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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries December 2023

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  • Another UU this morning: 

    Ren Evercalm Cleanser. WBA. Onto a travel size one now. 
    Not buying unnecessary toiletries 2024 26/53 UU, 25 IN
  • VALM
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    VALM said:
    Thanks for the new thread rubyeskimo. Just back from a weekend in The Lake Distruct and had a couple of UUs whike there

    Rituals D'Orient perfume. Would not repurchase.

    Phil Smith CocoLicious dry shampoo.  New HG.  Replacement ready.

    My PP List
    Carried forward 
    Nip & FAB wipes
    Laura Geller Peach sorbet 
    Charlotte Tilbury red vixen 
    MUA Cupcake Blush
    Percy & Reed mousse.
    Skinsense Mask
    Skin Doctors Hyaluronic acid serum 
    Maybelline Fit Me Primer
    Lacura eye cream 

    Added
    Lacura Cleanser 

    I think the last 6 items could be finished prior to New Year. We'll see.

    The annual Christmas Fair was on in Hawkshead and I picked up some bath soak and body lotion.  MRM bought me a set of body scrubs for Christmas 

    Updated PP List

    UU Percy & Reed hair mousse. My sister buys me Percy & Reed products for Christmas and this was part of my gift from last year. I like it. It doesnt make my hair crispy like other mousse products.

    Ive added the remains of my bottle of Pure Glycholic toner to the list (M&S).
    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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    Few more UU's to report after the weekend:

    Lush Snowdrift Bath Bomb - lovely scent, colour and tiny glitter in the water was very pretty.  WBA if it comes out again next year.

    By Terry Baume de Rose Glowing Mask Sample - Oh my goodness, this was weird to use (it reacts with oxygen to foam up on the skin and then melts in) but it literally got rid of 2 spots instantly on my skin and I woke up looking glowing and my skin is so smooth.  Shame it's quite expensive but have just realised that one tube would last me 6 months with use once a week so might be something to purchase once I've finished my other masks.

    Garnier Moisture Bomb Eye Mask - enjoyed these but they are expensive for what they are.  Have quite a few eye patch masks to use up

    Superdrug Marula Oil Foot Mask - really was a full on pamper last night!  These are nice to just add some moisture into my chronically dry feet.  
    Emergency Fund - £8572.39 / £10,000 :: Mortgage OP 2025 - £
    LISA 24/25 - £3200 / £4000 :: NSD 2025 - 2 / 150 :: Books Read: 1 / 52 :: Decluttering - 4 / 1000
    Engaged 9th December 2010 :: Married 29th October 2015 :: Bought a House 13th January 2017
  • A few UUs and a few INS this last few days

    UUs
    • E45 Cream- 125g tub: Have switched over to the Cetraben moisturiser for when skin is playing up, so used took a while to use this up.  It's alright, but won't repurchase now
    • Maison Margiela Replica- 2ml travel- Autumn Vibes: Not a fan of this one, a bit too fusty smelling.
    • Maison Margiela Replica- 2ml travel- By the Fireplace: My favourite one from the set.  Would like to buy a bottle of this in the NY at some point.

    INS
    • No 7 Sheer Temptation Lipstick in Coral Peach: It's totally orange- it's not peach or coral, and I LOVE IT!  Beautiful sheer glossy colour- just what I wanted, and with a great pricetag!
    • No 7 Sheer Temptation Lipstick in Caramel Kiss: 90's brown goodness.  Both naughty unnecessary purchases.
    • No 7 Face & Eye Palette in Dusty Rose: GWP of the above lippies.  It has 5 eyeshadows, a blush and a highlighter.  It's pretty, quite sparkly, a bit too neutral for me really, but I guess its mine now.
    • Karla Cosmetics Opal Multichrome Pressed Eyeshadow in Beauty Sleep:  This was part of a Christmas present from a friend, which was very lovely of her!  A white-ish sparkly shade with a yellow pinkish shift. V pretty on brow area. Very smooth application.
    • Karla Cosmetics Pressed Multichrome in Siesta: Beautiful dark green with a blue flip- very pretty, will be trying this out shortly!
    Jan Grocery Challenge 2023:  £181.18/£400
    OSWLC 2023 Q1:  0/10
  • VALM
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    @Clutterbug07 Do you have Replica On A Date in your set? I lije that one.

    I also love a 90s brown lipstick.
    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
  • VALM said:
    @Clutterbug07 Do you have Replica On A Date in your set? I lije that one.

    I also love a 90s brown lipstick.
    No, that one's not in there.  Perhaps it's a newer one and so not included in the set?

    Yes, love that look.  I've only just gotton into it, but it looks so nice!

    Hit one pan yday- in my Beauty Bay Earthy palette- the shade Acid.  I'm v close to two other pans in my Two Faced mini palette, so that update should come soon- I really thought it was gonna be today, but nope!


    Jan Grocery Challenge 2023:  £181.18/£400
    OSWLC 2023 Q1:  0/10
  • Two more UU this morning: 

    Briogeo shampoo and conditioner. WNBA. Bought this for travelling for work but it seems to leave my hair a bit flat. 
    Not buying unnecessary toiletries 2024 26/53 UU, 25 IN
  • Few more UU's for the month:

    JVN Hair Leave in Conditioner - Not sure if I would buy again, was ok, but difficult to spray out of the bottle.  Did leave my hair feeling good I guess though.  Have replaced with an Imbue one which is new to me.

    JVN Hair Air Dry Cream - love this, have another one ready to go.  Helps reduce frizz in my hair and actually helps it dry a bit quicker naturally.

    Boots Nail Polish Remover - staple product, have another one ready to go

    Lolita Lempicka 'L' Perfume - I can't remember how long I've had this but probably over 15 years.  It was a very strong scent that I loved and only really wore in winter.  It's long discontinued but I think there's a Floral Street scent that smells very similar when I'm ready to purchase something else next winter.  Have moved on to a Vanilla Bean Noel body spray from Bath and Body Works to get me through the next couple of months for most days and will start working my way through my other perfume samples when I want something a bit more sophisticated.
    Emergency Fund - £8572.39 / £10,000 :: Mortgage OP 2025 - £
    LISA 24/25 - £3200 / £4000 :: NSD 2025 - 2 / 150 :: Books Read: 1 / 52 :: Decluttering - 4 / 1000
    Engaged 9th December 2010 :: Married 29th October 2015 :: Bought a House 13th January 2017
  • Updated PP list:

    Rolled Over

    UD Last Call e/s
    It Cosmetics CC Cream
    Lolita Lempicka L Perfume
    Bobbi Brown Longwear Concealer
    TBS Mango Hand Cream
    Chanel Mademoiselle Lipstick
    ELF Power Grip Face Primer

    New Additions

    JVN Hair Leave in Conditioner
    Garnier Micellar with Oil
    Superdrug Argan Oil Foot Mask
    Emergency Fund - £8572.39 / £10,000 :: Mortgage OP 2025 - £
    LISA 24/25 - £3200 / £4000 :: NSD 2025 - 2 / 150 :: Books Read: 1 / 52 :: Decluttering - 4 / 1000
    Engaged 9th December 2010 :: Married 29th October 2015 :: Bought a House 13th January 2017
  • UU

    • Elf Power Grip Primer: Like this grippy primer. Already bought its replacement earlier in the month when I knew this was running out..
    Jan Grocery Challenge 2023:  £181.18/£400
    OSWLC 2023 Q1:  0/10
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