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No Buying Toiletries in July Challenge!!!

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  • Lemon_Tree
    Lemon_Tree Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    Jacks that's a long list of use ups, you are my hero! only things i really use up regularly are talc, deoderant and facial wipes.

    My list really shocked me it like i knew i had a lot of stuff but because it was never in the same place i didn't 'realise' just how bad i was. It really made me feel ill, i certainly won't be needing to stock up any year soon. Guess i shall start August of the challenge to spend zero, nil, nada, nothing
  • asset2004
    asset2004 Posts: 2,453 Forumite
    1 UU to report - Radox daily elements cool air roll on deodorant.
    WIBIA - yes probably it worked pretty well and I think it was only about 50p on special offer in Boots! I have several more to use up before I buy any more!! lol
    Also nearly used up 1 Radox spa shower gel, WIBIA - yes but still have plenty more first though!!
    Life is a coin, you can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it once.
    Go as far as you can see, and when you get there you'll see further.
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  • lilian1977
    lilian1977 Posts: 5,157 Forumite
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    A purchase - some Corsodyl mouthwash. This was necessary as I'm pregnant and have developed the bleeding gums that are apparently pretty common. That coupled with the fact that I'm struggling to brush my teeth without puking means I needed a full on mouthwash!

    It's my birthday on Tuesday so hoping for some new additions to the stash! smiley-rolleyes006.gif
    My debt free diary | Post Office loan: £2131 1429.38 | Barclaycard: £4429 1988.12 | Paypal Credit £322.71 574.91 | Monzo Flex £169.03 |

    Total £4151.44 | £2900.30 of £7051.74 paid off since diary started October 2024.
  • UU Boots No 7 cleanser. WIBA yes a good cleanser but expensive when no offers on. Batiste dry shampoo. WIBA yes a useful product.
  • Becky_2
    Becky_2 Posts: 1,089 Forumite
    Morning all,

    Until yesterday I hadn't spent anything this month but then bought 2 packets of cotton wool because they were on offer and I had nearly run out. Also, had a voucher for buying the magazine Red for half price so paid £1.80 and with that got a 25 ml tube of daily moisturiser for dry skin from Neals Yard. Tried the moisturiser last night and it didn't feel very moisturising to me, I will try a few more times otherwise this will be used up as a hand cream.

    No more UU's to report for July. All I am planning to buy this month is cotton buds.

    Good luck with the challenge in August.
    No toiletries challenge, started 18/1/2010 - Putting £1 in my savings jar for every item that I use up. Pot 1 to 4 = £261. Pot 5=£23
    Boots points:£39.21. Extra money in 2012:£674.59. In 2013 £603.48. 2014: £85. 2015: £0 :j
  • podsbird
    podsbird Posts: 59 Forumite
    Fell off the wagon a bit in July as I stockpiled some Champneys stuff due to the 1/2 price sale. Also 'fell' into Body Shop and got some items I gorgot I had ordered (honest) so now I am back to having spare facial wash, clay masks etc.

    On the other hand I looked at the free Body Shop lippy on magazine yesterday and put it back :T

    Back in action this month!!
    2011
    Still trying to reduce the toiletries mountain, now a hill........ :j
    Sealed Pot Challenge #1221
    Less shoes less shoes less shoes etc
  • teabythesea
    teabythesea Posts: 1,244 Forumite
    Could I join please? I have so much stuff I feel ashamed sometimes. I thought nothing about dropping £50 here and there on Estee Lauder and the likes. I must have about 18+ shampoo&conditioner sets. I feel sometimes a bit disgusted at myself that there are people out there with nothing at all!! I think I spend half my time in boots! x
  • trudij
    trudij Posts: 1,905 Forumite
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    Ahem ladies - have none of you seen the date??!!! extra lines for all of you, as you have obviously had FAR to good a time last night and Im jealous.....

    ;)
    Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup
  • rosemary54
    rosemary54 Posts: 2,495 Forumite
    OMG it's August already:eek::eek::eek:

    okay clever people who is going to put the new link on for me so I don't lose the plot???????

    My aim for August is not to buy anything:rotfl:
  • mineallmine
    mineallmine Posts: 3,053 Forumite
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    Hi everyone,

    Here's the linkie to August!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2632379

    It'll be Christmas soon...
    :) Declutter 300 things in December challenge, 9/300. Clear the living room. Re-organize storage
    :cool2: Cherryprint: "More stuff = more stuff to tidy up!"
    Less things. Less stuff. More life.
    :heart: Fab thread: Long daily walks
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