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  • Moisturising Superdrug’s Vitamin E All Over Body Cream with Lavender

    There’s lots of things I could do improve my body care routine. But there is one thing I do without fail, MOISTURISE! After having a shower or a bath I will always use a body lotion, cream or body butter to finish off my body care routine. I’ve started to use a new one that I dug out of my little stash (totally forgot I had it!) from Superdrug. It’s their very own branded Vitamin E All Over Body Cream with Lavender. Normally priced at £4.99 for 300ml but I’m sure I bought it for less.

    Superdrug’s Vitamin E All Over Body Cream with Lavender
    Why did I use this?

    The idea of using this really appealed to me when I rediscovered this purchase. I’ve kept my body care products and routine very simple and dare I say boring, because my skin has been irritated with the warm weather. And I just wanted to use something different and hopefully nice and moisturising! So why not?

    What is this?

    This is a body cream which is designed to moisturise the skin thanks to containing Shea butter and Vitamin E. With Vitamin E being an antioxidant, this could possibly help protect the skin from environmental damage. With the addition of lavender essential oil, it aims to provide a more restful sleep. This is why on the packaging it says this is a night body cream rather than just ‘body cream’. Suitable for normal to dry skin.

    Packaging

    This body cream comes in a plastic tub. It’s not the most exciting or modern looking packaging ever to grace a shelf but it’s not unpleasant. It has a ‘natural’, wholesome vibe to it, with splashes of purple reminding the user there is lavender in this. As a gift it would still be welcomed, but it does look a little on the traditional side appearance wise.

    Fragrance

    Lavender is a very odd fragrance. It can be strong; it can be old fashioned in scent, and it can be very heady and overwhelming. This isn’t. You get the herbal aspect of lavender but there’s a sweetness to this. It maybe the fact there is Shea butter included in this body cream. But this fragrance hosts the best of lavender and doesn’t include the worst aspects of it. It’s not overpowering, it’s beautifully balanced but like it’s packaging I wouldn’t say this is modern in scent.

    Texture

    It looks thick in the tub as there isn’t a wobbly to the product. But when scooped out it’s not a butter, not fluid like a lotion but very much is a cream. A silky cream with a slight slip to it, so it feels luxurious but not heavy.

    On the skin

    I’ve found I don’t need to use too much of this. It spreads beautifully on the skin and rubs in like a dream. It’s moisturising without being greasy and sticky, and it leaves my skin feeling soft and supple. Using this once or twice a day is more than enough. But dry skin isn’t an issue I suffer with regularly on my body anyway as my skin is in decent condition.

    I don’t think this body cream is irritating my skin or making it uncomfortable. But what I would say is essential oils and fragrance isn’t always best friends to sensitive skin so be warned!

    The fragrance left on the skin is quite subtle. I never feel like I’ve been rolling around in a herb garden after applying this. But it does give me a sense of relaxation while using and applying this which makes it ideal for nigh time use.

    Recommended?

    This is the perfect body product for those who want moisturising without a thick and greasy film left on the skin. Apply it after bathing, clothes can be put on straight away which makes this an easy and quick product to use. And I will be honest, I love how this smells! There’s something very comforting and soothing about this body cream so 110% recommended! Affordable, size wise is a good amount and great on the skin. I forgot to mention, this range is regularly on offer, so this is a brilliant body product to buy on a budget! Currently on a buy one get one half price deal here, perfect for (whispers) CHRISTMAS.

  • Under £2.00 Skincare? Lidi’s Cien Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Eye Contour Cream

    Is anyone else finding it hard to get hold of a good eye cream? Even more so when you are on a budget? How much is a decent one in a skincare range these days? £5.00? £10.00? Shall we try to keep the spend under £2.00? For £1.99 you can get 15ml of the supermarket Lidl’s Cien Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Eye Contour Cream. I’ve been using for the last 2-3 weeks and I have to say it’s an interesting product….

    Lidi’s Cien Q10 Anti-Wrinkle Eye Contour Cream
    Why did I buy this?

    I stumbled across a recommendation from a Youtuber (Rob at Mad About Skin) who mentioned how good and affordable this product was. Supermarkets have upped their game when it comes to their own skin and body care products, so I was totally open minded to trying this out.

    Who is this for?

    This is an anti-wrinkle eye product designed for mature skin. So think of lines, wrinkles and tired under eye areas. This contains Q10 (antioxidant benefits that help to combat things that cause harm to the skin externally e.g pollution), Hyaluronic Acid (hydrates the skin and helps to keep it plump), Vitamin E and Caffeine (both antioxidants).

    My Eyes

    Tiredness shows with my eyes. Sometimes they can look a touch sullen and dark underneath, but thankfully at this moment of time no massive issues with wrinkles or lines. They just need a jump start from time to time!

    Packaging

    This eye cream comes in a small and thin plastic tube. Basic in look, mainly white in colour with some gold, yellow and blue detailing. This comes boxed and mirrors the design of the tube. The packaging reminds me of the brand Nivea and some of their Q10 range. Coincidence? I doubt it!

    Texture

    This is quite rich in look when squeezed out. It holds it’s shape but does look very cream like in it’s consistency. Off white in colour and totally smooth.

    Fragrance

    There isn’t one! It’s fragrance free, which is good because who really needs a scented eye cream? Plus fragrance is one of those things that can irritate some people if they have sensitive skin. If it holds no actual use in the product why put it in? So happy to see it’s fragrance naked.

    In Use

    I use Cien’s Q10 Anti-wrinkle Eye Contour Eye Cream in the morning and evening after cleansing my skin. A little bit does go a long way and the smallest blob will cover both under eyes very well. What I’ve noticed is this eye cream has a slight waxiness to this. If I’ve used too much it takes a little more time to sink into the skin. When the right amount is used a little dab will get the job done and it sinks in well. It doesn’t leave the eye area looking shiny but it does look moisturised and feels it too. This feeling of moisturising lasts all day.

    I enjoy using this, I love it being on my skin and I can’t wait to use this during colder seasons. During this hot and humid Summer in the UK, my eyes haven’t dried out at all and the skin around them has been well conditioned.

    Any difference to my eyes?

    Did I think this product would change this area like magic? No. And the reason I didn’t was because there’s lots of reasons why our skin is the way it is. If I had zero sleep, cried like a running tap and had a bad episode of hay fever, there’s only so much this product would and can do, so I have to be realistic. So what I wanted from this product is for it to keep my under eyes supple, hydrated and well conditioned which this did. This makes my eyes look the best they possible can be!

    Recommended?

    I really like this eye product. The texture is so good and feels luxurious. It’s moisturising and protecting and if your under eye area is on the older, drier, wrinklier side, I think you will like this! Would I tell a 16 year old to buy this? No. So it isn’t for everyone although won’t do a younger skin any harm. But if you’re looking for a richer, nourishing, moisturising and protecting eye cream, on a budget, get down to your local Lidl store and buy it!

  • Brighter Skin On A Budget? Boots Ingredients Vitamin C Serum

    My goal for this year is to use skincare products with ingredients that are going to tackle particular problems my skin is suffering from. I don’t want to keep buying ‘stuff’ I don’t actually need which is a waste of time and money. And this is why I purchased Boots Ingredients Vitamin C Serum (for the second time!). 30ml for £6.00, but I grabbed this while the range had a 3 for 2 offer.

    Boots Ingredients Vitamin C Serum
    Why did I buy this?

    Although my skin right now is in good condition, this wasn’t the case a few months ago. The texture was rough in places, some hyperpigmentation on the cheeks thanks to a few spots leaving marks behind. My skin just wasn’t great. Looking at my skincare routine I noticed my products didn’t include ingredients that targeted particular problems. Vitamin C is something I thought could help and super charge my routine so I bought this because it had good reviews, was affordable and a good introduction to an ingredient I hadn’t used before.

    What does Vitamin C do to the skin?

    It helps to protect the skin against things such as pollution, UV rays from the sun and give the skin a more brighter look. An overall great anti-oxidant. Not only can it brighten the skin but help fade discolouration, make skin appear to be smoother and make it look fresher.

    Packaging

    The packaging for this range is very simple. The serum itself comes in a small, white pump action bottle with black writing and detailing. Super basic and reminds me of another skincare range. This comes boxed.

    Texture

    Typical serum in texture. It’s completely clear and when pumped out is liquid, but not as fluid as water. There is no fragrance I can detect in this product when applied.

    How to apply

    Use day and night on the face and gently massage it in until it’s absorbed into the skin.

    Aplied to the skin

    This is a lovely product when placed on the skin! Two pumps is enough for me when gently rubbed into my skin. It feels light, non sticky but hydrating at the same time. This Vitamin C serum takes no time to sink into the skin, as it leaves my skin looking matt and not feeling tacky.

    This works well with any facial cream I put on over the top. And on a few occasions I’ve headed straight to my sun cream (accidentally) after applying this and still felt my skin was moisturised enough.

    I don’t use this day and night, only day time. From what I’ve read Vitamin C is more effective used during the day compare to night time use.

    Has this improved my skin?

    I don’t think it’s one product that helped my skin improve, it’s a few. I’ve started to us sun cream on my face everyday regardless of the weather. Rosehip oil has been slotted into my night time routine to help with hydration and pigmentation. And I think these combined with Boots Ingredients Vitamin C Serum has helped navigate my skin through an awkward stage.

    Boots The Ingredients products
    Recommended?

    This was my first introduction to Vitamin C and I think it’s a really good starting point for anyone who wants to use this ingredient. It’s not expensive and regularly on some form of price promotion making it more affordable. The texture of this is great and easy to use and easily absorbed into the skin. So it’s a thumbs up from me (and my skin) for Boots Ingredients Vitamin C Serum.

  • Aldi’s Hotel Collection No 4 Freesia & Pear Wax Melts

    Wax melts are one of THE BEST ways to fragrance a home in my opinion. I’ve loved them for years and I don’t expect my love for them to die anytime soon. After having a conversation with a customer in work about wax melts and finding out she loved them too, she surprised me with a gift a few days later. She bought me Aldi’s Hotel Collection No 4 Freesia & Pear Wax Melt.

    Aldi’s Hotel Collection No 4 Freesia & Pear
    Packaging

    This wax melt snap bar comes boxed. Flat, rectangular, slightly textured and in a lovely shade of green with gold detailing. There’s a small clear window on the front so you can see the wax melt inside. This looks more expensive than what it is and gives it a luxurious feel to it which I love!

    How does the wax look?

    This wax is what I would call a wax melt snap bar. It’s rectangular, segmented like a chocolate bar so you can snap off a section for use. The only difference I’ve found with this compared to others I’ve bought in the past is how flat it is. White in colour with no effects, no glitter, totally plain.

    Fragrance

    I could actually smell this while it was still in the box. There’s definitely a massive hit of white florals in this wax along with a rich and feminine rose. It’s very fresh and clean, with an almost powdery scent to it. Do I get pear? Not really. The floral element is quite punchy and a great scent, but I can see how it would overpower other scents that might be added to it if they aren’t strong.

    In melt

    I used one segment of this and expected it to melt very quickly but it took it’s time. Before it even started melting the fragrance wafted through and got stronger as the wax became molten. The one thing I missed about watching this wax going from a solid to a liquid was there was no eye catching wax pool. Plain wax, especially when not coloured, can look very boring. But it’s the fragrance which is the most important thing.

    Strength & Longevity

    This fragrance really is a noticeable one! It’s perfect in strength, which is medium, and this filled my kitchen so well. Normally I use a wax melt over 2 days for a number of hours at a time and this was how I used Aldi’s Hotel Collection No 4 Freesia & Pear. It lasted so well and no massive change in strength and scent.

    Recommended?

    I was actually quite impressed with this wax! Beautifully and practically presented, lovely scent with a good strength and longevity to it. It’s a shame the wax looked so basic although the shape was very appealing. So I would totally recommend this and actually buy it myself in the future. If you love your wax melts and are visiting an Aldi store, pick one up and give it a go! And just so you know…there are OTHER fragrances available! Cost? £1.49.