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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries Feb. 2018

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  • sstevo19
    sstevo19 Posts: 1,517 Forumite
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    edited 8 February 2018 at 7:57PM
    Argh, I really shouldn't go into Superdrug and Boots after I've finished work. I have a number of INs to report:

    The Chemistry Brand Extreme Hydration Complex 100ml
    Uvistat Lipscreen SPF50 5g
    Impulse Instant Crush 35ml
    Superdrug Vitamin E Moisture Boost Serum 50ml
    Superdrug Simply Pure Hydrating Night Serum 50ml
    Mixa SOS Repair Hand Cream 50ml
    Skin Republic Bubble Purifying + Charcoal Sheet Mask
    Sensodyne Repair & Protect Toothpaste 75ml
    Sensodyne Pronamel Multi-Action Toothpaste 75ml
    Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Mouthwash 400ml


    I didn't mean to but I had some time to look round the shops after work today. I'm on a roll with UUs this month so I should be able to reduce my stash a bit this month. I'm going to have a sort out of my unopened skincare products and see if anyone would want to buy them. The sheet mask was a GWP so that's a bonus :)
  • VALM
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    I suppose I'm quite fortunate in that the Boots near work is small and doesn't stock much.

    UU : Botanis 8 hour roll on Radiant Youth eye cream. WNBA. Didn't like the consistency.

    I returned the Elemis kit today. Have not even had The courtesy of a response from Feelunique. If anyone orders from them I suggest you screenshot your shopping bag prior to checkout. Let's hope they refund me quickly.
    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
  • January was very slow with UUs so I've ended up accumulating a few ins:

    Hyaluronic Acid Serum
    2 x Hask Superfruit Healthy hair shampoos samples from Superdrug
    2 x MyTrusty Sunflower Face & Body Oil - Hope it's good, skincare from the NHS so would be nice to be able to be able to continue to buy
    Colgate Plax Sensation white mouthwash
    Bobbi Brown Hydrating face tonic - Donation from a work colleague


    UUs:

    Colgate mouthwash
    Aldi dupe of Sure roll-on
  • sstevo19
    sstevo19 Posts: 1,517 Forumite
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    A sample UU tonight:

    Paula's Choice Rehydrating Moisture Mask sample WMBA. This was nice and hydrating. My skin feels plump. This was greatly needed today as my skin felt a bit dry after work today.
  • asajj
    asajj Posts: 5,125 Forumite
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    VALM wrote: »

    My Feelunique order came but I may be returning something as I am in dispute with them. The free gift that I spent an allocated amount for which to qualify appeared in the Shopping Bag but not at Checkout. I continued with the order thinking that it was excluded from Checkout as it was not something for which I was paying hence why it did not appear. I emailed them immediately stating it had been in SB and could they ensure it was sent. Got a blunt generic email telling me the item was never in my SB as they were out of stock and the offer over. Further m that they would not offer a replacement but I could have a 20% off code instead. I was livid to say the least and have emailed them stating their site did not advise me of the unavailability of the item and demanding a replacement. If I don't get a reasonable response (which I don't think I will) I'm returning the Elemis kit. So INs so far:-

    L'Occitane oil make up remover.

    This happened to me last year and I emailed them. Received a very unhelpful response. I needed the items I've ordered and I didn't have time to follow up but I was annoyed!
    ally.
  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,954 Forumite
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    asajj wrote: »
    This happened to me last year and I emailed them. Received a very unhelpful response. I needed the items I've ordered and I didn't have time to follow up but I was annoyed!

    I won't shop with them again because of this. I usually get a Feedback request via FEEFO and am hoping I do this time.
    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
  • Two UU for me so far this month:

    Full sized Estee Lauder Advanced Micro Cleansing Foam - This was from a gift set I got last year, I do like it but it's not my favourite cleanser and I have so many that I'm halfway through at the moment! So my plan is to start with the ones that have the least product left and work my way through until my cleanser stash is under control...

    MUA Cover and Conceal liquid concealer - Bit of a meh product, but understandable considering I think I paid a pound for it! Only really ever used under my eyes or as a highlighter on top of foundation, I've never managed to make it cover or conceal any actual spots...
    Debt-free wannabe since Jan 2018.

    Total debt: was £39,220.58, now £6,977.55
  • maddiemay
    maddiemay Posts: 5,101 Forumite
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    Another small UU

    5ml Clarins HydraQuench lotion spf 15 3/14

    It feels like a hard slog ATM, but hopefully will gain pace before end of month.
    The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time. (Abraham Lincoln)
  • dolly84
    dolly84 Posts: 5,851 Forumite
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    I have some uu

    Macadamia Oil Rejuvinating Shampoo 1L - WNBA, I bought this based on how much I love the repair mask they do but the shampoo was OK nothing more.

    Herbal Essences Moroccan My Shine Conditioner 400ml WNBA - this was fine but I am aiming to go more natural in future.
    Debt Free and now a saver, conscious consumer, low waste lifestyler


    Fashion on the Ration 28/66
  • sstevo19
    sstevo19 Posts: 1,517 Forumite
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    One UU this afternoon:

    The Body Shop Shea Hand Cream 30ml WDBA and have. I love this hand cream. I'm going to replace it with the Mixa one I bought yesterday or the big Shea hand cream I bought :)

    I should be finished with my shampoo and conditioner in the next few days as well :)
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