No Buying Toiletries in March Challenge

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mags yes but T&C state that its only £100 per month

i don't think i'm brave enought to try but some people on the threads have recieved vouchers back for more than £100 so i would have thought if tesco had a major issue with it they wouldn't issue these

swan

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Mags30

celebrate wrote: »

mags yes but T&C state that its only £100 per month

i don't think i'm brave enought to try but some people on the threads have recieved vouchers back for more than £100 so i would have thought if tesco had a major issue with it they wouldn't issue these

Do you have a different address for work that you could use to get another set of vouchers? Different clubcard plus different address, that would work wouldn't it?? Until you get banned from Tesco:rotfl:

thevicster

Thanks CElebrate, knew I could rely on you to know! :rotfl:

Just input a receipt from yesterday, to see how it all works, then might be brave enough to try it next time I go to Tesco :rotfl:

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Mags30 wrote: »

Do you have a different address for work that you could use to get another set of vouchers? Different clubcard plus different address, that would work wouldn't it?? Until you get banned from Tesco:rotfl:

they don't even ask your address!!!
only your email when you enter receipt
didn't use my clubcard but forgot to use cash-used my debit card,

even so still not sure i've got the guts !

celebrate

thevicster wrote: »

Thanks CElebrate, knew I could rely on you to know! :rotfl:

Just input a receipt from yesterday, to see how it all works, then might be brave enough to try it next time I go to Tesco :rotfl:

good luck
remember don't go for random items needs to be preplanned there are suggestions and lists on the garbbit board
here is a link that might help you guys (only coz your my friends)

http://pricecheck.logicalinternetsolutions.com/index.php?dept=I

best time to check is every evening as pricechecker gets updated about 7ish, don't rely on the info on here completely do your own checks DAILY first or could mess it up

sawan82

Thanks for all the tips on the cashback sites everybody *hugs* celebrate thanks for the links going to check them out when on a proper comp. Hopefully I'll sign up tomorrow, hoping my courage lasts til then!!

One UU: Lush So White (I think). WIBA? Not sure. Liked the scent, but other than that overall not as keen on bath bombs as I thought I'd be. Prefer bubbles!

Painted my nails. Rimmel Silver Bullet (old, half full & gloopy til I added too much polish remover-might have to be binned ) and the Barry M crackle. Once I use/dispose of (after testing) or give away at least 5 polishes I might buy myself a two tone one Nails Inc have at the moment

Flirtini_2

Bloomin' heck, I leave you lot alone for a few days and it takes me two days of periodically sneaking on at work to then read through everything I've missed! :rotfl:

I can't even begin to remember what I wanted to comment on from everyone's posts, so congraulations, commisserations, hugs, pushes towards the naughty step etc to all where appropriate

Right, so I've made step one towards getting my stash under control! And I think I'm doing OK;

UU’S
Oil of Aloe facewipes – WIBA, no, did the job but not great.
Molton Brown Heavenly Gingerlily – WIBA – yes, I love the smell of this – but not at £17.50 a bottle Maybe if a MB offer comes along…
Foamburst Hawaiian Spa – WIBA, yes, cheap and cheerful and does the job – not one of my favourites but will happily use this again, lasts forever!
Urban Decay eyeliner – WIBA yes, but I have another in the stash already. Love this eyeliner, really defined and stays put.
Body Shop Shea Butter – WIBA yes – was a bit unsure about the scent to begin with to be honest, but ended up loving it!:T I have a BS shea gift set in the stash which I may sneakily find a way to make mine rather than using it for a present…
Aveda damage remedy Conditioner – WIBA YES, DEFINITELY YES!:D I think I’ve found my current HG haircare set. Made my very thin, slightly damaged/split ends limp hair feel thicker and much better conditioned. This may be my next 'naughty step' buy…. I've already been onto the Lookfantastic.com sale three times, put them in the basket, then managed to close the page before buying - but I think my resolve is wavering... they're currently 20% off there - is that a great deal or can you get Aveda at that price often? I.e should I run back on there and buy, or if I try to set a goal of using another up first can I still get it at a reasonable price?
Avon care lip balm - WIBA, yes, but I have 6 others in the stash plus other brands.
Colgate total toothpaste – WIBA yes, my usual go to toothpaste.
Clinique Anti Blemish Soap – WIBA no, it was so old I binned it as it must have been crawling with nasties.:eek: Was ok when I bought it years ago, but prob too harsh for my skin and I’m happy with the Liz Earle that’s my current HG

GIVEN TO FRIENDS
Clinique DDL to a work colleague who hadn’t tried it – I’ve still got a full sized DD gel to use up, and I’m not that impressed by it really.
Izzey Miyake to my best friend who uses it – I’ve gone off the smell

IN THE ‘OUT’ BOX – EBAY OR DONATE - I'll have a good look at the weekend and see if anything is worth ebaying or if friends would use it, otherwise I'm putting together a box for Give and Makeup/Beauty Bay - which I have to say gives me a warm fuzzy feeling. Either way, these are outs - in a box which is never to return to my bathroom and will be out of my flat by the end of the month! :j
Tommy girl perfume
3 x Clinique liquid soap
Oil of Aloe lotion
Logona age protect sachet
No7 Dual protection tinted moisturiser
Olay touch of foundation moisturiser medium
2 x Clinique eyeshadow/blush set
No7 brown
Clinique cream shadow
2 x Barbara daly gloss pink & nude
Clinique mini set of 3 lipsticks pinks
8 soaps
3 x seaweed therapy shampoo
Q resorts shampoo
Oil of Aloe Shampoo
Oil of Aloe Conditioner
Tresemme colour care shampoo sachet
Tresemme colour care conditioner sachet
Charles Worthington volume mousse
Toni & Guy Rubber Shine
Redken Quick Dry Hairspray
Nair hair removal cream
Elizabeth Arden pretty mini
Impulse romantic mini
Outspoken by Fergie mini

Plus a couple of makeup bags (1 lg, 1 small) and large pencil sharpener

So I make that 49 Outs plus a couple of accessories! :j I don't know why I have half this stuff - I rarely use hair product yet have a boxful, rarely wear lipgloss/lipstick yet have a million, have makeup in shades I really doubt I'll ever use, and freebies that I know I'll buy my HG products again before using... sigh...!

Am now using up some more of my splutterers to help make my bathroom look more manageable, then I'll start on some nice things to feel pampered

Ooh, I do have 1 in - but it was a freebie from the Boots trial thing so I'm not counting it - it was a skin serum which I don't have much of in the stash either so not so bad!

Right, off to figure out how to get a signature working so I can keep track or how I'm doing - and also to pretend the Body Shop doesn't exist - Shame on whoever posted about 60% off! We're only human you know!! :rotfl::rotfl:

Night all! xxx

InaPickle

2 UU's today! :j

1) 1 Tresemme Iron Style & Hold Spray. WIBA? No need as I have another as part of a 3 for £10 offer ages ago, but I'm not sure how effective it is. Anyone got any recommendations to a heat barrier that is really effective?

2) 1 pack Soap & Glory ‘Off Your Face’ wipes. WIBA? Probably not - I'm not all that sure about this facewipe business. I mean, they have their uses (saving space going away for the weekend etc.), but I don't think they are as good as good old cleanser getting a wipe off with some cotton wool.

IlonaRN

Halfway through March, and this these are my use-ups, ins and outs so far this month:

It was my birthday on Sunday, so I consider the "in"s to be birthday presents to myself

In:
- Clinique High Impact mascara in black. With the first copy of my new GLAMOUR subscription.
- Caudalie Vino-Source quenching sorbet-creme. Subscription gift from my new GLAMOUR subscription.
- Clinique Moisture Surge x2. With copies of GLAMOUR. Couldn't resist this one. Will take it with me on holiday, as it is very soothing, and will be good if I catch a little too much sun.
- Korres eyeshadow in Olive. Naughty eBay purchase.
- Korres eyeshadow in light green. From eBay.
- Korres lipliner in orange-brown. From eBay with the eyeshadow above. Used it today, as it matched the lipstick I was wearing, and it's really nice!


Used up:

- Soap and Glory Hand Food (50mL). WIBA? Yes, this is currently my second favorite hand cream after the BS hemp one.
- Body Shop Hemp hand protector (100mL). WIBA? Absolutely! This is my HG hand cream. However, I have about 5 more in the stash, so don't need to yet.
- Clinique Repairwear Intensive night cream (2mL sample). WIBA? Probably. The tiny sample lasted a week, and my skin felt very soft in the morning.
- M&S Fairtrade cotton double faced cotton pads (100). WIBA? Only to make up a spend. I find these cotton pads “split” very easily, which is very annoying. However, I do like that they're fair trade, so I buy them if I have a voucher to use and haven't quite got the right amount for it (e.g. an Oxfam £5 off £35 spend).
- Canesten Care feminine wash (200mL). WIBA? No. It appears to be much the same as aqueous cream, so would use that instead. I tend to just use water, though.
- Soap & Glory The Firminator (200mL). WIBA? Not sure. It felt nice going on, but didn't make any difference to my cellulite! (Has anyone found anything that actually does??). It may also be discontinued now.
- Soap & Glory Clean on Me shower gel (500mL). WIBA? Possibly. It smelt nice and cleansed well. However, I have LOTS of shower gels, and will be moving to more natural toiletries as I use things up.
- Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum spray (10mL). WIBA? No, I've had it for a while and have been using it up as a work perfume. I've just got a little bored of it.
- Clinique Stop Signs anti-aging serum (4mL). WIBA? Probably not. Didn't seem to make much difference (although it could have been due to its age).
- Clarins Exfoliating Body Scrub (8mL). WIBA? No. It didn't scrub very well, and didn't wash off my skin very well either! I have a 30mL size of this to finish up too, which I will alternate with another scrub.
- The Body Shop Colourings cosmetics & brush cleaning fluid (100mL). WIBA? This was discontinued years ago, so I can't! It worked well for cleaning my makeup brushes, though
- The Body Shop DeoDry deodorant fresh & floral stick (55g). WIBA? Yes, definitely! This deodorant (any scent) has become my favorite. It's a shame that I have so many other deos to use up before I can buy another!
- Soap & Glory Hand Food (125mL). Squirted the remains into a 250mL pump bottle of the same which is kept by the kitchen sink.
- Clinique Happy EdT (4mL) x 2. WIBA? Possibly. I used to wear this, but stopped as I got bored of it. It's been a refreshing change to wear it again.
- Clinique City Block Sheer SPF 15 (15mL). WIBA? I would definitely buy the City Block again, but not sure which formulation/SPF. It's a nice product, and works well as a base for makeup (I set with powder, using instead of foundation).


Thrown out: :eek:

- No7 Sunkiss Eye and Bronzing Palette (7g). Got smashed accidentally when my bf dropped it a while back. Have used it since, but am now getting annoyed at the dust from it, and don't want to make our nice new furniture/carpet mucky with it. WIBA? Probably not. The darker colours were too dark for bronzing, and when it's been used as a bronzer, the colours all run together. The rainbow bits also made it hard to get the individual colours as eye colours.
- Jessica nail polish (5mL). About 1/2 full. Was very old and had turned a weird colour. Was also very gloopy. WIBA? I think this brand is pretty good, really, so it's on the list for about 5 years' time!
- Unnamed nail polish that had been free with a magazine. Too old and had gone gloopy.
- Body Shop makeup brush. The wooden handle had snapped.
- Yves Rocher Revitalizing day cream (50mL). About half full. The tube had split (goes to show how old it was!). WIBA? No. It didn't do anything for my skin when I tried it – hence getting so old that the tube split!
- Tesco Clear Skin wipes. A few left. WIBA? No, they don't suit my skin.


I have a few more things that will definitely be finished this month, and am looking forward to posting those!

thevicster

Happy belatated birthday Ilona!

sawan82 wrote: »

Thanks for all the tips on the cashback sites everybody *hugs* celebrate thanks for the links going to check them out when on a proper comp. Hopefully I'll sign up tomorrow, hoping my courage lasts til then!!

One UU: Lush So White (I think). WIBA? Not sure. Liked the scent, but other than that overall not as keen on bath bombs as I thought I'd be. Prefer bubbles!

Painted my nails. Rimmel Silver Bullet (old, half full & gloopy til I added too much polish remover-might have to be binned ) and the Barry M crackle. Once I use/dispose of (after testing) or give away at least 5 polishes I might buy myself a two tone one Nails Inc have at the moment

Oooooh! Fab nails Sawan! Loving the crackle top coat! You got such a great crackle effect! Those colours look great together, will have to see if I have a similar one! Did my nails today with a turquoise Miss Sporty polish, with crackle on top, I think the crackle sometimes makes really strong colours look a little dull so added a clear top coat too and it really cheered them up!