No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries October 2014

firefly5

A couple more UUs to report:

I finished up a bottle of Dove summer moisturiser, there was a lot more in there than I thought so I ended up slapping on loads!

Also shampoo and conditioner both used up, sure enough I found some replacements lurking in the cabinet, along with a few other things to finish.

I chucked out a couple of things too, an old Cowshed moisturiser that had separated, ugh! And another body lotion that didn't smell like it used to.

There's a whole box full of old suntan lotion etc that I need to go through, I'm sure most of it is destined for the bin.

I'm slowly working my way through the cabinet of delights!

city_girl_258

Hi ladies,

One UU here:

Elizabeth Arden visible brilliance body lotion - WNBA - was ok but the consistency was more a thin milk lotion and I prefer a thicker cream and the smell wasn't my favourite. Did the job post-shower but won't be repurchasing.

Had a mad fortnight, had dental surgery to remove 2 buried canines a week last Monday which was traumatic during and post surgery when I couldn't eat or swallow properly for days!
Then had a big training course all last week to prepare me for my new role when the building society I work for integrates with another.
Then tomorrow I'm having my brace fitted...so I probably won't be able to eat again for a few days!
I had a steak dinner tonight to make the most:)

So all in all it's been a bit mad...but on the up side i've hardly spent any money because i've not had the time or inclination but i've not used up many products either as pampering has been the last thing on my mind.

Has anyone else had a brace later than in their teens on the thread? (I'm 27)
Only people i know who have had a brace did so in their teens and I don't know if the experience would be much different?
I'm nervous but we'll see how it goes!

seasideDreamer

Awww that's lovely Kadison, he's thinking about the long term too. I didn't think my BF would ever ask but he did in the end when he was ready...its our five year anniversary next month and we are getting married next year but hopefully you won't have to wait so long:) I guess I only waited 4 years for him to ask:D

UU Lush Love Lettuce face mask. Really liked this, doesnt beat my brazened honey but good alternative when its sold out as it often is:(

hieveryone

Meant to declare some IN's today:

Ruth Crilly Co-Lab dry shampoo - heard good things about this and it smells lovely.

Tresemme Keratin Smooth Hair Masque - conditioner is the last thing I need in my stash, but I saw the back of my hair in a mirror today and it looked a little parched and dry, so needed something a little more intensive.

kadison

seasideDreamer wrote: »

Awww that's lovely Kadison, he's thinking about the long term too. I didn't think my BF would ever ask but he did in the end when he was ready...its our five year anniversary next month and we are getting married next year but hopefully you won't have to wait so long:) I guess I only waited 4 years for him to ask:D

I am spending Christmas with him and his parents in either Aberdeen or somewhere near Devon (depends whether they've sold their house but personally I LOVE the idea of Christmas in Scotland ), and I'm hoping for an invitation to move in with him. We'd have been together 8 months by then so here's hoping......I was wondering if the idea might have been forthcoming after this holiday but I think that was expecting too much, he's not THAT fast moving lol!

ruby_eskimo

Morning everyone! Have a couple of UU's to report after a weekend away:

Beauty Protect shampoo - this was a sample in a birchbox. Love the scent but it didn't really do anything for my hair

Beauty Protect conditioner - Ditto above.

Garnier Oil Blend body lotion - this was a sample sachet. Loved the scent but it's not as good as my aveeno moisturising creamy oil (and the sweet almond scent with that is to die for!)

Repainted my nails last night with OPI Ever Month is Oktoberfest and have already had a few comments at work about it.

firefly5

Ooh, I love Opi's Oktoberfest, one of my favourite colours ever!

In fact I'm going to dig it out now and wear it, just what I need to cheer me up on a dull day.

pirateyqueen

city_girl_258 wrote: »

Hi ladies,

Has anyone else had a brace later than in their teens on the thread? (I'm 27)
Only people i know who have had a brace did so in their teens and I don't know if the experience would be much different?
I'm nervous but we'll see how it goes!

Oh you'll have to let us know how it goes. I'm in a similar boat actually. I'm 28 and had braces when I was younger but my teeth shifted back. I saw the dentist for an orthodontic assessment the other week and he says my overbite is bad enough to get treatment on the NHS, so I am now waiting for a referral (who knows how long that will take!)

My step mum had braces as an adult and is so happy with the results, so I hope you are too!

dolly84

I have a uu - a sad one though

Laura Mercier Almond Coconut Milk Body Souffle - this is heavenly. I got this in a set with the bath salts for half price, the salts were disappointing though so I'm not sure if I WBA as even at half price it is £15 for the set. I have replaced it with the Laura Mercier Creme Brulee set now which is even more gorgeous.

VALM

ruby_eskimo wrote: »

Repainted my nails last night with OPI Ever Month is Oktoberfest and have already had a few comments at work about it.

firefly5 wrote: »

Ooh, I love Opi's Oktoberfest, one of my favourite colours ever!

In fact I'm going to dig it out now and wear it, just what I need to cheer me up on a dull day.

I too have that colour and had forgotten about it. Must dig it out soon (once I've worked through the 10 new ones though!). Think I'll repaint my finger nails tonight and my toes too. I have not painted my toe nails since I had Shellac gel put on for my hols (shamefully, I've been wearing this for 2 months! and they are now desperate to be redone).

Do have a small UU in the form of a sachet of L'Occitane Ultra Rich body lotion. Very nice stuff.

Did anyone get anywhere with complaints to L'Occitane re: free gifts. Both my friends at work received their emails but sadly the one I was sending to MrM has not arrived as I put an old email address on it. Wonder if it's worth being cheeky and getting in touch?