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What's the one beauty product you swear by?

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petitpois Wed 28-Sept-16 12:06:16

Since reading the thread on decluttering I've been inspired and am clearing out all the little trial beauty products and other gunk I have accumulated over the years (probably a lot of it out of date!). Got me thinking about what I actually use and which products I wouldn't be without. What's the one thing you swear by? Mine is my lipstick (although tbh it probably counts as two because I mix two colours). If I'm feeling drab it's the one thing that perks me up and makes me feel 'done' and ready to face the day.

NotTooOld Thu 29-Sept-16 18:29:15

gulligranny - I have some of those tweezers with a light. They are called LaTweeze. I bought mine ages ago on a flight to Spain (from the airline magazine, I mean) but I think you can get them from Amazon. I managed to get a new battery for mine from Amazon so feel sure they also sell the tweezers. They are very good.

Craftycat Thu 29-Sept-16 18:27:24

Eyebrow pencil- I have none & without them I look permanently surprised! Having said that I do full 'slap' every day but masacara & powder foundation are a must too.

BlueBelle Thu 29-Sept-16 17:32:37

Just my eye liner

chicken Thu 29-Sept-16 17:28:35

Argan oil, better than any of the expensive moisturisers and It's transformed the condition of my nails which were driving me to despair. Try the website Simply Argan-- they often have special offers and they have a good loyalty point system.

VIOLETTE Thu 29-Sept-16 17:28:21

Lipstick ! never leave home without it ! ...I have several small draws full ...I know I should go through them and cull a load ...but every time I try, I think 'how can I live without that colour ...(you probably can't get it now .....!) ...I discovered also I have so many new, unwrapped lippys, I really HAVE to do something about them .....

gulligranny Thu 29-Sept-16 16:45:50

Like several others, can't do without my mascara.

Rosieroe, where did you get tweezers with a light on? They sound just what I need.

Rosieroe Thu 29-Sept-16 16:20:15

I love my Elemis Marine Cream moisturiser. I wish I could find a cheaper alternative but nothing else I've tried compares. (I also couldn't do without my tweezers, which have a little light on them, and a good magnifying mirror, to catch stray hairs growing where they shouldn't.)

Carolpaint Thu 29-Sept-16 16:05:52

Sorry will not even answer the door without full slap on. LancomeEnergie de Vie Perly Lotion, put on before make up cannot now do without, night and morning £36? But lasts four months. Try it, at the same time ask the Lancôme lady to include some samples of other things in the range but ask nicely. I had both cataracts done too, the rest of my make up I continued to put on, why not pre op dye your lashes? Long before the 28 days I was back using mascara, as everything had healed, flew up to Scotland the next day too

Stella14 Thu 29-Sept-16 16:01:16

Tweezers!

Disgruntled Thu 29-Sept-16 15:41:18

I slap coconut oil around everywhere, lavishly. I do like mascara, but - eek, hadn't realised I wouldn't be allowed it after a cataract op - I've not got anything booked but I do have two cataracts.

minimo Thu 29-Sept-16 15:08:25

Eyebrow pencil. Defines my face and really makes such a difference. Feel positively naked going out without it.

blueskies Thu 29-Sept-16 15:06:16

I've been using Vichy Lumineusse Moisturiser 01 Clair for 15 years as it is the only product I feel comfortable with following treatment for facial skin cancer. It was discontinued a few years ago and I have managed to find tubes in various places. I always visit local chemists on holiday but now have reached the end of the road! I thought I had discovered some on Amazon and ordered two but they've just arrived and they are the wrong colour (dore).I really don't know what I will do now. Nothing else is the same. I know it seems trivial but I feel -- glum I suppose....

grannypiper Thu 29-Sept-16 15:05:39

I am with sue01, vaseline is just fantastic, everytime i wear it has lipstick other ladies ask where to buy it. My ex mother in law worked with a plastic surgeon who told all of his patients to use vitamin E cream (preferably superdrugs own)




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Lindajane Thu 29-Sept-16 14:52:29

Until a few months ago I would have said mascara, but after having a cataract op and not being able to wear any eye makeup for six weeks, I realise I don't need it! I've got used to my appearance without it.

KatyK Thu 29-Sept-16 14:45:38

Oil of Ulay (or Olay as they now call it) - the original stuff. I've used it for as long as I can remember and at 67 I'm pretty much wrinkle free smile

hulahoop Thu 29-Sept-16 14:42:35

I like soap and glory body spray which I use everyday . Would be lost without eyebrow kit since eyebrows went and came back sparse . I would miss moisturiser with sun cream which again I use most days

Jan51 Thu 29-Sept-16 14:12:15

A moisuriser with sunscreen is a must every morning, usually Simple. Superdrug spray on moisturiser for the rest of me. Gives a fine spray and works when can is held at any angle so great for back of legs and back of shoulders. Only wear make-up when I go somewhere special.

JackyB Thu 29-Sept-16 14:01:55

I can't think of anything I couldn't manage without, but I am constantly reaching for the tweezers. As soon as I feel a whisker growing I have to get at it or I will start trying to pull it out with my fingers (daft!) and it goes red and sore and forms a spot.

joannewton46 Thu 29-Sept-16 14:00:52

Sleep!

shysal Thu 29-Sept-16 13:53:59

I learnt about tube mascara on a Gransnet thread. It is great! Stays put with no panda eyes, until soaked with water for removal. It survived a trip to the eye hospital with application of dilation drops when I forget to remove it.
I think mascara makes the most difference to my appearance.

LouLou21 Thu 29-Sept-16 13:48:59

No matter which mascara I use it always clumps and makes me look as if I have spidery lashes. Also it runs on my glasses!

jackiekiel Thu 29-Sept-16 13:27:23

Aloe Vera gel from health food shops is a good all over moisturiser that disappears into the skin without leaving a greasy residue. And it's very cheap!
My hair is pure white but to give it some warmth and achieve a soft honey colour I use John Frieda's Glaze in a dark brown colour. I leave it on for about five minutes, then rinse it off. I think it's been taken off the market now but I managed to find some online. Can't think what I'm going to do when that's finished.

Humbertbear Thu 29-Sept-16 12:52:19

No 7 moisturisers and powder, L'Oréal foundation , Charlotte Tilsbury eye shadow pencils.
Used to use everything Clinique but retirement doesn't run to it.

Legs55 Thu 29-Sept-16 12:16:18

Has to be Mascara as my lashes are invisible without it although I don't wear it unless I am going (popping to local shop doesn't count) out & then will add lipstick or tinted lip balm. smile

Can't wear any type of foundation - skin erupts. sad

Eyeshadow - rarely

Nivea for most of my needs, cleanser (face & eyes) & moisturiser.

I've got very sensitive skin so don't experiment normally No7 for all my cosmetic needs grin

seacliff Thu 29-Sept-16 11:52:21

I used to love Cleanse and Polish, but can't afford it now.

I have found Superdrug similar - www.superdrug.com/Skincare/Superdrug-Naturally-Radiant-Hot-Cloth-Cleanser-150ml/p/516251. I really like it, and it's much cheaper.

I also love the Eye Brightening cream in same range, works for me, and under £3.