No buying toiletries in March challenge!

lynseydee

Finished up a liquid soap yesterday and also a shower gel but in fairness the shower gel I decanted into the empty liquid soap to create another as I have so many shower gels this one won't be missed. Getting there slowly :T

mineallmine

Resisted a £25 grabbit (a Liz Arden bronzing kit...hello I have about 3 already in different makes). It was in the shopping basket, and then I ummed and aaarghed, Yay, well done me. Think I will add up these as virtual spends, where I genuinely resist/put stuff back on the shelf I was about to buy, on my sig and then spend that money (I would have spent) on something big, like GHDs, or a spa day. Goes off to have a think about that as a goal...

lostinrates

I'm getting very near the end of my Estee Lauder night repair. Bottle was a christmas gift then got spilt, almost immediately, and have been using the amount I could save. (the lid was on, but came off when a cat knocked it. ) I love this, and have another, bouht it duty free, to replace it when this is done with.

also almost finished a sample of Eve Lom Radiance cream. I've used it as a moisturiser day and night over the weekend and today. It has at least tomorrow morning left in it. Its delicious, a beautiful texture and scent. I love it very much, but have too much moisturiser to consider buying again any time this summer. I think it would be light enough for summer use for me. If I remember by the time I need to buy, and if there is no new tempting snake oil I might buy it, its very delicious to use.

tara747

fixx wrote: »

Ok, I've come to own up - I didn't resist I bought 5 body butters! I couldn't help it, I only have one left (and a S&G that i'm currently using) and 5 for £12 delivered (and cashback I haven't included yet) was too good :rotfl:

I know I didn't need them right now, and I'll have to find somewhere to put them, so it's clutter. Sorry

You're nearly at the end of your body butters stash so it's allowed

lostinrates wrote: »

I'm currently using body butters at a rate of about pot a week, so if you re anything like me it seems a fair time to restock, and that's a fair price. ;0

OMG :rotfl:

Kaz2904

Finished the tresemme conditioner and the horrid baby shampoo (used it to wash with tonight and made everyone else do the same!). Felt I needed the nice soak as DD has been foul tempered in the extreme tonight so she was sent to bed at 6.15 after I'd finished nit coming her. I've just heard her having a pop at DH now again. God help us when she's a teenager. I think I'll leave home for that period of her life!

tara747

LOL Kaz!!!!

I haven't used anything up today, boo! But am sitting with my hemp body butter and socks at the ready and will pamper feet while watching TV, mmm.

judyjetson

I've not used anything up today, but what I realised today is that not only am I using up my stash and saving money, I'm actually using my products properly, ie regularly. I've always been a bit half hearted about using my body butter, etc and foot creams, using them for a few days and then giving up, and so haven't seen the real benefits. Now I'm making an effort and using them on a daily basis - and to be honest it was a bit of a chore at first - and I'm so pleased with the results.

I think it only actually struck home when I saw what lovely condition my feet are in at the moment. What a thing to be proud of - feet! :rotfl:

Tara, is that Body SHop hemp butter? It's fab isn't it. The lip protector is absolutely brilliant as well. Wish they hadn't stopped making the soap though.

roshydoshy

judgejaq wrote: »

I've not used anything up today, but what I realised today is that not only am I using up my stash and saving money, I'm actually using my products properly, ie regularly. I've always been a bit half hearted about using my body butter, etc and foot creams, using them for a few days and then giving up, and so haven't seen the real benefits. Now I'm making an effort and using them on a daily basis - and to be honest it was a bit of a chore at first - and I'm so pleased with the results.

I think it only actually struck home when I saw what lovely condition my feet are in at the moment. What a thing to be proud of - feet! :rotfl:

this is what i'm aiming to do! did it take long to get into the habit?
i have to admit it must be kicking in as spent the weekend on a barge for a friends birthday - 6 girls and 1 tiny shower didn't go down well - i've never craved a hot foamy bath soooo much! will be moisturising tonigh as haven't done it in a couple of days and want to get back on track - i feel so guilty and envious when i see all the success stories!:T

helenhelen

Can i join you???

I am terrible with buying toiletries, i always buy bits when they are on offer, bogof or a free gift etc.

i also took advantage of a lot of xmas offers and the january sales and even though i have all this i am still buying other bits :eek::eek::eek: i have half empty bottles and tubs all over the place
x

judyjetson

roshydoshy wrote: »

this is what i'm aiming to do! did it take long to get into the habit?
i have to admit it must be kicking in as spent the weekend on a barge for a friends birthday - 6 girls and 1 tiny shower didn't go down well - i've never craved a hot foamy bath soooo much! will be moisturising tonigh as haven't done it in a couple of days and want to get back on track - i feel so guilty and envious when i see all the success stories!:T

Roshy, it took me about two weeks to get properly into the habit where I now automatically reach for body butter after a bath or shower. I keep my foot cream by the bed so I can put it on last thing at night, and I have a tube of handcream on my desk at work as well as one at home. That way, if they're right at hand, I'm more likely to use them.

PS I still have the odd slip up now and again, when I'm tired and just can't be bothered and I always feel guilty!