to now ask you to name the products you LOVE and couldn't/wouldn't be without?

[Heartbrokenmum73]

I've absolutely loved the thread on crap stuff people have bought (and now know which washing machines/hoovers/deodorants to avoid).

Thought it might be interesting to see which products/appliances you love, be they beauty, household stuff, pet products, etc. Always useful to get 'thumbs-ups' from people. And as someone who rarely wears make-up (because I don't know what I'm buying/how to apply the damn stuff) it would be great to hear about essential beauty buys, rather than what the magazines tell us to buy. Beauty Editors seem to make a lot more money than most women.

For me it's my gadgets - iPod, Beats headphones (amazing sound quality on them) and my Kindle (even though I'm still buying stupid amounts of 'real' books too - they're so cheap in charity shops and supermarkets!).

So, what would/could you not be without?

Mooncup.
Pet chickens.
Clinique waterproof mascara (this is incredible, leaves a silicone-like layer, lasts in surf/overnight and never gives you speckly eyebags).
Lidl "madame glamour" £3.99 perfume (just like Chanel Coco Mademoiselle).
Karcher window dryer/squidgee gadget.
M&S Gold teabags.

Johnsons Pink Face Wipes (everyone bangs on about the Simple ones until I convert them)
Nars Laguna Bronzer
Omorovicza Deep Cleansing Mask (really expensive but truly does the job)
Dermalogica Gentle Cream Exfoliant
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish
Liz Earle Skin Tint
Sainsburys No Added Sugar Apple Squash
Ponds Hydronourish Cream
Botanics 81% Organic Hydrating Day Cream (I prefer this over Creme De La Mer, it does wonders for my skin)
Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer
Clinique Chubby Sticks
Dove Bodywash
Olive Oil as hand cream
Benefit They're Real Mascara
Essie Nail Varnish
OPI drip drop or whatever its called.
Driclor- Will stop you sweating, then I use Dove Cucumber Deodrant
REN Bath Oil
Tom Ford Lipstick
Dior Nude BB Cream

Most of mine are beauty so I will stop now.

Maxfactor foundation-flawless skin,
Jimmy choos- comfy amd beautiful,
Samsung s3-I love it,
Roberto cavalli perfume- smell devine
Starbucks coffee-yummy
Fogarty bedding-keeps us cosy in goose feathers
Lg-3d smart tv- its fab and keeps dds quiet
Converse-comfy for running after toddler
Belvedere or gray goose vodke-far better than smirnoff
Silver cross-only pram make ive ever used love them

My slow cooker, does the best tender curries from cheaper cuts of meat.

Asda Coco creams - oh my goodness 2 plains biscuits sandwiched togther by a v rich cocoa cream. Beats posh biscuits anyday.

Waitrose own brand ratatouille - chuck a can in the slow cooker with meat, 1 small tbsp each of chilli, coriander, cumin, curry powder & turmeric & onions with enough water to cover meat. Bingo 8 hrs later a nice curry

Fairy washing powder & conditioner

My picnic blanket I got from £shop 10 yrs ago, its still going strong.

Slow cooker (actually could not cope without it, we would starve or live on beans. I am no chef!)

Samsung tablet

Boots Time Delay serum (half the price of No7 and makes my skin feel super soft)

Huggies Wipes (the green aloe vera ones preferably)

Freya/Fantasie bras

Colgate advanced white toothpaste. This is my miracle product, I cannot believe how much whiter my teeth look since I discovered it. I smile in photos now!

To those who have an iPad and a kindle, why both? Because iPads not easy to see in the sun? Wondering if I should get a kindle.

Ok cheers schmaltz.

Ozkleen Bath Power - cleans everything in the bathroom with minimal effort from me.
Gok skinny jeans from Sainsburys - mid-rise and they don't sag.
L'oreal superliner - winged line with minimum hassle.
Meluna soft menstrual cup - no more uncomfortable tampons for me
Assam tea - a proper brew

iPhone
GHDs
Benefit High Beam
Diet Coke
H&M thin strapped long vests
Havaianas
CCS Foot Cream

Decleor skin products - they last a long time and I buy them online and post free from "Cheap Smells" - my skin's never looked better
Henry Hoover - I love him
Clippers tea bags
Lenor - fancy ones, diamond black or whatever
Cif - like advert says - cleans everything
Lancome lipsticks and foundations
Benefit zwings (think that's the name) eyebrow palette
Frys chocolate cream bars
Taylors of Harrogate filter coffee
Coconut yoghurt - Tesco, Sainsburys, Muller
Squizzo mop and bucket (on castors) from Lakeland - mop squeezes unbelievably dry - effortless mopping

vacuvin pineapple corer - awesome!

Liz Earle C&P and Superskin serum.
My AEG washer dryer, which is the only combi I've found that is actually brilliant at both things!
Mitchum deo. (Was surprised this got bad press on the other thread, I find the stick and roll on as good as each other.)
Bobbi Brown corrector and concealer.
YSL Faux Cils and Dior mascaras.
Fantasie and Freya bras.
iPhone and iPad.
Aldi nappies and baby wipes. Miles cheaper than anywhere else and much gentler and more effective too.
Aldi chocolate chip cookies. Though they're a false economy as they're diet cheap but so delicious I have to be careful not to eat 3 whole packs in one sitting.
Hydraluron serum.
Real Techniques make up brushes.
Dyson hand held vacuum-again was surprised Dyson got such a kicking on the other thread-this is the best dust buster I've had and I love it.
Kindle.

Ooh, forgot Wolford and Falke tights. They can last a year if you wash them carefully, unlike the cheapies that seem to ladder after one wear!

Some more:

Orthaheel orthotics from Boots, have made a huge difference to the chronic back pain I suffered with for years.

I think Rapidbrow eyebrow serum might be working its way onto my list too, been using it about 6 weeks and they are definitely looking fuller.

Lush skincare - the only range the sensitive skin round my eyes seems to cope with.

Weleda shower wash
Green people aloe shampoo and conditioner
Method blue washing liquid, I luffs the smell
A decent non petroleum lip balm
My iPhone
Decent coffee
That's it really, they're the critical things in my house!

Dyson.
iPhone.
iPad.
Oxiclean.
Argan oil. I too have the mad bad hair.
Carmex lip balm.
Body shop ginger anti-dandruff shampoo.
Sure stick deodorant.

Gordon's
Hendricks
Bombay sapphire

Books of fiction and poetry
Tampons by OB or Lilets
Red wine- preferably Californian Cabernet Sauvignon
Sun block - 70 factor, water proof and unscented (don't care who makes it)
snazzy shoes - by anyone.

hair towels, any brand.

most things I really like seem to get discontinued.

ghost original perfume. I flirt with others but I always go back. And when I do people always compliment me on it.

Love threads like this!

Dove shower gel (original or silk)
Nivea invisible anti perspirant
Clarins hand cream
Dove gradual tan body moisturiser (tried them all, this is the best)
Arm & Hammer whitening toothpaste
Chanel No.19 - always return to this

Urban Decay Naked eyeshadow set
No.7 moisture surge lippie (light texture, great colours, moisturising, non-sticky - perfect for summer.
Just discovered Rimmel scandalise eye shadow sticks - fabulous and on offer in Boots at the moment. Cheap as chips, great colours, go on beautifully and last.

Lindt dark chilli chocolate Aldi copy is great too.
Mini cheddars

Superga canvas pumps
Primark scarves

iPhone

Weleda nappy cream
Benefit 'big beautiful eyes' kit
Lindt chocolate
Nutella
Method pink grapefruit multi-purpose spray

iPad and iPhone
Kindle
Shock absorber sports bra
Giant road bike
The North Face duffle bag
Superga sneakers

Lucas Pawpaw Ointment
Kiehls Musk Original No.1 spray
St Tropez self tanning lotion
Dr Hauschka Rose day cream
Witch Hazel I get boots own
Seven Seas Vitamin E Capsules - use the oil on my face
iPad and IPod
Bobbi Brownrose cream blush, use on lips too and lasts ages
Revlon Mascara
Rimmel kohl pencil, tried many others this the best
Nutella
Twinings Everyday tea

Daz citrus splash - gets the clothes so much cleaner than bold and is cheaper.
Dove deodorant - noticeably makes my underarms look nicer and smells gorgeous.
Microfiber cloths - just fantastic for everything, especially dusting.
Avon super shock mascara - great brush, lots of volume.
VO5 volume shampoo & conditioner - fantastic, hair smells amazing for days, doesn't weigh it down.
Flora buttery - tastes nearly as good as butter but is marginally better for you!