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Lurkers' week: What’s the one beauty/grooming product you can’t live without?

(94 Posts)
CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 10-Mar-20 09:27:02

(We’ve picked up loads of great recommendations from gransnetters over the years - thank you - so very much looking forward to adding to our lists. This despite the fact we had some nasty near-injuries with the hair plucking spring thing that was very en vogue on the forums a few years back)

BStP Tue 10-Mar-20 16:39:05

I cannot live without the Body shop Vitamin E moisturiser

seadragon Tue 10-Mar-20 16:43:59

Natural Collection lipstick from Boots - sadly discontinued last year... I'd only been using it a few months having assumed it couldn't be any good at only £2 a tube... I had planned to ginger up Gransnet in a protest campaign but never got round to it. I comment occasionally on posts but haven't started one yet...I don't think...... Everything else feathers all over my face now I can no longer get a replacement Clinique lip brush.... I may have to go naked into the world...

Sawsage2 Tue 10-Mar-20 16:52:54

Head and shoulders shampoo. The TV advert is actually true!

Didolizzy Tue 10-Mar-20 16:54:55

First post. Couldn't be without Laura Geller balance n brighten or an eyebrow 'filler inner'

Hobo Tue 10-Mar-20 17:04:58

Love eyeshadow, mostly neutral shades and coloured eye pencil. I do my eyes every day and have told my DD to make sure my eyes are made up when I'm lying in my coffin! I know I'm an eccentric old lady, but do love my eye makeup smile

mrshat Tue 10-Mar-20 17:42:39

Liz Earle Superskin Moisturizer !

Cam69 Tue 10-Mar-20 18:07:06

Got to be foundation as my skin is quite 'patchy' and red in places so my foundation evens it out - love IT which also has SPF.

Yangste1007 Tue 10-Mar-20 18:13:52

Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish
Origins tinted moisturiser with 40 SPF
Clinique Power Lash Mascara

glammanana Tue 10-Mar-20 18:21:07

Dior liquid foundation a bit pricey but worth every penny.

kelleensc Tue 10-Mar-20 18:24:41

Mascara for me too!

Orosa Tue 10-Mar-20 18:48:14

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish
Witch Hazel
Mascara
A good foundation

monk08 Tue 10-Mar-20 19:01:18

Boots gylcerin and rosewater toner and moisturizer

jacalpad Tue 10-Mar-20 19:04:50

Hair straighteners for me. I do like to wear eyeshadow and mascara if I am going out.

angie95 Tue 10-Mar-20 19:16:33

Mascara, that's the only make up ,I wear

boho43 Tue 10-Mar-20 19:20:17

For me it’s got to be Body Shops Vitamin E Rich Moisturiser & Revlon Chubby Sticks Lipsticks.

Can’t go out without my lippy!

Treebee Tue 10-Mar-20 19:46:59

Mascara for me too, though like others I’m still on the search for the ideal one. I don’t want a curved or spiral or huge brush, but a straight one. I’d like one that doesn’t go claggy or dry up after a month or so. And in brown, not black. Used to like Max Factor 2000 calories but I think they’ve changed it somehow, it lacks oompf.

CherryCezzy Tue 10-Mar-20 20:20:09

I've never been one for cosmetics, it makes me feel like a freshly painted wall. I do like to keep my skin hydrated with a light touch of E45 cream but the one product I could not do without is my hair conditioning masque.

Harris27 Tue 10-Mar-20 20:25:33

Rimmel nail polish reminds me of my first Saturday job and I bought it with my first pay packet addicted ever since.

Greengage Tue 10-Mar-20 20:28:02

De-tangle comb!

mollyc Tue 10-Mar-20 20:47:38

Moisturiser and serum used every morning and night.

bikergran Tue 10-Mar-20 20:51:39

My JML mineral magic....never used make up until 2 yrs ago (62) lol.

Hetty58 Tue 10-Mar-20 20:52:32

Concealer - and lots of it!

Fluffybunnywunny Tue 10-Mar-20 20:54:53

Day moisturiser with an SPF, I like Avon's ones!

Hetty58 Tue 10-Mar-20 21:03:57

Harrison53, I do hope that you replace opened mascara frequently!

www.self.com/story/mascara-eye-infectionshttps://www.self.com/story/mascara-eye-infections

jillyJo Tue 10-Mar-20 21:21:05

Ponds Cold Cream - have used it since I was a teenager (many many years ago!). Haven't found a better night cream and makeup remover after all these years.