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  • Budget Cleansing For Dry Skin?Primark’s PS Balm To Oil Cleanser

    Skincare. Am I the only person who finds skincare fascinating, exciting and interesting? Drooling over new products, eyeing up ingredients lists while approving or disapproving of the packaging. Sounds familiar? If the answer is yes, I like you already! It won’t be surprising to read I have quite a few skincare products living in drawers and storage boxes in my bathroom and bedroom. Think of me as not only a lover of skincare but a collector of it too! But this collector doesn’t want a museum or a skincare shop, I want these beauties used. So I’m slotting in products into my routine which hopefully will be effective and keep my skin looking and feeling good. My current cleanser I’m using is Primark‘s PS Balm To Oil Cleanser. 50ml for £3.00.

    Primark’s PS Balm to Oil Cleanser
    Why did I buy this?

    This was bought ages ago! I just didn’t get round to trying it out. Originally I bought this because I love balm cleansers. I love the texture, I adore the feel of them on the skin and I enjoy using them. But I’ve been using this, not just because I love them in general, but this type of cleanser is ideal for this time of year. It’s colder and my skin seems to need thicker, richer products to help moisturise and protect it. And a balm cleanser is probably one of thickest and richest types of cleansers you can get.

    What is this supposed to do?

    Suitable for all skin types, this balm is designed to clean the skin and condition the skin at the same time. It’s supposed to remove make-up and the general grime and dirt from the day.

    Packaging

    Primark’s PS Balm to Oil Cleanser is marketed, in my opinion, as being a ‘natural’ product. This is reflected in how this product looks packaging wise. It comes in a small, flat, screw top pot. Colouring is mint green and white. Easy on the eye, makes you think it’s natural and is quite clean and simple in appearance. The pot comes in a small cardboard box which mirrors in look and colours of the pot the balm is in.

    Texture

    Balm’s can actually come in a variety of textures. Primark’s Balm To Oil Cleanser is quite soft. If you touch it, you don’t feel as if you’re breaking the surface of it as if it’s hard and very solid. Almost Vaseline like but not as smooth.

    Fragrance

    There’s the smallest hint of something in this but it’s very faint. If I’m honest I couldn’t even tell you what it is. Very non-descriptive and almost nothing is there, so great if you don’t want your cleanser to have a fragrance to it.

    Ingredients

    I threw away the box, forgetting to make a note of what this balm contains like a fool! But this contains coconut water, glycerin, kakadu plum and sunflower oil seed (if my memory is correct) among other ingredients. When I first read the ingredients on the box instore, I recall thinking what it contained was actually decent.

    How to use

    Massage into skin then remove with a damp cleansing cloth.

    In use

    I had no idea how much of this to use so just used my own judgement.I scooped out enough to cover my fingertip and massaged it into my face for around 30 seconds. Since this is so soft texture wise, the heat from my skin and the movement of my fingers made it become an oil. But in fairness that’s what all balms I’ve used have done. I love balms so the texture was delightful, I liked how it felt on the skin and it didn’t sink in if I spent ages rubbing it around my face. So did I enjoy using this? Yes I did! And still do…I haven’t finished it yet.

    Don’t try and wash this off with water it won’t work! You really do need a damp cloth to get this off. Used with warm water, it comes off. I found the first few times it would leave a film on my skin. So I would go back in with the cloth to make sure it was totally gone. I’m not a make-up wearer, so how good this is taking off a full made up face I have no idea. It’s fine taking off eyebrow pencil and sun cream. But to be on the safe side I double cleanse (using another cleanser after this one e.g a face wash) on an evening if I’ve applied sun cream that morning to make sure there’s no product remaining.

    Skin Afterwards

    Skin felt clean, looked clean with no visible signs of skin drying out or losing moisture.

    Who would this be good for?

    I’m in no way a skin expert, I just love skincare! But number one person who would benefit from using a balm cleanser is someone with dry skin. Possibly as well a person who wears quite a lot of make-up or products that need something to really break up what’s on their skin for removal. The type of cleanser you use can be influenced by what your skin needs but also comes down to what YOU like to use and what works for you. You might have dry skin and hate feeling oil on your face so this would be no good. So it depends on a few things but the two type of people mentioned should love this texture.

    Balm cleansers are something you will either love or hate. And if you love them and enjoy using them, I would suggest to try this out, especially if you are on a budget! Even better, if you want to try one out but don’t want to commit to something that costs more, this is a good starting point. It’s obviously not expensive, and it means you’re not committing to using something that costs the earth or comes in a big whacking pot! So size and price makes this a good thing to try out to see if this is good for you. And if it is, welcome to the world of balm!

  • Superdrug’s Artiscent Atelier Marine Riche Eau de Parfum

    As my children get older, I’ve realised how much they ‘borrow’ from me. My daughter is a couple of inches shorter than me but she’s managed to claim some of my clothes. My son has gone out wearing my trainers and enjoyed a bath using my bath products! They’re only 10 and 12! It’s not all doom and gloom for me though, because if they ‘borrow’ from me I can ‘borrow’ from them. One item my son may not get back is Superdrug’s Artiscent Atelier Marine Riche Eau de Parfum. 50ml in size and usual price is £11.99, but I bought it on a special promotion when it was half price.

    Superdrug’s Artiscent Atelier Marine Riche Eau de Parfum
    Why did I buy him this?

    I bought this last year for his birthday, and at the time I ASSUMED he would appreciate smelling nice. I did not realise that’s not always the case with pre teens but it was there if and when he needed to use it. This was purchased because it was a good size, affordable, and a nice introduction in my opinion to a fragrance for a young man. And of course, the scent description on the website sealed the deal as I thought it sounded good.

    Why did I borrow it?

    Why wouldn’t I? It was sat there gathering dust and I actually USE fragrance. I don’t always follow the typical, feminine and floral route with body mists and perfumes (although I do like them). So I wasn’t put off with this being a male fragrance. I’m open to lots of different fragrance families and I thought this would be fun to try out and not waste my money on this purchase.

    Key Notes (Taken from the Superdrug Website)

    Tangerine, apple, lemon, violet leaves, lavender, cedarwood and leather.

    Packaging

    I like how this looks. Packaging that is simple and not geared towards an age range is a winner for me. The bottle itself is clear but dark green in colour. Cylinder shaped but rounded close to the top. Spray top with a dark green lid that has embossed the initials of the brand name on it which I think is very cute. The label sets it off by being off white.

    This comes boxed, and mirrors the bottle perfectly in regards to colours used and style. What I like is the small detailing such as the thin, gold line running around the bottom of the box. The box being slightly textured giving it a more expensive feel to what it really costs is another thing I like. And going back to the bottle, how its shaped, the embossed lid, all added together makes this a good looking packaged fragrance.

    How does this smell?

    This does have a masculine feel to it without a doubt. There’s woodiness within this. It’s quite green, and when I say green it makes me think of leaves, plants, that type of thing. Despite the fact this is quite an earthy based fragrance, it’s still very fresh and clean. There are some zesty notes to this adding to that clean element. It’s quite invigorating too. This really is a gorgeous scent which I can’t see many people not liking. Yes, it’s geared towards guys which I think they would like. But this woman here loves this so potentially could appeal to a wide range of people.

    Also a good point to make. This doesn’t smell ‘old’ to me. It doesn’t scream an age. Any age could wear this. If my son could actually be bothered using this it would sit well on him and he’s 12. It would work well on him in 10,20 or even 30 years time. If you wanted to purchase a fragrance for a guy this would be, in my opinion, a safe option, regardless of their age or if you didn’t know what fragrances they liked.

    Strength & Longevity

    Medium to strong in strength. You will notice this fragrance. It’s not a delicate one but it’s also not one that you have to use a lot of. At the same time it doesn’t make you feel as if you’ve just walked past a men’s changing room. I think the strength is perfect!

    Longevity is very good. I can apply this to my clothing in the morning and it’s still there early afternoon. How it is on the skin I couldn’t tell you because I never apply a fragrance on my skin, always on my clothes.

    Top Tip

    This works so well layered. I’ve used this and then applied Philosophy’s Amazing Grace Eau de Toilette ,and other fragrances to create my very own scent mix. I’ve found this works well with florals, fragrances with a natural sweetness to it and fragrances with a more clean, powdery base to them.

    I’m so glad I bought this. It smells great, packaged well, good strength and longevity and priced brilliantly! It’s so easy to head towards fragrances that are well known brands because many of us know what they smell like. And because they are branded they automatically are popular. What’s important to me is how something smells and how it makes me feel rather than the name. So name isn’t my priority if I’m honest. This fragrance range is one that seem like a nice little collection of scents at affordable prices. So yes, this is totally recommended! So much so I would buy this again and I definitely want to try the other fragrances in the range, especially the ladies ones.

    If you’re looking for a fragrance for a boy, young man or adult but don’t want to spend a small fortune and this ticks the scent boxes, you can grab this here. Currently they are buy one get one half price promotion, so could be ideal for Valentine’s Day gifting, Mother’s Day or even Father’s Day! Enjoyx

  • Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant 2 in 1 Moisturiser & Serum

    When you love skincare but don’t have a massive budget, you need to look at different brands with lower price points. Many stores have their own ranges, which most of the time are very affordable and can be just as good as bigger brands. One store that has their own range of skincare products is Superdrug, including their Naturally Radiant 2 in 1 Moisturiser & Serum. But is it any good?

    Superdrug’s Naturally Radiant 2in1 Moisturiser & Serum
    Why did I buy this?

    This product, along with others from this range, regularly are on special promotions e.g half price, buy one get one free. When they’re half price and the products sound interesting, it makes buying them very appealing, so I bought this! It sounded good, easy to slot into my skincare routine and affordable. BOUGHT!

    What is this supposed to do?

    Naturally Radiant 2 in 1 Moisturiser & Serum is supposed to give the skin a natural radiance and even out skin tone. It also provides hydration in a light weight formulation the skin will love.

    Packaging

    50ml of Naturally Radiant 2 in 1 Moisturiser & Serum comes in a pump action bottle. Like the rest of the range, because of its colouring (green) and simplistic labelling, the appearance fits in well within the ‘natural’ skincare type niche.

    Consistency & Texture

    This reminds me of moisturising gels. This product is white but has a slight sheerness to it. Its very light in texture, and looks like a cross between a face cream and a gel.

    Fragrance

    The fragrance of this is identical to the other products I’ve tried in this range. Its quite fresh and clean in scent. There is a subtle flowery and sweetness to it which makes it very pleasant.

    How to use

    2 to 3 pumps of product applied to cleansed face and neck, using circular motions every morning.

    On the skin

    When applied onto my skin, I didn’t need much. It was easy and quick to apply and sank in immediately. This is one of those products that feels very light on the skin, almost as if nothing has been applied to it, but obviously there had been. My skin looked matt, but not dry, and felt slightly hydrated.

    I can’t say whether this helped to even out my skin tone. At the time of using Naturally Radiant 2 in 1 Moisturiser & Serum, my skin was very even in colouring and texture. But as a product, I enjoyed using it, slotted into my routine well, gave my skin a nice feel but I didn’t suffer massive skin issues for me to see big changes.

    Recommended?

    This is a good product for a few different people, in my opinion:

    1. Younger people ( teens to 30 ) who don’t have particular concerns with their skin and want a good quality product that’s easy and quick to apply.
    2. Men. They want to use skincare but need something that sinks in quickly and no messing about with numerous products.
    3. Budget. You’re on a budget and you don’t want to buy a face cream and a serum and overall don’t want to spend lots of money.
    4. Multi purpose needed and time starved. Pretty much as above but you’re one of those people who has literally 5 mins in the morning to get dressed and out of the door AND sort your face out.
    5. Summer. Lighter textures are great when the season is warmer and heavier textured products don’t sit as comfortably on skin as they do during cooler/colder times.
    Would I buy this again?

    Not sure. For what it is, its a decent moisturiser. And at certain times this would be very handy as mentioned in warmer weather. But I prefer to apply a separate serum and facial cream so I can tailor it to what my skin needs. I don’t think my skin would massively benefit from using this, or massively miss out.

    If this sound like an ideal skin care product for you, visit Superdrug online or instore . *At time of writing this post, this product is £8.99 and on buy one get one free promotion which can be mixed and match through the Naturally Radiant range.

  • Superdrug’s Turmeric Revitalising Clay Mask

    One of the most affordable and easy to use skincare products on the market in my opinion is a skincare face mask. You can spend as little or as much as you like, they come in various forms and textures and they delivery a short term form of pampering to the skin. Sometimes all you want for your skin is a temporary boost, and that’s why I delved into my skincare stash and pulled out Superdrug’s Turmeric Revitalising Clay Mask. This was given to me from a friend.

    Superdrug’s Turmeric Revitalising Clay Mask
    What does this mask supposed to do?

    Draws out impurities and extra oil from the skin, and makes it feel and appear smoother.

    Appearance & Texture

    It has a slight orangey tint to it which isn’t very appealing. I didn’t expect the colour to be beautiful but I think the combo of turmeric, clay and shea butter doesn’t produce a visually appealing mask. Texture is smooth and quite thick, and what you would expect from a mask containing clay.

    Fragrance

    Definitely has a turmeric scent to it but not too strong. I felt there was a slight citrus element to it which gave it a zing and slight freshness.

    How to use

    Apply to clean skin avoiding the eye area and leave on till dry for 10-25mins, then rinse off with warm water.

    On the skin

    I followed the instructions on the packaging. It didn’t take too long for my facial expressions to become frozen as it did dry out quickly. Not in an uncomfortable way but in a clay skincare mask kind of way.

    Removal

    I used a damp, warm muslin cloth to get this off and it did the trick. I followed it with warm water to make sure all residue was gone and it had.

    Skin afterwards

    My skin felt and looked a little smoother, a little more rested and I felt it was fresher. I checked my skin the following day and felt I could see the same results which made me feel very happy!

    Top Tip

    I got three uses out of one sachet! A third was plenty for one application and I could see the benefits so I didn’t use it all at once. You also may find you don’t even need that as you may want to apply this to only certain areas of the face e.g nose, forehead etc.

    Recommended?

    This is a great, affordable mask. Don’t be put off by the colour and the scent isn’t overwhelming. It left my skin in better condition than what it was prior to using it so an absolute winner! This usually retails for 99p (at the time of writing this post) and regularly on a multibuy promotion so not expensive at all!