No Buying Toiletries in March Challenge

Dr_Roberto

Lemon_Tree wrote: »

oh forgot to say on an earlier conversation - my sister and her family do geocaching and they love it. They've got a metal frog which is making it's way around the world, started in USA, they're next decision is where to place it back in the system so that it can travel a bit further.

my mother does geocashing.

Becky_2

EssexHebridean wrote: »

Becky something in your post really resonated with me. When I first joined the challenge at the beginning, I was in a well paid job, affording to buy stuff wasn't in real terms a problem and I know I was lucky to be in that situation. Since then my circumstances have changed dramatically - and faced with a two-thirds drop in income, and still wanting to maintain our mortgage overpayment, I have been truly grateful for a) my stash, and b) the insight that this thread has given me in terms of the products I really like and feel are worth paying "that little bit extra" for. However, one thing which jumps out at me stems from the Glamour magazines that so many of us have ended up on the naughty-step as a result of this week - the four little items I bought feel like SUCH complete treats, and I value those little £2 items so much more highly than I would have done a year ago. Because I now have so little money to spare for myself, buying the odd "small" thing like that is now a treat, whereas a year ago it would simply have been an incidental purchase.

EssexHebridean, I toally agree. The 2 products I got with Glamour feels like a real treat since they were bought with my £20 a week living allowance rather than with my credit card. Me too, is truly grateful for my stash but also very pleased to see some of the unloved products in the bin when used up. Well, done for continuing to overpay your mortgage payment when you are earning less.

Dr_Roberto

ma-ri-ella wrote: »

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ooooh the lush fairy stuff sounds nice,as does the perfume.not that i can buy any perfumes for a really long time:cool:.
i know what u mean about it taking up loads of space part of me just wants it gone!! its good tho in a way cause when i get on to new products i can shop from the stash as there is plenty to pick from!
3 uus to report
2x £1shop hairdyes this seems to work fine,have emailed the company to find out if anything is tested on animals.
1xcocois hair cream i hate the smell of this stuff but its great for getting rid of psoriasis
thats 10 uu altogether from march-dont think i will have much more this month apart from maybe a couple of bodylotions that are lasting for ever and ever.keep strong everyone my total from 17th jan is-85 items!!:T(includes a couple of samples and 2 outs)i would never have done this if i hadnt been doing the challenge.

85 items is amazing , I have managed 15 which I am proud of as it takes me forever to use up stuff. I have a big loot of stuff that I am currently working on using up and it's not even a splotchy stage yet!!

sundance218

I have another UU to report - a Next 'magical' body lotion - it is one I have honestly had for years so I am glad to see the back off it now. On to a Boots one.

I really enjoy this challenge - partly because I have numerous products which are all part finished - I do not know why I never seem to finish them - so this is a great way to reduce my number of part finished bottles.

Happy Sunday afternoon everyone - especially Celebrate - hope you are feeling a bit better about the whole situation now! xxx

IlonaRN

I've finally got internet access at home! YAY! So hoping I'll be able to keep up-to-date with this thread a little easier now

I managed to NOT buy the Body Shop groupon voucher, so am feeling rather pleased with myself for that! :A

I have the following list from February:

In:
- Maybelline Volum'Express mascara in very black (10.4mL). Came in the post as a freebie!
- Organic Surge Tropical Bergamot shower gel. Excellent offer posted on the grabbit board, with free matching body lotion, £1 postage charge and free night cream too! I'll be moving to more natural toiletries as my stash gets used up, so this seemed an extra-good offer.
- Organic Surge Tropical Bergamot body lotion. As above.
- Organic Surge Overnight Sensation night cream. As above.

Used up: :j
- Pantene Time Delay conditioner (30mL). WIBA? Well, this was a trial size, from a GWP. It smelt nice and left my hair soft. However, I wouldn't buy again as I'm not a big fan of Pantene (their shampoos give me spots on my scalp!). I also want to move towards more natural products, and Pantene is as far from that as you can get.
- Korres pro-vitamin B5 & rice bran mascara in black (9mL). WIBA? Yes. It coloured well, did not run, and did not irritate my eyes. It is also a natural product, which I'm going to switch more to as my stash runs out.
- Soap & Glory Wash Your Hands of It hand wash (250mL).WIBA? Yes. This was from a set with a large hand cream. It had a lovely scent and cleansed well without making my hands dry.
- Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Skin Balancing Makeup (30mL). WIBA? Yes, if they still make it. It was a very good colour match (#21, Ivory), and wore well throughout the day. However, I have several other foundations to use up before I need to buy any more!
- Simple Daily Radiance cleansing wipes (25). Received in the post as a freebie from the Simple website. WIBA? No. They were nice enough, but nothing special. Other, cheaper wipes are just as good.
- Sanctuary Spa Instant Hydrating Toner (200mL). WIBA? Yes, I liked this product. It made my skin feel refreshed, and appeared to get any muck that my cleanser had left behind. I have another in my stash that I am looking forward to using.
- Aquafresh Fresh & Minty toothpaste (50mL). WIBA? No. I liked it and it worked well, but am now living with my bf and he only likes Colgate or Sainsbury's own.
- LF Beauty Pore Refiner. From a user trial. WIBA? No, not even if I knew what brand it was. It didn't seem to do anything for my skin.
- Soap & Glory supereyes, supereyes (15mL). WIBA? No. I liked it well enough to start with, but it started to sting a tiny bit as I got into the second half of the pot. I don't think it did much for the skin around my eyes. I also think that eye creams/gels should be in tubes, in order to make the active ingredients stay active longer.
- Natio face cream (20mL). WIBA? Yes. This came as part of a travel set that I bought to take with me on holiday. It was lovely. It sank in really well and made my skin super-soft. I really liked it, and am looking forward to using another tube (same size!) in the set I have ready for my next holiday
- Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Eau de Parfum (125mL). WIBA? No. Not because I didn't like it, but I've got a bit bored of it now. Have been wearing it to work to use it up, and it's been good for that.
- Natio Hand and Nail cream (20mL). With Lavender and Rosemary, part of the same set as the face cream above. WIBA? I wouldn't buy the full size as it's quite expensive, but would happily use it again as part of a set. It wasn't as moisturising as I need for an every-day hand cream, but for use while travelling it was fine. It sank in quickly and smelt lovely.
- Superdrug double-faced cotton wool pads (100). WIBA? Yes, these are very similar to the Boots ones, but cheaper! The Boots ones have become a LOT dearer over the last year!
- Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue body lotion (200mL). WIBA? No. It went well with the EdP listed above, but in general I think it's more cost efficient to just use more perfume that it is to use a really expensive matching body lotion.
- Pantene Time Delay shampoo (30mL). WIBA? No. Gave a lot of lather, but also gave me spots on my scalp Had to alternate it with a nicer shampoo for this reason.
- Body Shop Hemp Foot Protector (sample pot). WIBA? Yes, but have some included in a gift set I bought in the January sales. Feet feel a bit tacky after putting it on, but they feel lovely and soft in the morning

Thrown out: :eek:
- No7 Facial sun protection SPF 50 (50mL). Probably about half full, but from last year's sun holiday, so probably not effective this year. WIBA? Possibly. I liked that it stopped me from burning (which it did very well), but it felt rather greasy on my face.

hollylangman37

Oooh I have a splutter: Johnsons 24hr facial moisturiser, going to have to cut it open!

Tbh it's meant to have a bit of self tan in, but I'm still as pale as snow, so doesn't really work. I think I picked up 2 tubes for £1 in TK Maxx so wouldn't buy it again.

Fiasco55

Tracey2609 wrote: »

On a side note others have been posting about the thrill of the chase and doing things so that they don't end up going to the shops... Has anyone here considered Geo Caching? (to be fair I haven't been myself yet), but apparently all over the UK people have been hiding bits and pieces (to my knowledge not toiletries!) and there are clues to follow so it's a bit of a treasure hunt. I'm thinking of doing one in a few weekends time when the weather's a bit better. It'll hopefully keep me out of the shops at the weekend and away from temptation!

Loving this idea of toiletries geo catching . I would be well up for that!!

Celebrity - Can't add anything that the lovely ladies haven't already said but wishing you well as you start to deal with some of the things in your life you are not happy with.

:wave: welcome to all the newbies - looking forward to seeing those stash lists.

I have a UU to report Clinique pen concealer neutral fair. WIBA? Yes I would nice colour and good coverage - even on my spot prone skin. Think I will look out for an offer on GWP and buy that as one of my products.

Also a splutterer with only a few more applications in it. Tigi Bedhead Texture Paste. Which I enjoyed using.

mineallmine

lynseydee wrote: »

I've tried selling them on ebay before but I think as they're Avon ones they don't send to sell. The only reason I think I have so many is I used to buy them in the sets of other stuff I used to buy and think I'll get round to using them but never actually did. I'm making an effort to use them up on a daily basis now so hopefully they will go down eventually.

Funnily enough I haven't bought any body lotion since I don't know when so don't have a problem with buying when not needed, more using when needed :rotfl:

Had my mum and sister come round today to help tidy the house for the valuations next week as kept being sick this afternoon for no reason. It was nice to see them though and spend some time with them even if it was whilst doing housework.

***Operation use up body lotion ***!!! YOu could leave a tube near the kitchen or lounge to use as hand cream. Take a tube to work to use as hand cream. And apply after every bath/shower. My knees and elbows (and ankles) um and shins - ok everywhere, drinks body lotion like anything! Something that used to be popular on here was popping lots of cream on feet overnight and popping some cotton socks on.

Best of luck with the house stuff. You're more than welcome over on the declutter thread - we're doing a mini challenge this weekend of getting rid (recycling, freecycling, ebay, friends, last resort bin) - 20 things this weekend.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2948896

PrincessPlaty

Ok this is just from my make up box It doesn't include what is in my normal make up bag or in the bottom of my handbag
I will keep updating this post with the rest of it well as long as I can find the post that is :rotfl:
Most of this has been used but probably only once


Avon Magic Dust Shimmering Silvert Mascara
Jillie Dempsey for Avon lash pro Mascara Black
George Big It Up Mascara Intense Black
Maxfactor Masterpiece Max Mascara Black
Rimmel Extra Super Lash Building Mascara Black
Avon Mistake Proof Mascara Black
Boots 17 Lash Illusion Mascara Midnight Black
Boots 17 Ultimate Length Mascara Black
Avon Super Curlicious Diamonds Mascara Black Diamond
No7 Exquisite Curl Mascara Black
Avon Astonishing Lengths Mascara Black
Maxfactor Masterpiece Beyond Length Mascara Blushing Blue
Avon Super Full Mascara Black
2x No7 Lash Extension Mascara Black
Fearne Midnight Lashes Mascara Black
Colour Institute Mascara Black

Fearne Night Owl Eye Pencil Black
No7 Amazing Eyes Pencil Brown
George Satin Soft Khol Pencil Black
Avon ColourTrend Pencil Play Black
Fearne Violet Vamp Eye Pencil
Fearne Envious Green Eye Pencil

Avon Silver Glitter Eyeliner
Primark Folied Again 6 Hour Wear Foil Eye Liner Tequila Sunrise
Primark Folied Again 6 Hour Wear Foil Eye Liner Green Goddess
Primark Glitter Liquid EyeLiner Purple Glitter
Avon Arabian Glow Sleek Lines Gold
Avon Arabian Glow Sleek Lines Sky Blue

Avon Anew Beauty Age Transformer Concealer Medium
Avon Colourtrend Concealer Light
George Undereye Concealer Light

George Light Up My Life Luminous Highlighter

Cynthia Rowley for Avon All Over Face Powder
Avon Personal Match Face Powder Ivory
No7 Perfect Light Loose Powder Translucent
No7 Creme Touch Face Powder Fair Bloom
Maybelline Smooth Result Powder Apricot Beige
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder Silky Beige

Boots 17 Oil Control Mattifying Foundation (Not sure on colour as it seems to have come off!)
Olay Total Effects Touch of Foundation Day Moisturiser Medium
Avon MagicX Cashmere Finish Foundation Creamy Natural x2
Avon Colourtrend Fresh Face Oil Free Foundation Bisque

Avon Arabian Glow Bronzing Pearls
Primark The Happy Couple Duo Bronzer & Blusher
Primark Little Glow Cheek Block Bronzer
Boots 17 Instant Glow Bronzing Pearls
Colour Institute Blush

Claires Eye Shadow Palette (24 Eyeshadows)
Ruby & Millie Eyeshadow Palette (6 Eyeshadows)
Colour Institute Eyeshadow Palette (5 Eyeshadows)
No7 Define & Shimmer Eye Palete (4 Eyeshadows)
Almay Intense I color Powder Shadow Trio For Bronze or Hazel (3 Eyeshadows)
Fearne Eyeshadow Palette (5 Eyeshadows)
Avon Eyeshadow Palette Naturals (4 Eyeshadows)
Avon Eye Artist Perfect Pink (3 Eyeshadows)
Boots 17 Eyeshadow Palette (3 Eyeshadows) x 3
Primark Trust Dust Loose Mineral Eyeshadow Violet
Primark Trust Dust Loose Mineral Eyeshadow Apricot
Avon Smooth Mineral Russet Rock Shimmer
Fearne Mineral Eyeshadows x2 (different colours)
Avon Arabian Glow Shadow Stix Intense Bronze
Avon Arabian Glow Shadow Stix Emerald x2
Primark Shimmer Shadow
6 Unbranded Cream Eyeshadows 2x Pink 2x Blue 2x Purple
Miss Sporty Sheer Shine Eye Gloss Think Pink
Avon Colourtrend Porcelain Doll (2 Eyeshadows)
Avon Big Colour Chocolate
Colour Institute Eyeshadow Gel Silver
Colour Institute Eyeshadow Gel Gold
Colour Institute Eyeshadow Gel Pink
No7 Stay Perfect Eye Mousse Pewter
No7 Stay Perfect Shadow Wheatsheaf

Fearne Lip Pencil Twilight
Fearne Lip Pencil Vamp Red
6x Unbranded Lip Pencils in Various Colours

Avon Ultra Colour Rich Mousse Lipstick Metallic Pink
No7 Stay Perfect Sweet Lips
No7 Stay Perfect Angel
No7 Stay Perfect Cafe
Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick Amethyst Shimmer
Fearne Lipstick Red
Fearne Lipstick Pink
Fearne Lipstick Purple
Unbranded Lipstick

Boots Natural Collection Coconut Ice Lip Balm
Boots Botanics Intensive Lip Balm
Superdrug Coconut & Shea Butter Lip Balm
The Body Shop Born Lippy Watermelon Lip Balm
Avon Lip Balm

Avon Glazeware Extreme Lip Gloss Pale Pink x3
Loreal Glam Shine Gold Holographic Gold Cappuchino
Loreal Liquid Lip Colour Glam Shine Sand Crystal
Claires Lipgloss Palette (6 Lipglosses) x3
Sex & The City Lipgloss x5 Various Colours
Fearne Lipgloss x6 Various Colours
Nivea Lip Care Caregloss & Shine x2
Colour Institute Lip Gloss x4 Various Colours
Glam Lipgloss x3 Various Colours
Boots Natural Collection Wild Strawberry Lip Gloss
Next Lip Luxuries Lipgloss Velvet
FCUK Hot Pink Lip Gloss
Unbranded Lipgloss x3

Claires Make Up Kit
8 Eyeshadows
Mascara (Black)
Lipgloss x2
Khol Eyeliner (Black)
Blusher
Bronzer x2

Sex and The City Samantha Palette
4x Eyeshadows
Lipgloss

Unbranded Palette
16x Creme Eyeshadows
18x Lipgloss

Sex & The City City Shimmer Body Balm

21x Make up sponges

Dr_Roberto

PrincessPlaty you wont be buying for a long time after seeing that stash :P