No buying new toiletries etc until.....

BBTHREE

Hi All, To make sure that all my ermm less valued toiletries get used up I am making a dint in those first. I can easily use my S&G and Lush stuff cos I love it, but it's the partially used Dove bodywashes (I hate the smell of Dove! ) and random shower gels that will be more of challenge.

So.... I have decided that all week I will use up the bits of dross that I hate, and then once a week I will have a long soak and a pamper with all my preferred lotions and potions.

I also found an unopened box in my cupboard under the stairs this morning which is a Body Shop online delivery and contains 3 Coconut body washes, and 3 coconut bath bombs. :eek:

I am sort of pleased because I love these, but gutted because it's yet more to use. (I can't ebay them because this is my favourite range of all)

mooomin

BBTHREE wrote: »

So.... I have decided that all week I will use up the bits of dross that I hate, and then once a week I will have a long soak and a pamper with all my preferred lotions and potions.

Ooh I like that plan! I have quite a few facewashes and shower gels I could do this with and keep my S&G for the weekend That would make it last longer and in the end should save me money as I won't be replacing the S&G as often....

missymouse

ive got a load of stuff too. do run out of things like face cream but i am going to try and stop stockpiling things. i often buy toiletries because it feels like a treat and they are easy to access on ebay. i often buy them to make me feel better. if i just had this it would change my life. we all know it does not.

Bronnie

BBTHREE wrote: »

Hi All, To make sure that all my ermm less valued toiletries get used up I am making a dint in those first. I can easily use my S&G and Lush stuff cos I love it, but it's the partially used Dove bodywashes (I hate the smell of Dove! ) and random shower gels that will be more of challenge.

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I think this is a really good idea, I'm doing the same saving the good stuff as a treat to use at the weekend or if I'm going out!!

Blonde_Ambition

Hi. Can I join in please?! I really need this challenge! I have got so much stuff stashed away. The only thing is, I have failed already as I actually needed a face powder (none in the stash - I checked) so I thought I'd be a bit MSE and just get the Rimmel one, nice and cheap, but it was 3 for 2 in Sainsbury's so I got three! Oops! But apart from that I haven't bought any toiletries since this challenge started so I'm just one day behind. To be honest, I'll probably need some shampoo and conditioner at some point but I should be mostly ok with this challenge. Right, I'm off to start using stuff up! Good luck everyone!

skaps

I did the same, I needed mascara as I have been putting off buying some for ages. Went to Tesco and bought one which was £1.29 but their had 3 for £3.00 so i bought 3! Will use them and mascara should be replaced every 2-3 months (which i was not doing before)

Caramac

I started doing something similar last year when I was sorting out my Christmas presents and realised how many toiletries I had. I stopped buying stuff on offer unless it is showergel for dd (She goes through it like there is no tomorrow) and am slowly working my way through the stash. I have managed to use all the shampoo I had but have still got numerous conditioners/straightening lotions/body lotion/butters/handcream etc.

I have saved a lot of money especially as I started only buying clothes if I really needed them and would wear them in the near future. I have not been perfect and have got some tops that I haven't worn yet but I am a lot better.

I find that the more often I go shopping the harder it is to resist temptation.

When I need a treat I tend to buy a Lush bathbomb or melt (but only one at a time) as I use these straight away so they don't get added to the stash and forgotten about.

Jacjacjac

Hi all, I am new to messaging on these boards, but the original reason I signed up was because of the S&G hatbox frenzy... I bought 2 (all for me) and then went crazy in the Boots half price sale (and that is on top of all the stuff I already have).

After my last trip to the Boots sale (where I bought gifts), I had decided enough is enough and that I am going to use up everything I have before buying anymore... then I discovered this thread and it sounds ideal (I am glad to hear I am not the only one with a Boots/cosmetics addiction). I think I have enough skincare, make up and bath/shower products to last me most of the year. I will need to buy toothpaste and deodorant when they run out, but that should be all...!!!

Bronnie

You can return unwanted gifts to Boots, if you haven't got a receipt, they will exchange for goods to the scanned till price. I did this yesterday and exchanged something I didn't really need for something more practical. It's a way of reducing the stash and getting the boring esssentials for no-spend.

Tip check out your essential replacements on the Boots website first. When you go to store, do the business and walk straight out again. DO NOT linger!!

Jacjacjac

Thanks! My problem with the gift sets is that I get too excited and then take them out of the packaging to try them out/smell them (so can't return them). I have bought a few things for my family abroad because they can't get them there and am going to post them off this week...

I totally know what you mean about not lingering, it is dangerous and very good advice. I need to avoid Boots/Superdrug/TKMaxx/Poundland etc for a while (anywhere with cheap cosmetics)!