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No buying unnecessary toiletries July 2014

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  • Willowbee
    Willowbee Posts: 713 Forumite
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    It's bloody boiling here! I went out in the sun at lunchtime, spent most of my time in the shade, but sat in the sun for half an hour, applied factor 50 before and my shoulders are still pink!

    Ouch! Hope your shoulders aren't too sore :o

    I haven't dared venture out. Drinking lots of water though...
  • sjprmc01
    sjprmc01 Posts: 917 Forumite
    So, today's the day my DD had her 9th birthday LUSH party! Thankfully I was too busy corralling kids about to look at anything for sale but I managed to come home with a mega sized comforter made with the leftovers (as they had chosen to make these lol)
    No more unnecessary toiletries Feb 2014 INS: 24 UU: 13. Mar 2014. INS: lost count, naughty step for me! UU: 8
  • dolly84
    dolly84 Posts: 5,851 Forumite
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    Yorkshire is dull and not particularly warm either, I think the thunder is forecast for tomorrow.

    Pixitotts - I agree with the others about the dates, I just use it how I see fit. One thing that really doesn't make sense is the nail varnish, I have some that are over 10 years old and still fine. I suppose if we all just had one of everything these dates would be irrelevant as we would finish them off well within the times.
    Debt Free and now a saver, conscious consumer, low waste lifestyler


    Fashion on the Ration 28/66
  • Pamylib
    Pamylib Posts: 47 Forumite
    Yes, i agree with the other posters, use your nose, eyes and judgement, though I do tend to change mascara more frequently. Especially if I get a NO7 coupon!

    2UUs to report; 27 ml.each Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Shampoo and Conditioner. WNBA.

    The heat's lovely if you don't have to work in it, but I'm sorry for those who do. I volunteer in a library and was surprised how many people came in today! I would have stayed in the garden, myself!
    Toiletries Starting Stash Nov 2013:205
    May 2014: 178. Jun 2014 175/178. July 2014 167/175



  • pixtotts
    pixtotts Posts: 895 Forumite
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    dolly84 wrote: »
    I suppose if we all just had one of everything these dates would be irrelevant as we would finish them off well within the times.
    That there is a very good point!


    I agree if I can't see a problem with it, look or fragrance I think it's ok. Though I do need to get rid of some so I think I've decided to work on a If I haven't used it in that time frame it's time it went. I have eyeshadows I wore to school in my make up box still, I think they can go! lol.

    I guess in a way I'm lucky many of the make ups that go off quicker I'm allergic to most mousses, creams, liquid eyeliner, lip gloss anything like that just bring me out in a rash :( . Used to be lipstick too but that on seems to have passed now phew! lol.
    I do have a benefit cream eyeshadow I seem to be ok with but it's smelled a bit iffy since I got it so never quite sure with that one....


    Willowbee - thats a good point about clean make up brushes being more important! I must make sure to do mine before I go on holiday! and you are very good with your perfume. I have to be honest if it's a special one it doesn't last me long enough for it to go off :( I'm awful if I get a perfume I like :(


    I can't stand the heat! I like cold, I like snow!! Hot does not make me a happy bunny :(
    x
    I hope you know your capable, & brave, & significant.
    even when it feels like your not....
  • The heat is very oppressive here today, thankfully i've been in air-con!

    sjprmc01 a Lush party?! That sounds AMAZING! What did you all do? Good that you got some freebies. I do like Lush but every time I go in I always feel very overwhelmed with the choice so end up coming out with little or nothing. Silly I know, but feel i need a mate to come in with me to show me the ropes! haha

    I have some INS - found some Herbal Essences at my local pound shop and I wanted some anyway so just had to ;)

    HE Dazzling Shine Shampoo & Conditioner
    HE Seductively Straight Shampoo & Conditioner

    I have a few bits in my online bag from the SpaceNK sale but at the moment they're still sat there...help me avoid! :eek:
  • sjprmc01
    sjprmc01 Posts: 917 Forumite
    UU no 3/ a& g righteous butter 50mls. Is good but I still have a ton of s&g and am getting very sick of the smell

    UU no 4/ Toni & guy conditioner 50mls. Was ok, nothing special WNBA

    UU no 5/ clarins one step cleanser with orange extract 50mls I wanted to love this as I have a huge bottle too but it was slightly greasy feeling and I prefer the no 7 cleansing water
    No more unnecessary toiletries Feb 2014 INS: 24 UU: 13. Mar 2014. INS: lost count, naughty step for me! UU: 8
  • asset2004
    asset2004 Posts: 2,453 Forumite
    Oh dear, went to asda and they had imperial leather bath cream down to 50p for 500ml. I transfer them to a pump bottle and use in the shower, never been able to fathom out why shower gel is more expensive than bath cream. Bought 4
    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 wrote: »
    Oh dear, went to asda and they had imperial leather bath cream down to 50p for 500ml. I transfer them to a pump bottle and use in the shower, never been able to fathom out why shower gel is more expensive than bath cream. Bought 4

    What a fantastic idea. I'm about to finish a pump shampoo. Guess what I'm off to buy...
  • asset2004
    asset2004 Posts: 2,453 Forumite
    What a fantastic idea. I'm about to finish a pump shampoo. Guess what I'm off to buy...

    Yes, I have recycled an empty fcuk shower gel bottle that's also 500ml so fits perfectly. No one knows the difference :D
    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
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