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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries May 2022
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uuJack Wills English Velvet Body Lotion - nice enough.Debt Free and now a saver, conscious consumer, low waste lifestyler
Fashion on the Ration 28/663 -
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- Soltan Once Face Advanced 8 hour Protection- SPF50: another one from last year, the dregs, all used up on arms, as the SPF is likely degraded by now.
IN- Naturally Thinking- Jojoba Carrier Oil, Coldpressed- 250ml
- Naturally Thinking - Sea Buckthorn Carrier Oil- 100ml
Jan Grocery Challenge 2023: £181.18/£400
OSWLC 2023 Q1: 0/102 -
So far INS - fitness fetish bath salts
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Origins ginger body soufflé - WBA love this product, have another left to use
L’Occitane immortelle precieuse crème - from M&S advent, nice but there are better face creams
Clean & protect daily defence mist - ok but WNBA, this came in a latest in beauty box
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Two UU to report:
Drunk elephant Virgin Marula Oil. WBA. Have other oils to use first.Aveda nutriplenish leave-in conditioner. WBA. On to a botanicals one now.Not buying unnecessary toiletries 2024 26/53 UU, 25 IN3 -
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- Ample:N - Peptide Shot Ampoule: Like this one, it's nice and plumping. It's also a HUGE 100ml. Think it might make my skin a little red/irritated though, so probably won't repurchase.
- Sanex Zero Shower Gel (dry skin): Had another in my stash.
- 5ml Sample- Mont Blanc Explorer Eau de Parfum: definitely meant for a man, used round the house.
Jan Grocery Challenge 2023: £181.18/£400
OSWLC 2023 Q1: 0/103 -
uuCrabtree & Evelyn La Source Shower Gel 500ml - this has been a favourite for many, many years. This is the last of a large stash of the shower gel, I just have one bottle of body lotion left now.Debt Free and now a saver, conscious consumer, low waste lifestyler
Fashion on the Ration 28/663 -
UUs:
L'Oréal no cut hair cream - WNBA, nothing special if you have damaged hair.
Primark mini mouthwash- WPBA as started travelling again for work.
Aphogee shampoo- WBA, really great for damaged hair.
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Cotton wool pads - Needed for travel, will stick to reusable ones when at home.
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Updated PP List and more UUs:-Loccitane Verbena hand cream (carried over)Skinsense Eye Concentrate (carried over)
Perfance face mask (carried over)
Bath & Body Works Pink Chiffon Body cream
Orly base coat
Seche Vite top coatUU Skinsense Retinol serum. I like the way this makes my skin feel but not a fan of the scent which is a bit kind of sweaty smelling. I do have others in my stash and will use them up. WNBA. Prefer their facial oil.I've also had to throw away the lip balm. I left it on my window ledge and I think it's gone off in the heat. Tasted like crayon.Not sure if I will finish anything else as I am travelling soon and only plan on packing teh Skinsense Eye Concentrate.
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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I have some insBody Shop Ginger Shampoo - I got the metal refill bottle and had it filled with this, I already have one of those bottles with the conditioner which I love.Ethique Body Wash Bar - I got 2 each of Lime & Ginger and Matcha, Lime & Lemongrass.Debt Free and now a saver, conscious consumer, low waste lifestyler
Fashion on the Ration 28/662 -
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- Sure 72H anti-perspirant spray- 250ml- Uplifting and Fresh: have a roll-on, but its handy to have the spray too as they dry faster!

Oh an I gave away of bottle of Inkey List Niacinamide yesterday as I don't use a standalone one anymore and my friend does.Jan Grocery Challenge 2023: £181.18/£400
OSWLC 2023 Q1: 0/102 - Sure 72H anti-perspirant spray- 250ml- Uplifting and Fresh: have a roll-on, but its handy to have the spray too as they dry faster!
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