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PollyCherry · 2025-07-12T22:42:03+00:00

As a flip side to the expensive letdowns thread , has anyone bought anything low cost that’s been good ? I got a mascara in b and m that’s great on my long blonde but thin eyelashes. And an ineos hand wash that is actually really nice.

godmum56 · 14/07/2025 22:26

a set of glass nailfiles and buffers from amazon. I get a natural look mirror shine on my nails without using any product and it seems to help to prevent splits and breakage too....it sort of seals them.

ladygindiva · 14/07/2025 22:17

wwyd2021medicine · 13/07/2025 00:13

My £20 airfryer from Asda
After much thinking about pros and cons, I just bought a cheap one and it's been great. Definitely the best money I have spent in recent years.

I came to say this, I bet we have the same one 🤣

ssd · 14/07/2025 22:15

StrokeCity · 14/07/2025 22:10

@Pinkandgreentrousers Could you post a link to the ones you bought? I've been looking to get a pair but get side tracked by all the choice!

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I need these too.....

StrokeCity · 14/07/2025 22:10

Pinkandgreentrousers · 14/07/2025 15:36

Over glasses sunglasses, £17, so good I bought another pair.

@Pinkandgreentrousers Could you post a link to the ones you bought? I've been looking to get a pair but get side tracked by all the choice!

My19thNervousNameChange · 14/07/2025 22:05

Aldi Tatcha dupes. Bloody lovely on my skin. Should have bought more when they had them so there's a lesson there somewhere.

Pudmyboy · 14/07/2025 22:02

Londonrach1 · 14/07/2025 21:26

Anyone else got things on their Amazon basket as a result of this

Yes!!! Suddenly there's all this stuff I want and need now!

Whatareyoutalkingaboutnow · 14/07/2025 21:44

doggydaydreams · 13/07/2025 10:38

eczema cream instead of expensive moisturiser as my face is so dry and fragrance makes me cystic acne so much worse. I’ve wasted so much money on expensive moisturisers and serums. Now I use retinol and the cheap moisturiser and no breakouts

I bought a big bottle of e45 daily moisturiser lotion for £4. Really good body lotion, and even nice on face, mild non perfumed and non greasy.

PeggyMitchellsCameo · 14/07/2025 21:33

Just had my carpet cleaned. Due to other half’s feet causing wear and tear, I had a few squares made from carpet offcuts originally but they still end up grimy.
He won’t take his shoes off.
Anyway, got some bobbly bath mats from Dunelm £4 each so I bought 5! Same colour as carpet and I can wash them.
The absolute joy.

CocoLocoCoco · 14/07/2025 21:33

FishPie2 · 14/07/2025 21:28

Is there a link for this dress please, just what I am looking for but can't find it on their site.

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Sorry I attached a photo but it hasn't been approved yet. Hopefully this link works https://share.temu.com/wDZT4UlT2QA I will say the material isn't exactly like the photo and it has a polyester lining but I survived 3 hours in 33 degrees at the school summer fair last week without getting particularly sweaty (no more than I would've in shorts and t shirt)

This is the description so search this if the link doesn't work: Elegant Light Blue Bohemian Maxi Dress with V-Neck and Ruffled Hem - Perfect for Spring/Summer, Casual to Formal Wear, Casual Summer Dress | Bohemian Style | Ruffled Hem Dress

oneplustwoplustwoplusone · 14/07/2025 21:30

@Butthechildrentheylovethebooks I thought I was an influencer for a moment! 😂

@Arramintathe solar buddy has a roller ball but then also a sponge around it so rubs it in too. It’s fab and DC who are 5 and 3 can do it themselves

Londonrach1 · 14/07/2025 21:29

Solar buddy by the way was the worse thing I ever bought . There's cheaper and better ones on Amazon. The company who runs solar buddy didn't care that I wasted £8 on a useless item. Just my 2p worth and don't get me on airup ..

FishPie2 · 14/07/2025 21:28

CocoLocoCoco · 14/07/2025 21:18

This dress from Temu - £12, got it in white and navy because IT HAS POCKETS. Worn it twice and had multiple compliments each time, nobody ever comments on what I wear. Light and swishy, casual yet put together. Think I may have to order the other colours too. I live in a city and have been looking all summer for a similar dress with pockets on the high street and came up blank - closest was Nobody's Child stocked in my local M&S but they were too long, low cut and generally voluminous on my small frame. I've found that dresses from Temu/Shein fit my proportions really well and you can actually search 'with pockets' 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 I'm 5ft 4 and can wear the dresses with flat sandals.

Is there a link for this dress please, just what I am looking for but can't find it on their site.

Londonrach1 · 14/07/2025 21:26

Anyone else got things on their Amazon basket as a result of this

ILoveCatsAndKittens · 14/07/2025 21:26

Tumbler2121 · 14/07/2025 01:45

Friend had her car burst into flames a few days ago. A passer by got her out quickly so she had only minor injuries.

so I bought 6 x all purpose fire extinguishers from Amazon, half price at £9 each.

they are for me, daughter, grandson and son in law’s cars, and one for me at home.

hopefully never used but I feel we’re all safer

Can you please link to the fire extinguisher? Such a good idea.

CocoLocoCoco · 14/07/2025 21:18

This dress from Temu - £12, got it in white and navy because IT HAS POCKETS. Worn it twice and had multiple compliments each time, nobody ever comments on what I wear. Light and swishy, casual yet put together. Think I may have to order the other colours too. I live in a city and have been looking all summer for a similar dress with pockets on the high street and came up blank - closest was Nobody's Child stocked in my local M&S but they were too long, low cut and generally voluminous on my small frame. I've found that dresses from Temu/Shein fit my proportions really well and you can actually search 'with pockets' 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 I'm 5ft 4 and can wear the dresses with flat sandals.

To ask for - Best low cost thing you’ve bought recently ?

Horses7 · 14/07/2025 21:06

Anotherparkingthread · 14/07/2025 03:54

Hey sorry for the delay.

This is the butt puncher it seems to have got more expensive than a couple of months ago when I got mine but it's still under 20 quid.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B083NBVP8Q?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

My new water flosser is this one, as mentioned my old one failed with an internal leak after 4 years of service so I replaced with this one. I only got it last week and it's a different brand to my old one so can't vouch for it's longevity but it's just as good so far. They are quite powerful things, so it might be uncomfortable at first but it is really worth getting used to. Don't use cold water in them ever, it will make even relatively non sensitive teeth tingle, just use warm water. I sometimes add a drop of mouthwash as well.

https://amzn.eu/d/h3dhpLV

The button thingy for camera was an eBay buy so were a bit cheaper on there, but these are the same thing.

https://amzn.eu/d/6HoggB3

I'm struggling to find the hair clip because I bought it in a shop!

I hope somebody finds these useful :)

Strangely I’ve bought exactly the same things as you recently!

Arraminta · 14/07/2025 21:02

Quick question about the Solar Buddy. Doesn't it just smear the sun cream onto your skin? Don't you still have to rub it into your skin so it's absorbed?

Arraminta · 14/07/2025 21:01

You need to buy the Baco foil elasticated bin bags. Zero slippage. You're welcome x

Arraminta · 14/07/2025 20:49

Howtonamechange · 13/07/2025 22:41

I bought some bulldog clips that have been great for holding the bin bag in place so it doesn't slide down and has to be fished out, holding the laundry liner, closing the bag of rice... The possibilities are endless lol

You need to buy the Baco foil elasticated bin bags. Zero slippage. You're welcome x

Lillygolightly · 14/07/2025 19:50

I have really watery eyes and so mascara can be a challenge, I don’t get on with the waterproof kind and hate how the waterproof types wash off in minuscule bits that inevitably find their way into my eyeball. Found this mascara from amazon decided to give it an try and it’s been the best thing ever!! It builds really well, doesn’t run, doesn’t smudge and I don’t end up looking like a panda and is easy to wash off/remove.

amzn.eu/d/9oJSy5N

Ellbee83 · 14/07/2025 19:02

At the risk of being wildly low-brow and dragging the tone down... A rather excellent 15 quid vibrator from Temu👌🏻
share.temu.com/ERGKN1fr5CA

A folding phone/tablet holder for watching TV/films when travelling:
https://amzn.eu/d/i1xtign

The MOST satisfying bug-zapping device:
https://amzn.eu/d/3cw77jh

Maybelline Colossal Lash mascara... Tried Benefit, Estee Lauder, No. 7, all sorts... This is the absolute best of any of the MANY mascaras tried in 30 years...
https://amzn.eu/d/gji8Xia

Darkling1 · 14/07/2025 18:51

Soukmyfalafel · 13/07/2025 22:45

I like the knock off lush rose shower gel from Lidl. I was dubious, but it smells pretty good for £2.

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Yes, I’ve had this and really liked it. Lidl have a purple one too, which is a dupe of Lush’s Sleepy shower gel. I like both!

Butthechildrentheylovethebooks · 14/07/2025 18:44

oneplustwoplustwoplusone · 13/07/2025 22:25

@ButthechildrentheylovethebooksPaultons Park by any chance??!??

No it wasn't. But weirdly I don't live too far from Paultons 😄

Darkling1 · 14/07/2025 18:41

A sink caddy. So simple, but it keeps the area looking tidy. It was only a few quid.

UpMyself · 14/07/2025 18:30

I have a water flosser, a generic brand one costing about 20 pounds and I absolutely bloody love it.

I bought one years ago but never took it out of the box until today. I need to find an adaptor to use it.