No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries February 2026

VALM

More UUs

13 No7 Berry - sad that these are done. Have other berry lip products so wont repurchade.

14 BB Oatmeal cleanser - did not like this. It did the job but the fragrance was disagreeable.

15 No7 Nude Shine lipgloss - may repurchase this as I dont have any other nude lip products and this was gorgeous.

16 Nanolash mascara - this dried up so quickly. WNB.

17 Beauty Bay peaches liquid blush - Ditto.

18 MAC Come Over GA - this looked pink in the bullet but looked plasticky nude on my lips.

19 Radley handcream - i got this as a gift. It was sticky and horrible. WNB.

20 Lacura hand cream TA - Ditto. I only bought this last week hoping it would become a HG cheap dupe but no.

21. Lancome Dior face cream - cane in an advent calendar/sub box. Too fragranced for my liking. WNB

Numbers for the month -21 out

3 IN.

V. Pleased.

Clutterbug07

As predicted no more UUs for me this month, though I did hit a pan in Unearthly Cosmetics eyeshadow palette - Shadowsculpt Ghoul Garden in shade Toxic Dew- an old gold type shade with a stunning reddish shift.

And I purchased one destashed nail polish from FB, so I'm now at 2/12 for my indie polish allowance for the year. Cadillacquer - Whatever You Do, Don't Fall Asleep. Is purpley with a pink/red shimmer and green glitters of varying sizes- it looks fabulously spooky- it hasn't arrived yet but am excited for it to get her!

Month tallies

• INS: 8 (£39.26 - all replacements)
• UUs: 11
• Difference: 3 items gone from my collection

Am pleased I didn't spend very much, that's good. Was a bit of a slow month for UUs, but sometimes it goes like that.

I don't think I will have to replace much next month either, so hopefully will keep it about this level- all my serums should last the month, shampoo etc. Might need a mascara, deodorant, micellar and hair volumising spray, but can't think of too much else. Unless I go crazy! :-P

Hodgepodge

Another 5 gone for Feb

Grapefruit Face Cleanser - Malin+Goetz - a mini from a beauty box. Actually quite nice. wmba
Rice Pure Essential Toner - Thank You Farmer - Meh… wnba
Neck & Chest Super Lift Serum - Spray - Beauty Pie did nothing for me wnba
Retinoid 2 - Skin Rocks wnba only because I will be moving up to Retinoid 3 :-)
Aqua Hydrating Cleanser - Boots wnba Decided I don't like forming cleansers

Hodgepodge

So overall not a great month

9 ins and 7 UUs

nbiclearance

Great progress! It’s impressive seeing everyone track their empties and avoid unnecessary purchases. I’m also trying to be more mindful about what I already have before buying replacements.

nbiclearance

It’s really motivating to see everyone sharing their progress. I’ve been trying to use up what I already have too, especially before buying something new. Definitely a good way to save money and reduce clutter!

Hodgepodge

Hi @nbiclearance 😊

This thread is renewed each month, just finishing the August thread and will be posting the September thread shortly

Hodgepodge

September 2026 thread