No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries January 2017

balletshoes

maybe I need to start a new thread - No Buying Unnecessary Shoes- as I've just counted in the last week I've bought 5 pairs (and another is about to be ordered) All in the sales, all under a tenner a pair (except the bronze fitflops which were a bargainous £15), I can't say Noooooo :eek::D

sstevo19

5 sample INs to report:

La Roche Posay Effaclar H Moisturiser sample
Vichy Aqualia Thermal Serum sample
Nuxe Reve de Miel Hand and Nail Cream sample
Nuxe Melting Gel Cleanser sample
Bioderma Eye Gel sample

I've been wanting to try all these products for a while now

seasideDreamer

Asset you could just ask them all to donate to your favorite charity on your behalf instead or maybe a secret santa present for one person. At least that way you will only get one bit of tat. I suggested that to my family this year for next year they seem to be seriously considering it. I know what you mean, we get given all sorts of things we dont need. I think we keep the local charity shop well stocked with strange gifts.

rockey100

My budget at the beginning of 2017: £10/20 for toiletries as i'm a gent who's not fussed
My budget when the missus introduces new "fancy! toiletries: £67.25 with tax

savingfortomorrow

I used up guerlain abellie royale serum- it is glorious but the price is a little high to justify a replacement at present. it has been discontinued and it is a real disappointment as one application settles down my inflamed skin. It was a real miracle cream that just suits my skin. The old serum super aqua serum is available but i have used it for years and like new technology.

used up handwash it was very fortunate i got a bottle of aldi abbott and broom, the rose one is yummy smelling. much nicer than the old one.

i finished the pixie glow tonic it is ok. it does not strip the skin or feel stingy or sensitive. it is gentle, it is meh, i have an other bottle unopened and am not in a rush to use it.

i miscalculated the level of shampoo''- it was a conditoner, so i have just a half used one to finish and i can buy some decent volumizing shampoo as recomended by the hairdresser. i have litres of conditioner but a fraction of that in shampoo!

I had a declutter and going to give some items to the charity shop.

lucia22

UU
1 x mini perfume from Woolworths gift set 5ml approx- This was part of a set I got for my 9th birthday. Now at 27, finally used it up. Still got 3 more of those minis to use up. I'm decanting them into an atomiser because they are in awkward packaging.

Gemzie121

Sstevo19- im currently wearing the sugar plum one, its gorgeous isnt it, love the smell!! The matching shower gel is lovely too!

I have a couple of little uu to report:

Lush bling toothy tabs sample- WBA as full size. These tasted strange at first but i quite liked them when i got used to them, kind of reminded me of aniseed. These are really useful for trips away/hospital etc i imagine because of the format. I enjoyed using them and actually didnt botice much in the way of sensitivity with my teeth, and i normally use sensodyne! May invest in some of these at some point and see what they are like in regular use. They seem to work well and easy enough to use!

Nivea creme soft shower cream 30ml mini- WBA as full size, this smelled really lovely and fresh. It lathers up really well and the scent lingers on your skin.

Got messagrs from DPD so i think one of my french lush orders will be here on monday. Still waiting for my german order to be dispatched. Seems to be incredibly fast postage from france. They still have gift sets in sock and other bits if anyone wants any lush from the sale, not enabling of course lol! Ive been very naughty but this should see me through this year for baths lol!!

Also heard about my new job this morning, they rang and said my confirmation of job offer email will be with me in the next 2 days then i must accept it by clicking on a link. They then forward my details for my references etc and dbs to be done, then ill have my start date discussed. Im really looking forward to doing an office based role again. Im even excited to pick out a hand cream, hand gel and lip balm for my desk from my stash :rotfl:

maddiemay

savingfortomorrow wrote: »

I used up guerlain abellie royale serum- it is glorious but the price is a little high to justify a replacement at present. it has been discontinued and it is a real disappointment as one application settles down my inflamed skin. It was a real miracle cream that just suits my skin. The old serum super aqua serum is available but i have used it for years and like new technology.

used up handwash it was very fortunate i got a bottle of aldi abbott and broom, the rose one is yummy smelling. much nicer than the old one.

i finished the pixie glow tonic it is ok. it does not strip the skin or feel stingy or sensitive. it is gentle, it is meh, i have an other bottle unopened and am not in a rush to use it.

i miscalculated the level of shampoo''- it was a conditoner, so i have just a half used one to finish and i can buy some decent volumizing shampoo as recomended by the hairdresser. i have litres of conditioner but a fraction of that in shampoo!

I had a declutter and going to give some items to the charity shop.

I caught a little of the Pixi hour on QVC this week and the Pixi lady said that Glow tonic does not sting on everyone, it does not sting on me, but the results are great , I follow it with a spritz of hydrating toner and then the usual serum etc. I appreciate that everything does not work for everyone, so I am pleased that my money has not been wasted, really notice the difference when I stop using it.

The Guerlain pruduct sounds lovely, so maddening when a HG is taken out of the range:(

VALM

maddiemay wrote: »

I caught a little of the Pixi hour on QVC this week and the Pixi lady said that Glow tonic does not sting on everyone, it does not sting on me, but the results are great , I follow it with a spritz of hydrating toner and then the usual serum etc. I appreciate that everything does not work for everyone, so I am pleased that my money has not been wasted, really notice the difference when I stop using it.

The Guerlain pruduct sounds lovely, so maddening when a HG is taken out of the range:(

Hi maddiemay I used to love Pixi Glow tonic but have switched to Murad Clarifying Toner as it does clarify my skin. Did love the Pixi Glow before this but get better result with Murad. Saying that the Murad tingles more than Pixi (I'd never say that Either of them sting). I too top mine off with Liz Earle IBST following your previous tip for which I'm really grateful. Before using a glycolic Toner I had been wondering for years why I was even using one,

Need to order my Murad one today.

sstevo19

Gemzie121 wrote: »

Sstevo19- im currently wearing the sugar plum one, its gorgeous isnt it, love the smell!! The matching shower gel is lovely too!

I didn't know they had a shower gel, I'll have to get one once my shower gel stash has gone down considerably

Congrats on the job!