Over the winter, I have managed to use up a few beauty and skin-care products despite being in a third strict lockdown and not leaving the house most of the time. I decided to post these products to help me remember which products I would purchase again, and it may help others too. So, let's begin from left to right.
British Rose bubble bath: Included in a gift set to me, this bubble bath had a faint scent of rose when placed into running water. Would I buy it again? No, although this was a fairly decent product with a good lather, I would not buy it again.
Charles Worthington Volume & Bounce Body Booster Mousse: This product promises to add some bounce and body to your hair when sprayed on. Would I buy it again? I am not sure. When I went to use this product, I noticed that the product was damaged and had leaked out into my drawer before I really had the opportunity to use it; it's a product that I would only try if I have a reason to style up, and there has not been an opportunity in the past couple of years.
Good Housekeeping hand soap in 'peppermint swirl': I received this Christmas peppermint scent for the holidays one year. Would I buy it again? No, the product does not really lather up and does not have too much of a scent. It seems like a sub-standard product when compared to Bath & Body Works, which have a very similar hand soap.
Bath & Body Works mist in 'Fresh Sparkling Snow': This is a quick misting fragrance spray that is a fresh scent. Would I buy it again? Although I love the brand, I probably would not buy this mist again as it doesn't really have longevity. It is fine to use around the house or if just needing a quick top off to head to do a couple of errands.
Mary Elizabeth Spearmint & Tea Tree Nature Balm: This product can be used in multiple areas - lips, nails, hands, and heels. It contains moisturiser and is made from natural products. Would I buy it again? I found the product to personally be a bit too sticky instead of absorbant, so I would not purchase it again.
Fake Bake Sport Daily Tan: The fake tan product can be applied overnight or during the day over a few days to add a subtle glow to skin. Would I buy it again? No, and this is because I don't really do fake tanning. The product has a bad smell like most fake tan, and it gets on bed sheets and rubs off easier than it stays on skin.
Zolly Soy Candle in 'pink champagne': This little pink jar is a champagne-scented candle made with soy. The product smells like champagne and is a zingy and party scent rather than a soothing one. Would I buy it again? I received this as a free product, and the candle burned slowly to allow the maximum use of scent, but I would rather have it in a different scent.
Marks & Spencers mini essentials nail polish: There is not a colour on the nail polish, but it is a tiny little bottle of blue with glitter polish. This colour goes well with blue jeans and a casual look. Would I buy it again? I would if it was available, but I am happy to buy the same or similar colour in another brand. This brand did tend to apply fairly well and stay put.
Marks & Spencers lip gloss in 'wowee plum': This shimmery gloss has a faint purple tint to it. Would I buy it again? No, the product is far too sticky. My hair kept sticking to it.
Lyn Candles in 'cinnamon' and 'relaxation': I picked up these candles from a family-operated shop in Exmoor, and they had all sorts of different fragrances. Would I buy it again? Yes, the candles lasted a long while and burned evenly. I enjoyed both scents. The cinnamon was very festive for the cooler days, and the relaxation helped manage stress and long days.
Dove Energy Glow daily face moisturizer: This tinted facial moisturiser helps add much-needed moisture and glow to skin, a perfect combination for the dark winter months. Would I buy it again? I would consider purchasing this again, but the fragrance was not my favourite as it had that "tanning" scent.
Lush lip balm in 'Maple Taffy': This lip balm helps add deep moisturising to dry lips, and this product is one of the autumn flavours, The product is a little bit thick but is perfect if your lips are really needing extra TLC. Would I buy it again? I would purchase lip balms from this brand again.
Ed Hardy body lotion and perfume in 'Born Wild': I purchased these products in a gift set in the after-Christmas sales a few years ago. The scent is a fresh 'young' one. The body lotion had extra shimmer to it. Would I buy it again? I enjoyed the products and the fragrance. The perfume does not have the longevity that I would like, but it was fine to wear around the house to do some errands. I preferred the moisturiser more as it absorbed into skin and had a nice shimmer to it. However, I probably would not consider this a "must buy" product.
Mentos bath bombs: Designed for the bath based on the fruity Mentos sweet brand, these miniature bath bombs are a candy for the bath. Would I buy it again? No. I bought this product because of the packaging and because I love Mentos. I thought that it was cute. However, the product did not have any scent, and each bath bomb was individually-wrapped and a struggle to open when I wanted to use them.
TonyMoly "I'm Avocado" face mask: Avocado is good for the skin and helps keep it moisturised. This came in a cute package design with an illustrated avocado. Would I buy it again? I would not consider this product a "must buy"; I've used better moistirising masks.
Aliver exfoliating foot mask: I bought a pack of five of these lavender-scented foot masks to use to try to help me remove hard skin on the bottoms of my feet. The product is worn like socks, but you have to wear them for about 1.5 hours to get the full benefits. Would I buy it again? No, I actually did not have any change in my feet after using the products as directed.
Fruit Sorbet Antioxidant Peel-Off Mask by Superdrug: This product promises to protect and revitalise skin. Would I buy it again? I am a fan of the Superdrug face masks, so I would purchase this again.
Boots bath gel in banana and chocolate flavours: I received these products in a set of other Boots body lotions and shower gels. I used up the banana and chocolate flavours. Would I buy it again? No.
Oshima Tsubaki Hair Cream: The yellow tube is a leave-in conditioning product that promises to make hair shiny and moisturised. It includes camellia oil. The product should be applied to damp hair after a clean. Would I buy it again? No. This product was heavy on my hair and left it feeling and looking oily.
Additionally, I had lost the berry red shade of lip gloss that I was using, and I cannot remember the name. I was about twelve remaining applications of the product before finishing it when I dropped it at Spitalfields Market. I suspected where I dropped it, but I did not venture back to collect it because my feet were shot and there were a bit too many people around where I needed to go.
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