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  • Is Selfless by Hyram’s Centella & Green Tea Gel Cleanser Good?

    Celebrity faced skincare and beauty brands are popular, but they aren’t for me. Having a famous name plastered on a product doesn’t encourage me to buy it. In fact, it makes me do the opposite. So I resisted and resisted purchasing products from the Selfless by Hyram skincare range because of this but then I caved in! I purchased their Centella & Green Tea Daily Gel Cleanser from Home Bargains for £1.99 for 150ml when I couldn’t get hold of my usual cleanser.

    Selfless by Hyram’s Centella & Green Tea Daily Gel Cleanser
    Why did I buy this?

    I was already tempted by this cleanser. It’s made by the skincare brand The Inkey List. Their product range is vast, popular because their products work well and price wise they are reasonably affordably. I bought this gel cleanser because with that background I thought it would be good quality, slip easily into my routine and the price was unbelievably cheap!

    Who is Hyram?

    This range is a collaboration with YouTube skincare influencer Hyram Yarbro. He has a over 4 million followers, where he mainly shares videos on skincare products.

    What is this supposed to do?

    This cleanser is designed for all skin types. Gentle on the skin but effective in regards to cleaning it.

    Packaging

    Selfless by Hyram’s cleanser comes in a simple but striking green, plastic flip top lidded tube. The contrasting white writing on it makes it stand out and generally this is quite unisex in look. The cleanser comes boxed, same colouring as tube, but a little more tropical in look thanks to images of forests and exotic birds. Personally I like how this is presented especially the tube itself. Downside is on first use the lid partially broke off which isn’t great when it will be opened for use regularly.

    Consistency

    This cleanser is clear, gel like but has a fluidness to it. So it’s not stiff and doesn’t hold it shape.

    Fragrance

    There isn’t one! This is fragrance free. Fragrance free products I find don’t have a fragrance but they do have a certain ‘plain smell’ to them, which this does.

    On the skin

    I use this morning and evening. Placed on my damp skin it foams up but not massively. It’s very comfortable on the skin, quick to use but I take my time using this product to be thorough. It removes general dirt and grime, sun cream and eyebrow pencil easily.

    My skin afterwards feels and looks clean and fresh which is exactly what I want a cleanser to do. Hay fever this year has made my eyes very sore at times, but this hasn’t irritated them at all and has been very gentle. Gel cleansers can be a bit drying on my skin but this hasn’t. It hasn’t stripped it and it hasn’t made it feel tight.

    My children

    My son is 13 and my daughter is 11. Child 2 is happy to use skincare (I do keep it basic for her) and I gave her this to use. Getting Child 1 to wash his face is a task in itself but even HE’S been using this! They haven’t complained to me while using this, their skin looks absolutely fine so it’s safe to say this works fine for them both.

    Recommended?

    I like this! Selfless by Hyram’s Centella & Green Tea Daily Gel Cleanser is the perfect size for twice daily use so should last a few months. Packaging is appealing although needs to be more robust where the lid is concerned. Consistency makes it quick and easy to use and cleans the skin without stripping it of its natural oils. Now…when this was originally launched this was priced at just short of £18.00. I wouldn’t pay that! I just can’t justify that for one product, especially for a cleanser. But for £1.99? BARGAIN! So much so I’ve bought a few for me and the kids to use. IF you can still get this from Home Bargains grab it! If not, you will be able to buy it from other places online but will pay at least double the price.

  • Did Neom’s Overnight Facial Cream Help My Tired Skin?

    My skin is rubbish at the moment. It’s not spotty or has an uneven skin tone, it’s just tired! Lacklustre and a little bit dull is how I would describe it. Hay fever has hit me hard from the outside in and my face is showing it. So I decided to head into my skincare stash and give Neom’s Perfect Night’s Sleep Overnight Facial Cream a go hoping for some kind of result. Gifted to me by a friend, this would normally cost £12.00 for 10ml.

    Neom’s Perfect Night’s Sleep Overnight Facial Cream
    Why did I use this?

    I’ve used a few products from Neom including their Uplifting Hand Balm. There’s a sense of quality from the products I’ve used. They serve a purpose, but do you know what else they do? Pamper! They pamper, thanks to their fragrances and textures and this is what I needed. Something to give my skin a quick fix but also to enjoy using this product at the same time.

    What is this supposed to do?

    This is designed to be an overnight facial in cream form. The skin should be left feeling and looking moisturised, revitalise tired looking skin thanks to it containing ingredients such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid and cica.

    Packaging

    Neom’s Perfect Night’s Sleep Overnight Facial Cream comes in a bigger size so packaging may vary. But this 10ml size comes in a small, screw top plastic tube. Cream in colour, simple yet very elegant in design like the rest of the products from this brand. It screams luxury to me.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients include cica, ceramide, magnesium, aloe vera, rosehip oil and basbussa oil.

    Fragrance & Texture

    The first thing I get is lavender. It’s prominent but not too strong. There’s a plant like smell to this overall but more aromatherapy like rather than foliage. It’s pleasant, but not for those who don’t like lavender.

    Texture is typical cream like. Off white in colour, smooth and with a decent thickness to it.

    How to use

    Use this like any other night time cream, over cleansed skin. Ideally Neom suggest to use this in conjunction with their facial oil.

    In Use

    I used about a finger tip’s worth of Overnight Facial Cream, and lightly rubbed it in. It rubbed in so easily and my skin literally drunk it up! It had a slight waxy feel to it and it felt a little thicker than a day cream which I liked. My skin felt moisturised and protected, but the cream wasn’t heavy on the skin and didn’t leave me shiny.

    The fragrance was to die for! Before I applied this I breathed in the fragrance which made using this enjoyable. What I did notice though was the fragrance didn’t linger on my skin. It was there but not overpowering.

    The morning after night before

    I looked at my skin the next day and I can honestly say it looked better. It looked fresher and smoother. I ignored my eye area (my eyes still look like death!) but the rest of my skin looked really good. I’m really good at moisturising so most of the time I will wake up and my skin is rarely dry. My skin after using this was the same as usual. Normal, matt but just looked a little better compared to other mornings.

    Recommended?

    As a product, this did EXACTLY what it was meant to do. My skin looked fresher and better after use. But what was equally as good was how much I enjoyed using this! It took seconds to apply this, but the texture and the fragrance gave me a few seconds of pampering. Would I recommend this? Oh yes…love it! BUT let’s not ignore the fact this isn’t a cheap product. 10ml is £12.00 and 50ml is £44 so not budget friendly but a total treat for the skin. If I purchased this myself, I would keep an eye out for special priced promotions from this brand and buy this product in a collection to save myself some money.

    This can be purchased instore and online from various retailers, including direct from Neom themselves.

  • March Round Up, What Products Did I Use?

    If this year continues to fly by as it has been, it will be Christmas in no time! Another month has disappeared and a new one has begun. March for me was full of new products to try with some being brilliant purchases if you want a pamper but on a budget. So what did I use?

    March 2023 Round Up Of Products Used
    Beauty Pro’s 49p Sheet Masks

    It’s hard to get a skincare sheet mask wrong, but when it’s right it’s right! For 49p Beauty Pro’s Turmeric Infused Sheet Mask was enjoyable to use, incredibly moisture giving and made my skin feel and look great.

    Beauty Pro Sheet Masks
    Champneys Health Spa Calming Incense Gift

    A form of home fragrance people have used in the past but possibly forgotten about, is the incense sticks. Champneys Health Spa Calming Incense Gift fragranced rooms well but not too strong and overpowering. Easy to use and an interesting alternative to wax based home fragrance products.

    Champneys Health Spa Calming Incense Gift
    Glow’s Amber & Lavender Body Butter

    A product that had been gifted to me from UK based wax, body and bath product vendor Glow. This was my first introduction to their new body care range. Amber & Lavender Body Butter may possibly be my favourite fragrance in body butter form I’ve ever used. The melting on the skin texture of this and it’s moisturising action made this a winner and a product I love!

    Glow’s Amber & Lavender Body Butter
    Face Facts Ceramide Gentle Cleanser

    Face Facts Ceramide Gentle Cleanser is an affordable, ceramide based, fragrance free cleanser which is ideal for sensitive and dry skin. Easy and quick to use and something I’m still using in my daily skincare routine today and will probably repurchase when it finishes.

    Face Facts Ceramide Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
    Bath & Body Works Body Cream In Winterberry Wonder

    Although I’ve heard about the brand Bath & Body Works, Winterberry Wonder was the first product from their brand I’ve used. Nicely presented, stunning fragrance but not as rich in texture and as moisturising in action as I hoped it would be. Decent bargain when I bought it in the sale, but not something I would purchase at full price.

    Bath & Body Works Winterberry Wonder Body Cream
    Sleepy Bubble Bath Bar From LUSH

    Relaxation is a must for me considering how busy my life is. Sleepy Bubble Bath Bar From LUSH is the perfect night time bath product to use to help with general pampering and to aide relaxation. Smells great, foams up beautifully and adds a little colour to the water. Bliss!

    LUSH’s Sleep Bubble Bath Bar
    Glow’s March Bath & Body Subscription Box

    There was so much product in Glow’s March Bath & Body Subscription Box that I’m struggling to use every piece of it! A generous and indulgent set that included products for the bath and body which could be used everyday or for special occasions. Unbelievable value and I can’t wait to use everything in this!

    Glow’s March 2023 Bath & Body Subscription Box
    Aldi’s Lacura Lynx Dupe Shower Gels

    You have to love Aldi! The amount of dupes that they in their Lacura range has been impressive but very cheeky! Their Lacura Lynx Dupe Shower Gels have been a regular purchase in my house since I discovered them. They now help to keep my teenage son clean, smell nice and save me some money compared to their Lynx counterparts.

    Alsi’s Lacura Men Shower Gels

    So that’s my March 2023 round up! Lots of products, lots of fun using them and many have been very affordable which my pocket loves.

  • Budget Friendly Face Facts Ceramide Gentle Cleanser

    How much money should we spend on keeping our skin clean? I love a good quality cleanser. But buying an expensive one might be ok as a one off purchase, but what happens when you need to repeat purchase it 2/3 months later? This is the main reason I try not to spend too much on indvidual skincare products in general, especially the ones used daily. So I decided to purchase Face Facts Ceramide Cleanser from Home Bargains when I needed a new cleansing product. It cost £2.49 for 200ml.

    Face Facts Ceramide Cleanser
    Why did I buy this?

    My current cleanser was running low and I needed a new one and I didn’t want to buy the same one again. This caught my eye because it was a good size, fragrance free and contained a good set of ingredients (including oats, which I love!). Plus this was incredibly affordable which is a must right now!

    What is this supposed to do?

    Suitable for dry and sensitive skin, this facial cleanser is designed to clean skin by removing dirt and make-up. Face Facts Ceramide Hydrate Gentle Cleanser is supposed to hydrate the skin and help to strengthen the protective skin barrier.

    Packaging

    This cleanser is housed in a very simple and plain white, plastic bottle with a pump action dispenser. It’s very basic but practical, and won’t just appeal to the ladies but the men too. There is a certain skincare brand out there that has their cleansers in the same shaped bottles and has a similar style to them as this, so is this a possible dupe? One word…CeraVe!

    Fragrance

    There isn’t one! It’s fragrance free which makes this ideal for people who have sensitive skin or simply don’t like their skincare fragranced.

    The cleanser itself

    The consistency of this is like most facial washes. It’s clear (not coloured), liquid but not loose and not too thin.

    In use

    On the packaging its says use 2-3 pumps. But honestly I only needed one. Applied onto my damp face, this cleanser foamed up in a light, creamy way. The texture was pleasant on my skin and rinsed off like a dream. This removed eyebrow pencil and sun cream (evening bathing routine) and left my skin feeling and looking fresh and dirt free.

    Skin afterwards

    For the first few days of using this cleanser, my skin felt (but didn’t look it) a little tight. I got a squeaky clean feel which I sometimes get when using a facial wash instead of something more cream based. But this sensation disappeared the more I used this as if my skin was getting used to it.

    I’ve used this morning and evening for about 2/3 weeks. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do. My skin looks and feels clean and it removes everything that needs to come off it. No irritation and gentle around my eyes.

    Recommended?

    This isn’t a skincare product I’m in love with. There’s nothing exciting about it, it doesn’t have an amazing scent to it and doesn’t feel incredibly luxurious and pampering. What it is is practical. It does what it’s supposed to do and does it effectively. Easy and quick to use, which is perfect when you are time starved. And it’s affordable! For many people at the moment, things like this NEED to be affordable, which this is. I would be happy to repeat purchase this once this current bottle runs out.

    This can be bought direct from various places in different sizes such as Face Facts, Home Bargains and Amazon.