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Elaborate expense

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Lulukat · 24/04/2016 20:43

I was really lucky and won a prize where I stayed in a v expensive hotel. Anyway to the point, the shower gel in the hotel was amazing, I am not one to even normally think like this, it obviously was made for me. It smells so bloody good, like what a freshly showered person that has just walked out of the best Beverly Hills hotel should!
I have just used my last drop. I contacted the company and got some samples.
Anyway I looked it up to buy it and it's £25!
We are a one wage family atm and I have to convince OH it's worth it. I do not spend much on myself ever; although have just discovered a serum that I had a freebie from that is doing wonders for my skin and now want to buy (have a debs card from bday I can use for that). I don't buy much make up and when I do I shop like maybelline foundation and get freebie mascaras, shampoos and a lot of moisturisers from my hobby etc (have not bought a mascara for prob 4 years) so really a small amount on beauty.
Should I go ahead and buy it? or is it a waste of money

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HermioneWeasley · 24/04/2016 20:45

It's literally money down the drain

Nanasueathome · 24/04/2016 20:45

What is the shower gel?

Toooldtobearsed · 24/04/2016 20:47

Yes.
Buy it.
We always put ourselves at the bottom of the list for treats, make this your time. £25 is not going to bankrupt you, so go for it and enjoy it!

BUT, tell me what the name is so I can indulge too☺

Oysterbabe · 24/04/2016 20:48

I'd definitely buy it.

AgathaMystery · 24/04/2016 20:49

Yep. Share the name please.

This is a nice something that you can do for yourself every day. What a treat! Go for it!

Grilledaubergines · 24/04/2016 20:49

Of course you should get it. Don't think twice.

EatShitDerek · 24/04/2016 20:50

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Lulukat · 24/04/2016 20:50

It's Babor Energising Lime and Mandarin. It seems ridiculous and know its a silly price. It is lovely tho mmmmm sniffing myself

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mrschatty · 24/04/2016 20:51

If food is bought/bills paid etx and children cared for I say go for it and say it's an early bday/christmas/anniversary thing

And tell us what it is so we can get some

MorrisZapp · 24/04/2016 20:51

What serum has worked wonders on your skin?

JUST TAKE MY MONEY ALREADY

witsender · 24/04/2016 20:52

When you say one wage family, how comfortable?

I'm struggling to comprehend being that excited about a shower gel, but I get excited about seemingly dull stuff too so I know the feeling!

PPie10 · 24/04/2016 20:52

It will be gone before you know it, I think it's a bit pointless. If it was something that you could make use of for a long time then I think it's worth it.

EatShitDerek · 24/04/2016 20:55

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ChicRock · 24/04/2016 20:56

Go for it. But keep it in your bedroom so nobody else uses it. It's these type of small pleasures that make what can sometimes feel like a daily grind of everyday life, that bit better.

Pinkheart5915 · 24/04/2016 20:58

If you can afford it treat yourself, I know I do

Lulukat · 24/04/2016 20:59

MorrisZapp the serum is benefit instant comeback
We do ok, not wealthy but better than we have ever been, I would not have considered this a year ago

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Iguessyourestuckwithme · 24/04/2016 20:59

Here

Lulukat · 24/04/2016 21:01

EatShitDerek i'm defo dropping hints :)

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Laska5772 · 24/04/2016 21:03

£19.50 on babor site plus postage ..but stock up and buy 3 then no postage .(definately worth it if it makes you feel that good I reckon. Life is short )

Lulukat · 24/04/2016 21:03

Iguessyourestuckwithme thank you! i'm gonna get it and see how long it lasts.
I will also be hiding it from everyone else Grin

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missymayhemsmum · 24/04/2016 21:06

Make sure that your mum/sis/dh whoever know that a bottle would always be a welcome birthday/ xmas gift too!

Patapouf · 24/04/2016 21:07

I would, but I'm a spendthrift.

Will it bring you joy? If yes, it's worth it IMO

Pixilicious · 24/04/2016 21:14

Following so I can remember the shower gel for pay day!

bewilderedfish · 24/04/2016 21:18

Ignore that!! It's not the same stuff Blush