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Discontinued products that you can NEVER forgive them for.

518 replies

PossumintheHouse · 15/03/2024 16:11

I'm edging towards the last spritzes of my beloved Elle by YSL perfume. Why they discontinued this glorious fragrance, I will never understand. Off to buy another overpriced bottle on eBay, I guess.

I'm also pissed off with Jo Malone for getting rid of her English Oak and Redcurrant scent. The candle and body lotion were the best.

Who will you never forgive for discontinuing your favourite?

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PSEnny · 15/03/2024 20:34

MsFogi · 15/03/2024 16:19

Perfume here too - I am bereft since Aqua di Parma stopped Iris Nobile and Michael Kors stopped Michael Kors.

Agree with the Michael Kors, it was lovely!

Broop · 15/03/2024 20:35

Ilovecurrywednesdays · 15/03/2024 16:18

Lou Lou Blue perfume. I scour the Internet at least once a month to see if anyone has found a dupe or something remotely similar. I have about 5 sprays left in a 30ml bottle and I can't bring myself to use it. It's on ebay for like £100 for 30ml 😩

And Tendre Poison. Cabotine is a little similar but it's missing something

I just bought a bottle of Lou Lou blue in boots a week ago as a gift, and it was on offer!

KirstenBlest · 15/03/2024 20:36

TheFormidableMrsC · 15/03/2024 20:32

Lots of people are mentioning Essence that used to be in Wilko. You can still buy it. Have a Google, lots of sites stock it.

Yes but I prefer to buy in a shop. Wilko was great because it sold all sorts of things. It's a big loss to the high street.

Pudmyboy · 15/03/2024 20:37

Lipsticks, any brand, I find one I like, use it up, go to get a replacement: gone !

Ambertonix · 15/03/2024 20:37

Gucci Envy perfume. Probably very much of its time but i loved it.

SoapCollector · 15/03/2024 20:47

Walkingwashingmachine · 15/03/2024 20:30

Yes those Body Shop rice grains were excellent and also the Pineapple facewash cream in the white pot.

The Body shop pineapple face wash I remember using that, it did a really good job and smelt so nice!

Toooldforthis36 · 15/03/2024 20:48

Benefit Roller Lash in brown 😞

TheFormidableMrsC · 15/03/2024 20:49

@KirstenBlest Totally agree, I really miss it!

Toooldforthis36 · 15/03/2024 20:49

BurningTheToast · 15/03/2024 19:18

Revlon Flex shampoo and conditioner. And the Vidal Sassoon version of Wash and Go.

Both made my baby-fine hair swishy.

Flex! Amazing 😍😍

KirstenBlest · 15/03/2024 20:54

@TheFormidableMrsC , I used to buy most of my gardening stuff from there.
If i was doing something, I could nip out, walk there and buy it.

TheFormidableMrsC · 15/03/2024 20:56

KirstenBlest · 15/03/2024 20:54

@TheFormidableMrsC , I used to buy most of my gardening stuff from there.
If i was doing something, I could nip out, walk there and buy it.

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Yes same. I loved the throws and fitted sheets and pillowcases. So many things. I was in there at least twice a week. It was always busy. Such a shame.

OooScotland · 15/03/2024 20:56

Laura Mercier under eye concealer in a pot. Thick, creamy, and you could get every last bit out with a clean brush every time.

now they only do a liquid one in a lipgloss style bottle with a sponge applicator. Unhygienic, wasteful and the product is too thin.

LM have lost a customer.

ttcat37 · 15/03/2024 20:59

Beef and Mustard Brannigans crisps. I even emailed KP to ask them to bring them back as everyone I mention them to agrees that they were amazing. They said there wasn’t enough demand for them. LIES I tell you LIES

TobKat · 15/03/2024 21:02

I still dream about these discontinued beauties -

  1. 'Gio' perfume by Giorgio Armani: a 90's classic.
  2. 'Glamorous' perfume by Ralph Lauren.
  3. 'Stella' perfume by Stella McCartney

Just why?!

PossumintheHouse · 15/03/2024 21:07

ttcat37 · 15/03/2024 20:59

Beef and Mustard Brannigans crisps. I even emailed KP to ask them to bring them back as everyone I mention them to agrees that they were amazing. They said there wasn’t enough demand for them. LIES I tell you LIES

It's definitely lies. Somebody else mentioned them earlier and I'm on board for a campaign.

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chillycat · 15/03/2024 21:07

Old formula Clarins skincare - amazing scent.
Decleor body lotion - can't remember the name. Aroma Corps maybe?
Cosmetics to Go Patchouli bath soak
Bath House Pear and Fresia bath oil

So much grieving!

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 15/03/2024 21:14

GellerYeller · 15/03/2024 19:57

@Justmemyselfandi999 yes Passion Fruit Cleansing Gel! And Body Shop perfume oil in Mostly Musk. I didn’t want to wear Dewberry or Ananya, I LOVED it.
MAC Viva Glam V Lipglass, a natural warm pink with the tiniest hint of gold. I think it was first advertised on Pamela Anderson. Nothing comes close.
Ultima II brighten up tighten up eye cream. A magic pot of pink goo.

I was trying to remember that stuff and what it was called the other day,it was incredible, nothing comes close these days!!

ttcat37 · 15/03/2024 21:19

PossumintheHouse · 15/03/2024 21:07

It's definitely lies. Somebody else mentioned them earlier and I'm on board for a campaign.

I think this calls for a petition. I’m lazy, so I can’t do it, any volunteers?

SoapCollector · 15/03/2024 21:21

Neutrogena dry skin cleansing bars and body oil - lovely scent 😀
Lancome esprit de sol, think I got the name right, it was a creamy, gel like, face self tan and was the only one that gave more of a subtle peachy tan glow rather than yellow or orange on my skin!

SoapCollector · 15/03/2024 21:22

Just thought of another one - the old versions of the bodyshop banana shampoo and conditioner with actual banana pulp in it.

OooScotland · 15/03/2024 21:23

Dior Tendre Poison. Short lived, but so lovely.

Redlarge · 15/03/2024 21:25

Paco rabanne xs pour elle

Springtime43 · 15/03/2024 21:27

Retiredearly61 · 15/03/2024 17:10

Cornsilk powder, nothing comes close

Yep, why on earth did that have to go? I first used that as a teenager!

I also miss Soap and Glory Blur and Brighten and No 7 Matte Light foundation

Palegreentoast · 15/03/2024 21:28

Clarins Hot Fuchsia lipstick. Perfect shade for me and I can't find anything that is even a close match. Also Clarins Everlasting Powder Foundation.

Ashara · 15/03/2024 21:29

HamHand · 15/03/2024 18:17

Stella perfume was just perfection, I don’t think I’ll ever forgive her. I have a bottle that I’be been eking out for the last 2 years

I was reading through amazed no one had mentioned this! Also eking out the tiniest amount. I get a small bonus at work each year and this was my only splurge on myself. If anyone has a good dupe please recommend!