FabSwingers.com forum: — Make Up and Skincare

By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Covent Garden

Lådìes, 'Genitalmen', Bínarìes and Whatévèries...

Have you noticed how prohibitively expensive these products are becoming??

Colognes, skincare and makeup. This metrosexual is frustrated.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I found out recently that I use the same moisturiser as my beautician, its about a fiver a pot!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep. My preferred shower gel has gone from £3 to £4.50 in most places and even as high as £9 at one place I saw.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ink Panther.Woman
over a year ago

Preston

I think skincare can be ridiculously expensive especially for those with skin problems.

I spent years trying to find a face cream that moisturised sufficiently and doesn’t look greasy. It’s under £50 so could be a lot worse but it works.

Fragrance I wait until it’s on offer and buy it then. I feel much better when it’s not quite so extortionate

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *lor2Woman
over a year ago

London

Indeed crazy prices. I guess is the price to pay if one wants to look snd smell beautiful!!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. I used to buy high end products on eBay, which are often companies selling off stock in old packaging etc, but even that’s too expensive now. A couple of products from Aldi’s Lacura range were amazing for my sensitive skin but they’ve decided to discontinue them (the bastards).

The Ordinary is good - takes a bit of research, but it’s affordable stuff.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"Yes. I used to buy high end products on eBay, which are often companies selling off stock in old packaging etc, but even that’s too expensive now. A couple of products from Aldi’s Lacura range were amazing for my sensitive skin but they’ve decided to discontinue them (the bastards).

The Ordinary is good - takes a bit of research, but it’s affordable stuff."

There is a website to check the serial numbers for use by dates, particularly mascara and lipstick as it dries out, I would buy Urban decay & Too faced for the girls when they were teens this way saved a small fortune. I buy high end stuff like Bobbi Brown & Dior in Dubai now it’s loads cheaper than the UK.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

The Ordinary is good - takes a bit of research, but it’s affordable stuff."

In November they have a sale in lieu of Black Friday - all month to encourage more mindful spending. I know it's still a sale etc, but it's a good time to stock up. (On their own website)

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

How long until we are mixing old bacon fat with ashes from burning junk mail to make our own soap? Growing woad to make blue body paint in lieu of eye shadow? Washing hair in stale beer instead of using shampoo?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

The costs are getting ludicrous.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"How long until we are mixing old bacon fat with ashes from burning junk mail to make our own soap? Growing woad to make blue body paint in lieu of eye shadow? Washing hair in stale beer instead of using shampoo?"

Don't give them ideas

Indigenous vintage retro luxury. £500 a tub

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *lor2Woman
over a year ago

London

Don't give them ideas

Indigenous vintage retro luxury. £500 a tub"

Bloody hell!!

Does it do míracles?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Covent Garden

•

Pølly, I simply cannot afford this cottage 'home-crafted' artisan stuff that you've mentioned.

I'm sticking to Kiehl's and Superdrug.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Swapped pricey moisturiser for a cheap one and use hylauronic acid from Ordinary. Much cheaper. Makeup I find hard to budget though. I’m just too metro.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don’t it’s infuriating.

I was looking at a new shavers / beard trimmer last month. It was £60 and I thought I’ll see if it drops down in a sale… checked last night and it’s gone up to £100 wtf?! Loads of others have gone up double the price. They weren’t on offer either at their old price

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If anyone uses the Aveeno face wash and moisturiser “calm and restore” line it’s half price at Sainsburys. It’s great for sending skin and the winter dryness

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If anyone uses the Aveeno face wash and moisturiser “calm and restore” line it’s half price at Sainsburys. It’s great for sending skin and the winter dryness "

Yes I've got some of that.

Best stuff for dry facial skin I've found is this hemp/cannabis cream that you can get from the 'body shop'. Works better than anything else I've tried.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really like the skincare options in Holland & Barrett these days - they have all the cruelty free, organic, free from nasties brands and usually really good deals. I know it sounds an unusual place to buy skincare but they've got masses of ranges.

Also, for high quality skincare and makeup for much less than the High Street I rate Beauty Pie. Seriously good stuff.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If anyone uses the Aveeno face wash and moisturiser “calm and restore” line it’s half price at Sainsburys. It’s great for sending skin and the winter dryness

Yes I've got some of that.

Best stuff for dry facial skin I've found is this hemp/cannabis cream that you can get from the 'body shop'. Works better than anything else I've tried.

Not sure why it says sending skin

* sensitive skin

But yeah it’s good

Not seen that I just know the Aveeno calm and restore line & Neutrogena hydro boost - which is very similar and I highly recommend

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

Don't give them ideas

Indigenous vintage retro luxury. £500 a tub

Bloody hell!!

Does it do míracles? "

9 out of ten people we gave a free sample to says that their skin looked better in ways we can't be held legally liable for and thus mean nothing. It's sciency because numbers and person in a white lab coat. Totes legit.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Mine isn't overly expensive as I don't use that much. I have Aveeno Moisturiser that I use which is about £20 for 2 bottles every couple of months and a toner for my face to keep it clear. Any kind of scent I rarely use other than special occasions which don't happen often and same with any kind of hair product

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *nliveneTV/TS
over a year ago

Selby

I don't use makeup almost at all , probably 3 times a year .

My face skin maintenance consists in 2lt of water a day and applying twice a day L'oreal Revitalift

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I did manage to find a retail pack of my preferred deodorant for a bargain price recently. A box of 8 for £6, so I bought 2.

Amazon were also doing Gillette Fusion Pro razors with 11 blades for £19 so I snapped that up. That being said I never liked Gillette blades and I've noticed the difference in my skin compared to the expensive Cornerstone blades I've been using for the past 4 years.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Covent Garden

"I did manage to find a retail pack of my preferred deodorant for a bargain price recently. A box of 8 for £6, so I bought 2.

•

I wasn't enamoured by Cornerstone. I tried them for six months. And then moved over to Harry's. Insipid blades. Then Grüum, but I didn't like the blade handle.

Finally I found my salvation with BOLDKING™. They do an ultra sensitive blade which suits my puppy-dog delicate skin.

For me subscription shaving is still relatively cheaper than 'cartel controlled' expensive Gillette or Wilkinson Sword and the ilk.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

Good old Nivea! Can’t beat it

I’ve used expensive skin care and I didn’t think it made much difference tbh.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I did manage to find a retail pack of my preferred deodorant for a bargain price recently. A box of 8 for £6, so I bought 2.

•

I wasn't enamoured by Cornerstone. I tried them for six months. And then moved over to Harry's. Insipid blades. Then Grüum, but I didn't like the blade handle.

Finally I found my salvation with BOLDKING™. They do an ultra sensitive blade which suits my puppy-dog delicate skin.

For me subscription shaving is still relatively cheaper than 'cartel controlled' expensive Gillette or Wilkinson Sword and the ilk."

Usually I'd agree but 11 Gillette Fusion blades plus the handle for under £20 is well under what even Gillette are offering so I thought I'd give it a go.

I really liked the Cornerstone blades, the only negative I had was that the handle is a bit slippy if your hand is wet.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Covent Garden

"Yep. My preferred shower gel has gone from £3 to £4.50 in most places and even as high as £9 at one place I saw."

•

That's a lot of moola for shower gel. Is there any way that you could ask 'what's-her-face' to rub you down with an abrasive body mitt in the shower? It would reduce your shower gel OPEX.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yep. My preferred shower gel has gone from £3 to £4.50 in most places and even as high as £9 at one place I saw.

•

That's a lot of moola for shower gel. Is there any way that you could ask 'what's-her-face' to rub you down with an abrasive body mitt in the shower? It would reduce your shower gel OPEX.

Whats-her-face would probably use 80-grit sandpaper just for shizzles so I'm safer paying over the odds for gentle herbal stuff!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Ordinary is good - takes a bit of research, but it’s affordable stuff."

Yeah, this, moved onto some Lacura products recently and have been using the ordinary serums for a while too. Quite content with both.

Shop around, do some reading, don't believe the hype too much.

Good diet, sleep hygiene, sun screen and hydration will do far more than the most potent creams and lotions.

Also the genetic lottery.

#blessed & #thanksmum

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *iromancergirl1Woman
over a year ago

bolton

Perfume yes I don’t use skin creams so not noticed that.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I offer a run down with an oily rag. For the discerning lady I use olive oil..

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Covent Garden

"I offer a run down with an oily rag. For the discerning lady I use olive oil..

•

Just use 'brutalistic' unrefined olive oil. Extra Virgin would be wasted on the XX chromosome folk on here.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I haven't, because I rarely buy either.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm debating splurging out on Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair. I've always wanted it and now I've got a job it's a special treat I can afford. But fuck me, I could almost buy a car with the amount it costs. A very small toy car but still.

I do love skincare. Nivea and The Ordinary have always served me well. I can't recommend Dermatica highly enough too if you have acne... it's the only cream that keeps my face free from awful breakouts.

I just want something a bit more luxurious for those fine lines that are appearing! And now Winter is coming my skin will dry up like crazy.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't notice the price generally, i don't have much choice in what i use. I use Simple Moisturising Cream with an sunscreen element to it. I can't have perfume, colour or anything crap in it. I buy it from Tesco, Amazon or occasionally Boots. The tubes i buy are very simple plain bottles which stand upside down and once at the end of it i then cut it in half and use the rest of the cream inside. I hate waste. Superdrug used to do their own but it was in a complicated container and had a lot of waste.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I never bother with pricey skincare! Most of mine is Aldi! Fenty is my makeup brand of choice which can be relatively pricey!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve been pretty blessed genes wise, 41 without a wrinkle in sight so pricey skincare isn’t a priority!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have Rosacea so my skin needs great care. I have a prescription antibiotic cream to use first then i put on the Simple cream.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *lephantisMan
over a year ago

Oxford

It IS pricey. I use a L'Oréal serum/moisturiser that suits me, absorbs easily, and feels good, but at £30 for 30 ml it's the most expensive liquid I've ever bought by some margin. And I like NICE wine.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Has anyone noticed that eau de parfum is less concentrated than it used to be, eau de toilette is a waste of time and parfum is really difficult to come by?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My Co-op pharmacy has a £1 shelf. I stock up on branded products every time I go in. I may have 3 extra bottles of argan oil shampoo and conditioner, I may have 4 extra bottles of the oil, I may also have 3 extra olay moisturisers but they only cost a quid.

I refuse to pay the extra price for a brand, especially when most generic products work just as well as branded ones.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Covent Garden

"Has anyone noticed that eau de parfum is less concentrated than it used to be, eau de toilette is a waste of time and parfum is really difficult to come by?"

•

Correct. And also aftershave is rarely present on most fragrance lines because shaving balm has become the 'de rigueur' for soothing freshly shaved skin. Astringent alcohol has little 'soothing' properties.

Cologne seems to be the best halfway house when it comes to the longevity of scent versus price.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *illanelleWoman
over a year ago

Ryde, Isle of Wight

Beauty Pie!!!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *lephantisMan
over a year ago

Oxford

"Has anyone noticed that eau de parfum is less concentrated than it used to be, eau de toilette is a waste of time and parfum is really difficult to come by?"

Yes, yes, and yes. And I've finally run out of the last of my Creed Selection Verte, having eked it out for many years. That was a proper eau de parfum, but discontinued ages ago.

Encre Noir is a lovely evening scent at a very reasonable price, though.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Has anyone noticed that eau de parfum is less concentrated than it used to be, eau de toilette is a waste of time and parfum is really difficult to come by?

•

Cologne seems to be the best halfway house when it comes to the longevity of scent versus price."

I had a gorgeous No 5 oil some years ago which lasted and lasted. I like my perfume to be unobtrusive and only noticable to people who come close to me, this did the job perfectly but I've never been able to find it since

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"Has anyone noticed that eau de parfum is less concentrated than it used to be, eau de toilette is a waste of time and parfum is really difficult to come by?

Yes, yes, and yes. And I've finally run out of the last of my Creed Selection Verte, having eked it out for many years. That was a proper eau de parfum, but discontinued ages ago.

Encre Noir is a lovely evening scent at a very reasonable price, though."

I don't know it, I'm a bit out of touch. A friend used to work with perfume, alas no longer does

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *lephantisMan
over a year ago

Oxford

"Has anyone noticed that eau de parfum is less concentrated than it used to be, eau de toilette is a waste of time and parfum is really difficult to come by?

Yes, yes, and yes. And I've finally run out of the last of my Creed Selection Verte, having eked it out for many years. That was a proper eau de parfum, but discontinued ages ago.

Encre Noir is a lovely evening scent at a very reasonable price, though.

I don't know it, I'm a bit out of touch. A friend used to work with perfume, alas no longer does "

Well, I'll let you know next time in Old Town or by the Jerwood,and I'll stand downwind of you.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago

Redhill

Lol you’d be surprised at my Ziploc liquid bag contents in my work suitcase! Prolly about £20 altogether

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago

Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria

Boots £10 Tuesday usually does some good skincare offers, that’s if your up early enough to snap them up online as they go out of stock pretty quick.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

Currently being minded and fed by a fab friend, last night she remonstrated me for my lax skin care routine. Smothered my face in about four layers of different cleanser, serum, cream and moisturiser, including some hydrowhatsit acid potion. I'm almost disappointed this morning that my skin didn't dissolve and fall off during the night

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Covent Garden

^... If there are any forumites hankering for some (perceived) beneficial skin peeling sessions, please kindly make your way to the venerable town of Stockport. An apothecary and spa awaits you... ^

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

I haven't noticed. I don't buy things like that, dearest Nerø. My skincare regime is a combination of plain old H2O and spunk

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"I haven't noticed. I don't buy things like that, dearest Nerø. My skincare regime is a combination of plain old H2O and spunk

Can you get it in Boots?

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *erfectman122Man
over a year ago

from somewhere nice

Dare I say it… I use moisturiser

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I haven't noticed. I don't buy things like that, dearest Nerø. My skincare regime is a combination of plain old H2O and spunk

Can you get it in Boots?"

Yes, 3 for 2

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I haven't noticed. I don't buy things like that, dearest Nerø. My skincare regime is a combination of plain old H2O and spunk

Can you get it in Boots?

Yes, 3 for 2

To add, a student guessed my age as 27 yesterday. The regime must be working!!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

"I haven't noticed. I don't buy things like that, dearest Nerø. My skincare regime is a combination of plain old H2O and spunk

Can you get it in Boots?

Yes, 3 for 2

To add, a student guessed my age as 27 yesterday. The regime must be working!!"

Result.

I was chatting to my hairdresser yesterday and said about being old and I said "well I am"

She replied "yes"

I will be nipping in to Boots and asking for H2O and spunk later

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I haven't noticed. I don't buy things like that, dearest Nerø. My skincare regime is a combination of plain old H2O and spunk

Can you get it in Boots?

Yes, 3 for 2

To add, a student guessed my age as 27 yesterday. The regime must be working!!

Result.

I was chatting to my hairdresser yesterday and said about being old and I said "well I am"

She replied "yes"

I will be nipping in to Boots and asking for H2O and spunk later

Do it!

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

By *eroLondon OP Man
over a year ago

Covent Garden

"Dare I say it… I use moisturiser "

•

I say Bravø, dear sir!

Pay no heed to Mrs KC² and her sterile water and seminal 'concocktions'.

She's actually 27½ and is adept at shaving a year or two off her age than shaving her top lip.

Reply privately

Reply in forum

Reply +quote

Post new Message to Thread

— Make Up and Skincare —