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Like a lot of things in Poundland these days, this product will set you back more than a pound. It currently retails at £3 and is part of the chain's #6 skincare range.
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Hot on the heels of No7, Poundland has released an entire Vitamin C collection. Unlike No7, you won't have to spend a fortune to give it a try. The Poundland version is a whole £7.95 cheaper.
What we like about this toner:
It smells amazing - exactly how you would expect a Vitamin C product to smell. It has a good citrus scent and has a light consistency You feel as though it is doing something when you use it Leaves the skin with a slight tingling sensation Delivers that all-important glow
This product is sold in a generous 200ml bottle. We tried it it at night after cleansing and found it boosts the radiance of the skin and provides a good base for a serum and moisturising cream.
What we are looking for in a toner is a product that will remove any final traces of makeup and other debris, reduce the size of pores and leave the skin feeling refreshed and smooth.
This product performs on all fronts. In addition to Vitamin C, ingredients include glycolic acid and aloe vera.
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For glow-boosting properties, this is one of the best - if not the best - low-price toners on the market.
Boots Glow Jelly Moisturiser - This gel product has received mixed reviews on Boots' website. However, we recommend it. Available in peach or pineapple, it costs just £4 for a 50ml jar. Currently, Boots has a 2 for 3 offer and we have taken advantage of that to stock up.
Note: The pineapple version doesn't smell of anything. The peach version smells of... peaches.
The two versions also have slightly different consistencies.
Neither are what you would normally associate with a moisturiser, mainly because of the gel base.
The peach one, which we will refer to throughout this review, is a clear, set jelly formula. This probably puts a lot of consumers off but it really shouldn't.
Multi-purpose, clear moisturiser for £4
What we like about this moisturiser:
A little goes a long way It delivers that 'drenched in moisture'
sensation Smells good It's sticky (there are great skincare benefits to this and we outline them below) Works for hours (all night) Multi-purpose (explained below)
Right, let's talk about stickiness. We've seen reviews for this product that complain about how sticky it is. Trust us, it's a good thing. We've used this moisturiser over a serum at night and feel confident it provides a moisture barrier. In fact, our tester woke up with plump and hydrated skin. That means it locked in the treatment underneath.
Another perfect use for this moisturiser is as a primer. The tackiness is perfect. The product is vegan and ingredients include Niacinamide.
Mascaras are getting expensive. Some of the newest and best-selling products will set you back between £12 and £30. That is not an insignificant sum in these tough times.
A few coats of mascara can open up the eyes and define the face. Best of all, it complements any look - from a bare face to a full-on creative load. So, even if you prefer to look natural, this is the one beauty product everyone should own.
The trend for a full flutter false lash effect is still red hot. And, while you can now buy false eyelashes at bargain basement prices, most makeup lovers still prefer to enhance their lashes with mascara. It's less hassle and nine times out of ten longer-lasting.
Best budget mascara for the false lash effect
This product lifts the eyelashes without curling. The wand is slim and suitable for both upper and lower lashes.
Product performance (without a primer): Thickens and lengthens lashes from the first coat. Easily buildable. Great result after the second coat. Brilliant results with further coats. Lasts all day and can withstand rain and splashes.
This mascara is easy to remove with micellar water. Budge-proof until you want to take it off.
Issues: Minor clumping on the lower lashes but nothing that can't be quickly sorted with the wand.
