No buying unnecessary toiletries in January 2014

asset2004

kadison wrote: »

It's not a new change, sellers haven't been able to leave negative feedback for years, it's all so one-sided on behalf of the buyers, they can do whatever they want now with no comeback whatsoever :mad:

I know :mad: so, so, so wrong. Buyers know they can get away with almost anything on ebay, one of the reasons I no longer use it to sell (hence why I have a huge pile of clutter at home, all worth something but can't get rid of it and car boot sales are a waste of time. )

Back on topic - 1 UU Colgate toothpaste, not very exciting but WBA as obviously bought via a glitch or two

mcculloch29

My list was pretty boring, but I listed it anyway! A UU of the Avon Soft and Sensual Dry Oil body spray. The pink one. WIBA?

Yeah, but I think I will stick with the original as that is a better insect repellent for the summer.

Also UU. The Next Enchanted hand cream, used as foot cream, from the set I was given at Christmas. This looked as if it was starting to separate, was grainy looking. Goodness knows how old it was, anyway it did its job reasonably well, can't buy it again and wouldn't particularly go out of my way to do so.

Absolutely no buys at all this month, though I have started applying for free samples again.
I was lucky on Am@zon Vine, I have a combined epilator / electric dry brush coming, hopefully it will arrive tomorrow. I will review it as quickly as I can. I also have a manual method of hair removal to test, which could prove interesting!

Some of the body areas I gave seven weeks of laser treatment to last Autumn have regrown hair, though not as luxuriantly as previously.

I think I will be trying this again post-epilation as it's recommended that you epilate before the first treatment with a laser. I am very lucky to have been given these to play with, I know.

mcculloch29

asset2004 wrote: »

I know :mad: so, so, so wrong. Buyers know they can get away with almost anything on ebay, one of the reasons I no longer use it to sell (hence why I have a huge pile of clutter at home, all worth something but can't get rid of it and car boot sales are a waste of time. )

Back on topic - 1 UU Colgate toothpaste, not very exciting but WBA as obviously bought via a glitch or two

My DS (adult) sold quite a bit on Gumtree, he hasn't had any negative experiences on eBay but he was very, very careful.

minerva_windsong

Another OUT for me tonight - Revlon Post Trauma Nail Treatment - as it has gone really gloopy and isn't spreading well on my nails. Probably WNBA as I felt it made my nails worse rather than better and didn't like the colour (it goes to a funny milky pink shade so not good if you're not wearing polish over the top). Have heard good things about Essie base coats so will pick one up at the weekend.
I was flicking through one of the WAH Nails books (trendy nail salon in Shoreditch) in a shop earlier though and they recommend wiping the tops of your polish bottles when they're still wet to stop them getting crusty and letting air in. I think I might have to try that.

pixtotts

minerva_windsong wrote: »

Another OUT for me tonight - Revlon Post Trauma Nail Treatment - as it has gone really gloopy and isn't spreading well on my nails. Probably WNBA as I felt it made my nails worse rather than better and didn't like the colour (it goes to a funny milky pink shade so not good if you're not wearing polish over the top). Have heard good things about Essie base coats so will pick one up at the weekend.
I was flicking through one of the WAH Nails books (trendy nail salon in Shoreditch) in a shop earlier though and they recommend wiping the tops of your polish bottles when they're still wet to stop them getting crusty and letting air in. I think I might have to try that.

I really liked the Essie base coat I used it was a purpley coloured one... I managed to get mine from TKMAXX for about half boots price, so worth having a peek in there if your near.

And I am definitely going to try giving that a go, definitely makes sense. Will also help keep it easier to get the lids off. Thanks
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moneyless_mac

UU

Lush baby bot bath fizzer - WBA I find the scent relaxing

KT2802

Smarter that is such an amazing bargain - would have been great even at £5 but that is so good :money:

Shame about the TSV kadison were the colours not as you were expecting?

I am failing miserably at this challenge, just keep buying make up. However, thinking about the positives, I really have curbed my clothes spending but as I said before I know I have replaced one problem with another :mad: Another positive though is that I am doing ok with clearing my debt and am not getting into any more debt :T

Ok my INS -

22 - Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Standout
23 - Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Sultry
24 - Revlon Colourburst Lacquer Balm in Demure
25 - Barry M Textured Nail Effect in Countess
26 - Barry M Sequin Nail Effect in Black
27 - Barry M Nail paint in Cappuccino
28 - Nyx Love in Paris palette
29 - Nyx Jumbo Eye pencil in milk
30 - Nyx Jumbo Eye pencil in rust
31 - Nyx Blush in Taupe

Again, no excuse for any of these having a bad month.

Sundaysgirl

Morning all

A flurry of UUs:

14. Aussie Miracle Hair Insurance leave in conditioner 250ml - probably WNBA, this was a real LHJ and I much prefer using a wash out conditioner as leave in ones don't help with detangling my long fine hair!

15. Sanctuary Luxury Bath Float 250ml - WNBA, nice scent but was repurposed as shower gel

16. Soap & Glory Scrub of Your Life 200ml - WBA, one of my HG scrubs, nicely scrubby!

Two items off my PP!

KT2802

Morning ladies. 1 OUT this morning:

9 - TBS Vanilla Bliss Body Butter 200ml - WBA, really like this although am glad to change to using something else for a bit. May buy again once have used up all my other body moisturisers. Have a lot to get through still!

maddiemay

minerva_windsong wrote: »

Another OUT for me tonight - Revlon Post Trauma Nail Treatment - as it has gone really gloopy and isn't spreading well on my nails. Probably WNBA as I felt it made my nails worse rather than better and didn't like the colour (it goes to a funny milky pink shade so not good if you're not wearing polish over the top). Have heard good things about Essie base coats so will pick one up at the weekend.
I was flicking through one of the WAH Nails books (trendy nail salon in Shoreditch) in a shop earlier though and they recommend wiping the tops of your polish bottles when they're still wet to stop them getting crusty and letting air in. I think I might have to try that.

I always wipe around the bottles when I have done a manicure (advised to by daughter of a friend when she was doing her beautician training many years ago), I have been a nail polish nut for over ten years and I have some Jessica and OPI polishes that I bought it the early days that are still in excellent condition because the air cannot get into them.
Purely practical note, I usually slip a rubber glove on when the polish is properly dry to clean the bottles with remover or pure acetone, it is so easy to ruin the mani (ask me how I know:()