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redofromstart

IIRC you are into REN @astrocytic_kitten?  They do turn up every so often (feel unique (under samples/beautykit) at the moment has some REN bits for example), but I do better watching the M&S sale for the half price REN gift sets.  Love the ren rose bath stuff and one minute miracle, but the moisturiser isn't quite enough now that I am a little bit more past 21.  well, 'knocking 50' to quote someone at work today!
Most of the boxes have too much make up/nail varnish/face cleaner for me but I do like to try new moisturiser in the hope that I will find one that I like for my current skin.  

astrocytic_kitten

Good memory redo, and good tip on the M&S sale! Yes I love REN, though I’m currently using Cerave moisturiser which does the job decently. I used to stay at a hotel for work that would give REN minis as gifts. Those were the days... I was gutted when it came off my firm’s preferred list and I couldn’t stay there any more. 

doingitanyway

Also a REN fan. I had the rose otto travel set (half price in M&S sale) 
I usually save for travel but used with some Epsom salts in my temporary home. Bliss...

HairyHandofDartmoor

Excellent re-purposing of the table and glass 🙂.
I'm too lazy for make up (apart from mascara and powder), but a good moisturiser is worth it, especially as we get older 🤔.

redofromstart

The house works continue at pace, and all of the dining table has been repurposed.  We both have a week off coming up and hope to get a lot more done.   
@astrocytic_kitten I only remember the REN because I like it too and my memory is spoken/written and not remotely visual, not a scary stalker.  Giggled afterwards that I must have sounded like one.
A couple of years ago @greenbee and I went on a REN rose spa day, it was lovely but the lunch was very poor.  I want all of the things to be outstanding on my rare escapes from responsibility.  Who knows when we will next get to go though.  I have my little pot of funding ready at least. 
Eldest child is 18 shortly, will be the strangest birthday I think.  I currently have a self inflating balloon on a stick and a couple of cards. Must put some effort in to make it not flat.  

redofromstart

@HairyHandofDartmoor I am mostly a straight moisturiser person.  Mascara and glasses is tricky.
@doingitanyway I love all of the rose otto stuff, have one bottle left of the bath oil but no bath currently (water tank problem)!

greenbee

The REN rose spa treatment was fabulous. Such a pity about the lunch. At least by the time we manage the next one we'll have lots saved... 

redofromstart

It'll be the full works with cooked breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.  I will need to be rolled home in a cocoon of rose oil.

greenbee

redofromstart said:

It'll be the full works with cooked breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.  I will need to be rolled home in a cocoon of rose oil.

Sounds perfect! Better budget for a chauffeur!

astrocytic_kitten

No worries redo, I didn’t think you were stalking me - was quite touched you’d remembered! It’s funny you mentioned that, I sometimes remember really random things about people and can be good at tying them up and making connections... and then don’t tell anyone because I worry it makes me look like a stalker. You’d think this would translate to being great at gift buying but sadly not 🤦‍♀️

I need to investigate this REN spa though. The best spa where I live uses ESPA products which I also love, I always felt like I had shampoo advert hair after a day there... actually this has given me the impetus to plan a day there with a friend in a few months (or a year). Back in my very spendy days I had a membership there and if I was having a horrible day at work I’d slip away and spend lunchtime in the spa.