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

princessnadi

i've got a huge spot on my cheek the size of mars - please help what can i do naturally to get rid of it and stop ketting further spots. what's the most effective cheaper product i can use on it. thanks

Also i've starting to consider using day/night creams do they work? can we make them at home and how would you rate the Q10 from aldi at £1.20ish I think definately under £1.50 i was soo tempted at buying them but then remember some one saying that vit e oils.olive oil is good.


so your opinions would be grateful xxx:j

harryharp

princessnadi wrote: »

i've got a huge spot on my cheek the size of mars - please help what can i do naturally to get rid of it and stop ketting further spots. what's the most effective cheaper product i can use on it. thanks

I just read in Prima magazine that a good tip is to put honey on the spot and cover with a plaster and leave overnight. Haven't tried it so don't know if it works!

starrystarry

I find sudocrem works wonders overnight.

Unity

harryharp wrote: »

I just read in Prima magazine that a good tip is to put honey on the spot and cover with a plaster and leave overnight. Haven't tried it so don't know if it works!

Honey does work, as it is a natural antiseptic and also a powerful natural anti-biotic - it's also cheap, you don't need to buy Manuka strength for an external application a cheap squeezable bottle from Aldi will do .

starrystarry wrote: »

I find sudocrem works wonders overnight.

Sudocrem is good, but only if you already have a tub in your bathroom cabinet as it isn't that cheap - although you may be able to get a small trial size tub. It is a good barrier cream, as you'll find when you try to wash it off your hands .

starrystarry

You're right Unity, Sudocrem isn't that cheap but I think it's good value as you can use it for so many things. I use it on my dog who seems to have an uncanny talent for injuring himself (or getting scratched by the cat). I call it magic cream because it heals everything...cuts, burns, spots, insect bites, blisters etc. And a little goes a long way.

nikki2804

pegginout wrote: »

For those loving Liz Earle cleanse & polish.....Ive just tried ultrabland from Lush. WOW, makes my skin really soft and so far.....no spots!!

Got to sencond this. I isn't brilliantly cheap but you've got to have a little treat every once and a while eh?:rotfl:

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Anyone know of a cheap alternative to MAC 217 & 219 brushes?

judyjetson

Just bought two Revlon lip glosses in Poundland in Lilac Kiss and Fuchsia Smooth, and the Lilac Kiss is very similar to the discontinued Pout's Horny Hilda.

Buffy_the_Vampire_Bat

I have a new favourite in my cheap and cheerful toiletry collection - Morrisons's 'Knock Your Spots Off' face wipes. They come in 'Deep Clean' or 'Exfoliating'. I use the 'Deep Clean' ones and they are brilliant - get every trace of makeup off, don't dry my skin, and are often half price at 67p a packet (as they are at the moment). I really cannot recommend these enough

skaps

I have thick curly dry hair that tangles easily and i used to use Avedas sap moss shampoo and conditioner till their discontinued it. Does anyone have any recommendations for me?