No Buying Toiletries in March Challenge

bohemianrose9

Bronnie wrote: »

I think I'm a graduate, have been for a while I reckon , but in the true sense since we did the Give and Make-Up Boxes and had my personal PRCP moment re my non-responsibility for using up DD's leftovers.

Next to nothing left now tbh that I don't like and working my towards my perfect pared down kit :j

(Did start doing this in my own way, a year before the thread actually started though Phew!)

Congrats, Bronnie!! Can you post your perfect kit list? I love hearing other people's HGs.

One UU for me this morning - Wella SP colour save shampoo finally expired. I also had to cut my mini S&G handfood open, although there was loads in there when I did - probably over a week's worth. :eek:

Also, one in: John Frieda foam colour; luckily it was £6.65 rather than £9.99 in Boots. For some reason, I baulk at spending a tenner on hair colour now when I used to happily spend £60 on half a head of highlights

Tracey2609

Hi All

Just one UU to report - a Mitchum's Deodrant, it was ok - certainly kept me dry - but I think I prefer the Dove deodrants.

Mags30

fixx wrote: »

So count me in to any future pampering nights! 　

How about we do one very month? Perhaps the person who starts the thread could suggest the date?

rosemary54 wrote: »

what is the tesco thing?

It'S UK only so I can't offer advice but there's a very busy thread on Grabbit that should help

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3109398

Happy St Patrick's Day from Ireland!

sunshineyday

evening all,

Bronnie wrote: »

Just read up about the graduate list. hee hee good idea

I think I'm a graduate, have been for a while I reckon , but in the true sense since we did the Give and Make-Up Boxes and had my personal PRCP moment re my non-responsibility for using up DD's leftovers.

Next to nothing left now tbh that I don't like and working my towards my perfect pared down kit :j

(Did start doing this in my own way, a year before the thread actually started though Phew!)

well done Bronnie :T:T:T, I'll add you to the graduate list,

Mags30 wrote: »

:rotfl: I've had more reliable information on here than I've got in the shops numerous times but of course MSE is a very safe reputable site. I do understand where he's coming from though, people who don't use the internet can be very suspicious of it and there definitely are plenty of dodgey people in internet land.





Maybe we should ask people to PM the person who started the thread as well because this thread moves really fast and it's easy to miss things.



Yes a new thread is started every month but join in anytime

Totally agree, it's hard to keep up sometimes, especially if you're away for a day or two,

vicster - love the nails!

off to bed now as I'm totally knackered, night all, xx

thevicster

hollyh wrote: »

Hi,

I didn't get the mug thing either for ages.:o

I have painted my nails with the Barry M black crackle over No7 Pink Grapefruit and i'm not sure if i like it or not. My Son does though he noticed as soon as i picked him up from school and spent the whole walk home stroking my nails and asking how i got them like that.:D

I have an out to declare the No7 nail varnish in nougat has been given to my Niece. I still can't get rid of those tampons though no one uses them.:cool:

I also have an in to declare my Sister picked up the Benefit lemon aid when she went shopping yesterday to the big big Boots, OH is going to give me the money back and i'll have it for Mother's day. We did use a little bit to test on my Sister, i had make up on so it wouldn't have worked on me. We could tell the difference on the before and after eyes.:T

I have a splutterer too my S&G Glad hair day, i'm not happy about this spluttering because i love it. I think this may be my HG once i've used up all the rest of the shampoo.

Sounds good, do you have a piccy?

Mags30 wrote: »

How about we do one very month? Perhaps the person who starts the thread could suggest the date?




It'S UK only so I can't offer advice but there's a very busy thread on Grabbit that should help

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3109398

Happy St Patrick's Day from Ireland!

Great idea Mags! Happy St Pactricks Day to you! I saw my Irish friend earlier who was looking very smart and said he was off to eat cabbage and bacon and get steaming!

celebrate

charlie792 wrote: »

I just take Microgynon, but Ive had these spots for years before I started taking it...Never seem to get 'normal' spots just these...:(

hi charlie
ask your gp to switch you to yasmin
its very similar to microgynon but great for spots and for PMT
microgynon tends to flare spots
HTH xx

hollylangman37

Well I have a UU: Neal's Yard Power Berry Moisture, think this was free with a magazine, it wasn't bad but it wasn't great either.

My S&G body butter is spluttering, really want to open another!

akh43

Mags30 wrote: »

It'S UK only so I can't offer advice but there's a very busy thread on Grabbit that should help

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3109398

A thread that is moving faster than this thread - didnt think it was possible

A couple of UU Martha Hill Evening Primrose Nourishing Cream - WNBA - I found this far to heavy for my face and it has been open for ages, finished up using on hands and feet just to get rid of it.

Olay Nature Fusion Day Cream - WIBA - probably will buy again expecially if I can pick up in Mr T on the dtd

Couple of INS - Olay sample the red one (yet another) came in the post yesterday. A Nivea shower gel from Boots using the 25% ATM voucher - not tried this one before and it smelt nice:o 75p.

I 'bought' 2 Palmer Cocoa Butter lotions yesterday from MR T and he paid me to take them away not adding to stash as these are for DD and will be giving them to her when she comes home next weekend as this is her HG product.

Congratulations to the Graduates, dont think I will ever be one

celebrate

charlie792 wrote: »

Indeed it was me

Figured Id just upload my receipt and thats what I got haha

Would attempt to get something good out of it but OH is a right miserable sod over the whole thing and says its not worth our time, and that 'people on the internet' aren't exactly reliable...hey ho...

Shame the express stores arnt included as Id go there and do a bit on my own but the big Tesco is too far away for me to walk (not exactly 'too far') distance itself isnt exactly the problem, its less than a mile but it requires walking alongside a dual carriageway and getting across a huge junction which has no pedestrian lights, plus coming home would require walking up the mother of all hills - and Im incredibly weak so wouldn't be able to carry much anyway. Best leave those trips to OH in the car

Think Ill have to pass on this one, to be honest most of our shop is non comparable anyway, last week there was only 5 items which were compared and 3 of those we don't usually buy anyway

well i spent my £50 voucher today on stuff i usually buy and i also had some MOc's from mccain, i paid a grand total of 6p for my shooping!!! Its best just to spend a small amount at the outset about 10-20pounds then keep recycling the DTd voucher you get on each spend then your only outlay is the £10 at the beginning the rest of your shopping after that is free, you just keep buying stuff you know is dearer than asda

i bought "normal" stuff i would usually get you just need to be savvy in what you pick to get most return
today i bought
kellogs variety packs,
kellogs frosties
kellogs start
hellmans ketchup
mccain wedges
mccain fries
kit kats
hila hoops
tropicana
dairy milk
dolmio pasta bake


and so on
you just have to be careful you get the exact comparable sizes and check prices daily
seriously it is easy money,

sarah*a

Happy Belated Birthday Ilona :bdaycake:

InaPickle wrote: »

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.

Yeah - I'm beginning to feel that way too - All I've used mine for in the past couple of months is removing face masks and cleaning the dog's delicate bits :rotfl: I so use them for the first strike when removing make-up but still have to do the whole routine anyway

Kaz2904 wrote: »

No, you can join now! All the past is past, tomorrow's the future, today is a gift, that's why they call it the present. Let this be your present to yourself

Exactly! Don't procrastinate - jump in

vivh wrote: »

.....The trick for me was not to put it on the inside of my lower lid but just along the bottom lash line, make sure the pencil is thickish and not sharp and pointy, and only go to from the outer edge to the middle. ....

I do the whole of my bottom lash line but if I'm feeling piggy-eyed I have a white eyeliner which I use on the inside of the lower lid and that works wonders too

Lemon_Tree wrote: »

What does the Body Shop LYB card look like? is it credit card like? only i've just received my order of muslin clothes and it says theres a card in it but i'm danged if i can see it.

I got my order today too (nothing exciting - a face brush) and the the form said it should have been included - but the confirmation email said it would be sent seperately so I'm hoping it will turn up soon

Talking of BS - I've decided that if the insurance check for pooch turns up tomorrow I'll take advantage of the 50% code - but if it doesn't I won't

Today's IN: A can of Olay Foaming Face Scrub/Wash - not truly an IN as I found it (in the kitchen cupboard!? :whistle:) and was tempted to bin it as didn't like it on my face but am going to use it for my hands 'til it's gone.

Today's UU's:
No7 Revitalising Hand Saviour: WIBA? Yes - love it - it's my HG but is pricey at £11 a tube (£6 with skinny) especially at is only lasts me 6 weeks I have one in stash which I will use after the Olay is gone.
S&G The Righteous Butter Mini - will be gone after my bath tonight: WIBA? Y'know - I didn't like this as much as I was hoping too - but yeah probably at a good price.

My BS Spiced Body Lotion is Spluttering but still has loads in it I don't want to cut it open as I was hoping to reuse the bottle - but I can't see another way to get at it. I might see if there's another bottle in my recycle bag that the pump will fit - other than that I'm stuck

OH and I have been cooking buffet food for the party from hell tomorrow - house smells .... greasy :rotfl: DD and her friends were supposed to be here to do it but magically managed to get out of it :mad: We've saved them the washing up though :rotfl::rotfl:

Off for my bath .... finally :cool: