No buying unnecessary toiletries February 2014

maddiemay

FizzWhizz - have you tried the S*perdrug wash off cream cleansers? They often have them buy 1, get 1 HP, or sometimes half price. I have the brightening one and I love it. I wanted the Vitamin E one, but it was full price so I bought the brightening one :money: or just plain tight:rotfl: I have a very sensitive skin and it is fine. I too use face cloths, I bought loads and just throw them in the wash basket and wash them with the towels, although I do take my eye make up off first.

Dolly84 - yes I use oil at any time, I rub it into the skin at the base of the nail and all around the finger tip, over the end of the nail and brush some under the nail tip, keeping the nail hydrated helps stop the layering and breaking. I know that the nail is dead tissue, but think of it as being kept in the best condition, rather like putting leather cream on shoes or a bag:D

emsjune78

Hi All,

One IN from Ebay to declare, Percy & Reed No Oil Oil - current bottle is on its last legs so wasn't unnecessary as such.

Some UU too - Lush Once a Year massage bar - chucked when I was sorting out the bathroom stash, was only a bit left languishing in a box, its not terribly practical as it turns you gold as my OH found out once... :rotfl:WNBA as its just not something I need, this one was a gift.

Next Cassis and Wild Orchid Bath Fizzer - WNBA - didn't really like the scent and wasn't very moisturising.

S & G Scrub 'Em and Leave 'Em - thought this was quite pleasant to use, not too greasy and used the full mini tub as was applying liberally and there's plenty of me to scrub!! :rotfl:May prove to be a rather costly UU however.... as I've managed to pretty much block the drain of my new bath :(:(:( A bottle and a half of Mr Muscle later and I've gone from total standstill to very slow moving water.... If anyone has an miracle cures, please let me know! Otherwise its going to be a ring to the plumber in the morning

Dolce & Gabbana shower gel - WNBA - not too keen on the fragrance and this is the kind of thing I'd only ever really get as a GWP or gifted.

Finally OS Shea Butter & Honey handwash - at last a WBA! Lovely

My hair is utterly desperate for a colour, I can't justify or spare the cost of a salon dye job as my roots need redoing every five weeks or so and the bath is pretty much out of action again until the drain is sorted so I can't do it myself either so its hair up and liberal lashing of coloured dry shampoo tomorrow, thank goodness for this product at the moment!!

FizzWhizz

Ems, you could try a strong soda crystal solution to break down the oils in the scrub and get the blockage moving. You can get them in most supermarkets for £1 for a 1kg bag, fill a bucket with hot water, pour in 1/4-1/2 bag and slosh it down the drain; leave it til the water recedes then follow it up with a freshly boiled kettle. Works well on my kitchen drain.

Thankyou, maddiemay! These may well be worth looking a once my stash is depleted

Sundaysgirl

Oops just remembered I had NBIs yesterday from the hairdressers!

IN:

32. Alterna Caviar Volume Shampoo 7ml
33. Alterna Caviar Volume Conditioner 7ml

maddiemay

I second the washing soda, my balm and cream cleansers bung up my bathroom basin and I have to use soda every 2 or 3 weeks to keep it clear. If it does not work first time you may have to repeat a time or two,but it should sort it. Good luck

P.S. It is something that is worth doing every few weeks to all baths/sinks/showers to keep them clean and fresh anyway.

Parisian

FizzWhizz & maddiemay - never thought of doing that, shall have to try it! I noticed my shower water was draining very slowly this week. Thanks for the tips! Hope yours unblocks too emsjune xx

moneyless_mac

noelphobic wrote: »

Strange, I always think the opposite. When my nails are longer I go for the darker colours and when they're short I go for the lighter ones. They're quite short at the moment and a kind of candy pink, which I'm not keen on. I usually get them shellaced but got some '3D sculptured nails' last year on a Groupon offer. They were a nightmare! Looked great to start with but I couldn't pick anything up and they really were like talons. When I wanted to get rid of them it was really difficult to get them off. I think my own nails are just about recovering.

Undecided about what to do with my make up bag full of nail polish, considering the fact that I very rarely wear any and prefer to get shellac done. It seems wasteful to just bin them but pointless to keep them.

Hard one - could you use it on your toes? or have a friend with a passion for polish.

moneyless_mac

UU

Radox bubble bath - WBA loads of bubbles and is cheap so no complaints if DD adds too big of a glug.

Boots smile 6+ toothpaste - WBA DD likes this.

Boots Baby wipes - WBA am now on last pack so will need to repurchase soon.

Wilkinson sword razors - WBA for DH

Boots no7 purifying mask - left skin soft but it doesnt feel purified.

Elemis exotic moisture mask - DD used this as she wanted to be the same as me.

Cutex nail polish remover - WBA replaced with same.

Sample size BVM face and neck polisher - WNBA had the consistancy of oatmeal - why I didn't just use it at the time I got it rather than adding it to my stash I have no idea.

In

Garnier essentials 2 in 1 make up remover - this was a planned purchase for the month.

Despite needing a Clinique lash power mascara (HG and the only one ive tried that doesnt give me the panda look) I am resisting so far the urge to indulge in the Debenhams GWP.

noelphobic

moneyless_mac wrote: »

Hard one - could you use it on your toes? or have a friend with a passion for polish.

Toes would be a good idea in the summer. Would hopefully last longer than it does on my fingers too. I'm lucky if I get a day out of it, which is part of the reason why I love shellac.

Sundaysgirl

Gotten myself in a real pickle with my numbers due to not updating my signature last week as too busy! Realised I have another UU which I forgot to declare:

26. Hello Kitty for Liberty Bath Bubbles 75ml - WNBA, was fine and lathered well but repurposed as shower gel.