No buying unnecessary toiletries in May - Challenge

kiplingmonkey

scrappie wrote: »

Hi Ladies!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kipling-Womens-Jasmine-Shoulder-Removable/dp/B00741TF2C/ref=pd_sim_sbs_sh_2

Don't know why it wont post that link as a 'link' - but it's the correct address!

At the risk of being OT - nice bag and great price - I went to Bicester last week and succumbed to a Defea in pink ruby for £32

evilsquid1603 wrote: »

I've just done a bit of stash shopping after the spate of UU and something miraculous has happened!
the toiletries and make up BOTH fit in two drawers!! :j:j:beer::beer::D:D:A:A

(the black make up bag is full of things ready for my hols in aug, and yes, i am already sorted toiletries wise :rotfl: hoping that i don't bring any of it back with me too!)

Am well impressed with this - I can only dream of fitting all my stash into 2 small drawers - still something inspirational for us all to aim for.......

Thought some of you may have succumbed to the OPI - I am feeling v virtuous and have added £5 to my sealed pot challenge as have resisted.

Also notched up 2 more UU so this week is looking up:

Champneys all in one facial wipes - thanks MSE Easter Bunny :icotbaske - will definately be buying more of these. They weren't too drying and left my skin feeling quite moisturised. Other facial wipes I have used in the past have left my skin feeling dry but these were great. DH wants us to go camping so these seem ideal for the evenings. I am always a bit nervous of running a basin of water in a shared shower block and immersing my muslin cloth in it as I am always a bit dubious as to what other people might have used the basin for! Once we have something booked I will be off to Boots to buy some of these.

Gale Hayman Youth Glow - WNBA - to be honest I couldn't really see any difference. In true MSE spirit I persevered to the bottom of the bottle and scraped out all that I could with a cotton bud but it just didn't do anything for me. Shame as I love lip lift and the 14K gold lipstick from Gale Hayman but this won't be on my repurchasing list.

dolly84

SuiDreams wrote: »

I have a freebie in - Smashbox Photo Finish Luminizing Primer 7.1ml - this is my first Smashbox product so very interested in trying it. Was a bit worried when I saw the colour in the tube so tried it on my hand and it gives a lovely gold shimmer, it will be interesting to see how it works under foundation.

I thought the colour was a bit odd for a primer, a bit bronze and glimmery for me, would look good on darker skin or tanned skin maybe.

kiplingmonkey wrote: »

Champneys all in one facial wipes - thanks MSE Easter Bunny :icotbaske - will definately be buying more of these. They weren't too drying and left my skin feeling quite moisturised. Other facial wipes I have used in the past have left my skin feeling dry but these were great. DH wants us to go camping so these seem ideal for the evenings. I am always a bit nervous of running a basin of water in a shared shower block and immersing my muslin cloth in it as I am always a bit dubious as to what other people might have used the basin for! Once we have something booked I will be off to Boots to buy some of these.

I go camping quite a bit and use the No7 3 in 1 wipes, I do it before going to bed and don't even need to go to the shower block, just dab a bit of moisturiser on after. I would never do this at home but don't want to do a full cleansing routine in a room full of strangers. The one thing I just cannot do in public is flossing, some people don't seem at all bothered about these things but I am. Although on the other hand I am very nosy and like to have a sideways glance at what other people are using, makeup and skincare wise.

Zoe.

tokkiandoliver wrote: »

Dove Go Fresh Deodorant - LHJ. Does anyone know when deodorant goes bad? This literally took me a year to finish even though I used it everyday lol I wba as it smells nice n fresh.

I've had mine for ages too :eek:

Itzybitzy

UU

Loccitane Beauty Body Oil, 15ml - WBA, but a cheaper version. I love body oils, they make such a difference compared to just lotions

wondercollie

Dove deo's last forever! I don't know how some people get through deos at the rate they do.

Eyeliners? I have some that must be older than most of you!. I'm not big on the liquid ones because they are liquid and I think you have to treat them like mascara and toss them after three months. But the pencils? Hah. I was talking to a friend and she was still using one that said "Made in West Germany" on the side.

I will never buy have to buy an eyeshadow or pencil before I die. That's why I get the gwp! Bad, I'll go sit in the corner.

VALM

emsjune78 wrote: »

While I was on their website I also ordered my sister a lovely cream Radley clutch half price in the sale as her birthday is the day after mine (much to my annoyance as a child ). Its absolutely gorgeous but arrived today with what look like two little puncture marks almost like a staple has been removed - I know I am being a bit fussy but its for a present and even at half price hardly cheap, I was so disappointed and panicked when I saw it had gone off the website as if sold out. Phoned Customer Services expecting to be endlessly left on hold and told to hunt it down in store (what high expectations of customer service we have in this country!) and was soo pleased/amazed/relieved when they said they'd send a replacement straightaway. The customer service lady was lovely and very apologetic - v v impressed

So glad they will replace it for you emsjune, and so they should considering the cost of Radleys. I'm looking on their website at the mo at their Debut dresses that are all half price. We go on our first cruise in August and I need some formal wear but am trying to lose some weight before the hols so don't want to look too hard. Anyone know when the Autumn season officially starts in stores - am hoping I don't miss the boat (so to speak!) re: my dress. x

evilsquid1603 wrote: »

well I'm trying to take small/travel sizes in the hope it'll all get used up or so little of it will be left that binning it won't seem so bad.

This is the first time in years that we have been away and had no limit on the amount of luggage we take - we are sailing from Southampton. It is going to be so weird to not buy travel sizes before we go.

VALM

kiplingmonkey wrote: »

Thought some of you may have succumbed to the OPI - I am feeling v virtuous and have added £5 to my sealed pot challenge as have resisted.

I did! I ordered on Sunday when it was available online and it arrived today. Am sporting the blue colour now. A friend at work has co-bought with me though and is having the coral and dark pink colours. The other two that I am keeping are lovely and it came in very nice packaging.

So INS:-

3 x OPI lacquer - Sea you in Hollywood, You Callin me a Lyre and Pirouette my Whistle plus small bottle of nail lacquer remover

I have 3 more UUs (one of them the one I couldn't remember last time I posted):-

Bath and Body Works liquid soap - WNBA was horrible. It foamed so therefore dried my hands out.

2 x Origins samples - 1 moisturiser and 1 serum. I think the moisturiser was the Starting Over one. Had to use the serum under it as it was not rich enough for me. WNBA. I think this whole range is a big no-no for me. I have put the two eye cream samples I have on our fb swaps page.

emsjune78

A UU last night/this morn, they're coming in drips and drabs at the moment - Sanex Zero 0% shower gel that I'd repurposed as handwash - did the job fine but WNBA just because its sooo boring! I'm sure some people with very sensitive skin are glad of it but I found it mega dull, wouldn't ever consider using it in the shower as I like a bit of pampering and this is function over form - thanks Mum

Will now buy some actual handwash as I've now repuposed any shower gel or shampoo I didn't like in this way - won't count as an IN though when I do as this is an item I've never stashed nor spent over around £1 on so definitely not one of my problem areas.

Skyllo

Another UU - probably the last for a while as most things are fairly full now.

S&G face wipes: WNBA, came as part of the Big Splendour set. I rarely use face wipes and these weren't good anyway. I used the last one to clean some shoes.

Willowbee

I bought the Urban Decay Anniversary eyeliners and the eyeshadow palette. This was a pre-challenge purchase. Neither were full-price, I hasten to add. I love both (thankfully!) but they could do with being used more :rotfl:

Used up no.60:

Balance Me Super Moisturising Body Wash (125ml)

I loooooove this stuff! I have lots squirreled away from when it was a freebie (I bought them up on eBay). I love the smell, it doesn't have SLS or any other nasties and I find it moisturising. It may be my HG shower gel (gasp!)

I've decided that my HG lip balm is the original Burt's Bees beeswax one. I have lots of other odds and ends of lipbalms to use up (boooo!) but once I'm done I'm only going to buy BB. It's such a relief to use it after concentrating on using up two not very nice balms. I'll have to switch back to a not-so-good balm again very soon though so I can get on with using them up