Swears By: Mumsnet recommends - April 2018

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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.

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

M&S Curve Printed Swing Dress, £15

A flattering and delicately patterned summer dress for all body types

"Went from beach to bar. Genuinely the most practical and flattering summer dress I have ever owned." DontCallMeCharlotte

Don't see your size? This dress is also available in the main collection.

Dunelm Mill Egyptian Cotton Towels, from £1.25 to £18

Wonderfully soft and thick machine washable towels

"I got some lovely fluffy Egyptian cotton ones from Dunelm last year, they're still like new, I love them." Yorkshiremum17

Dyson V6 Animal Cordless Vacuum, £369.99

Will suck up all crumbs known to humanity

"I have a Dyson V6 animal and it’s far better than my big Dyson. If that dies then I’ll get another one or the next version. Couldn’t be without it now." SluttyButty

Next Navy Linen Blend Dress, £26

The flattering shape of this dress works on a Monday morning and a Saturday night

"I bought a couple of these to wear on holiday last year – they were fab." IWannaSeeHowItEnds

Superdrug Vitamin E Cream, £2.99

Luxurious moisturising cream without a luxury price tag

"I used Superdrug Vitamin E cream after reading something on Mumsnet. It's great. Exfoliate every time you shower/ bathe then slap a load of it on. My skin is so much better for it and I've tried all sorts of £££ creams that were not half as good." ClickHip

Mint Velvet Washed Indigo Four-Pocket Jacket, £119

Looking for that perfect lightweight spring jacket?

"I've got this – it's lovely with jeans and skirts – a bit biker but nice weighty cotton. Mint Velvet have got some lovely spring jackets." Spartacunt

Benefit BADgal Bang Volumising Mascara, £21.50

Fed up of trying to get those false lashes to stick? This volumising mascara may be the answer

“I have just bought Benefit BADgal Bang mascara which is brilliant. I usually use an eyelash curler but don't need to with this as it lengthens and curls them. And it has 36 hours of staying power if required. I bought it today after trying it out, my lashes looked amazeballs so I just had to get it.” Tantpoke

Asos Pull-on Tapered Black Trousers, £18

Totally lightweight jersey material, and high-waisted for a flattering fit

"Asos have some jersey tapered trousers and they are a) ridiculously comfortable and b) actually quite smart without being too much like workwear.” TeddyIsaHe

Boots Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water, £18.95

An easy to use self-tanning mist spray for even the fake-tan averse

"I can't recommend the new Isle of Paradise range from Boots highly enough. I'm a complete klutz with fake tan and so pale I'm almost transparent. I've used this for a few weeks and it doesn't streak or go patchy, and the smell is really faint. I even tanned my face and it looks natural, not like I've been tangoed." AndNoneForGretchenWieners

Dune Laila Flat Sandals, now from £25 (were £50)

This tan colour is perfect for summer and will take you from a sunny day in the park all the way to the beach

"Nearly bought these Dune sandals last year then kicked myself when they sold out. Bought them last week in the mid-season sale. Bargain." 40andfeelingit

Available in four colours

Next Black Pocket Dress, £25

A smart short-sleeve dress which will go with pretty much anything

"This from Next. So easy to wear. Because I bought the Tall version (even though I'm not) it's the perfect 'just below knee' length (I have massive knees). Love it.” falang

Oven Pride Oven Cleaning Kit, £6.35

The solution to all your oven cleaning woes in one box

"Oven Pride is your friend here, OVEN PRIDE! Leave it all in the bag overnight then literally rub and rinse, f*ing amazing stuff. I want to invite strangers in off the street to admire my oven following a session with Oven Pride.” JollyGiraffe

Those Dune sandals look very much like Saltwater sandals, are you sure they are the right ones?

My mistake they are Dune! What a bargain, they look just like Saltwaters!

You can buy an oven pride alternative in the pound shop, looks remarkably similar, and does exactly the same job!

Sloggi Women's Long Brief, from £10.63 (were £15)

Admittedly not the prettiest, but an absolute essential for anyone who suffers the dreaded 'thigh chafe' in warm weather

"Yes to Sloggi long leg knickers! Can get them on Amazon, pure cotton and an absolute life-changer. In the past year I've gone from a size 18-20 to a size 10-12, but I will still be wearing these this summer." Squ1ggle

"For day to day I love the Sloggi long legs. Cotton, really light, and have a little bit of elastic on the thighs so they don’t ride up." dingdongdigeridoo

ASOS Stripe Long-Sleeve T-Shirt, £14

Need something easy to throw on with leggings?

“Last summer I got some of these long sleeve T-shirts from ASOS which covered my bum well while wearing leggings or jeggings. They were good on holiday.” blitzen

Sanctuary Spa Salt Scrub (650g), £13

If you're thinking of getting your skin sunshine-ready, MNers are loving this Sanctuary scrub

“It smells divine, you don't need to moisturise afterwards and it leaves skin feeling amazingly soft. I use it once a week and have done for years and years.” Gah81

Topshop MOTO Dungarees, £49

A casual option to wear in the sun with your favourite Breton top

“I’ve got a black pair and khaki pair from Top Shop. I bloody love them! I’m size 12, 5’8” and I’m 39. I live in them! Skinny fit and DON'T make my bum look big.” wiccamum

“I bought the Topshop blue denim pair yesterday. I LOVE them. Thought they looked great with a plain white tee and white trainers. I’ve wanted a pair for years and kept thinking I was too old. Thanks for the inspiration!” zippyswife

Gtech AirRAM Mk2 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, £199.99

We'll take anything which makes hoovering that black hole behind the sofa easier

“It's incredible, I LOVE it (my husband makes fun of how enthusiastic I am about the hoover!!!). We have carpeted rooms and the rest is wood or tiles, and it works great on all surfaces. We have a dog that moults like crazy and it works so well on pet hair.” boymum9

Next Chambray Casual Shirt, £24

A 100% cotton lightweight shirt, perfect for warm days in the office

"I bought this blue shirt from Next the other week. Goes naice with my black jeans." MrsPear

Where is the Swears By for 26 April please?

Hi there @Mammysin,

Well spotted - I'm just about to post them all up here now.

We tried out a new schedule this week to see if you all preferred to receive the newsletter email on a Sunday evening. This means the site stuff will go up on a Monday so keep your eyes peeled.

Please do let us know what you think - we're just giving it a go!

Next Beach Sandals, £25

Available in leather or suede and in more colours than you can shake a stick at, these Next sandals are the perfect addition to your SS18 wardrobe - whether you're planning on heading out to the beach or back to the play park (for the fifth day in a row...)

“I love these sandals from Next, they are great for my wide feet and I wear them constantly.” Kikibrown

Available in a rainbow array of colours and finishes - hello sparkle toes...

Hush Alanis Dress, £59

A light and floaty holiday must-have which works perfectly for daytime and for warm evenings

“The Alanis dresses are brilliant for hot holidays” Laska5772

“A fantastic dress. I bought it for my holiday in Italy a couple of years ago and it was so fantastic. So cool and light and I felt great in it with sandals or trainers. My aunt bought one too and she is 70 plus.” neveradullmoment99

The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Balm Butter, £10

At the end of a long day, take that makeup off with total ease

“I have combination skin and have found nothing better than The Body Shop Camomile Balm.” thisnthat

“Another one for The Body Shop Camomile Cleansing Butter. It's the only thing that shifts double wear and for that I will always be grateful.” McDougal