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

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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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LemonBlondie · 20/05/2024 13:48

Sweaty Betty Gary cropped yoga pants. The old version, before SB changed the fabric to make it shit. They're so comfy, I think twice about wearing mine now because I'll be so sad when they're threadbare! Now discontinued altogether.
I was always put off by the price but if I could go back 10 years I'd buy two in every colour.

VeryStressedMum · 20/05/2024 13:55

Benefit Benebalm the coloured lip balm in a stick it was the perfect colour

timtam23 · 20/05/2024 16:36

Scholl exfoliating foot cream. Like a pumice foot scrub but all the dry skin came off in little clumps straight away. It was a bit messy but worked brilliantly. It went out of stock around the time that electric foot files started to be sold everywhere. I managed to buy a few tubes on eBay but didn't replenish my stock after that and since Brexit I haven't seen any anywhere.

Crabtree and Evelyn Gardeners Hand Recovery. An oil-based exfoliating scrub which left hands so lovely and soft, loved the scent as well.

Sainsbury's Tu seamfree crop tops/bralettes for D+ cup size , I do have several of these but would gladly buy more, they seem to have gone out of stock ages ago. They are really comfortable and a perfect fit for me

Molton Brown softcleanse rosewax liquifier hot cloth cleanser. Very gentle and a gorgeous scent but they discontinued it

Gap vintage long & lean jeans. 100% cotton and a really flattering cut on me. Never found another style that I liked as much, and it's harder to find 100% cotton jeans now

LadySlipper · 20/05/2024 18:38

crackfoxy · 19/05/2024 20:50

Aldi sell chocolate covered rich tea Smile

I doubted you. Sorry. YOU ARE RIGHT!! And you've made my week.

Belmont Milk Chocolate Rich Tea Biscuits 248g | ALDI

No points for guessing who's going to making a trip to Aldi this week! I looked in every single shop for ages before I gave up. I'm so happy someone has seen the error of their ways :)

Belmont Milk Chocolate Rich Tea Biscuits 248g

https://groceries.aldi.co.uk/en-GB/p-belmont-milk-chocolate-rich-tea-biscuits-248g/4088600561165

LadySlipper · 20/05/2024 18:42

crackfoxy · 19/05/2024 20:50

Aldi sell chocolate covered rich tea Smile

@crackfoxy Can you find me some JC Rose Gold perfume too?!

DanceWithYourBalloon · 20/05/2024 18:51

TheSproutOfWrath · 19/05/2024 14:32

Never be too busy honey shower gel. I managed to bag the last case of 24 bottles by ringing Lush direct. Loved that smell so much. I've never found another one quite like it.

I loved that stuff!

Talipesmum · 20/05/2024 19:46

DanceWithYourBalloon · 20/05/2024 18:51

I loved that stuff!

Oh god yes it was lovely. I was cross with Flying Fox for years because it kind of replaced it. Though I do love that now as well.
Lush breaks my heart regularly with the things it discontinues. Skinny dip shower gel is top of the list, and it’s never come back as a gel. I’ve managed to get retro bottles of Tramp and Sonic Death Monkey from limited edition sales etc and I stock RIGHT up when I do.

thenightsky · 20/05/2024 20:10

Gap vintage long & lean jeans. 100% cotton and a really flattering cut on me. Never found another style that I liked as much, and it's harder to find 100% cotton jeans now

I've not seen 100% cotton jeans for years now. The cotton content gets less and less every time I look.

timtam23 · 21/05/2024 17:31

thenightsky · 20/05/2024 20:10

Gap vintage long & lean jeans. 100% cotton and a really flattering cut on me. Never found another style that I liked as much, and it's harder to find 100% cotton jeans now

I've not seen 100% cotton jeans for years now. The cotton content gets less and less every time I look.

I buy second hand jeans and always check for 100% cotton. Agree that most jeans now are a thin cotton/viscose/polyester mix with some stretch.
Annoyingly, jeans marketed at men are almost always 100% cotton

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.

MadKittenWoman · 21/05/2024 19:19

Also, the perfume L de Lolita Lempicka. The ones on eBay look all brown and rancid.

Leopardmatches · 21/05/2024 19:21

Omg, I am desperate for Lolita Lempicka.

Thereislightattheendofthetunnel · 22/05/2024 21:26

@MadKittenWoman @Leopardmatches

About L by Lolila Lempika there is a dupe in Divain but I can’t tell if they are exactly the same.

Lots of people mention that L is similar to Lira by Xerjoff Casamorati. Might be worth checking although it is very expensive.

things you wish you'd bought more of before they disappeared
Leopardmatches · 23/05/2024 15:13

Thank you so much @Thereislightattheendofthetunnel

RainbowZebraWarrior · 23/05/2024 16:36

TheFormidableMrsC · 20/05/2024 08:33

You can buy this in Home Bargains!

People keep saying this and I can never find it.

Similarly, it's still available on the continent, but I can never find it when I'm in Spain either.

RainbowZebraWarrior · 23/05/2024 16:41

I miss Ruby and Millie. I really rated their products and loved their lip gloss pens in particular, and the face gloss. I liked the packaging and it was a decent price, too.

Arlanymor · 23/05/2024 16:57

Talipesmum · 20/05/2024 19:46

Oh god yes it was lovely. I was cross with Flying Fox for years because it kind of replaced it. Though I do love that now as well.
Lush breaks my heart regularly with the things it discontinues. Skinny dip shower gel is top of the list, and it’s never come back as a gel. I’ve managed to get retro bottles of Tramp and Sonic Death Monkey from limited edition sales etc and I stock RIGHT up when I do.

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!

Winterjoy · 23/05/2024 18:10

This style of bra from Sainsburys. I got rid of two thinking I would just grab another couple next time I went in but they seem to have disappeared 😥I can't find anything comparable anywhere else.

They were perfect under tight tops - really loved the 'shelf' effect rather than having 2 individual cups.

things you wish you'd bought more of before they disappeared
things you wish you'd bought more of before they disappeared
henlake7 · 23/05/2024 19:12

I dont usually have this problem....
I am one of those people who if they find something they like will buy it in every colour and several times over!😁

ForestAtTheSea · 23/05/2024 19:38

I wish I had used more of specific perfumes before they were either discontinued or turned. As I found out to my disadvantage, ebay buys often are already turned. I keep reading these stories of people who buy or own 20 year old perfume (in the highest concentration, like pure perfume or EdP) and these are perfectly good; it never happened to me.

Like a PP, I very much miss Fendi by Fendi and Ultima II, and some others which were reformulated.

Aside from the shops that create dupes, which sometimes are mentioned on here, I can recommend looking at sites like fragrantica, which list the main notes and at the bottom of the site have suggestions for similar brands. Unfortunately often these are more expensive, but sometimes one is lucky and finds a cheaper alternative.

The storage of make-up had similarly mixed results for me. Some items keep well, such as eyeshadows, but anything with oil in it, like lipstick or liners, tended to turn rancid after a couple of years, even while being kept as cold as possible outside a fridge; so as much as I'd like to, I do not buy extra anymore.

The beauty blog Temptalia has a very extensive swatch database, where it is possible to compare products and look for replacements of discontinued products. Even characteristics like texture or shine are considered.

@Ginmonkeyagain
Was your Bourjois eyeshadow of the baked variant - the ones with a dome shape? In case you manage to find the replacements, baked shadows and blushes tend to break more easily I found. I wrap my make up in bubble wrap for travel, though I didn't try it with baked products yet, but it did help with regular pressed shadows.

Motnight · 23/05/2024 19:40

Body Shop Japanese Granules Face Scrub

VimtoVimto · 23/05/2024 19:58

White Stuff Arabella jeans. I used to get a new pair every year, they were mid rise. They were replace by high waisted jeans which aren’t the same.

Talipesmum · 23/05/2024 20:10

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!

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.

Mydahliasareshit · 23/05/2024 20:17

Solasum · 20/05/2024 05:36

Uniqlo loungewear thick cotton jersey trousers. Soft wide waist band, loose fitting all the way down, no cuff round the ankle. I LOVE them, but my two pairs are now almost worn though and I have mended various holes. I haven’t been able to find anything comparable anywhere. Recommendations welcomed!

Have a look at Boody wide leg lounge Jersey pants with pockets, £59.

Talipesmum · 23/05/2024 20:17

I think Glasgow and Oxford street have some too.

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