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  • £1.00 Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Sheet Mask

    Who loves a skincare sheet mask? I do! There are a few things that are important when using a sheet mask for me. It needs to be moisturising, comfortable to wear, make my skin look and feel fresher and has to be affordable. A mask that definitely ticked the affordable box was Boot’s Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid Sheet Mask. Normally priced at £1.00, when bought was on offer at 75p.

    Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid Sheet Mask
    Why did I buy this?

    I picked up a few of these because sheet masks are perfect for gift giving, and of course, one for myself. I’ve used some products from the Boots Ingredients range before. It’s affordable, good quality and regularly on offer, so overall a good and cheap purchase.

    What is this supposed to do?

    Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Acid Sheet Mask is designed to keep the skin balanced, trap in moisture into the skin keeping it feeling and looking hydrated.

    How to use

    Like most skincare sheet masks, apply onto clean skin and leave on for 15 minutes. Pat into skin any excess serum.

    Look & Fragrance

    Boots Ingredients Hyaluronic Sheet Mask looks like most sheet masks. It comes with some form of backing material on it that you need to take off. It’s almost tissue paper like in texture but not too thin, with the usual holes for the areas of the face that need it. This isn’t fragrance free as it has a light floral scent to it.

    In use

    This masked was soaked in serum, literally dripping! When I placed this on my face it became transparent and clear as it sat on top of it. Incredibly cooling, very comfortable on the skin and enjoyable to wear. I could tell at some point it needed to come off as it’s translucency was becoming more opaque. After taking it off, my skin glistened! The serum was all over my face and was very moisturised in look and feel. I patted the solution into the skin and my skin looked hydrated but not matt.

    I didn’t need to apply anything else on top of this (I used this before bed) because my skin felt moisturised enough.

    The morning after the night before

    My skin still felt moisturised in the same way as if I had applied a cream at night time. It looked reasonably fresh and I was just so glad to see my skin hadn’t dried out in look or feel.

    Recommended?

    Easy to use, comfortable to wear, pampering, moisturising and only £1.00. So yes, definitely recommended! It’s a good quality skincare sheet mask which delivers what it says it will do and is very affordable. The Boots Ingredients range is regularly on offer and at time of writing this is on a 3 for 2 (cheapest product free) which means even more budget friendly skincare!

  • On A Skincare Budget? Try Beauty Pro’s 49p Sheet Masks

    When it comes to looking after the skin on your face or body, it’s important to think about your budget. Having a small amount to spend doesn’t mean you are priced out of treating the skin you are in. It just means you have to keep your eyes out for products that are priced affordably. So what did I manage to pick up recently for less than £1.00? 2 Beauty Pro sheet masks from Home Bargains for 49p each. One infused with pumpkin, and the other turmeric.

    Beauty Pro’s Pumpkin & Turmeric Infused Sheet Masks
    What are these sheets masks supposed to do?

    Both of these masks are part of their plant based range which means they’re harnessing the powers of plants and herbs. Beauty Pro’s Pumpkin Infused Sheet Mask is designed to give the skin a more brighter and softer look and feel because it contains natural fruit enzymes. Turmeric Infused Sheet Mask is supposed to brighten, hydrate and help to encourage skin renewal.

    Packaging

    These sheet masks come in the typical looking sachets most masks come in. But what caught my eye buying these was how natural and wholesome these look. The colour of the sachets, not looking plastic and shiny in look, it gives a natural appearance which suits this plant based range 100%.

    Turmeric Infused Sheet Mask
    In Use

    I decided to try out Turmeric Infused Sheet Mask. This was a typical sheet mask in look, feel, style and shape. The mask had a decent thickness to it and all the holes for the areas of the face were sized perfectly. Very moist with solution, but not dripping wet (which I hate!).

    On the skin this was very easy to apply and stuck onto my face well for the full 15 minute duration. There was no movement and it felt very comfortable to wear. What I loved about this was how soothing and cooling this sheet mask felt. It was so relaxing to wear and enjoyable.

    After 15 minutes I took this off. There was lots of serum still left on my skin which I patted into my face and neck. My skin went from looking slightly damp to naturally moisturised.

    The Morning After The Night Before

    My skin looked and felt very rested the following morning. It didn’t dramatically change but I did feel the sheet mask did something. Firstly, my skin wasn’t dry and was still quite moisturised. Two spots that were invading my face and growing before using this had looked flatter and better behaved. Overall, I was very happy with this skincare product.

    Recommended?

    Oh yes! I never expect miracles with sheet masks. But what I want is to use something that moisturises the skin, soothes it, relaxes it (and me) and not cost me a small fortune. And this ticks all the boxes!

    If you are lucky enough to spot this in your local Home Bargains store, definitely grab a few. Whether that’s for yourself or for gifting. I now wished I picked up more because direct from Beauty Pro they are currently £3.50!

  • September’s Round Up. What Products Did I Use?

    Another month bites the dust! This year really wants to be done, doesn’t it? It’s absolutely flying by. So here I am showcasing another monthly round up of products I’ve used, but this time for the month of September.

    September’s Round Up
    Glow’s Ruffles At The Palace August Wax Melt Subscription Box

    September definitely started with a bang with this beautifully crafted and scented wax subscription box from UK wax vendor Glow. 5 differently fragranced, shaped and coloured pieces of wax finished off with a super sweet tealight holder. So much wax that I’m still struggling to finish off this epic selection of wax goodies!

    Glow’s Ruffles At The Palace August Wax Melt Subscription
    Asda’s Rhubarb Blush Reed Diffuser

    I’m having a love affair with reed diffusers at the moment. I was pleasantly surprised with the look, quality and price of Asda’s Rhubarb Blush Reed Diffuser. Even if you can’t get hold of this or similar from Asda at this price, it’s worthwhile taking notice of their home fragrance products if this is a reflection of their quality. It just shows supermarkets are more than food selling shops!

    Asda’s Rhubarb Blush Reed Diffuser
    So…? Unique’s Sweet Amber Body Mist

    If you’re wanting an affordable, Autumn inspired and warming, sweet fragrance, Unique’s Sweet Amber Body Mist might need to land on your shopping list. Body mists are an affordable and easy way to mix up your fragrance wardrobe without costing a fortune.

    So…? Unique’s Sweet Amber Body Mist
    Superdrug’s Vitamin E All Over Body Cream with Lavender

    This body cream is a little special! Moisturising without being greasy, great fragrance and a pleasure to use. And of course, not expensive and regularly on a price promotion at Superdrug so win win!

    Superdrug’s Vitamin E All Over Body Cream with Lavender
    The Body Shop’s Seaweed Balance Sheet Mask

    I love The Body Shop for its bath and body products but I’m finding a lot of their skincare products don’t fall into my repurchase pile. Their Seaweed Balance Sheet Mask didn’t do much for my skin. Probably not the sheet mask for me and not one I would buy as I’ve used and enjoyed others much more.

    The Body Shop’s Seaweed Balance Sheet Mask
    Better Homes & Gardens Lemongrass & Ginger Botanical Infused Wax Melts
    Wax melts are definitely my thing! Anyone who knows me knows how much I love them. And these little botanical gems not only smelt great, looked fabulous but were also super cheap! Perfect Christmas stocking fillers.
    Better Homes & Gardens Essentials Lemongrass & Ginger Botanical Infused Wax Melts
    So…? Sorry Not Sorry Ready, Steady Scrub Body Buffer

    Vanilla based, very grainy and super effective body scrub. So…? Sorry Not Sorry Ready, Steady Scrub Body Buffer is a good body scrub for those who want a fun scrub to use (and smell), and it works too!

    So…? Sorry Not Sorry Ready, Steady Scrub Body Buffer

    That’s a wrap for September! So, while I wrap myself up in a blanket (I refuse to put the heat on, if you’re in the UK you know what I mean!), I’m thinking about what other product reviews will come up next month! So keep reading…

  • The Body Shop’s Seaweed Balance Sheet Mask

    Sometimes I love a sheet mask, sometimes I forget they even exist. As a skincare product they can be handy to provide a bit of a pamper and a moment of selfcare. Other times they just seem a hassle and a faff to apply onto the face, leave it on and keep adjusting its position because it’s falling into your eyes! But when the call of a sheet mask is made you have to answer it. The latest one I’ve used is The Body Shop’s Seaweed Balance Sheet Mask. This retails for £5.00.

    The Body Shop’s Seaweed Balance Sheet Mask
    Why did I use this?

    Have you ever thought that your face hates you? Mine does as it’s decided to create a cluster of spots on my chin making me look like an extra from Hocus Pocus 2! I went through my sheet mask collection and found this one, hoping it would be ideal to neutralise the madness on my face and balance my skin out.

    What is this supposed to do?

    This sheet mask is designed to make the skin on the face feel refreshed, soothed and help to control excess oil on the skin. Skin should feel hydrated for up to 24 hours and suitable for oily/combination skin.

    The Sheet Mask

    Looks and behaves like the majority of sheet masks on the market e.g comes in sachet, mask shaped with holes for eyes, mouth and nose. I didn’t find the mask too thin or too thick, just the right thickness. White in colour.

    It was very moist thanks to the solution it was soaked in. This is fragranced. Not too strong but I would’ve preferred this to have been fragrance free or more natural, marine like in scent. This sheet mask smelt like a synthetic floral. I didn’t hate it, but it wasn’t what I was expecting considering this sheet mask contain aloe vera and cucumber extract.

    On the face

    Since this was very moist there was an initial cooling feeling to this mask once put on. But all I could think about was the fragrance! As I’ve mentioned it’s not strong or awful, but I did find it quite distracting. On the skin the mask was reasonably secure with a bit of adjusting. The eye holes could have been a bit bigger but overall, it felt ok.

    Taking it off my skin there was some residue solution left on it which I patted in. That felt nice and took very little time to be absorbed.

    No irritation to the skin, and I didn’t feel the need to add any other skincare product on top as this was quite hydrating.

    The Morning After The Night Before

    I used this mask before bed. So of course, I had to check my skin the following morning. It did feel and look quite refreshed. It wasn’t dry, my cluster of spots were still thriving but at least I looked reasonably fresh.

    Recommended?

    I thought this mask was ok but not amazing. I don’t suffer from oily/combination skin in general but right now it’s closer to normal/combination so not totally for me. Although I never expect a massive change after using a product like this, I don’t think my skin would have looked or felt massively different without it. I’ve used lots of masks before that I’ve loved but I felt this was fine, nothing special. It does suggest on the packaging you will see results after 4 weeks using this twice a week, but who is going to do that? That would cost the grand total of £40.00. You could buy a potted or tubed skincare mask that would last 3 months, be more effective in results and cost less than 8 of these masks!

    So, this isn’t a mask I would buy again for myself. There are more affordable masks on the market that perform better (for me) or priced the same that would give a better result. The fragrance should have been different, but overall I didn’t particularly fall in love with this sheet mask from beginning to end of using it.

    Would I recommend this? There’s no harm in trying it but buy this when not full price, use on oily/combination skin and use it as a bit of fun not serious skincare. But between you and I, you could do better so maybe buy better.