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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries March
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Couple of UU for me today.
John Freida colour renew conditioner 250ml. I liked this but currently do not have blond hair. Have other to use before I think of buying anything else.
Lancome Genifique 5ml sample - WNB as didn’t feel like it did much for me.
Will have a few In’s tomorrow once my order arrives as decided I fancied a treat.
GMATLost my way for far too long but now back on board to lead a more simplistic lifestyle
Mar PP - UU 24 (£279.46), TA 2 (£ 13.99) IN 12 (£89.81)
Apr PP - UU 27 (£324.94), TA 3 (£38.50) IN 53 (£216.65), GA 6 (£40.97)
May PP - UU 0 (0.00), TA 0 (0.00), IN 0 (0.00), GA 0 (0.00)5 -
uuElemis Tranquil Touch Shower Gel 300ml - have had a few of these over the years and the scent is lovely but there is no way it is worth the money they charge.Fushi Organic Camellia Oil 100ml - loved this and WMBA.Debt Free and now a saver, conscious consumer, low waste lifestyler
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Morning all
Lovely sunny but breezy day and just picked up my new glasses and they feel so light compared to my old ones.UUs, TA and In’s for me today.
UU
random conditioner 15ml - came with a colour
no.7 extreme length mascara sample - Not sure on this one so WNBA
TA
Maybelline The erase eye - Its almost full but cannot get any product so possibly dried up as had it ages. WNBA
In
The inky List Q10 serum
Revolution Skincare Intense peeling solution
Revolution Skincare targeted under eye serum
Revolution Skincare Overnight eye cream
Maui moisture Hair Care shampoo for coloured hair. This does not contain any mineral oils, silicones, SLS, Sulfate Surfactants or ALES.
Sensodyne pronamel toothpaste
Vaseline lip balm in rasy lips and cocoa butter
MUA pro base moisturising primer
Talked myself out of lip glosses, gold highlighter and moisturisers.
GMATLost my way for far too long but now back on board to lead a more simplistic lifestyle
Mar PP - UU 24 (£279.46), TA 2 (£ 13.99) IN 12 (£89.81)
Apr PP - UU 27 (£324.94), TA 3 (£38.50) IN 53 (£216.65), GA 6 (£40.97)
May PP - UU 0 (0.00), TA 0 (0.00), IN 0 (0.00), GA 0 (0.00)5 -
Last UUs for March:
Wisdom dental floss - WNBA, good value and lasts for ages with a whopping 90 metres of floss but prefer my HG Oral b satin tape.
Anhydrol forte roll-on - WMBA when proper socialising is possible.
Ins:
3 x Mixa cica plast baum - The price for all 3 was half the price of the La Roche Posay version so will see how they compare.
1 x Clicks research study foundation - Actually annoyed about receiving this as I opted out but it was sent to me. Make-up is so pointless at the mo.
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Another UU for me
Liz Earle cleanse and polish 200ml - WNBA, didn’t really like it do not rate it much as a cleanser.
GMATLost my way for far too long but now back on board to lead a more simplistic lifestyle
Mar PP - UU 24 (£279.46), TA 2 (£ 13.99) IN 12 (£89.81)
Apr PP - UU 27 (£324.94), TA 3 (£38.50) IN 53 (£216.65), GA 6 (£40.97)
May PP - UU 0 (0.00), TA 0 (0.00), IN 0 (0.00), GA 0 (0.00)3 -
GMAT - it took me a very long time and lots of money wasted to realise I don't like lipgloss, highlighter or bronzer. I think I have one last lip gloss still to use which I kept because I really like the colour but I still don't like wearing it.
Debt Free and now a saver, conscious consumer, low waste lifestyler
Fashion on the Ration 28/664 -
My updated lists. I don't think anything will change this month now, the foot cream is still sitting unloved, the conditioner is being used as and when so will probably be finished next month and the body lotion has about 4 or 5 uses left I think.dolly84 said:March PP ListPeppermint Foot Cream - b/f from FebruaryCowshed Body Lotion - b/f from FebruaryTresemme Perfectly Undone Condtioner - b/f from FebruaryLee Stafford Grow Longer Hair Treatment 200ml b/f from FebruaryBoots Extracts Cocoa Butter Shower GelElemis Tranquil Touch Body Wash 300mlFushi Organic Camellia OilSanctuary Spa Body ButterM&S Aloe After SunWonder Oil (not sure of the brand name)
Debt Free and now a saver, conscious consumer, low waste lifestyler
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dolly84 said:GMAT - it took me a very long time and lots of money wasted to realise I don't like lipgloss, highlighter or bronzer. I think I have one last lip gloss still to use which I kept because I really like the colour but I still don't like wearing it.If only I was at this stage. Love both bronzer and highlighter (though I do go for a diminished one - don't think you can see me from space!). Am really fancying the new Bare Minerals Blonzer. I know it's a gimmick but it's so pretty.Another UU at weekend. LUSH Blue Skies and Fluffy Clouds. Have made a new LUSh order as I am now out of everything.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!
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VALM said:Updaed PP List:-E45 cream - will have to roll over. Have been using the Pink Cashmere one more.Cherry cuticle oil pen - I'm taking this out of the challenge and replacing it with the bottle of oil I have at home. That does get used every night.
Ultrasun lip balm - will have to roll over but at least I feel the end is in sight.Bath & Body Works Pink Cashmere shower gel - will have to roll over.Bath & Body Works Pink Cashmere shea butter cream - ditto.ELF Concealer - still product left. Will roll over put probably roll a replacement in, in readiness.Benefit Hello Flawless foundation - Ditto.OPI The Color of Minnie - Ditto.All things considered, it doesn't seem like it's been a good month. 8 products still left. I think I'll roll in:-Nivea deodorantLaura Geller SpackleThe Inkey List Caffeine eye creamThe Inkey List Vitamin C SerumBarry M Wet Coat Top Coat.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
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Hi
My update
NBA
Elemis Frangipani Body Oil
IN
Weleda Almond Facial Oil x 2
UU
L'Occitaine Solidarity Soap x 1
Rose Tree Ylang Ylang Rose Geranium Body Oil
Avon Supreme Hair Shampoo
Nivea Nourishing Rich Cream
Molton Brown Mandarin and Clary Sage Soap
Total = 127
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