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AIBU to admit I was influenced into buying those popular products?

521 replies

Notasbigasithink · 29/05/2026 22:09

Okay I'll go first....
Those Norwegian socks
Purdy and Fig (caught me on one of those bloody automatic subscriptions too so I paid twice!)
The singing cactus toy! (Although I still think its funny 😂)

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MinnieBannister · 30/05/2026 12:21

KateCrusader · 30/05/2026 01:03

I adore Halara’s products and usually bulk buy once every couple of years. I live in their cargo leggings, and now it’s hot am wearing their tennis dresses (I have them in four different colours). The built in pants (with pockets!) and bra make them a game changer for this weather. I’m also very short, so their petite sizes are great for my stumpy legs. The stuff is really well made - no cheap material or dodgy stitching. The only thing against them is the returns process can be frustrating (but not impossible).

And that they're not ethically or sustainably made (sorry to be a party-pooper).

BitOutOfPractice · 30/05/2026 12:22

PistachioTiramisu · 30/05/2026 11:58

I don't like courgettes 'mucked about with', but I do like them cooked simply. All I do is cut them into rounds, put on a foil sheet, add salt, pepper and butter. wrap the 'parcel' and cook for about 20 minutes. They are really nice, buttery and soft with a unique flavour!

Yeah it’s that “unique flavour” that makes me avoid them like the bloody plague. Hence my unused spirallizer.

Puffalicious · 30/05/2026 12:25

FrostyMorn · 30/05/2026 07:42

A shakti mat. Even bought the matching pillow. I have chronic back pain and was desperately looking for solutions but this wasn't it! At the very least I should have bought a cheap imitation.

One of the best things I've ever spent money on. DP & I use it almost daily. 15 mins means the knots in my back are reduced, but the real benefit is total relaxation & shut off. I'm so relaxed I can fall asleep.

I've bought 2 as gifts. Cheaper imitations are not the same. If you're up for selling it on & it's the right level PM me.

HeidiLite · 30/05/2026 12:26

Airwrap, love it, used every day.

Halara - mixed. Have some sports shorts and jeans shorts that I adore, super comfortable, just placed another order. But some dresses have been really nasty plasticky fabric.

I do love jelly bras (from aliexpress), but I don't need much support nowadays. Pretty sure they would have been rubbish on my previous G-cups.

Korean skin care, my skin has never looked so good.

Mounjaro - best decision ever.

MaxnLeon · 30/05/2026 12:34

ElixirOfLife · 30/05/2026 05:25

@maxnleonWhat is their sizing like? PP above mentioned they had bad returns experience. I want to try them but hate it when I can’t return something

I found the sizing to be spot on, I’m a 16-18 Australian size and they were perfect. However I’m 5 ft nothing so their petite size was still a little long but I am used to that. I cannot comment on the return process as I haven’t felt the need to use it yet. I’m about to order more product so I’m hoping to have just as good an experience. Fingers crossed🤞

lazyarse123 · 30/05/2026 12:35

MaCheCazzo · 30/05/2026 12:03

Yes that's the one. Big long unwieldy stick of uselessness. I should throw it out because I get angry every time I look at it almost as if I live on in some kind of futile hope that the next time I use it it will be amazing. It won't.

I thought i was doing it wrong but dh tried it and it wasn't any better.

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Puffalicious · 30/05/2026 12:42

NeedSleepNow · 30/05/2026 07:45

I keep making the mistake of buying things advertised to me on Facebook, smol cleaning product subscription, who gives a crap toilet paper, popsy dresses, purdy & fig.

Halara trousers and shorts are the latest things I'm tempted by.

I love SMOL. I've used the kitchen & bathroom cleaner for years. At £7 each + £2 postage every 6 months (6 bottle fulls of each which does last me 6 months in a busy house) is well worth it. I just signed up for the floor cleaner & new foaming handwash (kitchen only as use nice bar soaps in bathrooms) & will see how they are.

I did originally use the dishwasher tabs & laundry pods but found them expensive for what they were & prices went up.

Has anyone used any of the laundry sheets to good results/ affordable? I use box powder Persil at present (can recycle the box & I think they wash better, but the transporting concerns me) but would try an alternative.

Giggorata · 30/05/2026 12:45

Yet another Purdy and Figg ex buyer. A shame, as they do smell gorgeous but they are simply not worth the money, as they don't last and don't clean well. 😕

The air fryer and knock off NutriBullet are excellent and in regular use.

I'm pleased with the wireless jelly bras I have bought, but I am not well endowed, so don't know how they fare for those with more bosomage.

I have used Zoflora for decades and as long as you carefully choose the scent, it is fine.

I used the Easy Yo yogurt making products for a while, until I needed to economise. They were very good and indeed easy to use.
Nowadays, I still use their pots and flasks with a plain yogurt starter.
I wouldn’t buy one of those plug in yogurt makers, not necessary.

I would like to see some info about all those amazing coloured hair products that don't have bleach and you just pile it on, ending up with bright purple or pure white hair. Too good to be true?

TroysMammy · 30/05/2026 12:53

theresbeautyinwindysun · 30/05/2026 09:10

I bought that stupid twisting board that’s meant to give you a trim waist. So embarrassed to have bought something so stupid and have never used it

I ended up at the other end of the room when using it. It's been at the back of my wardrobe since I got it.

GooseCreekandtheRiver · 30/05/2026 12:54

I am too easily influenced 😅

Thanks to this thread I now have Halara jeans (from Vinted) and Garnier Glow SPF50 on the way.

I also got the Ancient and Brave collagen back out of the cupboard and found that it is fine in coffee, so that’s a win.

goingtotown · 30/05/2026 12:56

Remembering Footner Exfoliating Socks rubbish.

Theunamedcat · 30/05/2026 13:15

Notasbigasithink · 29/05/2026 22:49

Oooo! I keep seeing adverts for them and wondered if they're worth the hype?!

Comfy but a bit monoboob if you are large of nork but super SUPER comfy

SisSuffragette · 30/05/2026 13:31

Ilmakiage foundation. Just not as good as they make out! And how are you going to find your shade doing a stupid online quiz

OneMintWasp · 30/05/2026 13:51

Notasbigasithink · 29/05/2026 22:30

Oh I forgot the stuff from the 90s!
I was also the proud owner of the singing cod/fish mounted on the plaque 😂

Ha ha Billy Bass...I was going to say that. My gran had them all!

5thchildso · 30/05/2026 13:54

Various anti snoring device for dh that were pushed by Facebook advertising. He's still snoring

5thchildso · 30/05/2026 13:55

Interested in the collagen powder now!

Mumandcarer80 · 30/05/2026 14:00

One of those singing fish used to sing put me back in the water.

And one of these I spotted in a charity shop. They were supposed to go in car windows but I’ve always been a non driver.

I just discovered was called a moonie toy. 😂😂😂

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Mumdiva99 · 30/05/2026 14:00

Nonnim · 29/05/2026 23:40

Full disclosure: during lockdown I bought a flexible silicone TOILET BRUSH which was supposed to thoroughly clean the loo so it would be so sparkly - I live in a very hard water area, and no, it doesn’t.

I have one of those on the side in the utility room....it's never made it to a loo yet.
My son bought a slap chop. It works but is a faff to wash up.
We have a nutribullet - i won that in a raffle and gave it to my mum who wanted a smoothy maker. She used it twice and gave it back to me. It's actually really good for drinks, smoothies and milkshakes. I just had to buy a replacement blade as it was cracked.
I have a bra on the way.....not sure what type but it kept telling me how comfy it is.
I bought refillable deodorant- love the concept, love the packaging, hate the price and the big yellow stain that was left over all my clothes.
I bought refillable soap/shower gel- can't remember which - only to find the refills come in a plastic bottle? I haven't used it yet as I am struggling with the benefit? And so I am put off!!
I like to use a hard soap in the shower and was interested in the plastic scrubbing brush that holds your soap too - but it costs a fortune. I will stick with my bar alone. Although if someone can create a bag I can hang it in in the shower that would be useful.

LooksLikeImStuckHere · 30/05/2026 14:01

1980isitjustme · 29/05/2026 23:07

The Trinny neck stuff? I heard her talk about it on a podcast and how many repeat purchases there are. Is it rubbish?

The Trinny neck stuff is actually fabulous. I’m a repeat buyer.

I am also a marketers dream - spiraliser (we do use this because the kids seem to think curly carrot is tastier), spinning shower clean thing (useless), Vileda H2O pro (nice idea, frustrating in practice), magnetic eyelashes (laughably awful, though it may just be my method), handheld steamer (just makes everything wet).

Delladuck · 30/05/2026 14:03

I bought some goo that you put on your eyelashes and it helps them grow thicker and longer-utter bollocks

Tallow and ash-couldnt smell a thing

Some product where you put liquid into plastic socks and soak your feet for half an hour (I think)
Still waiting 2 years on for my feet to start peeling

George foreman-used it once and binned it ten years later

Air fryer-never used it

Smoothie maker-never used this either

Method cleaner-all (apart from the mint window cleaner) are amazing

Neat cleaning spray-crap but bloody good for killing any flies that come in

The ordinary (i cant remember what it did,but it was red) brought me out in a rash

Molecule something perfume-smelled of nothing

A face flannel that was meant to scrub off dead skin on the face
It didn't and as soon as it got wet,it went Bart Simpson yellow

French soaps-smelled of nothing

I need to step away from the Internet!

JJWT · 30/05/2026 14:07

Bloody Elevate. Had about £100 off me for a few packets of chocolate shake powder as the 2nd payment was A LOT more than the first and I wasn't aware it was due that soon. So annoyed with myself for not cancelling quicker.

Has anyone tried Lunera? Asking for a friend....

PearlieQueen · 30/05/2026 14:17

cheekynamechang3 · 30/05/2026 07:25

Seen Dash drinks mentioned. I love them! I love fizzy drinks and don't like the taste of artificial sweeteners. Obvs Dash is not sweet at all but I love them. Not all flavours though as some taste artificial. The raspberry and blackberry ones are great.

The new Pink Lady Apple flavour is the nicest one yet!