No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in January 2012 Challenge!

xoxo_2

weesmiler wrote: »

Oh dear...I've got a brand new Pulp Friction in my stash...:( might just have to donate it to my step sister who loves all things S&G.

I expect a few of us have because it was in the OOTW set from Boots.

I'm not a fan of any of the S&G scrubs anyway but this one was awful I'll try it again before I give up on it though Then it can be chucked in my Mums direction, she'll use anything:rotfl:

adelight

Two UUs last night: John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo and St Ives Body Scrub. Both okay, would buy again if they were on a good offer (and my stash was low).
I'm determined to get through all my bottles which have only 2-3 applications worth left in them.

evilsquid1603

FannyAdams wrote: »

Evilsquid Yes I think the korres is from BP, I'm using the Mitchell and Peach shower gel at the mo, think that has SLS in too which is a crying shame!

Ohhh the elvive sounds interesting!

its SLS free but it uses ammonium lauryl sulphate and from what I've read so far seems to be along the same lines as SLS so i think i may add that to my list to avoid. it does smell gorgeous thou!

the l'oreal stuff is called EverPure, this is the american site for it: http://www.lorealparisusa.com/_us/_en/default.aspx#/?page=top{userdata//d+d//|diagnostic|main:brandpage:everpure|media:_blank|nav|overlay:_blank}

rosemary54

strange day!
morning at the docs having an ECG and blood tests very sweet nurse apologising for her cold hands when she kept moving my boobs to stick the pads on:rotfl:....anyway that was clear:)and I am going back on thursday to get blood results.Talked to a nurse friend who said it is very hard to find out from blood if you have thyroid probs and you may need more tests:(
went to dentists this afternoon....now ladies just imagine a polish James Martin with the most gorgeous blue eyes:):):):) pity (in some ways) he does not want to see me again for 6 months!

been trying to book transfers for when we go to Tenerife and got an eamil saying they have me booked down for two rooms(something DH is not telling me?!)I tried to see on the website but get error message so hope it gets sorted.
had a slight funny turn in town so came home without buying anything apart from food:A

DH out to see assistant at airport till 9 so catchin g up with stuff before work starts tomorrow.
found a new beauty room in the next village and prices are a lot lower than where I usually go even with no discount so may treat myself to a massage as being so good at not buying toiletries!

emsjune78

xoxo wrote: »

I expect a few of us have because it was in the OOTW set from Boots.

I'm not a fan of any of the S&G scrubs anyway but this one was awful I'll try it again before I give up on it though Then it can be chucked in my Mums direction, she'll use anything:rotfl:

Yep, I've got this too but luckily its way back in the stash pecking order anyway - plenty of other scrubs that have been in there longer! Using Breakfast Scrub atm and its ok although I think I prefer Flakeaway.

Three more UU from last night/this morning: Veet hair removal cream, finished off a big bottle on the OH's back, didn't suspect a thing about my ulterior motive for wanting the bottle used up!! :rotfl: WBA as although I don't like the smell it does work and cleanly removes hair

Had a lovely bath last night and used Bomb Cosmetics pink bath meltz - was a bit sceptical about how good this would be as although smelt gorgeous in the box was way smaller than, for example, a Lush bath bomb but I had no need to worry, was really moisturising even though I use a lot of bath water and smelt really nice. My skin was really soft afterwards and still is today. WBA for definite, have a few other varieties to get through first though, although they really should go to the back of the queue stash wise as they were for Christmas so newbies

Finally, used TBS Total Energy Exhilarating Body Wash sachet this morning - WNBA wasn't keen on the little black bits in it and I tend to prefer more vanilla type fragrances than something zesty like this, was pretty glad I didn't have a full bottle to use up

Also, I don't know that I should be aiding an abetting potential new purchases but.... noticed on my can of Diet Coke this morning that there's an offer on there for £10 off a £40 Benefit spend so good if you're splashing out anyway....

evilsquid1603

emsjune78 wrote: »

Also, I don't know that I should be aiding an abetting potential new purchases but.... noticed on my can of Diet Coke this morning that there's an offer on there for £10 off a £40 Benefit spend so good if you're splashing out anyway....

I've had 2L bottles that were £5 off £20 or £25 (can't remember which one) but you can only use it online.

Adela31

Nooo, Not a benefit offer... must resist, must resist...

I have a makeover booked with benefit this week, after buying a few bits before christmas... er a few few...

You lot are a bad influence!

ANYWAY, has anyone tried sending beauty stuff back or complaining? Like xoxo could send a letter to s and g saying how she felt? Rather than JUST bin an item.

Adela31

Just checked the coke website, if you claim a code you care entered into a £100 draw, going to be giving that a go (I already drink a whole lot of diet coke)

Carolyn12

Hi all!
One UU for me- a mini Arran Aromatics shampoo-used as a shower gel- WIBA? No, but I would like to try other things from their range.
On to a mini Asprey shower gel in my gym bag.

xoxo wrote: »

Has anyone tried the S&G Pulp-Friction Fruity Foam Scrub?

I tried it this morning and URGH! It was so difficult to wash off, and applying it was like spreading thick PVA glue on :eek: The smell wasn't too great either. Not looking forward to using it again that's for sure :rotfl:

I also have this, I was hoping it was going to be better than the damn awful Flakeaway that I still have on the go. :mad:

Re: HappyHair- I would really like to try this, and will once my current stash is finished- I went to buy it when the half price haircare deal was on in MrS...but they didn't have the one I wanted.

xoxo_2

Adela31 wrote: »

ANYWAY, has anyone tried sending beauty stuff back or complaining? Like xoxo could send a letter to s and g saying how she felt? Rather than JUST bin an item.

I've tried it before with another S&G product (one of the conditioners I think?) and ended up with a free giant tub of Flake Away:eek: I don't dare complain again I don't want any more of that stuff...ever....:rotfl: