No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries Feb. 2018

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  • kadison
    kadison Posts: 3,662 Forumite
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    edited 11 February 2018 at 8:12AM
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    I've got some INs, I needed some more of my HG cleansing water as I'm nearly down to my last bottle and I use it twice a day, every day.

    I saw they had a free gift at Debenham's but that wasn't swaying me, then they had 25% off....still didn't budge.....then they sent me a code for an extra 10% off, well it would have been rude not to wouldn't it? :D:D:D

    Lancôme Eau Micellaire Douceur 400ml x 2

    Lancôme Cils Booster Mascara 5.5ml
    Lancôme Hydra zen Day Cream 15ml
    Lancôme Hydra Zen Eye Cream 5ml
    Lancôme L'Absoloue Sheer 202 1.65ml
    Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara 2ml

    Also I had my hair cut short and needed some styling products to give it texture and hold as I had nothing like that in my stash, just styling creme and oil for my old haircut.

    VO5 Styling Wax 75ml
    VO5 Texturising Gum 75ml

    Some UUs
    Avon Nail Experts Nail Enamel Remover 150ml - WNBA, nowhere near as good as others, it'll do but nothing amazing!
    Nivea Roll-on deodorant 50ml - Sensitive & Pure - WBA, I only buy ones in glass bottles as they're the only ones that don't seem to give out too much product.
    Femfresh Powder 200g - HG powder, WDBA.

    I also GA a lot of products to a women's refuge, the more expensive full sized stuff is a little out of date but I have checked it's ok before giving it away. The other stuff is samples or cheapies, hopefully others will make use of it!

    I gave away some of the smaller S&G stuff as well as I won't use it before it goes off.

    Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Tamarind 5ml
    Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel with Marula Oil 5ml
    Formula Absolute Ultimate Sleep Cream 15ml
    Heathcote & Ivory Sakura Silks Hand Cream 30ml
    James Read H2O Illuminating Tan Mist 30ml
    Lancôme Hydra Intense Mask 100ml x 3
    L'Occitane Almond Hand Cream 10ml x 3
    L'Occitane Arl!sienne EDT 7.5ml
    L'Occitane Arl!sienne Scented Soap 50g
    L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Perfumed Soap 75g
    L'Occitane Delightful Rose Hand Cream 30ml
    L'Occitane Honey Soap 100g
    L'Occitane Jasmin & Bergamot Body Lotion 50ml x 2
    L'Occitane Shea Hand Cream 30ml
    L'Occitane Zesty Lime Hand Cream 30ml
    L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Hand Cream 10ml
    L'Oreal Preference Conditioner 36ml
    No7 Perfectly Bronzed Self Tan 125ml
    Nuxe Prodigieux Shower Oil 30ml
    Ren Instant Firming Beauty Shot 10ml
    Rosie for Autograph Amazing Radiance Body Glow 50ml
    Soap & Glory Clean On Me Shower Gel 75ml
    Soap & Glory Clean On Me Shower Gel 8ml
    Soap & Glory Hand Food 50ml x 3
    Soap & Glory Heel Genius 50ml
    Soap & Glory Rich & Foamous shower & bath body wash 8ml
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  • asajj
    asajj Posts: 5,123 Forumite
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    I have a basket with some of my toiletries in and I tidied it when watching TV. Recycled some packaging and took out some samples/products to start using. I've bought a Bare Minerals set a long time ago from TK Maxx. It was in a case with a zip and included all products like foundation, powder, concealer etc.
    I did use it a lot initially but then stopped using it. I was using the concealer every now and then but today I finally decided to TA it. I will keep the case and two little brush came with it so that I can use them when travelling. Case would be good for my other brushes too.
    ally.
  • lucia22
    lucia22 Posts: 285 Forumite
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    UU

    Boots Euphoric Mist Fruit & Sweet Amber Body Fragrance 75ml - WBA. I still have two aerosol body sprays left to use out of the twenty or so I had when I started this challenge a few years ago.

    I also have one body butter and my sample size foot cream, each with one use left.
    No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries 2019 Total UU since 2016 - 396 | Total February UU - 1
  • sstevo19
    sstevo19 Posts: 1,494 Forumite
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    One UU this afternoon:

    Listerine Total Care Zero Mouthwash 250ml WDNBA. I had never tried Listerine before but this was vile. It had no alcohol in it but it still burnt my mouth. I forced myself to use it up. I'm so glad it's gone, it was vile. Replaced with a bottle of Colgate Plax Soft Mint, let's hope this is much better.
  • asajj
    asajj Posts: 5,123 Forumite
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    edited 11 February 2018 at 10:51PM
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    Painted my nails with Maybelline SuperStay 7 days - Porcelaine.
    I've used GelSetter from Essie as top coat. This one is a bit old and felt a bit sticky but still good.
    As base, I've used Beautiful Nails from Herbal Skin Doctor.

    It has been a long time since I've painted my nails and I have lots of nail polish. I will try to do a bit more of this. Almost therapeutic.
    ally.
  • kadison
    kadison Posts: 3,662 Forumite
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    asajj wrote: »
    Then I went to Debenhams to try new Benefit Mascara. Very good to be fair but I ended up buying Lancome Monsieur Big as it was 15% off. I wasn't going to buy a mascara as I have few others but then couldn't resist. Sigh.
    I also purchased Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate. This was £10 off so paid £29 - which i think is a good deal.

    I must say I can never resist Lancome either, and Genefique is my HG serum, if I stop using it I can tell the difference within a week!
    sstevo19 wrote: »
    One UU this afternoon:

    Listerine Total Care Zero Mouthwash 250ml WDNBA. I had never tried Listerine before but this was vile. It had no alcohol in it but it still burnt my mouth. I forced myself to use it up. I'm so glad it's gone, it was vile. Replaced with a bottle of Colgate Plax Soft Mint, let's hope this is much better.

    I tried all the Listerine mouthwashes going, in the end I sent a complaint to them because they were all vile and burnt my mouth! If you don't get on with the Colgate, try Dentyl, I have sensitive teeth and Dentyl is the only brand that doesn't aggravate :o
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  • dolly84
    dolly84 Posts: 5,851 Forumite
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    asajj wrote: »
    Painted my nails with Maybelline SuperStay 7 days - Porcelaine.
    I've used GelSetter from Essie as top coat. This one is a bit old and felt a bit sticky but still good.
    As base, I've used Beautiful Nails from Herbal Skin Doctor.

    It has been a long time since I've painted my nails and I have lots of nail polish. I will try to do a bit more of this. Almost therapeutic.

    I have that Maybelline polish, I have quite a few and really like the formula.
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  • VALM
    VALM Posts: 5,838 Forumite
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    UU : Jessica Phenomenon Oil. Got this in a Mani and Lola box. WDNBA. made my cuticles dry and smelt awful.
    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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  • sstevo19
    sstevo19 Posts: 1,494 Forumite
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    kadison wrote: »
    I tried all the Listerine mouthwashes going, in the end I sent a complaint to them because they were all vile and burnt my mouth! If you don't get on with the Colgate, try Dentyl, I have sensitive teeth and Dentyl is the only brand that doesn't aggravate :o

    Thanks kadison

    In the end I decided to try the Ultradex one I bought. It's alright but I'm glad I only bought a little bottle of it. I might try the Dentyl one after I've finished the mouthwashes I have in my stash :)
  • Tolteca87
    Tolteca87 Posts: 1,394 Forumite
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    Seconding the Dentyl - especially the enamel restore one.
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