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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries July 2015
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What exciting news hieveryone - congratulations, busy times ahead for you!
I have a few small UUs from my weekend away:
1-2/95-6. Bumble & Bumble Thickening Shampoo & Conditioner 7ml each - freebie and WMBA as I did like these, though hard to tell from two washes. Left my hair very shiny and manageable.
3/97. Paul Mitchell Color Protect Daily Conditioner 50ml - probably WNBA, this was bought in the Regis sale and was very cheap but nothing special - and I don't have coloured hair!
4/98. Nivea Firming Body Lotion 250ml - WMBA, this was purchased in the recent glitch so cost about 60p but think it's usually £5+ and not worth that IMO. Did the job and quite light which is great in this recent weather. Replaced with same.
I still have lots of splutterers!MFW 2017 #123 2018: £1,852.64/£39,200 (4.7%)0 -
VanyaHargreeves wrote: »I feel as though I need to LIVE in this thread! I have such a gigantic amount of toiletries...I always buy them because they're a bargain and then end up just giving them away because I have too many!
Welcome to the thread.Plumpudding wrote: »
I am at the stage of digging out the blush from around the edges of the pan so that should be gone soon. Now I can't decide whether to keep the momentum up in July by targeting some easy outs, or get seriously stuck into some of my big bottles/jars that intimidate me.
Why not do half and half?Back for the No Buying Toiletries challenge. I pledge to only buy when I run out of a product that is not already in my stash no matter what wonderful emails land in in my Inbox or threads I read on MSE re: glitches!
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hieveryone wrote: »What I have been busy doing is moving house, getting engaged and finding out I was pregnant! So a little busy to be tracking toiletries use :rotfl::rotfl:
Congratulations x1. Liz Earle Vanilla and saffron body cream. WBA - this cream is fantastic, so smooth and leaves skin lovely and soft. Also smells amazing!! However.. I need to wait at least 6 months till I get through the rest of my stash
I feel exactly the same way about the Bergamot and Lime body lotion by LE. Really don't want to finish it as I still have other body lotions to go at and want to stash loads in the US in September.
2 more UUs for me : Clinique DDML. Couldn't get the last bit out of this stupid bottle and WNBA. To be fair I only end up using it if I get it as a freebie with a mag or GWP.
Sachet of Philosophy Miracle Worker - it didn't do what it said on the tin!! WNBA. Don't get on with Philosophy skincare. This did tingle a little on application.
6 INS at weekend. All part of the Boots Haircare 3for2 offer. In first transaction got Vidal Sassoon hair colourant (and OUT as well as I used it yesterday) together with a bottle each of Bleach London Shampoo and Conditioner for Emma. Means each item was £5.00.
In the second transaction I got three Aussie travel sizes: shampoo, conditioner and leave in conditioner - all for Emma's trip to Tanzania. When divided by three they were more expensive than ASDA but ASDA never seems to have the Aussie minis in stock.Back for the No Buying Toiletries challenge. I pledge to only buy when I run out of a product that is not already in my stash no matter what wonderful emails land in in my Inbox or threads I read on MSE re: glitches!
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Uu the loccitane rose petals hand cream last night, I was actually sad to see it go and I did cut it open to get every last bit out. I love this stuff, it makes your hands feel lovely and sinks in really well, unlike cheaper brands. WBA I do have 2 more to uu first though and a ton of cheaper ones.No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries 2015/2016/2017/2018
UUs for 2016: 513 In's: 447 UUs for 2017: 207 Ins: 161
UUs for 2018: In's:
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Hi all,
I'm in again for July (as always)
Big congratulations hieveryone!
UU so far:
Marc Jacobs dot 30ml. Lovely, might buy again in the future after I've used up others.
Marc Jacobs dot shower gel 75ml. Wouldn't buy on its own, but would happily receive in a set. Lovely and bubbly.
L'occitane divine eyes sample sachet.
GA: a sample size L'occitane Shea foot butter to my mum.
Three ins unfortunately,
Freebie the Organic Pharmacy lip balm, moisturiser and face wash minis. Will be handy for travelling away.0 -
Congratulations hieveryone, lovely news.
PP list for July
I've got a these things that I hope will be UUs this month
[STRIKE] lt bottle of Avon bubble bath is almost gone[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]A shampoo - spluttering[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]A conditioner - spluttering[/STRIKE]
BB cream - spluttering
Solid honey I shrunk the kids perfume - small amount left.
Current lippy is getting very low so will need a brush taking to it soon.
[STRIKE]Small face mask[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Small sample sized body lotion[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]2 bath bombs will come on holiday with us.[/STRIKE]
[STRIKE]Liquid soap getting very low.[/STRIKE]
If all 10 go with no additions I'll be happySPC~12 ot 124
In a world that has decided that it's going to lose its mind, be more kind my friend, try to Be More Kind0 -
UU 2 x Vichy LiftActiv Supreme cream sachetsally.0
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Plumpudding wrote: »
Now I can't decide whether to keep the momentum up in July by targeting some easy outs, or get seriously stuck into some of my big bottles/jars that intimidate me.
I decided form last month to make a dent in some of my big products and it's been a slooow couple of months for UUs! I would pick some easy and some large products so you are still reinforcing your efforts with the occasional UU
Welcome VanyaHargreeves and hieveryone!
Two UUs for me today:
Superdrug Paradise Body Spray 75ml: HG - WDBA.
Nivea Sensitive Cleansing Wipes: The wipes were nice,thick and cushioned but didn't see much of a difference compared to cheaper wipes. WNBA.
I hope everyone is doing well!0 -
That's what I do as well. I pick couple of items that are about to be used up and some full ones!ally.0
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Sorry for the delay, my visitors have gone home:
PP's
Body Shop Chocomania Shower Gel
Centre Parcs Shower Gel
Rituals Shower Gel
Avon Christmas Hand Cream
Jean Paul Gaultier Perfume
Virgin Vie Aromatic Balm
UU
BB Thickening Shampoo - WBA made my hair really thick and soft.0
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