No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries December 2020

VALM

VALM said:

Finish 7 by Christmas

Kat von D lip lacquer in Lovecraft.  DONE

Laura Geller Gilded Honey Highlighter DONE
Too Faced Honey pot eyeshadow from the Natural Eyes palette DONE
Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb Midnight fragrance DONE
Colourpop Birthday Cake eyeshadow 
OPI Do You Take Lei Away lacquer 
NARS Outlaw blush 

Still diligently working on both the eyeshadow and blush which are both depotted and are being used loosely.  Wearing the lacquer today. Won't put any more lacquers in these kind of Projects as I rotate them too often to work diligently on any.  Do I think the eyeshadow and blush will be done by Christmas - probably not as I potentially have only 4 days of make up wear left due to finishing work on 23 December 2020.

London_baby

2 UUs:
Primark lemon zest candle - WNBA, not a lot of throw but can't expect much for the price.
Have finally received my electric warm wax melter so will re-purpose wax from burnt out candles then switch to wax melts when I finish my stash. If anyone has any wax melt recommendations, would be appreciated.

 Essano Rosehip oil - WMBA, one of the better brands of Rosehip oil but want to try other oils.

Ins:
Revolution Reloaded Jewelled eye shadow palette - Was a steal at £3 and completes my colour collections.
MUA felt eyeliner - Cheap for practising with

NPI at Lidl, their Aura perfume collection was by the tills. Managed to put them down but they smell great and last well for the price. 

sstevo19

One UU from tonight:

The Body Shop Shea Body Butter 200ml - WDBA and have done. One of my favourites  

dolly84

I've had a candle buying spree this month.  I discovered two new brands recently, one of them is The Botanical Candle Company, I bought First Light and Last Light from their winter collection, they are in amber glass jars with gold lids, First Light is Eucalyptus and Myrtle and you are meant to burn it in the morning, I get up very early so I've been putting the Christmas tree lights on and lighting the candle whilst I have my porridge and coffee and the scent is beautiful, it scents the whole house but not in an overpowering way.  I haven't tried Last Light yet but it is Cinnamon and Rosemary I think.

I also bought from a company called Hampton & Astley, the candles are lovely as is the packaging and they do offers of 3 large candles for £49, I got Fresh Baked Gingerbread and Pomegranate and Wildflower I think it is.  I will light the gingerbread one tonight.  I am a bit obsessed with candles in winter, I have a few antique candlesticks with long taper candles and there is nothing quite like candlelight and Christmas tree lights, we all need a bit of cheer and whilst they are pricey for something you burn right now I don't care.

asajj

I have UU'ed two products I cut open earlier this month.
No7 Early Defence Eye Cream: This has a nice feel and I buy it every now and then, mostly when there is an offer. My eye area doesn't require a lot of maintenance so this does the job nicely. Hydrating, good value for money. I purchased the Caffeine Eye Cream from Boots own brand range to try.
The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension Cream: Hard to make a verdict. I feel my face looked brighter after regular use but I didn't like the texture or residue left on the skin after the use. I love Vitamin C in my skincare and will definitely be using it going forward but not sure if I would  buy this again easily. Given the price, it was a great value though.

pinkfluffybabe

A few more UU to report: 

Aveda nutriplenish shampoo. WBA. Have a full size in the stash
Aveda sắp moss conditioner. WNBA. Not mad keen on the fragrance 
Aveda nutriplenish conditioner. WBA. Have a full size in the stash
Kiehl's Ultimate hand cream. WBA. Have Aveda hand relief up next.

London_baby

Hope everyone is keeping well/sane in this never ending roller coaster that is 2020.
UUs:
Hawaii Silky sports SPF suncream sample  -WMBA- Smells lovely, moisturises skin and does not leave a white cast.
Nuxe aquabella toner sample - WNBA, skin felt and looked dry
Superdrug Naturally Radiant Cleansing balm -- WMBA, cheap and cheerful but does not remove make-up well. Two more in stash.

TA to recycle:
A beauty box bronze eye shadow - This had crumbled and was ashy and chalky. Can't remember the brand so WNB anyway.

Ins:
48 Poundland orange and plum scented tea light candles - Picked these up whilst rushing through Poundland for cleaning products. Didn't realise there were 24 in each pack as the the candles were stacked. Guess it'll keep me going through til New Year, so no more candles for now.

VALM

asajj said:

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension Cream: Hard to make a verdict. I feel my face looked brighter after regular use but I didn't like the texture or residue left on the skin after the use. I love Vitamin C in my skincare and will definitely be using it going forward but not sure if I would  buy this again easily. Given the price, it was a great value though.

I love The Inkey List Vitamin C Serum.  It's a lotion consistency and I find it applies better when mixed with my day cream.  I'd say I noticed a remarkable difference practically from the first application.

sstevo19

A few UUs from the past few days:

La Roche Posay Thermal Spring Water 150ml - WDBA and have done, got a click and collect order for Boots tomorrow with this in it. I use this with my Hada Labo lotion. 

Oral B Satin Tape 25m - WDBA and have done. Cheap and effective  

And one IN today:

Keep Cool Soothe Bamboo Sun Essence 50ml

The Superdrug SPF seems quite heavy, and this seems promising  

asajj

VALM said:

asajj said:

The Ordinary Vitamin C Suspension Cream: Hard to make a verdict. I feel my face looked brighter after regular use but I didn't like the texture or residue left on the skin after the use. I love Vitamin C in my skincare and will definitely be using it going forward but not sure if I would  buy this again easily. Given the price, it was a great value though.

I love The Inkey List Vitamin C Serum.  It's a lotion consistency and I find it applies better when mixed with my day cream.  I'd say I noticed a remarkable difference practically from the first application.

Thank you, I want to try it but couldn't find it in my local Boots. I will keep checking.

1 UU - TBS Vitamin E Hydrating Face Mist. I love this and it hydrates well. WMBA.