"After a £1.33 Home Bargains Purchase, My 11-Year-Old Woke Up at a Sleepover with a Stubbornly Dyed Face!"

Published on November 10, 2025 at 01:52 PM
Estimated Read Time:

SHE’D just wanted to have a cute pamper evening with her friends.

But Ellie’s was left regretting her decision after her face ended up being dyed pink.

Hand holding a pink "Raspberry Zest Face Mask" container.Ellie took to TikTok to share a video explaining that her daughter and friend had been using this Home Bargains face mask during a girls’ nightCredit: Tiktok/SimplyEllie A hand dipping a finger into a pot of pink goo.The pot contained a bright pink maskCredit: Tiktok/SimplyEllie A girl with a pink, stained face, wearing a black shirt, puts her hands together at the sink.And after using it, Ellie’s daughter ended up with a bright pink faceCredit: Tiktok/SimplyEllie A girl with a pink-dyed face from using a cheap face mask.Whatever they tried, nothing seemed to work in getting the colour offCredit: Tiktok/SimplyEllie

The 11-year-old and her pal had been enjoying playing with the at a girls’ night, when they decided to give a Raspberry Zest a try.

The small pot – which had come as part of a set from for £3.99 – was filled with bright pink coloured cream, which the girls applied with a brush.

However, things didn’t go to plan, as Ellie explained in a video on her TikTok page.

“When the kids decide to have a pamper night and use the raspberry zest face mask from Home Bargains,” she said.

The video then showed Ellie’s daughter, with her face looking noticeably pink.

Her friend was seen trying to scrub off the colour with a face wipe, but exclaimed that “it’s

“Do not use this face mask from Home Bargains,” Ellie wrote over the top of her video.

And she added in the comments: “When you let the kids have a pamper and they end up dyed for a while!”

In the comments, Ellie dismissed someone questioning if her daughter’s skin had reacted to the face mask, as she said: “It was definitely the face mask as the other two girls were the same!”

She added that it “took a good 24 hours to fully come off”.

In response to someone else, Ellie said she’s sent Home Bargains an email, but has yet to hear back.

People in the comments quickly thanked her for sharing the video, as one wrote: “I got my girls this for Christmas.

“Safe to say I’m returning it!”

“Ohh noo!! I’ve brought all my girls this from Home Bargains for Christmas!” another added.

“I knew what was coming but still gasped when she turned around,” a third said.

“I found this exact one in my daughter’s set and used it,” someone else commented.

What kind of skincare routine IS suitable for a child?

By Fabulous beauty editor Tara Ledden

For kids, skincare is simple, all it needs is a gentle cleanse where I’d recommend something like Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser, £9.99, and a soft flannel, muslin cloth or sponge is handy for that hard-to-budge dried ketchup.

If your child is experimenting with make-up, then a micellar water like Simple Micellar Cleansing Water, £2.50, is the quickest and easiest way to remove colour cosmetics.

Then a PH balanced, fragrance free moisturiser like CeraVe Moisturising Cream, £5, is a nice part of a bed-time routine and can often help them wind down as well as help keep their skin hydrated.

If your child suffers from eczema or dry skin, CeraVe is a great brand to use, as is Aveeno. They’re both gentle and nourishing, so won’t dry out skin or cause irritation, but stick to a moisturiser and cleanser to avoid overcomplicating things.

An SPF is great, especially during the summer, and Garnier Ambre Solaire Ultra-Light Sensitive Face Fluid SPF50+, £12, will work for the full family as it’s not greasy and sits well under make-up.

“Fair to say won’t take her stuff again – spent the day looking flushed!”

“Got the shower foam from Home Bargains,” another wrote.

“My partner thought it would be hilarious to spray it at me – my hair now has streaks of pink I cannot get out!”

While someone else said that shaving cream would have been the best way to get the colour off, adding: “Apply it on dry skin and wipe with a microfibre cloth.

“I’m a professional face painter.”

Home Bargains has been contacted for comment.

Bf035387-4795-4ef2-bc8e-325fc978fc5dLuckily her daughter saw the funny side – but the colour lasted for 24 hoursCredit: Tiktok/SimplyEllie

Prev Article "Premier League Injury Time Points: Arsenal's Late Setback at Sunderland Shakes Up the Standings"
Next Article Urgent Appeal: Concerns Rise for Missing 34-Year-Old Pregnant Woman Last Seen Four Days Ago—Police Urge Public to Call 999

Related to this topic:

GDPR Compliance

We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By continuing to use our site, you accept our use of cookies, Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service.

Search

Newsletter image

Subscribe to the Newsletter

Join 10k+ people to get notified about new posts, news and tips.

Do not worry we don't spam!