No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in March

kadison

Gemguin - just a thought, I have found my scalp clears up COMPLETELY when I'm on hols near the seaside and so I bought Lush Big shampoo with sea salt in, it looks weird but it had the same effect and it does wonders for my hair. My mum used to love Aveda too, hth.

Hello all!

A few updates from me.....

NBIs
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 30ml x 2 (moved over from ebay stash)
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 3ml (got a sample in the post - yeay!)

UUs
Gillette Satin care shave gel 200ml - WBA but I have more shave gels to use first
Lush Breath of Fresh air toner 250g - WDBA, loved this! My No7 ones seem boring by comparison
Oral B Enamel shield toothpaste 75ml - WBA, favourite toothpaste brand!
Sensodyne Pronamel Mouthwash 250ml - WNBA, hated the taste so much I poured the last two servings of it away because I couldn't bear the use it again! Same goes for the toothpaste, it's rank! Plus I find sensitive mouthwashes often set off my sensitivity yet the normal ones are fine, weird!

Moved into ebay stash (which I keep seperate) to be sold as a boxed gift set

The Body Shop Body Butter Duo Sweet Pea 200ml
The Body Shop Coconut Beautifying Oil 100ml
The Body Shop Vineyard Peach Body Scrub 200ml
The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Mask 100ml
The Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist 100ml
The Body Shop Hand cleansing gel - Strawberry 60ml

mcculloch29

:bdaycake::bdaycake:HappyTorty and Dolly84, good to hear about your birthdays! Sounds a very good day already and more to come.

My son asked what I would like for Mothers Day in the food line. We have a very good meat wholesalers that is open to the public and DS got me some lovely minute steaks, oh yum! (Sorry vegetarians!)

I will have a beauty appliance out later, as I pass on my not so old hot air brush to DD, having managed to get a new one to review for Amazon Vine.

I am coming to the end of my 'winter' shower gel, the Avon Cranberry and Cinnamon. I just wish the winter was coming to an end too! Luckily the snow forecast for our area hasn't materialised, just cold rain and wind. No other news to report on the toiletries front which is just as well, bathroom is looking a bit cluttered again with all my freebies.

emsjune78

Just caught up after a turbulent day at work yesterday that was just horrendous and left me reeling last night, hate that I let work worries encroach on my weekend but I'm a terrible one for picking things to pieces, especially when I'm tired! Feeling much better today though

To those who have a birthday :beer: and to all the mums I hope you have a lovely pampered day tomorrow (Sanctuary box for my Mum, thank you Boots 75% sale )

Our new Boots is really quite disappointing! Which is probably just as well as its literally on my doorstep! No ACM and no higher end stuff like Clinique, Estee Lauder etc, in fact no beauty counter to speak of. More perfume than the old store for sure but no Chanel which is my favourite. Considering its a bigger store, its difficult to see what they've done with the extra space, only additional makeup I noticed was Models Own (spied some fab glittery polishes) and S&G. The layout and design of some of the other shops on the park like M&S and River Island is really welcoming and pleasant whereas Boots is just like a big warehouse. Could have done so much better.... Will most likely save me some money though so shouldn't grumble!!

Had a UU this morning, almost a surprise as I never see this one coming - Bastiste Deep & Dark Brown Dry Shampoo - HG, will replace later, most probably in the Boots I've just used a paragraph running down

Also must report that I'm really quite impressed with the Percy & Reed No Oil Oil that was free with Glamour, its much better suited to my hair than the L'Oreal one, doesn't leave my hair feeling at all greasy and I don't need anything to finish it like I usually do i.e a drop of serum. May stock up on another while its such a bargain, even though the bottle will last ages as I only need a tiny bit. Also loving the Garnier Moisture Match, they're giving free samples away via their Facebook page if anyone fancies it, I've got the Protect & Glow and it is really lovely, so pleased with it for such a bargain price. Could be a HG I think.

I've been to work and the gym today so feeling rather :A, looking forward to a quiet night in and some yummy looking pasta for tea from M&S with a nice glass of wine or two

kadison

Sorry, missed out the....

:bdaycake::bdaycake: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL CONCERNED!

mcculloch29 wrote: »

I am coming to the end of my 'winter' shower gel, the Avon Cranberry and Cinnamon. I just wish the winter was coming to an end too! Luckily the snow forecast for our area hasn't materialised, just cold rain and wind. No other news to report on the toiletries front which is just as well, bathroom is looking a bit cluttered again with all my freebies.

I haven't even started on my winter shower gels, but that's because they're all Philosophy shower gel/shampoos from the sales, so I want to use up all my shampoo before I start in on them. That is subject to change though!

emsjune78 - Sorry to hear you're feeling down and that your new Boots hasn't lived up to expectations!

We have several Boots here, my favourite is the biggest out of town one as it has a good selection including pretty much all perfumes (I love Chanel too!) and I don't have to pay for parking, no counters except No.7 though. The one in town has all the counters but still no Chanel *Grrrrrr*

I have just had a shower and have another UU to report....

Elemis Skin Nourishing Shower Cream 300ml - WNBA, it was lovely and everything but it didn't last long at all, I got it in a gift set for £12 but the RRP is a £22. Admittedly though I do steam through my shower stuff, so I will stick with my HG Soap & Glory ones for about £7 for 500ml (plus 3 for 2 ).

I also opened my first tub of S&G Sugar Crush, I have to say I'm not massively impressed! The smell is a bit weird, and the texture is not as good as other S&G scrubs. I much prefer The Breakfast Scrub, loads better!

KT2802

VALM wrote: »

What is your skin tone KT? I have a light olive tone to my skin and find that most Benefit stains are not pigmented enough for me to see them when applied. The only one that has worked for me is the Cha Cha Tint. Dandelion is lovely though. My fave Benefit blusher is Dallas but my favourite brand for blushers is Laura Geller.

I am fairly pale skinned - not really pale, think with yellowy undertones, if that makes sense?! I think I will go and visit a counter and try a few things out.

dolly84 wrote: »

Dandelion is very pretty, Coralista by Benefit is also nice, richer colour. Benetint is easier to blend than Posietint I find. L'oreal have just launched a nude magique blusher and I tried it in Boots this week and it has the texture of a serum, goes on almost clear then comes up as the most gorgeous natural flush.

Ooh maybe I will also go and try the L'oreal out.

Happy birthday to you Dolly and to Happy Torty. Hope you are both having lovely days.

Dolly - what lovely gifts! I would be interested to know what the Benefit world famous neutrals palettes are like. I have looked at them online and thought they looked great. I do love Benefit.

Started to look at higher end make up products recently after reading many a beauty blog. Need to invest in some Mac products!

kameleon

Finally another UU to report

Alberto Balsam Coconut and Lychee Shampoo.

It's grand, I'd buy it again.

luvlycake

Just a small one today, a sample of some lemon hand cream. No idea where its from. OK, but was very thick and smelt like lemon polish. Tee hee.

Fiasco55

mcculloch29 wrote: »

The original research that had Aldi beating Boots was done by scientists for the BBC's Horizon programme. This link is to the Daily Mail, I'm afraid, but it is quite comprehensive.

I've also used their Wrinkle Stop, which was very good. I've used the newly bought Aldi serum a couple of times and it is lovely. I put it on, let it soak in a bit and then applied an Olay cream with an SPF on the top. Haven't tried it with my Avon BB cream yet, but it works well with the Olay.

Thanks For the ino and link And. I have put this in my "to be purchased" list. Still to finish off the P&P one and a an Olay one.

dolly84 wrote: »

Happy Birthday HappyTorty - it is my birthday today too.

Here goes with the birthday ins

Champneys Distant Shores gift set comprising of scrub, body butter, shower mousse and dry oil spray. I am very happy with this as I love champneys and this smells divine. I am going to have to buy the bubble bath to go with it all though.

OPI Discovery Set - 5 mini treatments and 5 mini colours in Don't pretzel my buttons, nein nein, suzi and the seven dusseldorfs, a blue one I have forgotten the name of and a confetti one. ( I am being very lazy as the box is only 10 yards away).

Bobbi Brown pot rouge in powder pink
L'Occitane almond shower oil
3 x Emma Hardie cleansing cloths
Miss Sporty Dr Balm in Sweet Kiss SOS


Elemis Weekender bag containing tranquil touch bubble bath, tranquil touch body cream and PCMC.

Benefit World Famous Nudes Easiest nudes ever
Benefit World Famous Nudes Most Glamourous nudes ever

(I dropped big hints for one of these and can't believe I got both), they are gorgeous and I will be trying one out when I finally stop drinking coffee and get organised.

I also got a massive box of Thontons, a massive box of Ferrero and a gorgeous Emma Bridgewater mug.

I also bought for myself the LIB session school box using their 20% off code and added some other bits in also with 20% off and a free gift, all as follows:

Pixi sheer tint cheek gel
Daniel Sandler eyeliner
Vintage cosmetics co eyeshadow brush
Bella Pierre eyeshadow
Inika foundation
Benefit they're real

Nails Inc Porchester Square
Nicky Clarke Instant Calmer
Jo Hansford Hair Masque
Nspa shower mousse - free gift

Oh dear:o

Happy birthday dolly84. Lovely gifts

Give myself a facial today, so my skin is looking good today. I have made myself stick to a facial treat every Saturday before I go out and it is working.

Couple of unopened doublers GAs

Olay eye cream with max factor concealer (didn't do enough for my dark circles - still have an opened one)
L'Oreal eye make up remover (struggled to shift my eye shadow)

tokkiandoliver

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HappyTorty and Dolly84!!!!

Wow, what a day at work. My shop was so busy that I didn't leave the till for 4 hours!!!! It was insane, so off to go soak my sore (very sore) legs and take a nice relaxing bath.

It's snowing! I love snow so much !!
Happy Saturday and happy mother's day to all you mums here xxxx

Oops one last edit:
UU's -
Lush enchanter - god I love this bath bomb so much, so citrusy!
Lush christmas eve bubble bar - I have 4 left from xmas I should have gotten enough to last me all year really.
Lush - castrophe cosmetics - love this face mask, yummy blueberries
Lush - skindrink - wnba I hated the smell and that really put me off of this lotion, maybe it's good but I ended up using it for my feet b/c I couldn't stand the smell of sesame.

INS:
Tony moly petite bunny gloss bar in #04 (apple red)
tony moly cherry tint
etude house fresh cherry tint sample
thefaceshop mild papaya peeling sample
Lush Ambrosia

I decided I'm going to record my INS as well as my OUTS starting this month

seasideDreamer

Re Lush face mask, TBH I didnt notice until I opened it and stuck my finger in for a scoop lol, however it is 20 miles or so away so just thought Id use it and double check I got what I thought I was buying after I left next time. Guess they were probably pricing up stock or something and just picked up the wrong one to bag.

A load of UU L'Occitane cherry blossom handcream love this but have one more in my boxes:), Garnier minerals fesh roll on dont need deodrant for a while as stashed a few recently:money: and a premier inn moisuriser mini which wasnt too bad.

A couple of INs Simple night and day cream. Sainsbur's have the 2 for £4 on Simple offer on again girlies, these were usually £5 off each and got two for £4 last ages too, might get me a couple more in the week.