To ask for - Best low cost thing you’ve bought recently ?

PollyCherry · 2025-07-12T22:42:03+00:00

As a flip side to the expensive letdowns thread , has anyone bought anything low cost that’s been good ? I got a mascara in b and m that’s great on my long blonde but thin eyelashes. And an ineos hand wash that is actually really nice.

stonebrambleboy · 12/07/2025 23:45

The string thingy that attaches to your spectacles for a £1 , no more hunting for my reading glasses 🤓

wwyd2021medicine · 13/07/2025 00:13

My £20 airfryer from Asda
After much thinking about pros and cons, I just bought a cheap one and it's been great. Definitely the best money I have spent in recent years.

Devilsmommy · 13/07/2025 00:18

A £7 paddling pool from Tesco's. My almost 3 year old loves water play and it's been a godsend in this heat😊

Anotherparkingthread · 13/07/2025 00:38

Ohhh I love these threads!

I have a water flosser, a generic brand one costing about 20 pounds and I absolutely bloody love it. Bye bye bleeding gums and plaque below the gumline. Haven't needed to see a hygienist since I first got one 4 years ago, because my teeth are completely free from any build up. Worth every penny has saved me a fortune. The original one finally died last week and I ordered a new one immediately.

My "butt puncher", as it's called at our house. It's a deep tissue massager gun that I paid around 15 pounds for on Amazon and thought would be utter crap but oh.my.god. when I've got tight muscles in my back or glutes it's the absolute best thing ever. It's wicked and I can use it on myself so no more whining at my partner to rub my tight muscles. Leaves me feeling all floaty. A fraction of the cost of even one sports massage and can use it any time I feel I need it.

A new hair clip. It's way more sophisticated than my any old go to - the lazy ponytail, but still keeps my v long hair out of the way. I picked one in a soft matte brown and it matches my brown soft leather bag so I look oddly out together despite it only costing a couple of quid.

This might not be what youre looking for but I got a Bluetooth camera shutter button that pairs with my phone. I needed some pictures of myself for a profession thing but I tend to get really stiff and awkward when somebody points a camera at me. Managed to get some amazingly nice shots without hiring a photographer which saved money and they look better because I'm much more relaxed. Cost about £5. also great for group and family photos.

Katemax82 · 13/07/2025 08:54

My 30 quid tassimo machine. My husband got me an expensive one for Christmas, it didn't bloody work so I changed it for a cheaper one its really good and I use it everyday

DairyM1ilk · 13/07/2025 09:00

Anotherparkingthread · 13/07/2025 00:38

Ohhh I love these threads!

I have a water flosser, a generic brand one costing about 20 pounds and I absolutely bloody love it. Bye bye bleeding gums and plaque below the gumline. Haven't needed to see a hygienist since I first got one 4 years ago, because my teeth are completely free from any build up. Worth every penny has saved me a fortune. The original one finally died last week and I ordered a new one immediately.

My "butt puncher", as it's called at our house. It's a deep tissue massager gun that I paid around 15 pounds for on Amazon and thought would be utter crap but oh.my.god. when I've got tight muscles in my back or glutes it's the absolute best thing ever. It's wicked and I can use it on myself so no more whining at my partner to rub my tight muscles. Leaves me feeling all floaty. A fraction of the cost of even one sports massage and can use it any time I feel I need it.

A new hair clip. It's way more sophisticated than my any old go to - the lazy ponytail, but still keeps my v long hair out of the way. I picked one in a soft matte brown and it matches my brown soft leather bag so I look oddly out together despite it only costing a couple of quid.

This might not be what youre looking for but I got a Bluetooth camera shutter button that pairs with my phone. I needed some pictures of myself for a profession thing but I tend to get really stiff and awkward when somebody points a camera at me. Managed to get some amazingly nice shots without hiring a photographer which saved money and they look better because I'm much more relaxed. Cost about £5. also great for group and family photos.

@Anotherparkingthread
I literally need a link for each and every one of your items please? 🙏

cloudyblueglass · 13/07/2025 09:03

Anotherparkingthread · 13/07/2025 00:38

Ohhh I love these threads!

I have a water flosser, a generic brand one costing about 20 pounds and I absolutely bloody love it. Bye bye bleeding gums and plaque below the gumline. Haven't needed to see a hygienist since I first got one 4 years ago, because my teeth are completely free from any build up. Worth every penny has saved me a fortune. The original one finally died last week and I ordered a new one immediately.

My "butt puncher", as it's called at our house. It's a deep tissue massager gun that I paid around 15 pounds for on Amazon and thought would be utter crap but oh.my.god. when I've got tight muscles in my back or glutes it's the absolute best thing ever. It's wicked and I can use it on myself so no more whining at my partner to rub my tight muscles. Leaves me feeling all floaty. A fraction of the cost of even one sports massage and can use it any time I feel I need it.

A new hair clip. It's way more sophisticated than my any old go to - the lazy ponytail, but still keeps my v long hair out of the way. I picked one in a soft matte brown and it matches my brown soft leather bag so I look oddly out together despite it only costing a couple of quid.

This might not be what youre looking for but I got a Bluetooth camera shutter button that pairs with my phone. I needed some pictures of myself for a profession thing but I tend to get really stiff and awkward when somebody points a camera at me. Managed to get some amazingly nice shots without hiring a photographer which saved money and they look better because I'm much more relaxed. Cost about £5. also great for group and family photos.

Ooh, please could you tell me where to get the water flosser?

Lactofull · 13/07/2025 09:05

My robot mower

ok so it was £350 BUT I was paying a gardener £30 every fortnight throughout summer and have been doing that for last 4 years…. So will save me shit loads PLUS no period ever where grass is overgrown because it’s on every day.

best recent purchase

as for properly cheap item…. My bum bag! I ONLY use at the airport but so useful for putting passports and tickets

Lactofull · 13/07/2025 09:05

My Karcher window cleaner!! £50 and it’s brilliant

onwardandupwards · 13/07/2025 09:06

A reusable water bottle, its leak proof, keeps fizzy drinks fizzy, ice doesn't melt in it for hours and hours and keeps tea hot for hours too, has saved me a fortune in takeaway drinks/ bottles of water, and no soggy bags!

38woman · 13/07/2025 09:06

Anotherparkingthread · 13/07/2025 00:38

Ohhh I love these threads!

I have a water flosser, a generic brand one costing about 20 pounds and I absolutely bloody love it. Bye bye bleeding gums and plaque below the gumline. Haven't needed to see a hygienist since I first got one 4 years ago, because my teeth are completely free from any build up. Worth every penny has saved me a fortune. The original one finally died last week and I ordered a new one immediately.

My "butt puncher", as it's called at our house. It's a deep tissue massager gun that I paid around 15 pounds for on Amazon and thought would be utter crap but oh.my.god. when I've got tight muscles in my back or glutes it's the absolute best thing ever. It's wicked and I can use it on myself so no more whining at my partner to rub my tight muscles. Leaves me feeling all floaty. A fraction of the cost of even one sports massage and can use it any time I feel I need it.

A new hair clip. It's way more sophisticated than my any old go to - the lazy ponytail, but still keeps my v long hair out of the way. I picked one in a soft matte brown and it matches my brown soft leather bag so I look oddly out together despite it only costing a couple of quid.

This might not be what youre looking for but I got a Bluetooth camera shutter button that pairs with my phone. I needed some pictures of myself for a profession thing but I tend to get really stiff and awkward when somebody points a camera at me. Managed to get some amazingly nice shots without hiring a photographer which saved money and they look better because I'm much more relaxed. Cost about £5. also great for group and family photos.

Morning, could I ask where you got your water flosser from? X

itgetsthehoseagain · 13/07/2025 09:09

Imperial leather soap. Cleans face beautifully, allowing me to sidestep REN, Clinique etc.

Then, after washing, I apply my REN face mask followed by the new Clinique serum and Moisture Surge 😐

Lactofull · 13/07/2025 09:12

itgetsthehoseagain · 13/07/2025 09:09

Imperial leather soap. Cleans face beautifully, allowing me to sidestep REN, Clinique etc.

Then, after washing, I apply my REN face mask followed by the new Clinique serum and Moisture Surge 😐

Is the imperial leather soap even meant for the face?!

How long have you been using?

Namechangeforthis88 · 13/07/2025 09:19

Anti-slip mat, 2.99, stops my shopping sliding around and falling out the bags in the car boot. I was looking at spending a lot more on a cargo net type thing.

caramac04 · 13/07/2025 09:20

Two floppy magnets - one saying CLEAN and the other DIRTY. £4.
Use them on the dishwasher so everyone knows if it’s loading or needs unloading.
Such a simple thing but it works.

EnglishGirlApproximately · 13/07/2025 09:21

Cooling towels, an absolute godsend in this weather. Took them to a festival yesterday and the people we were with were constantly nabbing them to share for five minutes. DS even took his to bed last night!
Would love links to the water flosser, back massager and hair band please 🙏

ssd · 13/07/2025 09:37

caramac04 · 13/07/2025 09:20

Two floppy magnets - one saying CLEAN and the other DIRTY. £4.
Use them on the dishwasher so everyone knows if it’s loading or needs unloading.
Such a simple thing but it works.

I'm sorry, but this is genius. Dh puts dirty stuff in when it's clean and needs emptied.

LurkyMcLurkinson · 13/07/2025 09:42

onwardandupwards · 13/07/2025 09:06

A reusable water bottle, its leak proof, keeps fizzy drinks fizzy, ice doesn't melt in it for hours and hours and keeps tea hot for hours too, has saved me a fortune in takeaway drinks/ bottles of water, and no soggy bags!

This sounds great. Which one is it?

Lactofull · 13/07/2025 09:42

ssd · 13/07/2025 09:37

I'm sorry, but this is genius. Dh puts dirty stuff in when it's clean and needs emptied.

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Is he a bit…. Thick?!

Jmaho · 13/07/2025 10:12

A £1.99 fan with spray bottle attached from Home Bargains. Have been using it all weekend

Yellowbirdcage · 13/07/2025 10:30

A pack of those net tent things that pop over food. Use them daily when I am prepping or just over the fruit bowl or cat’s bowl when there are flies about.

Lidl occitane knock off verbena hand wash. Bought 6 more!

Also those Scrub Daddy sponges. Thought they were gimmicky but I actually love them.

doggydaydreams · 13/07/2025 10:38

eczema cream instead of expensive moisturiser as my face is so dry and fragrance makes me cystic acne so much worse. I’ve wasted so much money on expensive moisturisers and serums. Now I use retinol and the cheap moisturiser and no breakouts

OnlyYellowRoses · 13/07/2025 10:51

£22 tower fan in Aldi’s aisle of dreams. Silent, powerful and all round brilliant

pontivex · 13/07/2025 10:56

A box of 3 bars of gorgeous smelling ‘artisan’ shea butter soap from the supermarket. $1.50 aka 70 english pence. Lasted 6 months and so much better than shower gel.

Chemenger · 13/07/2025 10:59

A wool duvet to replace our horrible, sweaty polyester one, not massively cheap at £40 but well worth it.