No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries April 2017

fixx · 9 April 2017 at 4:22PM

Hi Ladies, I've been away for a while - moving house, friends wedding, crazy work etc.

I have still been using things up, and trying to minimise ins, but I've not been tracking them. But I'm back in anyway - and I hope everyone is well

A few recent ins that I remember:
- Tigi Dumb Blonde reconstructor (conditioner) x 2 (750ml size) – HG, though I’m not quite done with current bottle yet, but bought as I was near a B&M bargains with a car, and they were reduced from £9.99 to £6.99 each!
- Very expensive Erno Laszlo face cream to review – costs £100 apparently?!
- Hair chalks from Primark! – for Glastonbury

PP list for the month:
- Tigi dumb blonde Conditioner (current bottle, not new)
- Monu primer
- Philip Kingsley Elasticizer
- Clinique eye serum
- Benefit lip gloss
- Organic Surge face wash
- Crabtree & Evelyn Shower gel
- Elemis Papaya enzyme face mask
- Organic Surge body cream

And I'll join in with a summer challenge too - 5 by summer:
- Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation. Just want rid of this, but there’s nothing wrong with it, so I have to use it up :P
- Erno Laszlo face cream
- Kedma eye cream (using on d!colletage)
- Ark face scrub
- Soap and Glory Micellar water – has cucumber in it, which I hate (I can smell it), but I haven’t got much other makeup remover, so might as well use it.

fixx · 9 April 2017 at 4:27PM

KT2802 wrote: »

Going to go through my stash tomorrow and change up my make up for the month. Had my hair done last weekend and am really not happy with it, it's very yellowy haven't had my hair dyed for a while so am very disappointed. Know I should go back and complain but I just can't face it. Going to try leaving a toner on it for a while but need to buy one first. Had a toner put on it in the salon but was only on for a few minutes.

My hair dresser advised me to use purple toning shampoos not just as shampoo, but as an occasional mask for the colour. It totally works!

About once a fortnight now, while I'm doing a conditioning masks on the ends, I'll mix in some purple shampoo with a little of the conditioning mask and cover the hair from the roots.

It really does neutralise the yellow much better than just shampooing - my hair colour now stays really cool toned. I even used it after a new hairdresser gave me some highlights that were a little too yellow for me.

Btw, personally I use Tigi Bed Head Dumb Blonde Purple Toning Shampoo - I find it much more pigmented and effective than Touch of Silver etc.

sstevo19 · 9 April 2017 at 6:18PM

I've got a few products that are going to be finished soon, but they just keep going on and on. They must end soon.

fixx I also use the Tigi Bed Head Dumb Blonde Purple Toning Shampoo, it's so much better than Touch of Silver, this actually works unlike Touch of Silver.

mcculloch29 · 9 April 2017 at 6:30PM

Outs and Ins.
GA Pantene Hello Hydration Shampoo 400ml
Conditioner as above
Garnier Ultimate Blends for dull, dry hair shampoo 250ml

NBI Olay Eyes Illuminating Eye Cream for Dark Circles
I've definitely had this before, but not under this name. It's a highly reflective eye cream in an odd see through pump bottle. The cream is visible as strands of two different elements, that wind around each other in a helix. Loved it and so chuffed to be offered it to review. Made up for the disappointing Laura Geller lippy.

mcculloch29 · 9 April 2017 at 6:53PM

I tried my dry shampoo from Lid!, a Batiste dupe. I think I may have accidentally hit on the secret of getting really good results with this for me.
I sprayed it in, worked it through my hair and then pottered around and did a few other jobs.
I remembered I'd sprayed it in and brushed it out after about half an hour. I got results I was really pleased with, it brushed out beautifully and backcombing to get it all out added good volume.

Definitely adding this to my list of regular buys, I can now get to a Lidl regularly, but will remember to get one on my next visit as I've no idea how long the can will last, it's so long since I've used dry shampoo.

asajj · 9 April 2017 at 7:44PM

asajj wrote: »

There will be a collection at work, at the end of this month for Smartworks.org. They are asking unopened skincare/make-up too and I will see what I can part with and donate.

Gone through my stash and chose 12 products. Can't remember all names but 1 hair mousse, 1 facial cream, 1 mascara, 1 lip paint, 2 x bronzers, 1 little bar of soap are among them.

Also TA a Sleek mascara , it was dried out.

No INs. Hope everyone had a good weekend. Gorgeous weather indeed!

pinkfluffybabe · 9 April 2017 at 8:04PM

Second UU of April:

Elizabeth Arden 8hr creme. WNBA. I'm sure I've got at least another two of these kicking around

seekingthesunlight · 9 April 2017 at 8:31PM

Went on a long shopping trip with a friend around a bunch of department stores, and managed not to buy any more makeup, thankfully! I have far too much to get through as it is.

On the UU front for this week, just one measly one. Nearly all my splutterers have held out for another week!

1. Center Parcs Bath and Shower Gel in Citron Vert (50ml) - WMBA. I mean, I wouldn't go to Center Parcs just to pick one up

but would use again if another one came my way.

savingfortomorrow · 9 April 2017 at 10:10PM

used up a toothpaste.... it has been so long since i had a used up.

sstevo19 · 9 April 2017 at 10:58PM

Two UUs this evening:

Avon Planet Spa Thai Lotus Flower Body Souffle WNBA. Thank God it's gone. Used as a foot cream.

Lush Your Mother Should Know bubble bar WMBA. This was nice but I don't know whether I'd buy it again.

No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries April 2017

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