I love a good weekend pamper session, so I thought I'd do a post showing how you can have some me-time without spending loads on products! Because if it's gonna be every week it can't always be Lush everything...
For cute and affordable candles, Bomb Cosmetics is my favourite place to shop. I really must place another order as I'm running out of all my favourite fragrances in the tinned candle range (£7.99 each). The fragrance Scones & Cream is lovely for this time of year.
If you're after yummy-smelling shower gels I absolutely love the Dolly's Mixtures Shower Gels that you can buy for just £2 from Asda. My favourite is Red Velvet Cupcake; it's just heavenly and anything Red Velvet is a winner in my eyes. They lather up so beautifully and the scents aren't excessively sweet and artificial.
For a body butter afterwards, I really like the Beauticology ones I got in the Gingerbread House Gift Set (£10.81) for Christmas. The entire brand is like an affordable version of Philosophy and I just can't stop sniffing myself whenever I use the Creamy Marshmallow Frosting Body Butter.
In terms of nail colours, Barry M is one of my favourite brands full stop and the fact their bottles cost just £3.99 each is a bonus! The Gelly Formula is my favourite and the shades I love most are Mustard, Lychee and Almond.
Finally, the best face masks you can get on a budget are Montagne Jeunesse which cost between £1 and £1.49. The single-use sachets come in such a range of flavours you can have fun and experiment to find something that works for your skin type or just to find something yummy! I was recently sent some for combination/oily skin to try: Tea Tree Face Spa*, Spa Argile Rose* and Hot Spring Sauna*. So far I've been loving the Tea Tree; my skin responds so well to Tea Tree Oil and I'd recommend it to anyone prone to blemishes. It's great for using after a night out if you're like me and every alcoholic drink and burger you ever consume shows as a spot on your face the next day! Try using this the morning after; it's so invigorating and will stop you from having a hangover breakout.
Which affordable pampering products do you recommend?
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I've been using the Beauticology Gingerbread set too and it's gorgeous! It smells amazing. I keep hearing about the Dolly Mixtures Shower Gels, so i'll have to keep an eye out for them.
ReplyDeleteAntonia x | Fifi and the Diamonds
They're lovely - I'm sure you'll find a flavour you love :) xx
DeleteChecking out Scones & Cream right now! I love your little rose candles :)
ReplyDeleteThank you :) I got those ones from Urban Outfitters xx
DeleteI love the look of the Dolly Mixture Shower Gel, think I'll add that to my next asda delivery. I like Sainsburys rip off version of Soap & Glory called Dirty Works, their detox face mask is amazing, love their body butter and face cream too they smell divine x
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They sound lovely, will have to check them out! xx
DeleteI like this post & agree with your words that "it can't always be Lush everything..." I also love Barry M nail paints, their shades are awesome!
ReplyDeletexx, marinasirmais
Their range is amazing, right :) xx
DeleteLove love loved this post! I adore the look of the Almond Barry M polish will have to look out for it. I adore the Montagne Jeunesse masks such great products for the price x
ReplyDeleteJordan | Keep Dreaming ♥
Glad you enjoyed it and completely agree :) xx
DeleteI love Barry M gelly nail polishes - they are one of my all time favourites :) I do love a bit of Lush but it is nice to find alternatives xx
ReplyDeleteBrenda BusyBee | Bella & Bear Professional 15 Piece Makeup Brush Set Giveaway
Mine too and I'm exactly the same :) xx
DeleteLoved this! Im so in need of a pamper day/night! Those Barry M shades are gorgeous!
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Aw glad you liked :) xx
DeleteI love this post, another great one! I really like the Warming Face Mask from The Body Shop. Slightly more pricey than the ones you've recommended, but definitely worth it! Abi | RamblingsofaBlonde
ReplyDeleteI love that one too! I really rate the Body Shop's Skincare :) xx
DeleteI love the Dolly mixtures shower gels, they all smell so good! I had a vanilla one last time but am definitely getting their cotton candy one next time! cottonandcandie xx
ReplyDeleteThey're so yummy smelling :D xx
DeleteI love yves Rocher products for pampering x
ReplyDeleteHeather | Of Beauty & Nothingness
I really need to place an order! xx
DeleteOoooo I'm gonna look out for them Dolly's Mixtures Shower Gels next time I'm in Asda!!
ReplyDeleteallthatshimmers.co.uk xo
Definitely worth your £2! xx
DeleteWhat a fab idea for a post :) I love those face mask sachets they're so much fun!
ReplyDeleteMy budget pamper is having a hot shower/bath and pretty much covering myself head to toe in coconut oil for the night lol! (except my face because it's too clogging)
Kat | www.kathorrocks.com
Oooh I'll have to try that haha xx
DeleteGotta love Barry M as they are so affordable and have some great colours. I also am loving the mask by Montagne Jeunesse as again they are so affordable and come on handy one use packet, I usually take them when I travel :)
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That's such a good call! xx
DeleteThis is a very lovely and affordable pamper collection. My skin is the same when I eat crap!! I may need to try these masks as I keep seeing them in the drug store...thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteYeah there's such a huge selection of them :) xx
DeleteI want to try those polishes! I have heard a lot of good things about them!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely recommend them! xx
DeleteAsda are always my go to place for some pamper bargains, I just fill my basket right up!
ReplyDeleteAnnabel ♥
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I love Barry M Nail paints! If you ever went on my blog, you would see how much I do! :P Their formulas are amazing and you can get 3 or 4 for the price of 1 O.P.I shade! :)
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Ellie,xx
Elephant stories and more
I completely agree - I love them! xx
DeleteThis is such a great post and really shows that a lot doesn't need to spent for a good pamper :) I really like using Soap & Glory products as they often have good offers on and last a while :)
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Glad you liked it :) love a bit of Soap & Glory too! xx
DeleteGreat post! If done right, pampering can be inexpensive yet effective!!
ReplyDeleteAngie x | Chocolate & Lipstick || UK Beauty and Lifestyle Blog
Yeah, I completely agree :) xx
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