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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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Gasbox · 29/12/2025 19:04

Organics shampoo from the 90's, Rowntree Nutty bars and Vaseline Intensive Care dry cream deodorant :(

ChristmasLightsLover · 29/12/2025 19:16

Pore professional - the original formulation by benefit. The new version pills on my skin. << sobs >>

and Clarins have discontinued their two in one liquid cleanser and toner with orange. I’ve bought it on Vinted for my friend who is heartbroken…

writingsonthewall · 29/12/2025 19:29

Perfume as well - Versace Blonde. I used to love it in the 90s

Springtime43 · 30/12/2025 13:37

Fallulah · 28/12/2025 19:43

Benefit Lemonaid - there was a dupe
on Amazon for a while but it didn’t come close.

Bodyshop pumpkin shower facemask. So good; I only realised it had gone when I went to reorder!

Tigi curl jam. Not seen since about 2003 but the absolute bollocks for my curly hair. And th blueberry smell was so good! I tried the replacement and it just wasn’t the same.

Elf do a yellow eye primer, probably not as good as Benefit Lemon Aid, but it’s only £4.99 so it might be worth a try?

ZenZazie · 30/12/2025 15:27

Eau de Gucci is still very much missed. And Bourjois Cil A Cil mascara has never been bettered IMHO.

wishiwasacollie · 31/12/2025 07:15

Crabtree and evelyn noel. Nothing compares. Eeking out last drops from diffuser bought years ago

Genevieva · 31/12/2025 08:30

Wasp-Eze.
I’m severely allergic to pretty much anything that bites or stings. This used to stop a mosquito bite from turning into a welt the size of my foot if applied quickly. The brand changed ownership and was discontinued.

grannycake · 31/12/2025 08:58

NC543210 · 28/12/2025 21:53

New West perfume by Aramis and baby rose jeans perfume by Versace.

The first in particular.

New West for me as well My DS called it my Banana Beach perfume. He was about 8 - now hes in his forties. I still miss it

SableGrape · 06/01/2026 22:53

Genevieva · 31/12/2025 08:30

Wasp-Eze.
I’m severely allergic to pretty much anything that bites or stings. This used to stop a mosquito bite from turning into a welt the size of my foot if applied quickly. The brand changed ownership and was discontinued.

https://www.boots.com/anthisan-bite-and-sting-cream-20g-10016491 has the same antihistamine

Genevieva · 06/01/2026 23:18

SableGrape · 06/01/2026 22:53

I have that. It’s not as effective. There was something about the cold spray that absorbed really quickly and soothed the skin instantly.

evilharpy · 07/01/2026 07:07

Genevieva · 31/12/2025 08:30

Wasp-Eze.
I’m severely allergic to pretty much anything that bites or stings. This used to stop a mosquito bite from turning into a welt the size of my foot if applied quickly. The brand changed ownership and was discontinued.

God yes this was brilliant stuff! I had mozzie bites like golf balls this summer and was wishing for the wasp eze of my childhood.

drspouse · 07/01/2026 13:39

Everything by A.Florence.
The best moisturiser for me and I also love one of the cleansers and one of the toners.
I keep buying other things that are recommended and they just bring me out in a rash after one use and I end up with incredibly expensive nail oil or hand cream.

Serenster · 07/01/2026 13:52

Perfume for me too.

The original Marc Jacob’s signature scent - I adored that. Pah to the over-advertised Daisy.
Then older scents - Ralph Lauren Safari and Dior’s Tendre Poison.

ZootSuit · 09/01/2026 14:27

Mine are mainly perfume related too...
Alexander McQueen - My Queen
John Galliano perfumes
Stella McCartney
Gucci Envy
Body Shop Smoky Rose
The list goes on!

For anyone missing being able to buy Essence cosmetics in Wilko (I miss that shop too 😔), they are now available in Primark as well as Catrice cosmetics, I've bought a few bits this week 🙂

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 09/01/2026 16:12

Stella by Stella McCartney was my DD favourite , she was beyond judgey when it discontinued

twilightcafe · 09/01/2026 19:38

I still miss Manifesto by Isabella Rossellini. That perfume has been discontinued for decades but I'd dearly love to smell it again.
It had top notes of basil, bergamot and pepper - fresh and green without smelling like deodorant.

Gatekeeper · 10/01/2026 16:19

twilightcafe · 09/01/2026 19:38

I still miss Manifesto by Isabella Rossellini. That perfume has been discontinued for decades but I'd dearly love to smell it again.
It had top notes of basil, bergamot and pepper - fresh and green without smelling like deodorant.

That was the perfume I wore on my wedding day...I would love to smell that again

Gettingonmygoat · 11/01/2026 16:37

DialSquare · 15/03/2024 16:19

This too. Cheese and tomato in particular.

Bacon and bean were the best

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