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What are your top 5 beauty items that you can't do without ?

(115 Posts)
pollyparrot Thu 28-Jan-16 17:04:35

Nivea anti age hand cream

Dove shampoo

Dove conditioner

Nail clippers

Hairbrush

grannylyn65 Thu 28-Jan-16 16:59:16

I may need to rethink my routine!!

NanKate Thu 28-Jan-16 16:58:03

Yes you can Teetime I'm in a generous mood. grin

Teetime Thu 28-Jan-16 16:55:19

There are more - can I have another five?

Teetime Thu 28-Jan-16 16:54:26

Liz Earle cleanser, toner and moisturiser - can they be one please as they are used in one process.

Clarins Lip oil

Nivea body lotion for extra dry skin (scaly legs)

Clarins Wonder Perfect Mascara

Clarins Instant Smooth primer

kittylester Thu 28-Jan-16 16:20:30

Moisturiser
Volumising hair stuff
Hair spray
bb cream
Lipstick
Nail file

I know that's 6 but it takes a lot to look this good! grin

loopylou Thu 28-Jan-16 16:16:34

Perfume
Moisturiser
Bath Oil
Nail file
Decent shampoo ('Touch of Silver' at the mo')

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 28-Jan-16 15:25:51

I like Aussiebrand stuff too!

Hair volumising foam
Above named shampoo
Thing wot plucks chin hairs (battery operated)
Day cream
Foundation liquid

WilmaKnickersfit Thu 28-Jan-16 15:10:37

Nail file (good quality glass file - can't remember the brand)
Moisturiser (cheap as chips Boots own brand Simply Sensitive)
Shampoo (Aussie brand)
Lip salve (Chapstick)
Root coverup (Charles Worthington)

Falconbird Thu 28-Jan-16 14:45:09

All of the above plus Johnson's Baby Cream and Lotion, been using it for over 40 years and my skin is quite good for my age (69).

Charleygirl Thu 28-Jan-16 14:34:41

Tweezers
Olay moisturiser
Nail clippers/scissors
A comb

Tigergranny Thu 28-Jan-16 14:25:42

Tinted lip balm (I use Korres or the pink vaseline)
Bourjois cc cream - much better than most of the higher end foundations I've used.
TWEEZERS - for my brows and occasional bristly chin hair grin
Facial cleanser - Liz Earle devotee
Concealer - still trying to find the best one...any recommendations? I've got very noticeable dark rings

Indinana Thu 28-Jan-16 14:20:25

Tweezers
Eyebrow pencil
Olay moisturiser
Hair straighteners
Nail clippers/scissors

grannylyn65 Thu 28-Jan-16 14:16:52

I don't have any!!!!grin

NanKate Thu 28-Jan-16 14:15:52

Tweezers
Lip balm
Backcombing brush
Foundation liquid
Nail file