No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries January 2020 31 December 2019 at 6:28PM edited 30 November -1 at 12:00AM in Health & Beauty MoneySaving 213 replies 10K views

abbe89

I was about to start listing everything I have, but I found my list from the last time I did it last year...I definitely used up more than I've crossed off so as I suspected I forgot about the list not long after I wrote it. So I'd rather not spend hours doing that as I don't find it that useful - I know I have a lot to get rid off, I don't need a list to prove that to me haha :rotfl:


I'm going to set myself a more generic target of using up at least 10 items a month (if I name specific items my rebellious brain will instantly not want to use them )


Kicked off with using up 3 x samples (2 x cleansers and 1 x facial oil) and 1 x sheet mask. So 4/10 for the month so far.

lantanna

6 used up out items to report today.

The efforts of the last couple of months starting to show.

Original source lime and coconut shower milk 250ml wba when needed

Oskia cleansing gel 35ml wba but for the price I won’t. I do have one in stocks though from a subscription box.

Vo Rose Gommage peeling gel 20ml WNBA thought just ok.

Glamglow Thirstymudd mask 15g WNBA due to price but liked it

Ultimate Blends Shampoo 600ml the delicate soother WNBA

Espa conditioner 75ml hotel freebie WNBA

savingfortomorrow

Count me in for another year of the challenge.

I have not been using using up my stash to any great extent.

I am going to aim low and use up five items this month; even sachets. It will be more important to get back into a routine.

kadison

Hello again and welcome to all the Newbies or returning posters!

I hope you had a good Christmas and New Year? We spent Christmas at home then went to Devon and the in-laws for New Year, I never missed 'Real Life' at all! :rotfl:

I have lots of INs to report, but they were far more considered than in previous years, I didn't just buy anything because it was cheap, and tbh I never see the harm in stocking up, just so long as it's not to excess, and I am getting there with that, more work to do though!

I think I spent the lowest amount ever in the Boots sale, it was the same old dross as in previous years and so SO boring, just a wall of celebrity-endorsed low-quality carp and Soap & Glory! Most stuff didn't seem worth the money even at half price, I wonder when they'll get the message?! I'm not sure I even bought anything for myself!

FluffyDog

I fell off the wagon big time on Boxing Day. The prices were reduced on gift sets and I ordered.

3 minis of Clinique's Happy perfume in three different scents

Lancôme primer and mascara full size (but I got both for roughly the price of the primer)

And the biggest shame of all, the Elizabeth Arden holiday gift bag. Two eyeshadow/blush palletes, a highlighter (that I don't use), four lipsticks, another full size mascara, and two pencils.

I'm doomed.

But at least I don't buy at the airport duty frees any longer.

Can I make a quick suggestion?

When the post for next month goes up would it be possible to shorten it? The current length uses a lot of bandspace . Maybe reduce the number of links?

kadison

These are my INs from Christmas and NY sales

In a set Lancôme Hypnose Doll Eyes Mascara 6.5ml, Hypnose Drama Mascara 2ml, Hypnose Mascara 2ml & Hypnose Volume-a-Porter Mascara 2ml

Lush Baked Alaska Soap 198g
Lush Not Sleepy Shower Bomb freebie
Lush Sea Salted Caramel Soap 108g
Lush Shooting Stars Soap 160g
Lush Snow Fairy Soap 70g

M&S Pure Moisturising Essence 100ml x 2

The Body Shop Body Butter 200ml - Juicy Pear
The Body Shop Body Yoghurt 200ml - Ginger
The Body Shop Body Yoghurt 200ml - Mango
The Body Shop Body Yoghurt 200ml - Strawberry
The Body Shop Hand Cream 30ml - Juicy Pear x 2
The Body Shop Hand Cream 30ml - Rich Plum
The Body Shop Juicy Pear Body Yogurt
The Body Shop Satsuma Set of Body Butter 200ml, Body Mist 100ml, Body Polish 5Oml, Hand Cream 30ml & Shower Gel 250ml
The Body Shop Satsuma Shower Gel 750ml
The Body Shop Shower Gel 250ml - Ginger
The Body Shop Shower Gel 250ml - Juicy Pear x 2
The Body Shop Shower Gel 250ml - Rich Plum
The Body Shop Vitamin E Eyes Cube
The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes x 2

I also placed a BP order to use my credit, I have an annual membership and will stock up before cancelling the renewal in April, I can always join again in the future if I like the products I order.
Beauty Pie Jeju Daily AM/PM Moisture Superinfusion
Beauty Pie Jeju Daily Rehydration Mist+ 100ml
Beauty Pie LOVE Fragrance
Beauty Pie Plantastic Micropeeling Super Drops
Beauty Pie Plantastic Nourishing Shea Butter Hand Cream
Beauty Pie Qi Energy Ginseng Root & Ginger Brightening Eye Fix
Beauty Pie Shimmerbar
Beauty Pie Super Healthy Skin Amazing Sleep Oil
Beauty Pie Super Healthy Skin Deluxe Moisture Body Crème
Beauty Pie Super Healthy Skin Nourishing Body Wash
Beauty Pie Super Healthy Skin Ultimate Anti-Aging Cream
Beauty Pie Wonderlayer Diamond Powder Base Coat

Plus I bought the Margaret Dabbs TSV as my feet are in shocking condition!
Fabulous Feet Exfoliating Foot Mousse 200ml
Fabulous Feet Foot Hygiene Cream 150ml
Fabulous Feet Hydrating Foot Soak 600ml

Other INs, discounted but not on sale as such
Lancôme Tonique Confort 400ml
The Body Shop Banana Truly Nourishing Conditioner
The Body Shop Banana Truly Nourishing Shampoo
The Body Shop Ginger Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

ponypal

UU Lush Not So Secret Santa Bath Bomb - this is nice, but not something I would repurchase probably. Would definitely not purchase at full price. It kind of reminds me of Golden Wonder on a smaller, more citrussy scale perhaps.

Tolteca87

Lancome Visionnaire UU and replaced with one from stash as rich enough for this weather but not too tick to annoy my skin.
LE C&P pump on its last pumps. Will be replaced by the mini I took down to the parents to use while there and so is already opened.

sstevo19

One UU this morning:

Davines Alchemic Shampoo Silver Fox 280ml WPBNA. This was nice but the bottle design gets on my wick. And I don't really see any effects from this purple shampoo. I will look for a different one or perhaps go back to the TIGI one I like.

Two OUTs today:

Bleach London Hair Elixir 50ml
Charles Worthington Everyday Gentle Weightless Conditioner 250ml

I've had a sort out of my stash, well slightly, and I'm going them to friends or family members who will use them.

lantanna

One out used up.

Nip Fab Bee Sting Fix Toning Pads _ 60 pads.

Would def re buy but have several bottles of similar products to get through first