Toiletries - Old Style

Bitsy_Beans

Toopaste - sorry but I only really like Colgate but tend to buy it BOGOF.
Mouthwash - don't buy
Shampoo & Conditioner - I don't use conditioner very day so bought some Tresemme when it was on special ages ago. Still got loads left. Shampoo I bought from Costco and lasts me on my own for a year for less than £10.
Soap - buy the cheapest - not fussy
Deoderant - I use a rock crystal that I bought off the internet for £8. Should last at least 2 years and is all natural so kind to my skin.
Tampons - don't use, Have a mooncup instead. Still have to wear a towel so just buy the cheapest with wings I can get!!
Moisturiser - I use cucumber one from Boots (their own range). Nothing fancy and I also use Aqueous cream (which is fab just a bit rich for my face).
Face wipes - just baby wipes here. Got young kids so always in supply anyway.
Face scrub - don't use, just a flannel or someone recommended a muslin which I've yet to try.
bubble bath - don't tend to use as we shower mostly.
Shower gel - had some for xmas which I am getting through. Otherwise it's Dove when it's on offer.

MoaningMyrtle

Toothpaste - Supermarkets own brand - traditonal tubes are far cheaper than pumps. Two tubes of Signal for 99p in the 99p store at the moment BTW.

Mouthwash - Only use occasionally so a bottle lasts months - again supermarket cheapie.

Shampoo & Conditioner - Stock up on Tresemme or L'Oreal when on offer and it lasts months.

Soap - Dove that I can use on my face.

Deodorant - Imperial Leather or Amplex roll-on is fine.

Tampons - Tesco.

Moisturiser - Bought lots of Almay from poundland a few months back. Otherwise look for reduced to clear items. I also use Aqueous cream on my arms and legs as a body lotion.

Face wipes - Can't bear them, they dry my skin out terribly.

Face scrub - Don't use.

Bubble bath - Don't use much, usually have a Radox in the bathroom.

Shower gel - Mr MM buys his own, otherwise I use soap on a puff thing or get given it for gifts.

The nylon puffs are brilliant for using small amounts of shower gel or body wash.

Krasnoludek

GettingHitched wrote: »

Okay, Im compiling my shopping list for the coming month ( Soda Crystals, Star Drops and Cheap Bleach ), have got our food bill down to what I am happy with ( without having to resort to cheap supermarket meat, and caged eggs ) looking back at last months spend, toiletries seem to be a big expense that I really wish I could reduce in cost, but have no idea how to.

So come on you old stylers, how much do you spend on toiletries ( essentials ) and how do you make them truly MSE

List of what I buy every month

Toothpaste Home Bargains - Arm + Hammer
Mouth Wash dont use
Shampoo and Conditioner Lidl own brand
Hard Soap Home Bargains - Dove or Simple
Roll on Deodrant Home Bargains - Dove or Sure
Tampons amd Pantyliners Home bargains own brand or Lidl own
Moisturiser ( day and night ) Aldi Siana day cream and night cream
Eye Cream see above
Face Wipes Home Bargains - Simple Multi Pack
Face Scrub Warm flannel
Bubble Bath Lidl
Shower Gel

Home Bargains or Lidl

BitterAndTwisted

Toothpaste - Lidl Herbal: cheap and lovely-tasting
Mouth Wash - Lidl
Shampoo and Conditioner - Shampoo: "Head & Shoulders', Conditioner: Lidl or pound shop
Hard Soap- Turkish grocers about 50p for a huge bar, smells gorgeous. Lilac or Honeysuckle
Roll on Deodorant - Mitcham antipirspirant: I won't economise on this
Tampons amd Pantyliners - Don't need them any more, thank God, I'm too old
Moisturiser ( day and night ) Superdrug own brand, whatever's on special offer
Eye Cream - Don't use it, see above
Face Wipes - Lidl (pink packer) removes eye make-up as well. Costs about 75p
Face Scrub - Don't use it
Bubble Bath - Only use if given as a gift
Shower Gel - Don't use it

funky_snow

My dental nurse friend has said that using mouthwash at the same time as toothpaste is a waste of product.
I thought about using mouthwash in the mornings as haven't had any food and brushing in the evenings - but to be honest I love the feeling of brushing - so mouthwash is getting dusty in the corner.
You could probably drop this off the list.

Also echo other posters on the face wipes...use a flannel or muslin. Following advice from this board I moved to oil cleansing method and my skin has never looked better - spots happen very rarely and my deep wrinkle on my forehead is not so obvious - plus its really cheap. I think I paid £2.50 for the castor oil, olive oil is in the kitchen and in several months I still haven't used more than a quarter of the little bottle...

Gigervamp

You can use olive oil as a moisturiser. I wouldn't bother with the eye cream.
I haven't bought soap for years. I make my own and because I took part in a few swaps on the soapmaking forums I belong to, I've still got loads and loads of bars stashed away!
Don't use mouthwash. I just give my mouth a good swoosh with water from the tap.
You can make a facial scrub with bicarb. Just mix a little with water to make a paste.

Justamum

GettingHitched wrote: »

Toothpaste Kingfisher fluoride-free, animal friendly one - not cheap though
Mouth Wash Don't use
Shampoo and Conditioner Co-op own - animal friendly. Only use conditioner for wet-combing with a nit comb (I have children!)
Hard Soap Don't really use - I use liquid soap from Superdrug (animal friendly again)
Roll on Deodrant I've got various types in various stages of use, but I try to buy animal-friendly ones
Tampons amd Pantyliners I've got a mooncup, but get pads etc for DD1 - try and get ones on offer
Moisturiser ( day and night ) I use Simple
Eye Cream Don't use
Face Wipes Don't use. I don't even cleanse I just use plain water when I'm showering (which I do every day!) then moisturise straight after
Face Scrub Don't use. Don't use face packs either. I developed a sensitivity to using them a few years ago
Bubble Bath Don't use
Shower Gel I have been using Original Source which I got on special offer from Superdrug

I do use handcream too - Superdrug Hand Therapy. My hands were in a really bad state recently, but I realised it was because of the Co-op own washing up liquid. Now I've gone back to Clearspring my hands have thanked me for it, and I don't have to use as much hand cream!

I'd love to have a go at making my own soap, but I haven't got anywhere to store it while it 'matures'.

Justamum

funky_snow wrote: »

My dental nurse friend has said that using mouthwash at the same time as toothpaste is a waste of product.
I thought about using mouthwash in the mornings as haven't had any food and brushing in the evenings - but to be honest I love the feeling of brushing - so mouthwash is getting dusty in the corner.
You could probably drop this off the list.

I did buy mouthwash a few years ago, but my DH said it took the inside lining off his mouth :eek: so I stopped buying it. It did seem a bit harsh I must admit.

marrowgirl

Toothpaste- Wilco sensitive (OH has sensitive teeth) but Mr S has one for about 19p I think which was fine
Mouth Wash- Wilco. Not as nice as listerine but cheaper
Shampoo and Conditioner -Lush solid shampoo, can also use this for shower/body wash, lasts for ages. Use cheapie intensive conditioner which is thicker (alberto balsaam, tressemme when 2 for 1), can water down for everyday use.
Hard Soap- Lush again, but also get a big bottle of cheapie creme bath & decant into soap dispenser. Same stuff.
Roll on Deodrant- I'm allergic to everything but OH gets Dove from Wilco
Tampons amd Pantyliners- Cheapie from Asda/wilco. If you're allergic you can get money off from lil-lets website at the mo.
Moisturiser ( day and night )- day, baby lotion, nice and mild, at night E45 or similar own brand. I do the oil cleansing method so rarely need moisturiser now. (and I had TERRIBLE skin, spots and excema!)
Eye Cream- don't use
Face Wipes- boots cucumber 3 for 2, nicer than wilco and Lidl
Face Scrub- I use a flannel/muslin cloth instead.
Bubble Bath- don't use
Shower Gel-again I use Lush soap, lasts longer and kinder to my skin. I also use their body conditioner bars in the shower instead of moisturiser.

Intensive conditioner -use coconut oil and pop on a towel (works better keeping the head warm) and leave for 20 mins. Wash out. Lovely soft hair.
Same for hands/feet, pop on gloves/socks overnight.

eyeonspain

marrowgirl - lots of people, magazine recommendations say that the cucumber Boots wipes are lovely. I may treat myself when I am in the UK:D