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No buying unnecessary toiletries April 2014

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  • FizzWhizz
    FizzWhizz Posts: 939 Forumite
    500 Posts
    Hi Laura :wave:

    We are all self-confessed beauty addicts, make a list of everything you own (many post them here, just so we can ogle, ooh and aah ;)), see where your 'problem' areas are and pledge to try your very bestest to use up as many products as you can before buying new ones.

    Some of us are guilty of saving things for 'best' so they languish unloved in a drawer or cupboard *nods sagely*, some are bargain addicts and can't seem to say no to a good price, no matter how many similar products we already have *puts hand up sheepishly*, some get bored halfway though a product resulting in tonnes of half-used and long forgotten stuff cluttering up the place *raises other hand, looks guilty* and some… well, we just love all the pretties so much, we can't say no *realises no hands left*

    Guilty as charged, m'lud :rotfl:

    Keep track of the products you use up, give away, chuck out or buy/are gifted and make sure you let us all know how you're getting on! :)
  • sjprmc01
    sjprmc01 Posts: 917 Forumite
    rosemary54 wrote: »
    me again.....just been bad and bought the Clarins!!!
    stuff I use and got a grand total of 14 free items and free post PLUS 7.35% tcb can,t be bad
    off for a lemon and mango wrap at the spa today mmmmmmmm



    Oopsie I may have purchased some clarins goodies after reading this!

    Oh and quidco has 9% lol :)
    No more unnecessary toiletries Feb 2014 INS: 24 UU: 13. Mar 2014. INS: lost count, naughty step for me! UU: 8
  • luvlycake
    luvlycake Posts: 313 Forumite
    Another fly by visit from me *blush* But at least I'm using things up right? Miss you all though.

    OUTs
    70 - ELF mineral lip tint - really nice, but I get squeamish about using lip things for more than a year and I thing this has been in use for nearly 3. Yuck. Lovely item though, WBA.
    71 - Clinique dramatically different moisturising lotion - I used to love this, but since using my nicer things it just seems a bit chemically and not very moisturising. I used it up as cleanser. WNBA.
    72 - L'Occitane sensitive shampoo. Lovely stuff. I love all tghe L'Occitane hair things. Must see if they are cruelty free before purchasing again though.

    And off I go...ta ra for now! :)
    Cookie, I think you're tame. :heart2:

    No buying unnecessary toiletries in 2014 challenge
    2013 Out: 307; In: 38 2014 Out: 100; In; 8

    themagpiesdaughter.co.uk
  • asset2004
    asset2004 Posts: 2,453 Forumite
    sam.4000 wrote: »

    INS

    4-5, Mane and tail shampoo and conditioner.
    .

    is this for a horse? :rotfl::D (I find normal shampoo works just as well and a fraction of the price :T)
    Life is a coin, you can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it once.
    Go as far as you can see, and when you get there you'll see further.
    Take time but don't waste time
  • asset2004
    asset2004 Posts: 2,453 Forumite
    i was only trying to be helpful and wasnt forcing anyone into it:o

    after i was picked up for the mistake of putting 2 for 3 instead of 3 for 2 i realise maybe i shouldnt have bothered posting it at all.
    Sorry

    ill try and only post correct useful stuff in future:o

    :o sorry wasn't meant that way. I know some people still like it, personally I don't but some do. Please don 't take offence :)
    Life is a coin, you can spend it anyway you wish, but you can only spend it once.
    Go as far as you can see, and when you get there you'll see further.
    Take time but don't waste time
  • Feel like I haven't been on here all month!!

    Have a load of UU's

    Lush Christmas Penguin Bubble Bar
    Lush Candy Mountain Bubble Bar
    Lush Honeybee Bath Bomb
    Lush Blackberry Bath Bomb
    Lush Fluffy Egg Bath Bomb
    Right Guard Woman Argan, Marula and Almond Oil Shower Gel
    Mark Hill Get it Straight Shampoo mini
    Mark Hill Get it Straight Conditioner mini
    BS Hemp Hand Cream
    Dove Go Fresh pomegranate Deodorant stick
    MAC Mineralize Skinfinish medium

    And 1 TA:
    Lush Magic Wand Bubble Bar

    And 1 IN:
    MAC Mineralize Skinfinish medium (needed to replace UU)
  • Clutterfree
    Clutterfree Posts: 3,679 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Photogenic
    3 UUs

    Avon Curly & Chic shampoo WNBA.
    Percy & Reed Bodifying Cream WNBA
    Jo Malone Lotus Blossom & Water Lily perfume sample WNBA

    3 INs

    From YBD box: Steamcream and Clayspray
    Competition win - Bio2you Organic Facial Cleanser

    Off to catch up on thread.

    Hope all are well xx
    :heart: Ageing is a privilege not everyone gets.
  • amberfinn53
    amberfinn53 Posts: 198 Forumite
    Hi lovelies, just a flying visit with a quick question,

    I saw some of you brought some of the boots extract shampoo?

    How was it, I will need some shampoo as my tressmee is going to run out soon, thought for 98p for 400ml it seemed a good price but just thought I would check with you guys that have tried it first!
    £0.00/£2014 saved!

    Sealed pot member :D

    2014 onwards and upwards!
  • Phew just caught up after my weekend away.

    Some rather boring UU:

    Mouthwash - WBA

    Hello Kitty Mouthwash - WBA DD likes characters on toiletries

    Boots smile 6+ toothpaste - WBA a winner with DD

    TBS satsuma body butter - WBA one of my favourites - have lots of the gel so will repurchase at some point to balance stocks but for now will attempt to use up some other products.

    7 days supply of Elemis Bliss - I love these but really settle my skin and improve the texture and tone. They are unfortunately very expensive so I am guilty of saving them for best. WBA.

    and an in:

    Boots double sided cotton pads - my only purchase whilst away - will need to buy more as I have none left in the stash.

    Hope you all had a lovely Easter.
    No more buying toiletries
  • kadison
    kadison Posts: 3,662 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Xmas Saver!
    rosemary54 wrote: »
    me again.....just been bad and bought the Clarins!!!
    stuff I use and got a grand total of 14 free items and free post PLUS 7.35% tcb can,t be bad
    off for a lemon and mango wrap at the spa today mmmmmmmm

    Oh cripes, I forgot TCB! I ordered *ahem* again (x3) from HoF too and forgot it then as well, oh well I would only spend my TCB earnings in Boots so maybe it's for the best :rotfl:

    I fear I'm bulking out my stash rather a lot under the excuse umbrella that 'it's my birthday soon' :eek: :D
    Hello beauties, im new here and this is my first post. Im laura and this challege sounds interesting, is it a list of all beauty products you own? Im a little confused about the details,

    Hi Laura and welcome! Some of us post a stash list, some declare their INs and OUTs, it's up to you, it's also a good place to find out about how products are viewed by other posters, and to ask/give advice on things, it's a great thread :T
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