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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries July 2024

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  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,954 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Updated List

    Carried forward 
    Lacura hand cream
    Indeed lip balm
    Bath & Body Works Coconut Waikiki Shower gel
    ABC Body lotion

    ADDED
    Bath & Body Works Into the Night mist
    Q&A Niacinimide cleanser
    Q&A toner DONE
    Micellar water wipes
    Percy & Reed Wonder Balm
    Amika Soul food DONE

    Replacement for Soul Food 
    Bobbi Brown Clementine blush - hit pan

    Replacement for Q&A toner 
    The Inkey List Niacinamide Serum

    The Q&A toner didnt seem to do anything compared to the Pure one from M&S or the Lacura dupe for Paula's Choice that I opened yesterday.
    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
  • UU - Boots glow tanning drops - thought these would be a good dupe of the Isle of paradise drops but were rubbish gave me no colour WNBA.
    - Wella professionals Fusion mask - this was ok made my hair feel soft but I think I’ll pick up another hair mask next time.
  • Clutterbug07
    Clutterbug07 Posts: 508 Forumite
    500 Posts Third Anniversary Name Dropper Photogenic

    UU

    • Lily Lolo blush in Cherry Blossom: from my PP list   I do think loose powder blushes are easier to finish than pressed ones, but still- well done me! Pretty peachy colour with a sheen.  I have some other colours (including some eyeshadows) in my collection that I can use in it's place, so do not need to replace this at present.  My second blush finished this year which is quite fun :smiley:


    PP list- 24 for 24: 13 gone so far!


    1)         Benefit Gogo Tint: bright cherry lip n cheek tint.  Probs will last a hundred years!

    2)         Sugarpill loose eyeshadow in Absinthe:  A sparkly green, of which I have many.

    3)         Barry M eyeshadow pot in 44:  a copper shimmer

    4)         DERMATORY - Hypoallergenic Cica Gel Cream 50ml

    5)         NEOGEN - Dermalogy White Truffle Serum In Oil Drop

    6)         The Body Shop- Body Yogurt in Strawberry

    7)         MAC Black Cherry Glow Play Lipbalm:  bought in 2021.... probably should use this up now!

    8)         Rimmel Oh My Gloss! Plump in Angel Shimmer: love this, but got it in Dec 2022 so time to get this used up. New addition to PP list.

    9)      BEAUTY BAY 5% Squalane + Grapeseed Oil Serum Hybrid – 6 month expiry so I need to use it up! New addition.

    10)     Cetraben Moisture Protect Facial Cleanser (200ml): need to start face washing more instead of just using micellar of an evening, so to stop the lazy, putting this on my list. New addition.

    11)      Isntree Chestnut 8% AHA Essence - Mini (20ml): didn’t realise this had such a short expiry- it expires in September!  In honesty, I have a feeling this will expire before I use it, as I'm a bit scared of strong skincare products now incase they trigger a reaction, though I did use this before just fine. New addition.


       Lily Lolo blush in Cherry Blossom

    Jan Grocery Challenge 2023:  £181.18/£400
    OSWLC 2023 Q1:  0/10
  • UU - Andrew Fitzsimons Amethyst Blonde purple shampoo - This is a HG for me I’ll buy some more on my lunch break Monday 
  • Clutterbug07
    Clutterbug07 Posts: 508 Forumite
    500 Posts Third Anniversary Name Dropper Photogenic
    UU
    • Soltan Once Age Defence 8 hr SPF 50- Face: Greasy but great- apply once and you're done! Already got it's replacement the other week
    • Isntree - TW-Real Bifida Ampoule [50ml]: Enjoyed this. Quite watery textured serum, didn't irritate my skin and my skin has been looking pretty good this last few months, so I'd repurchase this!
    • e.l.f. Power Grip Primer: Nice sticky primer, got the replacement the other week

    INs
    • DR. CEURACLE Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence: Was in London yday to meet family for lunch, and afterwards we made a cheeky stop off at the K Beauty shop…. I have wanted this product back for a while, so decided to pick it up whilst it was right there in front of me!
    • Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner: I BOUGHT THE WRONG ONE- NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!  Thought I had picked up the unscented version, but it’s the one with loads of fragrance- nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.  I don't wanna risk it on my face as there is A LOT in there, so I now have a new toner for my body :-(  I am an idiot sandwich.
    • Sample sachet- Hanskin Vitamin A Retinol Serum (0.1%): GWP
    Jan Grocery Challenge 2023:  £181.18/£400
    OSWLC 2023 Q1:  0/10
  • Clutterbug07
    Clutterbug07 Posts: 508 Forumite
    500 Posts Third Anniversary Name Dropper Photogenic
    Another UU this morning:
    • Batiste Dry Shampoo - Medium & Brunette 200ml:  Got this in Feb, so I did well using less as it's lasted quite a while. HG, will repurchase shortly.
    Jan Grocery Challenge 2023:  £181.18/£400
    OSWLC 2023 Q1:  0/10
  • UU - Elemis superfood cleansing butter (travel/sample size) - I loved this but don’t think  will purchase as it’s £35! a tub which is a bit spendy to me for something that washes off.
    I have replaced this with the No7 melting gel cleanser. 
  • UU
    • Sure Nonstop Protection 72H- Invisible Aqua 250ml
    • Cetraben Cream - 475ml: The second behemoth of a moisturiser done.  My skin has been behaving itself for quite a while now, so I have bought a small version of this, and plan to return to a regular moisturiser on the daily, and use the small Cetraben on any days my skin feels a bit sensitive, or say retinal nights to keep it basic.
    • Sample sachet - IUNIK Vitamin Hyaluronic Acid Vitalising Toner: Used this on my body as it was just a sample sachet.  Quite a juicy thick toner (probably the HA in it)- it felt pretty nice. If I could get a travel size, I'd be tempted to try this on my actual face as it doesn't have fragrance that I can see, and the ingredient list isnt too long. Has HA (45%), niacinamide, seabuckthorn (5%, for a bit of brightening)

    INs ( a lot.....)
    • Sure Invisible Aqua anti-perspirant deodorant - 250ml: replacement
    • Boots Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover 200ml: current is v low, replacement
    • Garnier Micellar Water Oil Infused Facial Cleanser For Waterproof Makeup 400ml: ditto
    • Cetraben Cream - 50ml: replacement
    • Batiste Dry Shampoo - Medium & Brunette 200ml: replacement
    • 17. Gorgeous Gloss Lipgloss in 004 - Chestnut: Dark brown lip gloss.  I love the two of these I have, and they are inexpensive so I did treat myself to the other two colours.
    • 17. Gorgeous Gloss Lipgloss in 002 - Raspberry: actually a beautiful dusty rose colour, not bright/what I would consider a 'raspberry' lipgloss to be.
    • Essie- Gel Couture Clear Top Coat: current one is getting gloopy and hard to work with- replacement.

    And one pan- BB Earthy palette (16 pan) in Palm- a bronzy gold shimmer.
    Jan Grocery Challenge 2023:  £181.18/£400
    OSWLC 2023 Q1:  0/10
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