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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries December 2017

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  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,954 Forumite
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    I've bought a bottle of Nivea Pure deodorant today as mine is nearly gone and it was on offer in Mr T's.

    Have also repainted my nails. Am wearing OPI Don't Pretzel My Buttons which I want to pan this year.
    Back for the No Buying Toiletries challenge. I pledge to only buy when I run out of a product that is not already in my stash no matter what wonderful emails land in in my Inbox or threads I read on MSE re: glitches!

    SPC Member 046
    £2. Challenge member 55
  • sstevo19
    sstevo19 Posts: 1,518 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 1,000 Posts I've been Money Tipped!
    So here's my Christmas INs:

    Christmas Present INs:
    La Roche Posay Cicaplast Mains Hand Cream 50ml
    La Roche Posay Cicaplast Levres Lip Balm 7.5ml
    Avon Femme Eau de Parfum 50ml
    Avon Femme Eau de Parfum 10ml
    Avon Femme Body Lotion 150ml


    I don't count perfumes in my stash list. I'm a bit worried about the body lotion as it contains mineral oil.

    And some Christmas sales INs:
    La Roche Posay Hydreane Legere Moisturiser 40ml
    REN Vita Mineral Emollient Rescue Cream 50ml
    REN Evercalm Ultra Comforting Rescue Mask 10ml
    REN Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Milk 25ml
    REN Vita Mineral Daily Supplement Moisturising Cream 15ml
    REN Vita Mineral Lip Balm 15ml
    REN Oat and Bay Conditioning Shampoo 50ml
    REN Pro-Vitamin Hair Conditioner 50ml
    REN Neroli and Grapefruit Body Wash 50ml
    REN Neroli and Grapefruit Body Cream 50ml


    The REN minis were all part of a gift set, which comes in a nice travel bag. And I was running low on my go to moisturiser. The Rescue Cream is something that sounds good to help with my skin when the weather gets too much for it.

    I hope everyone had a nice Christmas :)
  • maddiemay
    maddiemay Posts: 5,114 Forumite
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    Oh dearie, dearie me, having recently UU a cleanser and another to go 2/3 days time I have brought more into use and find that I have
    13 full size cleansers, 3 of which are now in use.:o:o:o:o:o

    I am not daring to look in "the travel size" box, although having added 1 to bestie's Christmas present there may not be any lurking there.

    All stored in a cool place away from light, so am hopeful that nothing will go off:):)

    On my way to annotate my list!
    The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time. (Abraham Lincoln)
  • UU 4 of December:

    Korres Japanese Rose Shower Gel. WBA but have another in the stash :D
    Not buying unnecessary toiletries 2024 26/53 UU, 25 IN
  • sstevo19
    sstevo19 Posts: 1,518 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 1,000 Posts I've been Money Tipped!
    One OUT today:

    Paula's Choice Calm Redness Relief Cleanser Normal to Oily Skin 198ml

    I sold this on a skincare exchange on Reddit as there was still 90% left. At least someone else will get better use out of it than me. I've just posted it today :)

    At least my stash is still below 100 items, even with my Christmas INs :)
  • asajj
    asajj Posts: 5,125 Forumite
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    Hello everyone, hope you had a good Christmas. Sorry to hear you were sick Dolly84, hope you are better soon.

    After working very long hours during December, I was happy to have time off during Christmas and I'm not back to the office until 2nd so it is even better. I didn't get any toiletries apart from 1 lip balm that came in the cracker. However, I've ordered some stuff from Meruyama but these are to replace my current products. Since I started their cleanser and retinol, my skin is much better. My adult acne is healing fast and I feel for the first time a product is actually working. I was also impressed to be able to talk to the owner of the company over the phone - she made time for me and helped me to choose correct products. Once they are in, I will declare.

    Today, I stopped by Superdrug and they had 3 for £3 deal on travel sizes so I bought 6 travel pack of Nip Fab pads, 1 pack of Simple face wipes, 1 Tresemme Keratin smooth shampoo. I use these regularly - both for travels and gym so they are needed.

    Apart from that, I have bought 3 NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Dark Brown Rust and Sparkle Nude.

    I'm planning to sell some cleansers over the next couple of months and start using more of my make up stash. Fingers crossed.
    ally.
  • asajj
    asajj Posts: 5,125 Forumite
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    And some UUs

    The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors 30 ml. This was from a LF box and initially, I didn't like it. Now I am indifferent. It is a "surface hydration" product by definition so my feeling that it doesn't do what I really need. WNBA.

    Philip Kingsley Stimulating Scalp Mask: Loved this. Really felt it made a difference to my hair. In my opinion, it is way better than Elasticizer, a product that didn't do anything to my hair but made it somewhat worse. WBA.
    ally.
  • UU

    Nivea 3 in1 cleansing wipes. 20 count. Did the job. No longer have a stash of these! Wipes are now bought when needed

    Bourjois Fresh Cleansing Milk. 250 ml. Pleasant cucumber scent. Good on mascara. WBA
  • dolly84
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    I have a uu

    Yes to Cucumbers Body Wash 500ml - this smells of cucumber and green tea which I really liked, I used this as bubble bath, shower gel and hand wash and WBA. The packaging is rubbish though, the cap broke after a few uses and didn't work that well in the first place.
    Debt Free and now a saver, conscious consumer, low waste lifestyler


    Fashion on the Ration 28/66
  • asajj
    asajj Posts: 5,125 Forumite
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    2 UUs

    Pixi Glow Tonic: I liked this but not sure I'd buy again. Perhaps if there is a good offer. It gave me tanned look after continuous use but I'm not keen on that much.

    Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Clarifying Toner: Works for me and I liked using it. Good value for the money considering the size. WBA in the future.
    ally.
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