No buying unnecessary toiletries March 2014

maddiemay

kadison wrote: »

Oh dear, someone had a discount code for Xtras and bought more make-up *Sits on naughty step for the duration*:o



You're welcome!



I haven't used them yet as I'm working through my Lancome dreamtone serum first, I have heard wonderful things about them though!



To me, the best anti-ageing protection is sun protection, but I am more bothered about pigmentation as I am quite freckly and prone to moles, I certainly don't need any more appearing on my face

Be careful about using powder make-up as your only spf, it's been said you'd have to look like Barbara Cartland before you get enough coverage to benefit from the spf! :eek:



I haven't found spfs clog my skin.....

Another thing to keep in mind, in the summer especially, is the amount of time spfs stay on your skin. If you are wearing make-up and/or won't be re-applying every couple of hours, go for one that stays on your skin longer.

Going for a high spf does nothing if it wears off after a couple of hours.

I use this one as it stays on for up to 8 hours, opposed to their normal face ones that stay on only about 2 hours. I looked forever to find non-greasy non-heavy ones and this is just about perfect, and always on offer!

http://www.boots.com/en/Soltan-Once-Face-Moisturising-Suncare-Cream-SPF30-50ml_1314649/

In the winter I always use spf30 (Olay or Body Shop) but I've been having laser hair removal and they recommend using spf 30 minimum.

Kadison, thank you for the rec of the Soltan, I will put it on my list:D I have very sensitive and quite thin skin so hate anything thick and heavy.

I agree about sun protection being the best anti ageing product, I have said on here before that my hands are terrible, even for my age, as it is only in very recent years that I have protected them, I have never sunbathed, but always had walking holidays, twice daily dog walks and gardened.

I only rely on make-up for protection in the Winter, when there are many days that I do not leave the house or only walk the 100 yards from home to bus and back. Being an oldie, I spent many years of my life before spf was added to face cream:(

maddiemay

I have eventually managed a few UU's and only 1 IN so far:j

IN
Lacura Face treatment oil for sensitive skin - I crumbled in the end as I have only a little Roship oil left and I like to keep a little for when I get an allergy breakout on my face.

UU
1 bar soap
75ml Pantene Repair & Protect shampoo, been in stash forever. WNBA makes me itchy and weighs hair down
Sensodyne gentle whitening toothpaste. WBA
125mil Ojon Leave in conditioning cream. Formula changed so WNBA, have half a tube left in weekend bag, but too heavy for my hair now I don't colour it.
50ml Lacura Serum, bought about 5 years ago and is a cream not a serum, used it up n hands in the end and pump stopped working ages before the end:(
7ml Smashbox Luminizing Primer WNBA, a free sample but a strange gold/orange tone, which did mean I could use up a too pale foundation!

KT2802

All the talk of PCMC is really making me want to buy it! I am also feeling guilty about my lack of use of SPF I might get that one you mentioned kadison to use when the weather gets a bit warmer.

Yes I gave in to the Models Own speckle polishes - hard to resist on 3 for 2, plus I remember when the Illamasqua ones came out last year and I really wanted them but resisted (think they were £15 a polish :eek: )

pirateyqueen

I UU, Aussie Leave in Conditioner. WMBA

tiffanyjayne_2

Sundaysgirl wrote: »

Morning!

UU:

58. Elemis Pro-Collagen Oxygenating Night Cream 15ml - WMBA, but think I prefer the PCMC for night use - the night cream was perhaps a little heavy for my (not-too-mature-yet and oilyish) skin.

59. Philosophy Cranberry Medley 60ml - smells divine (and the smell really lasts!) and is very moisturising without taking ages to absorb or being sticky. However, given the price I doubt I WBA as I get through lotions so quickly! Not sure if you can even buy this on its own anyway. I've been using the fruitcake trio (maple scrub and vanilla cake mix shower gel) and it's fab - but does make me want cake! I have another two sets stashed but likely to GA as presents as they make a lovely gift in the tin.

Clearly i need more friends like you at Christmas, the trio sounds delicious.

All this talk of SPF has made me realize I've never even thought about it before this week, being so very deathly pale i tend to shy away from any heat/sun but fingers crossed we're having 2-3 trips to the sea side this year so i need to fine something to save me.

VickyA_2

I have four INs to report. It was my birthday and a friend has given me four absolutely divine fresh soaps with fragrances such as cucumber and mint (that one smells DIVINE!). Looking forward to using them!

sjprmc01

2 ins: no7 dark circle corrector and no 7 chubby blusher thingie I wasn't sure if I could use both a beauty and makeup voucher together (self serve) so I'll be gutted if I could have had a freebie lol

SarahB1989_2

Rearranged the bathroom cupboards to see exactly what needs using up before I move in a few months. Found 2 more shower gels I didn't know I had, lots more minis of shampoo/shower gel, and 5 cleansers...

TA 2 Dermalogica matte moisturiser minis.
UU Tresemme Naturals shampoo (decanted the half empty bottle into a half empty bottle of Tresemme colour shampoo, so no actual product useage but 1 less bottle in my cupboard).

girlybags

Have finally talked myself out of buying the Escada perfume. Tried it again yesterday and, while I still love the fragrance, it's more similar to the CK One Shock I already have than I originally thought and it has no staying power at all so wouldn't be a good investment. Glad I didn't cave and buy it now, I was very close to doing so a few times!

I'd like to try the PCMC but if I loved it there's no way I could justify spending so much on a moisturiser at the moment and after a bit of quick Googling have found that Elemis is not cruelty free.

TheOxfordOwl

KT2802 wrote: »

Nice to see you back Roguey - hope you're ok.

I noticed that we had lost the Oxford Owl too. Haven't seen kipling monkey for ages either.

dolly84 wrote: »

amberfinn53

Welcome back roguey. I did wonder where you got to. We seem to have lost Oxford Owl too.

I'm still here! Just lurking for a while as I've been hugely busy, writing two theses and producing and playing the lead in my last uni play Even my poor blog got neglected
I'm on my holiday now, so should be back in the swing of things! I'm still following along though, hope everyone's okay

Stash is going down, down, DOWN! I'm now on 47 items, and will graduate at 33 Amazing considering I started at 198 in September! I've totally cured myself of casual buying, and very much view Lush as a treat rather than the norm now :P

Reds are OUT, blue is IN, green is GRADUATED (in that area).

Body moisturiser 600ml (2 reasonable)
1. The Body Shop Papaya Body Butter 200ml
2. Bio Oil 200ml
3. The Body Shop Passionfruit Body Butter 200ml

Hand cream (2 reasonable)
1. Ted Baker Hand Cream 50ml
2. The Body Shop Cranberry Joy hand cream
3. L'Occitane Rose Tendresse Hand Cream 30ml

Face moisturiser (1 day, 1 night)
1. Johnson's Daily Essentials Hydrating Day Cream 50ml
2. Nivea Pure and Natural night cream 50ml

Face masks (1)
1. Origins Drink Up Intensive Mask 30ml
2. Origins Drink Up Intensive Mask 50ml

Cleanser (2)
1. Boots Botanics All Bright Gentle Cleansing Cream 250ml
2. Boots Botanics All Bright Gentle Cleansing Cream 250ml
3. Origins Never a Dull Moment Face Wash 150ml

Toner (1)
1. Boots Botanics 100% Rosewater Toning Spritz 150ml
2. Eau Roma toner 100g

Soap - 817g (4)
1. HIWTK 99g
2. Ice Blue 96g
3. Ice Blue 96g
4. Queen of Hearts 115g
5. Figs and Leaves 176g
6. Bomb Cosmetics Strawberry Fields 105g
7. Bomb Cosmetics Fruit of the Flower 130g

Body Wash - 750ml (2)
1. Rose Jam 500g
2. It's Raining Men 250g

Bubble bath (1)
1. Radox Eastern Promise 500ml

Solid bath products (2)
1. Christmas Eve
2. Santa's Sack
3. Christmas Eve

Bath bombs (1)

Shampoo (1)
1. Herbal Essences Bee Strong Shampoo 400ml

Conditioner (1)
1. Herbal Essences Bee Strong conditioner 400ml

Other haircare (1 heat spray, 1 hair spray, 1 serum/oil, 1 treatment)
1. TreSemme Heat Protect Spray 250ml
2. TreSemme Hair Spray 500ml (1/2)
3. Toni and Guy Shine Gloss Serum 30ml
4. R&B Hair Moisturiser
5. Ojon Rare Blend Oil 15ml
6. Coconut Oil 250ml

Lipbalm (3)
1. Nivea Pearly Shine
2. The Body Shop Born Lippy Strawberry
3. The Body Shop Born Lippy Raspberry
4. The Body Shop Born Lippy Guava
5. The Body Shop Born Lippy Passionberry
6. The Body Shop Born Lippy Stick Plum
7. The Body Shop Dragonfruit Lip Butter
8. Korres Pomegranate Lip Butter
9. Korres Wild Rose Lip Butter
10. Shell Lip Balm
11. The Body Shop Honeymania Lip Butter
12. Celebrate lip tint

Massage bars (1)
1. Midnight Massage
2. Midnight Massage
3. Therapy
4. Tender is the Night

Other (1)
1. Whoosh Temple Balm
2. Ted Baker body spray 50ml


Lipbalm is still my downfall! :P