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  • LUSH Dupe? Lidl’s Honey I’m Home Shower Gel

    In the battle of the dupe bath and body care products, supermarket Lidl has recently upped their game. It’s normally Aldi that pushes out their ‘inspired by’ products that resemble well known, more expensive brands. But this time Lidl really have delivered a good range of products, which will look very familiar to many shoppers. One item that I recently noticed and purchased was Lidl’s Honey I’m Home Shower Gel. £1.99 for 500ml, and possibly a dupe for LUSH‘s Honey I Washed The Kids Shower Gel. So what is this product like?

    Lidl’s Honey I’m Home Shower Gel
    Packaging

    A very simple tall, clear plastic bottle is what this shower gel is housed in. What makes this bottle stand out is the striking black label. The label makes the product look stylish and more expensive than what it actually is.

    Fragrance

    I was torn between this one and another version, but bought this one because of the scent. It definitely has a sweet honey smell to it, but mixed in with fruit. So it’s sweet but not too sweet and almost has a bakery fragrance to it. It’s comforting, warming, with a hidden light floral hint to it.

    Consistency & look

    This shower gel looks like liquid caramel thanks to the colour it is. Thick but fluid, not clear but opaque. Smooth, shiny and very inviting with it’s name matching the look of this perfectly!

    In the shower

    Lidl’s Honey I’m Home Shower Gel lathered up like a dream on a sponge in the shower. It looked and felt more creamy than airy bubbles, which was a pleasure to use. I didn’t need to use a lot and what I did use did the job of cleaning my skin while the fragrance made it an enjoyable experience.

    In the bath

    A small amount of this shower gel under warm running water created so much foam I was very impressed! Unlike in the shower, in the bath it was definitely more foamy bubbles that were airy, light and fluffy rather than creamy. The shower gel didn’t colour the water, it remained clear, but full of bubbles that stayed in tact for a very long time. The fragrance was incredibly relaxing and comforting and made this bath from beginning to end a great one. In the shower or bath, this product didn’t irritate or dry out my skin, and I felt it performed very well in both.

    Recommended?

    I’m impressed! This is a great shower and bath product! It works equally well in both and I found I liked using this. The fragrance plays a big part in why I liked using this, but it also does what its meant to do and does it well. After using this in the bath I promised myself I need to try the other versions in this range and grab a few as Christmas stocking fillers. Recommended? Yes! This is an affordable, great quality product and whether it’s a dupe or not this is good!

  • Is Lidl’s Cien Moisturising Hand Cream Good For Hands?

    Once you get into trying out body and skincare products that are supermarket branded, you don’t stop! They’re affordable, easy to pick up during shopping trips and many products are really good in quality. Not to mention supermarkets now have their own dupes of well known brands. One supermarket body care buy I bought within the last few months was Lidl’s Cien Moisturising Hand Cream. It cost 59p for 75ml. But was it 59p well spent?

    Lidl’s Cien Moisturising Hand Cream
    Why did I buy this?

    I’ve bought and used the Aldi’s version which is a great hand cream, so I wanted to try this one as well. As a household, we’ve used Aveeno products and other products containing oatmeal and it works well for us. So why not give this hand cream a try for 59p? My daughter uses hand cream daily and this seemed the perfect cost effective purchase for her.

    What does this do?

    Lid’s Cien Moisturising Hand Cream is suitable for dry and sensitive hands. Containing colloidal oatmeal, it’s naturally soothing, moisturising and calming to skin.

    Packaging

    Very similar to Aveeno in appearance, this hand cream comes in a small, plastic flip top tube. Neutral in colour with green detailing. If this doesn’t make you think of Aveeno, nothing else will!

    Fragrance

    Although it doesn’t state on the packaging it’s fragrance free I think it is. There’s no scent to this and has that ‘I’m not fragranced type of smell’ to it.

    Consistency & Texture

    White in colour, smooth and has a little hold to it.

    On the hands

    Although this hand cream has hold, it really is quite light weight and went straight into my skin with a light rub. The texture was so light it felt like it was part cream part gel. It felt very soothing and protective, and after a few seconds my hands went from feeling like a cream was on it to being matt.

    Recommended?

    This is a good quality, moisturising but light weight hand cream which most people will find useful. Hands that are severely dry, I don’t think this is rich enough. But for everyone else this will be great, especially for 59p!

  • How Much Have These Products Gone Up In Price?

    Nobody is surprised how much everyday items have gone up in price over the last few years. It’s getting to the point where it’s now the norm, not just in the UK but worldwide. This made me think, how many products have gone up in price that I’ve bought and reviewed? And by how much?

    Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Face Wash

    When I first tried and reviewed Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Face Wash, this budget friendly skincare product was only 99p. Since then, it’s gone up to £1.15, which isn’t too bad, but it still costs more. It’s a product I still buy and myself and my children use it because the formulation is gentle, fragrance free and does the job.

    Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Face Wash
    Lidl’s Lovely Eau de Parfum

    Nicely packaged, beautifully scented and only cost £4.45 in 2022, Lidl’s Lovely Eau de Parfum was a great buy at the time. I really enjoyed using this supermarket fragrance and I was actually complimented when wearing this. How much does it cost now? £5.65. £1.20 more compared to 2 years ago.

    Lidl’s Suddenly Fragrances Lovely
    Something actually costs less! Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Hand Cream

    I bought Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Hand Cream because the formulation sounded moisturising and soothing, and similar to products within the Aveeno brand. The price point of 69p for 75ml was a brilliant price. Fast forward to now, and housed in a different looking tube, this costs 10p less at 59p!

    Aldi’s Lacura Spa Foaming Bath Soak & Luxury Bath Float

    I first purchased Aldi’s Lacura Spa Foaming Bath Soak & Luxury Bath Float back in 2021. These were great sizes, nicely packaged and dupes of the brand Sanctuary Spa. For £1.79 each these were great value and also performed well in the bath. How much are they now? £2.45. Yes…£2.45!

    Aldi’s Lacura Spa Luxury Bath Float & Foaming Bath Soak

    So inflation, cost of living, whatever you want to call it has hit EVERYTHING! Which is why it’s important to get the most of your money when it comes to the products you buy.

  • Tesco’s Soleil Sensitive SPF30 Sun Protection Lotion

    Sun creams and lotion aren’t the most interesting or exciting products when it comes to skin and body care, but they are important! They protect our skin from the damage that the sun can cause in the form of sunburn, ageing, dry skin and the more serious health issues such as skin cancer. So I always have one form of sun cream or lotion in my household that we all can use from top to toe. The latest one to sit in our bathroom is Tesco’s Soleil Sensitive SPF30 Fragrance Free Sun Protection Lotion. This cost £3.20 for 200ml.

    Tesco’s Soleil Sensitive SPF30 Fragrance Free Sun Protection Lotion
    Why did I buy this?

    I bought this because the previous one we were using wasn’t available, so I needed an alternative. The branded ones were too expensive. It would be a costly mistake to pick one up and find that it didn’t agree with our skin and then have to buy a different one to replace it. So I opted for this at a lower price point. The fact Tesco’s Soleil Sensitive seemed ideal for sensitive skin was exactly what I wanted in regards to applying on my children. So sold!

    What are the key points to this sun protection?

    Tesco’s Soleil Sensitive has a high SPF of 30. It’s fragrance free and actually designed for sensitive skin. It provides both UVA and UVB protection (these are two different forms of radiation which can cause skin damage). This sun lotion is also water resistant. This means that it will still remain effective while the skin is wet e.g due to sweating, swimming, for a certain amount of time before the need to reapply.

    Packaging

    200ml comes in a flip bottomed white tube. It looks very simple and clean in appearance. It’s not flash but it’s practical and looks like a sun protection product.

    Consistency

    White in colour and looks very body lotion like but holds it shape. It’s not runny but liquid enough for application.

    On the skin

    I found the texture of this to be very similar to a standard body lotion, but the more it rubbed into my skin the less ‘silky’ it felt. It really did need to be rubbed in thoroughly, and I found more so if I applied it over another product e.g body lotion. It felt less smooth and a little more resistant to the rubbing in action. Colour wise, it’s important to mention my skin is brown. So I could see this giving my skin a white/almost purple tint to it. But this did disappear once rubbed in but it took a little work to do.

    On my skin, both face and body, it didn’t give a 100% natural look to it colour wise. But if I’m honest I don’t think it was noticeable to anyone else. Around the hair line needed a bit more attention to rub in but overall I had no issues with how this made my skin look. It looked moisturised but not greasy and it felt it too.

    I haven’t noticed any staining on my clothing. No irritation to my already irritated skin (thanks to the heat), and my children have been able to apply it to themselves and they haven’t moaned or look like they’ve colour changed.

    Recommended?

    Compared to my previous sun protection (Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive Advanced), this was more hard work to rub into the skin. It didn’t feel as glossy on the skin and also Garnier Ambre Solaire Kids Sensitive has a more moisturising feel and look on the skin. But for what this is, the size, the price point, the effectiveness (performs fine while out in the sun) it does the job. If you’re looking for a budget sun protection lotion it’s worthwhile considering. And this can be used for all of the family. But be prepared to put your hands to work a little bit, especially if your colouring isn’t light!

    A very affordable sun protection product that is decent in quality.