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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries June 2022

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  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,913 Forumite
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    Have been trying to avoid the M&S bag but may have to make a visit...

    UU a couple of things this weekend:

    Lush Rose Jam Bubbleroon: WBA and managed to get 3 uses out of it.  Love the scent and the amount of bubbles.

    Missha Lemon Brightening Sheet Mask: bought so many of these when I was in South Korea in 2019 and working my way through the packs.  Love the scent and amount of essence that you get in them.  Not sure they brighten my skin but definitely moisturise well.  WBA.


    This reminds me.  I finished a Lush Vesuvious bubble bar yesterday.  Maybe, I had it for too long as there was no fragrance from it.

    I also finished my Perfance Charcoal face mask.  Will repurchase although I have one more mini face mask in my stash.
    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
    £2. Challenge member 55
  • dolly84
    dolly84 Posts: 5,851 Forumite
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    VALM - I had to google the Gwyneth Paltrow reference, good lord the woman has no shame, why do people buy her stuff?  She must be laughing at them and thinking what can I do next to part a fool from his money.

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    Martha Hill Honey Hydro Moisturiser 50ml - this was nice but a little lightweight for me I think, I still have the matching night cream on the go.  I opened this pot on 1st February and have used it pretty much everyday since so it was good value - especially as I used an offer for the day and night cream for £10 with free postage.
    Debt Free and now a saver, conscious consumer, low waste lifestyler


    Fashion on the Ration 28/66
  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,913 Forumite
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    2 more UUs

    Kat Burkhi peptide moisturiser.  This was a tiny pot I got in a GWP goody bag.  It was an extortionate price.  Had I woken up one day looking just like Claudia Schiffer I would have splurged but I didn't, so won't.

    Colourpop Supershock Shadow called Beauty and the Beast.  No 13 of the 22 items I want to finish in 2022.
    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
    £2. Challenge member 55
  • dolly84
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    L'eau D'Issey EDP 50ml - love this.
    Debt Free and now a saver, conscious consumer, low waste lifestyler


    Fashion on the Ration 28/66
  • UU
    • Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream with Hyaluronic Acid SPF50: love this, WBA- infact I have.
    • Sample sachet- Make Prem- Safe me. Relief moisture Cream 12: sample sachet, using it up, have quite a few of these!

    INS

    Err, yeah, so I may have got a bit spendy in Boots earlier this week.  Some are replacements, but some are things I could have survived without.... oophs.

    • Garnier Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream with Hyaluronic Acid SPF50: replacement
    • L'Oreal Infallible 24hr Freshwear foundation- ivory Rose: replacement as my Urban Decay one should be finished soon, thank God!
    • NYX Born to Glow foundation- Light: wanted to try this, but no way am I going to buy an unknown foundation as my only one incase it looks awful, hence I bought this and the L'Oreal.
    • Boots Brunette Dry Shampoo: replacement for my brunette Batiste one- do prefer that other one, this one is a bit dark, but can't find the Batiste one anywhere on website or in store, so this will have to do.
    • Essie Speed Dry topcoat: wanted the Boots quick dry spray but again, couldn't find it (is it just my Boots that is ransacked/has no stock??), so got this instead. Slightly unnecessary, as I have a regular top coat already, but I wanted help with the quick drying as my spray was used up.
    • OGX Kukui oil- anti frizz hydrating oil:  My hair has been crap recently, so bought this.  Probs could have just used a facial oil I have though….. Be warned, I used this for the first time yday with what I thought was a light spray- omg, hair so greasy looking!  Will spray it once into palm and smooth on in future- it is strong!
    • Max Factor Colour Elixir lipstick in Toasted Almond:  Had absolutely no excuse for buying this, except I liked the colour, the bullet looked fancy, and it was a little treat to myself.  Oophs. :lol:
    Jan Grocery Challenge 2023:  £181.18/£400
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  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,913 Forumite
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    Another UU:  OPI Barefoot in Barcelona.  I probably got this in a QVC kit.  Can't say I've ever been in love with it.  WNBA.  Do have other nudes to work through. 
    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
    £2. Challenge member 55
  • ruby_eskimo
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    Another UU to report: 

    Garnier Over Makeup SPF 50 Face Spray which was ok, assume it did protect my skin and didn't destroy my makeup but can't get over the wheezing I get when I spray this.  Much prefer the LRP Anthelios one if I want a spray but I also have a Thank you Farmer stick to try that is supposed to be good over makeup too.
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  • dolly84
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    LyonsLeaf Beauty Balm 60g - WBA, have used this for a few years now to remove my makeup and sometimes as a moisturiser. Lots of lovely ingredients in this and no water.
    Debt Free and now a saver, conscious consumer, low waste lifestyler


    Fashion on the Ration 28/66
  • I came across this thread by accident. Having palpations just reading it! It's making me want to try the stuff I've never heard of  :# I have bookmarked it and will build up to giving it a go. It will be stressful and very time consuming making a list of my stash. I'm going to try. Wish me luck! 
  • Another UU to report: 

    Garnier Over Makeup SPF 50 Face Spray which was ok, assume it did protect my skin and didn't destroy my makeup but can't get over the wheezing I get when I spray this.  Much prefer the LRP Anthelios one if I want a spray but I also have a Thank you Farmer stick to try that is supposed to be good over makeup too.
    Oh no, what a shame about the wheezing!  :'(
    Jan Grocery Challenge 2023:  £181.18/£400
    OSWLC 2023 Q1:  0/10
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