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

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

Tweezers
Lip balm
Backcombing brush
Foundation liquid
Nail file

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

I don't have any!!!!grin

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

Tweezers
Eyebrow pencil
Olay moisturiser
Hair straighteners
Nail clippers/scissors

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

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

Tweezers
Olay moisturiser
Nail clippers/scissors
A comb

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).

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are more - can I have another five?

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

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

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

I may need to rethink my routine!!

pollyparrot Thu 28-Jan-16 17:04:35

Nivea anti age hand cream

Dove shampoo

Dove conditioner

Nail clippers

Hairbrush

M0nica Thu 28-Jan-16 17:11:57

Moisteriser
Blusher
Eyebrow pencil
Argan oil
Face massager

pollyparrot Thu 28-Jan-16 17:18:34

Don't some of you ladies value a hairbrush or shampoo over makeup? Is it just me?

kittylester Thu 28-Jan-16 17:44:44

If we can have another 5

Volumising shampoo (I have very very fine hair)
Moisturising shower gel
Aveeno cream (scaly legs too)
Hairbrush
Hot brush

ninathenana Thu 28-Jan-16 17:51:28

Tweezers
Moisturizer
Aussie shampoo (or should shampoo/shower gel fo without say hmm)
Hair brush
Nail file/clippers

Indinana Thu 28-Jan-16 18:04:00

nina I too thought shampoo/shower gel/soap and of course a hairbrush/comb went without saying hmm. But if we are to state the obvious, then here's my second go:

Shampoo
Conditioner
Shower gel
Soap
Hairbrush

Followed by my original 5 upthread ^^ grin

Imperfect27 Thu 28-Jan-16 18:07:19

Argon shampoo and conditioner (ordered online as can't find it in the shops!)
J'adore perfume
Moisturising wipes
Handcream

janeainsworth Thu 28-Jan-16 18:12:12

I don't count my hairbrush or nail file as a 'beauty item'. They're pieces of normal kit, like a toothbrush.

My items are
1. Olive Oil cleanser from DHC
2. John Frieda volumising shampoo, lotion & hairspray
3. Boots Restore & Renew face cream
4. Eyeliner & mascara
5. Bobbi Brown Parisian Red Lipstick
smile

janeainsworth Thu 28-Jan-16 18:13:17

Imperfect you can get a wide range of Argan oils and shampoos from Boots.

bikergran Thu 28-Jan-16 18:59:28

imperfect Im sure I ahve seen Argon oil/shampoo etc in Body care shops but maybe there isn't one near you.

Imperfect27 Thu 28-Jan-16 19:00:23

Thanks bikergran - I have actually lucked in by finding it online - a really good preice smile