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  • Lotions & Potions December Pamper Box, What Was In It?

    In August, I signed up for a Lotions & Potions December Pamper Box. I’ve bought and used many products from this business before, and one of my favourite things to purchase is one of their monthly boxes. Each month, a new box is released filled with various products e.g haircare, body care, skincare or bath and shower. The thing is, you never know exactly what you will get. But what you will know is it will contain A LOT of products, all great quality and all great value. So what did I get in December’s Pamper Box?

    Lotions & Potions December Pamper Box
    Winter Warmer Sugar Scrub

    Fragrance wise, you can imagine with it’s name, this will be perfect for the time of year. Cinnamon, cloves and orange, if this doesn’t scream winter nothing else will! This scrub is jam packed with sugar particles, squashed in a pampering and thick formulation, which should exfoliate and moisturise the body at the same time.

    Winter Warmer Sugar Scrub
    Frankincense, Gold & Myrrh Jumbo Bath Bomb

    Round, quite weighty and baby blue in colour, this bath bomb is seasonally scented with an almost perfume like fragrance to it. Sweet, citrusy, comforting and warming. Plain in look, but I think this will create a great bath time experience.

    Frankincense, Gold & Myrrh Jumbo Bath Bomb
    Cosy Winters Night Whipped Soap

    A bright and rich looking whipped soap lightly sprinkled with star decorations and a touch of glitter. This is going to be ideal for those who need and want a richer product to wash their body with. Dry skin should love this, and those who like richer textures of body products like me will too!

    Cosy Winters Night Whipped Soap
    Winter Warmer Soap Sponge

    A soap sponge is an easy and quick way to wash the body. Already infused with soap and fragrance, literally grab, place on damp skin and wash away! Winter Warmer Soap Sponge smells amazing and a great partner to the Winter Warmer Sugar Scrub scent wise. This smells spicy and uplifting. The cinnamon in this has a fiery kick to it which I enjoy.

    Winter Warmer Soap Sponge
    Cedar, Black Pepper & Patchouli Gold Shimmer Body Wash

    100ml of body wash that can be used in the bath or shower, housed in a pump action bottle. You can see the fine gold shimmer in the body wash, which is fun. The fragrance will probably appeal to men more as it’s very woody and masculine, and still very fresh and clean.

    Cedar, Black Pepper & Patchouli Gold Shimmer Body Wash
    Spiced Whisper Body Wash

    Spiced Whisper Body Wash has a spicy citrus scent to it. Quite different to the other body wash, and may appeal to more people as its less specific. Another 100ml product housed in a pump action bottle, which makes using and leaving in the bathroom practical and easy on the eye.

    Spiced Whisper Body Wash
    Cleansing Face Balm

    Perfect product to cleanse the face if you want the richest and thickest form of cleanser. Very typical balm like consistency, which is solid, almost Vaseline like and will melt on skin or in fingertips.

    Cleansing Face Balm
    Glittering Hydration Mask

    This mask is very unusual in its texture. Almost jelly like and full of glitter giving it a copper coloured look. If you want a fun mask but one that’s designed to hydrate the skin, this could be the one!

    Glittering Hydration Mask
    Cookie Dough Lip Butter

    Hydrating and in a fun, yummy flavour/fragrance, this lip butter is a lip balm which contains various oils and butters to keep lips supple and smooth.

    Cookie Dough Lip Butter
    Fame Perfume Balm

    A balm formulation that is highly fragranced and a different way to wear fragrance compared to a spray or oil. Great for the pulse points, moisturising on the skin while giving fragrance without drying it out. The heat from the skin will help the balm melt and allow the fragrance to really come alive and travel.

    Fame Perfume Balm
    Extras!

    It’s not a Lotions & Potions box without extras! December’s Pamper Box included: individually wrapped fudge (yum!), 80g panettone (waistline GONE!), socks, gloves and a super cute little worry bear.

    Cost

    £35.00 including postage and packaging.

    First impressions?

    This is A LOT of product for £35.00! All hand made and hand packaged which i incredibly impressive. The theming is spot on for December e.g scents, textures etc. A great mix of different products which covers the face, body and bath and shower. All nicely packaged, generous sizes and will keep me going for months! 9 full sized products with extras for £35.00? As usual, exceptional value! So as you can tell, my first impression on this box is wow!

    This box is a one off for December. Never to be repeated again in this configuration. But these products are available individually on the website * website currently being updated so watch this space!

  • Last Minute Wicked Beauty Gifts!

    I’ve watched the films Wicked and Wicked: For Good and loved them both. I’m not the only one. Thanks to its success, there is no end of merchandise available on the high street and online. If you have a fan of these films it really isn’t hard to find them Christmas gifts to give them this year. Even better if they love anything pampering and beauty related. Here are a few Wicked gift ideas, that won’t break the bank, ready to give this Christmas:

    Last minute Wicked beauty gifts!
    LUSH Wicked: For Good Bath, Shower & Fragrance

    LUSH has a wide range of products inspired by the film that can be used in the bath, shower and on the body. Bath bombs in Glinda’s Wedding Dress and Lion. Bubble bar’s in Elphaba’s Broomstick, Glinda’s Wand, Chistery, and Tin Man. A bubble wand Tap to Bubble. Soaps in Kiamo Ko Castle and All Roads Lead To Oz. Body scrubs in Scarecrow and Elphaba’s Lair. Fragrance in We Believe Glinda and a shower gel in The Wize and Magnificent Oz. All are a great take on characters, places and events from the film. All look amazing, nicely scented and lots of fun! Not the cheapest range of Wicked products you will find, but will be appreciated as a gift. Prices range from £5.50 to £32.00 online or instore.

    Lush’s Lion Bath Bomb
    Wicked X Primark

    Primark’s beauty department offers a good selection of items that would make great one piece gifts or combined together to create something impressive. Eyelash curlers, face masks, colour changing lip balm, body wash, face serum and bath fizzers are all available to buy. Very budget friendly, all beautifully packaged and starting from £3.00 in price.

    Wicked beauty gifts in Primark
    Home Bargains

    Home Bargains has 3 Wicked gift ideas ready to grab and wrap. One is their Wicked Nail Art Collection, which includes 3 nail polishes, nail file and nail art stickers. Colours perfectly match the film which is pink, gold and green. Probably more suited for a younger age range, so great for kids. It costs £2.99. There’s also a Apple & Kiwi Sheet Mask by 7th Heaven, suitable for all skin types, at 99p. And lastly, a colour changing lip balm from Dr Paw Paw for £1.89.

    Wicked beauty gifts in Home Bargains
    Anywhere else?

    There’s something Wicked EVERYWHERE! Not just the stores I’ve mentioned with these particular products. But this gives you an idea on what’s available and prices. So if you’re looking for Wicked gift ideas, it starts here!

  • Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas In Tesco!

    Christmas is getting closer. I always find the lead up to that one day is the most tiring, stressful and expensive part. But with a little preparation, thought, and going to normal everyday places to tick off things off your to buy list, makes life easier. If you’re looking for gift ideas on a budget, for the face and body, here are some items I’ve spotted in the supermarket Tesco:

    Christmas Gift Ideas In Tesco
    Treacle Moon’s The Fabulous Four Gift Set

    Treacle Moon is a great brand that has a variety of bath, shower and body products available in various fragrances at affordable price points. This gift set includes 4 100ml shower & bath gels in the fragrances of: Spiced Gingerbread, Sunny Brazilian Love, Raspberry Kiss and My Coconut Island. Great formulations and fragrances, nicely packaged and down from £8.00 to £3.75 (when using Tesco’s Clubcard).

    Treacle Moon’s The Fabulous Four Gift Set
    L’Oreal’s Beauty Like A Boss Beauty Essentials Routine Collection

    This collection is such a great trio of products that are useful, practical and pampering. Included is a 400ml micellar water which helps to remove make-up. A plumping sheet mask which helps to soothe, smooth and hydrate the skin. And the last item included is a volumizing mascara. Down from £20.00 to £9.50 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    L’Oreal’s Beauty Like A Boss Beauty Essentials Routine Collection
    Foam & Fortune’s Soak & Smooth Duo

    A duo of 100ml sized body wash and 50ml body butter, both fragranced in Berry Crushin. Great travel and try me sizes, and ideal for a small gift or stocking filler. Priced at £6.00 but down to £2.80 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    Foam & Fortune’s Soak & Smooth Duo
    Foam & Fortune’s Sudsations Bath Bliss Trio

    Another budget friendly gift set from a brand that looks VERY similar to Soap & Glory. This set included 3 100ml body washes in the fragrances of Lush Hour, Berry Crushin and Call Me Juicy. £8.00 but down to £3.75 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    Foam & Fortune’s Sudsations Bath Bliss Trio
    My Spa’s Soft Sanctuary Body Butter Collection

    3 body butters, each 50ml in size, in the fragrances of Botanical Serenity, Tranquil Bloom and Calm Comfort. Botanical Serenity’s fragrance is a mix of lavender, eucalyptus, patchouli and sage. Tranquil Bloom’s fragrance is lavender, eucalyptus, vetiver and jasmine. Calm Comfort is lavender, sweet orange, ho wood and cedar. £7.00 but down to £3.30 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    My Spa’s Soft Sanctury Body Butter Collection
    Skin Saints Fragrance Collection

    Out of all of the gifts I’ve seen in Tesco I want this one! This is a collection of 3 different fragranced eau de parfum’s from the brand Skin Saints. Included is Rouge (amber & warm woods), Miss Paris (soft iris & patchouli) and Cerise (cherry & almond blossom). Each 50ml in size, which will provide lots of fragrance. Beautifully packaged with a nice mix of different types of fragrance. Usual price is £14.00 but down to £6.60 (when using a Tesco Clubcard).

    Skin Saints Fragrance Collection

    So if you’re still looking for budget friendly gift ideas and stocking fillers, and you shop in Tesco, it really is worth having a look in their gift section. Would you buy any of these? More importantly, would you buy any of these items and keep them for yourself?

    *These are available instore and online. Prices and promotions correct at time of writing this post*.

  • Smoothie Skincare Products In Home Bargains Under £3.00!

    Many years ago, I used to be a bit of a skincare snob. The cheaper skincare products on the market I assumed would be poor quality because of their low price point. But I’ve discovered over time this isn’t always the case, and I’m open minded to skincare products that are more affordable. What’s an important fact is not everyone wants or can afford to buy more pricey products. A budget friendly range of skincare products called Smoothie in Home Bargains, has caught my eye for awhile now and no doubt other shoppers too. So what’s included in this collection and how much does each product cost?

    Smoothie Skincare Products In Home Bargains Under £3.00
    Vibe Check Creamy Cleanser

    Designed to be an effective cleanser without stripping the skin, Vibe Check Creamy Cleanser should be a quick and easy to use product. Light weight, gentle and great for those who don’t like to use washes or thicker cleansing products. £2.49 for 50ml.

    Vibe Check Creamy Cleanser
    That’s Eye-conic Eye Serum

    Helps with dark circles, puffiness and overall tired looking under eyes making this area appear fresher and more alive. £2.49 for 30ml.

    That’s Eye-conic Eye Serum
    Big Mood Face Serum

    It doesn’t mention fully what this serum is targeting skincare problem wise, but the packaging does say it ‘calms’ skin. So possibly geared towards problematic skin, but does say it should leave skin feeling and looking smooth. £2.99 for 50ml.

    Big Mood Face Serum
    Hits Different Face Mist

    A quick way to hydrate and freshen the skin in a spritz! Should be great to cool skin down, wake it up in the morning or relax it in the evening. £2.99 for 130ml.

    Hits Different Face Mist
    Dream Big Overnight Hydrating Mask

    To be used twice a week, this mask should be applied to clean skin at night and doesn’t need washing off. Should leave skin looking like its had a good night’s rest the following morning. £2.49 for 50ml.

    Dream Big Overnight Hydrating Mask
    It’s The Shine For Me Day Cream

    This day cream isn’t supposed to be heavy on the skin, but provides great moisturising in a light weight way. £2.99 for 50ml.

    It’s The Shine For Me Day Cream
    Is this range a dupe?

    I can’t comment on the ingredients but packaging wise this makes me think of Bubble. The colouring, even how the name Smoothie is positioned on the packaging is similar to Bubble.

    What do I think?

    This range of products is very eye catching thanks to the colour and shape of the packaging. Is it geared towards someone who is older in age? I don’t think so. More for under 25’s, at least definitely teens. This range seems quite generic in regards to it not targeting specific skin types e.g blemish prone, dry, aged, which can be seen as a good or bad thing. What I did like was how each product is fragrance free, which is a must for me when it comes to what I use on my face. Fragrance can be irritating. It can make skin issues (e.g hyperpigmentation) worse, and some people don’t just don’t want it in products! Not essential for all but a want for some.

    Price point is affordable, which many people want and need which really gives this a thumbs up. So if you wanted something simple product wise this may tick the box.