Remembering our discontinued favorites

Posted Oct 1st 2007 at 12:35PM by Anne Metz (Subscribe to Anne Metz's posts)

Do you ever wish that the products you once loved never went away?

I know I do. Every time I walk into the Body Shop, my heart aches a little when I look at the shampoo shelves. Nostalgia takes over, and I start to think back on the day that I discovered Body Shop's Blue Ice shampoo. The color, the smell, the tingly scalp feeling I'd get when I left it on a little too long -- oh it was so wonderful! Why did they ever discontinue it?!?

And don't even get me started on how much I miss Express's short-lived production of lingerie, which yielded the best pair of underwear I have ever worn in my life. (Confession: I still have them! Who cares if they're 8 years old?)

Alas, the list of items I have loved and lost seems endless: Clearly Canadian's sparkling raspberry drink in the clear glass bottle; aluminum-free Adidas deodorant; Concord grape New York Seltzer Water; the old Tide smell; Diet Coke with lemon (I hate the lime version)...

Now that we're on the topic of discontinued favorites, what are yours? Leave a comment, and we'll randomly pick one person to receive the discontinued item of their heart's desire! Just kidding about that last part, but let us know what you've loved and lost anyway.

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Reader Comments (Page 3 of 22)

Kathy 10-03-2007 @ 3:09PM

They used to make these cookies called sweetspots. They had a shortbread cookie outside and like a Hersheys kiss in the middle. Oh God they were good. And I miss Vanilla Coke. I LOVED Vanilla Coke.

beth 10-03-2007 @ 3:15PM

Bath & Body Work's Sunburst Melon / V's Secret Tranquil Breeze. It smelled SOO NICE! I found an old bottle, but it just didn't smell good anymore :o) ----- Revlon OUTRAGEOUS Shampoo + Conditioner, made my hair smell great all day and was soooo soft, I have yet to find something that I like as much and that was YEARS AGO! ----- Revlon's 10 minute haircolor. I still haven't found an at-home hair color that lasts as long as that one did! So depressing.

Kathy 10-03-2007 @ 3:11PM

I want Grape Pop Tarts back! And last year, Kellogg's had three cereals with marshmallows added for Halloween; Apple Jacks, Cocoa Krispies, and Fruit Loops. I want the first two back for good!

Shannon 10-03-2007 @ 3:10PM

Clearly Canadian can still be bought on www.beveragesdirect.com
21.96 for 12 - 14oz bottles
I still get it now and again!
I love it too!!

Jessica 10-03-2007 @ 3:11PM

Revlon Outrageous Shampoo!!! I have looked everywhere for it and can't find it anywhere. It had the most wonderful smell!!

L 10-03-2007 @ 3:14PM

I miss Lime Starburst. :(

Leslie 10-03-2007 @ 3:14PM

1-2-3 Jello

Missy 10-03-2007 @ 3:16PM

I simply LOVED Diet Vanilla Coke and Diet Vanilla Pepsi and I just can't seem to find them anywhere. There is a Vanilla Coke Zero that's ok - but just not the same!

L 10-03-2007 @ 3:17PM

I also miss original Dippity Do hair gel and Marathon Bars, chewy chocolate covered caramel candy bars.

Sammie 10-13-2007 @ 3:26PM

Diet Vanilla Coke.................. I miss it!!!!!!!!!!!1

nana50184@aol.com 10-03-2007 @ 3:19PM

two items I miss VERY much
1. A perfume called Crystal
2. A salad dressing called Little Chalet

Franki 10-03-2007 @ 3:18PM

Remember Butternut candy bars and Safeway devil food cookies?
oh yes for years I used Flori Roberts Hydrophillic moisture complex and all of a sudden,it vanished.

-G 10-03-2007 @ 3:20PM

I miss Victoria's Secret Lavish Laundry! Smells fabulous, love the sheets when washed in that. Also Bath & Body Works Bergamot Coriander...love love love it.

Michele 10-03-2007 @ 3:21PM

Mickey I was in bath and Body Works yesterday and they now have Peach. I bought it in a soap dispenser.

Vicki 10-03-2007 @ 3:22PM

The old Lemon Up (I think that was the name of it - had the lemon as the top) shampoo! That was the greatest stuff - would get your hair so clean and smelled Great!!

Bigsky1952 10-12-2007 @ 8:41PM

Midnight Perfume by Tussy, Desiree Perfume by Avon and
Evening in Paris (the stuff they make today doesn't even come close)
New West Glacial Gel and Desert Sage Conditioning Shampoo and Pacific Coastal Body Wash - Oh my God - they were so nice and fresh smelling. I can't even find them on eBay.
And the original Herbal Essences shampoo - now they smell like Apple and Pear - yechh!!! I can't handle fruit fragrances - they make me physically ill.

Strawbblondie 10-04-2007 @ 8:37AM

St. Ives Chocolate Creme body wash....smelled absolutely yummy!!

Vicki 10-03-2007 @ 3:24PM

Lemon Up Shampoo (I think that was the name of it-had the lemon as the top)! It got your hair really clean and smelled SO good!

Shannon 10-03-2007 @ 3:24PM

CLEARLY CANADIAN RASBERRY!!! YAY!!!
You know you can buy it online.
www.beveragesdirect.com
Price isn't too bad either!

Jymmie 10-22-2007 @ 7:03PM

L'oreal Color Pulse (temporary hair dye) in Funky Cherry.
It was an awesome color, a cheap price, and lasted just long enough that I never got sick of it. And now I can't find it ANYWHERE. ::tears::