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

297 replies

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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GeorgianaM · 20/04/2025 11:36

Il makiage foundation oxidies and goes orange. Dreadful stuff.

When my husband works away I just like quick and easy things to eat and I have every Crimpit from their range for wraps and toasted sandwiches an I use one most days. Fantastic and inexpensive.

EachandEveryone · 20/04/2025 12:06

I don’t understand the Halara love aren’t they abit old fashioned? When someone says the skirt is the best skirt ever which one do they mean there’s about 30 different ones? I’m looking for outfits for Glastonbury and Forgotten Tribes keep popping up. Anyone bought their harem pants?

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triggers34 · 21/04/2025 06:20

I’m currently being stalked by ems light therapy hand roller thing on instagram. Has anyone got one of those?

I’ve bought Wype and makiage foundation on the back of this thread both of which are good and a mould gel thing which has arrived but I’ve not tried it yet.

I’m now off to investigate Halara !

angelspike · 21/04/2025 12:45

FinnalyCracked · 20/04/2025 10:21

I bought some wax melts that someone raved about on instagram and Pinterest. I was super sceptical as the shop they linked to (Etsy) only had 10 reviews.

Best £10 I ever spent. Each one gives about 8hrs of scent and there were 24 in a pack! So I’ve wrangled 192 hours Pear and Freesia for less than 1/6 of the price of Jo Malone and for three times more scent time.

Also free tracked delivery. Never going back to Jo Malone now

Have you got a link? I love a wax melt!

Anewdawnanewname · 21/04/2025 12:54

Not through IG but I got sucked in to buying a red light case mask and I don’t know what I was expecting tbh but there’s no effects from it.

FinnalyCracked · 21/04/2025 13:01

angelspike · 21/04/2025 12:45

Have you got a link? I love a wax melt!

I've PMd you the shop link!

WhimAway · 21/04/2025 13:41

FinnalyCracked · 21/04/2025 13:01

I've PMd you the shop link!

Hi
Can you PM me a link a well please..thank you 😄

Anewdawnanewname · 23/04/2025 20:00

I’ve just been sucked in by Gloved hand care on IG, but thought I’d come here and check if anyone else had first. My kids’ hands are like sandpaper on the back, and it looked like their hands in the “before” pictures, but I don’t want to buy something rubbish.

angelspike · 23/04/2025 21:45

Anewdawnanewname · 23/04/2025 20:00

I’ve just been sucked in by Gloved hand care on IG, but thought I’d come here and check if anyone else had first. My kids’ hands are like sandpaper on the back, and it looked like their hands in the “before” pictures, but I don’t want to buy something rubbish.

Have you tried the neutrogena Norwegian one? I slather that on at night and it’s the only thing that works

MidLifeWoman · 24/04/2025 10:53

@Anewdawnanewname I assume Gloved hand care is pricey, have you already tried O’Keefe’s Working Hands?

Anewdawnanewname · 24/04/2025 21:07

I think I’ve tried the Neutragina one, I’ve got one with a Norwegian flag on somewhere. Flowery ones like Soap and Glory don’t work either. Will give O Keefe’s a try as yes the Gloved in it pricey.

Anewdawnanewname · 24/04/2025 21:07

Though I’ll dig out the Neutragina one first and slather it like you say, will give that more of a chance first.

Lifestooshort71 · 24/04/2025 21:24

MooBaggage · 20/04/2025 08:56

Yes, I love Wype and will never now not be without it! Has made a real difference and is good if you have IBS- type issues and go to the loo a lot!

I'm not a convert - left me feeling sticky and the actual goo did smear things a bit (tmi? Sorry!)

MooBaggage · 24/04/2025 22:18

Lifestooshort71 · 24/04/2025 21:24

I'm not a convert - left me feeling sticky and the actual goo did smear things a bit (tmi? Sorry!)

Well... you have to do most of the wiping with loo roll as usual, and then finish off with the Wype - then I do a final loo roll wipe just to double check all is sparkly clean 😁

savuni27 · 24/04/2025 22:59

Hit: skin and me subscription, cleared my acne up and sorted my complexion out in 6 months. Well worth the money!

Miss: Il Makiage foundation, expensive, colour match was bad, texture is awful and even with good skin prep it doesn’t sit well.

LynetteScavo · 27/04/2025 07:17

I’m about to give in to Microbz microbiotic something or other - the advertising has been quite persistent. Has this been a hit or a miss for anyone? Will it make me feel amazing?

ghostyslovesheets · 27/04/2025 07:42

Another one tempted by Halara (sp) but confused by size- sometimes snug 10 but (frustratingly like a lot of shops) they do 8-10 and 12-14 - feel one would be tight and the other too big - any advice appreciated!

Hit for us was those whipped shower gels that smell like big name perfumes- all 3 dds love them.

DecafDodger · 27/04/2025 07:59

@ghostyslovesheets I'm a size 10 and buy halara size S (so 8-10), M is definitely too baggy.

ghostyslovesheets · 27/04/2025 08:04

DecafDodger · 27/04/2025 07:59

@ghostyslovesheets I'm a size 10 and buy halara size S (so 8-10), M is definitely too baggy.

Thanks @DecafDodger - are they tight? I’m probably a size 11! So I’m worried the 8-10 will be clingy

DecafDodger · 27/04/2025 08:07

which item? I have several of their trousers and some pull on jeans, and those have a lot of stretch.

Energe · 27/04/2025 08:10

ghostyslovesheets · 27/04/2025 07:42

Another one tempted by Halara (sp) but confused by size- sometimes snug 10 but (frustratingly like a lot of shops) they do 8-10 and 12-14 - feel one would be tight and the other too big - any advice appreciated!

Hit for us was those whipped shower gels that smell like big name perfumes- all 3 dds love them.

Im an 11 and I bought the small yesterday. I’ll report back if you can wait a week or two! I bought the pull on flared jeans and some jean leggings that were £15 in the sale

EveryDayisFriday · 27/04/2025 08:26

Il makiage primer is incredible, my large pores and shiny face are lovely and smooth afterwards. The foundation is OK but a bit too heavy for me but I do love the Laura Geller foundation powder. I wear that most days.

I'm tempted by Halara though, I'm a sucker for comfy trousers now I'm hormonal and bloated.

fruitypancake · 27/04/2025 08:31

Just be careful with others being able to get hold of CC/ payment details . I recently bought some pillows from a link on fb and then someone used CC for £450 transaction and luckily CC blocked but there were 11 further transactions that got blocked . Won’t be doing that again

Blinkyy · 27/04/2025 08:32

Don’t you go online and search the product - see what comes u about it. Or type in ‘thing’ and review to see what reviews are saying.

BlueEyedBogWitch · 27/04/2025 08:35

Hits -
Prime tubing mascara. I’ve rebought tons of times. Doesn’t budge and washes off with warm water.

Manners London crop tops.

Eden Ashram T-shirts. I love them. Great designs, great shape and good quality.

Misses -

Some godawful drawer insert. The dividing bits weren’t even attached at the bottom. The cheapest Chinese crap imaginable. I can’t remember the name of the company, they sell all sorts of household ‘solutions’.

Gleam tooth whiteners. Useless.

Nail wraps. Didn’t stick.

Il Makiage made me look like I was in an open casket.

Gatineau - streaky as hell.

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