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lizzypopbottle Mon 01-May-17 16:57:55

I've decided to be daring lately and to start using up all the many creams and lotions on my shelves on the part of me they're not marketed for. In my own defence, much of my vast stock has been received as gifts. I've been using Neutogena body lotion (with elasti-boost!) on my face, including around my eyes, for a while with no ill effects and today, on my face, with a certain amount of trepidation I used Dr Organic Leg and Vein Cream (with royal jelly) which promises my legs will be 'visibly more radiant'. I haven't noticed any increased radiance but my complexion hasn't been adversely affected so far either. Once all the many litres of cream are finally used up (which may take years because C.......s is coming and the gift sets will arrive), I'll be using supermarket stuff unless any gransnetters can persuade me otherwise.

So, over to you. What do you think? Is skin just skin?

seacliff Fri 12-May-17 21:11:36

I like the Superdrug Naturally Radiant too sluttynan, especially their much cheaper version of Liz Earle cleanse and polish, and their under eye cream. I also use Aldi serem, not tried the Caviar one though.

I have soooo many hair products that I've wasted money on that didn't live up to the hype. I now find that cheap superdrug coconut oil, warmed and smoothed onto hair at night, is good. I shamppoo in morning and it helps my dry coloured hair a lot.

I do buy professional quality hair shampoo and conditioner from hairdressing wholesalers or Amazon. They cost more but last well.

Deeana1 Sat 13-May-17 19:38:19

seacliff, I too have dry coloured hair and like you have spent so much on shampoos and conditioners. I'm interested in the ones you buy from hairdressers salon warehouses or amazon, because I always find my hair is so much nice when I've been to the hairdresser but of course the prices to buy in the salon are eye watering, can you recommend any specifics?

HildaW Sun 14-May-17 12:01:07

Thanks for the tip Monica, I'll take a look. I've really messed my skin up using the supermarket stuff....its almost scaly! Serves me right.

seacliff Sun 14-May-17 13:39:59

Hi Deeana

I got the Serie Expert by L'Oreal Professional Vitamino Colour Shampoo (Salon Size) 1500ml and conditioner. It lasts absolutely ages, I bought it in Jan 2015. I do use other shampoos at times for a change. It is good, but I see the latest reviews on Amazon suggest it has changed formula, not for the good!

I have bought on Amazon or Look Fantastic, or from a local hairdressing wholesalers, Hairways. They sell various professional shampoos, but not ALL the best makes.I know Paul Mitchell for example, only sell through hairdressing salons.

I was looking on Beautybible recently as I want a good deep conditioner. They suggest Pureology. beautybible.com/qa/qa-hair/dry-hair/.

Would be interested if anyone else has suggestions?

grannylyn65 Sun 14-May-17 14:16:36

radical grin

Deeana1 Tue 16-May-17 12:20:18

Thank you Seacliff ..

I'll have a look at that link :-)