To buy one of those gimmicky...

This is a great thread. Has anyone bought any of the jewellery all over SM, apparently can be worn in shower, pool etc and never tarnishes? I like gold jewellery and I’m tempted to buy, but wondered if it looks cheap and nasty or is a funny shade of gold in real life.

I've started using sassy saints (though in hindsight would have made sure I was buying something shipped from the UK as the delivery took AGES). I like it, and my nails are coming out undamaged and are super strong when it's on. But it takes a long time to put on - I've not managed it in less than 1.5h the 3 times I've tried. I've not had any issues with removal - takes 5-10 minutes per hand.

I started using this about six months ago. I have blonde hair (with a bit of help from regular highlights at the hairdressers, as it's darkened over the years!). Its fine when dry, but oh my days, when it's wet it's like a matted birds nest! I've tried soooo many conditioners over the years, some better than others, but it still takes patience to comb through, even starting gently from the ends. The conditioner from the Cornish Seaweed company is absolutely amazing! My hairdresser noticed the difference with my hair the first time I visited after using the product, and I'm seriously considering taking the conditioner with me on my next visit - it takes him an age to comb through my wet hair, and apart from anything else, it hurts! I absolutely recommend the stuff (I might stop buying the shampoo, though, because buying the two products does work out expensive, and I'm hoping I only need the conditioner!).

I have the DAFNI silicon straightening brush. Bought 4 years ago , used 3 times a week. Absolutely amazing.
I am super busy and can rough dry my hair and the spend 2 minutes brushing/ styling with dafni and have a sleek styled bob.
lifechaging for someone in a hurry who wants to look groomed.

makiage is good. i love it

When you said light gadgets for wrinkles, I was thinking of similar to these:
https://www.boots.com/magnitone-getlit-tri-colour-led-face-mask-10327413?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc--PLAs_HeroCompare---_-PMax:+UK_Smart_Shopping_Beauty&gad_source=1&gclsrc=ds

Has anyone tried this kind of face light for acne / scaring?

Also il makiage sun foam fake tan is really good

Love this chat!

@Phantasmagorically is it the stripey sun dress?
I see so many ads for that one.

Yes, but I've bought a plain coloured one. It's really flattering on.

I've used the sassy saints nail powders and think they're great. My first attempt was a bit iffy, I would recommend starting with a pale colour or clear to get used to it. Removal isn't great but basically the same as gel nails.
The other thing I got after seeing adds was snow teeth whitening it is amazing!

I love their primer too. And the concealer but the foundation is awful. Really matte and heavy.
Merwave hair products for naturally curly hair were another shocker. I looked like I’d been dragged through a hedge backwards

Really like Il Makiage. You can get mid coverage which I don't find cakey at all. In fact yesterday I used my Estée Lauder double wear for the first time in ages and realised I much prefer Il Makiage.

The Laura Geller baked foundation is good too.

Can't comment on hot brush.

I'm mid-50's for reference x

is it the stripey sun dress?

I see so many ads for that one.

I also have one of those sonic pointy tooth hygiene thingies. Really good if your teeth are close together and gets into all the wee gaps.

Which ones do you use please? Xx

Me too, it's amazing. I have NEVER managed to blow dry my hair like hairdressers do, and I'm 45. But with this, it's totally foolproof. I don't even section the hair or do anything, I just go at it. It looks shit for a bit when I'm doing it and then just magically becomes swishy and lovely.

I’ve got the Revlon hot brush and it’s A-MA-ZING, and not that expensive. I’m crap at doing my hair normally but it literally looks like I’ve had a professional blow dry when I use it, just put some mousse in your roots and it’ll hold for ages too.

I use Il Makiage F*ck I’m flawless concealer and it’s brilliant, I’m late 40s and struggled with concealer caking round my eyes but don’t have any issues with Il Makiage. Ive got a subscription and regularly get full size free gifts with my orders.

Yep, very very very thin coat, sort of a barely there, certainly no where near the depth of a normal nail varnish coat. Do make sure you dont flood the side walls and cuticle area, clean it off before curing if you do.

Removal is where people are doing the damage. Seriously there is nowt wrong with the product - although obviously there are those who do have allergic reactions, 99% of damage is user error.

Use an emery board - quite coarse, and without using any pressure at all, file the shine off. Then slop on the remover, let it bubble away and before it dries, use the triangle tool ( if you have, or an orange stick ) and just push off that colour that has lifted. Do not force it off, you will take part of you nail bed with it. Then go again, and again if need be. Some colours take 4 goes to be honest. I dont bother to get my nails perfectly clear if Im re doing them straight away, often bits of base coat left, but as long as its still bonded to the nail bed it wont cause a problem . I also use those exfoliating gloves to get as much off at the end as I can . Let your nails harden again, I take off one night, reapply another, and just use a fine buffer block to go over very gently to make sure you have a smooth surface Ive been wearing it for 4 years and my nails are good - but I did have probelms at the start until I learned through trial and error

Yes it is Sistaco.

Their c/s suggested I use a v thin base and just go really easy on removal. I will give it one more go once my nails have recovered because I’ve spent more than £100 on the kit and extra colours.

I've just bought a very cheap dress that has been all over TikTok and I love it.

I’ve got the led wand and mask. Love them both and they have made a huge difference. I’ve also got the revlon hairdryer brush. Don’t straighten my hair anymore. Makes life easier and when I look better I feel better.

I found il makiage awful.. shade was completely off and was so cakey. However they did completely refund me and I got to keep the free brush they sent 🤗

I love my Il Makiage foundation! And also love the free eyeliner/other bits they send with my subscription!