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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries January 2024

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  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,954 Forumite
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    I have another IN to report. My HG mascara is Benefit Badgal and ladt year I managed to keep replacing this at a discount as Easijet sell a duo pack at a really good price. I flew with them twice so didnt buy one full priced all year. I am due to replace my current one and once replaced will have no stash. I am flying in May so thought I would be able to hang on until then. Saw on Sephora yesterday though that the Holiday kit containing a full size is reduced to £18.45 so Ive ordered one. I get a free blush and primer.
    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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  • ruby_eskimo
    ruby_eskimo Posts: 4,795 Forumite
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    That's a pretty good deal @VALM

    Have a couple more UU to report:

    Byoma Brightening Serum - WBA and have replaced with another refill.  Don't think it brightens my skin but has things like niacinamide and ceramides which my skin seem to like.  Lost count of how many of these I've gone through now.

    Simple Hydrogel Face Mask - WNBA, was gifted a couple of these and while they fit my face quite well, they literally dry out in 5 minutes.  Did leave my skin feeling moisturised though.
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  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,954 Forumite
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    First makeup item of the year

    No7 bronzer. Part of a palette I got as a GWP. Was nice. I only have one bronzer in my stadh now which is the Bare Minerals one in Warmth. This is the pressed version. Ive panned a loose one and know its too dark for now. Ive tried a blush by Urban Decay calked Hush as bronzer and am pleased with how this looks.
    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
    VALM Posts: 5,954 Forumite
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    2 more UU
    Pachouli soap I bought from Marseille. Beautiful soap re both fragrance and formula.  I have 2 left however am bringing out a Yorkshire Soap Company one next as it is Cinnamon and Orange fragranced so seasonally appropriate.

    Sanctuary Spa Bath Soak.  This came as part of a gift set that my new boss gave me for Christmas.
    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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    £2. Challenge member 55
  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,954 Forumite
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    UPDATED PP LIST
    Carried forward 
    Nip & FAB wipes
    Skinsense Mask
    Skin Doctors Hyaluronic acid mask
    Maybelline Fit Me Primer
    Lacura eye cream 
    Pure toner

    Added
    Q&A Snow Algae cream
    Q&A Grapefruit cleanser 
    The Fragrance Society Handcream

    Lacura Vitamin C and Turmeric serum

    I have replaced the UU Soap with my Vit C serum.
    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
  • Watty1
    Watty1 Posts: 6,820 Forumite
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    UU Charlotte's magic water Cream.    Nice but not nice enough to buy again.  Plus am still looking to get to the make up bag and a small shelf of products I love rather than cupboards full of "stuff".    The great thing about this thread though is that I  might not be getting better groomed but I am so much more careful what I buy AND I use stuff up I have been gifted.
    Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became

    In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!
  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,954 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    UPDATED PP LIST
    Carried forward 
    Nip & FAB wipes
    Skinsense Mask
    Skin Doctors Hyaluronic acid mask
    Maybelline Fit Me Primer
    Pure toner

    Added
    Q&A Snow Algae cream
    Q&A Grapefruit cleanser 
    The Fragrance Society Handcream

    Lacura Vitamin C and Turmeric serum

    ELF Concealer

    UU Lacura eye cream.  This was lovely.  Very moisturising.  I have a Eucerin eye cream in my stash.  I have replaced the eye cream with concealer in my list.

    I opened the YSC bar soap this am and it is divine.
    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
    VALM Posts: 5,954 Forumite
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    Another UU - The Fragrance Society Lime and Mandarin handcream. V nice. Have bought the handwash in this fragrance. Have another handcream from this brand to use next.
    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
  • I_Love_comps
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    Can I join this challenge please.  I will post what I use up when it happens. Also whether I would purchase the item again.
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  • ruby_eskimo
    ruby_eskimo Posts: 4,795 Forumite
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    Welcome @I_Love_comps you're in great company!

    Have another UU to report in:

    TBS Mango Hand Cream - WBA, liked the scent and it seemed to keep my hands quite moisturised.  Have a fair few other hand creams to work through so on to a TBS pink grapefruit one now.
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