Fight back against over-priced cosmetics! Post your cheap but outstanding discoveries

harryharp

beautyscientist wrote: »

Judging by some of the meetings I have been in, pretty stupid. And judging by some of the things that sell well they might have a point.

I don't think it's so much that people are stupid, but that we WANT to believe it so much that we convince ourselves the outrageous claims are true. There are plenty of very intelligent people in the world who seem to believe in the most bizarre things...so possibly intelligence has nothing to do with it!!

Was a bit like that myself before I had my 'epiphany' moment in realising how much we are all being conned...:rolleyes:

Magenta

xXHaloXx wrote: »

Can anyone recommend me a good body moisturiser? I have incredibly dry skin (i suffer from Echzema - and though it's not 'active' at the moment, it causes my skin to be very dry), i've tried all sorts, from moisturisers recommended by the doctor like E45 and a few others that i can't remember the names of to cheaper moisturisers availble in places like Boots such as Johnsons, Vaseline, various body butters including most of The Body Shop ones, mosturisers from Lush and more expensive ones like the Dermalogica rich moisturiser and am currently trying Elemis Frangipani Skin oil and i've also tried the bath milk (which can be applied neat on to the skin) but they still cause tightening to the skin within a few hours and make me very uncomfortable. My skin is dry and ashy looking and tends to flake alot, i've managed find the perfect combo of products for my face but i'm still struggling with body moisturisers. As a rule, i've found lotions are no where near moisturising enough and think creams are better, the hemp body butter by Body Shop was ok but i'm a bit of a hippie and have ethical issues with them ebing taken over by L'Oreal and won't shop there anymore, can anyone recommend me a good body moisturiser? I am flexible pricewise but would draw the line at about £30 unless i'm garunteed thata it will be excellent

Hi have you tried Oilatum Plus Bath Oil, you put a capful ,or more if you like ,in the bath and then soak in it for 20 minutes. It really does help. I can't remem ber how much it is but you can get it on prescription I am sure.

beautyscientist

harryharp wrote: »

I don't think it's so much that people are stupid, but that we WANT to believe it so much that we convince ourselves the outrageous claims are true. There are plenty of very intelligent people in the world who seem to believe in the most bizarre things...so possibly intelligence has nothing to do with it!!

Was a bit like that myself before I had my 'epiphany' moment in realising how much we are all being conned...:rolleyes:

You have it spot on harry. The process usually works from identifying a need, which brings up the claims that they want to make, then the guys in the lab have to come up with the best shot they can to meet the claims.

beautyscientist

Magenta wrote: »

Hi have you tried Oilatum Plus Bath Oil, you put a capful ,or more if you like ,in the bath and then soak in it for 20 minutes. It really does help. I can't remem ber how much it is but you can get it on prescription I am sure.

Oilatum Plus Bath Oil is a good product, but it is specifically formulated for eczema that has been colonised by bacteria. The straight Oilatum Bath Oil is more suitable for general eczema and dry skin.

Jimibeee2

I believe lush shampoo bars are by far the best cheap great shampoo, solid shampoo bars that last 90 washes for women and 170 for short haired people. they come in a 3.95 each sounds expensive but they are equivalent to really good expensive shampoo without the rubbish and they last about 4 timeslonger than a normal bottle. So go for it ask for a demo and they rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!

harryharp

I was wondering what you all thought about toners- ie. does anyone use them and are they really necessary?

For ages I didn't bother, but yesterday on a whim I bought Time Delay Daily Brightening Toning Water as I had a voucher! (I did look for the other T.D. one that someone else had recommended but couldn't find it). I think I was persuaded that it would 'tighten my pores' as it claims on the bottle (oh dear, momentary lapse into my old ways- see above...!:o ), but I think I've probably wasted my money.:rolleyes:

Reading the ingredients, the 3rd on the list is Alcohol Denat- which I feel will be quite harsh...

Any thoughts?

stingylolo

Lol -- talking about L'Oreal, the one I like most is the one with Jane Fonda and her miracle cream ! Yea Right ! What about the 12 million face lifts that she had -- do they think we have forgotten ??!!

MrsE_2

harryharp wrote: »

I was wondering what you all thought about toners- ie. does anyone use them and are they really necessary?

For ages I didn't bother, but yesterday on a whim I bought Time Delay Daily Brightening Toning Water as I had a voucher! (I did look for the other T.D. one that someone else had recommended but couldn't find it). I think I was persuaded that it would 'tighten my pores' as it claims on the bottle (oh dear, momentary lapse into my old ways- see above...!:o ), but I think I've probably wasted my money.:rolleyes:

Reading the ingredients, the 3rd on the list is Alcohol Denat- which I feel will be quite harsh...

Any thoughts?

I use the Liz Earle one which is quite pricy, BUT I bought the one with the spritzer first & now just decant the ordinary bottles into my spritzer.

With the spritzer I get through 2 or 3 bottles a year, so not too bad.

Lovely & gentle & smells fresh & clean.

Beenie

she also had her lower ribs removed to give her a 'waspie' waist.
do you really trust this fake woman????

MrsE_2

Beenie wrote: »

she also had her lower ribs removed to give her a 'waspie' waist.
do you really trust this fake woman????

I think you will find thats an urban myth;)