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No buying unnecessary toiletries in March - Challenge

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  • SuiDreams
    SuiDreams Posts: 2,393 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    2 UU, both free samples not really impressed with either of them, so the remaining sachets will be added to the GA pile.

    UU Loreal Youth Code luminize Serum 1 sachet
    UU Nivea Pure & Natural Moisturiser 1.5ml sachet

    I think the body butter I opened last night will be added to the GA pile as its just way too perfumed for me.
  • Willowbee
    Willowbee Posts: 713 Forumite
    500 Posts
    edited 27 March 2012 at 5:14PM
    Oh my goodness! Another IN that I forgot about - I bought the YOU magazine anti-ageing box. I've had a complete meltdown this week :eek: (It hasn't arrived yet but I had totally forgotten that I ordered it - I blame the brainfog)

    On a happier note, I also love the Garnier Essentials 2-in-1 make up remover. I'm almost at the end of my first bottle & was so impressed that I have two more 'in stock'. I mainly use it as an eye make-up remover - it's so gentle and effective and as it is 150ml it lasts ages. It's brill :T AND super-cheap (mine was on offer so worked out at £1.50 a bottle.) It may even be my HG eye make-up remover. It's also useful for low-energy days in the same way as face wipes are, but it's much better for my sensitive skin :D
  • Fiasco55
    Fiasco55 Posts: 1,347 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    edited 27 March 2012 at 9:12PM

    I wonder if anyone on here can help me- I am looking for an amazing red lip gloss. I want something fairly sheer, but with a nice slick of colour too. I have dark hair and fair skin and should suit red lippy but I struggle to find the right shade. Happy to splash out a bit for a lovely one.

    I love Chanel lip gloss and I use Bubble Gum which is a stunning red shade. When I have it on a frequently get stopped and asked what I am using. Also is isn't "sticky" and it lasts. It is pricey but I find it to be a superior gloss.
    No buying toiletries Graduated May 2017
    Decluttered 2016 2469 items, 2017 1580 items :j
    2018 3060 items
    Sealed Pot Challenge No 038
  • seasideDreamer
    seasideDreamer Posts: 1,363 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    Two more UU for me phew Ill have nothing left at this rate:eek:
    Atrixo handcream, now on my last handcream, had to take the home cream into work and everything.
    Gok Gorgeous shower gel
    Debt free and busy treating myself:)

    No more toiletries/make up until I've used what I've got stashed since Jan 2011, graduated October 2012. Restocked Dec 13..damn those sales
  • Mingle
    Mingle Posts: 537 Forumite
    I have 2 more outs!
    Lush ice blue soap- NO NO NO NO NO NO! AWFUL!
    Rose water- Yes, I love this as my toner :)


    Hope you're all enjoying the weather :)
  • Willowbee
    Willowbee Posts: 713 Forumite
    500 Posts
    Some used ups to make up for all my ins:

    29. Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil (100ml) - WBA as I love this. Smells lovely and sinks in quickly. Less energy needed that most body lotions. (I have three more to enjoy, all bought cheap on eBay :))
    30. Aveda Smooth Infusion Shampoo (10ml) - WNBA as it made my hair frizzy!
    31. Aveda Smooth Infusion Conditioner (10ml) - WNBA
  • Itzybitzy
    Itzybitzy Posts: 949 Forumite
    Meant to say...just login Joliebox Items as mine has gone awol atm and they are sending out a replacement! x
    Total 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 :D
    Debt Free by Jan 2013
  • scrappie_2
    scrappie_2 Posts: 443 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    edited 27 March 2012 at 8:39PM
    Valm or Rosmery??? Was it one of you saying that your HG mask was Decleor??? Purifying mask is £12.95 on cheapsmells.. Clay mask 50ml is £13.95. Still not cheap - but a bargin for Decelor!!

    200ml Clay mask £17.95!!!!!

    Thought I may as well take a look as willowbee mentioned it:rotfl::rotfl:

    Oh my word I already have three items in my basket......... I'm heading for trouble



    Toruble calling

    Thanks Willowbee!! Got myself a moisturiser and an aftersun for my big Vegas trip later on in the year :T:T:T
    Scrappie:p
    No Buying Toiletries in 2013


    SPC # 1336
    VSP #54

  • Willowbee
    Willowbee Posts: 713 Forumite
    500 Posts
    Oh no! :eek:

    Scrappie - I wasn't sure if I should mention the sale here! Totally my fault if you cave in :o I was soooooo tempted by the masks and the prices are very good but I realised I have a pile of masks...(Mind you, I have a pile of moisturisers and I still bought the matt lotion :o) Very excited about my 50ml salon size rose oil though - it will last me ages, in a nice way :-)
  • hiya everyone!

    UU's:

    Max factor exilir foundation - Not too bad, I may invest in this after I finish my other foundations

    Estee Lauder resilience lift sample - very nice sample, but not sure if I would spend that kind of money on this

    Chanel - vitalumiere aqua sample - I needed something with a bit more coverage, but overall a great product. A shame Chanel is so expensive

    Cle de peau la creme sample - ok way too expensive, WNBA ever ever ever haha I could buy a good handbag with that kind of money lol but it is a very moisturizing face cream
    No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries Challenge
    TOTAL UU's in 2012: 588
    Total UU's in 2013: 210
    INS for 2013 starting March: 8
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