Product Review: Best Budget Beauty Buys - December 2013

It has been a while since I did my last Best Beauty Budget Buys – I have simply been busy. Insanely busy. Having a baby, selling your house and looking for a new one has just taken up a lot of my time lately, so I have been a little side tracked. Anyway, here my most recent suggestions for Best Beauty Budget Buys;

Palmolive Heavenly Hands Foaming Hand Wash*

 

Since Palmolive launched the foaming hand washes in 2012 I have been in love with these. With just a single pump, the liquid transfers into a soft creamy form, that gently washes the hands, without drying them out, and leaving behind a gorgeous scent. And now two new additions have just been launched; Jasmine and Passionfruit. Both smell absolutely amazing and are suitable for the whole family, while the Passionfruit version is also antibacterial, specifically formulated to kill germs, so it is perfect to keep by the kitchen sink.

RRP $3.29 (250mL Pump), and RRP $5.49 (500mL Refill) - available from supermarkets and selected pharmacies.

 

Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment Shaver*

 

Summer is upon us, so it’s time to bare the legs, which also means time to defuzz… And for that, the new Schick Intuition Pure Nourishment Shaver is perfect. The shaver has four blades for a close shave, so you don’t have to shave quite as often, and it has a strip with coconut and almond milk at the end of the blade which means that you don’t have to use shave gel, soap or body wash when shaving, which is great as I always run out of my shaving gel, and dry shaving is not a good idea!

The Coconut Milk and Almond Oil strip lathers up when used on wet skin, leaving the skin moisturised and incredibly soft afterwards. The shaver comes with two replacement blades and also a nifty little holder so you can keep it in the shower.

 

Garnier Fructis Nutri-Repair 3 Miraculous Oil

 

The last few years I’ve become addicted to hair oils. I use them daily. But some hair oils can be rather expensive – but not this relatively new baby from Garnier. The oil is enriched with argan oil and promises to condition and repair dry, damaged and dull hair, and provide protection from heat styling. I use this oil after I wash my hair to add moisture, after I’ve styled it to get rid of any frizz, and on days I don’t wash it to give my hair added shine. It has a lovely fruity scent, and it very concentrated, just 2-3 pumps is all it takes in my long thick hair, so the generous 150ml bottle will last you a long time. An absolute bargain!

RRP: $11.95 (150ml) – available from Priceline, select pharmacies, and supermarkets

 

Colour Theory Lipgloss*

 

Colour Theory is a new brand that has been developed with four simple and low price points, $4, $6, $8 and $10. This lipgloss in the colour Strawberry Sorbet is a pale pink colour that is perfect to use on its own for a casual day time look or it can be used on top of your lipstick as a finishing touch.

It has a nice glossy finish with lovely subtle golden shimmers throughout, yet without being over the top shimmery. It is easy to apply and has a nice moisturising feeling on the lips, without being sticky or tacky. It is available in 8 beautiful shades, and come at an absolute bargain price!

RRP: $8 (3ml) – Available from Amcal and Guardian Pharmacies 

*These products were kindly provided for consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

So there you go, these are my most recent suggestions Best Budget Beauty Buys? Have you tried any of these products? Or keen to?

 

Product Review: Best Beauty Bargain Buys – 6.09.2013

The last few weeks I have been doing a post on Best Bargain Beauty Buys, and thought I’d continue this series, as I use so inexpensive products on a daily basis, so here are my picks this week;

 

*Colgate Optic White Toothpaste – RRP: $7.99 (110g) – Available from Priceline, pharmacies, and supermarkets

 

 

I stopped drinking coffee over a year ago, when I got pregnant. I’d gone from drinking countless cups (actually mugs) a day of strong coffee, and then I went complete cold turkey. It was tough, but I somehow survived. I had thought that I’d get withdrawal headaches etc, but actually I didn’t, rather I was quickly feeling so much better for not drinking that much coffee. But drinking all that coffee had caused one thing, my teeth were no longer as white as they used to be. But being pregnant, I didn’t want to turn to teeth whitening, I didn’t even feel like using whitening toothpastes, so I had to live with it. After now having given birth 10 weeks ago, I have started using the Colgate Optic White Toothpaste to see if Colgate could live up to the promise of three shades whiter teeth after four weeks use – and while I am not sure that my teeth are three shades whiter (how are you supposed to measure that!!), they do seem whiter, brighter and less stained. And nothing brightens up your face more than a pearly white smile!!

 

*Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Scrub – RRP: $13.95 (140g) – Available from Priceline, pharmacies, and supermarkets

 

If you have seen my previous reviews, you’d know that I love the Aveeno Positively Radiant product range, and this Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Scrub is no exception. Like the rest of the Positively Radiant product range, this scrub smells amazing and it has superfine beads, that are so tiny that you can hardly feel that it is a scrub, - until you’ve rinsed your face. Then you realise how effective they are, as your skin is left so soft and smooth and glowing, without causing any irritation or redness. And because the beads are so fine, it is so gentle too, so suitable for daily use, even for those with sensitive skin.

 

*Models Prefer Moisture Lust Lipstick in Fairy Floss – RRP: $11.99 – Available from Priceline

 

 

This lipstick from Models Prefer is like a lip butter, offering the benefits of a lip balm, yet giving the lips a sheer tint with a glossy sheen at the same time, but while it is sheer, the colour can easily be built up a little. It is so smooth to apply to the lips. It has a good wear of a few hours, and once it has worn off, the lips feel soft and moisturised, no doubt due to containing Vitamin E.

 

 

I love that It is paraben free, and also contains UVA and UVB filters to protect the lips from sun damage. The colour Fairy Floss is a subtle pink colour that just highlights the colour of my lips, and adding the sheen too. At just $11.99 this lipstick is a bargain buy with great quality comparable to other more expensive but similar products on the market.

 

Nivea Pure & Natural Body Lotion - $7.99 (400ml) – Available from Priceline, pharmacies, and supermarkets

 

 

I have a fond relationship with Nivea. I have grown up using the products, and to this day I find that you can always rely on their products being efficient and great value for money. What excites me about this body lotion is that it unlike other Nivea body lotions is made 95% natural ingredients, and it doesn’t contain any chemical nasties including parabens, colourants, silicones or mineral oils. And usually Nivea products have this special Nivea scent, but not this body lotion, as it has the most gorgeous fresh green scent. The body lotion comes in an easy to use pump bottle, and is light and absorbs easily leaving the skin thoroughly moisturised. At just $7.99 for such a large bottle, this is a bargain find!

 

*Dove Pure Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant - RRP: $3.89 – Available from Priceline, pharmacies and supermarkets

 

 

 

Like everyone else, I rely on a deodorant to keep me fresh and sweat-free, but would prefer to use a more natural alternative, without quite going to the extent of waving a crystal rock under my armpits. So I love the fact that Dove has launched an efficient deodorant free from parabens, colourants, alcohol and fragrance, but at the same time still containing 1/4 moisturising cream to continuously care for and moisturise your armpits. I have previously reviewed the Dove Pure Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant, but have repurchased several times already, at just $3.89, this is truly a bargain buy!

* Products were kindly provided for consideration, and have reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

So there you go, these are my bargain beauty picks for this week.

Have you tried any of these? Which bargain products do you swear by?

 

Product Review: Best Beauty Bargain Buys – 30.08.2013

The last few weeks I have been doing a post on Best Bargain Beauty Buys, and as mentioned, while I do splurge on high end products, I also purchase a lot of inexpensive products, that I use on a daily basis that are inexpensive, simply because they are efficient and fantastic products that I enjoy using – and as it appears that I am not the only one with habits like that, and by request, I’ll continue making the Best Bargain Beauty Buys a regular feature on my blog, so here are this week’s picks;

 

*Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body Wash – RRP: $9.99 (354ml) – Available from Priceline, pharmacies and supermarkets

 

While I don’t have particularly dry or sensitive skin, my skin is a lot drier during winter and that’s when I enjoy using the Aveeno Daily Moisturising Body Wash which is soap free and hence extremely gentle on the skin. In spite of being soap free, it creates a nice lather and thoroughly but gently cleanses the skin. I also used this body wash I was pregnant, as being so gentle, it helped soothe the itch skin on especially my tummy. I love that it has such a faint but neutral scent, which also makes it suitable for the whole family.

 *Garnier BB Eye Roll-On – RRP: $13.95 (7ml) – Available from Available from Priceline, pharmacies and supermarkets.

 

Like most others I have taken a liking to BB creams, so I was quite excited when I heard that Garnier had launched a BB Eye Roll-On. This BB Eye Roll-On is basically an eye cream and concealer in one as it helps moisturise the skin and long term it works on reducing dark circles and fine lines, all while the tinted formula immediately correct and covers dark circles.

Thanks to the little rollerball, it is so easy to us, also gently massaging the eye area at the same time to help reduce puffiness. While I do find that I need to blend the concealer with my fingers, I am loving this all-in-one formula, as it really does help quickly disguise the bags I have under my eyes, and even out the skin tone.

The colour light matches my skin tone well

The BB Eye Roll-On blended

Pantene Pro-V Night Miracle Essence – RRP: 8.95 (90ml) - Available from Priceline, pharmacies and supermarkets

 

When I’ve neglected giving my hair a deep treatment, I love this over nigh treatment from Pantene. Just a few pumps of this serum into my hair is all that’s required. The serum has a lovely fruity scent , and it absorbs quickly and completely so it doesn’t leave stains or residue on my pillow. And in the morning I can either style my hair, or wash it, but regardless my hair left feeling soft and deeply moisturised.  How easy is that!!

 

Dove Summer Glow Body Lotion – RRP: $7.36 (200ml) - Available from Priceline, pharmacies and supermarkets

Spring is just a few days away, so at this time of the year I am paler than ever – and being a little run down having newborn, and getting up in the middle of the night for night feeds, I am looking even paler! And that’s when a good self tanner is handy to give you that extra glow. I love the Summer Glow from Dove, as it is a normal body lotion with just a touch of self-tanner, so you can build it up by using it more frequently if you like, or do as me, and just use it once or twice each week.

*Neutrogena Oil-Free Moisture – RRP: $13.12 (118ml) - Available from Priceline, pharmacies, and supermarkets
 

Being at the age where I need to use anti-ageing cream, I always use a serum, morning and night. However, having combination skin, always prone to breakouts, also means that a rich serum feels like more than sufficient for my skin, yet I am aware that the experts say to always use a moisturiser on top of the serum to ’lock in’ the moisture and nutrients of the serum – and that’s when I love using the Oil-Free Moisture from Neutrogena. The moisturiser is fragrance free and it is very gentle, and it absorbs into the skin quickly. It is also very lightweight and oil-free, yet gives my skin moisture, but without leaving my skin feel greasy, or like it is suffocating. It comes in a bottle with a pump that is so easy to use, and as the bottle is so huge, 2-3 times the size of a normal moisturiser, this is an absolute bargain buy!

*Products were kindly provided for consideration, and have been reviewed in accordance with my Disclosure Policy.

 

So there you have it, this week’s pick of effective, but cheap beauty products.

Have you tried any of these products? Which products do you turn to when money is tight?