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What has been your latest holy grail/can’t do without it purchase?

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tigerbear · 24/08/2019 13:51

Mine is for body:
St Tropez in shower tanning lotion.
Fuck me, it’s incredible!! Although I can get a decent natural tan on the rest of my body, my legs never tan and I’ve never found anything fake tan wise which looks good until now. I only bought the St Tropez because I had vouchers for TKMaxx and saw it in there for about half the normal price, not thinking it would work (with most fake tans I buy, they end up at the back of the cupboard as I’m too lazy to spend ages on application, and I didn’t have high hopes on this, with it only being 3 min to leave it on for.
I bought the light one, and after googling reviews, everyone says to def leave it longer than it says on the tube, so I left it around 6 min, and there was a definite difference.
It’s not a dark tan at all, it just takes the edge of having pasty white legs.
So impressed that I then ordered the medium shade from Amazon, and WOW!
I went out last night after applying this the night before, and had the confidence to wear a short skirt. A friend said I looked like I had model’s legs!
It looks so natural and like a real proper tan, no streaks at all. Total miracle stuff!

The other things I’ve discovered recently for my very spotty and congested skin: Niacimide by The Ordinary, plus Sudocreme - really takes down the redness, and heals spots faster.

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Gwenhwyfar · 18/09/2019 20:19

"did you use it once, or a few times over a couple of days? In my experience, it builds up over a few applications to a good colour."

Just once, but the autograph face drops that are supposed to be gradual actually work straight away.

timshelthechoice · 18/09/2019 20:24

Amphora Aromatics Sandalwood Musk oil. It layers beautifully with so much

Phillips Lumea

Soap and Glory Sit Tight

Adapalene, the ONLY thing that keeps my skin clear

Clinque City Block

The Collection mascara

Laura Mercier Bare Lips lipstick

EspressoX10 · 18/09/2019 20:58

Every time I think of my Lumea I feel angry it took me so long to buy it!

Best thing I've ever had.

Not only am I hair free, but I can't actually see the follicle "dots" in the place where the hair was before.

That has never happened (waxing or shaving)

NotStayingIn · 18/09/2019 22:41

I really wish too I had bought the Lumea sooner. Only used it twice so far and as per PP there are already patches where I can’t see the black follicle dots. It’s brilliant!

NotStayingIn · 18/09/2019 22:44

@chipsandgin I have the Lumea Prestige. It was on sale at John Lewis about a month ago. So far so good!

morrisseysquif · 18/09/2019 22:47

@tigerbear
which 5% product please, I found the buffet, thanks!

NotStayingIn · 18/09/2019 23:01

My number one beauty product is a collagen powder supplement. I’ve taken it for about 2 months now and my skin is so so smooth and silky feeling. It’s incredible, I would never be without it now. And I was really sceptical!

tigerbear · 19/09/2019 00:01

@morrisseysquif I use the Superdrug Naturally Radiant glycolic Toner - it’s a dupe of the Pixie Glow and only about £3
The salicylic cream is V55 Max strength, bought on Amazon.

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morrisseysquif · 19/09/2019 00:42

Newton chiropody sponge - smooth feet, bloody marvellous
Plantur caffeine shampoo - reduced hair loss
The Ordinary - retin range and argeline for frown lines
L'oreal brow plumper - defined, easy to apply brows and stays on
Olay - just lovely products, I rate total effects as a great moisturiser and SPF 15 or 30 with added anti-age.
Skin Deep Self Tan wipes from Amazon - I am blue Irish with lots of veins, I used these this year, wait at least 12 hrs after shaving and moisturising,, one wipe per leg, voila, rich tea biscuit colour, no streak, and natural colour. One pack lasts me a Summer.
Bourjois blush cendre de rose brune - natural flushed cheeks

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