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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in Feb

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  • UU Richard Ward Energizer hair spray WBA got another one by RW in the stash (both from LIB) to use.
  • A couple of INs with the Asda shop Dove shampoo and Conditioner, didnt need them but dont have anything not in use and i keep struggling to get stuff i like when its on offer so got some ready for one i need it:money:
    Debt free and busy treating myself:)

    No more toiletries/make up until I've used what I've got stashed since Jan 2011, graduated October 2012. Restocked Dec 13..damn those sales
  • KT2802
    KT2802 Posts: 595 Forumite
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    Sanctuary Bath float - WMBA if on offer. We have fairly soft water deep down here in the West Country but that being said I still needed to use lots to get a foam.

    I find this with the Sanctuary Bath Float too. Doesn't last very long because of this
  • TimBear
    TimBear Posts: 808 Forumite
    I've used up a nail varnish remover today but as that's a necessity for me I've had to replace it.

    What I didn't need to also buy today though was two new lipsticks, some make up primer, MUA palette (similar to the Naked one) and two nail varnishes. I actually got all of my nail varnishes out when I got home and I have FIFTY FIVE :eek:
  • TimBear
    TimBear Posts: 808 Forumite
    OH! I forgot that I also bought two shampoos and two conditioners. I don't feel guilty about these though as I planned to buy some anyway as I'm running out of my best stuff and this was on BOGOF, so was less than £4 for all four bottles.

    What do people suggest I do with bottles of stuff I just know I won't use? Do you give them to your friends etc even if they've obviously been opened and used a bit?
  • 666paw
    666paw Posts: 332 Forumite
    edited 12 February 2013 at 11:16PM
    TimBear wrote: »
    What do people suggest I do with bottles of stuff I just know I won't use? Do you give them to your friends etc even if they've obviously been opened and used a bit?

    There is always the Give and Make-Up that people on here have talked about. Hopefully someone will be along soon and tell you more about it. I'm sure I read somewhere that they take used products but am most probably wrong.

    Hope this helps.

    666
    MFI3 T3 # 75
  • Hi TimBear! I would give them away to whoever wanted, as long as you tell them it's already been used there's not much wrong with that is there? :) I think it's better to pass on to someone to use than throw away :D

    Although i had several items i KNOW are atleast 3 yrs old and beyond use so i had to throw those out :( I hate wastage, even more so when it's out of my pocket :rotfl:
  • luce181
    luce181 Posts: 408 Forumite
    A UU for me, Patons Nail Polish Remover Pads, WMBA depending on price, can't actually remember where I bought these! They did the job ok but I wouldn't go out of my way to look for them!

    Have replaced with some Primark ones, seem very flimsy in comparison but seem to do the job just as well!
    Addicted to MSE, I can't resist a bargain ;)
  • moromir
    moromir Posts: 1,854 Forumite
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    A little non-toiletry slip up today, in all fairness I do need new underwear, found my favourite bra (the Fiore plunge bra by Lepel) in pink and a pretty jade blue for £11 each - treated myself :D
  • Here we are TimBear - Give and Make Up
    From the website:
    *Please note - we can only accept new items of anything with an applicator wand e.g. mascara/lip gloss/concealer. GWP (Gift with purchase) sizes are fine, as are samples.

    Anything that has been lightly used is also fine - if you would happily give it to a friend - we'll take it!

    If you have any questions about what we can accept please do not hesitate to contact us directly and [EMAIL="caroline@giveandmakeup.com"]ask[/EMAIL]!
    Erma Bombeck, American writer: "If I had my life to live over again... I would have burned the pink candle, sculptured like a rose, that melted in storage." Don't keep things 'for best' - that day never comes. Use them and enjoy them now.
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