No Buying Unneccecary Toiletries in May 2013

rogueylawyer

maddiemay wrote: »

I have also been trialling another Balm (as also mentioned by VALM) from an e-bay supplier. Note to self - get on and write a little review of it:(!

Yes please!

KT2802

Hope you got on ok at the foot doctor rosemary.

I am really wanting to try the EH balm - have heard lots of good things about it.

1 UU from me from last night:

84: Lush The Comforter Bubble Bar - WMBA - did like this but was disappointed that the smell wasn't as strong once it bubbled up. I preferred the karma bubble bar I had before as this smelt lovely in the bath.

Hope everyone is having a good week.

moromir

I've decided to try the EH set on QVC. Thinking that I'll open and use the 50ml pot and if I hate it, sell the 100ml pot on ebay and hopefully recoup some costs. /reasonable hehe

maddiemay

At the end of March I purchased a cleansing balm from e-bay, details as below.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/facial-cleansing-balm-paraben-free-suitable-for-vegetarians-/330911911077?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Skincare_PP&var=&hash=item4d0be30ca5

I had already been using Emma Hardie Moringa Balm for several weeks, but had seen good reviews on this balm and thought it worth trying, particularly as is only cost £5.00 per 100g.

The version I bought was for mature skin.

For 10 days I cleansed the left side of my face with the EH and the right side with the one from elimae21.

I could see or feel absolutely no difference between the two. I have very sensitive skin, but had no redness, and in fact found it soothed existing red patches. For me the only difference between the two products is that the EH emulsifies very easily when water is added, the ellimae did not, but removed well when used as directed by placing hot cloth over face before removing product with cloth. The smell was pleasant but not overpowering. The texture was less "thick and heavy" than the Boots Botanic one, which I have used as a "safe product" when having bad reactions to other products, but did not really enjoy the experience. I often do a double cleanse at night using Elemis Tru-Enzyme cleanser as the second cleanse and the two worked well for me.

Will I buy again? yes, I think I will try a different version, but unless I have a cash crisis:rotfl:I think the EH will always be in my armoury. I think that VALM's daughter found it made her breakout, not sure which formula she used.

Conclusion, for me a good winter cleanser, no real minuses, but the EH has the edge on texture. Extremely cost effective and very quick delivery, I guess it is a case of try it and see if it works for you.

HTH:)

Tracey2609

Another UU to report Clarins Cleansing Milk (Sample Size) mewah was ok - but not brilliant. So probably wouldn't buy again.

trudij

You lot doing the boots triall for the serum - how are you getting on with it?? I love it and am thrilled theyve given us so much, any ideas what its likely to be when it goes on sale?

Josslette

A few UU's and INS to report!

UU's
Morrisons Orange Body Scrub - This was a bit blah as a body scrub more like a shower gel with the odd grainy bit in it. Used most of this up as a hand wash, smelt lovely and fresh WNBA

DKNY Fresh Blossom Body Lotion - This smelt lovely to start with and then after being open for a few months it started to smell a bit off, was quite an alright light moisturiser. WNBA

INS

Me To You 80 Handy Wipes x 2 - These smell great! Like peaches, great for wiping feet!

Barry M Lip Gloss in Cocoa Shimmer

Impulse Body Spray in True Love

Boss Nuit Pour Femme Sample


Didn't mean to buy stuff but I accidently did

seasideDreamer

A couple more UU for me Tesco Extrcats pomegrante and rosehip body butter, WNBA smelt more like fake strawberry:( and Timotei vidiv colour shampoo, already replaced, last bottle will have to go to the £1 shop and get more:money:

kadison

A couple more UUs from me.....

Olay Regenerist cloths x 30 - WMBA but they seem to have disappeared, I've replaced them with the Olay Daily Facials cloths so I'll see how they fare.
Simple Cleansing Wipes x 7 - Nice enough, WMBA if on offer
Caldey Island - Island Fern Cologne 100ml - Bought a few years ago when I visited Caldey Island, at the time I thought it smelt like original Radox but I opened it a while ago and it's definitely more of a male fragrance, more 'pine' ish, so I've poured it into an old stick diffuser bottle and it's making my bathroom smell nice instead!

Itzybitzy

UU

Louise Galvin Conditioner, 100ml - WBA as a nice conditioner but not for £24 full price
Ori FlameOxygen boost Day Cream, 1.5ml - WBA, nice cream and light and refreshing
Ori FlameOxygen Night Cream, 1.5ml -WBA, lovely smell and just the right thickness for nighttime!