No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries December 2013

VALM

asset2004 wrote: »

Thanks for asking Sundaysgirl I'm doing fine, will be made redundant on Monday. TBH the whole procedure has been a joke, blocking me from work and being downright difficult about everything. I will be so glad when it's over

Hope everyone has a nice weekend, I'm afraid I am disliking this time of year even more so this year

I'm not surprised you feel this way considering you are losing your job asset. So sorry to hear this. Hope you are able to find a new job fairly quickly. What do you do for a living?

Pamylib wrote: »

I have a TA to report, or rather a RIP I went to do my nails this evening with my favourite Christmas colour, A Ruby for Rudolf by OPI, and found it died up. There was only a little left as I've had it for years, but somehow I was expecting it to go on for ever! I don't expect it's made anymore, so WNBA. I used Madras from Mavala instead.

I have owned this OPI colour in the past. If you have problems replacing it try China Glaze Ruby Pumps that I'm wearing at the moment. It is a little brighter than the OPI one but has the same amount of shimmer in it. I think it's a classic colour too so still available.

minicooper272 wrote: »

A lovely IN to declare after secret santa at work - Lush Christmas Eve bubble bar. Really liked me secret santa gift this year, it was really well thought out. I am undecided about whether I will keep the bar - a current skin condition started after I used one of their bath bombs, and I've been a bit wary of their bath stuff since, but even still, I am very pleased with the gift

Very nice. Secret Santas are such a gamble aren't they? We are allowed to spend £5.00 and there's an embargo on wine bottles. I've bought my friend a snood from Primark as she's always wearing scarves around the office but I never see her wearing one outside. Last year I was bought some China Glaze polish which was lovely. We are swapping ours this Friday so will report back on my gift.

Clutterfree

Welcome Pirateyqueen! :T

Asset, how are you feeling today?

Babette, try not to feel judged by a "one off" post. The rest of us are in the same boat as each other so I think this is a great thread.
Hey where else is there on here, and in real life, that I can find other people who share my excitement over the Naked 3 palette!?

Okay, one UU to report...

Silk Oil of Morocco certified Argan oil hair and skin treatment 125ml - WMBA - this came in a six piece set along with shampoo, conditioner and various Argan hair products. The set cost £100 :eek: but the shampoo and conditioner were great! They are sadly long gone but even though I have bust length hair and didn't have it cut for a year with these products I did not get split ends. Was good stuff but I can't justify the price at the moment. If I found it on offer, though, I wouldn't hesitate...

One NPI today...
Herbal Essences Bee Strong shampoo and conditioner are on offer at Tesco. I was sorely tempted but resisted for three reasons...

1. I have a sample sachet of each in my stash that I've not tried so I don't even know if it suits.
2. I have plenty of other shampoos and conditioners to use up before adding to my stockpile.
3. Nicole Sch.... (X factor judge!!) was on the front of the bottles which actually put me off it!

KT2802

Hope you had a lovely break Val - I love York.

Clutterfree wrote: »

Welcome Pirateyqueen! :T

Hey where else is there on here, and in real life, that I can find other people who share my excitement over the Naked 3 palette!?

I totally agree with this :rotfl: None of my friends share my excitement and love of toiletries That's why I love this thread and reading beauty blogs.

VickyA_2

Evening everyone :hello:

I'm delighted to report one UU:

L'Occitane Verbena Cleansing Hand Wash 300ml WBA but at £14 a bottle, it would have to be if money was no object! I seem to recall it was a leaving present from my previous job, which was a lovely treat! I'm now using L'Occitane bar soap which is part of my stash.

Fingers crossed I'll be able to report more UUs later in the week.

sam.4000

Evening

UU's
Impulse spray WMBA I have not bought one of these for years, I don't find they last very Long and I prefer perfumes

Haus of gloi body butter WBA love this products such a lovely texture and scent, but it is an American company and postage prices are expensive and I have plenty of products to get on with

Bath chill pills from advent WBA

6 items ebay

pirateyqueen

Thanks for the warm welcome

Right, brace yourself!

Hair Stuff
Naked Volume Body Building Shampoo
Naked Volume Weightless Conditioner
L'Oreal EverPure Intense Mask
Jason Restorative Biotin Shampoo
Jason Restorative Biotin Conditioner
Naked Style Leave-in Conditioner
Planet Spa Olive Oil Hot Treatment
Superdrug Heat Defence Spray
Aussie Leave-in Conditioner
Sammy Fat Hair 0 Calories Mousse
Volume Hair Mousse (a product I was sent to test, so no brand)
Schwarzkopf Got2B Volume Hairspray
Schwarzkopf Got2B Volume Powder
Hair Spray (another product to test. Why do they always seem to send them after I've just bought one?!)
The Body Shop Coconut Oil Hair Shine
Elvive Extraordinary Oil
Bumble & Bumble Semi Sumo pomade
VO5 Dry Shampoo
Dove Dry Shampoo
Awapuhi Shine Spray
L'Oreal Professional Thermo blow-dry Milk
L'Oreal Studio Matte and Messy Salt Spray

Shower Gels
Balance Me Body Wash
Soap & Glory Clean On Me Shower Gel
Lush Twilight Shower Gel
In-shower Body Conditioner (another testing product)
Dove Moisturising Body wash mini bottle
Lush Ro's Argan Body Conditioner

Body Lotions
Soap & Glory The Rightous Butter
Dove Body Moisturiser
The Body Shop Honey & Beeswax Hand & Foot Butter
The Body Shop Rose Hand Cream
& Other Couture Carnival Hand Cream
Nivea Soft Moisturising Cream
Lush Hand Balm
Origins Rejuvenating Hand Treatment
Superdrug Vitamin E Cuticle Oil

Oils
Argan Oil
Baby Oil
Coconut Oil
Caster Oil
Almond Oil
Jojoba Oil

Scrubs
The Body Shop Peach Body Scrub
The Body Shop Peppermint Foot Scrub
Lush Popcorn Lip Scrub

Face Wash
Boots Sensitive Foaming Face Wash
Soap & Glory Peaches and Clean
No 7 Cleansing Water
Emma Hardie Cleansing Balm

Toners
Thatchers Cucumber Witch Hazel
The Body Shop Nutriganics Refreshing Toner
Pixi Glow Tonic
Origins Make A Difference + Rejuvenating Treatment Lotion

Face Moisturisers
Origins Make A Difference + Rejuvenating Moisturiser
Avene Rich Recovery Cream
Formula Night Cream
Time Technology Face Cream Mini
Steam Cream
Neals Yard Power Berry Daily Moisturiser

Skincare Extras
Hydraluron
Bravura London Pore Perfection Oil Control Gel
REN Clearcalm 3 Replenishing Night Serum
Queen Helene Mint Julep Masque
Soap & Glory The Fab Pore Facial Peel
Eye Lift Serum (tester)
REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask
Aesop Primrose Facial Cleansing Masque
Aesop Parsley Seed Cleansing Masque
Avon Magix Face Perfecter
No 7 Beautfil Skin Hydration Mask
La Roche Posay Anthelios XL 50+ SPF (x2)
Kiss My Face Sunscreen Factor 30
Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream
Boots Time Delay Instant Eye Brightner
The Emu Oil Well Moisturising Eye Cream
The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Cream Mini
The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Reviver
The Body Shop Vitamin C Energising Facial Spritz
Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask

Lip Balms
The Body Shop Born Lippy Pomegranate
Maybelline Baby Lips Cherry
The Body Shop Chocomania Lip Butter
Nivea Lip Butter Vanilla and Macadamia
Nivea Lip Butter Raspberry Rose
ELF Lip Balm
Sierra Bees Vanilla Lip Balm

Oh. My. God. That is a lot of stuff. And that's not counting all the individual sachets that I've collected too. I feel terrible!

Clutterfree

Well done on your list Pirateyqueen.
Done feel terrible, we've all been there.
I still am!
Tbh I know it's gong to take a long time to get through my haul but today, if it had not been for this group, I would have purchased another shampoo and conditioner. But because I knew I'd have to come on here and add it to my long list I didn't buy it.
I know my list will go up at Christmas as I will no doubt have some toiletries for pressies so I am trying to be good before then.

Are you also Caroline Hirons follower? I noticed a few of her recommendations on your list. There are a few of us on here and it is so hard to ignore her latest recommendation.

I've only been on this thread for a month but they are a lovely non-judgemental group which helps when we all have our slip ups.

Anyway, welcome again.

pirateyqueen

Thank you very much, it's such a shock seeing it all written down!

Yes I am a Caroline Hirons follower, which has contributed to a lot of my list!

mad_scientist

Hi pirateyqueen, welcome to the gang!

I wouldn't worry about the size of your stash, I'd just like to confess that is about the size I am trying to get my hoard down to but every one on here has a different idea of what an acceptable level of stash is :rotfl:

One UU today,

Small pot of Bare Minerals foundation in Fairly Light from the starter set, WNBA in this shade, it was too pale even for me! Have been mixing a little bit into my full size pot of Medium foundation in the mornings. I still have the Light shade left from the starter set but this is far too yellow for my rosy cheeks so will try to mix it with the Medium and see what happens.

minicooper272

VALM wrote: »

Very nice. Secret Santas are such a gamble aren't they? We are allowed to spend £5.00 and there's an embargo on wine bottles. I've bought my friend a snood from Primark as she's always wearing scarves around the office but I never see her wearing one outside. Last year I was bought some China Glaze polish which was lovely. We are swapping ours this Friday so will report back on my gift.

That's a good idea! Can't really go wrong with a scarf or derivative. I don't mind what I get usually, but apparently my colleagues have pinned me as a major party animal, and I normally get drinking games or booze. It's fine, but I hardly go out as I don't know many people here to go out with, so it's a little bit frustrating/isolating getting things like that!

I have just realised I nearly have my shower gel and shampoo stash under control. Next week I will have 1 shower gel (+1 travel sized shower gel), 1 soap and shampoo left. I still have about 5-10 bottles of moisturiser left though.