No buying toiletries in February challenge!

InaPickle

EssexHebridean wrote: »

The finished thing was my Olay Regenerist heating face wash - WIBA? Yep - for sure. This is my favourite facewash and I would happily have used the recent Boots voucher to buy some, except that I have several other facewashes in stock so decided to wait until the end of the year when there will no doubt be another of those vouchers.

I have a tube of that waiting for me. I'm a bit more excited about it after reading your review!

Kaz2904

I have 2 tubes of this waitng for me AFTER I've finished the cream daily exfoliator non heating one (and a half!) and the every third day heating one. I actually thought that I'd bought one (two) that I had already but I've bought a new thing. I do like the olay stuff though and it leaves my skin nice and soft.


Lostinrates, I hear ya! Now was it Melonade or NaB who worked in the industry? Let's start lobbying!

Jacjacjac

I have been doing quite well despite a couple of S&G related slip ups (1/3 off etc). I have a friend who loves body moisturiser and goes through the stuff really quickly, so I gave her my partly used tub of Sanctury Kyphi Body Butter (which I wasn't all that keen on), a mini EA 8 hour cream (I use pawpaw ointment which is a million times better) and some body moisturiser sachets... She was really grateful too!!

In the last couple of days, I have finished a 'Fresh' banana shower gel (as bubblebath) and nearly finished a mini tin of Nivea creme (which I don't like, I used it on my feet) and almost finished a couple of bits and pieces, my cupboards are still heaving though (although not quite as much as they were)! My parents are coming over from Oz soon, so I am going to give Mum some of my S&G stuff that I won't use

eklynne

Bronnie wrote: »

The Dove freebies are weird fragrances imo. DD agrees with me. We found the mint and waterlily one most acceptable and will use it up as a freebie but would never choose to buy it. Mint is something I wouldn't choose my underarms to smell of, nor lemon or cucumber. Odd I think! Maybe they made a boob and just want to get rid of stock?!! What do others think

I think the mint one is HORRIBLE! I keep thinking I've spilled toothpaste on myself or something? It's just not right to have minty underarms. Will never buy again, not that I paid for it in the first place

Kaz2904 wrote: »

I've just had an epiphany.

If we only ever buy stuff that we really, really love, we will still save money. How? Because we won't get bored half way through and buy something else cause it's cheap etc and end up with a house full of stuff we don't like!

Agreed!:T

I don't start til 1 today so I'm going for a bath in a minute (rare as I need the house to be empty to enjoy a bath and it only very occasionally is).
I have decided today will be a Sanctuary day as it's the only bubble bath I actually own!
Looking at my perfumes I'd say 2 skooshes left of my DKNY Women and that'll be that. I love it and would buy again but not until summer, it's definitely more of a summertime wear.
I picked up my Boots dotcom order last night (EA Provocative Woman glitch, strictly for gifts )and Mr B had very sweetly put some effervescent energy/vitamin tablets in with the delivery. This made me very pleased as me and DD take these every morning.
Happy Friday girlies, hope you all have a FAB weekend!

IlonaRN

Jacjacjac wrote: »

a mini EA 8 hour cream (I use pawpaw ointment which is a million times better)

What is the pawpaw ointment please? If it's better than EA 8 hour cream, I would like to try it

eklynne

IlonaRN wrote: »

What is the pawpaw ointment please? If it's better than EA 8 hour cream, I would like to try it

Oh I would too!

joesaunt

Hello, not been on here for a week and haven't got time to read all the posts I have missed

I feel I have had no "girlie chats" this week. I work in a male orientated office and they don't talk about shower gel, lips tick or body butter.

This week I have used an Asda smart price mousse up, and yes I would buy again, for 51p I was really impressed and it has lasted ages. A Queen moisturiser sample, very nice but I have loads more to try first before I buy any. A bottle of Oscar de la Renta perfume, this has hung on so long I used a massive "dose" this morning to empty it. WIBA = No really bored of it and so many others to try. Also, a tin of Silverkrin hairspray, I always use this and will be buying it again today.

Sold loads on ebay, it has paid for my trip to Ascot for ladies day and a new top from Dorothy Perkins (They take Paypal) so really pleased about that. Got more stuff on there for sale now.

I resolved the issue of the copy of Dandelion, the seller apparently didn't know they were copies when he bought them off his supplier, I had a lovely email from him and a refund, shall be buying it from a shop in future. I think as it lasts me for so long I can warrant the outlay.

I can't remember who was talking about the new foundation from Benefit, but apparently you liked it......can I have more details, I am getting low on foundation and whoever it was said they had worn foundation for years and this was halfway between wearing it and not using any, I am really interested. I have worn foundation for over 25 years now and might be brave enough to try somethig different

Well, best catch up on some work. I have been on a training course for most of the week, which involves loads more work for me, but at last the bosses have said I can have an office junior :T:rotfl::T:rotfl::T.

eklynne

joesaunt wrote: »

I can't remember who was talking about the new foundation from Benefit, but apparently you liked it......can I have more details, I am getting low on foundation and whoever it was said they had worn foundation for years and this was halfway between wearing it and not using any, I am really interested. I have worn foundation for over 25 years now and might be brave enough to try somethig different .

Glad you sorted out your Dandelion issue
It was me who got the benefit foundation type stuff.
I'm really really liking it too It's called 'Some Kinda Gorgeous' it's allegedly a 'foundation faker'. It goes on with a sponge, sort of like a powder foundation, but it's not at all heavy and dries to a lovely smooth, light finish. It's translucent so suits all skin tones. Might be worth popping by a Benefit counter and getting the girl to do a wee makeover on you with it. I love doing this but always end up out of pocket as I just feel awful if I walk away without buying anything .
I wear 'You Rebel Light' tinted moisturiser from Benefit too, but find it slightly greasy on the skin, especially in the summertime.
HTH.

rosemary54

now we are 100 pages do we get a telegram from the queen?

InaPickle

rosemary54 wrote: »

now we are 100 pages do we get a telegram from the queen?

Doubt it: but we will probably get a message from the mods telling us that the thread is taking up too much server capacity and that we need to start a new one. Does that count?! :rotfl: