Swears By: Mumsnet recommends - January 2018

[AliceDMumsnet]

Hello,

Some of you may already receive our weekly Swears By newsletter, which is a round-up of products that Mumsnetters have been recommending to each other, but we thought we'd also collate them here.

You can take a look at your best buys of 2017 here and last month's Swears By thread here.

If you want to be first to know about the next cult product, you can sign up to the newsletter here and you can also check out the Swears By page here.

Mumsnet Swears By is free and independent from advertising but if you buy something through our posts, we may get a small share of the sale. You can find out more here.

Here’s what MNers have been swearing by this month:

Babyliss Big Hair Rotating Hot Air Styling Brush, £41.99 (was £45)

An easy-to-use brush for smooth, voluminous hair

"Babyliss big hair is AMAZING. I love it. I look like I’ve had a salon blow dry – achieved at home on a Wednesday morning with two small children under my feet." Longhairmightcare

Joules Langham Ankle Boot, £140

Suede Chelsea boots with a small Cuban heel and zip detail

"I love them – they're really comfortable, smart, and a number of people have commented on how nice they are." PepperOnMyPaprikash

Hush Cassie Modal Dress, £49

The perfect everyday dress – it even has pockets

“I have this Hush dress. I love it. It's really comfortable, easy to wear, has pockets, and you can dress it up or down.” RubbishRobotFromTheDawnOfTime

Essie Gel Couture Nail Varnish, £9.99

The perfect polish for a DIY gel manicure

“I have recently discovered Essie Gel Couture nail polish which is INCREDIBLE. If you use it with their Gel Setter top coat, you can't actually distinguish between that and salon gel nails.” Somebodythinkofthechildren

Lily Flame Warm Welcome Candle, £10.30

A scented candle with a lovely fragrance, made in the UK

“Lily Flame candles are nice. The Warm Welcome one smells delicious, like freshly baked cookies straight from the oven.” RubbishMantra

Warm-lined Slip-on Trainers, £24.99

Slip-on trainers with a faux fur lining and a chunky sole

“I bought the furry H&M trainers on Friday and they’ve barely been off my feet! Very comfy and cosy though not my usual style.” Ulysses

And this is what MNers were buying last week:

Uniqlo 3/4 Sleeve Ponte Dress, £34.90

A flattering dress which manages to combine comfort with a structured shape - the thick, but stretchy, ponte material allows for a nipped-in waist that is still comfy to wear all day.

The nail glow stuff is nice... but it's basically a very pricey pinky clear nail polish. I bought it after seeing it recommended on here.

The ordinary stuff in this weeks swears by... postage is only 91p less than the product

The Ordinary Alpha Lipoic Acid 5%, £6

A potent antioxidant that restores and renews skin, improving texture and tone

“I've just started with the Alpha Lipoic Acid and it is unbelievable. Immediate difference overnight. I can't tell you how much better my skin is looking.” LuckingFovely

@Rach5l we've found it in stock on Cult Beauty where shipping is £3.95, or free if you spend £15+ - that's the cheapest we've been able to find so far, but we'll keep our eyes peeled

Update: order from House of Fraser by midnight tonight (1/2/18) for free next day delivery

TU Fluffy Hoody with Pom Poms, £14

A fleecy, long-line hoody with a fur-lined hood and pom pom drawstrings - perfect for lounging

"It's so soft and fluffy and really comfortable. I have just bought a second one.” sparkysalmon

Maybelline Tattoo Brow Longlasting Tint, £10

A peel-off brow tint - leave it on overnight for fuller brows

"There's a cool Maybelline product that you paint on and let dry before peeling it off. It tints the skin and the hair so you can get a shape you like. It looks alarming when on but looks really good once you peel it off. Also mine lasts about three days." GingerRogers84

Jigsaw Silk Satin Batwing Top, £68 (was £85)

A sleek, flattering top that can be worn for work or play

"I've recommended this silk batwing top lots. It's such an easy shape to wear but looks luxe thanks to the material." CountFosco

W7 Porefection Pore Minimizer Primer, £6.99

A primer that can be worn alone or under make up to reduce the appearance of pores

"W7 Porefection Pore Minimiser Primer is a perfect dupe for Benefit's Porefessional Primer. £7 compared to £24, what's not to like?" TracyBeakerSoYeah

Wenger Alexa 16" Laptop Backpack with Tablet Pocket, £74.99

A backpack with comfy padded straps, big enough to hold laptops up to 16"

"I have this and I think it's the perfect work bag, big enough for a laptop, strong straps and quite stylish too!" chickenqueen

And here's what MNers have been buying this week:

Boden Erica Dress, from £70 (was £140)

Whether you suit jewel tones, autumnal colours, or just prefer good old monochrome, you can't go wrong in the beautifully floaty Erica midi dress.

Thanks @AliceDMumsnet
What else in that range is good so I could make it up to £15?

@Rach5l at the moment House of Fraser is actually your best bet - it's £6 on their website but they are offering free next day delivery until midnight today!

I dont think that Boden dress would be that flattering would it?

Thank you @AliceDMumsnet ordered. This is like having a personal shopper

But are aunt Bessie's potatoes even made with goose fat?

*I don't actually know why goose fat is important but the ready made Waitrose potatoes I had the other day had it emblazoned prominently across the front of the bag. Must be important

I bought the ordinary stuff and primer off amazon. I have prime but the postage was reasonable for those without. Been using the acid for 5 days and I love it, used the primer once and felt nice and light and foundation looked good over it.