No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries June 2020

sunny_money

I used the Bobbi Brown online try on, I was impressed by the tech but as for colour testing I don't think it was great, looked quite different compared to a YouTube swatch video.

VALM

Update re: Finish 7 by Summer Challenge:-

Rollin in Dough eyeshadow - DONE.  

NARS Gilda Blush  - pan in this product.

NARS Outlaw Blush - Still no pan.

Marc Jacobs Infamous mini lipstick DONE
Anastasia Beverley Hills lipgloss in Weekend Barbie DONE
Bare Minerals loose Blush called Hint DONE

Smashbox matte eyeshadow from Full Exposure palette - expanding pan.  Won't be finished this month but maybe next.

Laura Geller Gilded Honey highlighter deluxe sample size - do have pan in this but still think it will last until Summer (same update)

Hourglass Ambient Lighting powder in Dim Light - again I already have pan (same update).

It's looking like this is how this challenge is going to end.  Hitting pan is a very small milestone, it seems.  
Rollin in Dough is done.  I really liked this colour.  Like this palette in general.  Find the cocoa smell very comforting however I have taken it out of rotation for a while now.  

ponypal

UU Green People Fruitful Nights Night Cream 

This came in a set, it was quite heavy and I would probably not repurchase.

VALM

dolly84 said:

savingfortomorrow said:

Used up crabtree and evelyn body lotion. I had it for years and really had to force myself to use it. 

I am really starting to see the stash decline. I can see spaces where before there was loads of clutter. I have honestly at least 3 of everything in reserve. It is ok as given the inablity to use testers with make up I will continue to shop from the stash. It is not the same going shopping anymore really. 

This will have to change or the retail sector will die a death and millions more people will be unemployed which I am sure will be a horrible surprise for our government who can't see beyond the end of their noses.

VALM - just two shower gels left, I have about 40, I had a massive stash of shower gel and even with three/four of us using them (DD has some of her own) it is taking some getting through.

I’m not so sure about the demise of the retail sector. There probably will be a surge one the restrictions are lifted.  I agree with you though savingfortomorrow - I’ve ventured out to TESCO now that things have eased a little and it’s like being a contestant on Supermarket Sweep. No browsing, keep moving, follow the one way signs, on the other hand it’s a lot more civilised.

VALM

dolly84 said:

Just had a thought about the testers, if the likes of Boots don't let you test are they going to accept returns?  Seems like they have to really.

This would be good.

asajj

Keeping up with my use of 30 products in June challenge
1. Revolution Face Powder 
2. Formula Radiant Cleanse Gentle Exfoliating Polish
3. Listerine Spear mouthwash
4. Nuxe 48hr moisturising cream 15 ml 
5. Erno Laszlo - Lift Essence Lotion 10ml
6. Clarins Instant Eye Reviver mini 
7. Chanel - Gabrielle Sample. This is a nice scent but a bit heavy for me. WMBA if I want a change from my usual.
8. Clinique Chubby Stick mini (sold)
9. Lord & Berry Crayon Lipstick (sold)
10. Clarins Double Serum sample (GA)
11. Clarins Foundation Sample (GA)
12. Pack of Boots cotton pads

I have an infected tooth and was in a lot of pain over the weekend. Had a call with the dentist this afternoon and I am now on antibiotics, hopefully, it will be effective immediately. I went to Boots to collect my meds and bought a couple of things:
- Humble  Brush Bamboo Interdental Brushes. I stopped buying Interdental Brushes a while back due to plastic in them but they are useful to clean teeth so it is good to have this option. 
- Flo Bamboo Sanitary Pads. I have been looking for alternatives to reduce my plastic usage and tampons, mooncup etc. are not for me. I found these and read good reviews so bought 2 packs to try. 
I also ordered and received bamboo reusable makeup remover pads. I have around 20 of a different make and they are useful but not very absorbent, so using them with toner is not possible. These will be better from the first impression, either way another product added to my waste reduction journey.

dolly84

asajj - I will have to have a look for those interdental brushes for DD, thanks for telling us about them.  I keep considering the period pants for DD, they are really expensive and she would need to have a few spares so that is putting me off a bit plus I feel a bit icky about them.

VALM - I agree there will most likely be a surge of shopping but it is the distancing that will be the problem, are people going to want to queue everywhere they go then feel rushed.  I haven't set foot in Tesco since all this kicked off and I always shopped there, I've been going to Asda and it has been much more relaxed, the staff seem to have found the right balance between following the guidelines and still being aware that you are spending your money in there.

asajj

dolly84 said:

asajj - I will have to have a look for those interdental brushes for DD, thanks for telling us about them.  I keep considering the period pants for DD, they are really expensive and she would need to have a few spares so that is putting me off a bit plus I feel a bit icky about them.

Humble Brush is a great company (The Humble Co.) with a number of eco-friendly products at reasonable prices and charitable initiatives. These brushes were cheaper than some alternatives and on par with other brands which is great because I often find eco-alternatives considerably more expensive.
I have looked into period pants and feel the same. It would probably need to be washed separately which wouldn't be a very eco-friendly eventually. For now, I will settle for bamboo pads.

asajj

Keeping up with my use of 30 products in June challenge
1. Revolution Face Powder 
2. Formula Radiant Cleanse Gentle Exfoliating Polish
3. Listerine Spear mouthwash
4. Nuxe 48hr moisturising cream 15 ml 
5. Erno Laszlo - Lift Essence Lotion 10ml
6. Clarins Instant Eye Reviver mini 
7. Chanel - Gabrielle Sample. This is a nice scent but a bit heavy for me. WMBA if I want a change from my usual.
8. Clinique Chubby Stick mini (sold)
9. Lord & Berry Crayon Lipstick (sold)
10. Clarins Double Serum sample (GA)
11. Clarins Foundation Sample (GA)
12. Pack of Boots cotton pads
13. Eos Shimmer Lip Balm (sold)
14. Liz Earle Hot Cloth Cleanser 30ml (sold)
15. Konjac Sponge new in packaging (sold)
16. Organik Botanik Pillow Spray (sold)
17. Organik Botanik Rose Petal & Almond Hand Cream (sold)
18. Organik Botanik Rose Petals & Almond Body Butter (sold)
19. Mellow Lip Pencil Crayon (sold)
20-26. 7 samples added to the above order 

savingfortomorrow

I finished  a lancome pot of moisturizer. It was a mini size a gift with purchase.