No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in December

ruby_eskimo

Kitty_Ears wrote: »

ALSO (I know I am hogging this thread but I'm excited!) I planned to take all my old, half used toiletries to the ward that I work on for the patients. A few are rushed in, dont have a bar of soap, deodorant, face cream etc and the shower gel the ward provide smells like men. Women don't like it. Once I spoke to a few people on the ward & the sister, she said it wasn't possible. I may just keep a can of impulse in my pocket for quick sprays for the dears!

Our manager let us bring in toiletries for the patients, we just had to decant them into specimen bottles for each patient. This is how I managed to get rid of Christmas presents I didn't like the scent of! No such luck this year!

Have a couple of IN's from Christmas;

- Mr Frosty gift from Lush
- Small S&G gift of mini's
- Bayliss and Harding Rose gift

Have almost hit pan on my Benefit Coralista blush, it's only taken a year!

Becky_2

noelphobic wrote: »

I've been having problems in work recently and made the mistake of posting about one of them here:-

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/58177429#Comment_58177429

I feel like I've been fed to the wolves!

Noelphobic, I am sorry to read that you feel that you have been fed to the wolves on another thread. Hope we can make you feel a bit better on this thread. Sending you a big hug.

Becky_2

We came back home yesterday after celebrating Christmas away from home. While away, I popped into Boots to buy my favourite face mask, Origins drink up mask which they don't sell nowhere near where we live. My current one is nearly used up so this was a justified purchase.

Hermia

kiplingmonkey wrote: »

At the risk of sounding like an anorak,I have 2 spreadsheets - 1 arranged by brand and 1 by type eg cleansers, bath & body, eye make up etc. I find this really helpful. I also colour code it so I know what needs to be used first. I knew it was time to join the challenge when I mentioned these spreadsheets at last years work christmas meal and it stopped conversation dead..... I know it sounds a bit ocd but it works for me.

Good idea! I saw a post on another forum where someone had everything listed on an app on their phone so they whipped their phone out whenever they were tempted in Boots.

lilian1977

A UU to report:

Alberto Balsam green apple conditioner - WBA as it's really cheap and does the job although I do find I need to use a deep mask (like Aussie 3 min miracle) every week or so to counteract dryness

dolly84

Becky_2 wrote: »

Noelphobic, I am sorry to read that you feel that you have been fed to the wolves on another thread. Hope we can make you feel a bit better on this thread. Sending you a big hug.

I second that, aren't they dreadful, there is no way they would be that horrible in real life or they would spend the entire time sporting black eyes. They must be quite stressed people so bow out and ignore them.

Hugs to anyone else in need.

And - I am an Avon rep and I know what you mean about those shampoo labels, they look faded and really old. The shampoo is really nice for the money though although it does cause a reaction with me which is most unusual as nothing else does.

Kiplingmonkey - I wish I had been at that works do when you mentioned your spreadsheets. I cringe for you whenever you mention it.

I called to see a friend yesterday, I hadn't been to her house for a while and hadn't seen her DH for ages, I was shocked when I saw him, he was diagnosed with ME less than a year ago and is barely recognisable now. He has put loads of weight on but it looks like the type of weight you put on with medication (puffy and soft), he has started twitching, can't make eye contact and can't hold a conversation. Is this normal with this condition, I know of few on here have it and just wondered?

sunshineyday

Afternoon ladies,
Hope you have all had a good Christmas. I have one IN to confess to: got the naked basics palette.

I am steadfastly avoiding the sales this year as I really don't need anything and am determined not to waste money on anything unnecessary this year.

Happy pampering, xo

SuiDreams

Mega ins to report i'm afraid

Pre Christmas ins

Amarya Box
Neom Real Luxury Organic Bath Oil 5ml
Sophyto Balancing Daily Moisturizer 15ml
Sophyto Omega Daily Moisturizer 15ml
Sophyto Dual Action Exfoliating Treatment 10ml
Undergreen White Classic Edition 1ml

Bought ins
loreal Everpure Shampoo 250ml
loreal Everpure Conditioner 250ml
Silverkrin Natural Hold 75ml

SuiDreams

Now for the Christmas gift ins
The Body Shop Earth Lovers Lemon &Thyme 250ml
The Body Shop Earth Lovers Water Melon & Eucalyptus 250ml
The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Body Butter 200ml
The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Lip Butter 10ml
The Body Shop Wild Cherry Body Scrub 50ml
The Body Shop Aloe Calming Facial Cleanser 60ml
Estee Lauder Adanced Night Repair Eye 5ml
Estee Lauder Adanced Night Repair 15ml
Benefit they're Real 30g
Crabtree & Evelyn Citron Honey & Coriander Hand Therapy 25ml
Crabtree & Evelyn Pink Glace Shimmer Lip Gloss 3.2g
Estee Lauder Pure Colour Lipstick Sugar Honey Shimmer 1
Vivo Nail Flare Sing Your Song Nail Varnish 5ml

Set of 3 lip balms
Minnie Couture Ooh La la Lip Balm - Cherry 11g
Minnie Couture Ooh La la Lip Balm - Vanilla Cream 11g
Minnie Couture Ooh La la Lip Balm - Peach 11g

Set of 4 lip balms
Boots Nice Ice Lip Balm - Very Cherry 4g
Boots Nice Ice Lip Balm - Hot Fudge Sundae 4g
Boots Nice Ice Lip Balm - Mint Choc Chip 4g
Boots Nice Ice Lip Balm - Strawberry Sundae 4g

Benefit High Flying Glosses
Ultra plush lip gloss - Coralista 6.5ml
Ultra plush lip gloss - Dallas 6.5ml
Ultra plush lip gloss - Bella Bamba 6.5ml
Ultra plush lip gloss - Hoola 6.5ml
Ultra plush lip gloss - Sugarbomb 6.5ml
Ultra plush lip gloss - Dandelion 6.5ml

Benefit Let there be bright gift set
It's Potent Eye Cream 14.2g
Total Moisture Facial Cream 8.9g
Triple Performing Facial Emulsion 50.3ml
The Porefessional 7.5ml

Perfume gift set
Anna Sui Secret Wish Fairy Dance Roller ball 10ml
Anna Sui Secret Wish Fairy Dance 50ml

Steam Cream Joy to the World x2

Ren Moroccan rose Otto gift set plus samples
Moroccan Rose Otto Body Lotion 50ml
Moroccan Rose Otto Body Wash 50ml
Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil 30ml
Vital-Mineral Day Cream 5ml
Vital-Mineral Radiant Day Cream 3ml
Frankincense Revitalising Night Cream 5ml

From Christmas crackers
Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cleanser 30ml
Kiehl's Ultimate Strength Hand Salve 30ml

SuiDreams

I also bought a few things from Lush yesterday, which I will declare later, I have never had Lush stuff before so really looking forward to trying these. The only stash item now in control is shampoo, one in use one in stash. (Plus deodorant, toothpaste and soap which I have never bought in bulk)

At least I won't need to buy anything for a while. I have 2 more Amarya boxes to come then I'm not buying anymore beauty boxes. Hopefully 2013 will be a cheap year. Unfortunately think I've got enough lip balm to last the rest of my life.

Hope everyone had a great Christmas, hugs to all who need them.