No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries January 2026

VALM

So, its the last week of the month. Here's what im hoping to get done:-

MAC Prep & Prime Radiance
Body scrub mini pot
ABC Body lotion

Clutterbug07

VALM said:

@Clutterbug07 those kind of browns don't suit me.Essie released some gorgeous ones last Autumn but for some reason they weren't available in the UK.

I know the ones you mean, and I think I saw some in my Boots on Saturday!  They weren't all warm browns, was definitely a few cooler ones too that might be up your street- not to encourage you to shop! 

I have a few INs to report, but no money was spent by me! 

* No 7 Sheer Temptation Lipstick in Coral Peach:  Used my Boots points to get this so no money spent (girl math). I love this lipbalmy lipstick in this colour (it's more orange than peach), I use it practically every other day and my current one has hit the metal and I'm scraping it out, so wanted to replace. Nice to use the points and not spend money!
*  Moisturising Shea Butter Hand Cream: Belated Christmas present from Secret Santa!
*  Garnier Moisture Bomb sheet mask - Super Hydrating & Replumping: Belated Christmas present from Secret Santa!  Like these masks!
*  Vaseline Lip Therapy tin- Rosy Lips: Ditto Secret Santa!
*  M&S Apothecary perfume in Warmth:  Lovely rich warm scent, perfect for winter time!  Secret Santa gift
*  Milani baked blush - Rose D'Oro:  Belated Birthday gift.  Beautiful rosy bronzey blush with a light shimmer/sheen to it- very pretty!

Gave Away
*  Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum - mini:  Gave this to a friend who loves niacinamide.  The 10% scared me so I haven't tried it, and knowing she likes 10%, thought she would like to give it a try!

I_Love_comps

UU's

Oliver Thomas Pomegranate and Rhubarb Bubble Bath - This was a present, but I would buy some.

No7 Toning Water - WBA

VALM

@Clutterbug07 have seen the Essie Boho Rodeo colours at Boots online.

More UUS - the 2 predicted items

16 body scrub

17 ABC Body lotion. Due on subscription from Amazon at beginning of Feb.

Clutterbug07

Last UU for the month:

• Treaclemoon My Coconut Island Shower Gel 500Ml: smells delish, WBA. No need to buy any shower gel as I have some in my stash.

So that's it from me this month- here are my tallies:

IN: 15 (£27.63- it was mostly gifts tbh so hardly anything spent!)

OUT: 22 (1 x GA, 6 x TA, 15 UUs)

Balance: 7 fewer items in my stash!

Very pleased with this- haven't spent so little since this time last year! I didn't do too badly last year until mid 2025 and then my spending went a bit crazy for the second half of the year, but I'm aiming to keep it as minimal as I can the whole year this time!!

VALM

Went shopping today. From Boots I bought Essie Boho Retro and a NYX felt tip liner. Both bought with gift card. My HG eyeliner is the KVD Tattoo liner which is no longer available in the UK. I’ve tried using a Kajal liner I got in an advent calendar but it’s not the same.

My numbers

I’m only counting the fragrance kit from Commodity and ABC Body lotion that arrived yesterday as INs as I don’t count nail polish. Not counting the eyeliner above as I didn’t spend any money.

OUTS

18 UUS

2 TA - a lipstick - Bobbi Brown Pink - gone off and a nail colour Leighton Denny Gemstone Buzz - had gone thick.

GA - 2 x OPI nail colours Good Girls Gone Plaid and Lincoln Park after Dark - both purple colours that I don’t reach for.

I_Love_comps

UU - Popfeel Black Mascara - WNBA - Black Mascara does not suit me as I agree - I will not be buying anymore black mascara

Hodgepodge

Link to new thread for February

No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries February 2026 — MoneySavingExpert Forum

Thanks to @Clutterbug07

Hodgepodge

Final UU for January

Peptide K8 Power Cream - Kate Somerville wnba got this as part of a Caroline Hirons kit. Had heard amazing things about this moisturiser but as nice as it was, I was not wow'd enough to consider buying it again.

So 6 INs and 5UUs for January 2026