No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in January 2013

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morning all,

Maddiemay that's great news about your brother,

uu Philosophy Hope in a jar 10ml, wnba this wasn't that great at moisturising my thirsty skin, it also has a faint smell of plastic

also TA a tube of fake tan but cannot remeber the brand name

happy pampering, xo

maddiemay

UU is Gatineau Revolumising Lip Care. WBA a HG for me, have 2 more in stock.

I have been really naughty today and bought the Elemis 6 piece Winter Skincare Collection, in my defence with all our worries OH and I decided not to bother with presents for each other at Christmas, all seemed a bit trivial under the circumstances, but have decided this was too good to miss, so will be my present from OH. I will buy him something cycling related when he comes across something that he wants.

I have, however, resisted the LE TSV, I only need Toner and I have a sneaking suspicion that the C&P is causing red patches on my face, there are just a few applications left in my pump, so I have put it on one side until blotches clear up and then will test again.

Thinking of pump dispensers, I did not know until recently that if you leave them for 24 hours after you think you have used the last pump, you can get 1 more application, it even works with the teeny 3 or 5 ml sizes, very :money:

SuiDreams

2 more small UU

Eucerin Aquaphor Soothing Skin Balm 4g
ChapStick Original Lip Balm - didn't like this one at all, had Cherry one previously and loved, would buy chapstick again but not original. Don't think I'll need to buy lip balm again for many years

SuiDreams

Forgot to say hoping for 3 more UU this month.

InaPickle

2 more UUs:

1) Monsoon eau de toilette (30ml): WIBA? Well, I didn't buy it in the first place - it was a lovely gift, but it's OK, nothing special, and there are nicer scents out there. But the thought was lovely.

2) Dr Organics lavender roll-on deodorant: WIBA? It's not great protection in really hot weather but it's pretty good under most other circumstances and I like the fact that it doesn't contain lots of chemical nasties that others do, so yes.

Cas

Another UU this morning, Dr Hauschka Hand Cream 10g. WMBA, I liked the texture and it was easily absorbed but I still think L'Occitane's Shea butter one is hard to best!

luce181

VALM wrote: »

Hi luce, happy to help. I was having a little nosey yesterday and I think this is the cheapest that I found the To Dry For at:-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Essie-Nail-Treatment-Dry-15ML/dp/B007P3UZ6E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1359268727&sr=8-2

Here also are the reviews on makeupalley for all the Essie base/top coats so you can make your own decision from this.

http://www.makeupalley.com/product/browse.asp?topten=reviewed&CategoryID=602&brand=147&AgeRange=0&submit=Find+Products


Hope this helps.

Thanks for that Val
I've had a quick look through those reviews and think I'll go for the good to go one, then I can use my boots points :T

Currently trying to resist buying the Lize Earle TSV and the EH set you linked to

Must not buy... Must not buy...

rosemary54

seasideDreamer wrote: »

Yey to a massive free stash Rosemary, no idea what the stuff is but sounds good:)

I have no idea either:rotfl:never heard of some items so am going to look on the website to see which will actually be of use as some are so well wrapped I cannot tell what they are!

rosemary54

http://www.latestinbeauty.com/adventcalendar/


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kiplingmonkey

Phew - have just caught up with the thread - it is rattling along this month which is great but I have been busy so haven't had time to check in regularly. Started catching up yesterday evening and have just finished now.

Maddiemay - great news about your brother - hope he continues to improve little by little

Roguey - the EH cleansing balm is a HG for me. It smells divine and really does what it says on the tin.

I am not doing the LE - have put £5 in my SPC. I am not a big fan of the masks so not too difficult to resist this one but I know in the past I would have done it regardless so this is real progress.

But I am afraid I will have to do penance on the naughty step as I have ordered this as the price is just amazing and Margaret Dabbs are HG foot treatments for me. I did wrestle with my conscience for a while before committing to the purchase but decided it was too :money:to miss as I will use everything in the kit:

http://www.qvcuk.com/Margaret-Dabbs-5-Piece-Essentials-Collection.product.201093.html?sc=201093-SRCH&cm_sp=VIEWPOSITION-_-1-_-201093

I will add the INs when it arrives.

Also managed to finish off 3 more items this week:

Bare minerals prime time brightening treatment - WBA as I really like the texture of prime time and it is a HG when using BM foundation for me. Have started a neutralizing one from my stash now which is also great - it does have a strong smell which is a bit off putting but it does work well. I know it isn't off as it hasn't been stashed for long.

Clarins moisture rich body lotion - I love the smell of this but body lotion is one area I am hoping to cut back spending on so although I love it WMBA only for a treat occasionally.

Gielly Green hand & body wash - this was ok - pleasant smell but WNBA as there are other body washes I prefer. Am also using the shampoo and conditioner from this range and am absolutely loving those - more when they become a UU.

Sun is shining here - hope you are all having a good weekend.