No More Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in July 2013

hammyham

Ren trio - free with magazine, and was intrigued by having a face cream that smelt of frankincense!

Eyeko eyeliner - free with magazine. Didn't like it at first, but have to say it stays on very well!

Balance me lip salve - free with magazine, and had none for my holiday. Is ok.

Vichy serum x 4 - free sachets.

Head and shoulders shampoo and conditioner sachets. Free with magazine.

E45 sachet x3 - free sachets.

Glimmer stick eyeliner x2 - given to me. Really impressed by them.

Shouldn't really have bought these, but have wanted to try this brand for ages. Were on sale for a fiver each.
Illamasqua nail varnish x2
Illamasqua eyeshadow
Illamasqua lip gloss

UU
Garnier Body lotion 6ml x6 - WBA as v moisturising.

Loreal hair oil 3.5 ml - wnba, didn't do a great deal.

Ren rose cleansing gel 15ml - wnba.

Avon facial flash serum sachet - wnba as was drying.

Clairol conditioner 56ml - hg.

Benefit eye cream sample - wnba. Stung a bit.

Vichy serum 1.5ml - wnba.

Superdrug b eye cream 1ml - wnba.

Ren frankinsense night cream 3ml - wmba. Loved the smell.

Pore strip x 2 - WBA. Just cheap ones from home bargains.

Razor.

S and g scrub 50ml -wnba. Did not like the smell.

Clarins cleansing gel 5ml - WBA. Have more in stash.

Soltan SPF 50 200ml - WBA. Didn't burn.

Avon Argan oil shampoo 200ml - WBA. Great at getting out knots.

Original source raspberry milk and vanilla 200ml . Wnba. Didn't lather and smelt too sweet.

Piz Buin SPF 30 - I left this on holiday for my MIL as she had run out and she was staying out there.

Pantene shampoo 250ml - WBA. Will buy any shampoo really.

S and g eye Gel 15ml - TA. This must have gone off as my eyes were burning. Have noticed that a lot of s and g products don't last very long so won't be buying again for the foreseeable future.

Hand sanitiser.

hammyham

just finished deo when getting ready too - I'm determined to have more UUs than INS this month! x

maddiemay

emsjune78 wrote: »

Hi All,

A few IN and UU from the tail end of last week and over the weekend, had a little flurry of UU which was nice!

IN were Vichy Youth Serum & Eyes and Lashes Serum - wasn't expecting these sachets through the post as had my first lot a few weeks back? :huh:

L'Oreal Preference conditioner - came with my hair dye so incidental

Final IN was Tesco cleansing facial wipes, went away at the weekend and these were convenient as I also end up cleaning shoes, wiping hands with them etc!

First of the UU is VO5 Gloss Me Smoothly conditioner - WBA

Also L'Oreal Everpure Shampoo - again, WBA

Balance Me Super Toning Body Wash - WBA, really liked the smell and how soft it left my skin, might try and pick another up if there are still some copies of Glamour floating about with it on. The 100ml size is also handy to take away.

Elemis Apricot Toner - WNBA - nothing at all special and if I'm honest I don't tend to use toner, not sure if that's a major no no skincare wise but there it is!

The Vichy Youth Serums were a TA after one use and then a GA as a result for the second sachet. Reason being that I used it after my moisturiser and it balled on application and was even worse when I tried to put foundation on. Flakey is not a good look! Suffice to say WNBA - life it soo short to put up with balling!! :rotfl:

Finally Elemis Illuminating Flash Balm - WBA - got another 3 or 4 in the stash (15ml freebie size) - love the smell and effect it has on my skin

Life is hectic at the moment, hope everyone is ok, been just about managing to keep read up on the thread but posting has been neglected.

While I remember, has anyone been in touch with VALM lately? I've not seen her on the last couple of threads and she is a long time poster like myself, hope she's ok

Ems

I too have been missing VALM for quite a while and intending to try and PM her, but I am so behind with my correspondence both electronic and snail mail that I have not managed to do it yet. I will get my act together and try right now!!

ETA - message sent!

asset2004

Sundaysgirl wrote: »

TA:

1. Soap & Glory Hand Food 50ml - unopened til now but has gone off! Does not bode well for the two full sizes in my stash :mad: Maybe I will have to buy hand cream at some point soon after all.

Yes this is my pet hate, have had a couple of the S&G hand food that's gone off, it is disgusting I contacted S&G and got a flippant cheeky reply back. Has made me determined to not buy any more of their products.
Things are going very slow this month, don't think I'll have an Out to report in July.

minicooper272

It's been such a slow month, and only one week left!

Finished off a Dove soap bar - WBA - I started using this soap when someone with a similar skin condition to mine recommended it. I like the way it washes off (while most other soaps feel a bit waxy), and it doesn't seem to aggravate my skin.

TA Revlon Hello Honey lip gloss - a friend of mine keeps buying me make-up, but she doesn't seem to get my colouring. I always open them and try them on, but they never really work. Next time she gives me make-up I think I'll just give it away before I try it - at least it won't go to waste that way!

moneyless_mac

UU

Boots cotton wool pads - WBA but already restocked.

Original Source lime shower gel - WBA DD loves this but still have plenty of shower gel to use.


INS

Batiste dry shampoo - not really a fan of dry shampoo but this is needed for a festival at the weekend

2 x antibacterial gel - again required for the festival.

13 samples from Nuxe - not required but took advantage of their sale and free gifts.

5 ins from Birchbox which I forgot to declare

emsjune78

moneyless_mac wrote: »

UU

Sure max protection cream deo - HG have replacements already in my stash as I stockpile when its on offer.

Johnsons baby bedtime cream - a stash relic from when my daughter was small (she is now nearly 8!) This was OK to use but I dont think I would buy again. Is any one else struggling to use body moisturisers in the warm weather?

Yes, me too! Anything that has the remote possibility of making me feel more sticky at the moment is out, I'm relying on whatever I'm showering with at the moment to provide some moisturisation. That said, I have been using some aloe vera gel as I've burnt a little around my shoulders and the top of my back when it was overcast and windy and I just didn't realise That's nice and cooling and gets applied just before bed

luvlycake

A couple of OUTs

20 - Avon little white dress body spray. My rep gave me this as a freebie. It's OK but I will never purchase from Avon again.
21 - Ren rosa cleansing gel. Free with magazine. OK but I'm not keen on rose smells.
22 - L'Occitane verbena showel gel - used as bath foam. Nice fresh scent for a hot night.

luvlycake

mcculloch29 wrote: »

I had a phone call to say Easy Living Magazine had stopped publication - I subscribed - what magazine would I like to take out instead? Actually, I wouldn't. Please give me my money back.

Oh that's a shame, I liked easy living. I don't really buy magazines anymore though.

rosemary54

luvlycake wrote: »

Oh that's a shame, I liked easy living. I don't really buy magazines anymore though.

they did that with me and SHE...asked if I wanted GH....er no as I already sub it,used to love SHE:(