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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries October 2019

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  • halogen
    halogen Posts: 426 Forumite
    InaPickle wrote: »
    Hello to all the newbies! :wave:





    Are they all open? If you only have a few open ones, you might have to get rid of those but you could check the unopened ones and if they are still OK donate to a charity shop or similar (so long as it's not clear that you have opened them).
    Thanks. All opened.
  • ponypal
    ponypal Posts: 417 Forumite
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    halogen wrote: »
    Thanks. All opened.

    you might be able to donate to a homeless shelter/food bank
  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,954 Forumite
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    kadison wrote: »
    I got 'You're the shade that I want!', which is a hot pink. I think people in the first flux of the survey all got the same one so it's probably the same for everyone doing it now.

    Clearly there'll be another GREASE themed one in the next phase! :D

    Glad I didn’t get that one then as I have similar colours. Enjoy, though you may not wear it until next Summer. Do you buy the TILI boxes? I think there’s another due for release soon.

    I’ve put 2 x Tweak,d Hair Cleansing Treatments On FB QVSELL. Want to buy Amiga Bombshell Styling product soon but want these out of the stash soon. I’ve kept the original Tweak’d product to try still.
    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
  • dolly84
    dolly84 Posts: 5,851 Forumite
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    VALM - I think the Original Primer Potion has reappeared on the Debenhams site now, a lot of companies seem to remove certain things when they have offers on which is not so good really. I have a mini one on the go now and you do only need a tiny it, if you use too much the product itself creases.


    uu


    Estee Lauder Beautiful EDP 75ml - I used to wear this in my 20's (it must have been much more affordable then or I wouldn't have been buying it, I think all perfume was though) and wanted to revisit it. I really enjoyed it and WMBA.
    Debt Free and now a saver, conscious consumer, low waste lifestyler


    Fashion on the Ration 28/66
  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,954 Forumite
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    dolly84 wrote: »
    VALM - I think the Original Primer Potion has reappeared on the Debenhams site now, a lot of companies seem to remove certain things when they have offers on which is not so good really. I have a mini one on the go now and you do only need a tiny it, if you use too much the product itself creases.


    uu


    Estee Lauder Beautiful EDP 75ml - I used to wear this in my 20's (it must have been much more affordable then or I wouldn't have been buying it, I think all perfume was though) and wanted to revisit it. I really enjoyed it and WMBA.


    Thanks for this. Perhaps I will order the UD primer potion myself and give it a go.


    My mother in law used to wear Beautiful. I used to liked Knowing (wore this on my Wedding Day) and White Linen but when I wore WL for work my boss at the time told me it was what old women wear so I went off it. I, too, was in my 20's at the time. If someone said that to me now it wouldn't influence me!
    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: 1,517 Forumite
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    One UU from last night:

    La Roche Posay Hydreane Legere Moisturiser 40ml WDBA and have done. My HG moisturiser. Replaced my with back up tube. Lovely and light, whilst still being moisturising.
  • ponypal
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    I am definitely nearing the end of this journey.


    I purchased some Georganics charcoal zero waste floss the other day. The dispenser is brilliant though the floss is a bit intense! I might switch up the refills to something more gentle when I am out of it! I would say it works out slightly more expensive than regular floss but not massively so and I am willing to pay a little extra tbh. I am not counting this as an IN, to be honest, but thought those who read this forum might be interested.


    Currently using my last remaining shampoo as a shower gel as I hate it on my hair.
    Still not sure what to do about a conditioner I hate using but is not resealable now.


    can anyone recommend something for sensitive scalp/promoting hair regrowth? I have very fine hair. Wondering if baby shampoo or something medicated is best.


    Got two free samples the other day, 1 of shampoo 1 of conditioner, can't for the life of me remember the brand but will update when I have used them.
  • fixx
    fixx Posts: 792 Forumite
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    I have a few more UUs, yay!

    - Pureplex Hair Repair system. WNBA - great reviews, and I'm sure it suits some people. But it's a real faff to use, and left my hair duller.
    - Aldi Lacura exfoliating mudmask. WNBA - fine, but just not one of my favourites.
    - Clarins Multi-active Jour SPF20. WNBA - very nice, once I got used to it. Looks a bit chalky at first, but isn't. Absorbs well. I just prefer a couple of others.
    - Maui moisture shampoo (100ml). WNBA - nothing special.
    - Skin benefits Age defying Hydro-gel eye mask (pack of 2). WNBA - interesting, quite nice and easy to use. But didn't seem to do anything
    - Rosie for autograph lip gloss. WNB - very old, got in an advent box. Took ages to use, and when i used it last week for the first time in ages I got the worst cold sore I've every had a day later. Not sure it had anything to do with it, but I'm getting rid of it anyway.
    - Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream (15ml). WDBA - love this.
    - Sanctuary Spa 1 minute daily glow mask (5ml). WNB - was a little freebie. Nice, but nothing special.

    I'm both moving and going on a holiday at end Nov, so am a very strict no-buy, and am trying to use things up.
    PP for end Nov:

    Everything in my shower
    - 2 shampoos
    - 1 conditioner
    - body scrub, shower gel
    - 2 face wash/scrubs
    Plus
    - eye cream
    - every mask I own! (3 large, one large eye, and a couple of sheets)
    - 2 serums (both open)
    - clinique foundation
    - benefit concealer
    - moisturiser
    - nip+fab Glycolic Fix Liquid Glow Extreme Tonic 200ml
    - nip+fab brow pencil
    - Laura Gellar b&b fair (almost done)
    - mouthwash
    - eyeko eyeliner
  • sstevo19
    sstevo19 Posts: 1,517 Forumite
    Ninth Anniversary 1,000 Posts I've been Money Tipped!
    One UU tonight:

    Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner 30ml WNBA. I used to love this. And the scent will always be a smell I love. But I feel that it might be making my skin a bit congested at the minute.
  • ponypal-- congrats on the in roads made on the tolietaries used.

    For light hair I would really recommend Maria Nila shampoo- it is a vegan shampoo that is totally wonderful. It is gentle and really worked on my hair when it flares up badly. it is expensive to buy but it lasts so long ang works out as a great value. If you can get a sample it will convince you.
    When I used baby shampoo, I noticed a lot of hair fell out. It might be a coincidence but it is very strong- if you know what i mean.

    I bought an essence eye shadow- just for the autumn to glam it up in gold.
    Inky glycolyic acid 10% - it was really cheap and will give it a go
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