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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in December Challenge
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Rosemary - it seems to be a MSE software glitch - others have reported the same thing:https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3617949
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HTH0 -
I'm in again, I joined so late last month, and I'm just starting to enjoy myself!
Unfortunately one IN to report: VO5 Hot Oil treatments. I love these and my hair is looking so haggard recently that I couldn't resist... Will hopefully have some UUs to report by the end ofthe week.:jNo buying toiletries in November: Unnecessary money spent £0.00/ UUs 9/INs 00 -
I'm in again
Red text means I'm using it!
Grey means I finished it this month! (Not keeping a records of previous months UU's anymore!)
BODY BUTTER
Boots Cocoa Butter - 200ml
BS Coconut Shimmer - 200ml
N-Spa Raspberry Milkshake - 250ml
Boots Sanctuary - 50ml
BS Satsuma 50ml
BS Mango 50 ml
BODY LOTION
Athens Treasures Exotic Fruits
Johnsons holiday skin
Vie body serum
Ghost Body lotion
BS Peach
BS Mango
Hugo Boss Pure purple
Gucci Rush
Spa relax
Thierry Mugler Alien
BS Moroccan Rose
BODY SCRUB
Sanctuary Mande Lular
Vie scrub
BS Satsuma
DEODORANT
Sure APD spray x 2
Sure APD spray
Dove APD spray
Dove deodorant (handbag)
HAIR - SHAMPOO
Herbal Essence shampoo
HAIR - CONDITIONERS - ALL USED UP:j:A
HAIR - OTHER
Goldwell sleek perfection
Charles Worthington Hair serum
Body Shop Macadamia straghtening balm
KMS soft wax
The Body Shop coconut oil
Avon advance techniques mirror shine spray
Tommyguns leave in conditioner
Tommyguns smooth finishing cream
FACE
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish x 2
BS Cucumber Cleanser
Liz Earle treatment mask
Clinique Face Wash
BS Cucumber toner
BS Vitamin E exfoliator
Elemis Skin Buff x 2
Vichy Normaderm
Simple moisturiser
Elemis rejuvenating mask
BS Vitamin E facial oil
Liz Earle moisturiser x2
BS Aloe day cream
L’Oreal toner
L’Oreal cleansing milk
Guinot mini’s x 4
Nivea Q10 anti-wrinkle cream
Nelson pure and clear gel
BS Vitamin E illuminating cream
Avon solutions day cream
Avon solutions day and night cream
Simple day cream
Simple face wash
Olay total effects wake up wonder
L’Oreal Revitalift eye cream
BS Vitamin E eye cream
Avon Solutions eye gel
Liz Earle skin tonic
Liz Earle face scrub
Liz Earle eye lotion
Avon bontanicals eye cream
Clinique dramatically different moisturiser
Clinique clarifying lotion
Clinique liquid face soap - full size
Clinique liquid face soap - travel size
Clinique even better moisturiser
Clinique all about eyes x 2
Clinique face scrub
Clinique age defense moisturiser
Nelsons facial wash
Nelsons moisturiser
Nelsons face wipes
Liz Earle Cleanse and Polish
L'Oreal Revitalift eye cream
L'Oreal day moisturiser
Boots No.7 face wipes
SHOWER GEL
BS Satsuma x 2
BS Mango
Original Source - Lemon showergel
OTHER
Molton Brown hand wash
Vie hand cream
6 various bath bombs
Prada soap
Sanctuary hand cream
Molton Brown hand cream (home)
Avon Hand cream (work)
L'Occitaine Hand cream (handbag)
Thierry Mugler Angel hand cream
BS Almond nail/cuticle treatment
I don't really have a 'stash' of make-up as I use everything I have so won't be posting that. Also not posting my sachets as I'm not sure MSE's servers could cope!0 -
Hair
Lush I Love Juicy Shampoo 250g
Lush American Cream Conditioner 250g
[STRIKE]Lush American Cream Conditioner 250g[/STRIKE]
Lush No Drought Dry Shampoo
Redken Extreme CAT Treatment
Lush R n B Hair Moisturiser
Moroccan Oil 25 ml
John Frieda Shine Shock Treatment
[STRIKE]John Frieda Miraculous Recovery Treatment[/STRIKE]
Hair Styling
Garnier Fructis Mousse
Aussie Shine and Hold Hair Spray
Body Wash
[STRIKE]Lush Chai Shower Gel 500g[/STRIKE]
Lush Magic Shower Jelly
Lush Magic Shower Jelly
Lush Jungle Shower Jelly
Lush Party On Shower Jelly
[STRIKE]Lush Banana Moon Soap[/STRIKE]
Lush Summer Fruits Soap
Lush Love Soap
Lush Angels Delight Soap
Lush Karma Soap
Lush Almond and Coconut Smoothie
Body Scrub
L’Oreal Exfotonic
Garnier Sugar Scrub
Body Lotions/Butter
Lush Vanilla Dee-Lite
Dove Hydro Lotion
TBS Pink Grapefruit Body Butter
S&G The Righteous Butter
Hands and Feet
TBS Peppermint Foot Scrub
Lush Fair Trade Foot Lotion
Dove Hand Cream
Sally Hansen Cuticle Cream
Face
Avene Cleanance Soapless Gel Cleanser
Missha Cleansing Oil
Simple Oil Balancing Face Scrub
[STRIKE]Simple Oil Balancing Face Scrub[/STRIKE]
Avene Cleanance Toner
[STRIKE]Avene Cleanance Toner
Avene Cleanance Lotion[/STRIKE]
Avene Hydrance Legere Lotion
Avene Cleanance K
[STRIKE]Avene Cleanance K[/STRIKE]
Boots Vitamin E SPF 15 Eye Cream
Avene Ystheal Eye Cream
Avene Thermal Spring Water
[STRIKE]Avene Thermal Spring Water[/STRIKE]
Avene Thermal Spring Water Mini
Biore UV Perfect ace Milk SPF 50
TBS Seaweed Ionic Clay Face Mask
Burts Bees Pomegranate Lip Balm
There's my update after the UU from last month!Emergency Fund - £8572.39 / £10,000 :: Mortgage OP 2025 - £LISA 24/25 - £3200 / £4000 :: NSD 2025 - 2 / 150 :: Books Read: 1 / 52 :: Decluttering - 4 / 1000Engaged 9th December 2010 :: Married 29th October 2015 :: Bought a House 13th January 20170 -
Rosemary - it seems to be a MSE software glitch - others have reported the same thing:https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3617949
contact the forum team: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumteam.php
and tell them you have a technical problem - they may be able to sort it - there's a form to fill in with all the info.
HTH
got annoyed today when 2 unsolicited callers put the phone down on me:mad::mad::mad::mad:I was not rude esp to the 2nd as I explained I was cleaning my teeth which is why I sounded odd.
went to flower club and won an arrangement in the raffle:j:j:j
just got some hair colour to test in the post in ahuge envelope and it had all come out of the box but thankfully not out of individual parts!had an email from GH mag who sent it asking what I thought of it errr it came today and said dont use until you do a 48 hour test patch!!!!
also just tried a sample of Boss bottled for a survey yeuk so sweet def not for my DH0 -
Happy December everybody!
Thanks for starting the new thread Sarah.
Really excited cos I have a load of UUs, will report imminently when I remember what they are.
However, there is also an IN to report........just returned from Christmas shopping in Birmingham. I don't live there but hubby and I decided to go somewhere different for shopping and stay overnight. My husband doesn't 'do' trains except in empty first class compartments (he claims not to dislike trains per se but finds being crammed in with other people disconcerting. He should try commuting into Leeds every morning, that would cure him!) so London was out, Manchester is too close to home and Glasgow and Bristol are too far away. So Birmingham it was, and it was lovely. Anyway whilst in Boots buying Benefit set (for somebody else!) and under influence of free plastic thimble of pink champagne decided that in order to take advantage of 'spend £50 and get £12 in free points' offer I should buy something else. Yes, I could have stockpiled toothpaste or something boring but I didn't. I bought a S&G 'peaches and clean' cleanser for £7. Ha!
Actually, not sure who the defiant 'ha!' was aimed at. Think I needed a break from the austerity regime. At least £7 is a cheap thrill!
BTW Tillyvision, liked the 'haggard hair' description. Think we've all felt like that!0 -
Count me in again please.
My Updated Stash List
In use are in purple and used up are [STRIKE]striked through[/STRIKE]
Face
Facial Washes
Amie Morning Clear Purifying Facial Wash
Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Control Cleanser
Garnier Soft Essentials Foaming Cream Wash
Garnier PureActive Exfo-Brusher Wash
Loreal Perfect Clean Foaming Cream Wash
Neutrogena Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control Daily Foam Wash
Simple Kind to Skin Moisturising Facial Wash
Simple Spotless Skin Triple Action Face Wash
Simple Kind To Skin Refreshing Facial Wash Gel
Tea Tree Exfoliating Cream Wash
Witch Gentle Exfoliating Face Wash
Witch Oil Control Foaming Face Wash
Facial Scrubs
Superdrug Vitamin E Facial Scrub
Facial Moisturisers
Amie Morning Dew Matte-Finish Moisturiser
Clean and Clear Advantage Spot Control Moisturiser
Garnier Soft Essentials Complete Cleansing Milk
Garnier Soft Essentials Day Moisturiser
Simple Kind to Skin Replenishing Rich Moisturiser
Superdrug Cleanser and Eye Makeup Remover
Superdrug Mud Therapy Rasberry Exfoliating Mask
Superdrug Vitamin E Illuminating Moisture Cream
Superdrug Vitamin E Gentle Eye Cream
Tea Tree Moisturiser
Witch Anti-Blemish Redness Relief Moisturiser
Facial Wipes and other stuff
Superdrug Baby Wipes
Tea Tree Cleansing Wipes x 2
Tzone Nose Pore Strips
Tzone Skin Rescue Spot Zapper
Palmers Cocoa Butter Lip Butter Dark Chocolate and Peppermint
Palmers Cocoa Butter Lip Butter Dark Chocolate and Cherry
Palmers Cocoa Butter Moisturising Lip Balm
Clearasil Ultra Deep Pore Treatment Toner
Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Seal-To-Clear Gel
Body
Body Sprays and Deodorant
Charlie Star Body Spray
Charlie Star Body Spray
Charlie Secret Body Spray
Dove Original Deodorant
Sure Women Crystal Clear Aqua
Impulse Tease Body Spray
So? Body Spray
So? Kiss Me Body Spray
Superdrug 48 Hour Protection Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
Perfume
Ghost Cherish Perfume
Avril Lavigne Black Star
So? Sinful Perfume
So? Kiss Me Perfume
Yves St. Laurent Elle Perfume
Evelyn & Crabtree Lily eau de toilette sample
Shower Gel/Wash
Dove Mini Triple Moisturising Beauty Care Body Wash
Gillette for Women Satin Care Shaving Gel
Nature Organics Soothing Shower Gel sachet
Nature Organics Soothing Shower Gel sachet
Imperial Leather Japanese Spa Foamburst
Vosene kids Afterswim Hair & Body Wash
Iden Bee Propolis Body Wash Sachet
Superdrug Cranberry and Pomegranate Shower Gel
Superdrug Mango and Papaya Shower Gel
Superdrug Coconut and Shea Butter Shower Gel
Moisturisers/Body Lotion/Body Butter
Lula Bloom Blooming Sensational Body Lotion
Lula Bloom Blooming Beautiful Body Butter
Palmers Cocoa Body Butter Sachet
Palmers Cocoa Butter Body Lotion
Palmers Cocoa Butter Fragrance Free Body Lotion
Palmers Cocoa Butter Body Cream
Palmers Cocoa Butter Concentrated Cream
Palmers Cocoa Butter Skin Smoothing Lotion
Palmers Cocoa Butter Skin Therapy Oil
Palmers Cocoa Butter Moisturising Body Oil
Palmolive Naturals Shower Milk
Superdrug Cocoa Butter Body Lotion
Tesco Cocoa Butter Body Lotion
Palmers Cocoa Butter Body Butter
Bio Oil
Hand/Foot Stuff
The Colour Institute Hand and Foot Lotion
Scholl Deep Moistusing Foot Cream
Tesco Vitamin E Hand & Nail Cream
Tesco Protecting Antibacterial Hand Gel
Hair Removal
Nair Hair Remover Sensitive
Nair Ultra Hair Removal Cream
Hair
Shampoo
Alberto VO5 Fade Defy Elixr Colour Protect Shampoo
Charles Worthington Takeaways Frizz Smoothing Shampoo
Dove Shampoo
Herbal Essenses Ignite My Colour Shampoo
James Brown Scandalous Rich Moisturiing Shampoo
Inecto Pure Coconut Oil Moisture Infusing Shampoo
John Frieda Radiant Red Shampoo
Loreal Elvive Full Restore Replenshing Shamooo Sachet
Superdrug Colour Protect Shampoo
TREsemme Shampoo Sachet
Happy Hair Days Coconut and Marshmallow Shampoo
Iden Bee Propolis Shampoo Sachet
Batiste Dry Shampoo Clean and Classic Original
Superdrug Away with the Fairies Dry Shampoo
Superdrug Away with the Fairies Dry Shampoo
Superdrug Away with the Fairies Dry Shampoo
Conditioner
Alberto VO5 Fade Defy Elixr Colour Protect Conditioner
Dove Conditioner
Inecto Pure Coconut Oil Moisture Infusing Conditioner
John Frieda Radiant Red Conditioner
Superdrug Colour Protect Conditioner
Loreal Elvive Colour Protect Protecting Masque
Boots Coconut Leave In Conditioner
TREsemme Conditioner Sachet
Happy Hair Days Coconut and Marshmallow Conditioner
Agadir Argan Oil Daily Moisturising Conditioner sachet
Agadir Argan Oil Hair Treatment Sachet
Iden Bee Propolis Conditioner Sachet
Iden Bee Propolis Treatment Sachet
Styling Products
Superdrug Mousse
Superdrug Extra Firm Hold Hairspray
TREsemme Salon Silk Serum
TREsemme Heat Defence Spray
Hair Dye
Schwarzkopf LIVE Luminance in Radiant Red
Shwarzkopf LIVE Colour XXL Colour Foam in Violet Berry Burst
Other
Tesco Sun Protection Sensitive 30SPF
Macleans White and Shine Mini Toothpaste
Tesco Soleil Suncare 50SPF Sun Lotion
Cuticura Hand Hygiene Wipes
Aquafresh Ultimate 20ml Tube
Sensodyne Pro-Namel Gentle Whitening Toothpaste
Colgate Plax Alcohol Free Mouthwash
Colgate Plax Alcohol Free Mouthwash
Makeup
Eyshadows
2 True Eyeshadow Dazzlers in Light Purple
BeautyUK Eyeshadow Collection
MUA Eyeshadow in Green
2True Eyeliner Dazzler in Purple
Scarlet and Crimson Dazzling Eye Shimmer Rollerball in Black
MUA Eyeshadow in Shade 17
Stargazer Eyeshadow in Purple
Scarlette and CrimsonTrio Cream Eyeshadows in Silver, Black and Pink
ELF Duo Eyeshadow Cream in Blueberry
No 7 (I think) Rollerball Eyeshadow in Bronze
Barry M Fine Glitter Dust in Purple
Scarlette and Crimson Dazzling Eye Rollerball in Blue
No 7. Eyeshadow Rollerball in White
Barry M Dazzle Dust in Purple
ELF Brightening Eye Colour in Silver Lining
Miss Sporty Fabulous Eyes Eyeshadow Pencil in Green With Envy
ELF Duo Eyeshadow Cream in Sugar Cookie
Barry M Dazzle Dust in Green
2True Eyeshadow Dazzlers in White
2True Eyeshadow Dazzlers in Blue
Unbranded Faceshimmer in White
Urban Decay Naked eyeshadow palette
Fashionista Eyeshadow Amorous Shade 33
Eyeliners
ELF Eyeliner and Shadow Stick in Smoke/Black
ELF Eyeliner and Shadow Stick Blue/Midnight
ELF Shimmer Eyeliner Pencil in Teal
ELF Shimmer Eyeliner Pencil in Black
ELF Brightening Eyeliner Black
Beauty UK Glitter Eyeliner in Blue
Scarlet and Crimson Punk Your Eyes Liquid Eyeliner
2True Twist 'n' Line Eyeliner in Gold
2True Effortless Liquid Eyeliner in Black
Unbranded Kohn Eyeliner in Blackest Black
2True Twist 'n' Line Eyeliner in Purple
Miss Sporty Mini-Me Eye Liner in Purple
Unbranded Kohn Pencil in Electric Blue
Miss Sporty Mini Me Eyeliner in Black Raven
GOSH Eyeliner Pen in Black
2True Twist 'n' Line Eyeliner in Emerald Green
Miss Sporty Mini Me Eyeliner in Black Raven
2True Twist 'n' Line Eyeliner in Blue
2True Twist 'n' Line Eyeliner in Blue
GOSH Velvet Touch Eyeliner in Blue Moon
ELF Mineral Eyeliner in Midnight
2True Twist 'n' Line Eyeliner in Black
ELF Shimmer Eyeliner Pencil in Purple
ELF Shimmer Eyeliner Pencil in Green
GOSH Velvet Touch Eyeliner in Purple Stain
2True Twist 'n' Line in Pure White
ELF Shimmer Eyeliner Pencil in Green
Fashionista Fashion Secret Gel Eyeliner (Don't know shade number)
Collection 2000 Intense Colour Supersoft Kohl Pencil in French Kiss
Collection 2000 Intense Colour Supersoft Kohl Pencil in Peacock Feather
Mascaras
NYC Lash Precise Defining Mascara
Miss Sporty XXL Long Mascara
No 7. Ezquisite Curl Mascara
ELF Wet Gloss Lash and Brow Clear Mascara
Collection 2000 Extreme Coloured Lengthening Mascara in Teal
Loreal Volume Million Lashes Mascara
Miss Sporty XX Volume Mascara
Maybelline Great Lash Mascara in Blackest Black
Rimmel Glam Eyes Day 2 Night Mascara
Collection 2000 Super Size Fat Lash Mascara
Lipstick
ELF lipstick in Runway Pink
ELF Lip Stain in Lucky Lady
ELF Lip Primer and Plumper
2True Glossywear Lipstick in Shade 6
Miss Sporty Lipstick in Peach Passion
Lipgloss
ELF Conditioning Lip Balm
ELF Plumping Lip Gloss in Ruby Kiss
Elite Repulp Lipgloss in Pink
Unbranded Lipgloss in Pink
Elite Repulp Gloss in Brown
MUA Lipgloss in Shade 2
Miss Sporty Be Connected Lipgloss in Red Digital
Miss Sporty Be Connected Lipgloss in Pink
Benefit Her Glossinesss
Miss Sporty Be Connected Lipgloss in Pink
2True Lipgloss in Shade 7
2True Lipgloss
MUA Lipgloss in Shade 4
ELF Hypershine Gloss in Flirt
ELF Plumping Lip Glaze in Fire Coral
Maybelline Watershine Gloss
Miss Sporty Ultra Shine Gloss in Envy Me
Foundation/Powders
ELF Translucent Matifying Powder
Miss Sporty So Clear Pressed Powder
Benefit High Beam
Miss Sporty So Matte Perfect Stay Pressed Powder
ELF Complexion Perfection Powder
Miss Sporty So Clear Pressed Powder
Miss Sporty LightEnergy Radiant Look Foundation
ELF Clarifying Pressed Powder
ELF Tinted Moisturiser in Ivory
ELF Booster
ELF All over Colour Stick in Lilac Petal
ELF All Over Colour Stick in Persimmon
GOSH Foundation Primer Cream
Witch Anti-Blemish Skin Primer
Concealers
Witch Concealer
MeMeMe Flawless Concealer
Nail Polishes
ELF Nail Polish in Berry Pink
ELF Nail Polish in Pearl Pink
ELF Nail Polish in Royal Purple
MUA Nail Polish in Green
2True Nail Polish in Purple
Miss Sporty Nail Polish in Teal
Stargazer Nail Polish in Purple
Rimmel London 60 Seconds Nail Polish in Purple
Nails Inc Nail Varnish in Victoria
Other
Superdrug Brightening Eye Drops
Superdrug Nourishing Nail Polish Remover Pads
Superdrug Little Blue Tin
Vaseline Tin
Simple Kind To Eyes Eye Makeup Corrector Pen
ELF Nourishing Cuticle Pen
Superdrug Nail Varnish Remover
Green People Sun Lotion SPF15 sachet
2019 Wins
1/25
£2019 in 2019
£10/£20190 -
I'm in.
I REALLY need to do a stash list but don't have time with the dissertation from hell/exams/essays etc. Please don't be offended if you don't see me around too much ladies, i'll be with you in spirit!0 -
........just returned from Christmas shopping in Birmingham. I don't live there but hubby and I decided to go somewhere different for shopping and stay overnight.
Did you have a look round the German Market - busy isn't it :eek: I've never seen it as busy as it is this year! The weekends are horrendous!
I wish I'd known you were going to be in brum - I popped into Boots today to do my good deed for the week - I had an extra 500 points voucher for today only and I decided I wasn't going to use it so gave it away :T :T yay! meWould have been nice to give it someone from here but it went to a lady who was with her very confused looking mother and I overheard their conversation and - basically - she was letting her mum have the 'free' item from the 3 for 2 because she got the points so I thought she deserved the extra points
Am watching the penny pinching guide on ch4 and the coupon woman is annoying me0 -
sarah i believe in that kind of karma as well. I once had a spare £5 off voucher for Lidl so i gave it to a lady with two trolly's full and a little chaplet with her.0
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