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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries May 2024

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  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,912 Forumite
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    @VALM it was Ace Beaute's Tropical Vibes- a lush swampy green palette, and Unearthly Cosmetics Fairy Frolic, which is like a grungy fairy dream.  I do absolutely love both of them- the eye-look I've done so far with them  <3 But it was a pure moment of madness, saw the huge discounts they were offering and finally caved!  That Urban Decay one looks pretty, but agree, not sealed is probs not very hygienic from TK Maxx!  Would you look for it elsewhere?
    The Ace Beaute palette is reminiscent of a Natadha Denona one Ive seem on YouTube. Im not brave enough to wear the Umearthly Cosmetics colours.

    We're going away this month and are carry on only. Its made me evaluate what I can take and can say I have plenty of green shadows. I am getting low on lipgloss though and might buy one at the airport.


    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
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    I called into ALDI yesterday and nought the Paulas Choice cleanser and toner dupes plus the Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue dupe.

    Ive had to stop using the Q&A Niacinamide cleanser as its broken me out. Will use it on my body.
    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
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    A couple more INs. I needed Niacinamide Serum because the cleanser from Q&A did not work for me.  Went to local retail park last night with Emma and got this from Boots. It has gone up from £7.99 to £10.00. I thought I had enough AP for it bit didnt. 

    I also got a bottle of Faith In Nature shower gel for £3.99 from TKMAXX because I have the body lotion but no shower gel.
    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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  • Clutterbug07
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    The Ace Beaute palette is reminiscent of a Natadha Denona one Ive seem on YouTube. Im not brave enough to wear the Umearthly Cosmetics colours.

    Yes it's a bit like the Yucca palette, but I think the pigmentation is amped up a bit more in the Ace Beaute, and the price is better for me too!  :D

    @w@Watty1 I like the sound of not having to suffer through products you don't like.  I have at least one eyeshadow I hate but I spent money so want to use it up, but immensely dislike using it.  They money is already wasted- shouldn't I just chuck it away instead of hate-panning it!?

    One unexciting UU for me
    • Sure 72H anti-perspirant- 75ml- Cotton dry: good travel size for a week, would repurchase.
    Jan Grocery Challenge 2023:  £181.18/£400
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  • Watty1
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    edited 9 May 2024 at 4:27PM

    @w@Watty1 I like the sound of not having to suffer through products you don't like.  I have at least one eyeshadow I hate but I spent money so want to use it up, but immensely dislike using it.  They money is already wasted- shouldn't I just chuck it away instead of hate-panning it!?


    Yes my vote is to bin in it. You bought it in good faith, you have tried it and now you are hating using it up while product you might love is sitting there slowly going off.  That was how I came to look at it.  All the lip glosses I bought because i loved the brand and the hype but made me feel my lips would stick together just left the house and i felt better for it  I have a couple i love now and look forwards to wearing them and a couple of brands I know not to buy!

    Along the lines of the pink rose candle philosophy which I am applying to so much lately!
    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 !!
  • Clutterbug07
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    @Watty1 that's a good way to think on it, whilst I'm hate panning something, all the items I love are just sitting there getting older!  I'm gonna have a lil sort through at the weekend I think and maybe get rid of one of two things.  

    INS
    • Garnier Micellar Water Facial Cleanser For Sensitive Skin 700ml: replacement
    • Soltan Once Spray SPF50+ 200ml: Time to get in the body sunscreens for this year- my pasty skin cannot go without SPF and the sun is finally shining!  :D
    • Bondi Sands Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+ Fragrance Free 150ml x 2: Buy 1 get 1 half-price.  Good sunscreen, have used this before. Good to get one for the husbs to take with him for work/when he is not with me (he cycles to/from work, sometimes plays frisbee at lunch etc, runs a lot).  

    These should keep us going a while! :-)

    Jan Grocery Challenge 2023:  £181.18/£400
    OSWLC 2023 Q1:  0/10
  • VALM
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    I agree about hate panning. If a product cant be repurposed successfully get rid. 

    2 more UUs

    The Inkey List - Vitamin C & EGF serum - WNBA. Prefer the original Vitamin C serum

    Sanctuary Spa shower gel. Used this as bubble bath. Not a fan of SS. This was a gift.

    Placed an order with Holland & Barratt yesterday for Q&A Grapefruit cleanser, Zinc moisturiser and Caffeine eye cream. Got 20% off for first App order, 3for2 and had a £3.70 voucher so all 3 cost me just over £10. Joined their Subscribe and save for the cleanser and moisturiser too.


    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
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    Updated PP List
    Carried forward

    Skinsense Mask
    The Inkey List Vitamin c serum DONE
    OPI Nail Envy
    Very Valentino Yellow Dream
    Q&A Caffeine Eye cream
    Lacura hand cream

    ADDED
    Indeed lip balm
    Eucerin eye cream
    Q&A Amino acid moisturiser
    Q&A Snow Algae moisturiser
    palmers Cocoa Butter

    Im hopeful that the Q&A eye cream and Retinol mask will be done rhis week. Both tubes are cut open.
    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
  • London_baby
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    edited 13 May 2024 at 10:38AM
    On a roll with my use ups and no-buys. Also recycled some used up products at Boots that was cluttering up my cupboards. 

    Uus:

    Veet Sugaring Wax - HG- only wax that's effective for me. A bit pricey, but get it basically for half price when I receive my 500 Boots points for my recycling.

    Superdrug Salicylic acid body wash - Cerave - WBA, lasts forever and good value.

    Essence nail polish - WNBA- Very gloopy and chip prone.

    Gold label keratin treatment - HG, very easy to use despite being time consuming. Get great results and save £200 every 4 months

    Ziaja face wash - WNBA, bought in Serbia. Ok as a second cleansing step but slightly drying. One more in stock.

    Dove repair shampoo - WNB, used up to get rid of it. Was ok. 

    Neutrogena hydro boost body moisturiser: WMBA, if desperate. A bit too watery for me.

    Ins:

    2 X Vaseline body oil - My HG cream for summer. Smells great and a little goes a long way. 


  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,912 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Updated PP List
    Carried forward

    Skinsense Mask DONE

    OPI Nail Envy
    Very Valentino Yellow Dream
    Q&A Caffeine Eye cream
    Lacura hand cream

    ADDED
    Indeed lip balm
    Eucerin eye cream
    Q&A Amino acid moisturiser
    Q&A Snow Algae moisturiser
    palmers Cocoa Butter

    Garnier body lotion

    UU Skinsense Overnight Mask - I just dont buy from QVC very much as I have found better cheaper products. This tube alone would be £36.00 to replace. The only Skinsense product I love is the facial oil which I will open soon.

    Replaced above product with Garnier body lotion in the PP List.

    Another UU Creo citrus body scrub. From the kit bought in Hawkshead. This product is too dry. I like an oily scrub.

    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
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