No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in March

dolly84

Hi All.

No ins or uu to report but my foundation is spluttering like crazy and is getting really messy when I squeeze the tube so that should be done by the end of the week and hopefully a couple of other bits aswell.

I opened a mini tube of PCMC last night to use as night cream, I have a couple in the stash but this is the first time I have used it. It sank in nicely and my face was nice and soft and not at all greasy this morning, also it smells lovely it reminds me of Philosophy Summer Grace.

emsjune78

VALM wrote: »

I like Erase Paste however I also liked Boing and am using the Tesco F&F version of this which is just as good. Depends on the consistency you want really.

Thanks for this Val, oddly enough after reading some reviews online I ended up getting some Boi-ing off Ebay which looked genuine and from a reputable seller at a good price so will see what that's like when it arrives. I'm very careful about buying Benefit etc off there usually though as there are just tonnes of fakes - the sellers who have endless listings of multiple products really get the alarm bells ringing for me. I'm a stickler for checking feedback, activity and other items listed which I think is generally a good indication.

Although there are also lots of genuine sellers on there who are listing items they either have dups of or doesn't suit them - particularly when sets have been bought from QVC and similar so there are great bargains to be had.

I'll look out for the F & F version also - we've a new Tesco superstore not long opened and I know they've some makeup but didn't notice that - will have a look online.

sjprmc01

Another UU today

S&G calm one calm all (I think) bubble bath

No more of that specific bubble bath in stash *yay* I have other bubble bath to use up though

ma-ri-ella

I Uu to report- clariol nice and easy conditioner 30ml- comes with hair dye but think I can buy a bigger bottle? My hair is always really soft after using this. I know I don't need cond for a long time but WBA.

Catriona_P

Hi guys

A couple of INs to report (all freebies):
Burts Bees Lipbalm
Boots Tea Tree and witch hazel shine control moisturiser

A couple of UUs:
- Lush Flying Fox - a sample from my New Year swap buddy (waves to them ). I really like this ones, have used it before, lovely smell.
- Lush bath bomb - again from the new year swap, not sure what one it was as it had no name on the packet, but it was pale cream with a few shimmery bits and smelt lovely.
- Ojon Restorative hair treatment sachet - horrible stuff, smelt nasty and didn't seem to have any effect on my hair. Lucky it was a freebie, won't be buying.

Remember I said my head at the base of my neck had gone red and scratchy (which I thought was a reaction to a new shampoo)? Went to see another pharmacist last week who said it looked like an infection not an allergic reaction and gave me some hydrocortisone cream. I've been using it for a week and while the patch is still a bit dry, it doesn't itch anymore. Thankfully! Funnily enough my Mum (who I saw the week before) has also had the same infection! So chances are I caught it from her.

Gemguin

Hi all,
So a few more UU for this month.
The white company hotel miniature shower gel, was a freebie to start with. I feel the scene was quite strong and more manly than I would usually choose, so would not buy a full sized one.

Clinique, sparkle skin body scrub, at first I quite liked this, the texture was good but after a few uses I found that it irritated sensitive skin such as behind my knees and inside of my elbow. So only used it on less sensitive areas after that. But I have to say the grains were nice and lasted well in the shower however I'm still trying to repair the sore areas now a week after! So WNBA

Est!e Lauder collection sugar body scrub. This was really nice large sugar grains that lasted, nice smell not the perfect scrub for me I don't think as the grain were so large they were hard to get out the tube, so again WNBA. Still looking for the HG of scrubs.

Clinique daily moisturising lotion, was the last of the 3 step Clinique that was quite drying on my skin. As a stand alone moisturiser it didn't seem to sink in well so WNBA.

Lancôme nuit cream, it was a 15ml sample, was a very strong smell but did the job WNBA - now on to Botanics night cream we shall see how that goes!

A few freebie INN's I had a skin consultation at L'Occtaine so have some free samples of their range, also a hotel stay so full collection of hotel samples, so only little ins really :rotfl:

Hope for a few more UU before the month is out - currently have not bought any toiletries this March :T

dolly84

Have ins to declare now that the post has been. Last week Hermes lost my Bare Minerals Bright and Beautiful set and when there was no longer any hope of it turning up I got a refund and re-ordered. Unfortunately the Light set had sold out so I ordered Medium Beige, the ins are as follows:

8g Bare Minerals Original - Medium Beige (this has turned out to not be as dark as expected but if needs be I will mix it with some fair.

Blusher in Vivacious - a lovely bright and fresh pink

Eyeshadow in Alive - plum coloured

Eyeliner in Plum

Brightening Face primer
Brightening Eye primer
Lipgloss - Lollipop
Double ended eyeshadow brush

Royal Mail did a damn sight better job of delivering this than Hermes although I had to pay £1.95 for the postage whereas it is normally included.

I also received the baby bath sample in the post today, I got this for DD to use to help with her eczema.

Also I received a Boots No7 Face brush which is their version of the Clarisonic, it is £25 in the stores if i remember rightly (although it was on offer a while back for £15 but I missed out on that) but I got mine brand new and boxed on ebay for £17.98 delivered. I put the batteries in to test and it is working and the head feels quite soft but I will give it a proper go tonight. My plan is just to use this a couple of times a week, I did fancy a Clarisonic but fail to see any justification for the price tag.

maddiemay

moneyless_mac wrote: »

More outs today:

Lush bath bomb in the shape of a present - WBA next Christmas made the bath a glorious blue/green

Sachet of Flexitol heel balm - have full size in the stash as I find it effective for my hooves. I did purchase an emjoy a few weeks ago and found it really great so hopefully a combination of cream and sandpapering will avoid the sore cracked heels that sometimes appear in summer.

Lush sweetie pie shower jelly - WBA or at least another jelly as my daughter loves them (although they sometimes cause arguments as she does spend a while wobbling it rather than washing).

Soap & Glory clean, girls body wash - WNBA I didnt like this S&G fragrance. Sadly I have another 2 left in the stash from various gift sets. My S&G stash rivals TBS butter mountain.

Does everyone declare nail polish?
I have recently rediscovered my nail polish passion and have bought loads. I have declared them all but Im never going to finish them. Nor am I realistically going to stop buying them - I match polish to my outfit/mood and wouldnt like to wear the same one each week. In fact I think I would actually be sad to see some of them finally be gone.

Polish ins:

OPI mini Oz set containing I Theodora You, Don't Burst My Bubble, Glints of Glinda & What Wizardry is This?

2 Kleancolor glitter top coats

Dollish polish vampires coven and im the boogieman

I don't include nail polish either, I love colour so np gives me my colour fix, to just enjoy displaying/looking at as well as wearing them, I have hundreds and one month might buy loads, then none for a while, I don't often buy magazines and cannot tolerate much alcohol and have no debt so they are my (not so little) indulgence, OH thinks I am potty, but just smiles at me now, I think he has realised at long last that they make me happy and are pretty harmless:rotfl:

IN's to confess 1 hair oil free with magazine (first mag this year) and jumbo size EH Moringa Balm

UU 250ml Philip Kinglsey Flaky Itchy Scalp Shampoo. have BA, my HG have a 1 litre pump ready to start.

TA half used old Avon Lippie, colour doesn't suit now I am grey, and it has dried up a little.

Gemguin

maddiemay wrote: »

UU 250ml Philip Kinglsey Flaky Itchy Scalp Shampoo. have BA, my HG have a 1 litre pump ready to start.

TA half used old Avon Lippie, colour doesn't suit now I am grey, and it has dried up a little.

Maddiemay, where do you purchase your Philip Kingsley from, sound like something I need to try out!

VALM

moneyless_mac wrote: »

Does everyone declare nail polish?
I have recently rediscovered my nail polish passion and have bought loads. I have declared them all but Im never going to finish them. Nor am I realistically going to stop buying them - I match polish to my outfit/mood and wouldnt like to wear the same one each week. In fact I think I would actually be sad to see some of them finally be gone.

Polish ins:

OPI mini Oz set containing I Theodora You, Don't Burst My Bubble, Glints of Glinda & What Wizardry is This?

2 Kleancolor glitter top coats

Dollish polish vampires coven and im the boogieman

mcculloch29 wrote: »

I think ValM has exempted herself from nail polish, as have I with lipstick, as it's the only make-up I wear.

Yes, that's right myself and maddiemay don't count nail lacquer as INS. If I was to I may as well have broadband installed on the naughty step as I'd be posting from there continually.

Have just repainted my nails. Have been following a nude theme this week. Have just taken off $OPI Metro Chic and am now wearing OPI Tickle My Francey. I do fancy trying the Theadora colour and the new liquid sand so please post your review on here for me to ogle.

Those Dollish polishes look good fun. Where do you buy yours from?

wondercollie wrote: »

We had a blizzard last week with over 30cm in under 12 hours and down to -18 most nights. So the groundhog was wrong.

I promise I'll never complain about how cold it is here ever again. x