No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries December 2013

mad_scientist

minicooper272 wrote: »

However, I believe this takes my stash of body lotions up over 10. I feel a little bit like I'm drowning in body lotions at the moment. Does anyone have any sort of idea how else I can use them? I don't need hand cream, and will tend to use them as foot lotion, as I never allow enough time to slather them on daily.

I have way more body lotions than that
I use mine as handcream, foot cream and runny lotions instead of shaving foam. Sometimes I need to water them down a bit or they clog up my razor but I'll never need to buy a shaving foam (or body lotion!) again.

I am going to declare a few UU for the end of the year now as there is so little left that its not worth adding them to my 2014 stash list!

Avon Naturals Honey shower jelly - WNBA, I hate screw top shower gels as they're too fiddly with wet hands! Has long been discontinued, this was the oldest shower gel left in my stash

BS Dreams Ltd body lotion - WNBA as I have way too many body lotions!

Avon Planet Spa Dead Sea Minerals hand cream - WBA but I think it was discontinued a while ago, loved the marine smell of this.

Covergirl blusher - WNBA, this was soooo old! Its a struggle getting any more out with my blusher brush so am going to chuck this.

Clinique Gentle Light loose powder - no need to buy anytime soon as this lasted me about a decade and I have another loose powder in the stash.

Boots Natural Collection Passionfruit body spray - WBA, I liked the fragrance and its a non-aerosol spray bottle which always seem to last longer :money:

Think thats me for the year, I'm just away to count my final total for 2013.

Have a good New Year everyone, I'll see you all in 2014! :beer:

mad_scientist

rogueylawyer wrote: »

I have a question for everyone who uses concealer under their eyes. I am very pale and so naturally am quite dark and blue under the eyes. I currently use No7 pen concealer under my eyes but it seems to disappear by lunchtime. I'm looking around but wonder, what do you use and what would you recommend?

I use the L'Oreal Touche Magique one but I don't know if its any better than No. 7 I'm afraid. I have also tried the Clinique Airbrush concealer and I don't think its any better than the L'Oreal one for about twice the price!

KT2802

rogueylawyer wrote: »

I've purchased one item that will be an IN in the new year; a tube of they're real mascara. I've bought it off ebay and this is my first time buying makeup, so I'm 50/50 whether it will be any good. I spent less than I did on my last No7 mascara and got it significantly cheaper than in the shop so it's no huge loss if it's no good. My No7 is on its last legs and it will be a one in one out situation.

I have a question for everyone who uses concealer under their eyes. I am very pale and so naturally am quite dark and blue under the eyes. I currently use No7 pen concealer under my eyes but it seems to disappear by lunchtime. I'm looking around but wonder, what do you use and what would you recommend?

I love the They're Real and think a lot of other people on here do too although know some people didn't get on so well with it. Fingers crossed for you!

I use the Collection lasting perfection one in the lightest shade as I too am very pale. I think it's pretty good for the price and lasts well on me. I have heard that the Bobbi Brown corrector is fab at correcting (surprinsingly :rotfl:) dark circles as it is a peachy tone to counteract the blueness? Haven't tried it yet myself though as I want to get colour matched at a counter.

ruby_eskimo

rogueylawyer wrote: »

I've purchased one item that will be an IN in the new year; a tube of they're real mascara. I've bought it off ebay and this is my first time buying makeup, so I'm 50/50 whether it will be any good. I spent less than I did on my last No7 mascara and got it significantly cheaper than in the shop so it's no huge loss if it's no good. My No7 is on its last legs and it will be a one in one out situation.

I have a question for everyone who uses concealer under their eyes. I am very pale and so naturally am quite dark and blue under the eyes. I currently use No7 pen concealer under my eyes but it seems to disappear by lunchtime. I'm looking around but wonder, what do you use and what would you recommend?

I love They're Real, it really is an amazing mascara. As for concealer, I use the Maybelline Instant Age Rewind concealer which is good for me as a pale lady and it helps brighten my undereye. The maybelline dream lumi concealer isn't too bad either.

kadison

Evening all!

I'll have some declarations soon as a couple of orders have arrived

dolly84 wrote: »

Right have been to collect my Boots orders

Lancôme Dreamtone 1 gift set which includes a full size Dreamtone and 3 mini products.

I will be on the naughty step until March if you want me.

I will join you, want me to bring anything?

Let me know how you get on with the dreamtone, I'm halfway through my first bottle and I'm sure my skin looks brighter!

rosemary54 wrote: »

bought a coast skirt off fleabay and was shocked when it arrived as not the pale brown it looked in the pic but a very light baby blue...yeuk so not my colour I know it is buyer beware but the woman could have said what the colour was having taken a misleading photo!

Open an 'item not as described' case hun and get your money back

minicooper272 wrote: »

However, I believe this takes my stash of body lotions up over 10. I feel a little bit like I'm drowning in body lotions at the moment. Does anyone have any sort of idea how else I can use them? I don't need hand cream, and will tend to use them as foot lotion, as I never allow enough time to slather them on daily.

Body lotion makes a great alternative to shaving gel, best used just before a shower though!

rogueylawyer wrote: »

I have a question for everyone who uses concealer under their eyes. I am very pale and so naturally am quite dark and blue under the eyes. I currently use No7 pen concealer under my eyes but it seems to disappear by lunchtime. I'm looking around but wonder, what do you use and what would you recommend?

Try a tinted primer instead of a concealer as it may last longer, this one's good....

http://www.boots.com/en/Revlon-PhotoReady-8482-Eye-Primer-Primer_1251376/

kadison

OK here goes, more orders still to arrive so this isn't it yet!

UUs

Baylis & Harding Rose & Raspberry Bath Milk 100ml - WBA, lovely scent
Baylis & Harding Rose & Raspberry Shower Creme 100ml - As above
Bio Oil Large Bottle 200ml - WBA
Clinique Clinique Repairwear Laser Focus 7ml - WNBA, didn't go far though!
Elizabeth Arden Provocative Woman Body Lotion 100ml
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer 40ml - WMBA if my hair was long, makes no difference on my short hair!
The Body Shop Strawberry Body Polish 200ml - WBA

SOLD on eBay
Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel 50ml
Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 30ml

INs from Tesco
Items in this set items are not available anymore but the price of the items I found is about the same as Bare Minerals, so this set is worth about £70 and I got it for £7!!

Philosophy Divine Glow luminostiy powder 8.5g Medium
Philosophy Divine luxurious lip colour 3.4g Amazing Apricot
Philosophy Divine creamy foundation spf25 14.2g Medium
Philosophy Divine long wear creamy eyeliner 0.55g Black

Another fab bargain from Tesco glitch, I paid £15, worth £124! :D

Elizabeth Arden Ceramide gold ultra restorative capsules x 60
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Purifying Toner 200ml
Elizabeth Arden Ceremide plump perfect eye moisture crème 15ml

Philosophy order arrived....£43 for all this!
Philosophy Old fashioned eggnog shower gel 480ml
Philosophy Shortbread cookie shower gel 480ml
Philosophy Spiced gingerbread cookie shower gel 480ml
Philosophy Butter rum cake shower gel 480ml

(Fruitcake Mix Set - I had no idea it came in a lovely tin!)
Philosophy Vanilla cake mix shower gel 120ml
Philosophy Cranberry medley body lotion 60ml
Philosophy Candied pecan hot salt body scrub 180ml

(New customer free gift, even though I'm not a new customer :T)
Philosophy Hope in a Jar moisturiser 12ml
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleanser 30ml
Philosophy Amazing Grace Shower Gel 30ml

(Free Samples)
Philosophy Eye hope multitasking eye cream 2ml
Philosophy The microdelivery daily exfoliating wash 6ml

SmarterNotHarder

hello all! Thought it was about time I declared my Christmas Ins hehe

So here goes:

Charlie Sparkle Body Sprays x4 50ml each
Sanctuary Body Wash 250ml
Sanctuary Luxury Bath Float 75ml
Sanctuary Body Scrub 50ml
Sanctuary Salt Scrub 60g
Sanctuary Body Butter 100ml
Sanctuary Spa Skin Body Polisher

Oh well... :P

I haven't spent a penny though so all good

kadison

locarr wrote: »

lol:rotfl::rotfl:

I saw this over on the Elite thread and had to re-post as it's so funny! :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

minicooper272

mad-scientist I rent quite a small room though, with very limited storage space, so having more than 5 of anything is overwhelming. No one will notice 1 bottle in the bathroom, so I may try shaving lather. 2 are oils, so I imagine they'll work really well, thanks!

dolly84

KT2802 - The Too Faced palette is sooo pretty, I have several of their palettes and they are lovely. I used Christmas money to buy this one so don't feel too bad about it.

Roguey - I second the recommendation for the collection concealer also the Estee Lauder double wear one is fab that stays put all day but it doesn't correct blue shadows just covers them.

Kadison - nice haul, have you found room for it all?

I have a uu

Percy & Reed Volumising no oil hair oil - 30ml, WBA and have several more in the stash, this lasted ages and was an amazing value Glamour freebie.