No Buying Unneccesary Toiletries May 2016

ChicaBonita

UU - La roche posay redermic eye cream 15 ml - bought this as I read you should use eye creams with retinol in and this had retina in (I think). WIBA? Maybe, it was an ok eye cream, didn't see any difference in colour or tone under my eyes, was light weight though so made for a nice daytime eye cream. Used up every last scrap to get my money's worth. Have another eye cream I can use during the day then might look for something else.

That's my second empty of May (first was a boring blue nivea lipbalm)

Gemzie121

Another UU:

Alex curran luxury body lotion 150ml- WNBA hate the smell of this so UU on my feet I started on my body but decided life was too short, I'm really not a fan. It wasn't too bad consistency wise but took a while to rub in.

mrs-moneypenny

Morning all, hope everyone is well.
A few little UUs which are all sample sized apart from the hand cream that has been spluttering for a while.
Nivea soft, lovely stuff wba but still have a big tub to use up first, night restoring cream, not sure what this was but it was a lovely light cream I've been testing recently. No7 daily v protective moisture cream, a little sample pot I've had knocking about forever, product was lovely but I hated the pot it was a small square shape with I tiny little opening you could barely get I finger in so had to poke a cotton bud around to get as much product out as you could. Sachet of garner ultra lift complete beauty, was going through some old mags recently to recycle and found this still stuck inside one. It was ok I've used it before. Avon planet spa blissfully nourishing hand and foot cream, very rich and an acquired scent as it's quite strong but it really nourishes. I have loads more hand and foot creams to work through before considering what I'm going to buy.

Only 2 were on my original list but using them takes me below my magic goal figure of under 250 products in my stash-I feel like I'm on the home straits now:rotfl:

ChicaBonita

mrs-moneypenny well done on getting under 250! :T must feel great!

UU 3 - Alpha H balancing cleanser with aloe vera 200ml - this was a handme down from my mum as she didn't get on with it. WIBA? Yes actually, I really enjoyed this as a daytime cleanser. Cut it up and scraped out every last bit. Lasted me forever. I'll have to see if my mum has any more in her stash (hers is bigger than mine!) before I buy another one:rotfl:

SuiDreams

savingfortomorrow wrote: »

I know from previous eye lid flare ups the only thing that cures it is clinique eye moisturiser- it was a vaseline type texture. it worked better than creams the gp prescribed.

Unfortunately it's fared up again, this time only worse not only do I have the sore dry discoloured patches, but I woke up this morning with swollen lids as well. Haven't put anything on my eyes this morning and am hoping the antihistamines will kick in soon. If its no better when I finish work for the day I'll pop into Boots on the way home.


I did try using my ultrabland as remover the last 2 nights could this be the cause? Or could it possibly a reaction caused my the mix of products I'm currently using? Will need to go eye make up free again for a few days at least until this settles down. The skin in this area is obviously highly reactive at the moment. Need to find something to stop the hyper sensitivity.

fixx

SuiDreams wrote: »

Unfortunately it's fared up again, this time only worse not only do I have the sore dry discoloured patches, but I woke up this morning with swollen lids as well. Haven't put anything on my eyes this morning and am hoping the antihistamines will kick in soon. If its no better when I finish work for the day I'll pop into Boots on the way home.


I did try using my ultrabland as remover the last 2 nights could this be the cause? Or could it possibly a reaction caused my the mix of products I'm currently using? Will need to go eye make up free again for a few days at least until this settles down. The skin in this area is obviously highly reactive at the moment. Need to find something to stop the hyper sensitivity.

Have you tried going ultra natural? e.g. plain jojoba or coconut oil? Massaged in lightly, then wiped off with water and cotton pads - they've always worked for me to take off eye makeup, and completely non-irritating.

SuiDreams

fixx wrote: »

Have you tried going ultra natural? e.g. plain jojoba or coconut oil? Massaged in lightly, then wiped off with water and cotton pads - they've always worked for me to take off eye makeup, and completely non-irritating.

No I haven't tried anything like that as yet but think I will have to. Until a few weeks ago I had never had any major reactions on my eyes. I do tend to be extremely careful around the eye area (obviously not careful enough).


I've had lots of these sort of reactions elsewhere e.g face and hands. Annoyingly The ultrabland usually helps with the face, but obivoulsly not with my eyes. It could just be that the skin in that area is just hyper reactive at the moment and needs something to settle it.


Eyes are still swollen, hoping it goes down soon.

fixx

SuiDreams wrote: »

No I haven't tried anything like that as yet but think I will have to. Until a few weeks ago I had never had any major reactions on my eyes. I do tend to be extremely careful around the eye area (obviously not careful enough).


I've had lots of these sort of reactions elsewhere e.g face and hands. Annoyingly The ultrabland usually helps with the face, but obivoulsly not with my eyes. It could just be that the skin in that area is just hyper reactive at the moment and needs something to settle it.


Eyes are still swollen, hoping it goes down soon.

Sorry you've been having such problems with your eyes, it must be horrible I hope they get better soon!

I've only had something similar twice - once was sunburn (silly me!) and once was a very bad reaction to a new shower gel! Anti-histamines only helped take away the stinging, not the swelling, but I was using oils for almost everything at that point, and they did help. Took a few days to calm down though - it was horrible.

Noble_Viking

I finally updated my own list! I plan to buy absolutely nothing until I am on the last product or I have run out. I need to put myself on a complete ban! My major issue I have is frizzy hair, it is driving me mad. I have tried Coconut Oil, does nothing, I am beginning to think the Aussie products I have been using of late are making it more frizzy!

Running Total = 177 Items

Bath / Shower Products [18]

Aussie Shower Gel Shower Smoothie 250ml X 2
Dirty Works Creamy Body Wash 200ml X 1
Dove Nourishing Body Wash Blue Fig + Orange Blossom Scent 250ml X 1
Dove Nourishing Body Wash Coconut Milk With Jasmine Petals 250ml X 1
Dove Nourishing Body Wash Plum & Sakura Blossom 250ml X 1
Dove Nourishing Body Wash Shea Butter With Warm Vanilla 250ml X 2
Dove Purely Pampering Cream Bath Shea Butter & Warm Vanilla 500ml X 2
Gillette Satin Care With A Touch Of Olay Sensitive Shave Gel 200ml X 1
Simple Shower Gel Wth Mint Oil 250ml X 3
Soap & Glory Clean Girls Body Wash 500ml X 1
Soap & Glory Rich And Foamous Body Wash 500ml X 1
Soap & Glory Whipped Clean Shower Butter 250ml X 2

Dental [10]

Colgate Max White One Optic Toothpaste 75ml X 2
Colgate Max White One Sensational Mint Mouthwash 500ml X 2
Colgate Max White Toothpaste Cool Mint 75ml X 1
Oral B 3d White Luxe Perfection Toothpaste 75ml X 3
Oral B Essential Dental Floss X 2

Deodorant [6]

Dove Beauty Finish Anti-Perspirant Roll On 50ml X 2
Dove Invisable Dry Anti-Perspirant Deodorant 250ml X 2
Dove Silk Dry Anti-Perspirant Roll On 50ml X 2

Face [47]

B. Pure Sensitive Micellar Cleansing Wipes [25] X 3
Blistex Intensive Lip Moisturiser 5g X 1
Burt's Bees Lip Balm Pink Grapefruit 4.25g X 2
Burt's Bees Lip Balm Vanilla Bean 4.25g X 2
Elemis Pro-Radiance Illuminating Flash Balm 15ml X 1
Elizabeth Arden Eight-Hour Cream 50ml X 1
Elizabeth Arden Skin Balancing Exfoliating Cleanser 125ml X 1
Garnier Micellar Extra Gentle Face Wipes [25] X 8
Garnier Skin Active Oil-Infused Micellar Cleansing Wipes [25] X 5
Nivea Daily Essentials Q10 Plus Anti-Wrinkle Eye Cream 15ml X 1
No7 Beautiful Skin Eye Makeup Remover 30ml X 1
No7 Beautiful Skin Overnight Revitalising Eye Balm 15ml X 1
No7 Beautiful Skin Radiance Exfoliator Normal / Dry 75ml X 1
No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Day Cream 50ml X 3
No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Night Cream 50ml X 2
No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Advanced Serum 30ml X 1
No7 Protect And Perfect Lip Care 10ml X 2
No7 Youthful Eye Serum 15ml X 1
Olay Anti-Wrinkle 30+ Instant Hydration + Wrinkle Smoother 50ml X 1
Olay Regenerist Brush Heads (2) X 1 Box
Sanctuary Spa 5 Minute Moisture Boost Mask 75ml X 1
Sanctuary Spa Overnight Miracle Oil 30ml X 1
Simple Kind To Skin Deep Cleansing Mask 75ml X 1
Simple Kind To Skin Moisturising Face Wash 150ml X 1
Superdrug Micellar Facial Cleansing Wipes [25] X 3
Vaseline Lip Therapy With Cocoa Butter 20g X 1

Feet [6]

Ccs Foot Care Cream 175 Ml X 2
Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream 125ml X 1
Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream 50ml X 3

Hair [23]

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Frizz Remedy 250ml X 3
Aussie Colour Mate Conditioner 250ml X 2
Aussie Frizz Miracle Shampoo 300ml X 2
Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo 500ml X 1
Creightons Argan Smooth Deep Moisture Conditioner 250ml X 1
Creightons Argan Smooth Deep Moisture Shampoo 250ml X 1
Creightons Sunshine Blonde With Argan Tone Correcting Conditioner 250ml X 1
Creightons Sunshine Blonde With Argan Tone Correcting Shampoo 250ml X 1
John Frieda Frizz Ease Forever Smooth Blow Dry Styling Spray 100ml X 3
John Frieda Frizz-Ease Miraculous Recovery Crème Serum 50ml X 1
Palmers Coconut Oil Repairing Shampoo 400ml X 2
Superdrug Coconut Oil 125ml X 1
Toni & Guy Creative Extreme Hold Hairspray 75ml X 1
Tresemme Freeze Hold Hairspray Extra Strong 500ml X 3

Hands [32]

Balance Me Super Moisturising Hand Cream 50ml X 1
Carex Complete Sensitive Refreshing Hand Gel 50ml X 1
Carex Moisture Plus Hand Gel 50ml X 5
Cath Kidston Rose Hand Cream 30ml X 2
Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Cream La Source 25g X 1
Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Cream Pomegranate 25g X 1
Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Cream Rosewater 25g X 1
Creightons Vanilla & Macadamia Cocoon Hand Wash 500ml X 1
Dirty Works Super Rich Hand Cream 100ml X 1
Dove Purely Pampering Beauty Cream Hand Wash 250ml X 1
L’occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream 150ml X 1
M&S Cocoa Butter Hand Wash 300ml X 2
No7 Protect & Perfect Day Hand Cream 75ml X 2
Norwegian Formula Fast Absorbing Hand Cream 150ml X 2
Original Source Coconut Handwash 250ml X 2
Palmers Coconut Oil Hand Cream 60g X 2
Soap & Glory Hand Dream Super Cream 100ml X 2
Soap & Glory Hand Food 50ml X 3
Soap & Glory Hand Food Hydrating Hand Cream 50ml X 1

Moisturiser [12]

Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion 300ml X 1
Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion Shea Butter 300ml X 1
Garnier Body Ultimate Blends Restoring Body Lotion 400ml X 2
Garnier Body Ultimate Blends Restoring Body Lotion 400ml X 2
Vaseline Spray & Go Cocoa Radiant Moisture 190ml X 4
Vaseline Spray & Go Essential Moisture 190ml X 2

Perfume [10]

Daisy Sorbet By Marc Jacobs Edt 50ml X 1
Daisydream By Marc Jacobs Edt 50ml X 1
Diesel Loverdose Edp 50ml X 1
Ghost Whisper Rain Edt 75ml X 1
Gucci Bamboo Body Lotion 50ml X 2
Gucci Bamboo Edp 30ml X 2
Impulse Into Glamour Body Spray 75ml X 2

Travel [13]

Colgate Max White One Optic Toothpaste 25ml X 2
Colgate Portable Soft Toothbrush X 1
Eucerin Sun Protection Sun Cream Face Spf 50 50ml X 1
Nivea Sun Protect & Refresh Spray Spf 50 200ml X 2
Original Source Mint & Tea Tree Shower 50ml X 1
Soltan Dry Touch Suncare Spray Spf 30 200ml X 2
Soltan Protect & Tan Spf 8 200ml X 2
Tresemme Keratin Smooth Infusing Shampoo 100ml X 1
Tresemme Keratin Smooth Restoring Conditioner 10

fixx

Noble Viking that's a great list - some lovely stuff on there!

Noble_Viking wrote: »

I finally updated my own list! I plan to buy absolutely nothing until I am on the last product or I have run out. I need to put myself on a complete ban! My major issue I have is frizzy hair, it is driving me mad. I have tried Coconut Oil, does nothing, I am beginning to think the Aussie products I have been using of late are making it more frizzy!

Have you tried doing a strand test to see what type of conditioner your hair needs? It was someone on this thread who told me about it years ago - and it's massively changed my hair! I discovered I personally needed protein conditioners rather than moisturising, and now my hair is so much better...

Good write up here: http://www.babble.com/beauty/got-breakage-how-to-figure-out-what-your-hair-needs/

But basically, take a few strands of hair that have fallen out, or pull out a few sacrificial hairs - then wet one or two, and stretch them. If they snap quickly - dry and brittle hair which needs moisturising products. If they stretch quite a bit but don't return to original length - weak hair which needs protein based products. If they stretch and return easily to original length - healthy well balanced hair!