No buying unnecessary toiletries in May - Challenge

kiplingmonkey

freshstart11 wrote: »

Hello I know its late in the month but can I join in? I have recently had my LBM and realised this is somewhere I can cut back a little (read as lot on a bad month) I have so much make up I dont know where to start and so many creams and lotions.xx

Welcome :wave: - the best way is to make a stash list then you can see what you have got and target what needs using up first. Since joining the challenge I have dug out some things that have been lurking at the back of the cupboard and managed to use them up. I find it really helpful being a member of this thread - I do fall off the no buying wagon and but I am much better than I used to be and I can see that over time I will conquer my hoards. Slowly but surely...

I hope you have as much fun reading all the posts as I do.

dolly84

Hi All. Some in's to declare.

Needed to replace my clarins cleanser and boots had a bonus time offer on, buy two items, one to be skincare, and get a beachbag, a choice of 3 bonus items and 10,000 advantage points. So I got my cleanser and a gorgeous pink, creamy lip balm, the beachbag and the 3 items I chose were beauty flash balm, one step melting cleanser and multi active night cream.

I used my 10,000 advantage cards points on a barry m dazzle dust and two barry m eyeshadow pencil crayons, one in graphite and one in gold, these were on 3 for 2. Really love these crayons, they stay put all day.

SuiDreams

First on the positive side my outs exceed my ins by 7 items, which means I qualify for my treat next month which is Benefit High Beam.

Now on to my confession, I have been very naughty. First here is my reasoning, Debenhams have 10% off on beauty this weekend, with an additional voucher code for 5% off and 500 points for a £40 spend. So I decided it would be better value to shop now. So have ordered Benefit High Beam and Benefit Confessions of a concealaholic (I did need more concealer for holidays). I will add to my ins list when they arrive and I won't let myself use the High Beam till June. This also means no buying any treats in June.

Off to the naughty step.

Itzybitzy

UU

Montagne Jeunesse Chocolate Masque, 20g-WBA, quite liked going around smelling of chocolate. If i had not known it was a face mask i could have sworn it was melted chocolate. Lovely

emslovesmickey

Well, you were all right about the Hand Food - tested all mine and they have all gone off. So into the bin they go!

asset2004

I have an OUT and also some Ins:o
Out was a Superdrug Spa showergel, only cost 19p last year in their sale so WBA. Quite pleasant, worked fine. I still have some more in my stockpile:p
Ins are 2 x free Nails Inc polish from Glamour mag subscription. Also have bought 3 x Tesco cucumber range as its on 3 for 2 and discounted, got moisture cream to use as night cream, cleanser and toner.
Hope everyone has a lovely weekend.

Willowbee

I wonder why Hand Food goes off like that? My Righteous Butter must be about three years old (:eek: ) but it's absolutely fine...

I have a couple of good UUs to report:

Vetiver Body Lotion by Neal's Yard (100ml) - really lovely. I find the scent soothing so I use it at night and wake up with really soft arms. (The scent doesn't smell good in the bottle but it must suit my skin chemistry - it's really weird! :rotfl:) WBA if it was in the sale.

Korres Shea Butter Lip Balm - stick version. WNBA. Really disliked this and am glad it's finished.

Some INS as well - 9 perfume samples from eBay, bought mainly for the Liz Earle Botanical Essence, Serge Lutens 'Vitriol d'oeillet', Memo 'Moon Safari', my new fave Elie Saab, but also included Orla Kiely, Stella McCartney's L.I.L.Y, Yardley's Royal English Daisy, Arden Green Tea and the totally random Swiss Army 'Altitude' (:rotfl:)

I also have Jolie Box INS but I'll leave those until Monday or Tuesday as I don't want to spoil the surprise (I was very happy with the colour of one thing and I'm really excited about the other three items - all will be used )

Carolyn12

Hi all,

Mixed bunch....
UU: TBS Passionfruit shower gel 250ml- WIBA? Yes, if I ever see this anywhere I stock up, its yummy, have some more in the stash though.
Also working on this stash of sachets, will have more UU next week. Not much else spluttering, a shampoo/conditioner combo with less than an inch left in each.

INs: freebie Smashbox primer
TBS coconut milk lotion 60ml
TBS coconut shower creme 60ml -handy mini sizes to take away for work.

Have a good weekend all. xx

Zoe.

Got some INs and OUTs today:
IN
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 (the name confuses me :rotfl:)
Superdrug Coconut & Sweet Almond shampoo
Superdrug Coconut & Sweet Almond conditioner

TA
Barry M Berry Ice Cream nail polish
Barry M Pink Flamingo nail polish
Barry M Blue Glitter nail polish

UU
No7 So Strong nail care

Fiasco55

emslovesmickey wrote: »

Well, you were all right about the Hand Food - tested all mine and they have all gone off. So into the bin they go!

It is infurating when this happens!

It has alerted me that my other Hand Food must be 18 months old now. Although I have just finished one and I am now onto another, I am going to did out the other and start using it. Not that keen on it and it certainly is not "the most amazing hand cream".