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What are your hit and miss buys off Instagram? Or is it just me that’s gullible 😀

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EachandEveryone · 15/03/2025 14:41

Misses- Tallow and Ash perfume laundry liquid. I was completely taken in by that one and I just hope I haven’t set up
a subscription, The smells sounded divine but in reality there is only a faint one that fades very quickly, and the wash power isn’t as good as regular detergent at all.
Lemonade Dolls the less said the better I’m just not an inclusive person I guess. Products gorgeous though.

Hits cube packing bags that are slightly vacuum have been a game changer.
Oat Pantry over night oats have converted me and I do feel abit healthier 😀.
Valentte diffusers last forever and beautiful scents.

i do really need to reign myself in though. Anyone else buy because of Instagram?

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MayaPinion · 22/09/2025 01:31

The Great Scot pink tartan poncho for breast cancer. It took months (about 4) to arrive, it’s nowhere near as vibrant as it looks in the adverts, and it’s that thick, heavy, wool, so it’s not as swishy as it looks in the ad. It’s also just a scarf that’s been stitched along part of the length to create a neck hole. It’s fine, and I’ll wear it, but if I’d seen it in a shop I wouldn’t have paid the £90 it cost.

twilightcafe · 22/09/2025 07:28

Anyone bought a Scott.Samuel handbag?

I like the BeautyPie under eye corrector. I did use a grippy primer first, so perhaps that's why it didn't create.

NippyNinjaCrab · 23/09/2025 18:47

I've stupidly bought a Burga phone case and afterwards decided to have a look at reviews and comments on Instragram! Has anyone bought from them?

WhoStoleYourHighHorse · 23/09/2025 19:53

Burga are really good quality - pricey but definitely good quality.

PearlsPearl · 23/09/2025 20:56

Has anyone been influenced and tried Wype? Their adverts do look good but it’s quite pricey

Lifestooshort71 · 24/09/2025 08:39

PearlsPearl · 23/09/2025 20:56

Has anyone been influenced and tried Wype? Their adverts do look good but it’s quite pricey

I did but not keen - good idea but left me feeling sticky.

angelinawasrobbed · 24/09/2025 12:05

I buy Wype 👍

EachandEveryone · 01/10/2025 15:13

The Valennette diffusers don’t last half as long as they used to. I don’t know why this is even possible? I bought four and they’ve lasted exactly a month.

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IDontDrinkTea · 02/10/2025 07:02

Tried the Grass and Air colour changing wellies. The actual wellies are good, however their customer service is lacking. I ordered two pairs, only one arrived. Had to chase them to ask where the other pair was and only then did they admit it’s out of stock and offered a refund (which still hasn’t arrived).

handsdownthebest · 02/10/2025 17:26

EachandEveryone · 01/10/2025 15:13

The Valennette diffusers don’t last half as long as they used to. I don’t know why this is even possible? I bought four and they’ve lasted exactly a month.

I agree. Bought after so many positive comments on here. Very disappointing for the price

haufbiskiy · 02/10/2025 19:20

I might be about to cave and try the d'alba first serum spray..

Energe · 05/10/2025 18:31

Has anyone tried the Champo hair growth serum?

PotatoBreadForTheWin · 05/10/2025 19:11

I’ve tried champs, didn’t think much of it

Energe · 06/10/2025 19:51

PotatoBreadForTheWin · 05/10/2025 19:11

I’ve tried champs, didn’t think much of it

Thank you. That’s an expensive bullet dodged

Arraminta · 06/10/2025 20:46

NippyNinjaCrab · 23/09/2025 18:47

I've stupidly bought a Burga phone case and afterwards decided to have a look at reviews and comments on Instragram! Has anyone bought from them?

I have a Burga phone case & the matching Kindle case. Really happy with them. Pricey but good quality.

On the other hand, I am highly disappointed with Tallow & Ash. It doesn't smell of anything. I tripled the recommended dose and detected a very slight whiff which faded within moments.

Apparently you get more of a scent if you wash at below 30 degrees and you mustn't tumble dry items either? Well bugger that. I specifically bought it so I could enjoy lovely scented bedding and towels and there's no chance of me washing them at below 30 and trying to dry them on bloody radiators!

NippyNinjaCrab · 06/10/2025 21:19

Arraminta · 06/10/2025 20:46

I have a Burga phone case & the matching Kindle case. Really happy with them. Pricey but good quality.

On the other hand, I am highly disappointed with Tallow & Ash. It doesn't smell of anything. I tripled the recommended dose and detected a very slight whiff which faded within moments.

Apparently you get more of a scent if you wash at below 30 degrees and you mustn't tumble dry items either? Well bugger that. I specifically bought it so I could enjoy lovely scented bedding and towels and there's no chance of me washing them at below 30 and trying to dry them on bloody radiators!

Mine came and it doesn't fit, it's the same model i ordered, communication is bad 🙃

SparrowFeet · 08/10/2025 09:15

I love Tallow and Ash! I'm so surprised to read that some can't smell it. Icing on the cake is a lovely smell and I can even smell it after the second wash without (other half likes to use just non bio powder and nothing else). The chocolate fabric spray is also a win. I didn't like the pistachio one it smells like a bad plug in. I'm tumble drying as well?

Arraminta · 08/10/2025 10:33

SparrowFeet · 08/10/2025 09:15

I love Tallow and Ash! I'm so surprised to read that some can't smell it. Icing on the cake is a lovely smell and I can even smell it after the second wash without (other half likes to use just non bio powder and nothing else). The chocolate fabric spray is also a win. I didn't like the pistachio one it smells like a bad plug in. I'm tumble drying as well?

I'm using 2 full caps of Odyssey and really can't smell it, at all?

SparrowFeet · 08/10/2025 20:15

I've tried odyssey and didn't like it that much as it reminded me too much of that badoit bubble bath @Arraminta and I suppose that's not one of the stronger ones. But I still can smell it. Maybe it's just my nose!

WithIcePlease · 09/10/2025 16:33

BG2015 · 17/09/2025 07:45

Still love my Halara shorts. Bought 3 pairs and wore them all summer, very comfortable and flattering.

Now ordered a pair of Halara jeans so we will see what they are like.

I love the Halara shorts too and the leggings. I'm currently waiting for the work trousers

EachandEveryone · 11/10/2025 08:10

Any experience with Unfolded? They keep coming up. Their clothes look comfy, if a little frumpy.

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