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No buying unnecessary toiletries in May - Challenge

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  • sunshineyday
    sunshineyday Posts: 743 Forumite
    Stoptober Survivor
    Forgot to mention my Non Bought In - Garnier Intensive Body Lotion 7 Days Challenge samples - 7 x 6ml.

    6ml a day!! They are kidding. I think I might stretch it to 4 days at the most.

    Blimey, the beauty boxes discussion is taking over again.... just to reassure newbies this is the NO BUYING toiletries thread....

    Or do you kid yourself that because they are samples mostly, it isn't buying??!!! :D

    Perhaps I'm a lone voice but I do think that there's an awful lot of encouragement to buy toiletries involved here. :p

    OK, yes we should all be looking to find our HG's and the only way to do that is to try and buy, but these boxes seem to be taking over!

    I hope I haven't upset any of you, but why not have a separate 'Beauty Box Buyers' thread - and if something is really good or really useless report back on it here?

    Failing that, just rename this thread to 'The Toiletries Discussion Thread'... :)


    Hi And, (have highlighted the part of your post I'm responding to in purple, hope you don't mind) there is a separate thread for beauty boxes already, if anyone is interested it's here: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3863595

    no uu's to report, but no 'ins' either,
    hope everyone's well, happy pampering, xo
  • SuiDreams
    SuiDreams Posts: 2,393 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Still have a couple of splutterers, hopefully some more UU this week. Need to remove Nail Varnish tonight only did them on Sunday and they are badly chipped already. Getting gel colours again next week but going to start having more regular breaks.

    Sorry have one more in a give away from my sister, from last months shesaidbeauty box. Don't need any more Nail Varnish, but she can't use it because of her job.

    So in Filthy Gorgeous Nail Varnish 10ml in vampish.
  • SuiDreams
    SuiDreams Posts: 2,393 Forumite
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    By the way are you feeling better now Willowbee
  • Itzybitzy
    Itzybitzy Posts: 949 Forumite
    I need this thread to declare my Beauty Box IN's haha

    The stronger among us should be able to resist the temptation :P I am not classing myself as one of them haha
    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
  • Zoe.
    Zoe. Posts: 174 Forumite
    edited 19 May 2012 at 11:14PM
    Bath
    M&S Essential Extracts grapefruit bath cream 500ml
    Lush Creamy Candy bubble bar
    The Body Shop soothing shower cream (like it better for baths) 60ml

    Shower
    [strike]Hello Kitty shower gel 60ml[/strike]
    M&S Essential Extracts grapefruit shower gel 250ml
    H&M Pear & Cucumber shower gel 250ml

    Bodycare
    The Body Shop Passion Fruit body butter 200ml

    Mascara
    No7 Exceptional Definition mascara 4.5ml
    Clinque High Impact mascara 3.5ml

    Eyeshadow
    Boots Doey-Eyed eye palette (4 eyeshadows)
    No7 Stay Perfect in True Gold 25
    Natural Collection duo (Frost shimmer/aqua shimmer)
    17 Glitter eyeshadow in Night Sky


    Eyeliner
    [STRIKE]Natural Collection eye lines in Soft Grey[/STRIKE]
    17 Photo Flawless eye pencil in Carbon black/Copper
    17 Liquid Eyeliner in Black

    [STRIKE]Unbranded lilac eyeliner[/STRIKE]

    Face
    Une 100% Mineral Foundation
    Nivea Visage Young tinted moisturiser
    Unbranded pink blush


    Lipstick/lipgloss
    Sally Hansen Lacquer Shine lip gloss in Orchid
    Sally Hansen Natural Beauty lipstick in Pink Blossom
    17 Ultimate Volume lip gloss in Very Berry
    [STRIKE]Unbranded pink lip gloss[/STRIKE]

    Soap
    The Body Shop fruit soaps

    Deodorant
    Dove Go Fresh waterlily and freshmint roll-on
    Palmolive Soft & Gentle aerosol in passion flower & black orchid


    Body spray/perfume
    Natural Collection Apple and Lime body spray 150ml
    Lynx Attract for her 150ml
    TBS Lychee Blossom body mist 100ml
    TBS Japanese Cherry Blossom perfume 50ml
    Hollister Laguna Beach body mist 250ml
    D&G 3 L'Imperatrice Eau De Toilette 100ml

    Face wipes
    Wilko Skin Therapy 4in1 Fragranced Facial Wipesx25

    Cleanser
    Neutrogena Visibly Clear pink grapefruit foam wash

    Face scrub
    Neutrogena Visibly Clear pink grapefruit scrub

    Moisturiser
    Good Things Miracle Mattifier moisturiser 100ml
    Aldi Lacura Aqua-Complete moisturiser 50ml

    Face mask
    Good Things Five Minute Facial

    Toner
    Botanics Rosewater Toner 150ml

    Hair styling
    Charles Worthington Results heat protection spray
    Bristows Conditioning Hold hairspray 300ml



    Haircare
    [STRIKE]Wella Lifetex Colour Protection shampoo 250ml[/STRIKE]
    [STRIKE]Avon Planet Spa Mediterranean Olive Oil hair mask 200ml[/STRIKE]
    Superdrug Tea Tree & Peppermint shampoo 300ml
    Superdrug Tea Tree & Peppermint conditioner 250ml

    The Body Shop Ice Blue shampoo 250ml
    Superdrug Coconut & Sweet Almond shampoo 250ml
    Superdrug Coconut & Sweet Almond conditioner 250ml


    Lip balm
    [strike]Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Moisturising lip balm[/strike]
    Burt's Bees Acai Berry lip balm

    Hands
    Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula concentrated cream
    Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula travel size

    Perfume Samples
    The Body Shop Aqua Lily Eau de Toilette
    The Body Shop Love Etc Eau de Toilette

    Haircare Samples
    Pantene Repair & Protect conditioner sachet

    Skincare Samples
    Dior Eye Serum
    St Ives Apricot scrub 20ml

    Nail polishes
    W7 Crimson Crackle
    W7 Colbalt Crackle
    W7 Sunstone
    Wilko Edge Nail polish purpley-blue
    Wilko Edge Nail polish purple
    Wilko Edge Nail polish aqua
    Wilko Edge Nail polish light pink
    Wilko Edge Nail polish silver
    Barry M Bright Purple
    [strike]Barry M Blue Glitter
    Barry M Berry Ice cream
    Barry M Pink Flamingo[/strike]
    Beautyuk Shatter Polish in Glam Rock
    Sally Hansen Hard As Wraps in Royal Red Creme
    Rimmel I ♥ Lasting Finish Fruities in Strawberry Fizz
    Avon Nailwear pro in Deluxe Chocolate
    Andrea Fullerton Nail Boutique in Red
    Natural Collection nail polish in Pink Manicure
    No7 Stay Perfect nail polish in I'm Exquisite
    17 Lasting Fix nail polish in Miniskirt
    17 Lasting Fix nail polish in Glisten
    [STRIKE]No7 So Strong Nail Care[/STRIKE]
    Sally Hansen Maximum Growth nail polish in Vanilla Whimsy
    Collection 2000 Hot Looks nail polish in Wham
    Sally Hansen Diamond Strength nail polish in Rose Petals
    Bourjois Paris So Laque! nail polsih in Rose Lounge
    Bourjois French Manicure nail polish in Natural Pink
    Bourjois top coat


    Nail accessories
    Andrea Fullerton Gold glitter puff
    Nailene Perfect Tips French polish guides
    Real Life False Nails - Real short, Peach
    Claire's false nailsx24
    Primark nail art pen - Black

    Other
    Care almond oil 50ml

    UU: 11
    IN: 6
    -5
  • wondercollie
    wondercollie Posts: 1,591 Forumite
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    WILLOWBEE: The Collie was a rescue and we feel lucky he liked us! Fully trained and loves people. He's a sable. I'm brushing him like crazy to get the winter coat out before he goes to the groomers. He's very well liked there but I like his time there to be as short as possible. Just the shampoo, blow dry and pawdicure, usually runs around $100, so the same price as my cut and colour. He's a handsome dog and he knows it.
  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,954 Forumite
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    Hello everyone

    I am definitely in again for May!!

    I haven't caught up with the thread yet but I don't think anyone has posted about the Glamour Beauty giveaway month? There is a different product every day in May, today its a Clarins lipbalm. You just have to answer a question on the website (and they keep the question the same all month for easiness!)

    Last year I won 4 things and I didn't even enter every day (I did wonder whether I should post this or not because I don't really want all you ladies entering and getting the prizes and not me :p)

    I don't know how to post a link but if you go to the Glamour magazine website and onto the Competitions page it shouldn't be too hard to find!!

    Good luck :D

    Just having a look now thanks. x
    Back for the No Buying Toiletries challenge. I pledge to only buy when I run out of a product that is not already in my stash no matter what wonderful emails land in in my Inbox or threads I read on MSE re: glitches!

    SPC Member 046
    £2. Challenge member 55
  • SuiDreams
    SuiDreams Posts: 2,393 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    WILLOWBEE: The Collie was a rescue and we feel lucky he liked us! Fully trained and loves people. He's a sable. I'm brushing him like crazy to get the winter coat out before he goes to the groomers. He's very well liked there but I like his time there to be as short as possible. Just the shampoo, blow dry and pawdicure, usually runs around $100, so the same price as my cut and colour. He's a handsome dog and he knows it.

    He sounds lovely, we have 2 lovely tri colour shelties, with massive personalities.
  • emsjune78
    emsjune78 Posts: 569 Forumite
    PPI Party Pooper
    Just a heads-up for anyone who needs skincare - if you buy this month's Glamour from WHSmith they're giving away free mini L'Occitane products with the magazine (a cleanser, a toner and a moisturiser, supposedly worth £10-14 each). Although it does seem to have gone more expensive at £2.99 a magazine, which is a bit of a shame...

    Thanks for the heads up :T I've haven't tried L'Occitane as yet but really want to so this will be a great way and very MSE - I don't so much mind adding to the stash in small numbers when its nice items and they're a good price and skincare is my favourite kind of IN it must be said :)
  • emsjune78
    emsjune78 Posts: 569 Forumite
    PPI Party Pooper
    Hello everyone

    I am definitely in again for May!!

    I haven't caught up with the thread yet but I don't think anyone has posted about the Glamour Beauty giveaway month? There is a different product every day in May, today its a Clarins lipbalm. You just have to answer a question on the website (and they keep the question the same all month for easiness!)

    Last year I won 4 things and I didn't even enter every day (I did wonder whether I should post this or not because I don't really want all you ladies entering and getting the prizes and not me :p)

    I don't know how to post a link but if you go to the Glamour magazine website and onto the Competitions page it shouldn't be too hard to find!!

    Good luck :D

    Woo brilliant, thanks for letting us know - I've entered a few things recently on FB but always think I'll never win so its good to know you did so well last time around :T
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