No buying unnecessary toiletries April 2014

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rogueylawyer wrote: »

L'Occitane divine cream 1ml x 7
This was a freebie, did anyone else get the email from L'occ? I've picked these up even though I already had 5 sachets and, I think, a 10ml pot from a Christmas 2013 present. I'm currently using the eucerin even brighter day and night creams (free last summer, not that impressed) and avene eau thermale (and HG) , but I couldn't turn down this freebie as I had it on the email and was walking past the shop, and LOVE divine cream (despite never having paid for it...). The amount of GWPs I have with l'occ is insane, but I love that they give these things away without a purchase and the ladies in the shop always take their time with you. The SA showed me the best way to apply it, which I hadn't known before, and told me I'd been using too much previously. Once the eucerin is used up I plan on repurposing the 20ml pot to fill with divine cream sachets.

I did get the email but disregarded it because I don't want to try Divine Cream and end up liking it. I love my Elemis PCMC which I've used for over 10 years now. I recently took some of Emma's baby photos into work and all my colleagues commented that I had not changed. This has got to be good testament for this product. I do get given a sample of Divine Cream every time I'm in store though and have recently given them all away to a colleague. The fact that Divine Cream is more expensive than PCMC puts me off too. Well done on being MSE with yours though.

emsjune78 wrote: »

Elemis TSV has arrived v promptly on Weds, not going to declare it officially until I decide exactly what I'm keeping and what's going on eBay. The cleansing balm and tan accelerator are definitely going, I'm just deliberating over the night cream ATM.

Had a few additional IN the last couple of days:

Garnier Ultimate Blends The Sleek Restorer shampoo, I'm a sucker for new products, part of the reason I'm here!!! The different packaging, quite old school, intrigued me, it smells divine and was on offer half price in Wilkos, as it is in Boots too. They didn't have the large conditioner or I'd have got that as well! Might pick some up in Boots later as I do like to try both together. I need to tighten my belt now as OT at work reduces and I'm hoping I can replace everpure with this, time will tell.

My OPI TSV has arrived today already too and I'm really pleased at the prompt delivery. Was not sure it would come due to Bank Holiday and am pleased as I'll be out at the Trafford Centre tomorrow with Emma to look for prom shoes. Proving a bit of a problem as I think she is a 6½ and not many stores seem to sell half sizes anymore. Have received an email from Intu featuring several pairs of nude coloured shoes at Quiz most of which have peeped toes so am hoping this will give her a better fit. Tomorrow will be a long day though I fear.

As predicted I don't like the blue colour but adore the Kermit Me to Speak and Rose of Light. Am wearing these on my finger nails now. I also tried the Glitter Off base coat before and found the blue Miss Piggy colour really easy to remove. V pleased with this product. Also like the Nude Nail Envy though I have donated this together with the blue colour to Emma so that she can wear it for school.

I think I'm going to order a 400ml sized Elemis Tan Accelerator from Salon Skincare. MrM told me to order one yesterday when I thought there was an additional 20% off but this offer doesn't extend to this product as it's already discounted. Wasn't going to bother and wait to see if I can get it cheaper but haven't found it cheaper anywhere else. As the purchase has been authorised I think I just might.

I got the Sleek Restorer shampoo yesterday too. I did pick up the intenstive mask as well but then put it back as I still have a tube of Philip Kingsley Elasticisizer that I really need to get UUed.

Pamylib wrote: »

Hello All, hope you're enjoying the sunshine.

I've a UU to report: 5ml. REN Hydra-calm Cleansing Milk. This was effective and pleasant to use, and didn't leave my skin tight, but is so expensive MNBA.

Not that I'm enabling but M&S have a 20% off all beauty promotion which includes REN.

mcculloch29

Do keep reviewing Tiffanyjayne, I haven't a scooby-doo what the selection criteria are, but the Viners (Am@zon Vine is the programme that sends the free stuff) seem to be a very diverse bunch.
The main things I am offered tend to be beauty or kitchen related, along with non-fiction books.

FizzWhizz

Hola, Beauty Queens :hello:

Got back from hols around lunchtime, if you haven't been to Barcelona then I strongly suggest you all should. Be prepared for an expensive trip though, we had dinner at a tapas bar just off La Ramblas where the dishes were around 5€ each, so good value, and I had a couple of G&Ts alongside. DH baulked at the bill when it arrived and I soon understod why -- 12.95€ for a gin and tonic :eek: :faint: :eek: They were delicious but I'm not sure they were the-same-price-as-two-whole-bottles-of-gin-delicious. Thankfully, the next night we discovered a bar )literally next door to our hotel) which did the best mojitos for 4€ :beer:

Anyhoo I have some UU for you all, you lucky bunch. Actually, they're very boring, but every little helps...

UU #60: Dove Original Beauty Bar 100g; WBA, I say this everytime, but it's the only thing I can use on my... delicate areas... which doesn't invoke a nasty reaction. Left the last small piece behind in the hotel as I had forgotten my travel soap dish and it was too messy to transport without it.

UU #61-66: Various Hotel Shower Gel Minis; Told you these were boring OUTs I brought three of these home and went to put them away, only to rediscover the big bag of minis I already have There's not much chance of me leaving these behind in a nice hotel (frugal Scot to the max, me :money:) but there's even less chance of me ever getting around to using them up. SO! I have decanted these three plus 6 others into the handwash bottle which is currently on the go in the bathroom and I will continue to top it up until all the little bottles are gone It's a mixture of all sorts, and has ended up looking a bit like a layered jelly, but it will more than do the job.

And, for now, that's it. The best news is though, I visited Sephora whilst away and... *cue dramatic music* I didn't buy anything. Nada, zilch, not a sausage. I swithered over another high precision liquid eye liner as it is my favourite and my best for really flicky cat eyes, but I still have lots left and we are in Dubai in October so I can pick up another one then.

I made a start on all the Estee Lauder GWP goodies and also the Rituals shower oil, but I will save my thoughts on these until they're UU. I'm such a dirty teaser :cool:

Might I just add, big thankyous to whoever it was that recommended the Soltan Once Facial Sunscreen? It has done a fabulous job of keeping me untanned and more importantly, moustache-free, despite the Spanish sun :T

I have been far too busy sitting on an open top bus (hellooooo BIG hair!) or lying beside a rooftop swimming pool to keep up with Fred so I hope you're all well xx

dippy3103

FizzWhizz wrote: »

Hola, Beauty Queens :hello:

Love that^^. Glad you had a good holiday. Most impressed you didn't buy anything in Sephora!!

A couple of UU-

4ml la vie est belle
4ml untold


And two tiny in''s- I saved almost as much as I bought!!

Garnier miceller water - on offer in Boots for £2.99 (I use this in the morning after a hot cloth. Working Mum so quick morning routine vital. Plus I am rubbish beyond belief first thing)

Dove original Beauty bar- 45p so rude not to. I use it to shave my under arms as it's so gentle


Slight enabling post


20% off all beauty in M&S until Tuesday. They do some big names now. I was very proud of myself for resisting. Though going to Lakeside tomorrow so I dare say my halo will slip. Never mind, Kadison can keep me company on the naughty step!

tiffanyjayne_2

I've resisted the lush giveaway! i'm so proud of myself :j ,
Then i resisted the Ciate offers! and i even ignored the money off nails inc offers, so in turn i went and bought a big fat milk chocolate flap jack

kadison

I am doing SW and in an effort to resist buying chocolate, instead I bought 26 new pairs of knickers! :rotfl:

tiffanyjayne_2

kadison wrote: »

I am doing SW and in an effort to resist buying chocolate, instead I bought 26 new pairs of knickers! :rotfl:

I only have 10lbs to go and 6 months to do it so i figured i could have a weekend off

finding 26 pairs of knickers is a big thing in it's self, i'm lucky to find 2-3

kadison

tiffanyjayne wrote: »

I only have 10lbs to go and 6 months to do it so i figured i could have a weekend off

finding 26 pairs of knickers is a big thing in it's self, i'm lucky to find 2-3

Oooo well done!

Well I was in Sainsbury's and most of their pants are sold in packs of 5 so it wasn't too difficult! 25% off TU until Monday as well :money:

dippy3103

kadison wrote: »

I am doing SW and in an effort to resist buying chocolate, instead I bought 26 new pairs of knickers! :rotfl:

Good work

asset2004

kadison wrote: »

I THINK they're on 3 for 2 in Boots, I bought the face and eye starter sets and have added a couple of brushes in but that's it, I love them, best thing to clean them with is No7 cleansing water, DO NOT get the No7 brush cleaner as it is horrid on RT brushes!



Dis one innit

http://www.soapandglory.com/bath-body/bath/bath-shower-gel/orangeasm-body-wash



I don't know how 'new' it is, but I hadn't seen it before last week.

not seen that either. They did previously have a Spa range with an orange body wash (I still have some in my stash )