sea Salt+Blue Lotus Body Wash
    Treacle Moon’s Rouge Love Body Butter & Peace In A Flower Body Scrub

    I saw (and bought!) these when I visited my local store previously and it was good to see them available in other stores. These products smell amazing and are so good on the skin. Still at the clearance price I saw previously which was £1.25 for the body butter and 75p for the body scrub.

    Treacle Moon’s Peace In A Flower Body Scrub
    What did I buy?

    Everything except the body butters! Slightly off putting to see a customer opening them all and sniffing them, so it was a no from me to buy these again! So I grabbed another body scrub for a friend, and everything else listed above for my son to use when needed. Overall, I bought (again!) another selection of super affordable products that can be used on a daily basis, so less than £3.00 well spent!

  • Love Vanilla? Everything Vanilla For The Body & Home!

    I LOVE vanilla! It’s one of those scents that I’ve loved for as long as I can remember. It’s comforting, soothing, sweet which is just what I like from a fragrance. Surely I can’t be the only one who loves vanilla? Here are a few vanilla fragranced products for the home and body that has caught my interest (and maybe my basket!) on the high street:

    Everything vanilla!
    Bespoke London’s Salted Vanilla & Tropical Blossom Body Mist

    140ml of body mist which is made up of a blend of vanilla and florals. This looks, and sounds, quite feminine, soft and mouth watering in a none edible way. Regularly on a price promotion in Superdrug, but usual price is £6.99 for 140ml.

    Bespoke London’s Salted Vanilla & Tropical Blossom Body Mist
    Aldi’s Lacura Vanilla Shower Gel

    I saw, I bought and I used! This shower gel smells like vanilla! A gorgeous, sweet but not sickly or synthetic vanilla, which foams up beautifully in the bath. Not drying on the skin at all and enjoyable to use. £1.99 for 500ml.

    Aldi’s Lacura Vanilla Shower Gel
    Cristalinas Spiced Vanilla Latte Reed Diffuser

    These reed diffuser may look small, but their fragrance is mighty! I know…I’m currently on reed diffuser number 3! Spiced Vanilla Latte is a delicate blend of creamy vanilla, coffee with a hint of spice. Its not heady like many versions of this scent, which I think is ideal. Available from many places including the supermarket ASDA. But cheapest place I’ve seen this is from Home Bargains for £1.99.

    Cristalinas Spiced Vanilla Latte Reed Diffuser
    Radox’s Vanilla Cookie Bath Soak & Shower Gel

    Radox is THAT dependable everyday brand for bath and shower care products that many of us love and use. Vanilla Cookies isn’t an everyday fragrance that’s on the shelf throughout the year, but is a winter edition so possibly limited. Bath soak is £1.49 for 500ml, shower gel 250ml for 99p. Both found in Home Bargains.

    Radox’s Vanilla Cookie Bath Soak & Shower Gel
    So…? Vanilla Radiance Trio

    This gift set includes a body mist, shower cream and body scrub. All in a vanilla fragrance, so ideal for layering from cleaning the skin, exfoliating to moisturising. £5.49 in stores such as B&M.

    So…? Vanilla Radiance Trio
    Tiger Moon’s Vanilla Orchid Body Mist

    This body mist is a delight! It’s feminine, with vanilla, white florals, sandalwood and amber mixed together. This is one of those fragrances that stands out because even though it’s a body mist, it smells more like an actual perfume. £2.00 for 100ml in ASDA.

    Tiger Moon’s Vanilla Orchid Body Mist

    So, if you’re a vanilla fiend like me, these products will keep you going for a while. Lots are available on the UK high street without a massive price tag, so happy shopping!

  • Smoothie Skincare Products In Home Bargains Under £3.00!

    Many years ago, I used to be a bit of a skincare snob. The cheaper skincare products on the market I assumed would be poor quality because of their low price point. But I’ve discovered over time this isn’t always the case, and I’m open minded to skincare products that are more affordable. What’s an important fact is not everyone wants or can afford to buy more pricey products. A budget friendly range of skincare products called Smoothie in Home Bargains, has caught my eye for awhile now and no doubt other shoppers too. So what’s included in this collection and how much does each product cost?

    Smoothie Skincare Products In Home Bargains Under £3.00
    Vibe Check Creamy Cleanser

    Designed to be an effective cleanser without stripping the skin, Vibe Check Creamy Cleanser should be a quick and easy to use product. Light weight, gentle and great for those who don’t like to use washes or thicker cleansing products. £2.49 for 50ml.

    Vibe Check Creamy Cleanser
    That’s Eye-conic Eye Serum

    Helps with dark circles, puffiness and overall tired looking under eyes making this area appear fresher and more alive. £2.49 for 30ml.

    That’s Eye-conic Eye Serum
    Big Mood Face Serum

    It doesn’t mention fully what this serum is targeting skincare problem wise, but the packaging does say it ‘calms’ skin. So possibly geared towards problematic skin, but does say it should leave skin feeling and looking smooth. £2.99 for 50ml.

    Big Mood Face Serum
    Hits Different Face Mist

    A quick way to hydrate and freshen the skin in a spritz! Should be great to cool skin down, wake it up in the morning or relax it in the evening. £2.99 for 130ml.

    Hits Different Face Mist
    Dream Big Overnight Hydrating Mask

    To be used twice a week, this mask should be applied to clean skin at night and doesn’t need washing off. Should leave skin looking like its had a good night’s rest the following morning. £2.49 for 50ml.

    Dream Big Overnight Hydrating Mask
    It’s The Shine For Me Day Cream

    This day cream isn’t supposed to be heavy on the skin, but provides great moisturising in a light weight way. £2.99 for 50ml.

    It’s The Shine For Me Day Cream
    Is this range a dupe?

    I can’t comment on the ingredients but packaging wise this makes me think of Bubble. The colouring, even how the name Smoothie is positioned on the packaging is similar to Bubble.

    What do I think?

    This range of products is very eye catching thanks to the colour and shape of the packaging. Is it geared towards someone who is older in age? I don’t think so. More for under 25’s, at least definitely teens. This range seems quite generic in regards to it not targeting specific skin types e.g blemish prone, dry, aged, which can be seen as a good or bad thing. What I did like was how each product is fragrance free, which is a must for me when it comes to what I use on my face. Fragrance can be irritating. It can make skin issues (e.g hyperpigmentation) worse, and some people don’t just don’t want it in products! Not essential for all but a want for some.

    Price point is affordable, which many people want and need which really gives this a thumbs up. So if you wanted something simple product wise this may tick the box.

  • Christmas Stocking Fillers For Under £1.00 in Home Bargains

    Now we’ve entered the month of November, lots of people are either starting, in the middle of, or finishing buying Christmas presents for their nearest and dearest. There are certain things though that nobody wants to spend a small fortune on. Whether that’s teacher gifts, stocking fillers or what some people call ‘small wrap ups’. So with a tiny budget of £1.00 in mind, and thinking of bath, body and skincare small gift ideas, here is what I found in my local Home Bargains:

    Christmas Stocking Fillers For Under £1.00 in Home Bargains
    Gift Republic Bubble Bath Bombs

    These bubble bath bombs I’ve seen in Home Bargains look like they could be bar shaped which you break and crumble into the bath. This means you don’t have to use it all in one go. I’ve seen this in two fragrances, which is tropical and sparkling wine scent. Nicely packaged in a small cardboard box, and only 59p each.

    Gift Republic Bubble Bath Bombs
    w7 Glamorous Nails

    Including glue, there’s a variety of different shaped, coloured and patterned false nails ready for the party season. These types of nails are popular, easy to apply and great for time starved people who want their nails done asap. 79p per pack.

    w7 Glamorous Nails
    Revolution London’s Make-up Brushes

    There’s two make-up brushes I’ve found in Home Bargains from Revolution London. One is an angled powder brush, the other a buffing brush. As someone who doesn’t use make-up the differences between the two are lost on me. But the brushes are large, bright in colour (pink or orange) and only 99p each!

    Revolution London’s Make-up Brushes
    Face Facts Stargazer Steam Eye Mask

    This is a pack of 3 self warming eye masks that help to relax the eye area, and aide in relaxation in general. These contain lavender, and appear to be the same shape as an eye mask you wear to go to sleep, so should be easy and comfortable to use. 99p.

    Face Facts Stargazer Steam Eye Mask
    7th Heaven’s Wicked Witch, Please Sheet Face Mask

    Who doesn’t love the film Wicked? This apple & kiwi sheet mask is budget friendly way of having something skincare wise that’s loosely connected with the film. The mask has something printed on it, which I assume is Wicked related, which is fun! Packaging says this is suitable for all skin types but I personally would avoid if you have sensitive or specific skin concerns. 99p.

    7th Heaven’s Wicked Witch, Please Sheet Face Mask
    Face Facts Christmas Blemish Patches

    Ideal for those people, probably teens, who love to use blemish patches. But more so wear blemish patches that are fun in shape and colourful. Face Facts Christmas Blemish Patches have ingredients to help target spots e.g salicylic acid. All inside festive patterned patches. 99p (24 applications).

    Face Facts Christmas Blemish Patches
    Miracle Beauty’s Dubai Chocolate Body Wash & Bath Bomb Set

    When I spotted Miracle Beauty’s Dubai Chocolate Body Wash & Bath Bomb Set I thought this was incredibly cute! Am I sick of the Dubai chocolate craze? Yes. Do I think this duo is adorable? Yes I do! This small sachet contains a small travel sized body wash and a mini bath bomb. 99p.

    Miracle Beauty’s Dubai Chocolate Body Wash & Bath Bomb Set

    So, there’s a a handful of stocking filler ideas, Christmas Eve boxes or hamper items each under £1.00. Would I buy any of these? Probably the make-up brush and blemish patches for my daughter. But the question is, what would you buy?