crap things Sali Hughes recommends in the Guardian

[TroyMcClure]

that fibrology shampoo - nada
that bumble and bumble hair thickener - nada

STOP ME SOMEONE

WE have to tell you who she is when you could either
a) ignore the thread
b) READ the fricken thrad
c) google lmgtfy.com/?q=who+is+Sali+Hughes%3F

I love you a bit Datahub

Bloody hell

Slightly off topic- but can someone decode the new fangled grey shading of posts- that used to be reserved for Mumsnet HQ comments.

(As in a few posts down from here.)

Is it a type of warning /wrist slap for cheeky posts?

they grey posts are your own

The grey posts are a blip in the system.

they grey posts are your own

err- I don't think so!

I'm sure you'll all be fascinated to hear that, actually, I've returned the Soap & Glory serum, in favour of another of Sali's budget serum recommendations - the Loreal laser renew serum. Lots of reviews said the S&P serum packaging is duff.

I've never used L'Oreal skincare stuff. Is it any good? They seem to be slowly taking over the shelves in Boots and Superdrug.

Err, actually, I have no idea Flippin . Their cleansing oil is not good - just mineral oil with some other bits. I just binned it. But their anti ageing cleansing wipes seem fine, and that serum gets fantastic reviews, as well as Sali's recommendation. If I hate it, I can just throw it out and move on, like I did w the Body Shop Vit E one. I had some Creme De La Mer serum stuff and it was OK, but, frankly, I'd want to look 15 years younger and much hotter to justify the cost.

One thing I like about Sali is that she explains / mentions the importance of key ingredients, which demystifies some of this whole beauty malarkey. Also means you can assess products, more easily, yourself.

Another big yes vote for the W7 eyeshadow dupes of the naked pallettes.I got one for about £4 and it's no different from my dior, chanel, lauder shadows. A brilliant, brilliant buy.

Hell, for Creme De La Mer prices, I'd want a whole new face!

For me, half the fun is in trying new stuff. I'm thrilled with the new nivea serum which really is lovely.

Would be very interested to hear how you get on with that L'Oréal stuff.

Nope, don't like the woman. I'm not sure why. I think it's because I find her condescending and I think she'd be the kind of woman "on the counters" who gravitates to the customer who's "buying" and not the woman who needs a bit of help/encouragement. Could be wrong.

Whereas, I love Lisa Eldridge. She just seems genuine and lovely, to me.

Oh, should say, I've not had any disastrous purchases as I don't like her delivery, as it were. I have bought some good stuff on Lisa E's recommendation, though.

I really like Sali - ok so she's not as warm as Lisa Eldridge but we can't all be the same. I like her no nonsense style, I think she's an excellent interviewer on her 'In The Bathroom With...' videos - she's very good at shutting up and listening to people. Love her feminism and her absolute insistence that being interested in style and beauty is nothing to be ashamed of, in the way that sports fans are not made to feel ashamed of their interest. I love how she refuses to test rubbish like cellulite gel and bust firming cream. And like Lisa Eldridge, she recommends products that cover a wide range of prices, from very affordable to dear-lord-in-heaven