No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries June 2016

mcculloch29

NBI. Lovely matte Avon lipstick in a natural shade as a freebie for signing a friend (actually my DD) to Avon Listens

Quite impressed with my NBI from earlier this week of the Manuka Doctor CC cream

I had an NBI of what claims to be a marine collagen moisturiser

There was also another NBI, an eye serum to go with the MCM . I really, really like this and have put my current eye cream to one side to use this instead. Lovely cooling gel-serum, in a pump, so economical and hygenic to dispense.

kadison

I was just wondering what people's beauty routines were? I feel mine suits my skin and I've noticed a big improvement since I committed to doing this twice a day on most days of the week, I'd be interested in what other people do/use on a daily basis.....

These are the products I use at the moment:-

Cleanse - Lancôme Eau Micellaire Douceur/Kirkland Wipes or Galateis Douceur if I'm removing heavier make-up
Eye Cleanser - Johnson's Eye make-up removal pads or Lancôme Bi Facil for heavier make-up
Toner - Lancôme Tonique Confort
Serum - Lancôme Genifique in the morning and Visionnaire in the evening
Eye Cream - Olay Regenerist eye swirl in the morning and Lancôme Genifique Repair Eye Cream in the evening
Moisturiser - During the day I'll use Soltan Once Face SPF30 or The Body Shop Vitamin C Daily Moisturiser SPF30 if I'm not going outside much. At night it's Lancôme Hydra Zen Day Cream or Hydra Intense Gel Mask if I need something extra.

For context, I just turned 38 and I'm starting to notice my skin needs a lot more attention than it did in my early 30s :eek: plus I'm incredibly prone to pigmentation issues!

WeAreGhosts

One UU from the PP list

Philosophy 3-in-1 cleanser - really like what this does, but don't like the smell. It's a fairly expensive buy for me, but it did last a long time. So long, in fact, that I had to chuck the last bit in the bottle as it had gone off!

Now using a Soap & Glory cleanser - nice consistency, but it's supposed to be peaches, but all I can smell is mint.

After finishing the Amie Mattifying Moisturiser I've opened the TBS Seaweed Day Cream. Have high hopes for this one. Like the gel-like consistency.

kadison

Some updates for me:-

UUs
Dentyl Smooth Mint Mouthwash 500ml
Johnson's Eye make-up removal pads x 30
Lancôme Genifique Advanced Youth Activating Cream 5ml
L'Occitane Frisson de Verveine Refreshing Mist 50ml x 2 - These had turned to a water shower rather than a refreshing spray but they were nearly finished so I didn't mind.
L'Occitane Shea Butter Ultra Rich Bath & Shower Gel 500ml

GA/TA/Sell (I've had a clear-out of nail polishes I no longer like)
Avon Colour Attract Magnetic Nail Enamel Blue Attraction (Lost)
Avon Nailwear Pro+ Cherry Jubilee - Too similar to another one I have
Balance Me Tinted wonder eye cream 5ml - Too dark
Ciate Paint pot The Glossip
Illamasqua Lipstick Climax
Lancôme Grandiôse Mascara 10g Black - Not for me, the wand is weird! This is brand new from a gift set but I tried one before.
Leighton Denny Nail Polish Forbidden Territory - Too brown for me
Nails Inc. 10ml Belgrave Mews
Nails Inc. 10ml Electric Lane
Nails Inc. 10ml Holbein Place
Nails Inc. 10ml Holland Park
Nails Inc. 10ml Knightsbridge Green
Nails Inc. 10ml Mulberry Walk
Nails Inc. 10ml Sloane Street
Nails Inc. 10ml Tate
Nails Inc. Corrector pen - Dried out
New CID i-Glisten lip gloss Amaretto

lucia22

1 UU for me:

Primark PS Love Argan Facial Cleansing Wipes - I was pleasantly surprised by these as I didn't expect much from them. These are actually really good for the price although I haven't tried them for tasks like make-up removal. I only use wipes to freshen up my face before work in the morning and these save me time. I have another pack in the stash but have moved on to another brand for a change. WDBA.

The night cream is almost finished, to the point of getting the last bits of product from the sides of the pot. Hopefully it will be gone in 3-4 days. My Clean & Clear cleanser is reducing rapidly by me using it as a make-up remover. My current shower gel and some body lotions are also getting closer to finish.

Gemzie121

One UU to report:

Dove deeply nourishing body wash 55ml- WBA this was a mini size from a gift set, and the original dove smell which I like. I like how thick a consistency and how moisturising dove shower gels feel.

kadison these are what I'm using currently -

Cleanse: Garnier micellar water (home), soap & glory micellar water (work sleep ins). Shower - tbs tea tree exfoliating face wash and soap & glory face wash.
Eye cleanser - johnsons eye make up remover wipes (work sleep ins) or Primark face wipes.
Toner - Elemis apricot toner (home), tbs vitamin e toner (work sleep ins)
Eye cream - soap & glory one (work sleep in), time bomb smart balm (home)
Moisturiser - tbs vitamin c moisturiser (work sleep in), johnsons night cream (home)
I only use moisturiser at night.

VALM

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INs to report from the first of June!
They have NYX in my local Boots now. I went in telling myself I was only allowed to buy four things but then I only got three because the stand was ransacked!

1. NYX Badunkadunk Mascara
2. NYX Eyeshadow in Over the Taupe
3. NYX Eyeshadow in Bedroom Eyes
4. Benefit Goof Proof Eyebrow Pencil - free with Elle Magazine
5. Collection Clear Mascara. I use this as brow gel. My current one is getting too disgusting to keep going much longer.

I had a bit of a clear out of make up last weekend, everything except palettes so I'm going to look really seriously at my palettes over the coming weekend. I think if I like less than a third of a palette, I'm getting rid/giving away. The drawer they're in stresses me out. I haven't changed my weekly palette for at least six weeks because I don't want to delve in that drawer. I've been using my singles much more because they're so much easier to get to and I tend to think through the purchase more with singles than I do palettes.
I think all those decluttering/make up purge videos on Youtube are going to my head!

Would love to know how you get on with the NYX mascara. I have a few GWP sizes to use first but am keen to try another NYX one. The one I used previously was lovely but the brush was too big.

Re your palettes is it worth you depotting them? I see a lot if YouTubers doing this. I suppose if you were giving them away to friends and family you could do this? Is giving away only part of it. Also, if you are thinking of selling my daughter has had success selling used items on Depop as they accept used cosmetics - EBay doesn't.

VALM

kadison wrote: »

I was just wondering what people's beauty routines were? I feel mine suits my skin and I've noticed a big improvement since I committed to doing this twice a day on most days of the week, I'd be interested in what other people do/use on a daily basis.....

These are the products I use at the moment:-

Cleanse - Lancôme Eau Micellaire Douceur/Kirkland Wipes or Galateis Douceur if I'm removing heavier make-up
Eye Cleanser - Johnson's Eye make-up removal pads or Lancôme Bi Facil for heavier make-up
Toner - Lancôme Tonique Confort
Serum - Lancôme Genifique in the morning and Visionnaire in the evening
Eye Cream - Olay Regenerist eye swirl in the morning and Lancôme Genifique Repair Eye Cream in the evening
Moisturiser - During the day I'll use Soltan Once Face SPF30 or The Body Shop Vitamin C Daily Moisturiser SPF30 if I'm not going outside much. At night it's Lancôme Hydra Zen Day Cream or Hydra Intense Gel Mask if I need something extra.

For context, I just turned 38 and I'm starting to notice my skin needs a lot more attention than it did in my early 30s :eek: plus I'm incredibly prone to pigmentation issues!

Hi I'm 47 and with the exception of a couple if items have followed this regime for years. My skin is normal/combination.

Morning:-
Elemis Balancing Line Blossom Cleanser (keeps oil at bay)
Pixi Glow Tonic - new addition. Received Mario Bedescu glycolic toner as GWP and lived the clarity it gave my skin. Love the Pixi Glow and will repurchase.
Liz Earle IBST
Elemis PCMC

I am wearing Ultrasun SPF under the PCMC at the moment.

Evening:-
Soap and Glory Peaches and Cream - got this in kit and am going to repurchase as it removes my makeup better than its predecessor Liz Earle C&P.
Toners as above
L'Occitane Uktra Rich Shea Cream. This is where things get random as I use any other moisturiser in stash for night cream. I find PCMC too light for night use.

I usually exfoliate a few times a week and at the moment am using Lush Porridge. I try to apply a mask twice a week and at the moment have Lush cupcake.

Need to sort out an eye cream for when the Elemis Illuminating balm has gone. Will look out for the snake venom one mentioned in an earlier post.

VALM

I have ordered another item from QVC for Emma's birthday : Tarte Twinkle Highlighter palette. She has wanted it for ages so pleased that I've got it.

Could not order the L'Occitane fragrance online yesterday. I tried to call them for a code as there was none on the voucher. It was MRM's voucher as I redeemed mine I
I store. They said they had no record of him redeeming his free gift so would not deal with me. Said he needs to email them and he can't be bothered. Other alternative is shopping in store but we both know a trip to the Trafford Centre will mean a spend more than the £10 saving.

VALM

Also I opened the Angel sample yesterday and there was no product in it. Very very strange.