Gransnet Insight end of year thread: chances to win! NOW CLOSED

I am interested in finding a good shampoo for thinning hair, face creams for dry, sensitive skin( or for different skin types) and the best soup maker.
I hope these are helpful.

I know we've done this before but I would like to find out which is the best cordless vacuum with a long running time - 20 mins wouldn't be enough.

Also, I loved taking part in the M&S chocolate tests! and would happily test loads more chocolate.

Varieties of breakfast teas would be a good one too.

Think I'm on a roll so I'll probably be back.

Doh! Gluten free products!! Told you I'd be back.

A really good toaster for just 2 slices of bread as such a lot of us only need a smaller toaster due to lack of storage and being a one person home.

Hair products for thinning hair and menopause related vitamins and supplements.

Oh and stain remover (I do a lot of washing for the grandchildren).

I'm another one with thinning hair! Anything to help that would be really good.

I would also appreciate testing of washing powder/liquid/tablets as there is such a huge difference in price. Is it worth paying more?

I expect a lot of people will start diets in the new year, how about diet clubs v diy diets?

toothpaste - how do you decide from all the claims which one is the best

I would welcome independent information on some kitchen items such a bread makers, soup makers and food processors.

Body lotions for really dry skin., plus handcreams for even drier skin!

A facial hair remover , electric or otherwise

Hair Thinning Products & Dishwasher Rinse Aid
(Why is it so expensive? & can I make my own?)

Properly effective warm clothing - not the hopeless sort with a long list of false claims on its label!

And a soup maker.

And effective sunscreen for normal daily life, not just holidays where it can be applied during the day.

Thanks!

Gluten free products; anything for white and/or thinning hair; products for flaky/splitting nails; anything that is marketed to reduce pain.

DH would love to test cars but I would prefer food and drink....wine and chocolate maybe!
Washing powder and dishwasher tablets is a good idea.

Best reasonably priced moisturiser for "mature" skin

Best shampoo for coloured hair

Stain remover for stains that didn't come out the first time

Thinning hair again, homeopathic pain relief for arthritis, cream for eczema, decent carpet cleaner that doesn’t leave a wet carpet, mirror cleaner that doesn’t smear....oh, and a proper shower screen cleaner that leaves a lovely sparkle, please.

My daughter has really greasy hair, but just lately there don`t seem to be any shampoos on offer for greasy hair. Dry, permed , normal, yes, but not greasy, why?

Would love a test on dandruff shampoos - do they work, which are best for dry or greasy hair, etc

Mattresses....something we all need but are faced with a huge range to choose from.

Orthotic or sport innersoles - I feel as if there is less "padding" on my feet as I've got older, they look like "small predator feet" - so would like to know which insoles are good.

Hiking socks.

Exercise clothing that wicks moisture away from the skin.

Yoga mats.

Please could you test chemical free facial skin products. I currently can only use Clinique, but this is very expensive. Are there any alternatives out there? Which are best?

I would love to try the Dyson fan for the raging hot flushes -and to cheer me up some Hotel Chocolat goodies please!