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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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AmyDubanowski · 16/03/2024 00:42

Boots Champneys Summer Dreams range of shower gel/body cream, had such a delicious scent.

QueenBitch666 · 16/03/2024 01:05

Vu Ted Lapidus
Chaos Donna Karan
Fou d'elle Ted Lapidus ( still got a full bottle which will be buried with me )
Going for stupid prices on eBay 😭

QueenBitch666 · 16/03/2024 01:07

Cosmetics to go Champagne Bath Bombs 😩
Any their packs of sample size tester perfumes 😢

notawittyname1954 · 16/03/2024 01:30

Fendi by Fendi and the original Byzance

QueenBitch666 · 16/03/2024 01:40

KirstenBlest · 15/03/2024 19:59

I miss Wilko. The Essence range was great.
The Bourjois mascara made eyelashes huge.
I remember the Phineas Fogg range.
I'll miss The Body Shop.

I buy Essence on eBay after discovering the brand in Spain

Dontdoit1 · 16/03/2024 01:45

Aveda Clove Shampoo - bastards!

EcstaticMarmalade · 16/03/2024 02:06

Eau de Gucci, I still buy bottles off eBay. Nothing compares.
Bourjois Cil a Cil mascara. Its ability to lengthen, volumes and buildability without clumping has ever been equalled. I shell out an obscene amount for a Chantecaille mascara every now and then but but it doesn’t even come close. My heart will always belong to Cil a Cil.

For years I would have said no17 liquid eyeliner, but they did bring it back. Not exactly the same, but damn near close enough.

Walkingwashingmachine · 16/03/2024 07:26

CaravaggiosCat · 15/03/2024 23:56

Prescriptives foundation, Nars all day luminous foundation, Bare Minerals Bare Pro foundation and Bottega Veneta for women. Also smelt Guerlain Shalimar last year as was considering for a sentimental buy and they've definitely changed the formula.

Also adding Sara Lee Chocolate Gateaux 😔

Ooh Sara Lee Chocolate Gateaux! More of a giant mousse than a cake and nothing else has ever come close.

PossumintheHouse · 16/03/2024 07:51

Walkingwashingmachine · 16/03/2024 07:26

Ooh Sara Lee Chocolate Gateaux! More of a giant mousse than a cake and nothing else has ever come close.

I love the fact this thread has been revived this morning by a chocolate cake. 😂

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Unicycle82 · 16/03/2024 08:03

If we are allowed chocolate can I say
'The coconut boost' oh my so good they were!!

RosieAway · 16/03/2024 08:18

Diptyque Jardin de Clos perfume
(if anyone has, I’ll scrape my bank account for some)

Chanel London Bus Red lipstick… the ONLY perfect luminous red that wasn’t pink or too orange. Any dupes willingly accepted

Strawberrygirl70 · 16/03/2024 08:21

John Frieda frizz ease flexible hold hairspray! I've used it for years and it's just disappeared! I bought six on eBay but I'm rapidly running out. The intense hold is still available but I just don't like it.

TonightMatthewIamgoingtobecher · 16/03/2024 08:39

Dior Poison Tendre loved it and beautiful bottle too. I think Armani Acqua di Gio might be discontinued got an expensive bottle from Amazon in a blind panic, smells the same but daren't use it up.

Ladyofthelake53 · 16/03/2024 08:44

Mummyofthewildones · 15/03/2024 17:08

Clarins hydraquench tinted moisturiser!
Nearly at the end of my last tube and haven't found anything close to it. Gives a lovely fresh glow, doesn't go greasy or pill up on my skin, and isn't orange. Haven't found any other lightweight tinted moisturiser I like 🥲

Try No7 Hydraluminous foundation its really good, get colour matched at counter

Cycleaway · 16/03/2024 08:55

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.

@BurningTheToast they quite often have huge bottles of revlon flex in home bargains

saveforthat · 16/03/2024 09:01

Johnsons baby oil mousse. It was the perfect body moisturiser (for me not baby).

saveforthat · 16/03/2024 09:03

Unicycle82 · 16/03/2024 08:03

If we are allowed chocolate can I say
'The coconut boost' oh my so good they were!!

M&S coconut bars are pretty good. Much better than Bounties.

TonightMatthewIamgoingtobecher · 16/03/2024 09:06

Also years ago poss mid late 90s Boots had a gorgeous range called spa everything was a lovely blue/turquoise colour. I always remember having a pump style fragrance smelled so fresh.

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 16/03/2024 09:27

TonightMatthewIamgoingtobecher · 16/03/2024 09:06

Also years ago poss mid late 90s Boots had a gorgeous range called spa everything was a lovely blue/turquoise colour. I always remember having a pump style fragrance smelled so fresh.

Yes,it was gorgeous!

BusterGonad · 16/03/2024 09:46

Benefit Flamingo fancy, it was a instant tan make up, shimmery and amazing on my cool toned skin.
John Freida Brilliant Brunette curl cream.
Estee Lauder blush petels. They were limited edition but were so beautiful. I did have another one but I've forgotten it.

Ilovecurrywednesdays · 16/03/2024 09:50

Broop · 15/03/2024 20:35

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

That'll be the original lou lou, lou lou blue was discontinued about 22 years ago.

I like the original one but lou lou blue was something else.

dinmin · 16/03/2024 09:52

Mac Studio sculpt foundation 😭

GellerYeller · 16/03/2024 11:05

Mac used to do a very dark purple liquid eyeliner in the early 2000s, it was fantastic. Looked almost black with just a hint of colour. I’d have loved the YSL purple mascara mentioned upthread.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 16/03/2024 11:18

saveforthat · 16/03/2024 09:01

Johnsons baby oil mousse. It was the perfect body moisturiser (for me not baby).

This! Why did the bastards discontinue it? Never had a baby but me and my 20 something friends all loved it.

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 16/03/2024 11:26

KirstenBlest · 15/03/2024 18:45

I loved going to the Shu Uemura shop.
Missing Corn Silk, Cosmetics-to-go, Innoxa and Almay.

I used to go to the Shu Uemura shop and anywhere they sold it, Liberty, Space NK. I’m guessing they probably didn’t sell as well as the company wanted and wasn’t it bought out?

John frieda, bring back Funky Chunky!