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Poundland #6 Skincare Range Review – My Honest Thoughts

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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?

Poundland's #6 Skincare Range Review

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

Poundland's #6 Skincare Range Review

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

Poundland's #6 Skincare Range Review

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?

Have you tried the #6 skincare range from Poundland? It's means to be an affordable alternative to more expensive high street ranges, but does it live up to all the hype? (I paid for the products myself, this review represents my true opinions #skincare #beauty

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Comments

  1. Chloe Taylor says

    October 2, 2018 at 5:50 pm

    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.

    Reply
  2. Dawn Samples says

    October 2, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    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

    Reply
  3. Ashleigh Allan says

    October 2, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    I love estee lauder night repair

    Reply
  4. Margaret Clarkson says

    October 3, 2018 at 9:19 am

    I like anything by Clarins

    Reply
  5. Kellie easthall says

    October 4, 2018 at 12:45 pm

    I like Balance Me products for skin as I have sensitive skin and it’s all natural ingredients. They are affordable too

    Reply
  6. cheryl hadfield says

    October 6, 2018 at 3:54 pm

    I love L’Oreal but have just purchased the poundland #6 range so will give it a go

    Reply
  7. Margaret Gallagher says

    October 7, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    I’m a NO 7 girl – I have allergies to so much I’M afraid to try any other

    Reply
  8. Aysha Begum says

    October 8, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    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.

    Reply
  9. Sarah-Jane Carter says

    October 13, 2018 at 9:08 am

    I have not tried this skincare range before but I will definitely be looking out for this xx

    Reply
  10. Debbie Birchall says

    October 14, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    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

    Reply
  11. Lorna Ledger says

    October 14, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
  12. Alica says

    October 15, 2018 at 11:39 am

    My favourite at the moment is Kiehl’s 🙂

    Reply
  13. maria says

    October 26, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    my favourite atm is alpha h skincare it’s been so good for my spots

    Reply
  14. Rachael Sexey says

    October 28, 2018 at 6:41 am

    The vitamin E range from Superdrug is excellent ❤

    Reply
  15. Natasha R-M says

    November 1, 2018 at 6:32 am

    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.

    Reply
  16. Ruth Wollerton says

    November 3, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    I love Temple Spa skincare, it makes my skin feel pampered and perfected. It’s not cheap, but the products last forever xxx

    Reply
  17. Rebecca Whatmore says

    November 4, 2018 at 7:14 am

    Never tried these but they look good. I like the No 7 range from Boots.

    Reply
  18. Angela MacDonald says

    November 4, 2018 at 8:46 am

    I love Clarins however, I have tried a range from Aldi which was also very good (and a good price!)

    Reply
  19. Denise Walton says

    November 4, 2018 at 11:56 am

    I use the the NIVEA night cream I have done for many years

    Reply
  20. Hayley Todd says

    November 4, 2018 at 6:28 pm

    I really love the Aldi Lacura Q10 range, my skin feels lovely and soft, tight and wrinkle free.

    Reply

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