No Buying Toiletries in March Challenge

hollyh

Please forgive me for i have sinned.:o

I went to get Ds1 new school trousers and popped into Boots while i was there.

I bought

S&G Heel Genius because i've heard good things about it and haven't got any foot cream (i've got plenty of hand i could have used though:cool:)
S&G Super eyes because i haven't got any eye cream and i wanted it after reading the reviews on it the other day before missing the asos voucher.:(
S&G The Fab pore facial peel because the face mask i have at the moment is crap and doesn't set.

They were 342 so spent £15.32. I can just about justify them but i still have the guilt.:o

I've got a £5 No7 voucher, what can i buy for minimal money?

Kaz2904

Welcome back Rosemary, glad you had a lovely lazy holiday. You must have needed the break , you always sound so busy at home.
Drains still blocked so no washing for me today. Will have to use the dishwasher though but it doesn't use much water. Someone else thought that it might be a collapsed drain- eek!
I painted my toenails last night, a lovely scarlet colour. They are making me smile when I look at my feet .
It's a lovely sunny day here so DH has given the lawn it's first haircut of the year. Will tryt o keep on top of it this year, so that it looks better. It could do with rolering or something tough cause it's very lumpy.
We're just chilling on the sofa now and waiting for the return of the family. Went to asda earlier to get some bits and DH used the loo there!

theonlynuttytart

thevicster wrote: »

Ooh, what colour is that VALM? I love the names OPI give their polishes! Do you have a piccy?

my laptop lid is customised in an OPI nail varnish "lourve me, lourve me not" the ultimate girly accessory!:D i have a UU to report, a sanctuary body butter. WIBA? absolutely! smells amazing and leaves skin sooooo soft!:j

thevicster

hollyh wrote: »

Please forgive me for i have sinned.:o

I went to get Ds1 new school trousers and popped into Boots while i was there.

I bought

S&G Heel Genius because i've heard good things about it and haven't got any foot cream (i've got plenty of hand i could have used though:cool:)
S&G Super eyes because i haven't got any eye cream and i wanted it after reading the reviews on it the other day before missing the asos voucher.:(
S&G The Fab pore facial peel because the face mask i have at the moment is crap and doesn't set.

They were 342 so spent £15.32. I can just about justify them but i still have the guilt.:o

I've got a £5 No7 voucher, what can i buy for minimal money?

Few cheap No7 things I can think of

exfoliating sponge - free
facial sponge - free
foundation sponges - free (I think)
nail file set - about £1 ish
muslin cloths - about 87p ish
nail polish - £2
eyebrow/eye pencil - about £2.50 ish
The bathing/showering range smells lovely, but possibly still a bit overpriced at £3-£5 after voucher

theonlynuttytart wrote: »

my laptop lid is customised in an OPI nail varnish "lourve me, lourve me not" the ultimate girly accessory!:D i have a UU to report, a sanctuary body butter. WIBA? absolutely! smells amazing and leaves skin sooooo soft!:j

Am v v v jealous!

minerva_windsong

Have now updated my original list (last post on page 2) with nail polish, skincare, hair stuff etc, if anyone wants to take a look...

VALM

thevicster wrote: »

Ooh, what colour is that VALM? I love the names OPI give their polishes! Do you have a piccy?

Here is link to a piccy of GCS. It's the best I can find as other pictures make it look more dusky pink but it's actually a burnt orange/terracotta colour on my nails.

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://media.dermstore.com/catalog/100166/150x150/4005.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.dermstore.com/reviews_OPI_100166.htm&h=150&w=150&sz=6&tbnid=IyKwuZzLwjHMYM:&tbnh=96&tbnw=96&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dopi%2Bgrand%2Bcanyon%2Bsunset&zoom=1&q=opi+grand+canyon+sunset&hl=en&usg=__FgAs428jbEO44Sm26XYpbnjvks8=&sa=X&ei=CAJ9Td3iGtSJhQe4zdnlBg&ved=0CGgQ9QEwDg

hollyh wrote: »

Please forgive me for i have sinned.:o

I went to get Ds1 new school trousers and popped into Boots while i was there.

I bought

S&G Heel Genius because i've heard good things about it and haven't got any foot cream (i've got plenty of hand i could have used though:cool:)
S&G Super eyes because i haven't got any eye cream and i wanted it after reading the reviews on it the other day before missing the asos voucher.:(
S&G The Fab pore facial peel because the face mask i have at the moment is crap and doesn't set.

They were 342 so spent £15.32. I can just about justify them but i still have the guilt.:o

I've got a £5 No7 voucher, what can i buy for minimal money?

That's exactly what I was going to do yesterday holly. Came away without any trousers for Emma (she's now too tall for girls' sizes so have to shop for ladies but refuse to pay too much for them). Was going to get them from Tesco but they had none in. Went into Boots to get some more muslin cloths on 342 with a voucher as well but they had none of those in stock either.

theonlynuttytart wrote: »

my laptop lid is customised in an OPI nail varnish "lourve me, lourve me not" the ultimate girly accessory!:D i have a UU to report, a sanctuary body butter. WIBA? absolutely! smells amazing and leaves skin sooooo soft!:j

Oooh I wanted one of these but didn't get one in the end - I really fancied the Strawberry Margherita colour.

mineallmine

Here's my "No need to buy list". It's now teeny tiny:-

No need to buy:
Bronzer/blush - Elf kit, Clarins, Laura Geller blush, MUA pink blush; BareEssentials
Moisturiser (rich) - Nivea; Clinique x2; Clarins-multi/SPF
Face masks - Clarins; Mudd; Jeunessex4
Hand cream - S&G, Nivea, Aveeno

My Holy Grail stuff
Clarins Extra Comfort Cleanser * L'Oreal gentle eye make up remover * Dermologica Daily microexfoliant/cream mask * Body Shop seaweed SPF * Liz Earle eye serum * Clinique spot clearing gel * Radox coconut smoothie shower gel * Champneys moisture miracle body butter * Rimmel volume flash mascara * Collection 2000 Mineral powder foundation (discontinued..sniff) * Laura Geller bronzer *


And so because generally I've got things under control (all thanks to a year and a bit of doing this thread) - my stash now fits in a small toiletry bag - and because I'm finding it hard to keep up with this thread - I will love and leave you and report back for duty later in the year.

Thanks everyone and remember - be good :A

charlie792

ma-ri-ella wrote: »

oooo this sounds nice-where do you get the bare escentuals sample from?

Gah its gone pages since I was last on! - It says go to thier website to see where you can pick up the samples, says you have to take the page from the mag with you though... http://bareescentuals.co.uk/shop/

juliebunny

ma-ri-ella wrote: »

eek went and bought some stuff from the body shop

Rainforest Moisture Hair ButterRainforest Moisture Hair Butter 50ml

I'd be interested to know what you think of this when you've used it as I was eye-ing it up yesterday - assuming it's going to be used soon and not 'for the stash!'

vivh wrote: »

Had a little count up of items yesterday and tried to sort some better storage, anyway the number of items I currently have is as follows:

Body lotions/butters x 42
Body scrubs x 20
Shower Gels x 38
Hand creams x 7
Shampoo x 11
Conditioner x 15
Bubble Bath x 10
Face srubs x 12
Face masks x 17 (3 sachets rest full size):eek:
Cleansers/toners/hot cloth cleansers/facial wipes x 33
Facial Washes x 8
Facial moisturisers/serums x 34 (two samples others 30ml/50ml)
Eye creams x 8 (3 minis, others 15ml)
Eye make up remover x 5
Perfume x 12
Deoderant/Body Sprays x 23

OMG:eek:, How did this happen.

Goodness, that's a LOT of body butter - this is my weakness too.....could this be my posting a year from now.....luckily I am not that fond of shower gel so I think you will retain that title as queen of shower gels!!

hollyh wrote: »

Please forgive me for i have sinned.:o

I've got a £5 No7 voucher, what can i buy for minimal money?

If you find a larger store, how about the cotton gloves, or they have some nice mirrors?

Right, I've really ummed and ahhed about mentioning this but over on the boots thread, people are saying they have used the No,7 voucher and the 3 for 2 together with certain products....sorry...oh and I bought 2 Nivea hand creams from Savers because I had 2 x £1 off vouchers (so £1.99 each) and each one also came with a travel size....and bought my DBoyf a hairgel. Oh and a hot water bottle pink striped for £3.20 at Boots but paid in points. And toothbrush heads on special from Superdrug.....better update my signature....and the cupcakes magazine...:) Then felt really guilty so went for an hour walk and fed the ducks....quack....:o

thevicster

VALM wrote: »

Here is link to a piccy of GCS. It's the best I can find as other pictures make it look more dusky pink but it's actually a burnt orange/terracotta colour on my nails.

http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://media.dermstore.com/catalog/100166/150x150/4005.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.dermstore.com/reviews_OPI_100166.htm&h=150&w=150&sz=6&tbnid=IyKwuZzLwjHMYM:&tbnh=96&tbnw=96&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dopi%2Bgrand%2Bcanyon%2Bsunset&zoom=1&q=opi+grand+canyon+sunset&hl=en&usg=__FgAs428jbEO44Sm26XYpbnjvks8=&sa=X&ei=CAJ9Td3iGtSJhQe4zdnlBg&ved=0CGgQ9QEwDg



That's exactly what I was going to do yesterday holly. Came away without any trousers for Emma (she's now too tall for girls' sizes so have to shop for ladies but refuse to pay too much for them). Was going to get them from Tesco but they had none in. Went into Boots to get some more muslin cloths on 342 with a voucher as well but they had none of those in stock either.



Oooh I wanted one of these but didn't get one in the end - I really fancied the Strawberry Margherita colour.

Lovely colour VALM! Bet it looks fab on!

mineallmine wrote: »

Here's my "No need to buy list". It's now teeny tiny:-

No need to buy:
Bronzer/blush - Elf kit, Clarins, Laura Geller blush, MUA pink blush; BareEssentials
Moisturiser (rich) - Nivea; Clinique x2; Clarins-multi/SPF
Face masks - Clarins; Mudd; Jeunessex4
Hand cream - S&G, Nivea, Aveeno

My Holy Grail stuff
Clarins Extra Comfort Cleanser * L'Oreal gentle eye make up remover * Dermologica Daily microexfoliant/cream mask * Body Shop seaweed SPF * Liz Earle eye serum * Clinique spot clearing gel * Radox coconut smoothie shower gel * Champneys moisture miracle body butter * Rimmel volume flash mascara * Collection 2000 Mineral powder foundation (discontinued..sniff) * Laura Geller bronzer *


And so because generally I've got things under control (all thanks to a year and a bit of doing this thread) - my stash now fits in a small toiletry bag - and because I'm finding it hard to keep up with this thread - I will love and leave you and report back for duty later in the year.

Thanks everyone and remember - be good :A

Noooooooooooooooooo! You can't leave us!!!!!!