No Buying Unneccesary Toiletries May 2016

dolly84

I have a uu

OPI Rapid Dry Topcoat 4ml - I had used most of this and there was just a bit in the bottom but it had gone completely solid, I can't remember whether it was good or not though. It is so annoying that the brushes in nail polish don't reach the bottom, I have awful trouble trying to get the last 1/3 used up.

Elizabeth_Braun

MrsMoneypenny: I agree about being judgemental. To be honest, I've had similar thoughts about others' collections, but it's not up to me to foist my opinions and lifestyle choices on them, so I keep my thoughts to myself. They could just as easily ask why in heck I have so much embroidery thread etc, so I'm in no position to judge.

Wishing you stacks of success with reaching your goal this year! Go, girl!

Gemzie121

I have a few UU to report.

TBS rainforest balance shampoo 60ml- WMBA this had an odd scent but I didn't mind it. It did the job fine but was a little on the watery side consistency wise.

TBS rainforest moisture conditioner 60ml- WNBA this smelt horrible and the consistency was awful. Too thick to get out of the bottle and then it was a nightmare to apply as it kind of sat in blobs on parts of my hair couldn't get it to spread evenly. Made my hair dry too.

Wilko White lily & sweet peony roll on deodorant - WBA lovely scent and does the job really well. Love these HG. Replaced with a mum pink roll on.

Asda cotton blossom roll on deodorant- WBA this was the one I used at work. Lovely scent and does the job fine.

mrs-moneypenny

Oh Elizabeth don't even get me started on my wool and stitching stashes.:rotfl:

Elizabeth_Braun

mrs-moneypenny wrote: »

Oh Elizabeth don't even get me started on my wool and stitching stashes.:rotfl:

A fellow sinner, huh?:p I put myself on a make-up, physical book and arts/crafts No-Buy a while ago and, so far, unless I actually need something 'cos I've run out and it's necessary, I've stuck to it 100%.:A Not always easy though.... When one has over 1600 items of embroidery thread, :eek: one really needs no more!

SuiDreams

Still plodding away at my 7 by summer list. Not sure that I will get through all the items, but have another one that is nearly UU.


With regard to the stashes, I've just about solved my Toiletries and Skin care one. I don't really enjoy having masses of these items anymore. Also my skin has become a lot more sensitive in recent years and changing products on a regular basis just wasn't helping matters. I think I have now found my HG day and night creams, unfortunately they aren't cheap items so definitely won't be stashing these, Only repurchasing when nearly finished and looking out for offers when I do.


Unfortunately my Make up stash seems to be growing (I caved and bought a few more things at the weekend), but on the plus side I do wear make up a lot more than I used to so its not all sat there doing nothing. In fact I think my confidence has increased since starting to wear make up more often and wearing more colourful options.


Now unfortunately I have recently had a skin freak out on my eyelid, dry flakey sore patches. Seems to have healed up with a week without eye makeup (which felt very odd), and lots of creams. I have a feeling it might have been related to the Lancôme remover I have been using, especially as I have been using excessive amounts to get all the mascara and eyeliner off (or possibly due to using different cotton wool pads?).


Does anyone have any recommendations for something that's good for sensitive eye's/skin and that will get everything off? Only got about a weeks worth left in the bottle.

fixx

Hey ladies - I've been away travelling for a while, so have a lot to catch up on. I hope everyone is well! I'm def in again for May and not working for a few weeks, so will try and use a few things and sort out my skin.

I've had a few UUs, though haven't been keeping track on most while moving around. I've put a summary of a few I can remember and were more worth commenting on, as well as the recent ones from the past few days.

- Superdrug extracts conditioner. WNBA. Cheap and cheerful, didn't do much for hair, but useful as a shaving gel
- John masters organics citrus and neroli hair detangler. WDBA - this was amazing! Smelled beautiful, pulled through hair easily, left it feeling healthy and silky. I've been using this when travelling instead of a blow dry spray, and didn't miss having a spray at all. Not cheap, but definitely worth it.
- Love Your Skin collagen moisturising gel. WNBA. Didn't sink in well, or really do anything. Used up on feet.
- dr. organic Organic Snail Gel facial serum. WNBA. I didn't get on with this. Didn't smell great, a lot was needed on each application, and just not as good as other serums I've tried. Not awful, but nothing that would make me pay for it.
- Roques Oneil Therapie Cherish Skin repair serum. WPBA. Just lovely - smelled beautiful, sunk in really well, left skin feeling soft, velvety and plump. Felt more like a thicker facial oil than a serum, but was just an absolute pleasure to use. It was only a small bottle, and I was gutted when I finished it.
- Neal & Wolf Heat Protection blow-dry spray. WMBA. Really nice, seemed to do the job, and the bottle lasted ages.
- Soap & Glory The Fab Pore 15 minute facial Peel. WMBA. More like a mud mask - very nice to massage in, I liked the little beads that burst as you use it. Felt great, but not sure how much of a difference it actually made.
- Batiste mini can. WBA.
- Elemis japanese camellia body oil blend, 30ml. Very nice but WNBA - just too expensive. But I have loads of Elemis oils in stock, my mum keeps giving me them
- Nivea invisible deodorant mini. WBA, perfect for travelling. Good scent, works well.
- Vichy ideal soleil tinted velvety cream, spf 50+, 3ml. WNB. Was a freebie, I have a second. Fine, but nothing special.

And two TAs:
- Burts Bees thoroughly therapeutic Hand cream. WNB. Was in a gift set, very old and now separated so horrible to use. Got through most of it though.
- Maybelline Match Perfection Concealer. WNBA. Again, quite old, and just not that useful - too light, and watery. I suspect it's also separating, and I don't want to risk it on my face.

I've been good and had few in's - just a few essential travel products e.g. mini toothpaste, small pack of facewipes, mini deodorant. It was also my birthday ages ago, so a small amount of toiletry ins from that - but all things I'd asked for, as slightly expensive treats I wouldn't normally buy for myself:
- Rituals foaming shower gel foam sensation x 2: sweet orange and cedar, and T'ai Chi
- Roger & Gallet Lait Sorbet Gingembre Sorbet Body Lotion
Both HG products that I love but wouldn't pay for myself

Elizabeth_Braun

SuiDreams wrote: »

Does anyone have any recommendations for something that's good for sensitive eye's/skin and that will get everything off? Only got about a weeks worth left in the bottle.

Lush 9-5 is quite thorough and gentle. You could try a small bottle, if interested.

SuiDreams

VALM wrote: »

I went to the Trafford Centre yesterday as MRM wanted to buy some stemless wine glasses. We had to walk through the cosmetics hall in JL and happened to spot the new OPI Alice in wonderland lacquers. One of the red colours looked suspiciously like a re-release of Off with her red. I may have bought one. In my defence though I did still have gift cards that I received for my birthday. I also used the balance on the cards towards the new wine glasses.

Really want some OPI Alice in Wonderland lacquers, but have so much already I can't really have any. Doesn't help that my nails have had a few weeks of due to them breaking a lot.

SuiDreams

Elizabeth_Braun wrote: »

Lush 9-5 is quite thorough and gentle. You could try a small bottle, if interested.

Is that good for eye's? I use their Ultrabland on my face, but not on my eyes as I tend to stick to specific eye make up removers, but if 9-5 gets everything off without any issues I'll give that a try.