No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries August 2013

VALM

kadison wrote: »

Can I ask, out of interest, just how many people do use the Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream?

Also, when do you use it and where?

I'll start the list....

Elemis PCMC User List
Kadison - Night time only, on face, neck and decollete

kadison wrote: »

Neither of you need worry!

Elemis PCMC User List
Kadison - Night time only, on face, neck and decollete
Sundaysgirl - Night time only (though occasionally on face for day in winter when my skin is drier), on face and neck
Maddiemay - Mornings ATM, only on face

Please add me to list. I use it in the mornings only (although at the moment I'm finishing off a small tube of Elemis Maximum Moisture as I took this away with me to Lancaster/Liverpool). I only use it on my face and do take it over my eyes as well. I use the Elemis neck and bust cream on decollete and use a thicker moisturiser as night cream (at the moment an NSPA one from ASDA). I've used PCMC for years and it's my staple. MrM usually buys me a stockpile of it for Christmas. Think I have two jars left in stockpile at the mo.

VALM

Kiwisaver wrote: »

After reading all the rave reviews I got a small duo set of night and day cream and have only used the day cream a few times but have been using the night cream on face, neck and decollette for a while.

Have to say the jury is still very much out, I love the smell and the feeling that it is a bit luxe and special but really other than that I don't get it and am certainly far from convinced that I need buy it again.

I've done this before when I've wanted to save money and wondered whether the PCMC was working. It was only when I stopped using it that I saw the fine lines creeping back. Give it a go without it and see if you see a difference.

minicooper272 wrote: »

Some of you may sigh when I say this, but I'm going to be 25 in 3 weeks and I'm starting to feel like I should be looking at something to help prevent ageing. I don't think I'm showing proper signs of ageing, but I've had a worry line on my forehead since I was 12, and have recently started to form my third, with the rest of my forehead is looking a little tired. Can anyone recommend something appropriate?

kadison wrote: »

Don't bother with anything too extreme like peels or anything as really you shouldn't think about that until you're about 45ish.

The best thing I can say is start using an SPF day cream all year round, the Olay ones are the best, Asda usually have them for about £5. I use the SPF 30 day fluid as my skin is very fair and I get a lot of pigmentation. The Body Shop Vit C one is excellent too.

At this time of year I'd use a proper facial sunscreen, I like Soltan Once as it goes on in the morning and you can forget about it.

Also you could start using a night cream, Elemis PCMC if you can afford it, works for all ages, all skin types and is VERY popular on here! If not then anything is better than nothing as your skin regenerates as you sleep.

Other than that just remember, nothing halts the ageing process, but the two worst things that speed it up are the sun and smoking Oh and see the lines as just part of your face, not something that destracts from how lovely you look overall xxx

I was going to say what kadison said.

I have another UU: -

LE IBST. Already repurchased. Emma bought a Benefit skincare mini kit when she was away in Germany last month (was a bit miffed at the time as she used money she was given for food on the ferry in Duty Free - can I really chastise her for this though? lol). Was feeling lazy when my toner ran out (it meant returning to the bedroom to pull the LE one out of my stash!) and used a bit of her Benefit one which felt very lush. May get one when I run out of the LE one however not sure I'll remember as the 200ml of LE lasts me 4 months.

minicooper272

kadison wrote: »

Don't bother with anything too extreme like peels or anything as really you shouldn't think about that until you're about 45ish.

The best thing I can say is start using an SPF day cream all year round, the Olay ones are the best, Asda usually have them for about £5. I use the SPF 30 day fluid as my skin is very fair and I get a lot of pigmentation. The Body Shop Vit C one is excellent too.

At this time of year I'd use a proper facial sunscreen, I like Soltan Once as it goes on in the morning and you can forget about it.

Also you could start using a night cream, Elemis PCMC if you can afford it, works for all ages, all skin types and is VERY popular on here! If not then anything is better than nothing as your skin regenerates as you sleep.

Other than that just remember, nothing halts the ageing process, but the two worst things that speed it up are the sun and smoking Oh and see the lines as just part of your face, not something that destracts from how lovely you look overall xxx

Thanks! I am happy to age gracefully (as long as I still look my age), I am definitely not going for extreme treatments just yet! I might have a look at the Vitamin C stuff - I really like that range, only bad thing is I have to go in to the body shop to buy it... I can use up my non-SPF moisturisers as night creams for a while.

Parisian

luvlycake wrote: »

INs and OUTs to report. I bought the LE bundle.

INs x 7...all look amazing though. £40 for all of them. Just over £5 each. I'm trying to convince myself aren't I? Lol.

Thanks for reminding me luvlycake, I saw the email this week but forgot about it! Just placed an order :rotfl:

sam.4000

Afternoon,

1 item out ebay

INS
Blue skies and fluffy white cloud bubble bar
Jungle solid conditioner

I use elemis PCMC at night and also hydraluron both at night and in the morning. This is a recentish change and I like it so will continue to use it.

moneyless_mac

My new OPI collection came yesterday and I love all the colours though am still lemming that Alcatraz Rocks one as well. Maybe I'll have a little look at the Trafford Centre tomorrow. I will be buying a new Essie top coat whilst there though. It seems that I can't get the one I usually like over here which is the To Dry For. Will get the Good to Go one instead.[/QUOTE]


Which colours did you get VALM ? Ive just ordered Alcatraz rocks (and preordered its frosty outside) from Nail polish direct for £6.99 each - free delivery if you spend £10.

There is also some Essie to dry for Amazon Marketplace if you dont have any success finding any.


Outs to declare:

100ml unknown cocoa butter from Boots testing panel - WBA if I knew which it was as although I dont normally like 'sweet' smells this one was lovely.

15ml PCMC - WBA but still have some in stash.

alja

I have some INs...

Blackhead clearing nose strips, didn't have any of these in the stash, but thought I'd give these things a go as I've never used them before.

3 x Superdrug radiance balm - these were a bargain at 40p each. One or two may end up being GA to my mum though...

I did also pick up some loreal shampoo & conditioner sachets, but I won't count these as they'll be going into my "travel stash" for upcoming holidays.

I also picked up some of those £1 OPI crackle nail polishes that I've seen being mentioned on here. Picked up 4 but may give some away as part of pressies these won't be counted either as I'm not counting my make-up/beauty stash in with this challenge......even though I probably should at some point!

edinburghgirl

my first IN of the month this morning-another free boujois lip gloss from orangina-already given away to DIL-this is progress for me in the old days i would have kept it even though i would never use it

a couple of UU

no7 protect and perfect seurm-HG
sure apd-aloe vera-WBA but have tons in stash
colgate max fresh toothpaste-WBA but a couple left from tesco DTD days
Botanics quenching body lotion -WMBA-bit of a funny smell have had it so long not sure if its gone off but hasnt seperated or anything so used it-quite nice in this warmer weather light and absorbs well am already halfway through a second one
Boots shave foam -WMBA-am sur i got this when it was reduced and you were getting paid more in points to take it away no frills but does the job
Sanctuary body scrub_HG my husband loves this
also used up a couple of soaps from my hotel stash not sure of make but they were from the shangri la group one standard and one glycerin -both very nice-i always aquire a stash of these when we stay there
boots essentails mouthwash-WBA- not to strong which suits me i find a lot of moutwashes burn my tongue

kadison

VALM wrote: »

Please add me to list. I use it in the mornings only (although at the moment I'm finishing off a small tube of Elemis Maximum Moisture as I took this away with me to Lancaster/Liverpool). I only use it on my face and do take it over my eyes as well. I use the Elemis neck and bust cream on decollete and use a thicker moisturiser as night cream (at the moment an NSPA one from ASDA). I've used PCMC for years and it's my staple. MrM usually buys me a stockpile of it for Christmas. Think I have two jars left in stockpile at the mo.

I literally have NO idea how to compact all that down to put it on the list! :rotfl:

minicooper272 wrote: »

Thanks! I am happy to age gracefully (as long as I still look my age), I am definitely not going for extreme treatments just yet! I might have a look at the Vitamin C stuff - I really like that range, only bad thing is I have to go in to the body shop to buy it... I can use up my non-SPF moisturisers as night creams for a while.

That's what I think, I'm 35 and I'm happy to look my age as long as I don't look older than I am!

minicooper272

Two INS -

BS Vitamin C daily moisturiser (with SPF30) - I quite like that this comes in a tube - 50ml is the same size as their other moisturisers, but because they come in big tubs, they take up a lot more space! Will look forward to trying it out.

The BS had a buy one get one half price offer on, so I also bought:

BS Seaweed Pore Perfector -I was a little concerned about my pores as well, so this won't go to waste!