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What expensive product have you splashed out on that is well worth the money???

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AuntieMaggie · 27/06/2009 15:04

OK, we've had a thread about the expensive products that have been a waste of money, but what about those that have been worth it and wish you'd discovered earlier?

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kissmummy · 27/06/2009 15:44

protect and perfect, the hugely hyped Boots "beauty serum." costs about £19 a bottle and lasts less than a months BUT if you use it for four weeks as they suggest it really does make a difference. i almost went out without any foundation on the other day- didn't realise cos my skin was looking so good.

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brimfull · 27/06/2009 15:45

I think the P&P is crap
I tried for a month and noticed no difference at all

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cornsilk · 27/06/2009 15:45

elemis pro-collagen marine cream

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elliepac · 27/06/2009 15:47

bobbi brown make-up

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brimfull · 27/06/2009 15:48

geurlain terracotta bronzing powder compact

looks so natural

here

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MayorNaze · 27/06/2009 15:48

i second bobbi brown stuff. though only have foundation and concealor

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brimfull · 27/06/2009 15:52

bobbi brown waterproof cream eyeshadow is fab

doesn't budge

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elliepac · 27/06/2009 16:47

last time i went to a bobbi brown counter i spent £150 on a very small amount of stuff and had to go home and justify said expenditure to DH

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mrsmerryweather · 27/06/2009 16:51

Bobbi Brown concealer ( in small pot)
REN Frankincense night cream

Clinique Butter what's it lip stick

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BoffinMum · 27/06/2009 16:59

Chanel foundation and powder. Very nice.

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janeite · 27/06/2009 17:22

Mac eyeshadow
Clinique eyeliners
Origins face masks and face washes

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thumbwitch · 27/06/2009 18:05

this aloe vera cream - cost me £30 instead of the RRP of £60, bought from a country show place - fantastic cream for anything from nappy rash to burns, sunburn, insect bites, cracked nipples, the lot. Well worth the money and a big pot has lasted over a year so far (still going!)

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tinseltot · 27/06/2009 18:10

ghd straighteners. Expensive at nearly £100 but once used you'll never use any other brand again. defo the most effective and best out there.

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thighsmadeofcheddar · 27/06/2009 18:19

Kiehls Avocado eye cream. About £26 for a small pot and really good at keeping the wrinkles at bay.

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LaurieFairyCake · 27/06/2009 18:19

Prescriptives Magic Liquid Powder

A powder which is 80% water and looks like you've airbrushed yourself - £25 from QVC. Has light reflective particles.

You can't use it with mineral make-up though as it makes the powder liquidy and clumpy - it's totally perfect on top of Prescriptives Traceless tinted moisturiser(or Chanel Votalumiere) or indeed any normal non-powder foundation

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Wolfcub · 27/06/2009 18:51

protect and perfect intense serum
benefit cream eye shadows

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Frasersmum123 · 27/06/2009 19:43

GHD straighteners - fantastic even on my thick hair.

Touche Eclat

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dinkystinky · 27/06/2009 20:10

Clarins beauty flash balm

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cornsilk · 27/06/2009 20:13

I've got that prescriptives powder - it's great!

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Lilyloo · 27/06/2009 20:23

GHD'S and clinique moisturiser

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smugmumofboys · 27/06/2009 20:24

GHDs. Brilliant on my thick hair.
Redken All Soft shampoo and conditioner and the Heavy Cream.
Guerlain peachy blushery balls.
Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturiser and loose powder.
Touche Eclat.
Diorshow mascara.

Good god. No wonder I'm skint!

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Peabody · 27/06/2009 20:28

Touche Eclat, definitely.

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ssd · 27/06/2009 20:44

GHD's

sort out my birds nest in no time!

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bebesequin · 27/06/2009 21:53

T3 straightners about £115 four years ago changed my life-extremely thick curly hair sleeked in 15 minutes tops.

Splashed out on Chanel foundation recently don't rate it

Aveda Be Curly use tons when I am having a curly day (and not using the T3S)maybe a tube a week at £15 a pop it's not cheap but gives nice soft defined curls

Ruby and Millie mascara little more pricey that most about £14 I think- but brilliant

Jo Malone candles- lie to DH re their cost and the frequency with which I renew them but they are divine- one whiff lifts my mood

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AuntieMaggie · 28/06/2009 13:58

Also GHDs
Estee lauder double wear light foundation
Boots protect and perfect
Lancome defencils mascara (someone recommended it on here and I love it)
Most benefit stuff (benetint, moonbeam, the highlight stuff, lemon aid, cheek powder stuff like hoola and dandelion, etc)

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