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Best cheap body wash please £

56 replies

iCod · 21/08/2026 12:25

Okay, so I normally like Le Labo and Aesop aromatherapy associates Molton Brown all those lovely things but can't justify at the end of the holidays.

What body wash could you get from boots that smells a bit like those geranium fig Aveda kind of smell?

help.

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iCod · 21/08/2026 12:25

Obviously not necessarily boots could run as far as Tesco or maybe even, Ooh La La Superdrug

so chic

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iCod · 21/08/2026 12:26

When I say, body wash I actually mean kind of bubble bath because I'm lazy and like lying around in a bath,
bath haters don't @ me

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evilharpy · 21/08/2026 12:51

I don't know that Aveda one but truly believe you can't beat Badedas for a bath. I love how fresh and clean it smells.

persisted · 21/08/2026 12:54

I like the Baylis and Harding goodness ones. Personal favourite in the winter is Oud, cedar and Amber, but there's a Rose and Geranium one that might suit you.

Summerhillsquare · 21/08/2026 12:54

Fenjal.

queenofthebongo · 21/08/2026 12:59

I like the lush bubble bars. You break off a small amount (50p sized) a d crumble it under running water. I like blue skies and it makes my whole house smell amazing.

StickySundew · 21/08/2026 12:59

Won't pretend I've tried it (was tempted by the hand wash when it was on offer, but decided I prefer unscented), but Baylis &Harding might be the kind of thing you're after. Bath soaks and body wash available. Waitrose sells at least some of the range - how I came across them.

iCod · 21/08/2026 13:05

Oh hello everyone. Gather around.

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iCod · 21/08/2026 13:05

Interesting about Bayliss and Harding because years ago Waitrose used to do a really good copy of the molten brown black pepper one

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iCod · 21/08/2026 13:06

queenofthebongo · 21/08/2026 12:59

I like the lush bubble bars. You break off a small amount (50p sized) a d crumble it under running water. I like blue skies and it makes my whole house smell amazing.

Thanks, but there's no lush anywhere near here and it's desperate stakes 🤨🙄😁

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iCod · 21/08/2026 13:06

Summerhillsquare · 21/08/2026 12:54

Fenjal.

Oh no, I always forget about those. They take me back to the 70s with the whole pine thing.

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iCod · 21/08/2026 13:07

I think I just need to go to Boots don't try and have a good sniff.
I presume based as do different smells

my DIL works in beauty product dev so she gets me loads of free stuff, but i'm not seeing her for a couple of weeks

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iCod · 21/08/2026 13:15

Sorry, forgot to edit that. I said I presume that badedas do different smells, but they don't. I just looked.

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HoldMyWine · 21/08/2026 13:20

lidl do some nice l’Occitaine dupes

iCod · 21/08/2026 13:20

Do they? Ooh. I might look

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whythehellnow · 21/08/2026 13:23

I find Baylis and Harding really drying. My son gave me rose scented bath salts in a pretty jar from a local shop which I know sounds very old lady ish but I really loved them! Bath salts are really good for you and cheap I think and you can add essential oils and moisturising oil for the MOST pampering bath.

KimWexlersPonyTail · 21/08/2026 13:23

I seem to remember from eons ago that Fenjal left the bath really greasy? Or perhaps that was just my bath....

SupaStah · 21/08/2026 13:26

Also came to say lidl do dupes! Currently have their rose our one (with a black label) and it’s nice- smells quite luxe plus very cheap. Worth having a sniff of their range

momager22 · 21/08/2026 15:25

Have you tried the Lidl dupes ?

momager22 · 21/08/2026 15:25

I also love Badedas bubble bath

Mycatisreal · 21/08/2026 15:43

Anyone remember the ad from the 70s “things happen after a Badedas bath…”

iCod · 21/08/2026 16:25

momager22 · 21/08/2026 15:25

Have you tried the Lidl dupes ?

I might try. Thank you.

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Tortephant · 21/08/2026 16:31

OP, on the surface these don’t appear budget, but I’m a loyal customer and can vouch these products last such a long time, actually an annoyingly long time sometimes. 1soap bar lasts me 2 months + in the shower, used every day.

I’d say if you are on a really tight budget buy some decent soaps to enjoy then their laundry flakes, 1.5p a washing machine load.

www.frenchsoaps.co.uk

EveryDayisFriday · 21/08/2026 16:57

I love the Lidl Aesop dupes. I switch between the 2 fragrances.