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  • P.Louise Foaming Face Wash Dupes In Home Bargains?

    You would have to be living under a rock to not have heard of the brand P.Louise. I discovered them through my teenage daughter when she was obsessed with their lip products. As a brand, they have a large range of skin, body and fragrance products that seemed to be more geared towards a younger market. Packaging is eye catching, products seem to be more on the fun side rather than serious and price points being above average. So I’m not totally surprised to find a foaming face wash in Home Bargains that has a P.Louise-esq look and feel to it. So what is it like?

    P.Louise Foaming Face Wash Dupes In Home Bargains
    What is this supposed to do?

    LPerfect Fun & Foaming Face Wash is formulated to cleanse the skin but in a gentle way. Containing fruit extracts and castor oil, this facial wash is meant to clean without stripping the skin of its natural oils.

    Packaging

    This face wash is 150ml in size. It comes in a plastic pump action bottle that has a brush applicator at the top to help apply the wash and perform a mild exfoliation. Brightly coloured, almost child like with cartoon fruits on the labels. It stands out, but geared more for a younger market not for anyone looking for serious skincare.

    Cheeky Cherry Foaming Face Wash
    Different versions?

    I spotted two versions of this face wash. One was Cheeky Cherry, the other Wonderful Watermelon. The only differences I could see in the formulations was each had a fruit extract included in its ingredient list: one cherry the other watermelon. I can imagine they both are fragranced in their namesakes, with the colouring of the packaging reflecting the fragrance as well.

    How are these similar to P.Louise Foaming Cleansers?

    Packaging has a slight look of the P.Louise version. How this is bottled with the applicator is pretty much the same, and the bright labelling could be classified as being inspired by. The fruity aspect of the wash definitely has dupe written all over it, as the foaming face washes from P.Louise is fruity or food based as well.

    Wonderful Watermelon Foaming Face Wash
    Price

    £1.99 for 150ml.

    LPerfect Vs P.Louise

    Price: LPerfect £1.99 P.Louise £15.00 (from their website).

    Fragrances/versions: LPerfect, 2 (that I’ve seen in Home Bargains, could be more!), P.Louise, 14.

    Packaging: Labelling/illustrations looks very cheap and aimed at children from LPerfect. P.Louise much more thought has been put into it’s aesthetics and would appeal to pre teens, teens and young adults. Much more attractive to the eye.

    Will I buy this?

    No! Honestly? I don’t find anything about this product appealing. It’s not made for someone like me and definitely NOT for my skin! I wouldn’t buy this for my teenage daughter either because she doesn’t need it. A simple, basic, formulation without colours and fragrances will be just fine for her. But this product will appeal to some out there wanting a more affordable product based on a more expensive brand. Yes, this is cheaper than the PLouise version, but is it any better? I’m not willing to find out!

  • New Skin Care Products In Lidl!

    I’ve mentioned in a previous post that the supermarket Lidl has new body products in store. They also have skincare products in stock too and quite a few as well! So what’s available and how much do they cost?

    New Skin Care Products In Lidl!
    Brightening Glycolic Toner

    This toner is to help clean and gently exfoliate the skin leaving it looking and feeling, smoother and fresher. With it being a gentle acid, it’s recommended to wear sun protection during the day if using this. The skin could become sensitive to the sun so important to take that on board. £2.99 for 250ml.

    Brightening Glycolic Toner
    Niacinamide Booster Serum

    Niacinamide Booster Serum is formulated for all skin types. It helps to improve the texture of the skin, provide hydration and minimise the look of pores. £5.99 for 30ml.

    Niacinamide Booster Serum
    Hyaluronic Acid Booster Serum

    This serum is all about adding hydration, making the skin look healthier and plumper. Light weight in formulation, and suitable for all skin types. £5.99 for 30ml.

    Hyaluronic Acid Booster Serum
    Retinol Booster Serum

    Retinol Booster Serum aims at targeting fine lines and wrinkles. This should make the skin feel and look more smoother, firmer and healthier. This is a product for night time use, but sun protection should be used in the morning due to sun sensitivity. £5.99 for 30ml.

    Retinol Booster Serum
    Night Recovery Concentrate

    This is a facial oil containing various essential oils e.g evening primrose, jojoba, lavender etc, which should be applied on clean skin at night. Suitable for all skin types. £4.99 for 50ml.

    Night Recovery Concentrate
    Night Recovery Cloud Cream

    This night cream sounds like a rich, comforting moisturiser aimed at an older or drier skin type. Designed to work alongside the Night Recover Concentrate, this is a duo some faces will loves especially during a colder season. £4.99 for 50ml.

    Night Recovery Cloud Cream
    Collagen Balm

    Containing shea butter, beeswax and borage seed oil, this cleansing balm should be an effective and gentle cleanser of dirt, grime and make-up. Great for those who like to use richer cleansers and textures, and those with dry skin who need a nourishing not a stripping cleansing action. 50ml for £4.99.

    Collagen Balm
    Hydrating Oceanic Day Cream

    Geared towards a more mature skin, this day cream is supposed to moisturise the skin, while helping it look and feel smoother and more youthful. Can be used morning and night. 50ml for £4.99.

    Hydrating Oceanic Day Cream
    Price promotions?

    At the time of writing all of these products are on a buy one get one free promotion which is incredible! Taking advantage of these savings means having nearly a full skincare routine for effectively half the retail price which is a win win!

    First impressions?

    These products are nicely packaged although a little generic in look. A lot of brands keep their products looking simple and visually it works! Great selection of different products for different skin concerns and types. But I do think if they brought out products that made a full skincare routine, these releases would have been better e.g eye cream, face mask etc. And of course, lets not forget price point. Prices are affordable, reasonable and even better with the promotion they currently have (at the time of writing this post).

    So, job well done Lidl!

  • Simple Skincare Products Under £3.00 In Home Bargains!

    Simple is a brand my household uses regularly. We’ve used various products for both the bath and shower and face. It’s ideal because of the gentle formulations, with many products being suitable for sensitive skin and a good starting point for teenagers. It’s not an expensive range. But like most products prices have been creeping up over the last few years. I found a recent selection of Simple products at an affordable price than usual sat on the shelves of Home Bargains. So what did I find and what are these products supposed to do?

    Simple Skincare Products In Home Bargains!
    Hyaluronic Acid & B5 Booster Serum

    Designed for skin that needs more hydration, and wants to be softer and smoother. Great for lined and dehydrated skin. Suitable for all skin types, can be used once or twice a day under a moisturiser. Home Bargains price £2.99 for 30ml. Usual rrp £9.99.

    Hyaluronic Acid & B5 Booster Serum
    Vitamin B3 Niacinamide Booster Serum

    Improves the texture and look of the skin by helping it to retain moisture in the skin and help improve the skin’s natural barrier. Overall giving the skin a healthier appearance. £2.99 for 30ml. Usual rrp £9.99.

    Vitamin B3 Niacinamide Booster Serum
    Repairing Rich Cream

    Simple’s Repairing Rich Cream should be hydration in a pot! A slightly thicker consistency, soothing, smoothing and hydrating so good for drier skin or use as a night cream. £2.99 for 50ml. Usual rrp £9.99.

    Repairing Rich Cream
    Skin Quench Gel Cream

    Another facial cream that delivers hydration but in a lighter formulation. Great for those who want the moisture back into the skin without the heaviness. Potentially a good product to use during warmer seasons. £2.99 for 50ml. Usual rrp £9.99.

    Skin Quench Gel Cream
    Brightening Gel Cream

    Containing Vitamin’s C & E, ginger root and glycerin. This facial moisturiser should hydrate but also help the skin to look brighter, softer and healthier. Not to mention helping combat pollution which can damage the skin on a daily basis. £2.99 for 50ml. Usual price £9.99.

    Brightening Gel Cream
    What’s good about these products?

    Besides the low price point? These products are suitable for all skin types. But Simple is a brand that focuses a lot of their products on sensitive skin. They do this by avoiding the use of colouring, perfumes and other potentially irritating ingredients. This is why many of them I use and happily allow my teenagers to use as well.

    Worth buying?

    Depending on what you’re looking for in a skincare product I would say yes! In fact, I’ve already bought the Brightening Gel Cream! These are good products, for concerns that many of us have at great affordable price points. To find these particular products under £3.00 each on the high street, even on sale, doesn’t happen. So grab these if and when you can because they won’t be in Home Bargains at these prices for long!

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  • Aldi’s Lacura Ultimate Skincare Range

    Aldi don’t disappoint when it comes to skincare products. The only thing that can be disappointing is stock levels and availability when purchasing products for the face and body. But when they do have products come in that aren’t part of their everyday ranges, it definitely perks up the interest of skincare shoppers. So when I spotted their Ultimate range last week, I wasn’t sure if this was new, a repeat or products I simply missed, but I was still intrigued. So what products did I find and how much do they cost?

    Aldi Lacura’s Ultimate Skincare Range
    Ultimate Serum

    This serum helps hydrate, smooth and soften the skin thanks to it containing squalane, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, Edelweiss and Pomegranate extracts. It should be easily absorbed as its light weight, so will leave skin feeling protected but not greasy. £8.49 for 30ml.

    Aldi’s Lacura Ultimate Serum
    Ultimate Eye Serum

    This contains a similar set of ingredients as the serum, but also niacinamide (helps to hydrate, protect and repair skin) and centella extract (hydrating and soothing on the skin). So expect under eyes to feel lightly nourished, which will help the appearance and feel of lines and wrinkles. £6.99 for 15ml.

    Aldi’s Lacura Ultimate Eye Cream
    Ultimate Rich Cream

    Containing squalane, peptides, hyaluronic acid and green tea extract, this formulation is all about delivering. Delivering hydration, protection and making the skin feel and appear to be firmer and plumper. £8.49 for 50ml.

    Aldi’s Lacura Ultimate Rich Cream
    Thoughts?

    This range of products look like they’re aimed at an older, more mature person. The packaging reflects this and not geared towards a younger market at all. What these products are supposed to do to the skin and ingredients, sounds like it’s catering for skin that needs more help with putting things back into the skin that it’s lacking. Aged skin isn’t always down to the age of the person though. It could be down to lifestyle, genetics and other factors. I think if you want to use this range, these are for someone who needs help to get skin in better, general condition. Products for mature skin tend to come at a higher price point than ranges for younger skin. This may explain why these are a little more pricier than other skincare products Aldi usually sell.

    This collection of products won’t suit everyone. So if investing in this range, it might be worthwhile trying out 1 product first and taking it from there. BUT with the colder weather here in the UK, this range might be nice to pop into your routine if your skin is feeling tight, dehydrated and needs a little life put back into it.