No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries August 2016

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VALM wrote: »

Not that I'm enabling but QVC have a Benefit TSV today. Nice kit containing Hoola, Benetint, High Beam, Gimme Brow and They're Real. Don't know how good a value it is.

I think it is good value, as all the contents are full size. But only good value if you need them all Good for people totally new to Benefit, but it's of no interest to me (phew!) as there is nothing in there I'd need. Wow - I've changed! I blame all you lot

(P.S. Thank you )

[Deleted User]

catherine/kate wrote: »

Forgive me ladies, I have splurged. I went to Boots and then Superdrug in a bad mood and came back much happier, but with many INs. Anybody going to keep me company on the naughty step?
I am going to have a critical stash review over the weekend and possibly a bit of a clear out. I know there is some stuff that i'm hanging on to that is ancient and horrible and should just go in the bin!

Hi! I'm definitely on the naughty step. I bought five candles. Obviously, they are completely necessary!
I'm also considering a clear out. There are things I should just admit defeat on.

INs:
10-11. Simple Wipes x 2 - Poundland
12-13. 2 x Poundland Eye Makeup Remover pads
14. Primark Wild Orchid and Honey candle
15. Primark White Tea and Violet candle.
16. 96 Amber and Juniper Clove candle. TK Maxx
20. Kitchen Vanilla and Orange candle. TK Maxx
21. M&S Pure Indulgent Body Wash. M&S had what seemed to be the entire range reduced to clear. It's the pink ylang ylang scented stuff. Really nice and I had a bit of a voucher left so got this and the below candle.
22. M&S Pure Indulgent Candle

I also have some TAs
1. Charles Worthington Thicker and Stronger Scalp Tonic
2. Charles Worthington Thicker and Stronger Shampoo.
This range is horrible! The shampoo is like glue and the scalp tonic made my hair stick together like the worst kind of hairspray. I've kept the conditioner to see if I can use it for shaving but it is as glue-like as the shampoo so I think it will clog up my razor.

Also, UUs:
13. Aveeno Moisturising Cream 15ml sample. WNB. Got a few of these free from work. Doesn't sink in very well and leaves a weird sort of film.
14. Neutrogena Visibly Renew Elasti-Boost Body Balm WBA. Liked this, sank in really quickly.
15. REN Moroccan Rose Otto mini Shower Gel WMBA. I really like this, only the price puts me off a full size.
16. Ikea Vanilla candle WDBA
17. Sample of Vichy Idealia serum WMB. Again, I really like it but the price puts me off a bit.

If anyone wonders if I am purposely using minis and samples as a way of getting my numbers down, yes, yes I am!

Right, I'm off to sit in my freezer.

lucia22

I have some INs here but won't list them at the moment (bought products in mini size for traveling with). I will list what I don't use up on holiday in my September PP list. Currently almost finished a body oil so it should all be gone tomorrow (just a few drops left). Also finished a LHJ today.

UU
Aveda Replenishing Body Moisturizer 250ml - This was bought 7 years ago (so 5 years out of date!). It was very nice and long lasting. I got it as a gift so I'm not sure if it's value for money but I found it a very pleasant plant-based lotion. The packaging was good too - soft enough tube to get out the vast majority of product. Would maybe buy but I tend to just pick up whatever body lotion is on offer.

PS any advice on pore strips? I bought a packet of T-Zone ones but found them pretty ineffective. They just didn't do anything for me at all really. I'm starting to get a bit of clogged pores around my nose and decolletage so wanting to get some to use there.

VALM

I went to Boots yesterday and bought razor blades for MRM and afterbite for holiday from the clearance shelf. The blades were massively reduced. Not counting as INs as they are necessary.

2 X UU:

Elemis Tan Accelerator 400ml. WDBA and soon! This bottle has lasted years as it only comes out in preparation for foreign holidays. It's fab product. I get an amazing tan when using it and the tan lasts ages. Looking for any good Elemis deals as I'm nearly out of cleanser and MRM out of shave cream.

L'Occitane lavender bath cream 100ml size. Was GWP. WNBA. This was lovely but I tend to put any shower gel in my bath water. Would use this again if it was GWP or part of a kit.

dolly84

Deleted_User - I love a good scented candle too, I have reigned myself in this year and since January I have only bought one.

I have some uu's

Liz Earle Eyebright - this was a full size which came as a freebie with the skincare set she does each month, WNBA, I checked the ingredients and apart from Eyebright (whatever that actually is) it was just the same as toner so that is what I used it as.

Burts Bees Peppermint & Rosemary Shower Gel 50ml - this smells great and lathers well but is quite runny so gets used quickly, WMBA.

There is something else too but I can't remember what it was.

Treasurequeen

dolly84 wrote: »

Deleted_User - I love a good scented candle too, I have reigned myself in this year and since January I have only bought one.

I have some uu's

Liz Earle Eyebright - this was a full size which came as a freebie with the skincare set she does each month, WNBA, I checked the ingredients and apart from Eyebright (whatever that actually is) it was just the same as toner so that is what I used it as.

Burts Bees Peppermint & Rosemary Shower Gel 50ml - this smells great and lathers well but is quite runny so gets used quickly, WMBA.

There is something else too but I can't remember what it was.

I found the same thing with her eyebright but when I just went to using the tonic to replace it my eye problems got worse. 'Eyebright' is a plant that grows in dry fields and heathland and it is used as a medicinal plant for external eye Problems and it can be used for internal problems when taken in another form.

VALM

Another UU from my 7 by Autumn challenge:-

Benefit Lemon Aid. Am going to see if I can get away with just using a Maybelline Colour Tattoo on its own under eyeshadow.

Have three items left in this challenge:-

Burts Bees Lip Shimmer. This keeps melting in this hot weather though.

Smashbox Full Exposure Palette. Trying to hit pan on at least one colour. 2 have sizeable dents in them so maybe?

Benefit Dallas powder. I keep forgetting to use this! Must try harder.

Treasurequeen

Another oral b toothpaste IN and a spare deodorant. Why does everything takes so long to ge UU. It's all still spluttering away. Used my new zoya nail polish and no allergic reaction:j All my other nail polishes have been GA.

dolly84

My other uu was:

Philip Kingsley Scalp Mask - this was a GWP, WNBA, I don't have any scalp problems so I just used this to get it done rather than waste it.

dolly84

dolly84 wrote: »

My PP list for August

1. S[STRIKE]&G Sugar Crush Body Scrub[/STRIKE]
2. S&G Sugar Crush Body Butter
3. C&E La Source Shower Gel
4. C&E La Source Body Lotion
5.[STRIKE] Liz Earle Eye Bright[/STRIKE]
6. Ren Rose Centifolia Hot Cloth Cleanser
7. Hand Chemistry Hand Cream
8. Imperial Leather Foamy Banana Shower Gel
9. [STRIKE]Elemis Frangipani Shower Cream[/STRIKE]
10. [STRIKE]Caudilie Nourishing Body Lotion[/STRIKE]

My updated PP list, not long to go now and there is no way I will finish them all off.