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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)

susieq3 Tue 10-Mar-20 22:40:10

Occasional poster.
Likewise Mazemet07 thinning eyebrows. I use Benefit “ brow this way “. It’s excellent. Also blusher, I have a pastie completion and look I’ll without it.

LadyKathleen Tue 10-Mar-20 22:40:10

I've used Oil of Olay since my 20's followed by waterproof mascara, foundation, and L'Oreal Paris Infallible Timeless Rose

susieq3 Tue 10-Mar-20 22:55:21

Thin eyebrows like Mazamet07.

I use Benefit “ Brow this way “ it’s excellent. Also use a blusher

as I have a pastie completion and look Ill without it.

May7 Tue 10-Mar-20 23:45:24

Lip balm is an absolute must for me. Any kind it doesn't matter. Whenever I visit anyone in hospital I always take them a lip balm rather than grapes.
Lurked for a while but not anymore smile

ooohsopink Wed 11-Mar-20 00:31:40

Lurker mostly!

My fave item is Benefit The POREfessional Primer - it smooths a way all fine lines/open pores and minimises deeper wrinkles - plus it mattifies for hours. It’s a miracle worker!

fevertree Wed 11-Mar-20 05:54:40

Tweezers! For chin bristles only... once I feel one I can't rest until it's been plucked.

littleowl Wed 11-Mar-20 07:05:33

Clinique Redness Solutions Daily Protective Base. It’s a cream that goes underneath foundation. It acts as a primer and helps cover red veins and imperfections. Don’t be put off by the fact it's green. It works a dream.

imacmum Wed 11-Mar-20 09:49:37

Mascara for sure, never go out without it

JessK Wed 11-Mar-20 10:23:26

Lipstick - can't go anywhere without putting some on.

Holidayenthusiast Wed 11-Mar-20 10:36:05

I love my hair serum. It helps me tame my thick unruly locks!

Lin663 Wed 11-Mar-20 10:54:16

Moisturiser - don’t have a favourite brand, I just buy the cheapest one as DH is an industrial chemist who pointed out years ago that they all have basically the same ingredients....saved me a fortune! wink

Tillybelle Wed 11-Mar-20 11:27:38

Just learned what a Lurker is. I don't qualify but as I am so bad at make-up and since seeing a cartoon where the baby duck is upset about being "so uggerly" I might say my essential product is;

A paper bag.

grannyactivist Wed 11-Mar-20 11:50:00

Tillybelle grin

Would it help at all if I remind you that beauty is in the eye of the beholder? smile

Tillymint21 Wed 11-Mar-20 17:50:53

Definitely my Liz Earle moisturiser.

hollysteers Wed 11-Mar-20 18:32:44

I love so many items in my make up bag, but as my eyelashes are sparse, a white primer before a good mascara makes a massive difference. I also add a fibre mascara to really fill them out.
I wish there was a like button for these threads, so many nice suggestions!

BarJam Thu 12-Mar-20 15:18:10

Oil of Olay moisturiser but it was called Oil of Ulay when I first started using it!

Flowerpower22 Fri 13-Mar-20 12:54:52

I'm a convert to facial oil - Superfacialist is a good one, but I've tried several and they all work for me. It's now a firm part of my night time routine.

Mtc59 Mon 16-Mar-20 12:22:24

Mascara and eyeliner.