LOCKDOWN can take its toll on our moods. It is too easy to veg out and not feel so great about yourself when stuck indoors.
But a little self-care can help and while beauticians’ and hairdressers’ salons might be closed, a little DIY pampering can work wonders for your spirits.
Here are some great deals up for grabs . . .
A LITTLE BOOST: When I’m a little down in “normal” times, I often treat myself to a facial. Obviously, with lockdown that isn’t happening.
But I recently discovered the Magnitone LiftOff. It’s a great at-home device that plumps and perks up the face in under five minutes using microcurrents.
A salon would charge at least £70 and similar at-home devices can cost around £160. But the Magnitone is just £50 at Boots, down from £90.
SAVE: £40
NAILED IT: I love getting gel nails and not having to worry about re-doing them every few days.
I have been using the Elite99 Gel Starter Kit, £26.99 at Amazon. That is far cheaper than similar kits for £89 and has everything you need for multiple manicures.
A single manicure costs me £28 every two weeks, so this is well worth it in the long run.
SAVE: £62.01
HAIR WE GO: Luxurious locks can be had with an at-home hair mask, made using ingredients from your food cupboard. Combine one egg with a cup of milk, a dash of lemon juice and 2 tbsp of olive oil.
Soak your hair in the mix, then wash out. This is far cheaper than a mask at the hairdresser, and the Kérastase Nutritive Hair Mask, loved by celebs, for £27.35 at allbeauty.com.
SAVE: £27.35
GOT YOU SALTED: Nothing beats a relaxing soak in the tub, does it? An Epsom salt bath is just the thing to soothe aching limbs, whether from being cooped up or from a long run.
And at lloydspharmacy. co.uk you can nab 1kg for £2.49, down from £4.99.
SAVE: £2.50
- All prices here are correct at time of going to press. Offers are subject to availability.
Deal of the day
THE Salter Nutri Pro 1,200W blender is on offer for £34.99, down from £44.99, at robertdyas.co.uk.
SAVE: £10
Cheap treat
M&S has launched mini Marmite Cheesy Crumpets. A ten-pack is £7 – and they are part of the retailer’s four-for-three party-food offer.
Giselle’s little helper
SMARTY, the SIM-only mobile network, has launched its Black Friday deal early with 50GB data for just £12 a month, down from £15 – a saving of 20 per cent.
There is no contract, so customers have total flexibility and control. Offer ends on December 8.
Visit smarty.co.uk to grab the bargain.
Top swap
A ONE-litre bottle of Ocean Spray cranberry juice is £2.30 at Tesco.
But you can pick up a litre-bottle of Tesco’s own cranberry juice for just £1.20.
SAVE: £1.10
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Shop and save
PERFECT for choc lovers, Thorntons’ Christmas chocolate collection box is £10 at Tesco – but just £5 for Clubcard members.
SAVE: £5
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