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What items did you buy in 2023 that you will now never want to live without?

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Elephanttrunk · 09/12/2023 23:38

Interested to know about everything be it luxury or mundane
I was late to the game but now use my air fryer daily. I also love my earbuds.

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Cherrysoup · 10/12/2023 12:41

startquitting · 10/12/2023 12:39

@Cherrysoup oh they look so miserable, but sooo cute.

End of the world! They both go full speed when out and adore each other, so will cuddle up and be happily tired.

DustyLee123 · 10/12/2023 12:41

VORE · 10/12/2023 08:44

Bread maker - now we make completely organic bread at home which isn’t full of all the 💩 they put into shop bought bread and it’s a fraction of the price! Once you start eating freshly baked home made bread you’ll think the stuff from the shop tastes like plastic!

Butter dish - spreadable butter is the biggest con! You’re literally paying a premium for the luxury of keeping your butter in the fridge and the food companies mixing it with 💩 processed oils to make it spreadable. Blocks of butter you keep in a butter dish are much cheaper and it tastes soooo much better! They are also much healthier as they are not full of processed 💩!

I bought a glass butter dish but the butter still stayed rock solid. Not sure where I’ve gone wrong.

HandbagsnGladrags · 10/12/2023 12:42

Indoor uggs

Olaplex hair products

GHD wet to dry styler

OneFrenchEgg · 10/12/2023 12:46

Prickly pear oil amazing for face and dry skin

ChocolateCinderToffee · 10/12/2023 12:47

Silicone bowl covers the go in the fridge or microwave. Great for covering stuff that is cooling off. Also usable as pan lids.

YewandOak · 10/12/2023 12:51

A wool duvet,wool pillows. My bed has never been so cosy.

Abracadabra12345 · 10/12/2023 12:51

Rattenbury · 10/12/2023 08:20

Bose noise cancelling headphones. They’re magic!

Ditto!

orangeflutterby · 10/12/2023 12:52

JPMJuliz · 10/12/2023 12:00

Top of the range ones are ££££, spill the beans - which one have you got?

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I have the current body one for face, neck and dec. I think as long as you get one which has both red and near infrared light it should work the same but the current body is the most powerful one available as a mask in the UK, its the same manufacturer as omnilux. I think you can get panels that fit around your face and body which have more power. I may upgrade to that in the future but will wait and see how it goes. Its just good knowing every day my skin is going to look nice and not having to bother with foundation!

TravelInHope · 10/12/2023 12:52

VanGoghsDog · 10/12/2023 12:01

I had a new bathroom and I love my new lit and heated mirror, with the time, date and temperature on it, plus it connects by Bluetooth to my phone for music.

(Previously had a heated mirror but separate wall lights which was fussy looking, and the mirror was rusted at the edges).

Sounds great. Do you have a link?

Abracadabra12345 · 10/12/2023 13:05

Jimmychoo69 · 10/12/2023 08:58

White Company mattress topper, totally transformed our bed.

Why was that? I've been looking at getting one so I'm interested in personal experiences

DonnaAndJosh · 10/12/2023 13:06

A weighted blanket.

A Good Wash Day hair towel.

A Cuyana tote bag in a bright coral.

beetr00 · 10/12/2023 13:06

@knit1pearl2 Needcoffeeimmediatley linked this

www.amazon.co.uk/Countertop-Dishwasher-Keenstone-360-Degree-Apartment/dp/B09ZDW8VRC/

Abracadabra12345 · 10/12/2023 13:07

londonmummy1966 · 10/12/2023 11:24

Magnesium oil - just rub it in wherever I ache after a long run and in 5 minutesor so I'm not creaky anymore.Genuine snake oil moment....

Where did you get yours as there's a few brands around?

Swizzlepad · 10/12/2023 13:09

Which one did u get? I’ve been looking at these

beetr00 · 10/12/2023 13:10

LED face mask mentioned by @orangeflutterby

https://www.currentbody.com/products/currentbody-skin-led-light-therapy-mask

RainDropsStorm · 10/12/2023 13:12

I gave in and bought a airfryer. Oh my days it's amazing. Cooks everything to perfection, chicken, steak, fish, vegetables it really has made making dinner so much quicker and less faf. Plus less dishes for the dishwasher.

londonmummy1966 · 10/12/2023 13:13

Abracadabra12345 · 10/12/2023 13:07

Where did you get yours as there's a few brands around?

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@Abracadabra12345 I bought it from Holland and Barratt - its the blue one https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/betteryou-magnesium-oil-spray-original-6100128045?skuid=085186&utm_campaign=shopping&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu6ahn_mEgwMV1MvtCh1mXw8tEAQYASABEgI_v_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Back21970 · 10/12/2023 13:14

Bought an airfryer in the Black Friday sales but it’s still in the box - think I am worried it will be too complicated or hard to clean and keep putting off opening it!

My purchase of the year is Zoe Bee Gold Cream, brilliant stuff - It’s a moisturiser but it even works on dry lips and great for any cuts or grazes.

Hadn’t heard of the brand then someone on here mentioned the Green Cream for inflammation. Tried that then switched to the Gold which I prefer.

deepsea9 · 10/12/2023 13:19

Peloton bike. Absolute gamechanger for me exercise wise.

ItsBlue · 10/12/2023 13:22

@knit1pearl2

@ireallycantthinkofaname

You can buy the dishwashers on Amazon. I bought my daughter one, but a different style, brand comfee at £167. She loves it.

StBrides · 10/12/2023 13:22

orangeflutterby · 10/12/2023 11:34

I bought a top of the range LED Mask with Red and NIR light, I look 25 again!

Could you link to the one you got please?

AthenaWhite · 10/12/2023 13:23

ThreeRingCircus · 10/12/2023 08:07

I would also say air fryer and earbuds! Love both and would immediately replace if they broke.

In addition to that, I bought some plastic pump dispenser bottles. They don't rust, I can clean them in the dishwasher every so often and I just buy handsoap refillable pouches in bulk. I also have one for filling with almond oil to use as a body moisturiser after my shower.

Shiatsu foot massager. I use it every day for 15 minutes.

And a microfibre hooded towel for me. I just chuck it on after my shower and it's easier than faffing around wrapping a towel round me or with a dressing gown cord. I love it!

Which foot massager did you get? 🙂

Loubelou14 · 10/12/2023 13:25

Do you have a brand you'd recommend? I'd never heard of these but hate constantly painting mine

Swizzlepad · 10/12/2023 13:27

Which one did you get?

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