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  • Latest Finds In Home Bargains

    Home Bargains sells a variety of different things. Everything from food, to cleaning products, toys, home décor items and more. One thing that they do brilliantly is stock different branded bath, body, fragrance and skincare products at discounted prices. So what do they have instore right now?

    Latest finds in Home Bargains
    Simple Face & Eye Skincare Masks

    There’s been quite a few different Simple skincare face and eye masks available on the shelves at Home Bargains for the last few weeks. Ranging from 49p up to 89p, these are considerably cheaper here than anywhere else on the high street.

    Simple skincare face & eye masks
    Garnier Eye, Lip & Face Skincare Masks

    Although a lip mask isn’t really something I would want to purchase, some may want to for 99p. What more people would be more drawn to I think is the Garnier eye and face masks. For 69p you could grab either their Hydra Bomb Tissue Face Mask or for the same price their Moisture Bomb Eye Sheet Mask. Picking up all three of these items would cost less than one in some high street stores so great value.

    Garnier skincare face, eye and lip masks
    Glow Perfume Mists, Body Washes & Body Butters

    Social media has been going crazy over the latest products from Glow. They’re supposed to be dupes of the popular (but very expensive) Sol De Janeiro brand. Different fragrances are available with generous sizes. The perfume mists cost £3.99 and the body butters £4.99. The body washes are HUGE! For 750ml, and nicely fragranced, these came in at only £2.49. Are these good dupes for Sol de Janeiro? I don’t know, I’ve never used products from the brand. But how these products are packaged and marketed seems to indicate they are.

    Glow’s Perfume Mists

    So the question is, did I buy anything I’ve mentioned? Silly question, of course I did! If you want to grab any of these affordably priced products check out your local stores quickly, because they won’t be there forever!

  • The £2.49 Brightening Eye Serum From Skincare Brand Glow

    If you try to look after your skin, there is always at least one area that you want to improve on. My area of concern is my under eyes. They’re not bad, but I want them to look a little more rested and alive which in itself will give me a younger, fresher look. So I have a weakness for eye products and I’ve been looking for an eye serum to give this area of my face a little pick me up. I picked up Glow’s Time To Glow Eye Serum from Home Bargains for £2.49 for 30ml, to see if this would help.

    Glow Time To Glow Eye Serum
    What is this designed to do?

    Glow’s Eye Serum is designed to reduce the appearance of dark circles, make the under eye area look fresher and brighter thanks to ingredients included such as ceramides and Vitamin C.

    Packaging

    Glow’s Eye Serum comes in a glass bottle with a pipette applicator. This makes it easy and hygienic to use. Quite simple in look but does stand out thanks to it’s soft pink coloured label, and comes boxed with the design and colour mirroring the bottle. It does stand out and is quite appealing.

    Consistency & Fragrance

    This eye serum is clear, liquid but not as fluid as water, which is what I would expect from a serum consistency wise. I can’t smell a fragrance although the packaging doesn’t state it’s fragrance free. But I can’t see an obvious listing of a fragrance in the ingredients either.

    How to use

    Using a small amount, dab the serum under the eyes.

    On the skin

    I found this a very easy serum to use. The consistency is perfect because it’s not too fluid and I can feel this going onto the skin with my fingertips. It feels lightweight and quite moisturising and sinks in very quickly. It doesn’t leave a film or layer on the under eye area to look at, but it does feel as if something has been applied to it.

    The previous eye product I was using was a cream. That formula was much more nourishing compared to this but it would because of it’s texture. But looking at the visible look of the under eye area, after using this for a few weeks, looks and feels no different to before use. I had hoped to get even the smallest amount of freshness in appearance from this but nothing.

    Recommended?

    This was a nice enough product to use but I didn’t feel it made any difference. The look, the feel of the under eye area was pretty much the same for me as before so it’s not something I would repeat purchase. I think this is an ok product to use if you just need something light weight for this area of the face, but it’s not the best. I’m happy to pay a little more for a better product and possibly a branded one that I know of and can research and get customer reviews on.

  • Freeman’s Sleepy Time Whipped Mask

    Skincare masks. Skincare masks tend to come in two different forms. One being a sheet mask and the other cream like that is applied to the face. I like both, but I find a cream based mask is more convenient to use and less messing about compared to sheet masks in general. So I was definitely drawn to Freeman’s Sleepy Time Whipped Mask sold in Home Bargains, for 69p for 89ml.

    Freeman’s Sleepy Time Whipped Mask
    Why did I buy this?

    I used a Freeman’s product before and I was really impressed by it. When I saw this particular mask I liked the fact it was fragrance free, and some of the ingredients (magnesium, hyaluronic acid) sounded very appealing. Plus this doesn’t need to be washed off, so I thought this was the perfect night time treat for my skin.

    What does this mask supposed to do?

    Freeman’s Sleepy Time Whipped Mask is supposed to hydrate and smooth the skin overnight as it’s a topical mask left on. Suitable for all skin types, but great for those with slightly more sensitive skin thanks to being fragrance free.

    Texture

    This mask is quite thick in texture, has hold to it but soft and not solid. Think of the feel of a night cream and this would be similar.

    How to use

    Apply a thin layer over clean skin. Leave on the skin overnight and wash off the following morning.

    In use

    I applied this onto clean skin and followed the instructions. I used a small amount, tapped it lightly into the skin on my face and neck and left it. It had a slight cooling feel to it, my skin felt moisturised and comfortable.

    The following day I noticed my skin looked and felt a little fresher, smoother and looked quite hydrated which was what I wanted.

    Recommended?

    I really liked this mask. A fragrance free mask was what I wanted as I’m trying to limit the amount of fragranced products I put on my face. The texture and feel of this was pampering. Ease of use and no wash off required was perfect. But how my skin felt and looked hours later meant I will be using this often. Definitely recommended and at the price of 69p I will be buying more!

  • New Products I Found In Home Bargains

    Shoppers who love the discount store Home Bargains will know that they stock various different brands under one roof. Especially where bath, body, fragrance and skincare products are concerned. It’s always worth looking mainly on their 1st aisle for these because in the middle of the staple everyday products they have on their shelves, you can find one off products which are sold cheaper than the rrp price. So have I seen anything that’s made me want to take out my credit card recently?

    Home Bargains new finds!
    Designer Fragrances Body Wash

    Designer Fragrances are a brand which are known for creating their own version of designer fragrances in their body mists and sprays. Not to mention they have home and car fragrance products too! Designer Fragrances now have added body washes to their list of products. They come in a variety of fragrances including Tu Est Belle, Xalien and Our Way. 250ml in size and 99p each.

    Body washes by Designer Fragrances
    Kate Somerville’s DermalQuench Liquid Lift

    Kate Somerville’s DermalQuench Liquid Lift targets fine lines and wrinkles, the texture of the skin, skin tone and moisture. This product is designed to improve all of these things, leaving the skin looking fresher, firmer, brighter and more youthful. This product has been in the store for a few weeks but I’ve noticed the stock has been in and out within that time. So if you haven’t been lucky to grab one so far, keep your eyes peeled just in case! £2.99 for 15ml.

    Kate Somerville’s DermalQuench Liquid Lift
    The Body Shop’s Edelweiss Cream

    This is a face cream that is supposed to help with hydration, leaving the skin feeling plump and smooth. Suitable for all skin types. Currently on sale on The Body Shop’s website for £30.00. Home Bargains? £3.99 for 50ml.

    The Body Shop’s Edelweiss Cream
    Freeman’s Sleepy Time Whipped Mask & Anti-Stress Clay Mask

    Containing magnesium and hyaluronic acid, Freeman’s Sleepy Time Whipped Mask is supposed to soothe and hydrate the skin. This mask is meant to be left on and not washed off, so ideal to use as an overnight treatment. The Anti-Stress Clay Mask is more for those who suffer from break outs and need their skin to be calmer. Each mask costs 69p for 89ml.

    Freeman’s Sleepy Time Whipped Mask & Anti-Stress Clay Mask

    All of these products individually cost less than £4.00, proving that you can buy skin and body products on a small budget. Who doesn’t love purchases that are so affordable?