No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries May 2015

Dazedandconfused

Clinique custom repair serum is amazing on my fine lines. I've lost some lines completely in less than a week. I got asked my age when buying alcohol the other day at the supermarket. I think it was more the think 25 than thinking I was 18 but still!!!

But then i saw the price of the Clinique and I can't afford that. Does anyone know of a similar product. I know no 7 protect and perfect doesn't work for me. It's really evened out my skin I was just wearing be cream and a bit of powder today and I was really impressed.

rdone

KT2802 wrote: »

I too am jealous of all the Rituals boxes! They sound lovely.

Can anyone recommend me a good fake tan? I haven't used one in about 10 years but am hoping they have improved since then!! My memories of fake tanning then were that I always looked orange and very streaky! I have a number of events coming up in the summer and I would like to not look as pasty so would like to give tanning a go again. I would prefer one that has a 'guide' colour so that I can see where I am putting it.

I've always used St. moritz. You can pick it up pretty cheaply in places like B&M. Make sure you use a glove too! You can see it when you put it on and you don't have to walk around like a zombie for very long. I put it on before bed and then shower it off in the morning and it leaves a nice tan that lasts around a week.
Hope it works for you!

asajj

Dazedandconfused wrote: »

Clinique custom repair serum is amazing on my fine lines. I've lost some lines completely in less than a week. I got asked my age when buying alcohol the other day at the supermarket. I think it was more the think 25 than thinking I was 18 but still!!!

But then i saw the price of the Clinique and I can't afford that. Does anyone know of a similar product. I know no 7 protect and perfect doesn't work for me. It's really evened out my skin I was just wearing be cream and a bit of powder today and I was really impressed.

Currently a mag is offering free repair serum, may be stock up that? Cheaper https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5230452

I do answer surveys for a survey company and get Boots vouchers with my points - that's how I buy many things!

KT2802

rdone wrote: »

I've always used St. moritz. You can pick it up pretty cheaply in places like B&M. Make sure you use a glove too! You can see it when you put it on and you don't have to walk around like a zombie for very long. I put it on before bed and then shower it off in the morning and it leaves a nice tan that lasts around a week.
Hope it works for you!

Thank you! I will keep an eye out for that today :j

dolly84

rdone wrote: »

I've always used St. moritz. You can pick it up pretty cheaply in places like B&M. Make sure you use a glove too! You can see it when you put it on and you don't have to walk around like a zombie for very long. I put it on before bed and then shower it off in the morning and it leaves a nice tan that lasts around a week.
Hope it works for you!

I second this recommendation, I use a mit and have never had a single streak with this stuff. Cheap as chips too.

dolly84

I have two more uu's

Dr Bronners Castille Soap in Lavender, this was the bar type, it did the job and I would use again but wouldn't go out of my way to buy.

John Frieda Frizz Ease Serum - the jury is still out on this one, I have replaced it with another and then will make a decision.

cw18

asajj wrote: »

I do answer surveys for a survey company and get Boots vouchers with my points - that's how I buy many things!

I do surverys for Amaz0n vouchers (get some of my grocery cashback that way too, as I get an extra %age instead of taking cash into the bank). They fund my second-hand DVD/CDs addictions (mainly DVDs as I don't watch TV - neither live nor catch-up)

I've recently swapped points from one survery site for a B00ts gift card (better redemption rate) with the intention of putting them towards my next purchase of glasses - but the 'will arrive within 30 days' has passed and the gift card hasn't arrived Need to try and contact the survey company, but am guessing they may refuse to replace as anyone who's got hold of it can use it! First time I've redeemed with them, so if they refuse to replace I won't be spending any more time on their surveys!

asajj

cw18 wrote: »

I do surverys for Amaz0n vouchers (get some of my grocery cashback that way too, as I get an extra %age instead of taking cash into the bank). They fund my second-hand DVD/CDs addictions (mainly DVDs as I don't watch TV - neither live nor catch-up)

I've recently swapped points from one survery site for a B00ts gift card (better redemption rate) with the intention of putting them towards my next purchase of glasses - but the 'will arrive within 30 days' has passed and the gift card hasn't arrived Need to try and contact the survey company, but am guessing they may refuse to replace as anyone who's got hold of it can use it! First time I've redeemed with them, so if they refuse to replace I won't be spending any more time on their surveys!

Sorry going slightly OT but if it is Valued Opinions, I have had a giftcard lost with them and they sent me replacement without complaining. Hope it turns up sometime soon

On topic - another UU Nivea Hand Cream Smooth Indulgence.

cw18

Not Valued Opinions - I get Amazon from them (and am just 35p off my next £15 one

B00ts one is from eRewards



Need to sort out which toiletries i'm packing for a week at DDs (decorating while the family is away - easier without young children around). A couple of items are close to using up and may not last the week, so I'm debating whether to take those and spares, or just the spares and then switch back when I get home. Currently favouring taking both as I'd love to be able to sign off a few more things this month......

snootycow

Just found this thread. It's good to know i'm not alone!!
What's the procedure? Do you all make a list of stuff and decide what to use up first, then commit to do just that? Mine will be a VERY long list!