No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries March 2016

rogueylawyer

UU (these things always come in a run, don't they?)

13) & 14) two L'Or!al eyebrow pencils. Used to be my go to but I'm now using the L'Or!al eyebrow wax and powder, which I much prefer

15) Liz Earle eyebright 50ml. Has been open for over a year and I had no idea what to do with it immediately, but I love how soothing it is on tired and itchy eyes, and perfect for getting rid of the last bits of eye makeup if the cleanse and polish didn't get it all. Not a need, but definitely a want, wba.

16) Bobbi Brown luminous moisturising foundation in alabaster. This was bought years ago, when they had discontinued the skin foundation in alabaster. I never loved the texture and weight of this one, and it's always been a little bit too yellow for my skin colour. Replaced with lily lolo which I currently love and is less than half the price.

17) my little beauty energising mist. Came in my little box 18 months ago, hate the smell (reminds of furniture Polish) and have no idea why I didn't throw it away before

18) benefit high beam full size. The bottle annoys me as there is lots of wasted product, and the product itself frustrated me at times. Wmba if I go back to a liquid foundation

VALM

Willowbee wrote: »

If you buy it I really hope that it helps I hope that you feel better soon.

It's 1/3rd off at Waitrose/John Lewis at the moment if that's any help.

Willowbee love your original post. I too like to rotate products to stop getting bored.

I ran Emma a bath last night with the Yorkshire Soap Company Peppermint Cream bath bomb in it. Sadly it did not stand up to more usage as it crumbled straight away but how delicious did the house smell afterwards! Reminded me of Yankee Candle Jack Frost so much. I really want to buy more of this once pay day comes back around.

I did buy the QVC TSV yesterday for Emma as I'm really trying to get her to tackle her spotty back and chest now that we have made inroads with her facial skin. Did seem like a genuine bargain, if it works. If it doesn't I do intend to invoke the 30 day money back guarantee.

Sold another item on the Bay yesterday but not beauty related - a DVD.

Finally I bought an Apple app called my beauty cache (how bored was I being at home) that I'm looking forward to playing with. In the hope really that I can have a better understanding of how long my products last.

Gonna go. We have busy day as we are travelling to Newcastle Uni for an open day.

dolly84

roguey - I use Mac Fix+, it is very good and feels hydrating too. I apply all my makeup except mascara, spritz this on then do my mascara.

seasidedreamer - using up a Vaseline lip balm tin is quite an achievement. Have a lovely weekend away.

Willowbee - I'm the same, if I see a good deal I buy it thinking well at least I have it now. I would love to be able to buy things and start using them within a couple of weeks.

VALM

I have 2 UU/s to report before we scoot off :-

Avon Plabnet Spa Perfectly Purifying body butter WDBA. This was gorgeous in both fragrance and texture. Only down side was the packaging. Not a fan of Kilner jars however this is not enough to put me off repurchasing.

Smashbox brown ever sharp eyeliner. Opened it today and the nib had completely gone. Have an UD brown one to replace it.

Gemzie121

VALM - my brother is at Newcastle uni, he absolutely loves it.

Right, got the superdrug bag in from car. Here's the damage
I did stock up on deodorants as they are mostly 90p at the moment. And got some face washes to try no my HG mouthwash. Also a conditioner because my shampoo stock far outweighs conditioner, but I have very thick long hair so I do get through a lot of conditioner.

INS:

-Herbal essences nourish me butter conditioner (on offer and I already have the shampoo but not the conditioner to match it)
-Superdrug ltd edition pear drops conditioner (last one left, looked interesting and will go nicely with some Avon shampoo I have in stash)
-superdrug pro care sensitive mouthwash x 2 (HG item)
- superdrug pro care whitening mouthwash
- simple vital vitamin foaming cleanser
-superdrug soft pink deodorant spray
-Sanex dermo pro hydrate deodorant spray x 4 (my HG and sadly discontinued but this superdrug still had stock left and it was on offer, had to restrain myself from buying every single one left. May still go back for more as I love it so much )
-dove soft feel compressed deodorant spray
- superdrug sensitive deodorant spray
- dove beauty finish roll on deodorant
- dove soft feel roll on deodorant
- sure radiant sunshine compressed deodorant spray
- sure aloe Vera roll on deodorant
- sure shower fresh compressed deodorant spray
- dove go fresh grapefruit & lemongrass roll on deodorant
- superdrug pore cleansing pads
- superdrug tea tree pink grapefruit facial wash
- superdrug refreshing foaming facial wash

So that's err, 20 ins

On the bright side, I go through a lot of deodorant (i cycle and ride horses a lot) so they won't hang around for long!

maddiemay

VALM wrote: »

I did buy the QVC TSV yesterday for Emma as I'm really trying to get her to tackle her spotty back and chest now that we have made inroads with her facial skin. Did seem like a genuine bargain, if it works. If it doesn't I do intend to invoke the 30 day money back guarantee.

Gonna go. We have busy day as we are travelling to Newcastle Uni for an open day.

Val - OH and I love the body wash, but sadly we are a few decades beyond needing it for spotty backs:eek::D I use it mostly in the summer after gardening and cycling and OH who cycles 3 or 4 days a week uses it all the time, it is great if we get bitten by small flying critters, as happens a lot in the garden and when out in the countryside with the dog. It smells really fresh (but we both love Tea Tree anyway), but the smell does not linger. I mostly spoil myself by following on with one of my girlie shower gels anyway:D, but I guess Emma will need to be very careful about perfume and irritants when she is having a flare up.

Hope the open day visit goes well and the travelling is trouble free.

momobingu

This week I had a few IN's:
2x Yves Rocher perfumes (gave one to a friend)
2x Yves Rocher hair conditioner
2x yves Rocher deodorant
2x yves rocher lip balm (gave both to a friend)


My UU:
2x Lush rose bath bombs
Lush - blueberry face mask
GA:
5 nails polishes out of my stash
3x yves rocher samples

I am gearing up to treat myself to a purchase at the end of the month, so I'm trying to de-stash some more as well.

Gemzie121

I have a UU currently on as I'm getting ready to have my shower then go to work for the night.

Montagne jeunesse chocolate orange face mask- Wmba but this is the second one I've been disappointed with in the last 2 weeks, I'm starting to wonder if it's actually hold cold my house is affecting them in storage. This isn't an old one and some bits had hardened at the sides and the stuff left was really watery and liquidy. It's supposed to be self heating but i can't really feel any heat coming from it, which is disappointing. Does smell lovely though like a Terry's chocolate orange (and now I'm craving one!) you just have to pray no one comes to the door though as I do look like I've smeared my face with you know what.

Eta: another UU just now.

Malin + goetz grapefruit facial cleanser mini- Wnba didn't like the smell. I was expecting it to be a lovely fruity citrusy grapefruit smell but it was a really odd sweet fragrance and I wasn't keen on it. Did the job ok but wouldn't spend money on it. It was a magazine freebie. Shame as I really rate their lip moisturizer.

coppers

PP/Stash
Vo5 styling wax
Soap & glory hand food
Wilko dry shampoo
Bedhead manipulator
Tresemme heat defence
Tesco Pro formula citrus anti dandruff shampoo
Alberto balsam tea trea tingle conditioner
Royal jelly foam bath
Beautilicious green apple body balm
Boots naturals strawberry body lotion
No7 moisturising body lotion
No7 beautiful skin cleansing lotion
Dermav10 eye cream
No7 night cream
No7 day cream
Dermav10 anti wrinkle cream
Boots coconut & almond leave in conditioner
Soap & glory hand mask
Soap & glory righteous butter x2
E45 cream
Eye shadow palettes x 15
Blusher
Eye pencils x4
Lipgloss/lipstick/lipbalm x 20
Vo5 Matt clay
Sanex body spray
L'oreal tangle tamer
Baby oil
Lush grannie takes a dip bath bomb
Avon Bella sunset perfume
Charlie mini body spray x 4
Lynx pink body spray
Lynx pink shower gel
Dove shower gel x 2
Dove hand cream
Dove mini body spray
Lush snow fairy shower gel x2
Lush Santas belly shower gel
Lush bubblegum lip scrub
Lush beautiful shower gel
Lush all good things solid perfume
Along came Betty had lotion x 2
Freshers treats body mist x3
Freshers treats body butter x 3
Tesco pro satin razor
tesco pro satin blades x6
Body shop cherry soap
Boots smooth care facial hair removal cream
Tesco pro complete toothpaste
Lush Christmas soap
Tesco cool mint mouth wash x2
Tesco pro formula for men aftershave balm
Tesco fragrance free baby wipes.
Radox men's mint & tea tree shower gel x3
Radox men's lemon & tea tree shower gel
Sure cool pink anti perspirant
Dove pink anti perspirant
Dove green anti perspirant
Tesco pro shaving gel x 2
Palmolive shaving cream
Palmolive shave stick
Witch stick
Lip scrub.

UU
11) Nivea light moisturising day cream - wba
12) Aqua fresh extreme clean toothpaste -wba
13) Ricci Ricci perfume sample - Wnba - not a favourite scent
14) Lush pink fun - Wnba - glad this is used up, didn't like the product or packaging but did like the scent.
15) Tesco sensitive shaving gel. (Men's) - Wba
16) BHS lipgloss quad - wnba - to be fair I've had this for years, unopened, & it still did its job but it felt sticky & the colours weren't good for me. I'm glad it's gone but I've got tons more to work through.


In's
11)Tesco cool mint mouth wash.
12)Tesco pro formula whitening toothpaste
13) Balance me treatments radiance face mask - this was free in Glamour magazine, I chose it because I don't have any face masks, think I was a teenager last time I used one.

evilsquid1603

Hello everyone!

had my birthday money in off my mum and went in Debs and Selfridges and didn't spend a penny of it on make up! i realised i was spending for spendings sake and i really didn't need or even want anything. instead, i got a teapot I've wanted from whittards that was £6 reduced from £20, some posh earl grey that was half price and a tea infuser and strainer that I've also had my eye on for ages with money off too so the money was much more well spent!

now we're properly recycling in the house too, its making me realise just how much make up and toiletries packaging is wasteful. hardly any of it is in glass or aluminium that is easily recyclable and the plastic tubes and tubs are a minefield as to if any can go in recycling.

UU:
Ren body scrub - WBA if part of a set but these are so easy to make theres no point paying for them otherwise!
Trilogy everything balm - HG but realised this was 6 years old :eek: so quickly repurposed as shaving cream where it actually did a brilliant job!
Elemis - mini hand cream