No to buying unnecessary toiletries in September!

bunberry

Count me in again please! Last month's thread motivated me to buy a lot less than I usually do, however I could never pass up mega bargains (i.e. TBS)

minerva_windsong

Thanks to EssexHebridean for starting the thread

I'm in for September!

Here is my current list:

In use
Gone!
Swapsies/eBay

Bath
Cath Kidston Rose Bubble Bath 30ml
Lush Sakura bath ballistic
Lush Keep It Fluffy bath ballistic

HG bath product Lush Avobath

Shower
The Body Shop Nutmeg and Vanilla Bath & Shower Gel 250ml
Soap & Glory The Scrub Of Your Life 200ml
Original Source Golden Pineapple Shower Gel 250ml
The Body Shop Aqua Lily Shower Gel 200ml
The Body Shop Sparkling Apple Shower Gel 200ml
Lush Tramp shower gel 500g
Lush Iced Wine shower jelly 100g
Original Source Black Pepper and Cardamom Shower Gel 250ml
Soap & Glory Clean On Me Creamy Clarifying Shower Gel 500ml
Lush It's Raining Men shower gel 100ml
Lush Sweet & Shower body wash 125g
Lush Creamed Almond & Coconut shower smoothie
Lush Lemslip soap 100g
Lush Sugar Babe scrub
Lush Vanilla in the Mist soap 100g

Holy Grail shower gel/body wash Body Shop Sweet Lemon shower gel
Holy Grail body scrub/exfoliator

Body lotion
Veet Hair Minimising Body Moisturiser 250ml
Palmer's Cocoa Butter 250ml
The Body Shop Moringa Body Butter 50ml
Cath Kidston Rose Body Cream 30ml
Lush Charlotte Island body tint 100ml
Boss Orange Perfumed Body Lotion 200ml
Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream 8ml sample
Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream 8ml sample
Urban Retreat All For Eve Luxurious and Light Body Lotion

Holy Grail body lotion/cream Body Shop Coconut Body Butter / Palmer's Cocoa Butter

Other body products
Boots Soltan Kids Extra Water Resistant Hypoallergenic Suncare Lotion SPF 30 200ml
Boots Soltan Kids Extra Water Resistant Hypoallergenic Suncare Lotion SPF 30 200ml
Boots Soltan Aftersun Hydrating Lotion 200ml
Mitchum Advanced Control 48 Hour Strength & Protection Shower Fresh Antiperspirant & Deodorant 100ml
Boots Soltan Face Moisturising Suncare Cream SPF 30 50ml
Nair Sensitive Formula Facial Brush-On Hair Remover 50ml
Gilette Satin Care Dry Skin Formula Shave Gel with Shea Butter 200ml
Mitchum Advanced Control 48 Hour Strength & Protection Waterlily Antiperspirant & Deodorant 100ml
Superdrug Solait Kids Sunshine Defence Green Roll-On SPF 30 75ml

Holy Grail deodorant Mitchum Advanced Control 48 Hour Strength & Protection Antiperspirant & Deodorant

Hands, feet and face
Soap & Glory Hand Food 125ml
Soap & Glory Heel Genius 125ml
Body Shop Hemp Lip Protector 4g
Lush Maple Taffy lip balm 10g
Boots Expert Cuticle and Nail Moisturiser 12ml
Boots Expert Cuticle Remover 12ml
Soap & Glory Hand Maid Hand Cleansing Gel 50ml
Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub 25g
Superdrug Nourishing Nail Polish Remover 250ml
Accessorize Strawberry Milk Lip Balm 4g
Accessorize Banana Milk Lip Balm 4g
Accessorize Chocolate Milk Lip Balm 4g
Benefit Dr Feelgood Lipscription Buffing Lip Beads 17g
Benefit Dr Feelgood Lipscription Silky Lip Balm 15g

Holy Grail hand cream Soap & Glory Hand Food
Holy Grail foot cream Soap & Glory Heel Genius
Holy Grail lip balm Body Shop Hemp Lip Protector

Hair products
The Body Shop Banana Conditioner 250ml
Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care Anti-Dandruff Shampoo sample
Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care Anti-Dandruff Conditioner sample
The Body Shop Rainforest Moisture Conditioner 60ml as shaving cream
Soap & Glory Hair Supply 200ml
Boots Essentials Conditioner for Normal Hair 500ml as shaving cream
Charles Worthington Front Row Stay Cool Heat Defence Spritz 200ml
Batiste Fresh Dry Shampoo 200ml
Lush Cynthia Sylvia Stout shampoo 100ml
Lush American Cream conditioner 100ml
Mark Hill Holiday Hair SPF 6 Sun Protection Spray 75ml
L'Oreal Elnett Satin Diamond Hold and Shine 75ml

Holy Grail shampoo
Holy Grail conditioner
Holy Grail conditioning treatment Soap & Glory Hair Supply
Holy Grail heat protection spray Charles Worthington Front Row Stay Cool Heat Defence Spray
Holy Grail dry shampoo Batiste Dry Shampoo

Perfume
B Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful Cocktail 9g
DKNY Be Delicious EDT 50ml
Body Shop Tea Rose Perfume Oil 15ml
Paco Rabanne Lady Million EDP 50ml
Dolce & Gabbana Rose The One EDP 30ml

Holy Grail perfume Valentino Rock N Rose Couture / Benefit Something About Sofia / Lush The Smell of Weather Turning

Nail polish
Accessorize Illusion Nail Polish in Aztec
Accessorize Illusion Nail Polish in Mermaid
Accessorize Nail Polish in Magical Mocha
Andrea Fulerton Colour Nail Polish in Annie
Barry M Instant Nail Effects in Black Magic
Barry M Nail Paint in Blue Moon
Barry M Nail Paint in Racing Green
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Ahoy!
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Fairy Dust
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Flying Dragon
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in For Audrey
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Frostbite
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Skate Night
Ciate Paint Pots in Mojito
MAC Surf Baby Nail Lacquer in Hangin' Loose
Mavala Nail Colour in Daring Pink
Models Own Nail Polish in Gold Rush
Models Own Nail Polish in True Blue
Nails Inc Hyde Park base coat
Nails Inc Hyde Park base coat
OPI Nail Lacquer in I'm Not Really A Waitress
OPI Nail Lacquer in Last Friday Night
OPI Nail Lacquer in Russian Navy
OPI Nail Lacquer in Teenage Dream
OPI Nail Lacquer in The One That Got Away
Seche Vite top coat
Revlon Nail Enamel in Emerald City
Rimmel I Love Lasting Finish in Your Majesty
Topshop Nails in Airplane
Topshop Nails in Geography Teacher
Topshop Nails in Green Room
Topshop Nails in Gypsy Night
Topshop Nails in Mannequin
Topshop Nails in Worlds End
17 Fast Finish Nail Polish in Knockout Red
17 Lasting Fix Nail Polish in Pink Grapefruit
Accessorize Nail Polish in Rose Gold
Barry M Nail Paint in Raspberry
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in First Mate
Rimmel I Love Lasting Finish Fruities in Lemon Drop
Topshop Nails in Carry On Camping
Topshop Nails in Beyond The Sea
17 Nail Art pink leopard print heart stickers
Accessorize Illusion Nail Polish in Electric Blue
Accessorize Nail Polish in Sunny Days
Barry M Nail Paint in Lemon Ice Cream
Barry M Nail Paint in Vivid Purple
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in Ruby Pumps
Essie Nail Enamel in Lollipop
MeMeMe Catwalk Nail Collection Long Lasting Gloss in Spirited
OPI Nail Lacquer in Meet Me On The Star Ferry
OPI Nail Lacquer in Not Like The Movies
Topshop Nails in AWOL
Revlon Nail Enamel in Facets of Fuschia

Holy Grail base coat OPI Nail Envy
Holy Grail top coat Seche Vite
Holy Grail nail polish Barry M Nail Paint

Skincare
Lush Breath Of Fresh Air toner 250g
Lush Ultrabland cleanser 45g
Lush Ultrabalm 45g
Vaseline Original 20g
Simple Spotless Skin Rapid Action Spot Zapper 15ml
Lush Angels On Bare Skin cleanser 100g
Lush Oatifix face mask 45g
Lush Vanishing Cream moisturiser 45g
Boots Essentials Cucumber Cleansing Wipes
Tesco Cotton Wool Balls 100s

Holy Grail cleanser Lush Angels On Bare Skin
Holy Grail toner Lush Breath Of Fresh Air
Holy Grail moisturiser Lush Vanishing Cream
Holy Grail face mask
Holy Grail face wipes Simple Clear Skin Oil Balancing Cleansing Wipes
Holy Grail eye cream


Make-up
Clinique High Impact Mascara
Benefit Playsticks foundation in Spin The Bottle
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm 50ml
Rimmel Hide The Blemish Concealer in Ivory
Benefit Sugarbomb face powder
Benefit Eyebright instant eye brightener
Benefit Big Beautiful Eyes eye contour kit
Benefit Bad Gal eyeliner
Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Sin
Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Midnight Cowboy
B Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful Bon Bon Highlighter
Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Heart Breaker
Benefit Benetint Lip Balm SPF 15
Vaseline Rosy Lips 20g
Benefit Glitz Glam & Gloss in Kiss You 3ml
Benefit Glitz Glam & Gloss in Friends In High Places 3ml
Benefit Glitz Glam & Gloss in Zone Out 3ml
Benefit Glitz Glam & Gloss in Almost Famous 3ml
Benefit Glitz Glam & Gloss in I'm With The Band 3ml
Benefit Glitz Glam & Gloss in Fresh Squeezed 3ml
Rimmel Glam'Eyes Quad eyeshadow in Urban Flower
YSL Touche Eclat in Luminous Ivory
Accessorize Merged Eyeshadow in Moon Dust
Accessorize Card Palette in Rock Star
Rimmel Special Eyes Precision Eye Liner Pencil in Panama
Rimmel Glam'Eyes Trio eyeshadow in Twilight Zone
Rimmel Glam'Eyes Day 2 Night mascara
Benefit Playsticks foundation in Spin The Bottle
Bourjois Little Round Pot Eyeshadow in 12 Bleu Magique
Benefit Posietint 4ml
Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Kate
17 Trio Eyeshadow in Metallic Toffee

Holy Grail foundation Benefit Playsticks in Spin The Bottle
Holy Grail concealer Rimmel Hide The Blemish in Ivory
Holy Grail eyeshadow
Holy Grail mascara Maybelline Great Lash / Max Factor Masterpiece
Holy Grail eyeliner
Holy Grail blusher
Holy Grail primer Clarins Beauty Flash Balm
Holy Grail lipstick Rimmel Lasting Finish in Heartbreaker
Holy Grail lip gloss Benefit Benetint Lip Balm

Total on 1st August 2011 149 products

Goal for this month Get total OUTs for the year to at least 90 items, use body lotion every day and get into a better skincare routine, especially at night. I would also say keep spends below £20 a month but having had to buy foundation last month I'm already way over that, so am now saying that I'm only going to buy essentials this month.

Good luck everyone!

sarah*a

Oh My Gosh! Is it really September already?? :eek:

I'M IN

Thanks EH for the shiny new thread :A

For the first time in months I'm going in without saying 'I have an Avon order due' :rotfl: I didn't manage to not order anything but just stocked up on Bubbles for OH

Updated List
The number in red bold is the TOTAL of each item I have and the number in black bold are ones I am using:

Face Cream Day 3 / 1
Face Cream Night 1 / 1
Eye Cream 2 / 1
Face Serum 1 / 1
Shampoo 3 / 1
Conditioner 4 / 1
Hair Treatment 1/ 1
Dry Shampoo/Hair Refresher 3 / 1
Showergel/Body Wash 6 / 1
Cleanser 6 / 2
Toner 2 / 1
Lipbalm 5 / 3
Handcream 5 / 3
Footcream 1 / 1
Cooling Foot Spray/Gel 3 / 2
Face Wipes 4 / 1
Hand Scrub 1 / 1
Pkts Wave Pads 1 / 1
Face Scrub 2 / 1
Body Scrub 1 / 1
Body Butter 2 /1
Body Lotion/Moisturising Mist 2 / 1
Face Masks 3 / 3
Body Spray 3 / 1
Spray/Roll-on Deo 3 / 1
Toothpaste 2 / 1
Perfume 2 /1

Total Items 72 / 35

My goal is to get everything down to 2 / 1 or less


Well - my numbers have gone down slightly I honestly expect to have no problem not buying anything this month :rotfl: but I'm not UU'ing either :mad: and with 9 days away this month, using travel toiletries which I don't count, I reckon it's gonna be hard going again this month

Have a great month y'all :cool:

rosemary54

needed a raffle prize for church event so wrapped occitanne minis in tissue and put in occitanne bag,looks quite classy if I say so myself(plus are mostly things I would not use myself)

1 uu yet another bar of soap:rotfl:DS gave me a thing to use up odds and ends of soap which I thought had been my late mum's BUT I love starting a new one and threw it away telling her don't know why mum had such a thing..............then she said" actually I bought it for you":o

h007

please count me in for september

I have one IN to report - free tube of aquafresh ultimate - but as i got it yesterday it is technically an August IN!
I have so much toothpaste now after buying loads of oral b expert in boots, really do think I have enough for a year!!

started a new cleanser last night - soap and glory hot cloth polish cleanser thingy as i have found the olay one i was using left me with a very shiny face the next day.

ruby_eskimo

Forgot to add that I have 3 UU's from last night to report:

-Tressame Thermal Repair Deep Conditioner: This has been sitting on my bathroom shelf for months and I just used it as a deep conditioning mask just to use it up! Getting my hair cut tomorrow so will be looking for something else to try and keep it in good condition. Not this though, the silicone in it just coated my hair and didn't actually do anything for it.

-Lush Twilight Ballistic: This fizzed but had lost its scent, and wasn't anything special. Think I might be falling out of love with Lush

-The Body Shop Pink Grapefruit Body Scrub: Loved this! I went through it a little too quickly really, but it did a really good job at scrubbing my skin. Might have to try and get another one.

sarah*a

rosemary54 wrote: »

DS gave me a thing to use up odds and ends of soap which I thought had been my late mum's BUT I love starting a new one and threw it away telling her don't know why mum had such a thing..............then she said" actually I bought it for you":o

:rotfl: oh dear - your poor DS


ruby_eskimo - How did the job thing you posted about go??

A Big Huge 'Thank You' to everyone who voted for and shared my photo on the FB competition - we came 2nd On the votes we got we would have come 1st if not for this one entry which came from nowhere in the last 24 hours and got 20 more votes than us We won £50 in train vouchers so a big hug from all the *a family to you all :T :T

Just been to the Dr's to pick up my prescription and :mad: the Hospital haven't even sent them the info about my new meds :mad: I've told a little white lie that we are going on holiday tomorrow so that they will chase it up today - I know from past experience with the receptionist at the surgery that they leave things for as long as possible

Had to get OH some hayfever tablets and managed to walk past the smellies without being distracted :T :A

seasideDreamer

I'm in again too please. Might actually ask for some stuff for Bday in October through as starting to run out of lots of things now:)

loopylulu_3

I'm definitely in this month. I've come to a point where i am now only going to buy something when i only have 1/2 bottle left in stock and hopefully this will make coming up with things for people to buy me for Xmas easier! :j

I would try and log my stash but i'm so busy at the moment i'm not sure i'll have time. I'm might do it in sections (like list my nail varnishes one week then make up the next week etc).

My mission for September is to paint my nails at least once a week as i have about 60 nail varnishes

My biggest challenge for September will be that QVC have some elemis shows towards the end of September and i love their stuff.

bargainbetty

Hello all, can I come sneaking back in?

I missed most of July and August for various reasons (that I will tell you about one day, but currently can't for legal reasons) but I stayed on track, didn't buy anything I didn't need, and want to keep on trucking to a stash I can fit in one cupboard! I'm planning a Sanctuary scrub and polish pamper night this evening, so that should dent it all a bit!

Current stash is as follows:
Already open Sanctuary Body Scrub x 1
Virgin Vie Pretty Calm (quarter bottle left)
Sanctuary Shower oil
Jean Paul Gaultier Perfume 50 ml
Clarins One Step Facial Cleanser
Clarins Make up Remover
Clarins One Step Exfoliant Cleanser
Clarins Foaming Facial Cleanser
Clarins Eye Contour Balm
Clarins Body Lift (full size)
Clarins Multi action day cream sample
Sanctuary Body cream tub x 2
Sanctuary Body Lotion (t/s)
Aveda Hand Relief cream
Peppermint foot soak
Peppermint foot gel
Ren Citrus hand wash
Ren Citrus Hand cream
Aloe Vera Baby oil gel
Pantene Aqua Light Shampoo (big bottle)
Pot Vaseline
Avon Soft glow fake tan moisturiser
Superdrug E body lotion
Eucerin Cream
No7 Night Lighting Cream
Clinique Deep Comfort Body Cream
Lip balm sticks x 4
Lip balm pots x 3
Nailtiques polish x 3
Botanics body lotion
Virgin Vie eye gel x2
Olay Complete care
Nail varnish remover – x 2
Naturals High Radiance Balm (?)
Boots Spa body Moisturiser

To use
Clarins Hand and Nail Treatment
Clarins Relaxing Body Balm
Clarins Age Control Hand lotion
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm
Sanctuary Body scrub sachet x 2
Sanctuary Body Lotion
Sanctuary Bath Soak
Sanctuary Body Moisture Spray x 2
Sanctuary Bath relaxer x 3
Sanctuary Body Scrub x 1
Sanctuary Body Lotion travel size
Avon Soft glow fake tan moisturiser x5
Jean Paul Gaultier body cream
Chocolate Face pack
MB Lip salve
Boots Lemon milk hand soak
Boots Lemon hand cream
Simple Bubble Bath
Pantene conditioner