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Discontinued products that you can NEVER forgive them for.

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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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teaandtoastwithmarmite · 19/12/2024 20:26

Foamie dry shampoo. It was brilliant.

MyStylish40s · 19/12/2024 20:27

I’ve heard that Anastasia Beverly Hills dip brow gel is being discontinued. My eyebrows literally are this dip-brow gel. I’ve stocked up on 2, so they should last a year or so.

Granted, they can be quite dried out, so I think there were complaints about the texture.

Walkingwashingmachine · 19/12/2024 20:47

If there are any Anericans on this thread, years ago (maybe late 90s) when I was travelling round the West coast I bought VO5 shampoo and a conditioner for split ends. That's what it was called. It smelled lovely and clean..not flowery or of fruit. Is that discontinued? The old triangular bottle. It may have been brown or blue.

isthismylifenow · 20/12/2024 05:29

Walkingwashingmachine · 19/12/2024 20:47

If there are any Anericans on this thread, years ago (maybe late 90s) when I was travelling round the West coast I bought VO5 shampoo and a conditioner for split ends. That's what it was called. It smelled lovely and clean..not flowery or of fruit. Is that discontinued? The old triangular bottle. It may have been brown or blue.

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In not American but in SA and this is the item I miss the most too. It was the best shampoo/conditioner ever.

It was made by Alberto Balsam so I tried a few of their other products, but nothing like V05.

I feel like my hair has never been as shiny ever again.....

cojkaSRM · 11/11/2025 17:29

DialSquare · 15/03/2024 16:17

Years ago, Decleor had a perfume called Arome Tonique. I had compliments whenever I wore it. Unfortunately, Decleor discontinued it but shortly after, brought out another perfume called Arome Tonic. I ended up with a few bottles of the new one as presents from people who didn't realise it wasn't the original. Still pissed off with Decleor now.

I have signed up to this forum just to ask you if you still have any of the Decleors you did not like, because I will buy them all.

Greedybilly · 11/11/2025 17:30

@Grumpyoldpersonwithcats-- agree. Beef ones especially!! 3p per packet.

redambergreen70 · 11/11/2025 17:42

Molton Brown Rosa Absolut fragrance

DialSquare · 11/11/2025 19:22

cojkaSRM · 11/11/2025 17:29

I have signed up to this forum just to ask you if you still have any of the Decleors you did not like, because I will buy them all.

Unfortunately not. I used them all a long time ago. Even though I preferred the original!

HorribleHisTories15 · 21/12/2025 21:22

Bvulgari Omina Pink perfume.

Arraminta · 21/12/2025 22:06

L'Eau Perfume by Laura Ashley
Clinique Sheer Tint in 'Blonde'
Nicky Clarke's 'Hairomatherapy' shampoo & conditioner in the aluminium bottles.

3peassuit · 21/12/2025 22:39

This is going back decades but I still mourn the loss of Mary Quant's toasted almond blusher. Nothing else comes close.

evilharpy · 22/12/2025 07:40

Molton Brown Bushukan fragrance shower gel

Ren anti redness serum

In fact Ren in general

Mincepiepiggy · 22/12/2025 08:11

Clinique Naturally Glossy mascara in brown - perfect for giving natural looking lashes to those of us with pale lashes - went on great, stayed put, yet came off with very little effort. I've tried soooo many mascaras since and nothing comes close. Never forgiven Clinique!

LadyEloise1 · 22/12/2025 08:43

Cutex did a blusher called Golden. I used it as a bronzer. It was the perfect shade but it was discontinued.

evilharpy · 22/12/2025 08:45

LadyEloise1 · 22/12/2025 08:43

Cutex did a blusher called Golden. I used it as a bronzer. It was the perfect shade but it was discontinued.

Was that a long time ago? I don't remember Cutex make up at all, I've only ever known them for nail products.

LadyEloise1 · 22/12/2025 08:48

Yes it was a long time ago.

Housewife2010 · 22/12/2025 08:50

SqueakyDinosaur · 15/03/2024 16:32

Diptyque Eau de Tarocco - a slightly spiced blood orange perfume with a hint of rosewater. Eking out my last bottle, but confirmed with them that they're not planning to revive it. WOE.

It's gorgeous. I bring my bottle out every summer. I have had so many compliments on it.

Walkingwashingmachine · 22/12/2025 09:38

evilharpy · 22/12/2025 07:40

Molton Brown Bushukan fragrance shower gel

Ren anti redness serum

In fact Ren in general

Yes why on earth did Ren have to end. Their glycolic acid mask was amazing.

Arraminta · 22/12/2025 12:43

Yes, REN! Their Rosa Centrifolia Hot Cloth Cleanser was my Holy Grail product. I may never recover.

SqueakyDinosaur · 22/12/2025 14:28

You can get some of REN's stuff (discounted!) here: https://www.directcosmetics.com/search/ren-clean-skincare-m389/ren

I've used the site multiple times and it's genuine, so hope that some of what you want is there!

Ren by Ren Clean Skincare

https://www.directcosmetics.com/search/ren-clean-skincare-m389/ren

CraftyNavySeal · 22/12/2025 14:33

Schwarzkopf got2b Argan oil spray

Body Shop Brazil nut range

Gribouille · 22/12/2025 14:44

Rochas Byzance perfume. Maybe it wouldn't suit me now I'm older, but I'm nostalgic for its hyacinthy sweetness... 😍

Tree20 · 22/12/2025 14:58

DKNY for discontinuing their perfume, "night" (shaped like an apple, dark purple)

Copperoliverbear · 22/12/2025 21:28

Vidal Sassoon shampoo and conditioner in the 80s in the brown bottles would still use them now, smelt amazing.

Housewife2010 · 23/12/2025 07:01

Bobbi Brown Ruby Stain lipstick as used by Carolyn Bessette Kennedy & me. Their current Ruby Crushed Lipstick is a completely different consistency. It was one of the very few lipsticks that I would buy on repeat. Ruby Stain was such a gorgeous shade and very comfortable. The deeper Cranberry Stain was lovely too.