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Makeup suggestions for 12yo (not foundation)
My niece is almost 12 and beginning to experiment with mine & her mum's makeup. I've suggested buying her some for Christmas / January birthday, but am not sure what brands to consider...her mum and I wear an assortment of Bobbi Brown, MAC, Clinique & Estee Lauder and we're keen to encourage thrift in her own makeup bag!
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Laser eye surgery recommendations
I want to have LASIK surgery and there are a number of places that do it in the Greater Manchester area where I am but I can't find many recent reviews. I'm currently considering: Optimax OpticalExpress VisuaLase Has anyone had any experience of these? Also, they still seem to be operating even with Covid but has it had an…
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Efficient Epilator
I want to buy an epilator, and I have looked at some Epilators for Women. But I am confused between Braun and Philips, can someone give me some personal experience of both brands so that I can make my choice.
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Philips shaver 3/4/5000 replacement blades
Anyone know where to buy these as the Phillips ones are nearly the price of the shaver. I have three shavers....
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Has anyone here overcome a sleeping disorder?
For as long as I can remember I've had a problem with fatigue and feeling down. I've lived with it but the past couple years it has affected my motivation at work. One thing I'm struggling is falling asleep. I'll constantly be in and out of sleep all night and on many occasions wake up around 1-3am and not be able to go…
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Dental Implants - Costs
I am looking at getting dental implants, I live in Scotland and the prices are prohibitive, my dentist has referred me to Edinburgh Dental Specialists and I could be looking at £14,000 for 4 x implants and 2 x bridges. I have found a place in Milton Keynes which offers similar prices to travelling abroad - DaVinci Dental…
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Is it possible to have a *live* flu vaccine on NHS?
There are two types of flu vaccines, inactive and live. For some reason I prefer a live one. I called my GP and several pharmacies, they only offer a non-live flu vaccine. Does anyone know where it is possible to get a live one?
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fractured tibial plateau - general info needed
had a lovely dog walk on thursday which ended with a 23kg lurcher hitting me at full speed on the side of my left leg, ambulance to hospital where x rays show i have a diagonal fracture of my tibial plateau. they have put me in a full leg cast and i have been sent home from hospital (apparently they kick everyone out if…
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Rimmel Polished Almond Lip Colour
Does anyone remember this?. It was gorgeous lip colour. Why did rimmel stop making this.
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Bathroom scales accuracy( mechanical v digital)
My old 'mechanical' scales can be reset to zero if necessary before weighing so I've always thought them accurate. However they've got embarrassingly scruffy looking so I just bought a 'digital' weightwatchers brand scale from Argos. Much to my surprise/horror there's a 7lb discrepancy between the 2 readings. I was going…
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Top countries for cheaper dental treatment
I'm researching dental treatment abroad for myself as a money saving exercise. I'm wondering which countries have a good reputation for fixing up UK citizens. So far I've seen Hungary and Turkey mentioned. It would be useful to compile a list here of good experiences for myself an others. Regards, Matt Countries: Hungary…
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ANYONE ELSE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH PUREGYM TAKING INCORRECT CHARGES AFTER LOCKDOWN SUSPENSION?
I checked my account on Monday to find the Puregym have taken £19.60 rather than £9.99 (I joined on 3 month trial at £9.99 in March) we then went in to lockdown a few weeks after. They wrote to members say memberships would be suspended and no charges made. And when they reopened any memberships terms would be extended.…
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Discount on Red Kooga
£2 off Red Kooga at Boots.com. It's a natural energy release supplement
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Requesting a copy of my dental x-rays?fee?
I am looking to get a second opinion on a dental work quotation.How does one go about requesting a copy of their dental x-rays?Is there a fee?I read somewhere that dentists are not allowed to charge under Section 15 GDPR regulations?
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Best Smellalike Perfumes/Fragrances??
Hi all, I've bought quite a few Smellalike Perfumes/aftershaves in the past,mostly by Milton Lloyd. Used to sell Milton Lloyd ones of Aventus Creed,Invictus,Olympea,Angel,Alien,Flowerbomb,Lady Million etc Looking at trying other brands such as Linn Young, Saffron, Creation Lamis Can people please recommend which ones…
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Non diabetic-do u use blood glucose meter
i was wondering about my blood glucose levels for various reasons but I am not diabetic. I bought a sinocare blood glucose meter to test but today noticed my first ‘fasting’ reading was high so did it again straight away and it was to me wildly different from 7.1 the first time to 5.3 the second. I know I can test my meter…
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NHS prescription prepayment certificate - DD payments not taken
Hi, Hubby and I both have prepayment certificates, and I've just noticed that the direct debits haven't been taken for Sept and Oct from either of our accounts - usually goes out around the 14th. Can anyone else confirm whether this is happening with them too?
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Reglaze Glasses - Spectacles - New Lenses
Hi, I would appreciate recommendations Considering reglazing my glasses as I am happy with my frames. Just need single vision long distance with thin lenses and anti glare for driving Which company is best ? Are their cost reasonable ? How quickly they complete the order ? I have done a web search. There are quite few…
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Cheap Smell-alikes - Cheaper alternatives to Expensive Perfumes
Hi, I have been searching for a cheap smell-alike to Dolce Vita EDT perfume. It costs around £30 for 50ml and the smell doesn't even linger for that long (sadly there's no EDP version to save re-applying). Does anyone know of a Dolce Vita Smell-alike? or of any other smell-alikes? Could you list them in this thread? Thank…
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Can you claim tax back on private medical appointments? Not through insurance, paid up front.
Hi Can you claim tax back on private medical appointments in the UK? Not through insurance, paid up front. Thanks
