No Buying Toiletries in July Challenge!!!

freyasmum

Well this has been an unusual Friday for me - usually I'm running around getting DD from nursery and then getting her ready to drop her off and trying to make sure I'm back in time for work.

Instead I've had a mega long shower, every inch of me has been buffed, defuzzed, tanned (FYI, not too keen on the ST Moritz from home bargains. The colour is decent, it's the spray that annoys me. It's kinda splattery, and I end up with darker patches of tan! :rotfl:), blow dried neatly, straightened and I'm just off to slather on the body lotion and polish my tootsies

bunnykins

I've finally finished a 50ml Boots body lotion and also a 50ml hand cream from a tropical gift set cant remember the name but the set was a gift for my birthday at least a couple of years ago.

WIBA - couldn't even if I wanted to as they dont make them any more They were nice but not special.

Son has also gone back to Bristol to prepare for his second year at Uni this week (and even managed to get himself a job - YAY!!). He's taken loads of my Lush stuff with him, so when I've finished the odds and sods its a BS gift set from the Christmas before last and then only last Christmas's soap and glory sets to go :T

FabSascha

I've been to Boots twice this week and not bought a thing (I bought some hair dye but it was for my mum; plus i paid with advantage points) which I'm pleased about especially today as there's a couple of things I'm running out of - like cotton wall - but I figured I'd have just about enough to see me through until next week. The Boots I go to is located in a shopping mall and today was the first time since I can remember that I went there and didn't buy an entire thing from the whole place. The only problem is that I got so carried away with my not spending any money plan, that I forgot I actually need some dinner for tonight.....not helpful, but my intentions were rightly placed!

I've been on a freebie mission instead, so I've been going around asking for samples to sooth my cosmetic addiction and today I managed to get 2 Clinique moisturisers (good sized ones too!), 3 Chanel mascaras and a Lancome serum. The mascaras are especially handy as they're the new version of the one I've been using lately. So all in all a good trip I think Definitely a smugly today

alfiecat

hi everyone
managed to use a up a Dove deodrant - only 2 left in the stash and one of those is partially used. At the point of giving up with a clarins tinted moisturiser, normally love thier products but this just feels waxy on my skin - maybe because its about 3/4 years old :eek:. obvioulsy this is from the bad old days of buying lovely products and then saving them for best!

got my eye on the new bobbi brown denim and roses pallette at the moment. thinks its pinkandwhites who has the very impressive stash of bobbi pallettes - very envious at the selection.
am off for 2 weeks, planning on having another clear out of products passed their best.

FabSascha

alfiecat wrote: »

got my eye on the new bobbi brown denim and roses pallette at the moment. thinks its pinkandwhites who has the very impressive stash of bobbi pallettes - very envious at the selection.
am off for 2 weeks, planning on having another clear out of products passed their best.

Me too! Not going to buy it though. I am not. I am not. I am not. I am not......

Trying this new tactic where I can only buy something if I've made enough money from selling something on eBay that will equal the value of what I want. We shall see how it goes!

IlonaRN

noelphobic wrote: »

A few use ups and no purchases this month, apart from mouthwash and dental floss for my son which doesn't count.

I used up a Mitchum solid deodorant. I found another one that has hardly been used. I would buy again, but my only reservation is that when it gets near the end it keeps breaking off and I lost patience and threw it in the bin. Next time I might try the roll-on. I've also used up my Herbal Essences shampoo and nearly finished the condtiioner. Not keen on any of the bits of shampoo I have left but am going to perservere at least until the end of the month. Getting low on handwash but am going to use shower gel if I run out, as I have loads of shower gel and not keen on all of them.

I found my solid Mitchum stick broke off as well! It is really annoying when they do that.

Kitchenbunny

I've another UU to report - Avon Greek Seas Firming Body Gel which I bought a while ago when it was on sale (so I actually got a few bottles and still have another 2 to use up ). It's great, but I think it has been discontinued so I won't buy it and will concentrate on the other body lotions I have.

KB xx

footymadgal

I've had a UU today of something that I estimate has hung around for a few years! A Herbal Essences Intensive Conditioning Balm for dry/damaged/overstressed hair. I bought it as an intensive treatment for occasional use but it really was too heavy for my hair. It's only because of this challenge that I've managed to focus on using it up. I also used up another bath fizz when I soaked my feet in a bowl of water yesterday (something I do a lot of in the summer!). Will paint my toe nails later - have selected a Bourjois So Laque! in Bleu Violet. It's very purple. I bought this last year but this will be the first time I've used it.

VALM

Hello everyone. Two UUs up this week.

Elemis PCMC - WIBA? Yes it's my HG moisturiser and I have one left in my stockpile. It usually lasts three months but the tub I've just finished has only lasted about a month and a half. Have noticed that I've had to apply more of it lately. Will start supplementing it with an oil during the day as well to see if I can get the longevity out of it again.

Superdrug Vitamin E oil - WIBA? Yes. Can't believe how effective this is considering I've been using QVC salon brands in the past. I do have a tub of Elemis Bliss tabs to use first though.

The only things I have bought recently have been:-

A box of Clarol Root top up (I was lucky enough last year to find my colour reduced on clearance at Sainsburys and bought the whole stock but now that has gone (as well as my favoured shade!) so now I have to purchase as and when I need it.

A tube of Nair hair removal cream - bought this for my daughter as she's too young to shave and doesn't want the pain of waxing.

Don't think either of these count as they were necessary purchases and I didn't have any others in my stockpile. x

Spiggle

Well hello again,

I don't think I've posted on here since February or March as I've been sticking rigidly to posting on the Grocery Challenge threads. I have however, maintiained the 'No more toiletries ...' challenge and apart from replacing completely finished things (like GDs toothpaste) I haven't bought a single duplicate, bogof or 'offer' since February which is pretty amazing. So a huge thank you to all on the thread who inspired me so much. :A

Just to clarify, my signature states 'none to 24/07/10' as I don't count if it's something that needs replacing after being completely used up and a satisfactory alternative doesn't exist in the stash. If however, I had bought any replacements as part of an 'offer' or bogof (which I haven't) then that would be the end of my running total. I hope that fits with everybody elses way of working. :question:

I thought it would be useful to update the list I posted in February noting which have been used up, which have been replaced because of necessity and then the frightening quantity I still have left is apparent.

Shampoos
Tresemme huge bottle - it's neverending!
[STRIKE]Elvive Anti dandruff[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Elvive Anti Dandruff Nourishing[/STRIKE]
Aussie Smooth Mate
Aussie Aussome Volume 2 in one
[STRIKE]Charles Worthington (CW) Brill Shine Takeaway (TA)[/STRIKE]
Tresemme TA Moisture Rich
Supersoft Kids 2 in 1 Strawberry (for GD) - still going strong!
Conditioner
[STRIKE]Tresemme (nearly finished and an absolute essential so may have to buy)[/STRIKE] and I haven't replaced
CW Full Volume TA - getting lower
[STRIKE]CW Sun Shine TA[/STRIKE]
Vitapointe leave in (OHs)
Shower Gel/Oil
[STRIKE]Radox relax x 2 (one almost empty)[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Radox Moisturising[/STRIKE]
Original Mint Source x 2 (1 lge 1 TA) The large has one or two uses left and TA is untouched
[STRIKE]Sanctuary Kyphi Oil[/STRIKE]
Body Shop Arber Hair & Body Wash (OH) - still some left
No7 for Men Multitask Hair & Body (freebie)
Nivea Creme soft TA - bit left in wash bag for trips away
Scrubs
Botanics Enlivening Scrub - just under half left
Sanctuary Foaming Scrub - one use left
Botanics moisturising Sugar Scrub (Best scrub I've ever bought leaves a wonderful layer of moisturing oil on the skin which really helps the ecsema(?) on my shins) - this I replaced when all used up
Bath Gels/Milks
J&J Baby Bedtime Bath [STRIKE]x2[/STRIKE] x 1 now
[STRIKE]Sainsburys Strawberry Bubble Bath[/STRIKE]
Original Source Almond & Coconut Milk - about half left I must bath more!
M&S Rose Water Soak - ditto :rotfl:
Body Moisturisers
[STRIKE]Nivea Rich Moisturiser[/STRIKE]
Body Shop Coconut Shimmer Butter (freebie) - getting through it slowly
Sanctuary Mandalular Souffle - tiny bit left
M&S Rose water Milk - about two thirds left
Garnier Body Tonic - half bottle
Garnier Summer Body - half bottle
[STRIKE]Body Shop Ananya Lotion[/STRIKE]
J&J Baby Lotion
No7 Perfect & Protect (P&P) Body serum
No7 P&P Renewing body serum
Toothpaste
[STRIKE]Colgate Bicarb Whitening[/STRIKE]
Aquafresh Mild & Minty - this was replaced when empty
Colgate Advanced Whitening [STRIKE]x 2[/STRIKE] x1
[STRIKE]Sensodyne Gentle Whitening[/STRIKE]
Blanx Stain Removal
Blanx Classic
[STRIKE]Listerine Mouthwash[/STRIKE]
Sun Protection/Products
Soltan spf 40
Soltan spf 25
Piz Buin spf 30
Nivea spf 30 x 2
Solait Sport Cream and stick spf 50+
Soltan After Sun
Hair Styling
Umberto Giannini Jelly
Tresemme Fibre Putty
John Frieda Gel
CW Mouse TA - tiny bit left
[STRIKE]CW Sun Spray TA [/STRIKE]

And now it gets frightening!

Facial
Body Shop Arber After Shave Balm
No 7 for men Anti Age balm (freebie)
[STRIKE]Nivea Wash Gel[/STRIKE]
Simple Moisturising Wash - was replaced when empty
[STRIKE]No7 Total renewal x 2[/STRIKE]
Nivea Eye make up remover - was replaced when empty
[STRIKE]No7 P&R Serum x 3 (1 large + 2 small freebies)[/STRIKE] - very small amount left in the large one
No7 P&P Eye Cream [STRIKE]x 3 (2 full size pots plus one small freebie tube)[/STRIKE] 1 full unopened and 1 pot almost empty tube has small amount left and kept in wash bag for trips away
No7 P&P Day Cream x 3 (1 jar and [STRIKE]2 small freebie tubes)[/STRIKE] a bit left in one tube and unopened jar
No7 P&P Lipcare
No7 P&P Deeply moisturising lipcare
No7 Line Lift (was a prezzie)
No7 Dual protection Tinted moisturiser [STRIKE]x 2 (1 large 1 small freebie) -[/STRIKE] now just one large about half full
No7 Age rewind Foundation
[STRIKE]No7 P&P FacialSun Protection (sml freebie)[/STRIKE]
Vaseline Lip therapy [STRIKE]x 2[/STRIKE] x1
No7 P&P Night cream
No7 P&P Foundation
Hands & Feet
No7 P&P Hand cream x 3 (one a sml freebie plus one in work) - now half large at home and similar in office
Vaseline Hand & nail Cream - almost gone
[STRIKE]Scholl Deep Moisturising Cream[/STRIKE]
Rimmel Pro Nail whitener
Rimmel Pro Clear Polish
Cutex Nail polish remover
Miscellaneous Bits & Pieces
Body Shop Arber Eau de Toillette
Roll On deodorants [STRIKE]x 3[/STRIKE] just one plus tiny bit now
Simple Soap Bars x 2 - replaced when used up
Cotton Pads - replaced when used up
Culpepper Patchouli Oil - lasts forever!

I had hoped the list would look better than that but hey ho I'm still pleased. And importantly I'm still keeping up the pledge. I figure that with both the grocery challenge and the toiletries pledge I've saved a lot over the last 5 months so once again I thank you for your inspiration. :A

Take care and keep up the good work,
Spigs