No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries May 2017

savingfortomorrow

bath essence lavender and hops 3 sachets in.

sunny'-money i found the vitabiotics very strong on my stomach also.

dolly84

I have a uu

First Aid Beauty Deep Cleanser with Red Clay - this was a large tube so I feel qualified to say it is nothing special, quite an expensive brand and this was just a face wash really, coloured red probably, nice scent but I noticed no deep cleansing properties. WNBA.

fixx

Hi all, I've not really had tome to pop on here often this month, so am just catching up now - thank goodness for Bank Holiday weekends

kadison, so sorry to read about your friend - I hope he's recovering well now. But congratulations on your engagement. What a month for you, and it must be great to have such lovely news for your friends too.

sstevo19 - well done on the driving test

And Happy belated Birthday wishes to all those I've missed :bdaycake:

fixx

I've had a few UUs recently over the past few weeks:
- Elemis evening bloom body oil. WMBA - if a good deal. I prefer the frangipani monoi body oil, but they are all lovely and really treat my skin
- Organic Surge face wash. WNBA - nice, effective, not irritating in any way, looks after my skin, just not a HG
- mini Nivea pearl and beauty deodorant. WMBA - effective, good for travelling
- REN instant firming beauty shot (10ml). WPNB - good, sinks in very well, my skin seems happy with it, I like it, but just don't love it.
- sachet of Dior forever foundation. WNB - did not sit well on my skin, and too fluid (for my personal taste)
- sachet of Clinique moisuture surge supercharged concentrate. WMB - sinks in really well, and did help when my skin was very dry
- sachet of Clinique for men maximum hydrator concentrate. WMB - pretty sure this is identical to the one above, just labelled for men
- Benefit Benebalm (full size). WDBA - though it was originally a pressie, and I have a mini one from another friend to go through. HG for lips for me. I hate lipstick, but this is perfect, moisturising, and the perfect colour for me.

And some ins - on a deal!
- Clinique Sweet treats (2 lip duos), reduced to £12.49.
- Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief 30ml - free with the above
- and the two little sachets I've already used up.

I didn't need any of them but I do like, and will definitely use them!

So updated PP list:

- [STRIKE]Clinique eye serum (April carry over[/STRIKE])
- [STRIKE]Organic Surge face wash (April carry over)[/STRIKE]
- Neal & Wolf Hair Oil
- Garnier Summer body lotion
- [STRIKE]Elemis Evening bloom dry body oil[/STRIKE]
- Carrefour lip balm
- Nivea hand lotion

And my 5 by summer list
- Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation
- Erno Laszlo face cream
- Kedma eye cream (using on decolletage)
- Ark face scrub
- Soap and Glory Micellar water

jilly25

Hi everyone, I have finally decided to take the plunge and join this group after following it intermittently for some time. i have been inspired to join this month after reading about new members and members completing their challenge. I also managed to talk myself out of buying a recent L.E. TSV.
Have not yet made a stockpile list but will include bodycare and haircare items. I dont wear much make up so will not be including these items as I dont have a huge collection of them

mad_scientist

Welcome to the gang jilly25! Well done on resisting the TSV, there will be another offer along when you do need to stock up, don't worry!

MY UU for the week are very hand cream heavy, lol

11. Avon Skin so Soft replenishing hand cream, WNB - stash relic and nothing special

12. OPI Avojuice 30ml Poppy and Peony - WNB - I was given a gift of 6 of these and that's the 3rd bottle gone, the lotion is way too thin and not moisturising. This is actually the only one I have UU as hand cream, the rest have all been used for shaving my legs! ;-)

Three days left in May so you never know, I might manage another UU or two.
My LE C&P tube is cut open and I am going to try to finish the body lotion on my PP list

sunny_money

Welcome jilly25! I joined last month and find this thread really helpful

mad_scientist

Had an unexpected UU, went to use a nose pore strip and there was only one left in the box, hurray! Does anyone else use these? I'm never sure whether they are worth the faff or if I should just be exfoliating to clean my pores.

UU 13. The Face Shop charcoal nose strips - not sure whether to buy again, they definitely have an effect, the yuk factor when you pull it off!

sunny_money

mad_scientist wrote: »

Had an unexpected UU, went to use a nose pore strip and there was only one left in the box, hurray! Does anyone else use these? I'm never sure whether they are worth the faff or if I should just be exfoliating to clean my pores.

UU 13. The Face Shop charcoal nose strips - not sure whether to buy again, they definitely have an effect, the yuk factor when you pull it off!

I used nose strips a few times years ago and they are satisfying but I've heard mixed things about if these are good for your skin, I think I'm on the not good for your skin side of the fence. Have a google and see what you think.

fixx

mad_scientist wrote: »

Had an unexpected UU, went to use a nose pore strip and there was only one left in the box, hurray! Does anyone else use these? I'm never sure whether they are worth the faff or if I should just be exfoliating to clean my pores.

I only use them now if I get them free in beauty boxes, or elsewhere. Which is rare, as I don't even get beauty boxes any more I'm not a huge fan, and don't find I need them now as long as I'm careful about general cleansing - and using a good toner.

I've a few unexpected UUs, and some ins I forgot about:
In:
2 x Garnier Olia hair dye

UUs:
- 1 Olia hair dye. HG - keep buying these as needed
- Champneys Citrus Blush shower gel (50ml). WNB - fine, but use up very quickly
- Ted Baker body lotion (50ml). WMB - really enjoyed this, very soothing, sank in well, and a very light pleasant scent. It was part of a gift set from a friend, I think from Boots, so will keep an eye out for bargain sets in future, but wouldn't pay full price I suspect. I still have plenty of lotions to get through