Both the bargain community and the beauty community were abuzz when the news dropped that Poundland would release their #6 skincare range. The range it designed to be a dupe for Boots’s iconic No. 7 range, but does something that costs one meagre pound really measure up to products that average £25 a piece?
I popped into my local Poundland so I could net some of the bargain skincare products. Sadly, the Grimsby store didn’t have any of the micellar water, so my review will fall a bit short!
In case I haven’t already made it clear, I paid for these products myself (because it costs more than £5 worth of product to woo me into opening my laptop).
#6 Skincare Range Review
Anti-Ageing Eye Cream
I wasn’t expecting much from this because I’ve tried a lot of eyecreams and only a few do what I want them to. My under eye area is very sensitive, can get incredibly dry and flakey, and the outer edges of my sockets have the beginnings of fine lines. I also have dark circles that nothing can shift.
Predictably, a £1 cream did nothing to shift my dark circles. I had flaky under eye skin when I started using the cream and after a week it had improved but was still too bad to put makeup on over, so I stopped using it. I think if my skin hadn’t be Sahara-dry then the cream would have done a good job at moisturising. It didn’t do anything to plump my fine lines either, but it was much better than I expected something that cost so little to be.
I’ve bought drug-store skincare before for around £5-6 and this was in line with experiences I’ve had with products at that price. I would say the cream is good value for how little it costs, but better products are out there for around £10.
Anti-Ageing Day Cream
This cream is thick but light and feels nice to apply, but does leave a shiny residue and looks a bit greasy under makeup. It smells nice and moisturises well, but I don’t think it does anything very special (or at all) in the anti-ageing stakes! For £1 it’s a nice moisturiser, but isn’t very anti-ageing.
Anti-Ageing Derma Serum
The serum is scentless and goes on smoothly. You can apply makeup over it and it doesn’t leave you shiny. I can’t really comment on what it does, because I didn’t notice it doing much. I have some visible pores on my cheeks and forehead that other serums shrink. While using this anti-ageing serum, I think my other serums wore off, because my pores seemed a bit worse after 2 weeks.
Anti-Ageing Collagen Filler
This was surprisingly good! Hid my fine lines well under makeup, probably the best product in the range!
Anti-Ageing Night Cream
I really quite like the night cream from the #6 skincare range. I find it very moisturising and when I wake up, my skin looks brighter. It smells like more expensive creams too, which I like at bedtime (I like my bed times to feel a bit luxurious!)
Again, like with the other products, I didn’t really notice and anti-ageing properties, but it has been a good moisturiser.
Overall Opinion of the #6 Skincare Range
For £1 pop it can’t be beaten, I’d go as far as to say you get a bit more than what you pay for. It doesn’t seem to be great at doing anti-ageing things, but I could be being overly harsh because I’ve experience better products with much higher price tags.
If your skincare budget is really tight, then I’d say it’s the best range you’ll get for the price, most products are in line with affordable drug-store brands that I’d pay around £6 for, so if you want a comprehensive range for under a tenner you’ll like this skincare range. If you’re in the market for far more effective anti-ageing products, then I’m afraid you’ll need to increase your budget.
Most of the products work well as good moisturisers, but if it’s the anti-ageing angle you’re set on, you should be investing in something else.
A final note for skincare lovers – you might want to read these articles:
- I tried Eyewake collagen eye gel and noticed results after two weeks.
- This is what I thought of a vegan flower peel serum.
- This list of face masks will suit any budget.
- If you’re in the market for younger looking skin, you’ll want to read about these AHA wands and this vitamin C serum by BEA.
- If you’ve read my whole beauty section and still want more, this site might be something you’re interested in: estheticshub.com
What are your go-to skincare faves?
I use the Simple skincare range due to having sensitive & dry skin. They contain vitamin E which is a great moisturiser and they have no added chemicals or fragrances. I have also used Clinique 3 step skincare.
I tend to use Nivea or L’Oreal products, I will definitely try the filler in the #6 range as I need to try tackle these fine lines x
I love estee lauder night repair
I like anything by Clarins
I like Balance Me products for skin as I have sensitive skin and it’s all natural ingredients. They are affordable too
I love L’Oreal but have just purchased the poundland #6 range so will give it a go
I’m a NO 7 girl – I have allergies to so much I’M afraid to try any other
I have dry skin. I’ve been using The Body Shop Vitamin E range which does wonders and makes my skin feel hydrared! Perfect for those cold winter months.
I have not tried this skincare range before but I will definitely be looking out for this xx
I’ve found that now that I’m in my 40’s my skin needs oil instead of moisturise as it helps nourish my skin and give it a more youthful glow. I use Tisserand body oil on my face as well as my body and often get complimented on my clear skin so I guess it must work – cruelty free and organic too xxx
I tried the Anti-Ageing Derma Serum, and it was ok as a daily work primer, but I would not see it as an anti ager 🙂
My favourite at the moment is Kiehl’s 🙂
my favourite atm is alpha h skincare it’s been so good for my spots
The vitamin E range from Superdrug is excellent ❤
I haven’t used this highlighted range. I regularly use Liz Earle skincare which is never tested on animals, always uses naturally active ingredients and does not cause me any sensitivity.
I love Temple Spa skincare, it makes my skin feel pampered and perfected. It’s not cheap, but the products last forever xxx
Never tried these but they look good. I like the No 7 range from Boots.
I love Clarins however, I have tried a range from Aldi which was also very good (and a good price!)
I use the the NIVEA night cream I have done for many years
I really love the Aldi Lacura Q10 range, my skin feels lovely and soft, tight and wrinkle free.