No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries November 2013

VickyA_2

meames - your haul is similar to mine.

kadison - all of my stuff waiting to be brought into circulation is at the bottom of the wardrobe in the spare room in plastic crates. DH has a couple of bits, but the majority is mine!

I'm continuing to write my list and it's always growing. I have at least 1.5litres of shampoo to use up and far more shower gel than I ever appreciated! That's before I even get onto the body lotion. I'm going to have smooth skin for at least 3 years and that's before Christmas comes along.

Two INs though:
Colgate Advanced toothpaste x 2

For some reason, I never overstock on toothpaste!

maddiemay

Clutterfree wrote: »

I use Pixi Glow Tonic and use it across my eyes and lips whilst toning my face and never had any problems, but I would NEVER use my Alpha H Liquid Gold near my eyes or lips.


Right 2 UUs today...

Philosophy Unconditional Love shower gel 473ml - WNBA. I liked the smell but I am so over Philosophy shower gels, etc. Don't get me wrong, I still love them but I do think they are soooooo overpriced. I'd rather spend my money on decent skincare products for my face than a shower gel. That said, I would buy if I saw a bargain.

Ralph Lauren Notorious 1.5ml sample - WNBA. It was too peppery/spicy for me. I prefer sweet, musky scents, so although pleasant enough, not for me.

No INs! :T

Do you buy the Pixi in person, or are you able to source it by post via the internet? I tried to get some a few months ago, but was not able locate any at that time, I live in the depths of the country and ever get to a major city.

moneyless_mac

mcculloch29 wrote: »

I had no idea you couldn't use toner on the eye area - I don't use toner. I'm sure it would be all too easy to dab it across your eyes without thinking, as you did the rest of your face. :eek:

There was toner in a Simple set I gifted to my grand-daughter last month; bit worried now, hope she reads the bottle, though Simple is very gentle stuff.


I have been using an elemis one which can be used all over - the LRP was an astringent so wasnt the best place for it.

moneyless_mac

UU

Keipps poppy shower gel sachet - WNBA was ok but nothing special.

Clutterfree

maddiemay wrote: »

Do you buy the Pixi in person, or are you able to source it by post via the internet? I tried to get some a few months ago, but was not able locate any at that time, I live in the depths of the country and ever get to a major city.

No, I 'phone their store in London who post it out to me. They are very helpful. It does cost £4.50 postage though. However, the stamp always shows £4 something on it and then there's the price of the padded envelope so they aren't making money from the postage.
Very quick too. Say I call on a Monday, they post Tuesday, I receive Wednesday. :T

Sometimes they are out of stock so they tell you when they are expecting a shipment and to call back then.

Tel: 020 7287 7211



They are hoping to sell it online soon, though. :j

EDIT: looks like it has launched online but out of stock.

http://www.pixibeauty.co.uk/web-exclusives/glow-tonic

HTH.

Clutterfree

moromir wrote: »

Ok looking for some guidance here people - I love Nuxe Creme Prodigieuse moisturiser - rrp £19 odd, although Escentual usually have it in their 3rd off French Pharmacy promotion (not running currently).

I do need to get some because my skin is kicking off big time -

I found this kit on M&S for £30 (have a 20% off coupon so £24 less cashback via Topcashback)
http://www.marksandspencer.com/NUXE-Christmas-Prodigieuse%C2%AE-worth-%C2%A354-50/dp/B002F6FY12?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_1&nodeId=192659031&sr=1-1&qid=1385232707&pf_rd_r=0W3PNQ1T1PDPQ1W8MCKB&pf_rd_m=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&pf_rd_t=301&pf_rd_i=0&pf_rd_p=321381407&pf_rd_s=center-3

OR

I could get this set from the Nuxe website for £28
https://uk.nuxe.com/prodigious-christmas-saving-11.20-275/sets

Along with BOGOF hand cream (£10)
https://uk.nuxe.com/reve-de-miel-duo-hand-cream-one-for-free-291/reve-de-miel-nourishment

And get:
A free candle
A bunch of samples
A set of 3 Reve de Miel travel sizes
A mini product of my choice from a selection

I possibly feel like the M&S set is better value as I think I'll like the eye cream. I'm not mad on the huile oil but I could always ebay them.

I don't know what to doooo

Not sure if you can code stack at M&S, but if so, there's a code for £5 off a £20 spend on beauty here...
Post #4
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/63858399#Comment_63858399

Valid until Monday.

If you can't code stack, then your 20% is better.

Parisian

Moromir - hmm it's a tough one - do you have other hand creams to use up first? If so, it might be better to not add to that stash.

Thank you for the tip though! I love the reve de miel lip balm (in pot format) and have wanted to try the stick format for ages. Just got the stick reve de miel on buy one get one free (plus free delivery, samples and choice of miniature) for £5.50. Fab, thanks!

maddiemay

Clutterfree wrote: »

No, I 'phone their store in London who post it out to me. They are very helpful. It does cost £4.50 postage though. However, the stamp always shows £4 something on it and then there's the price of the padded envelope so they aren't making money from the postage.
Very quick too. Say I call on a Monday, they post Tuesday, I receive Wednesday. :T

Sometimes they are out of stock so they tell you when they are expecting a shipment and to call back then.

Tel: 020 7287 7211



They are hoping to sell it online soon, though. :j

EDIT: looks like it has launched online but out of stock.

http://www.pixibeauty.co.uk/web-exclusives/glow-tonic

HTH.

Clutterfree, thank you so much for the link:A. I have book marked it and will keep checking in and will pounce when it is back in stock, I have about 1 month's supply left of Clarins Gentle Exfoliator and quite a lot of Liquid Gold (which I forget to use every other day and only achieve about once a week).

Are you by any chance a Beauty Mouth follower too?

maddiemay

UU's

Lacura 3 in 1 Facial Wipes, I only use these when I am away from home, or use a corner of one to tidy up eye make up if I make a mess applying it when I am in a hurry to go out:eek:
30g bar L'Occitane soap, one of the rose fragrances, WBA, I have a small number of soaps from gifts etc. and am working my way through them, I find a "good" soap less aggravating to eczema on my hands than many hand washes (and the better hand washes for me, are horribly expensive), so I tend to leave 1 for guests to use and put tea tree or the like in "the boy's" bathroom.

I hope that everyone will have a lovely Sunday.:D

Clutterfree

maddiemay wrote: »

Clutterfree, thank you so much for the link:A. I have book marked it and will keep checking in and will pounce when it is back in stock, I have about 1 month's supply left of Clarins Gentle Exfoliator and quite a lot of Liquid Gold (which I forget to use every other day and only achieve about once a week).

Are you by any chance a Beauty Mouth follower too?

Yes but only since end of August.
Does it show from my stash list?!
That said, I bought Emma Hardie's balm way before it became cult.
Unfortunately, after 2 months I became allergic to it. Such a shame as I love it, and for the two months it did work my skin looked great.
Now use an unperfumed Clinique balm which works just as well but I do miss the smell of the EH one.

Since following Caroline, my bank balance has taken a hit but my skin looks loads better. As she says, you only get one face!
Also, my attitude to ageing has changed. I was always on the look out for a product that would reduce wrinkles, etc. I have now accepted only surgery can do that permanently so my goal is just to get my skin in the best condition it can be for my age!
Another Caroline quote that changed my attitude "Ageing is a privilege that not everyone gets".


If you are desperate for Pixi Glow Tonic then I would give them a quick call. Since using it I've not needed to use facial scrubs. My 17yo son has also started using it. Seems to get through it quicker than me, though! :eek: Probably because he doesn't pay for it!