No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries January 2017

asajj

Last bit of my 2016 purchase collected from Boots, got Clarins Double Serum set (50ml serum, beauty flash balm and nail&cream travel size).

I have used one eye mask tonight, part of a pack of 5. Bought this from TK Maxx. Very much an impulse purchase.

I have some skincare products in various sizes that I'm aiming to UU this month.

summerlady_2

One UU so far - a bottle of micellar water.

dolly84

Deleted_User - well done on being sensible with your No7 voucher.

And - I am using a Liz Earle Bergamot & Ginger shower gel at the moment, I get no bergamot or ginger but I do get lemon bathroom cleaner which is a shame. The Body Shop sweet lemon range was one of the best imo it smelt of lemon meringue pie.

gemmajenkins0208

Well, a thing happened yesterday...

I got my hair cut!

It's not quite as short as a bob but it's too short to tie up any more which means I am now using my various hair products from my stash items to get it right so that I feel comfortable wearing my hair down outside.

Will be wearing my hair down to my job for the first time ever today. I wonder what people will say... :eek:

Lizzy22

one UU for me

Fresh Rose Face Mask mini 20ml - WNB have another in the stash but may give it away. This made no difference to my skin, felt horrible on and looked vile in the pot! Did smell rather nice though.

mummy2threeboys

Unlurking Have been a member here years ago, Not that much of a buying but now and again I fall off the wagon. My make up is pretty much under control but I still want to get to minamilist levels. Only use Samples as "Treats" Very Mse lol.

Samples 21
Shampoos 2
Conditioners 1..find a more natural alternative method
Fake tans 4
Hair products Various 11
Deoderants 2
Face creams/oils 4
Hair remover 1
Bubble baths 3
Bath crystals/salts 2 now 1
Body moisters 4
Fem hygeine products 2
Shower gels 7
[STRIKE]Bath bomb 1[/STRIKE]
lip balms 8
Foot creams/serums 3
Soaps 3
Face masks 3
Body scrubs 1
Anti wrinkle whotsits 5
Nose strips 3

Make up
Foundation 3
lipsticks/glosses 6
Eyeshadows 9
Face powder 1 (yay!)
Eyeliner 1 (yay!)
Nail polishes 31 (ouch)
Perfume oils 8
Perfume full size 2

Products in 131 Not including samples.

One use up from this total up . Bath bomb , no idea of brand, shame as was very nice.

Ideas. Use body lotion for foot lotion/day face cream..make up remover (careful of eyes)
Too much shampoo works as a shower gel.
Lip stick can work as a cheek tin when applied in a small amount.
Bronzer doubles up as eyeshadow.
A lipstick brush wetted and dipped in eyeshadow works as a co-ordinating eyeliner.

VALM

dolly84 wrote: »

And - I am using a Liz Earle Bergamot & Ginger shower gel at the moment, I get no bergamot or ginger but I do get lemon bathroom cleaner which is a shame. The Body Shop sweet lemon range was one of the best imo it smelt of lemon meringue pie.

I tried that one some time last year and really liked it.

gemmajenkins0208 wrote: »

Well, a thing happened yesterday...

I got my hair cut!

It's not quite as short as a bob but it's too short to tie up any more which means I am now using my various hair products from my stash items to get it right so that I feel comfortable wearing my hair down outside.

Will be wearing my hair down to my job for the first time ever today. I wonder what people will say... :eek:

Well done on being courageous. It's so easy to get in a rut with a hair style.

Angellore

I am loving this idea - count me in. I am at work at the moment so not sure how much stuff I have, but I have a couple of baskets worth as well as some bits on the shelves in the bathroom and a big box of Lush bath bombs which I managed to get in the sale. I'm also sure I have a lot of stuff which has gone off so will be binning that. The only thing I will still be buying new even though I have quite a few is perfumes. I like a new fragrance a couple of times a year and it is a treat for myself which I don't want to give up. I use my Heathrow World Points (I work at the airport) or Boots Advantage Points to pay for them.

Definite PP for Jan:
2 almost finished Mitchum deodorant sticks - one fragrance free, one some sort of flowery smell. Ended up with two on the go after starting a new one on holiday recently.
1 Sanex Atopicare Shower Gel (have another full one of these and will replace again because it is heaven for my super dry eczema prone skin).
1 Ultimate Blends argan oil conditioner

UU already!
1 x Lush satsuma bath bomb. This was a Christmas present. Loved it although it dyed my bath a bit orange so had to scrub it afterwards. WNBA for that reason but it smelt lovely and I would use it if gifted.
1 x Lush CocoBear bath bomb. I love this as it is so rich and soothing for my skin. I have about 8 more as I stocked up on them in the sale. Again though I have to scrub the bath afterwards as it makes it really slippy! It's worth it though for this one. WBA.

lucia22

I've done a count of my toiletries and come up with 192. There may be some more lurking around in different bags that I haven't counted so I'll round it up to 200. I've also not counted perfume, make-up or nail polish (it's just basic toiletries).

The most numerous products (10+) are:

* Shower gel (33) - I acquired more as gifts and still have lots of minis which I'm working through. Goal - use up all the minis by the end of the year. This stuff takes some time to shift!
* Body lotion (26) - I got some more in gifts and acquired a few more (I do love the stuff). Goal - don't buy any more body lotion, use it twice a day and aim to use up all the minis first.
* Hand Cream (19) - I get through about one tube a month but used to have so much more of this. Goal - finish off all the mini hand creams in the stash.
* Face Cream (18) - I've bought a few of these impulsively and they tend to last a long time. So one tube will last about 2 months. Goal - don't buy any more and use up ones I've already opened first.
* Conditioner (12) - I've been pretty good at this (not impulse bought any more bottles of this for months now). Goal - use up one bottle a month and don't buy any more. This should get me through the year.

I've not counted perfume and body sprays yet but I reckon I have over 30 altogether. They last forever so the goal here is just to get through the mini ones first and try not to be tempted to buy any more. Will add my PP list below. Good luck with the challenge everyone!

lucia22

My January 2017 PP list:

My PP list (updated 27/01/2017) - Total = 17

Face
The Body Shop Skin Clearing Tea Tree Toner 60ml
T-Zone 6 Clear Out Face Pore Strips (1 left)
Boots Vitamin E Moisture Lotion 100ml
C. O. Bigelow Apothecaries Lip Balm 3ml
So? Sinful Lip Balm 10ml

Hair
Batiste Tropical Dry Shampoo 50ml
Hask Macadamia Oil Hot Oil Treatment 29.57ml

Body
Beyonce Heat Rush Energising Shower Gel 75ml
Witch Doctor Skin Treatment Gel 35g
Sanex Natur Protect Roll-On Deodorant 50ml
Baylis & Harding Beauticology Vanilla Frosting Body Butter 50ml
Boots thespa conditioning body moisturiser 125ml

Hands
Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Hand Cream 75ml
Patisserie de Bain Strawberry Cupcake Hand Cream 50ml

Perfume
4 x mini perfumes from gift set 5-10ml approx (3 left)