No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries May

VALM

Finish 7 by Summe updater:-

Smashbox Full Exposure matte brown shadow.  This is now depotted and is being used loosely.  Hope to finish it by the end of this challenge.

Laura Geller lipstick Kiss - goal to keep in rotation and use at least twice a week.

Bare Minerals Heart loose eyeshadow - ditto

Hourglass highlighter from the Edit 4 palett - goal to hit pan.

OPI Lavendare to find courage mini lacquer - goal to finish

Bare Minerals Mineral Veil - DONE.  I do like the finish of this powder when worn but find it a faff to get out of the container.  Wish BM would make a Ready version. 

Bare Minerals Warmth bronzer - DONE

ponypal

Thanks for the new thread asajj, I'm in as usual!

7 by Summer update

Burts Bees Raspberry Lip Balm - making good progress with this

Maria Nila Head and Hair heal masque - Don't want to use this up but I would like to make a point of using this a few times - have done!

Elemis rehydrating ginseng toner - keeping going

-HEMA moisturising gel for nails and cuticles - making good progress

-1 bar of soap at least  Done!

-XHC Vegan Banana Conditioner - Don't think it's great for my hair tbh but am going to start using it as a shower gel/ for shaving.

- Coconut hair oil - progress made! 

sstevo19

One UU from last night:
The Body Shop Body Yogurt Almond Milk & Honey 200ml - WDBA and will do in the future. Its one of my favourite body products. 

VALM

UU today - mini OPI lacquer called Aragato from Tokyo.  That is all the minis from the set of 4 that I bought done.  Not a great fan of this colour. 

dolly84

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Body Shop Wild Argan Shower Gel 250ml - as with most Body Shop shower gels this was lovely.

sstevo19

A few INs to report:
Medik8 Crystal Retinal 1 30ml
Skincity Sun Protection Mousse SPF30 50ml
Childs Farm Baby Moisturiser 250ml

Two new products to try, and an old favourite  

dolly84

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Rose & Frankinsence Skin Cream 60g - this is handmade by my local health food shop, it is a sort of melty balm cream and I loved it as did DD, they were out of stock when I went to replace it but I bought another with just rose essential oil.

I've found that the marks left from blemishes that I had, particularly on my cheeks, have faded down to almost nothing which I think is down to the oils I am using, that plus really simplifying my routine which has actually stopped my skin reacting to things.  I wash my face in the morning with one of two bar soaps then use an oil and in the evening I remove my makeup with an oily cleansing balm , spritz with Liz Earle IBST because I have it and then apply the skin cream above.

dolly84

My order from Maldon Soap Co arrived this morning so I have the following ins

Glycerine & Lavender Hand Cream - my hands are so dry so I really wanted something with glycerine, plastic free and from a small producer.

Carrot & Almond Facial Soap - this smells gorgeous.

Lavender & Oatmilk Gentle Eye Cream Trial Size

Rose Argan Face Cream

Deep Moisture Face Oil

I'm really looking forward to trying these out, the best thing about not having a skincare stash is that new things do go into use quickly.

VALM

asajj said:

dolly84 said:

I've been having a little declutter in advance of taking/sending my makeup empties to recycling. 

Charlotte Tilbury Golden Goddess Quad - in all honesty this is nothing special, I have used one shade a fair bit but I have so many other colours which are almost the same as it, CT product are over hyped imo and overpriced.  WNBA

I feel the same about CT products.

I had a long bike ride this morning so needed a hot bath afterward. I used the last bits of a bottle of M&S bath foam and some bath oil I bought from Etsy a while back. Also UU'ed a pack of bath salts, again from Etsy.

Another who is not really impressed by CT products other than her lipgloss called Red Vixen which is stunning and I have repurchased.

asajj - love the sound of your bath cocktail. I want to find a cheaper alternative to LUSH bubble bars/bath bombs if anyone has a recommendation.

VALM

dolly84 said:

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Rituals Rice Milk & Cherry Blossom Foaming Shower Gel 200ml - lovely scent but these cans don't last very long.

I know what you mean.i bought some for MRM and Emma recently and both are nearly empty.  Did you know Rituals has an outlet site now?