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  • Massaging The Undereye With Primark’s PS Skin Eye Roller

    As much as I love skincare I can be very lazy. I’ve never been a massive fan of facial tools because if I’m honest I just can’t be bothered using them. BUT one tool that has always fascinated me is an eye roller. I picked up Primark’s PS Skin Eye Roller a few months ago during a shopping trip for £4.50.

    Primark’s PS Skin Eye Roller
    Why did I buy this?

    My under eye area has always been the part of my face that I’ve always wanted to improve the look of. Lack of sleep? Feeling ill? Suffering from hay fever? This area really suffers through these different situations. So this particular tool already grabbed my attention because I hoped it could help. The design and look of it was appealing and the price was affordable, so why not?

    What is this supposed to do?

    Primark’s PS Skin Eye Roller is designed to improve the look of the under eye area by helping the blood circulate and to help combat puffiness.

    How does it look?

    This eye roller is made of metal. It’s green in colour, flat, and is curved along the bottom of it. On the opposite side it has a long thin neck which widens with three small ridges along it. At it’s tip, where you roll the area under the eye, is a small sphere made of metal. It’s magnetically attached to it so can be removed. The eye roller comes with a second sphere.

    How to use

    There isn’t a clear set of instructions on the packaging. But there is two small illustrations to show the areas on the face you can use this on. Also to use with circular motions anti-clockwise. This can be used under the eye, around the eye socket, around the nose, chin and even on the neck.

    In use

    This is a very easy facial tool to use because of how it’s shaped. It sits very comfortably in the fingers. The sphere piece of the eye roller on the skin is incredibly soothing because it’s very cooling but not cold. I find this sensation enjoyable but especially first thing in the morning. It wakes up this part of my skin and helps me wake up too.

    I’ve never found myself using this for long periods of time. Just a minute in the morning and evening. Quick, simple and easy to use.

    Any changes?

    Honestly? To look at my under eye area I have no idea! It looks no worse than before using this but I have only just started to use this consistently for a short period of time. I love using this and the fact it’s easy to use is perfect for someone time and energy starved as myself. I love the feel of this on my skin, so even if it hasn’t changed my under eyes it definitely does something to my mind at least.

    Recommended?

    This won’t be for everyone. Some people just won’t be interested in using implements for the face and body, and that’s ok. This facial tool is great for those who love and are interesting in skincare and more so looking after their eye area. Even though I can’t see any physical changes..yet.. I don’t expect miracles, but every little helps! What I do get is a fast form of pampering which is targeting an area of concern for me and something that can be slotted into any facial care routine. Don’t forget this can be used on the whole of the face and the neck area, so very versatile.

    Definitely recommended!

  • Budget Friendly 99p Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Facial Wash

    I think it’s safe to say that the cost of living right now is hitting most people hard! Ordinary items that at one point were affordable are less so. One area I’ve tried to cut back on is skincare. I LOVE skincare and I enjoy looking after my face, but my credit card doesn’t like to pay for it. So it’s a good job I’ve always been open to cheaper alternatives to get the same skincare jobs done but at a lower price point. I recently bought Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Face Wash for 99p for 150ml.

    Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Face Wash
    Why did I buy this?

    I bought this because we ran out of cleanser. I say WE as in a cleanser for myself and my children. They have a routine of washing their faces in the morning and evening. The problem now is when it comes to this product as soon as I buy it it’s time to replace it. So I thought I would give this a go because the Lacura range is actually decent quality. This cleanser is fragrance and soap free and ideal for sensitive skin. I like this especially for my children and of course I loved the price!

    What is this supposed to do?

    Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Face Wash is designed to gently clean the skin without irritating or stripping it. No fragrance, no soap and no colour means this is supposed to be ideal for sensitive skin but still be an effective cleanser.

    Packaging

    150m of face wash comes in a standard, flip topped/bottomed plastic tube. Very basic in design and look. But with the colouring being white and green it reminds me of the brand Simple. So this possibly could be a dupe for their Moisturising Face Wash.

    Fragrance & Look

    No fragrance as this is fragrance free. And no colour as it’s colour free. But it does have the typical facial wash texture to it. Liquid but glossy and almost a pearlescent white colour.

    In use

    I didn’t need to use too much of this. A blob rubbed into my wet face lathered up well. The lack of fragrance wasn’t distracting and the wash itself was easy to rinse off. It removed the general dirt, grime, eyebrow pencil and sunscreen in the evening effectively, and cleaned my skin well in the morning. I didn’t feel as if it stripped my skin of it’s natural oils but I didn’t feel it was moisturising enough for me.

    I’ve found I enjoy using cleansers more and more these days. This particular one not so much. There’s a feeling of using it because it serves a purpose rather than giving me enjoyment in my skincare routine.

    Recommended?

    If you are someone who want an affordable facial wash that doesn’t have fragrance or colour, this will do the job! No real issues with your skin and just need it clean, this will do it and will also be a decent product for younger people in the family as well. My daughter uses this with no problem and her skin is normal to oily in some areas. So this could actually be the product the whole family can use. For 99p, Aldi’s Lacura Moisturising Facial Wash is ideal for those on a low budget or simply don’t want to spend too much on skincare.

  • July’s Round Up, What Products Did I Use?

    July. You are nearly over. Was this a good month? It was a busy month with the school year coming to an end and the constant weather changes made this month challenging. But I did enjoy using a selection of products over this time period because each one was so different. So what did I use in the month of July?

    Products I used in July
    Treacle Moon’s Sweet Berry Kisses Bath Salts

    Oh I’ve missed Treacle Moon’s bath salts! I was so pleased to see them in Boots because I haven’t seen or used these in such a long time! A foaming, fragrant and affordable bath treat which is great to use regularly or give to someone as part of a gift. One day I hope they release their salts in a bigger size so I can enjoy them daily.

    Treacle Moon’s Sweet Berry Kisses Bath Salts
    Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter

    This was included in Glow’s March Subscription Box. Body butters are such a luxurious body moisturiser, and Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter is no exception. It melts like a dream, protective and moisturising and the smell is incredible! One of my favourite body butters I’ve ever used.

    Glow’s Raspberry Candy Floss Body Butter
    Primark’s PS Love Opal Crush Eau de Toilette

    A budget friendly fragrance, good presentation and smells really nice. But Primark’s PS Love Opal Crush Eau de Toilette could have been a little more stronger in scent with better longevity. Still a good purchase for those who don’t like strong scents or to give to a pre/teen.

    Primark’s PS Love Opal Crush Eau de Toilette
    I Heart Revolution’s Chocolate Lip Scrub

    A fun product, smells and tastes amazing (don’t eat it!), but not my personal favourite because I’m not a lip scrub fan. I Heart Revolution’s Chocolate Lip Scrub is good for those who maybe are on the younger side and like cute packaging and scents. But I think there will be better lip scrubs out their on the market if used to help exfoliate and moisture the lips.

    I Heart Revolution’s Chocolate Lip Scrub
    Safa’s Skin Therapy Oil

    There’s not much you can buy for 69p, but Safa’s Skin Therapy Oil was a brilliant buy! Great size, naturally fragrant, light weight but very moisturising. 69p well spent!

    Safa’s Skin Therapy Oil
    Wild Deodorants

    A new brand and a new product for me is Wild’s deodorants. Sustainable packaging, contains natural ingredients, smells great and kept me fresh for hours.

    Wild travel sized deodorants

    So with another month drawing to a close I’m excited to see what products pop up in my stash in the month of August!

  • Glow’s July Bath, Skin & Hair Care Subscription Box

    Every month I look forward to what home fragrance and body product business Glow have to offer when it comes to their subscription box. Will it be wax melts? Other home fragrance products? Pampering goodies for the bath and body? Well… for £24.00 I purchased July’s Subscription Box and it’s actually a mix of a few different things for the face and the body. So what was included?

    Glow’s July Subscription Box
    July’s Subscription Box

    Included in this month’s subscription box are 6 products:

    Totally Tropical Conditioning Hair Mask 250ml

    Defence Moisturiser

    Peppermint & Lemon Foot Spray

    Oat, Milk, Honey & Lavender Bath Soak 150g

    Chocolate Orange Winter Soap 40g

    Rouge Perfume Balm

    Loofah sponge

    Rolling Stone facial tool

    Oat Milk, Honey & Lavender Bath Soak
    The collection

    This collection includes various products that can be used from the top of the head all the way down to the feet. To treat and soften the hair in the form of a conditioning mask. A moisturiser to nourish, soothe and hydrate the face. Relax and unwind in a bath soak. Clean the body in the bath and/or shower with a soap. Freshen, invigorate, and deodorise the feet with a foot spray. And to finish it off by using the fragranced balm to dab onto pulse points to feel and smell good.

    Totally Tropical Conditioning Hair Mask
    First impressions?

    Firstly, these are all great sizes! There are many products in this subscription box which are full sized including the hair mask and the moisturiser. Each one of these six items will provide many, many applications. The fragrances are amazing too. The hair mask lives up to it’s ‘tropical’ name. The soap screams dark chocolate mixed in with orange and the perfume balm smells just like an actual, designer perfume. Not only are the sizes and fragrances great but the look of these are appealing in regards to textures and overall appearances with each product yelling pampering to me.

    Chocolate Orange Winter Soap
    What am I drawn to?

    There’s a few pieces that excite me from this subscription box. The first has got to be the bath soak. I LOVE a bath soak and I love the fragrance of this one. It contains ingredients to aide with relaxation and soothe the skin. I can’t wait to get lathered up with the soap because it looks gorgeous! Great look, fabulous scent and I can already see this being gift ideas for friends for Christmas. The perfume balm intrigues me. I’ve used a perfumed roller ball, not a balm, so this will be a first.

    Peppermint & Lemon Foot Spray
    Recommended?

    Although this is a one off themed box, if anything similar came out again I would recommend purchasing this! It’s a great mix of different products which gives you a taste of what Glow has to offer. This is affordable luxury at it’s best. Some of these products can be bought individually and have different fragrance options direct from Glow. Decadent gift ideas for others and the perfect gifts to give to yourself!