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  • 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!

  • Bath Time With Aldi’s Lacura Sugared Berries Bath Bomb

    I make no secret how much I love the supermarket Aldi. It’s a one stop shop not only for food but also for some affordable and interesting skincare, body care and bath and shower products. So it’s very rare for me not to come home with something from their own brand called Lacura. One of the last purchases I made to indulge in a bit of pampering was Aldi’s Lacura Sugared Berries Bath Bomb. 180g for £1.99.

    Aldi’s Lacura Sugared Berries Bath Bomb
    Why did I buy this?

    The way this is packaged it’s difficult NOT to notice this so it automatically caught my eye. Not only was it new, a product I like and use, well presented and in a nice fragrance… it was also under £2.00! SOLD!

    Packaging

    The packaging of this is striking. I love how this comes in a box because it makes it a touch more special and great for gifting. Very colourful, almost 1960’s like because of the flowery, abstract patterns in pink, yellow, orange, brown and mint green. Fun and not taking itself too seriously.

    The Bath Bomb

    Round in shape and a little bigger than a tennis ball. Smooth, chalky like in look and feel and mid pink in colour. No other detailing, one block colour and pretty standard in appearance for a bath bomb.

    Fragrance

    Would I describe this as sugared berries? No. There is a slight sweetness to it but I wouldn’t describe it as berry like. I’m not too sure what it does resemble as it’s not distinctive enough. In fact, I would say this leans more towards floral than fruit in fragrance. But even saying that, I still think this isn’t scented enough to categorise it correctly. The fragrance isn’t strong, it’s not unpleasant, just not punchy enough in my opinion.

    In the bath

    This fizzed well when placed in the water and immediately released colour, turning the clear water into a beautiful shade of pink. Very inviting. There was no bubbles but a little foam. The bath bomb didn’t disappear fully and needed a helping hand to break up but was easy to do. Did I get much fragrance? There was fragrance but it was soft.

    I found this bath very relaxing. The colour of it was quite soothing and the now infused water was non irritating to my currently temperamental skin. I wasn’t too sure how my skin would react to this but no problems in or out of the bath. My skin didn’t dry out or play up, and I noticed a hint of fragrance on my skin.

    Recommended?

    I can be very particular when it comes to bath bombs. But I thought this one was ok! It didn’t wow me, it didn’t give me the most amazing bath experience ever but I didn’t dislike it either. What it was though was a decent quality product. Nice colour, packaged well, affordable and created a decent bath. Downside? The fragrance! Firstly, it needed to smell like how it was marketed to be. And the fragrance needed to be stronger! Improve this and the bath bomb would be so much nicer to use. Recommended? If you want something basic and cheap and you happen to be in Aldi anyway, it’s a yes from me.