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things you wish you'd bought more of before they disappeared

236 replies

comeondover · 19/05/2024 01:04

Am mourning the loss of my Merrell Terran Lattice II walking sandals. Very comfortable, and once on, pretty nice for sandals you could walk all day in. The straps were arranged just so - I don't know why Merrell have changed the design in the updated version. I've looked for ages and can't find them now, apart from second-hand on ebay. Second-hand sandals are a bridge too far, alas.

Sometimes when I come across, say, a t-shirt or a jumper that turns out to be just the right cut or whatever, I might buy another one while I can. Wish I'd thought to do that with these Merrells. Oh well. Tell me I'm not alone?

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PrincessHoneysuckle · 23/05/2024 20:40

Nip and fab Glycolic face mask.The best mask ever.
It's available in a one use sheet but I want a tube of it .

RainbowZebraWarrior · 23/05/2024 20:47

Arlanymor · 23/05/2024 16:57

I loved Flying Fox, was so sad when it was discontinued, although there is a bottle on sale on eBay for £100 + £9.95 P&P! 🫨

There also used to be a hair perfume by Mark Hill that I used to buy in Boots, think it might have been called Angel Hair or something similar and it was just gorgeous. But that was well over 20 years ago now, so doubt it’s coming back!

OMG. The Mark Hill hair perfume. Was that the one in the squat glass bottle? That was divine!

Cherrysoup · 23/05/2024 21:15

amymel2016 · 19/05/2024 16:40

Lipstick Queen Prince Frog - the most amazing green lipstick which turned pink in the lips

I have about half left. My cousin’s goes bright pink, mine goes a not too deep red, perfect!

Has anyone mentioned the Body Shop’s passionfruit face wash yet? Just the nicest thing ever.

FortunataTagnips · 23/05/2024 21:51

I still haven’t got over the demise of Prescriptives. Whyeeeeeeee?

Villagetoraiseachild · 23/05/2024 21:58

Motnight · 23/05/2024 19:40

Body Shop Japanese Granules Face Scrub

You can make these by grinding up adzuki beans in a coffee/spice grinder.

TheFormidableMrsC · 23/05/2024 22:02

@RainbowZebraWarrior I spotted it in Home Bargains after I'd picked up a different brand. It was right at the bottom shelf. Go back and ask. The packaging has changed slightly but it smells exactly the same. Our branch has been stocking it for a long time now. Hope you find it!

RobertaFirmino · 23/05/2024 22:09

LyndaSnellsSniff · 20/05/2024 11:37

Jo Malone Nutmeg & Ginger bath oil. They still do the perfume in their archive collection, but it's the bath oil that I loved.

Jo Malone Bronzewood & Leather perfume. It was a real "marmite" scent but I loved it.

A khaki linen jumpsuit from Monsoon. I lived in it when I bought it but put on weight and it didn't fit anymore. Then I came across one in the right size on Vinted. Bought it and lived in it again...until I split oil in it and I can't seem to get the stain out. 😭

You want a squirt of Elbow Grease on that stain. That'll shift it.

Whatwouldnanado · 23/05/2024 23:30

Marks and Spencers camellia hand cream shower gel and soap. I used it for years, loved the fresh fragrance and the pretty peach packaging. They still do the magnolia stuff but it’s just not the same.

FlatWhiteExtraHot · 24/05/2024 07:02

MadKittenWoman · 21/05/2024 19:15

Bravissimo / Pepperberry strappy bra-sized tops. I have loads in many different colours but they're getting a bit faded now. Only black or white seem to be available now, even second-hand.

These were fabulous. I stalk eBay in the hope of finding some other than black and white. I’ll never know why they discontinued the Pepperberry line; the blouses were fantastic for work and the only ones that fitted all over while not gaping.

Arlanymor · 24/05/2024 12:03

Talipesmum · 23/05/2024 20:10

Where do you live? Some of the Lush stores have a semi permanent retro range now, I bought some massive bottles of flying fox, sonic death monkey and plum rain in the Kingston store in November. I think some of the larger stores have them only available in store. I can’t find much online but maybe call up and ask? They only sell in the huge bottles so it’s expensive but worth it for addicts.

Oh that’s good to know, thank you. I’m in Swansea and it’s not a big store, but I might have more luck with Cardiff where they have a spa attached. Will give them a call - thanks so much! 💐

Words · 27/05/2024 16:59

Oh and l'occitane jasmine and bergamot eau de parfum

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