No Buying Toiletries In September Challenge!

verynewmoneysaver

keelni wrote: »

Hi ladies. I was wondering if anyone knows if theres any free skincare vouchers in boots at the mo?

I had a £5 off perfume voucher yesterday. Don't think there's any skincare ones at moment

Kaz2904

IlonaRN, (guessing from the time of your posts that you're an RN and were on nights last night?) I can't remember what the brushes were called. 4 began with an R and the other (that I can't remember if I bought it was a stila blusher brush for £5.99. I got 2 eyeshadow brushes at £2.50 each and 2 sharp eyeshadow brushes at £1.25 each. Can't remeber what they're called but the order was with magic make up. They're closing the website down. I didn't buy any make up as I don't need any though!
Just checked my order, I lied! I've ordered an eye pencil (Urban decay £1) and a bronzing powder (£1.50) but I have neither in my stash and have been hankering after one for ages! The brushes were Stila (yes! I did order it, phew!) and 4 Revlon vital radiance brushes. The funny ones were called brow/ soft liner brushes. I also ordered 2 England wiffies teddies. They will be lushious air fresheners for (somewhere that I haven't planned yet) my home

The boots skin care vouschers might be out on the next lot of vouchers. IIRC correctly, they seem to run in cycles. Can you hold on for a couple of months?
Welcome newbies, I've been at this since Januarys thread although been trying not to buy since August last year. On the whole I am doing fine. My stash is much reduced and it has made my bathroom appear much more spacious!

eleanor73

LittleTinker wrote: »

Am I the only one who doesnt have a problem sticking to this challenge whatsoever?
I wouldnt like to think that I am the only woman on Earth who buys virtually next to nothing when it comes to toiletries.......but maybe Im odd.
I can list what I buy a YEAR on my 10 fingers. :cool:

Is it a challenge if it's easy?? I could do the clothes one but there's no point as I don't buy many clothes. It's really satisfying when you do the challenge that you find hard and succeed!:)

elfen

No7 vouchers are also useful for putting toward brushes, I've got a few R+M ones cheap because of them

IlonaRN

Kaz2904 wrote: »

IlonaRN, (guessing from the time of your posts that you're an RN and were on nights last night?)

Unfortunately, I was just up with a tummy ache last night! The RN in my username is the server that I used to play an MMORPG on. I wish I had been on nights, as getting to work this morning on 5hrs sleep was a little difficult!

I can't remember what the brushes were called. 4 began with an R and the other (that I can't remember if I bought it was a stila blusher brush for £5.99. I got 2 eyeshadow brushes at £2.50 each and 2 sharp eyeshadow brushes at £1.25 each. Can't remeber what they're called but the order was with magic make up. They're closing the website down. I didn't buy any make up as I don't need any though!
Just checked my order, I lied! I've ordered an eye pencil (Urban decay £1) and a bronzing powder (£1.50) but I have neither in my stash and have been hankering after one for ages! The brushes were Stila (yes! I did order it, phew!) and 4 Revlon vital radiance brushes. The funny ones were called brow/ soft liner brushes. I also ordered 2 England wiffies teddies. They will be lushious air fresheners for (somewhere that I haven't planned yet) my home

The boots skin care vouschers might be out on the next lot of vouchers. IIRC correctly, they seem to run in cycles. Can you hold on for a couple of months?
Welcome newbies, I've been at this since Januarys thread although been trying not to buy since August last year. On the whole I am doing fine. My stash is much reduced and it has made my bathroom appear much more spacious!

Thanks
I've been looking at getting some Ecotools travel brushes for my holiday in October. I'm just very nosey as to which brushes everyone else uses

rosemary54

home alone (except for the cats):(:(:(:(:(

ds3 back at uni ds2 at work and darling husband just flown off(yet again) to Ireland,poor love won't get there till after midnight and will be back v late again wed...all at no extra pay or time in the loo:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:

so going to have a lovely long bath in something sweet smelling,no need for PYNM as the pedicuer i had the weekend before last still going strong and will hopefully last till my holiday on the 23rd:):):)

starting to get excited and plan what to take(always a mamoth job but cos we are going on a package and therefore have luggage allowence each(intead of sharing a 15 kilo case to save money)i will be able to take lots of clothes and toiletries :):)

p.s fed up cos just splashed blackberry juice all up cream top :eek::eek::eek::eek:..hope it comes out in the wash

rosemary54

Bronnie

rosemary54 wrote: »

Grrrr! Can someone tell me why when there's a link in a little box like this I can never see it?? Perhaps some kind soul on here can explain.


I daren't post any technical questions anymore. The last time I did, I made a complete t*t of myself. See my old thread if you want a laugh at my humiliation!!!

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2602965=

roshydoshy

Bronnie wrote: »

Grrrr! Can someone tell me why when there's a link in a little box like this I can never see it?? Perhaps some kind soul on here can explain.


I daren't post any technical questions anymore. The last time I did, I made a complete t*t of myself. See my old thread if you want a laugh at my humiliation!!!

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2602965=

nothiing came up for me either Bronnie - I just assumed it was a message posted in error!

IlonaRN

Use ups: :j
Clarins Eau Ressourcante Moisturizing Body Lotion (10mL). WIBA? I haven't got the fragrance of this one, but I hadn't smelt it before. It was actually very nice, and the fragrance lasted all day. If I did decide to add this fragrance to my collection, this body lotion may well be bought as well! (but don't need any more fragrances atm!)
Clarins Eye Contour Balm (sample). WIBA? Maybe. It felt nice on, although I've yet to find something that makes a noticeable difference. I'd rather find a natural product, though.
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser (sample). WIBA? No. It foamed well and cleaned my skin well, but every time I used it it smelt like I was washing my face with Jif!!
Clarins HydraQuench Cooling Cream Gel (sample). WIBA? Possibly. It felt nice, but there are other, cheaper, moisturisers that I prefer.
Cariad Aromatherapy Moisturising Lotion (problem skin). WIBA? No. My skin isn't really very oily, and this lotion actually seemed to make it worse as the day wore on! The combination skin cream is much nicer.
Colgate Cavity Protection toothpaste. WIBA? Probably, as my bf likes Colgate. Although I am looking into non-SLS toothpastes, to buy when I've used up my stash!
Toner, unknown brand (100mL x2). WIBA? Were ok, but they were to trial, so I don't know what brand hey were! Nothing special, though, so I don't feel too hard-done-by.
Trevor Sorbie Long Hair serum. WIBA? No. It was ok, but I can't say that it made my hair marvelous. I have more of them anyway, from a Boots glitch.
Estee Lauder Idealist serum (sachet). WIBA? Maybe. It felt and smelt amazing, but it's very expensive. Would definitely have to be an excellent GWP to justify the price, and I have other serums to use up first.
Body Shop DeoDry stick deodorant (cool & zesty). WIBA? Yes, definitely! It smelt refreshing, and kept me fresh all day. It also doesn't have aluminium or parabens in, so it's win-win really. Unfortunately the introductory price has been removed, so I'd wait til it was on 3for2 before buying again (am using the more flowery one til then).

In:
- Simple Spotless Skin wipes (7wipes) x 2. Freebies, one delivered to bf's house.
- Olay Regenerist 3 point serum (sample). Freebie from their website.
- Pantene Aqua Light shampoo & conditioner (samples). Freebies from supersavvyme.
- Johnson's 24hour Moisture Radiance Body Lotion. Full size freebie to trial.
- Johnson's Dreamy Skin Extra Rich Bath. Full size freebie to trial.
- Natio skincare set bought from eBay. Wanted to try as it's supposedly a "natural" range, but have since seen parabens on the ingredients list. However, the moisturiser in this set is excellent.
- Natio vitamin E cream bought from eBay. To use as a night cream (when I've used my others up!).
- No7 wipes. Bought with a £5 off voucher, and to help make a spend up to £30 for the extra points when I bought some Clinique stuff for bf's Mum during Boots Bonus Time.
- Boots Tea Tree nose strips. 2for£5 (usually about that each) - bought in same transaction as above wipes to make up the spend (and I do use them!).
- No7 metallic eyeliners in the purple and light blue shades. Bought yesterday to use up my last No7 vouchers. I didn't have either of these shades, and will use them. I really like the others of these I have. They've gone up in price since I bought them last, though!
- Clinique eyebrow pencil for me (and one as a present, but that doesn't count!). Got a small GWP with these. These are the best eyebrow pencils I've used, and I think my current one will run out soon.
- Dead Sea Magik fresh 'n' white. Toothpaste with no SLS. Bought at same time as above Clinique eyebrow pencils making total spend over £25 to get the extra £5 beauty points at Debenhams.
- Dead Sea Magik bath salts. 1kg + 250g. The little one was free with the purchase, and the total price was very low due to an excellent voucher from shopforspa. These salts are excellent for when I've got achey muscles from training hard!
- Body Shop conditioner sample.

Not doing too well on the "In"s really! :rotfl: But very pleased with my use ups Will have a couple more "In"s to report later this week too once they've arrived.