No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries May 2026

MillQueen

I think the biggest achievement of my life so far is that I have just used up a full size Benefit Hula Lite 😂.

That blush has lasted longer than some relationships. I did have to squash up the final bits to a fine powder, as there was just the corners left in the pan and my brush wasn't picking it up. I have another identical one that's the same where there isn't much left except the edges, so that one can probably be finished in a few weeks too. I've been applying it generously every day. People keep saying I look healthy 😂.

I have a full size Benefit Dandelion that I will need to use less generously as it makes me look deathly.

Allthatglitter

Morning! this weeks progress

UU
Ordinary Azelic acid had another one ready to go in my stash I am enjoying this but I do think it might be making my makeup peel a little so my try another brand after this one is used up.
Superdrug hyaluronic acid swapped out this for the ordinary one.
Lidl orange and bergamot shower gel this was nice reminded me of the molten brown version obviously a lot more budget friendly.

IN
St tropez gradual tan - I usually use the dove one but have been pleasantly surprised by this, I picked it up in Sainsbury’s it was half price with my nectar card but I would probably pay full price for it, I found it didn’t streak at all and lasted longer than the dove one.

Hodgepodge

3 more UUs for May

Bioidentical Collagen Serum - Josh Rosebrook wnba I actually liked this serum and it is refillable. But it's very expensive so not repurchasing
High Tide Water Cream with Australian River Mint - Alpha H wnba Have another in my stash, both of these are minis. Nice enough but just a bit meh
Happy Face 10% Azelaic Acid Skin-Clearing Gel-Cream - Beauty Pie wbna Did nothing for my red cheeks

Glad

I so need to join this thread, I have no clue where to start though?

Hodgepodge

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82007968#Comment_82007968

Welcome @Glad

There are no rules as such, you can say how big your stash is if you want to but you don't have to.

I use this to record my INs and UUs (outs) to try to keep me on track, giving a bit of feedback on why I liked something or not.

I enjoy reading about the products other people liked or disliked but try not to immediately go and buy something that sounds nice.

Clutterbug07

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/82006531#Comment_82006531

Well done, @MillQueen, finishing a blush is an epic ahievement! 💪

Clutterbug07

Throw Away

• The Ordinary - Resveratrol 3% + Ferulic Acid 3% serum- 30ml: This caused an allergic reaction so this is going in the bin!! Just what you want when there's a heat wave going on! 😭 Thank god this was from a patch test on my neck and I didn't just slap it all over my face! I don't think it could be anything else- this is the only new thing, and like, I put it on my neck and then the next morning- ta daaaaaaaaaaaaa. HAH, and I had been browsing the Yesstyle website only a few days before this, am glad I didn't order anything in the end cos I was close to it!!

UUs

• Herbalist - Pause body wash (60ml): Used this up as handwash
• Soltan Protect & Moisturise SPF50+ 75ml Mini Sun Cream Spray
• Soltan Once SPF 50 spray- full size
• Essence jelly GRIP HYDRATING PRIMER 29ml: Was ok. Don't think it worked as well as the Elf one. I have some primers in my stash that were freebies, but as they're new items and I'm currently having an allergic reaction, I don't want to try a new product on my face right now, so I might either repurchase this when I get paid, or go back to the Elf one.

IN

Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Oil Control Setting Powder- translucent: When my Boots order arrived the other week the handsoap had spilled everywhere, so they sent me a new handsoap and a new face powder as the original was covered in soap, so now I have two. This is a freebie. Terribly, this one was ALSO covered in handsoap as it leaked a second time, so I have asked for a refund.

I_Love_comps

UU's

Body and Earth Body Lotion - 80Mls

The Beauty Crop - Pore Blurring Pressed Powder - 9.5g

Skyn (m&s) Berry Lip Fix 12mls

Estee Lauder - Hand Cream - 30mls

Hourglass Primer - 10 fl oz x 2 - WNBA - small bottle not worth the price

Hodgepodge

UU

Skin Reset Face Serum - Emma Lewisham wnba This was a lovely antioxidant serum and I enjoyed using it. Would not repurchase due to the price tag.

Hodgepodge

UU

Jet Lag Mask - Summer Fridays wmba I really like this mask as an overnight treatment. It is luscious and leaves my skin very soft and hydrated. Would consider buying if on offer or part of a set, as it can be on the pricy side.