No Buying Toiletries in February Challenge

Tracey2609

Hi All,

Another two more UU to report - No.7 Essential Moisture Night Cream - WIBA? probably - but not for a while still trying to get control of my stash and Champney's Citrus Glow Body Lotion WIBA - again probably, I prefer this to the Sanctuary stuff which I've gots loads of so I'll put it on my Christmas list - I may have some room in my stash by then!

mineallmine

Lemon_Tree wrote: »

i have a confession.....
In Aldi i found a shampoo which i looked at and thought "that looks like the Nizoral packaging" so i picked one up for £2.49 for 100ml (i think). Sounds sad but when my excema breaks out it helps, and i've had a look online and it IS the same stuff but just under it's generic name. The trade marked stuff is over a tenner for the same size bottle. Now i know it is the same stuff i will be popping back to get a couple more bottles because we all know they're unlikely to get it back in again as it's one of their random special items.

I do feel sad that everyone else is out there splashing on lovely smelling things from very posh companies and i'm declaring something so mundain and sad as an IN.
The other side effect is that i will be able to balance my conditioner bottles for a justifiable reason which will get me over that little OCD.

Not boring LT Many people suffer sensitive scalps and stuff and will find this info useful. My OH is very lucky in that the GP prescribes this and we have a pre payment certificate for prescriptions.
Good on you to spot this :A

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Hi everyone
Another UU today of S&G face soap its my regular face wash so has been replaced with the exact same
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mineallmine

thevicster wrote: »

Erm, an in to report - the Liz Earle tsv, I've never tried this before and really want to! I have no excuse, I was bad :cool:

However, I did put a load of stuff into an online Avon basket and then CLOSED THE PAGE!!!!! I wanted a purple mascara so does anyone know of a decent, reasonably priced one?

Roshy, best of luck for the job outcome, when will you hear? Fingers crossed for you!

I looked at the Liz Earle TSV. Sadly I don't use 3 of the full size products included. Shame as I liked the idea of trying a chemical free shampoo. Let us know how you get on with that


I had only shampoo and conitioner ins today - these aren't included in my plan or stash as I have this generally under control. They were Timotei from Wilkinsons for 98p each - its the colour variety, I tried the golden highlights one last time and liked that.

I need to go shopping in my stash:
- body lotion, I think I'll go for an Avon tub.
- might also dig out one of my face masks to use too.

Countered some of that No7 mini gift spend by giving away half of the bits and the bag. Don't rate the No7 lip gloss though, I will give it a few more chances.

mcculloch29

mineallmine wrote: »

Not boring LT Many people suffer sensitive scalps and stuff and will find this info useful. My OH is very lucky in that the GP prescribes this and we have a pre payment certificate for prescriptions.
Good on you to spot this :A

Since I posted earlier I spoke to my daughter who works for Aldi and she confirmed that it will be back, it's a really popular product with many people buying 3 or 4 bottles.

mineallmine

Becky_2 wrote: »

One more UU to report. Clarins Beauty flash balm, received as a freebie, I couldn't see any difference using this product and in the end used up as a hand cream so definetely wont be buying again.

Enjoy your Sunday

Ditto. Whenever that's included in the gift with purchase I always turn it down - it's really hyped in the beauty editorial world but I find that make up can flake with it too. I once saw a fab make up artist called John Gustafavson (spelling?) and he thought Flash Balm was overrated too.

littlepinkstars44

Not been on in a while, and am not caught up with the chat at all!

but i got a late birthday pressent from my friend yesterday:
Lush Frog Prince Ballistic
Lush Out of This World gift box

but i did give away lots of stuffies to my other friend for her birthday:
TBS Velvet Apricot Body Scrub
TBS Velvet Apricot Shower Gel
Bath Confetti
S&G Girligo

I'm away for a nice wee bath and a pampering session, will report in later with any UU's

bev97

thevicster wrote: »

Erm, an in to report - the Liz Earle tsv, I've never tried this before and really want to! I have no excuse, I was bad :cool:

However, I did put a load of stuff into an online Avon basket and then CLOSED THE PAGE!!!!! I wanted a purple mascara so does anyone know of a decent, reasonably priced one?

Funny you bought the Liz Earle TSV and resisted the Avon -the Liz Earle range is now fully owned by Avon -didn't know till recently but would love to see it in the Avon Books at a much more affordable price say 3 items for £10:) Had a nosey around and found this MSE thread on it from last year https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2382515

BTW would love to know what you think thevicster of the new LE shampoo and conditioner as when I get to the end of my stash the LE is the one I would love to try!

mineallmine

If you hear the sound of cries - it's me. It's official the Collection 2000 Powder Mineral foundation has been discontinued. Sniff. Can't believe it. It's my HG. I am devastated!!!!

sunshineyday

evening all :hello:

hope you've had a good weekend,

I am feeling slightly ashamed of myself and my hoarding ways ! My DD (14 soon) decided to declutter her make up stash -while it has been built mostly from presents from friends and family and freebies (teen magazines always seem to give away some sort of cosmetic) she has also bought some with her pocket money. Anyway, she decided to do a cull and OMG was she ruthless - 'I don't need that, I'll never wear that, that's old/horrible,' you get the picture.

Why oh why can't I do the same? I have bucket loads of cosmetics which in all probability will never be anywhere near my face but are too old to give to anyone? Why am I keeping them?