No buying toiletries in February challenge!

VALM

CompletelyLost wrote: »

Seche Vite definitely. It is expensive but so much better than any of the others (Opi, Sally Hansen, Barry M, Rimmel, etc etc). edit to add: oops, just realised someone else already recommended this before me.



Ahhh right, thanks. I wasn't sure if it was from a discount type shop (e.g. B&M or HB) or if it was from an FCUK clothes shop. Will have a look for it in Boots anyway

I would recommend Nails Inc. Kensington top coat over Seche Vite. I found that SV caused shrinkage and went gloopy about half way down the bottle. x

MarzipanFish

Thanks for the moisturiser/spots advice lostinrates & RebeccaBloomwood. I'm actually on the pill already because of some awful period pains a couple of years ago. I mentioned it when i went to see the doctor but it got a bit swept under the carpet when they found heart problems (thankfully now fixed) so i just asked to go on the pill but never got any diagnosis so i cant rule out hormone probs. I have a bit of a breakout on my chest at the moment which is a pain

anyway, back to toiletries

Can't believe how many posts there are on here, could waste hours!

PS JewelleryFan i think you win the 'most like a shop' prize from the ones i've seen

IlonaRN

rosemary54 wrote: »

painted my nails nude but don't really like it so redid toes in bright pink(toes are on show a lot as I swim 3 times a week) trouble is my aim is not great and now have splodges of polish around as well as on nails!

One thing I've noticed is that if I get a bit of nailpolish on the skin around my nails, I just have to wait until after I've had a bath or shower (or done the washing up!), and I can then get the extra polish off by just gently scraping it away. I think the water makes the skin softer, so the nailpolish can't stick to it so well

wkdhoney

Hello!!

My first post as I've always been a bit of a lurker. I've discovered that actually 'coming clean' really does mean you make an effort with your challenges however so I've spent most of my evening totting up everything I own (Haven't inculded DH2b! That'll take a weekend I think!)

Anyway the list is huge! I knew I had lots but never realised quite how bad it was. I seem to buy in bulk during special offers then hoard the more expensive things (only when there is a little bit in the bottom of the bottle however. Makes no sense!)

Anyway my list is below. Ooopsy!

Shower gel x10
shampoo x 4
Bath foam x 1
insect repellent x 7
soap x 4
mouthwash x 2
hair remover x1
Face wash x 2
face mask x 1
shaving foam x 2
toothpaste x 3
conditioner x 7


S&G hat box x 1
perfume x 10
hairspray x 1
mouse x 1
deodorant x 4
sudocreme x 1
fake tan x1
s&g firminator x1
S&G body oil x1
aftersun x1
leave in conditioner x1
dry shampoo 2
body shop ginger souffle x 1
heel genius x 1
righteous body butter x 1
No 7 pore refining cream x 1
sunsilk anti flat x 1
glow job x 1
sienna moisturiser x 1
clean mary x 1
glow lotion x 1


Minis
BS DIY Facial kit x 1
mini pefumes x 15
face spritz x 3
shower gel x 1
conditioner x 5
serum x 1
wipes x 7
moisturiser x 9


The plan is after this to have a nice relaxing bath and start using up some of my products!


xxx

lostinrates

IlonaRN wrote: »

One thing I've noticed is that if I get a bit of nailpolish on the skin around my nails, I just have to wait until after I've had a bath or shower (or done the washing up!), and I can then get the extra polish off by just gently scraping it away. I think the water makes the skin softer, so the nailpolish can't stick to it so well

I do just that, although I also find a firm wipe wile damp is effective. (I usually need to do this with little toes. )

wkdhoney

CompletelyLost wrote: »

Just a question... why so much insect repellent?

Haha fair point!

I've just come back form 6 months in the Middle East (I'm a Reservist so I'm back in my normal job now) and we needed a fair bit of it. It's pretty good stuff so not planning on throwing it out before the summer!

lostinrates

wkdhoney wrote: »

Haha fair point!

I've just come back form 6 months in the Middle East (I'm a Reservist so I'm back in my normal job now) and we needed a fair bit of it. It's pretty good stuff so not planning on throwing it out before the summer!

OK, now I've go to know what it is.....I'm always looking for one that really works....

Queen_of_NO_MATTER_WHAT

welshangel wrote: »

Don't think I have ever tried it. Does it taste like anything else?

it's of the celery family so it has a hint of celery but not over powering, it really makes a nice change

Queen_of_NO_MATTER_WHAT

welcome wkdhoney, that's quite a stash you've got there that you'll enjoy using.

yay I love it that this challenge is becoming so popular

rosemary54

IlonaRN wrote: »

One thing I've noticed is that if I get a bit of nailpolish on the skin around my nails, I just have to wait until after I've had a bath or shower (or done the washing up!), and I can then get the extra polish off by just gently scraping it away. I think the water makes the skin softer, so the nailpolish can't stick to it so well

yes I do this but it means I have to plan ahead when to paint them as don;t wan tto go to the pool with splodgy nails!