No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries January 2017

VALM

Gemzie121 wrote: »

Had a nice bath tonight so I have a UU:

Lush never mind the ballistics bath bomb- WBA if these ars re formulated next year (i only had the one) as this smelled lovely, like fruit cocktail, but unfortately these have had an issue with growing mould spots quickly on the melt part due to the product containing fresh banana :-/ hence i was going to keep this longer but have got it used now before it has a chance to go mouldy. Shame as this is a lovely smelling product that looks pretty in the water. If any of you guys are stashing these from christmas, check them for mould spots and use soon would be my advice. Lush are currently investigating these as there have been complaints.

Alsoo have any of you got a spa/jacuzzi bath? Like with the jets built in to the sides of the bath? (But not bottom of bath). I moved house a few months ago and thought id try the spa function out on our bath tonight but couldn't get it to work. I turned it anticlockwise (the knob on the bath) where it said to for 'ON' then pressed the circular thing in the middle downwards for 'AIR' but nothing happened. Cant see anything externally or any other switches for the bath. Am i doing something wrong? Just wondering if any of you use spa baths, if im missing something obvious or not. Otherwise ill guess its faulty, may have to call plumber? In at some point. Or is this a job for an electrician? No idea about spa baths as you can see!

Gemzie, I've only ever used a jacuzzi bath on holiday. Sounds to me like you are doing the right things. Would have thought you would call an electrician for that problem.

VALM

26 Marks and Spencer lavender bath cream 75ml this came as part of a gift set with 75ml shower cream from my Secret Santa. I poo pooed it when I first unwrapped the gift thinking it would smell like old lady synthetic lavender but was pleasantly surprised when I used it. Gorgeous fragrance and lovely bubbles. Would not seek to repurchase as generally I tend to chuck whatever shower gel I have on the go into my bath.

Repaintied my finger nails last night and am wearing OPI Cara Mia Crimson. This was one of the very first bottles of OPI that I bought back in 2007. I remember as I we visited Florida that year and I had this colour applied at a salon before we left. Remember buying a lot of OPI in the US that trip. Felt like I had to keep redipping my brush to get enough product on my brush so it's probably coming to an end. Shame as it's discontinued.

dolly84

Maddiemay - the Clarins waterproof mascara gets good reviews I believe.

summerlady_2

Quick update on what I've used up so far

1. Handwash - already had replacement
2. Micellar water - already had replacement, as well as numerous other cleansers
3. small ESPA toner. I have another. Love this product.
4. toothpaste - nearly gone so I just finished it off.
5. ESPA body scrub - I finished this off but wouldn't buy it for myself.
6. another part-used toothpaste.
7. body wash - I have numerous replacements.
8. Aussie Shampoo - I bought on a special price so have a spare.
9. Espa facial scrub. I have other wash off cleansers to use in the shower.

If I can carry on with this while making sure I use up a product before starting a new one I may have some free cupboard space this year.


As a side benefit, I am now making sure I moisturise and use the wonderful facial products that were gathering dust. My skin is definitely looking better.


I now need to extend this care to my body and also to start wearing make-up regularly.

maddiemay

dolly84 wrote: »

Maddiemay - the Clarins waterproof mascara gets good reviews I believe.

WibblyGirly wrote: »

I got a Collection one for £2.99 from Superdrug. took me ages to find it though as I didn't to spend loads on something I would use once. Lasted quite well for the price but was a bit tough to get off since its waterproof

VALM wrote: »

I've come to realise that my favourite mascara is YSL Babydoll as it has the right sized brush for my sparse lashes. haven't tried a waterproof one though so can't vouch for that.

Thanks for the recs ladies.
WibblyGirly I have used the Collection mascaras before, but not waterproof one, will look for them tomorrow. dolly84 Chemist locally does Clarins, I will investigate, they give oldies like me a 10% discount too which is rather nice:D VALM I used to love the YSL mascaras, but haven't tried Babydoll, one to remember when next near a counter.

I was so tempted by the Perricone TSV yesterday, I would have used everything in the offer and will need a night cream and a new day cream before too long, but managed to hold off.:D:D

fixx

UU - mini Nivea Invisible. WBA - often pick up at the airport when travelling, as it's effective and easy to pack.

TA - Benefit justine case, with only Some kindo gorgeous left in it. WNBA. This is reaaaaaaally old! Not something I want to put on my skin anymore, it's really oily, ick.

And a few Ins, though generally needed, nothing too bad:
- 3 x John Frieda sheer blonde shampoos. HG shampoos, on 3 for 2, and I'm almost out of my current large bottle, with none in stash. Will refill the large pump bottle once it's done.
- 2 x Olia hair dyes. Current preferred dye, on offer. Will use one today, and one in a couple of months.
- Listerene mouthwash. Also on offer, and i was completely out of mouthwash.
- Roques Oneil Therapie cherish skin repair serum (30ml). A belated xmas pressie My HG serum I think. It's meant to be a body serum, but when I first got a sample I didn't realise, so just used it on my face and LOVED it. It's a blend of oils rather than an actual serum, which I prefer (oils that is).

VALM

maddiemay wrote: »

Thanks for the recs ladies.
WibblyGirly I have used the Collection mascaras before, but not waterproof one, will look for them tomorrow. dolly84 Chemist locally does Clarins, I will investigate, they give oldies like me a 10% discount too which is rather nice:D VALM I used to love the YSL mascaras, but haven't tried Babydoll, one to remember when next near a counter.

I was so tempted by the Perricone TSV yesterday, I would have used everything in the offer and will need a night cream and a new day cream before too long, but managed to hold off.:D:D

Hi maddiemay hope you get sorted with a good mascara. I'm trying not to watch the Q this weekend because I'll become convinced that I need another eyeshadow pallette or whatever lol. MRM is going out later and I've earmarked the time to write a proper inventory of all my stash. Saying that though I am now minded to buy anything from Tge members on QVSell. If you are on Facebook check this group out.

I've had a shower this morning and used another of the Laura Mercier body lotions in Sweet Almond. This has a runnier texture to the Creme Brûl!e one and absorbed better. Have stored the jar upside down to see if I can get product out easier.

Another UU:-

27 L'Occitane Verbena Liquid Soap the pump stopped working so I opened it up and tipped the remainder into my hands. Have more in stash.

28 L'Occitane Divine Mask sample sachet. Love this and would like to purchase if ever I see a good offer. L'Occitane actually have a Skincare TSV coming up which contains Divine products but not the mask or oil that I particularly like.

Catch you all later with my list.

fixx

VALM wrote: »

Repaintied my finger nails last night and am wearing OPI Cara Mia Crimson. This was one of the very first bottles of OPI that I bought back in 2007. I remember as I we visited Florida that year and I had this colour applied at a salon before we left. Remember buying a lot of OPI in the US that trip. Felt like I had to keep redipping my brush to get enough product on my brush so it's probably coming to an end. Shame as it's discontinued.

Oooh, that's a lovely colour. Always a shame when favourites are discontinued.

I repainted my nails yesterday too with Nails Inc queensgate terrace. Also old, but still going strong. And very glossy with Seche Vite on top. I might do some stamping later if I have time...

sstevo19

One TA:
Lush Never Mind The Ballistics bath bomb I finally checked mine and it was moldy I really don't want to throw it out, but I don't want to use it because of the mold.

shed35

This is my weekly update

UU
Superdrug B Micellar Solution
Champney Citrus Blush Travel Scrub

IN
Avon Premium Deluxe Gold Blush Perfume
Avon Suncare Pure Sensitive Cream SPF50 - 150 ml
Avon Suncare Pure Sensitive Cream SPF50 - 50 ml
Superdrug B Micellar Solution x 2
Superdrug B Glycolic Cleansing Peel x 2

Total 97

Still under 100 even though I have made purchases!!