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  • Are These Undereye Hydrogel Patches For Under £1.50 Any Good?

    If you have a favourite type of skincare product, what is it? One of my favourite products has got to be under eye patches/masks. They’re an easy way to give tired looking under eyes a little more of a rested and hydrated look and feel. So anytime I see them, especially when they’re affordable, I have to buy them! My latest purchase comes from Home Bargains in the form of Popmask Skin’s Angel Eyes Under Eye Hydrogel Patches. Containing 5 pairs, this set cost £1.49. So how did they perform?

    Popmask Skin Angel Eyes Under eye Hydrogel Patches
    What are these?

    These under eye patches are to be placed onto clean skin. Designed to help improve puffy eyes, give a cooling effect and overall make the under eye area look and feel better (on a temporary basis). This set contains 5 pairs of patches, meaning 5 separate treatments. Fragrance, colour and cruelty free.

    Packaging

    Popmask Skin’s Angel Eyes Patches comes in a black and white cardboard box. It’s only after using these patches I realised that the black images on the packaging are angel winged shaped. So very much a stand out box that caught my eye straight away on the shelf. The patches themselves, each pair, come in their very own sachet with the look mirroring the box.

    Popmask’s Angel Eyes Undereye Hydrogel Patches
    Ingredients

    Include sea water, pumpkin fruit, caffeine and cucumber extract.

    How do these look?

    The patches themselves are quite large, black and winged shaped, just like the images on the packaging. Quite thick, with a shiny, sticky side and on the front almost felt like.

    In use

    Once I took these off the clear sheet of plastic these were stuck on, I placed them on my under eye area and they were secure, not moving and very much in place. Despite these being in the fridge overnight, I didn’t feel any coolness. Although these felt very comfortable on, it was very different to any other under eye patches I’ve used before. It felt like tape had been placed on my face, with no sense of moisture or serum on them, which was an odd sensation.

    Taking them off was easy to do. But I did do it gently and slowly because these really were stuck on well. My under eyes didn’t feel hydrated or rested, before or during use, just very rigid for 20mins.

    Recommended?

    The packaging and the look of these I loved! Being in sachets mean these are great for travelling and keeps each pair fresh and ready for use. The design and look of the patches themselves is fun and very different. But the problem I had was there was no feel or action of any serum being placed from them to the under eye area, which you would want surely? Using these didn’t feel very pampering, or hydrating and as fun as these looked on did very little. So I won’t be buying these again. And I wouldn’t recommend them if you want under eye patches that soothe and smooth this area of your face.

  • Skincare Serums Under £3.00 In Aldi!

    I’m going to sound like a broken record, but skincare really doesn’t have to be expensive. It can be as expensive as you want it to be but also as cheap as you want it to be. We don’t all have a generous budget for this area of our lives, and some people, even if they did, some don’t WANT to spend a lot on skincare products. All opinions and situations are valid. Finding decent quality products that fit a lower budget is more than likely going to come from a discount store or a supermarket. Aldi currently have in stock 3 facial skincare serums from their own brand Lacura. So, what do they have, what do they do and how much do they cost?

    Aldi skincare serums
    What’s available

    3 different skincare facial serums for different skin concerns. There’s Vitamin C, Collagen & Gold and Hyaluronic Acid.

    Price & size

    Each serum is 50ml and costs £2.75 each. This is a decent size and a good price because some serums on the market can be 30ml in size.

    What are these supposed to do?
    Hyaluronic Acid

    This serum helps to add hydration to the skin while keeping the moisture in the skin. Hyaluronic Acid can hydrate, make the skin look and feel smoother and generally give the skin a healthier appearance.

    Hyaluronic Acid Serum
    Vitamin C

    Vitamin C brightens skin, can even out skin tone and provide protection against pollution, free radicals and can help with the appearance of hyperpigmentation.

    Vitamin C Serum
    Collagen & Gold

    This serum can help improve the tightness of the skin, it’s smoothness and firmness and provides hydration.

    Collagen & Gold Serum
    Packaging of these serums

    All packaged in nicely one block coloured boxes, which seems to be quite a trend in the skincare industry. There’s nothing I can say negative about it. It’s practical, simple but nicely presented.

    Thoughts?

    It’s always nice to see affordable skincare products, especially products designed to target certain issues or skincare types. Everyone’s skin is different and sometimes one product for one person isn’t going to be right for another. Seeing variety and specific products is good.

    I would have liked to see percentages on these products of their active ingredients. How much Vitamin C is in the serum? Hyaluronic Acid? Not having this information makes me think that the percentages are low, so won’t actually do anything. But what if they were too high for someone and it could cause irritation? There’s a reason brands have this information on products and its to give the consumer the information their skin needs to make the best choice for them. So is this why the serums are so low in price? Price point wise is affordable…but for what reason?

    Check these serums for yourself in your local Aldi store now.

  • Budget Snail Mucin Skincare From Face Facts In B&M

    The skincare world can get a little weird! There’s lots of interesting and imaginative products and formulations on the market that can make a normal skincare user raise their eyebrow. One that has been around for years but still makes people question, is skincare that contains snail mucin extract (yes, I said snail!). Budget skincare brand Face Facts has their snail mucin skincare range available in B&M. So what’s available?

    Face Facts Snail Mucin Skincare In B&M
    Firstly…what is this snail mucin about?

    Snail mucin has been an ingredient of some skincare products for quite a while. As the name gives away, it’s mucus secreted from snails. Benefits? It can provide hydration, calming to the skin, can help improve the look and feel to the skin, help reduce lines and wrinkles, the list goes on!

    Products available
    Jelly Refresh Cleanser

    Use as any traditional face wash cleanser, this product lifts and removes dirt and impurities off the skin, leaving the skin feeling and looking fresher. Contains snail mucin, vitamin c and ginseng extract. 200ml.

    Jelly Refresh Cleanser
    Plump Revival Serum

    Containing snail mucin, hyaluronic acid, allantoin and niacinamide, Plump Revival Serum is designed to provide hydration delivered in a light weight formula. Leaving skin smoother and providing it with a glow. 30ml.

    Plump Revival Serum
    Hydra Smooth Eye Cream

    Hydra Smooth Eye Cream contains snail mucin, shea butter, peptides, hyaluronic acid and green tea extract. Quick and easy to absorb by the skin, providing hydration to the under eye area. making them appear more smoother and brighter. 15ml.

    Hydra Smooth Eye Cream
    4 in 1 Advance Gel Cream

    This facial moisturiser is all about protecting and providing for the skin. Helping to keep the skin barrier healthy, keep the skin well moisturised and making the look and feel of the skin healthier. Some ingredients included are snail mucin (of course!), squalene, olive oil and vitamins E & C. 100ml.

    4 in 1 Advance Gel Cream
    Prices?

    Each product costs £3.99 but currently on a multibuy which is 2 for £7.00. The prices of the products is very affordable, and the sizes are standard, although the moisturiser is great value as its 100ml in size not the standard 50ml.

    Would I buy this?

    I haven’t noticed fragrance in any of the ingredients lists of these products, which I do try to avoid. So would I try any of these? I think I would happily try all of them! The cleanser sounds really refreshing but not drying, the eye cream sounds moisturising and the moisturiser sounds pretty good as well. To be honest, all of these products do! And at such low price points it means even if these products aren’t for my skin, it won’t be the end of the world.

  • My New Simple Brightening Gel Cream

    My skincare products have been the same for awhile now. Although issues with my skin haven’t got worse and in fact seem to have improved, it’s time for a switch up! Buying new skincare products to give your routine a boost can be costly depending on what you’re replacing, how many products your changing and where you buy them from. But I haven’t had that problem. My latest new skincare product slotted in to my routine is Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream bought from Home Bargains. So…what is it like?

    Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream
    Why did I buy this?

    I bought this because I would like my skin to look a little more brighter and less dull. The usual product I use as a face cream deals with moisturising but that’s pretty much it! No other added benefits. I hoped this would deliver something a little more.

    What is this supposed to do?

    Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream is formulated to brighten tired looking skin. It’s supposed to leave the skin moisturised, look and feel softer and smoother, giving the skin a natural but healthier look. All of this done using a light formulation.

    Cost & size

    £2.99 for 50ml. Simple facial moisturisers tend to cost around the £9.99 price point unless on a price promotion.

    Packaging

    50ml of cream comes in a pot that’s boxed. Very simple in appearance but appealable to any age or sex. Coloured in white and orange, which reminds me of Revolution Skincare packaging. The difference in colouring of packaging with the Simple ranges makes it easy to identify what sub-range they are from, which is handy.

    Ingredients

    Includes – glycerin, niacinamide and ginger root.

    Consistency & fragrance

    Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream is white in colour, silky smooth in look and has hold in the pot. To look at it, it looks quite rich. There’s no wobbly or movement to it. But in between the finger tips it has an almost gel like feel to it, very light weight, but has slip. Not watery in consistency. Thicker and heavier than a gel, more light weight than some creams.

    Fragrance wise, there isn’t one. Most Simple products don’t include artificial fragrances. So this is ideal for those who don’t want their facial products to have a scent.

    On the face

    I use this after cleansing and in the morning before sun cream (yes, I use sun protection ALL YEAR ROUND!). On the fingertips, this feels very light and gel like. When I first used this I thought this wouldn’t be moisturising. But placed onto the skin it immediately felt very moisturising, slightly cooling and protective. The slip in this cream was a richness that was there during application and stayed on the skin afterwards. My face looked moisturised, not dry, or greasy, just hydrated and it felt it too. This feeling didn’t disappear whether that was during the day or overnight. It’s very easy to use too much of this because the texture is misleading. But this is a rich cream without being rich and I love it!

    Has this given me a glow?

    I’ve only been using this for a few days so can’t see any specific changes in my skin. But what I would say is I enjoy using this, my skin feels supple and feels and looks moisturised, which is the least I expect from a facial moisturiser.

    Recommended?

    I really like Simple’s Brightening Gel Cream! It’s rich without being heavy and greasy. It’s moisturising and protective yet sinks in well. Quick and easy to use and I enjoy using this! There’s nothing worse than using products on the face and body and not enjoying the experience. This I really like. So much so after the first time I used it I bought another pot a few days later!

    If you want a moisturiser that moisturisers, and you need something that really delivers but isn’t heavy, this could be the one. It’s not a fancy product but it’s a good one. I’m interested to see if this does provide a ‘glow’ that I need, so watch this space!

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