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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in December Challenge
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sarah*a
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AND HERE WE GO AGAIN FOR ANOTHER MONTH! As usual this initial post has been shamelessly copied from the many previous months! A big THANK YOU to (...oooh! Me :rotfl:) for starting us off last month.
Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash and lots of support and encouragement if you need them.
Keep up the pampering and keep down the spending. Let’s make the naughty step an empty and lonely place this month (rather than one so long that it can be seen from space! ) - will this be the month when the "usual suspects" rein it in a bit? Let's see..... (but I doubt it!)
Remember - those products do nothing for you while they are locked in drawers, boxes and cupboards!
We are eternally grateful to Katie Clampet who set up this fab challenge in January 2010.
Here's her original challenge post:
"No buying any new toiletries, cosmetics, perfume etc... until I have used up ALL the ones I already have. I got a huge amount of (really nice) stuff for christmas but I am going to resist the urge to browse Boots, Asda, Superdrug etc, and pop another tub of cream, face scrub, shampoo or conditioner into my basket. I reckon the stuff I have will last me until possibly June. I have decided that the money I save I will put into my special holiday account.
Anyone else?"
Lots of us have taken part in the challenge over the past few months and are making great progress in reducing our stashes and unnecessary/excessive spending.
Regulars ignore this, but a quick resume is always helpful for newbies;
Why not add the challenge to your sig as a reminder?
We have a "Swaps Group" on Facebook when you can swap good condition items with other like-minded addicts. PM Sarah*a or xoxo or Trudji for more info on joining.
How about taking a bit of time to do a stock-take and see if there are any gaps in your stash that you might need to spend on this month? Some of us set a budget for the month for essential purchases or to help with withdrawal symptoms, others like to go cold-turkey!! Other ideas which some people find useful: Listing everything out so you can cross things off as used to increase the sense of achievement, and putting a sum of money in a pot each time you use up an item to save for something you really want, or simply to assist in making future essential purchases "cash neutral".
Remember the challenge is about making the most of your money, enjoying your products, finding which products really suit you best and are worth buying, giving yourself a well-deserved pampering and breaking the habit of buying for the sake of buying. In money-saving tradition, it should also be about making your products l-a-s-t as long as possible (although the temptation of using an unloved shower gel extravagently to finish it off is sometimes too much to bear!)
Brand new products (or opened perfume) sell well on ebay
Unsuitable products can be used for other jobs (shower gel/shampoo as handwash etc)
Some items can be returned to certain stores for exchange (for essential items or gifts!!) without a receipt
Unwanted items can be recycled as gifts or for gift hampers (saving the money you'd have spent on gifts)
Unsuitable items can be donated to charity as mentioned earlier.
It helps to avoid the places where temptation lurks for you; be it QVC, Boots, Bodyshop, the supermarket toiletries aisles, grabbit board, online toiletries browsing, seductive department store beauty counter offers etc. Remember retailers are making offers and promotions all the time, so there willl always be another deal!*
*Honest!
Good luck all for December and remember to keep popping in for inspiration and support, and to report your UU's and IN's.
Especially any Christmas Pressies -[STRIKE] we want a nosy and [/STRIKE]to keep your stash lists updated
Welcome to all newbies - the more the merrier . Please introduce yourselves so we can welcome you properly!
Oh - and anyone thinking "OMG my stash is FAR bigger than all of theirs, I cant possibly join" - believe you me, we have been doing this challenge for well over a year some of us - you wont scare us, and I can almost guarantee that someone somewhere will have had more and survived.... we are very supportive (and protective - so dont be scared !!) oh - and we are nosey!!
Useful abbreviations!
WIBA? - Will I Buy Again?
UU - Use Ups
IN - Self explanatory - stuff you've gained into your stash - warning, lines may be given out for unnecessary purchases or you may be sent to the naughty step!
WNBA - Will Not Buy Again!
Glitch - when a shop/online store make a pricing mistake so you end up paying less or even get freebies!
PYN(M/T/W/Th/F/Sa/Su) DELETE AS APPROPRIATE! - Paint Your Nails Monday/Tuesday...... it allows everyone to try and finish those dastardly nail varnishes with group support! You can never be too groomed for this thread Also see PY(T)N... - for toenails!
Splutterer - the stage where an item is nearing the end of it's life and spluttering - also the most annoying and seemingly never ending stage!
GWP - Gift With Purchase - a sample or mini sized item
HG - Holy Grail - this is the product you would go back for time and time again, it does the job brilliantly, and is either economical, or so fantastic price becomes no object!
NPI - Near Purchasing Incident (OMG we all have those!)
LHJ - Long Haul Job - for those products - love 'em or hate 'em - that never seem to end no matter how often you use them
PRCP -Pink Rose Candle Philosophy. From Erma Bombeck who said, 'If I had my life to live over again I would have burned the pink candle sculptured like a rose that melted in storage'. Don't keep things 'for best' or 'for a special occasion'. That day never arrives. Give the best to yourself now and enjoy it. (Thanks to McCulloch29 for introducing this thought provoking sentiment to us)
GA- for an out that was given away rather than binned or UU, to charity, as a present, or "just because!".
If anyone can think of any more we can add to the list so newbies won't be intimidated by our jargon!
Graduates
Here is a list of our lovely, fragrant ladies who have polished and pampered their way through their products and managed to get their toiletries stash under control. Ladies - congratulations You are an inspiration to the rest of us, xx . Thanks also to Inapickle who suggested we start the Graduate list. To join the list of graduates let us know by posting that you are graduating in big colourful letters, that way the OP can easily spot you and add you to the list, or better still - pm the OP as the thread can move really quickly! You may also wish to add how many products you have used up during the challenge, good luck ladies xx
1.mineallmine - graduated with honours March 2011
2.Bronnie - graduated with honours March 2011
3. lostinrates - graduated with honours around June 2010
And finally - in case you need to refer back to a previous stash list or product review - here are the links for the past few months challenge threads:
November: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3583027
October: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3520791
September: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3457221
August: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3392750
July: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3330436
June: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3264270
May: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3201982
Welcome all newbies and regulars to this very friendly and chatty thread where we give lots of lovely tips on how to use up your stash and lots of support and encouragement if you need them.
Keep up the pampering and keep down the spending. Let’s make the naughty step an empty and lonely place this month (rather than one so long that it can be seen from space! ) - will this be the month when the "usual suspects" rein it in a bit? Let's see..... (but I doubt it!)
Remember - those products do nothing for you while they are locked in drawers, boxes and cupboards!
We are eternally grateful to Katie Clampet who set up this fab challenge in January 2010.
Here's her original challenge post:
"No buying any new toiletries, cosmetics, perfume etc... until I have used up ALL the ones I already have. I got a huge amount of (really nice) stuff for christmas but I am going to resist the urge to browse Boots, Asda, Superdrug etc, and pop another tub of cream, face scrub, shampoo or conditioner into my basket. I reckon the stuff I have will last me until possibly June. I have decided that the money I save I will put into my special holiday account.
Anyone else?"
Lots of us have taken part in the challenge over the past few months and are making great progress in reducing our stashes and unnecessary/excessive spending.
Regulars ignore this, but a quick resume is always helpful for newbies;
Why not add the challenge to your sig as a reminder?
We have a "Swaps Group" on Facebook when you can swap good condition items with other like-minded addicts. PM Sarah*a or xoxo or Trudji for more info on joining.
How about taking a bit of time to do a stock-take and see if there are any gaps in your stash that you might need to spend on this month? Some of us set a budget for the month for essential purchases or to help with withdrawal symptoms, others like to go cold-turkey!! Other ideas which some people find useful: Listing everything out so you can cross things off as used to increase the sense of achievement, and putting a sum of money in a pot each time you use up an item to save for something you really want, or simply to assist in making future essential purchases "cash neutral".
Remember the challenge is about making the most of your money, enjoying your products, finding which products really suit you best and are worth buying, giving yourself a well-deserved pampering and breaking the habit of buying for the sake of buying. In money-saving tradition, it should also be about making your products l-a-s-t as long as possible (although the temptation of using an unloved shower gel extravagently to finish it off is sometimes too much to bear!)
Brand new products (or opened perfume) sell well on ebay
Unsuitable products can be used for other jobs (shower gel/shampoo as handwash etc)
Some items can be returned to certain stores for exchange (for essential items or gifts!!) without a receipt
Unwanted items can be recycled as gifts or for gift hampers (saving the money you'd have spent on gifts)
Unsuitable items can be donated to charity as mentioned earlier.
It helps to avoid the places where temptation lurks for you; be it QVC, Boots, Bodyshop, the supermarket toiletries aisles, grabbit board, online toiletries browsing, seductive department store beauty counter offers etc. Remember retailers are making offers and promotions all the time, so there willl always be another deal!*
*Honest!
Good luck all for December and remember to keep popping in for inspiration and support, and to report your UU's and IN's.
Especially any Christmas Pressies -[STRIKE] we want a nosy and [/STRIKE]to keep your stash lists updated
Welcome to all newbies - the more the merrier . Please introduce yourselves so we can welcome you properly!
Oh - and anyone thinking "OMG my stash is FAR bigger than all of theirs, I cant possibly join" - believe you me, we have been doing this challenge for well over a year some of us - you wont scare us, and I can almost guarantee that someone somewhere will have had more and survived.... we are very supportive (and protective - so dont be scared !!) oh - and we are nosey!!
Useful abbreviations!
WIBA? - Will I Buy Again?
UU - Use Ups
IN - Self explanatory - stuff you've gained into your stash - warning, lines may be given out for unnecessary purchases or you may be sent to the naughty step!
WNBA - Will Not Buy Again!
Glitch - when a shop/online store make a pricing mistake so you end up paying less or even get freebies!
PYN(M/T/W/Th/F/Sa/Su) DELETE AS APPROPRIATE! - Paint Your Nails Monday/Tuesday...... it allows everyone to try and finish those dastardly nail varnishes with group support! You can never be too groomed for this thread Also see PY(T)N... - for toenails!
Splutterer - the stage where an item is nearing the end of it's life and spluttering - also the most annoying and seemingly never ending stage!
GWP - Gift With Purchase - a sample or mini sized item
HG - Holy Grail - this is the product you would go back for time and time again, it does the job brilliantly, and is either economical, or so fantastic price becomes no object!
NPI - Near Purchasing Incident (OMG we all have those!)
LHJ - Long Haul Job - for those products - love 'em or hate 'em - that never seem to end no matter how often you use them
PRCP -Pink Rose Candle Philosophy. From Erma Bombeck who said, 'If I had my life to live over again I would have burned the pink candle sculptured like a rose that melted in storage'. Don't keep things 'for best' or 'for a special occasion'. That day never arrives. Give the best to yourself now and enjoy it. (Thanks to McCulloch29 for introducing this thought provoking sentiment to us)
GA- for an out that was given away rather than binned or UU, to charity, as a present, or "just because!".
If anyone can think of any more we can add to the list so newbies won't be intimidated by our jargon!
Graduates
Here is a list of our lovely, fragrant ladies who have polished and pampered their way through their products and managed to get their toiletries stash under control. Ladies - congratulations You are an inspiration to the rest of us, xx . Thanks also to Inapickle who suggested we start the Graduate list. To join the list of graduates let us know by posting that you are graduating in big colourful letters, that way the OP can easily spot you and add you to the list, or better still - pm the OP as the thread can move really quickly! You may also wish to add how many products you have used up during the challenge, good luck ladies xx
1.mineallmine - graduated with honours March 2011
2.Bronnie - graduated with honours March 2011
3. lostinrates - graduated with honours around June 2010
And finally - in case you need to refer back to a previous stash list or product review - here are the links for the past few months challenge threads:
November: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3583027
October: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3520791
September: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3457221
August: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3392750
July: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3330436
June: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3264270
May: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/....php?t=3201982
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*sigh*
Still haven't updated my stash list - gonna leave it now until after xmas - would be no point doing it now (and that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it :rotfl:)
I'm looking forward to the Secret Santa - have my gifty ready to go
Thanks again trudji for organising it. Is it still open for anyone else to join in?? Whats the deadline for joinee's? 0 -
Me me me!!!!! I soooo need to join again! Went a bit AWOL last month, and had a bit of a rough few weeks. Realised last night how much I really wasn't taking care of myself very well - skin's all rough and dry, face looks awful! So pulled some of my nicer things out of ny stash and spent ages in the shower! I did however finally open my Gok set I got for Xmas last year!! It's ok, but I'm not so taken by it - I had been wondering about getting one as a gift for someone while it's on offer but don't think I'll bother.
I do have a UU finally too! A cocoa butter body wash (Boots extracts I think) wouldn't buy again- it dud the job but smelt a bit musty to me.
Am now full steam ahead to try to make some space in the bathroom!
Secret Santa sounds fun - how do I join?
Hope everyone is well. Will pop back to novembers thread in a sec and catch up on everything I've missed!! Xxxx0 -
Anything i use up will be put to red!
Bath
Aldi Sea Minerals Bath Foam
Hello Kitty,Liberty -Bath Bubbles
Shower
TK Maxx Designer Soap, Ocean x 2
TK Maxx Designer Soap, Unknown
Superdrug Sweet Snuggles, Sweetheart Mini Soaps x 6
Avon Naturals Strawberry and Guava Shower Gel
Boots Extracts 200ml Cranberry Body Wash
Knights Castle Soap, x4
Tesco Value Shower Gel 2x
1 Bar of Soap
Boots Candyfloss, Kiss Me Quick Soap
Hello Kitty, Liberty - Body Wash
Body lotion
Marks and Spencer, La Maison de Senteurs, Hand and Body Lotion, Juniper Noel
Avon Naturals Sugar Plum and Vanilla Hand and Body Lotion
Avon Rich Moisture Family Cream
Johnsons Firming Holiday Skin
Avon Spotlight Shimmer Moisturising Gel
Body Butter to test for Alba Science
Boots Extracts Cranberry Body Butter
Boots Extracts Cranberry Body Scrub
Hello Kitty Liberty Body Butter (Such a lovely tub)
Hello Kitty Liberty Body Wash
Hello Kitty Liberty Body Scrub
Hello Kitty Liberty Body Spray
Garnier Hydralock Light Moisturising Milk
Superdrug Clarity Blackhead Clearning Scrub
Other body products
Parfums Love Lost in Love, Body fragrance
Parfums Love You and Me, Body Fragrance
Parfums Love My Love, Body Fragrance
Parfums Love first Kiss, Body Fragrance
Creightons Bronze Ambition Natural Look Tanning Cream
Boots Cosmetic Super Soft Pleat
Tiama Passion Bodyspray
Tiama Truth Bodyspray
Superdrug Flirty Bodyspray
Superdrug Crush Bodyspray
1 x 2 ml Sample Sachet of Multi-Gyn ActiGel
Aldi Dentitex 125 ml Fresh Mint Toothpaste
Pearl Drops Party Sparkle Toothpaste
Hands, feet and face
Avon Solutions Sensitive Botanicals Gentle Toning Cleanser
Avon Solutions Sensitive Botanicals Gentle Day Moisturiser
Avon Footworks - Lavender Intensive Treatment Cream
Virgin Vie Cooling Foot Fizz
Superdrug Fragrant Florals Lavender Hand Lotion
Superdrug Fragrant Florals Rose Hand Lotion
Lacura Hand and Nail Cream
Body Shop Born Lippy Lipbalm Strawberry 3x
Body Shop Born Lippy Lipbalm Mango/Peach
Blistex Lip Balm
Carmex Lip Balm
Clinique Lip Gloss - Apricot
Clinique Lip Gloss - Air Kiss
2 x Jemma Kid Lip Gloss
Superdrug Little Green Tin Lip Balm, Apple
Vaseline Lip Therapy Lip Balm, Rosy Lips
Next Gold, Vanilla Lip balm
Hair products
Pantene Pro V Restoratives Night Renewal Nourishing Mist
Aussie Long Hair Shampoo
Aussie Long Hair Conditioner
Aussie Long Hair 3 min Wonder
Herbal Essences Dazzling Shine Shampoo 400 ml
Herbal Essences Dazzling Shine Conditioner 400 ml
Loreal Everstrong Reconstruct Shampoo 250 ml - Freebie to trial for Elle
Loreal Everstrong Reconstruct Conditoner 250 ml - Freebie to trial for Elle
Pantene Repair and Protect Repair and Protect Shampoo, Normal-Thick Hair (Freebie to trial for Supersavvyme)
Pantene Repair and Protect Repair and Protect Conditioner, Normal- Thick Hair (Freebie to trial for Supersavvyme)
Pantene Split End Serum -Normal-Thick Hair(Freebie to trial for Supersavvyme)
Pantene Fine Hair Aqualight Shampoo - Sample
Pantene Fine Hair Aqualight Conditioner - Sample
Pantene 2 Min Intensive Treatment - Sample
Pantene Normal-Thick Hair Repair and Protect Shampoo -Sample
Pantene Normal-Thick Hair Repair and Protect Conditioner - Sample
Pantene Normal-Thick Hair 2 min Deep Repair Masque
Herbal Essences - Hello Hydration Shampoo - Sample
Herbal Essences - Hello Hydration Conditioner - Sample
Loreal Elvive Triple Resist Shampoo - Sample
Pantene Protect and Smooth, Coloured Hair, Shampoo -Sample
Pantene Protect and Smooth, Coloured Hair, Conditioner - Sample
Pantene 2 min Colour Damage, Rescue Masque - Sample
Pantene Normal-Thick Hair Repair and Protect Shampoo -Sample
Pantene Normal-Thick Hair Repair and Protect Conditioner - Sample
Pantene Normal-Thick Hair 2 min Deep Repair Masque
Ojon Hair Serum - Sample
Perfume
J.LO Glow
Gap Blue
Ralph Lauren Romance
Beyonce Heat Rush
Burberry Body Sample
Escada Especially Sample
Skincare
Hello Kitty,Liberty - Body Scrub
Hello Kitty, Liberty - Body Butter
Palmers Skin Therapy Oil -Sample
Palmers Cocoa Butter Massage Lotion - Sample
Palmers Cocoa Butter Tummy Butter - Sample
Palmers Cocoa Butter Massage Cream - Sample
Origins Anti Aging Eye Treatment, Sample
1 x mystery facial wipes to test for Alba Science!
Primark Tea Tree Cleansing Wipes
Primark Sensitive Skin Wipes - x2
Good Things 15ml Miracle Mattifier, Moisturiser
Nivea Light Moisturising Day Cream
Pure Revatalising Cleanser
Triple Dry Deo
Avon Skin So Soft Deo
Dove Invisible Dry Deo
Nivea Energy Fresh Lemongrass Deo
Bio Oil 60 ml
Clinique Mini Liquid Facial Soap- Sample
Clinique Mini Clarifying Lotion - Sample
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion - Sample
Monu Professional Skincare - Neck and Bust Cream - Sample
Monu Professional Skincare - Auto Bronze Cream - Sample
Monu Professional Skincare - Auto Bronze Cream - Sample
Monu Professional Skincare - Enriched Body Cream - Sample
Monu Professional Skincare - Hand and Nail Cream - Sample
Make-up
Avon Ideal Shade Light Make Up
Collection 2000 Bronzing Pearls Miami Beach
W7 Cover Stick Concealer with Tea Tree Medium Deep
Next Face Complete Pallate - Bit of a mess but most eye shadows usable
Rimmel Pallate Sweet Seduction - Again bit of a mess, but blusher and some eye shadow usuable
Marks and Spencers 4 Eyeshadow Pallate - All usable
GOSH Copper Eye Dust
Marks and Spencers - Platimum Trio Eye Shadow - All usable
Boots Duo Eyeshadow - Mocha Latte - Both useable
Bourjois Noir Emeraude Eyeshadow
Bourjois Bleu Myosotis Eyeshadow
Clinique Colour Eyeshadow Quad -
Stargazer Eyeshadow Satin Earth 2x
Rimmel Colour Rush Eyeshadow, Grey Sparkles
Clinique Bottom Lash Mascara Black
Bourjois Rose Perle Eyeshadow
Bourjois Ultra Black Clubbing Mascara
Clinique High Impact Mascara Black
Avon Beyond Colour Mascara Navy
Avon Kajalstick Brick Bronze and Black
Avon Colourtrend Kajal Stick. Black and Warm Brown
Avon Smooth Mineral Midnight Mauve Eye Dust
Avon Kajal Stick - Dark Bronze
Avon Lip Gloss - Lilac
Avon Lip Radience - Rose Foil
Avon Colour Trend Mascara - Black
Avon Lipstick - Deep Bronze
Nail Polish etc..
Quickies 20 Nail Varnish Remover Pads
Elizabeth French Nail Polish - Mystery
Claire's Accessories Nail Polish - Purple Sparkly
Claire's Accessories Nail Polish- Metallic Green
Claire's Accessories Nail Polish - Dark Pink
Claire's Accessories Nail Polish - Sparkly Black
Claire's Accessories Nail Polish - Sparkly Silver
Claire's Accessories Nail Polish - Metallic Blue
Total on 1st December 2011 93 products
Goal for this month- Use everything up and ONLY buy when absolutly essentialTotal debts = [STRIKE]£3116[/STRIKE], [STRIKE]2216[/STRIKE] [STRIKE]£2066[/STRIKE][STRIKE]£1916[/STRIKE][STRIKE]£1766[/STRIKE][STRIKE]£1616[/STRIKE][STRIKE]£1466[/STRIKE][STRIKE]£1316[/STRIKE][STRIKE]£1166[/STRIKE][STRIKE]£1016[/STRIKE]£866
DMP £150 each month
Total paid off so far £2150
Debt Free by Jan 20130 -
Secret Santa sounds fun - how do I join?
Just PM Trudji with your address details and any allergies/major dislikes - ie: allergic to nuts/hate the smell of bananas etc
If you are uncomfortable swapping details on MSE there is a message on the FB group about it too and you can message her via there 0 -
I'm in again! I hope to be getting some lovely smellies but don't know that I will this year as smellies gifts seem to have become few and far between from friends. Maybe they're all on this challenge?
I've just got back from the picket lines and am absolutely freezing. DS was very well behaved and was the only child there. I'm proud of him, little fella Debt: 16/04/2007:TOTAL DEBT [strike]£92727.75[/strike] £49395.47:eek: :eek: :eek: £43332.28 repaid 100.77% of £43000 target.MFiT T2: Debt [STRIKE]£52856.59[/STRIKE] £6316.14 £46540.45 repaid 101.17% of £46000 target.2013 Target: completely clear my [STRIKE]£6316.14[/STRIKE] £0 mortgage debt. £6316.14 100% repaid.0 -
I,m in for December and am actually in before it starts:)skin feels nice from the serum I am trying....no idea what the brand is and they never tell you which is a shame.Looking forward to SS so I can have a look through stash and find some goodies for someone to enjoy:)0
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I'm in again!
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hi i'm in again, thanks for starting the thread again Sarah
I'll post my list when i get home but my challenge this month is to really hammer some pots and use some stuff up as i may be moving in Jan.
would like to finish at least:
one shampoo
one shower gel
one dry oil spray - hate it but it must go!
one body butter
one foot cream
one hand cream (best do my hands before i forget then lol)
one deodrant
one talc
one pack face wipes
one face wash
some will be easier than others but unless i start using things up i'm going to end up hauling loads of part used things to the new place.0 -
Thanks again to sarah*a for starting the thread
I'm in for December!
Here is my current list:
In use / Gone! / Swapsies/eBay
Bath
Lush Sakura bath ballistic
Lush Keep It Fluffy bath ballistic
HG bath product Lush Avobath
Shower
Lush It's Raining Men shower gel 100ml
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 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
The Body Shop Moringa Body Butter 50ml
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 Waterlily Antiperspirant & Deodorant 100ml
Boots Soltan Face Moisturising Suncare Cream SPF 30 50ml
Superdrug Solait Kids Sunshine Defence Green Roll-On SPF 30 75ml
Mystery deodorant
Gilette Satin Care Dry Skin Formula Shave Gel with Shea Butter 200ml
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
Soap & Glory Hair Supply 200ml
Boots Essentials Conditioner for Normal Hair 500ml as shaving cream
Lush American Cream conditioner 100ml
Batiste XXL Volume Dry Shampoo 200ml
Lush Cynthia Sylvia Stout Shampoo 100ml
Mark Hill Holiday Hair SPF 6 Sun Protection Spray 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
Body Shop Tea Rose Perfume Oil 15ml
Lush The Smell of Weather Turning 12g
Lancome Tresor Midnight Rose EDP 30ml
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
Nail polish
17 Fast Finish Nail Polish in Fury
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
Andrea Fulerton Gemstone Overcoat
Andrea Fulerton Oops Nail Varnish Clean Up
Barry M Instant Nail Effects in Black Magic
Barry M Nail Paint in Blue Moon
Barry M Nail Paint in Navy
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
Nails Inc Nail Colour in Cambridge
Nails Inc Nail Colour in Oxford
Nails Inc Nail Colour in Richmond
OPI Nail Lacquer in I'm Not Really A Waitress
OPI Nail Lacquer in Last Friday Night
OPI Nail Lacquer in Meet Me On The Star Ferry
OPI Nail Lacquer in Not Like The Movies
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
Rimmel Pro Matte Top Coat
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 One Hot Minute
Topshop Nails in Worlds End
17 Lasting Fix Nail Polish in Sherbet Lemon
Accessorize Nail Polish in Rose Gold
Barry M Nail Paint in Raspberry
17 Nail Art pink leopard print heart stickers
Accessorize Illusion Nail Polish in Electric Blue
Accessorize Nail Polish in Sunny Days
Andrea Fulerton Colour Nail Polish in Daisy
Andrea Fulerton Colour Nail Polish in Eliza
Andrea Fulerton Trio Nail Polish in Art Attack
Andrea Fulerton Trio Nail Polish in Rain Fall
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
Topshop Nails in AWOL
Revlon Nail Enamel in Facets of Fuschia
Nails Inc Nail Colour in Hyde Park Gate
Nails Inc Nail Colour in Wimbledon
Topshop Nails in Blue Monday
Topshop Nails in Smashing Pumpkin
Holy Grail base coat OPI Nail Envy
Holy Grail top coat Seche Vite
Holy Grail nail polish
Skincare
Lush Vanishing Cream moisturiser 45g
Boots Double Sided Cotton Wool Pads 100s
Lush Breath Of Fresh Air toner 250g
Lush Ultrabalm 45g
Vaseline Original 20g
Simple Spotless Skin Rapid Action Spot Zapper 15ml
Lush Oatifix face mask 45g
Lush 9 To 5 cleanser 95g
Lush Buche De Noel cleanser 100g
Lush Ultrabland cleanser 100g
Boots Double Sided Cotton Wool Pads 100s
Lush Vanishing Cream 45g
Lush Catastrophe Cosmetic face mask 45g
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
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
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
YSL Touche Eclat in Luminous Ivory
Accessorize Merged Eyeshadow in Moon Dust
Rimmel Special Eyes Precision Eye Liner Pencil in Panama
Rimmel Glam'Eyes Day 2 Night mascara
Benefit Posietint 4ml
Lancome Teint Miracle foundation in Lys Rose
Accessorize Card Palette in Rock Star
17 Trio Eyeshadow in Enraged
Revlon Soft on the Eyes Sheer Loose Eyeshadow Kit in Whisper Sweet Neutrals
Simple Kind To Eyes Eye Make Up Corrector Pen
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 lip gloss Benefit Benetint Lip Balm
Total on 1st December 2011 157 products
Goal for this month Same as always - not spending money except on essentials, eBaying a few things and generally keeping going as best as I can to get up to my target of 150 OUTs by February 2012 (a year since I joined the challenge).
Good luck everyone!"A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion LannisterMarried my best friend 1st November 2014Loose = the opposite of tight (eg "These trousers feel a little loose")Lose = the opposite of find/gain (eg "I'm going to lose weight this year")0 -
Count me in for December please!
Just knowing that I've signed up for this challenge gives me more discipline to resist the "checkout" button 0
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