No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries February 2020

sstevo19

One UU from last night:
Lush Baked Alaska 120g - WMBA. This was a nice scent and a decent soap to use as a hand soap. 

savingfortomorrow

I finished a sample of estee lauder antistress eye patches. They were fine, I didnt notice much benifit so far. 
I replaced my spf spray from La roche posey- It is my holy grail product as spray and go, perfect. 
January I used up so little but this month I seem to be clearing a bit out. I want to focus upon building up a good emergency fund and do a few home repairs. I intent to do a low buy and use up until easter. 

ponypal

One IN - Superdrug nail polish remover - it's an acetone free one, purchased with the last of my gift card I got for xmas
also the nail polish arrived - it's from Prism Polish UK, the colour is very cool but it took >2 coats to build up. Still very excited to support this brand and will repurchase from there going forward I think. You can get small sizes too which is better for me, I don't think I reapply nail polish enough to justify big bottles.

dolly84

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Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish 100ml - I have a 200ml tube of this to use and then I will go back to the balm I was using before.  I still like C&P but I seem to need to use more now than in the past, it just doesn't seem as thick and creamy and if I don't use enough it sort of rubs in.

VALM

dolly84 said:

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Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish 100ml - I have a 200ml tube of this to use and then I will go back to the balm I was using before.  I still like C&P but I seem to need to use more now than in the past, it just doesn't seem as thick and creamy and if I don't use enough it sort of rubs in.

I really rate the ALDI version of this though I’m using C&P as a second cleanser at the moment. I use it in the shower and leave it on as a mask while I wash my body.

lantanna

Two outs used up to report. 

One Capture Youth Dior intense rescue face serum. Bought in duty free in May last year. Liked this but don’t think I like it enough to re buy. 

One Simple Face Wash 150 ml. Had a few of these over the years. Does the job. 

Realising I will need to buy a new facial scrub soon. Currently using a L’Oréal sugar scrub. Like it but it’s not as intense as I would like. Best scrub I’ve ever had is a st ives apricot one.  Haven’t seen it in years now, any recommendations?

savingfortomorrow

I threw out an ELF liquid eyeliner, it was great at the start but it seemed to loose its pigment looking watery. 

I'm a bit confused with my foundation at the moment- my skin's best match is palest of the pale. If I match my neck I look anemic but if i go a shade higher I look somewhat alive. I might have to do something for the werid transition time. I have loads of foundation so I just need to try some from the stash and mix something. 

ponypal

Unexpected and very belated xmas gift today so 3 ins!
Lush gift set including
Dream Cream (v small size)
Yog Nog Shower Gel
and Sleepy Shower Bomb

asajj

lantanna said:

Realising I will need to buy a new facial scrub soon. Currently using a L’Oréal sugar scrub. Like it but it’s not as intense as I would like. Best scrub I’ve ever had is a st ives apricot one.  Haven’t seen it in years now, any recommendations?

St Ives is still available I believe but I don't use scrubs anymore and I don't think they are really recommended if you are using a flannel when cleansing your face. One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser - All Skin Types from Clarins is a favorite for me . I will use this every now and then instead of a scrub and I do add micropeeling super  drops from Beauty Pie to my skin care when I feel I need it.

Two UUs: TBS Pink Grapefruit Hand cream - nice but I didn't find it moisturising enough

Beauty Pie QI ENERGY™ GINSENG ROOT & GINGER SUPER MOISTURE CREAM - This was very light and probably more suitable for warmer weather. It isn't my favourite BP cream. I probably will stick to Japanfusion.
I'm saving my spending allowance for a big order from BP. I will probably place it next month. Currently, I'm going through a phase of not wanting to buy anything even if I need them. Not a complaint but it goes to show how things change over time.
I'm going away tomorrow and will probably won't UU any more products - maybe a couple of samples.

VALM

lantanna said:

Realising I will need to buy a new facial scrub soon. Currently using a L’Oréal sugar scrub. Like it but it’s not as intense as I would like. Best scrub I’ve ever had is a st ives apricot one.  Haven’t seen it in years now, any recommendations?

Lush Cup o Coffee is a lovely scrub.

i was given the Lacura one as a gift but I find it too runny. Nice to use on my arms though.

i prefer a chemical exfoliant now though. Really like the Lacura Glycolic pads however these are not always available. Also, like Murad Clarifying Lotion. Am using a REN one at the moment but don’t really like it. It foams when I spray it onto my cotton pad and makes my skin a little tight. I find that I need to follow it with my Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic.