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Ashamed of my beauty product hoard - part 4

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kwick · 11/12/2016 13:22

My name is kwick and I am a beauty product addict...

Continuing the great work achieved in previous threads - come join us and rejoice in the joy of using (up) beauty products Grin

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FrustratedFrugal · 31/12/2016 06:46

Dragon oh that is so impressive! I understand the temptation but your Avon matte and black cherry lippies are lush... No need to change Wink

I should also focus on using up a few more old lipsticks. I've been good, I've finished at least five over the past year! (That's probably why I have gotten a bit restless - I got carried away when I was replacing my go-to Chanel Cambon. I'm the queen of pink and mauve lipsticks, I haven't really worn bright red before!)

ButtonBee your pampering session souds great! Which Korean essence did you choose?

FrustratedFrugal · 31/12/2016 09:04

I'm trying on perhaps my oldest lipstick, Max Factor Chilli that must be close to ten years old. I used to love brick reds but not too sure about them any more, and the coarse shimmer also seems a bit retro. Just a little bit left so I clearly must have loved this one a lot!

I have finished a Nuxe Prodigieux shower oil. It was underwhelming and smelled of burning plastic, so glad to see the last of it! Never again Wink

8/10 of New Year's list gone!

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kwick · 31/12/2016 09:59

frustrated I think it looks great on you!!!

I seem to have gone back to my old ways... I have a massive hoard again and that is without the Feel Unique haul that is about to arrive or the Kiko one!!! I am also a bit hampered with being able to use up bath stuffs as I am only allowed to shower at the mo...

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FreeButtonBee · 31/12/2016 11:03

frustrated I have the secret key rose edition starting treatment essence. I really want the SKII FTE but budget doesn't stretch that far at the moment!! Also hankering after the naruko one too. They are really good though. Very nice before serum particularly Hyaluronic acid ones.

FrustratedFrugal · 31/12/2016 12:20

ButtonBee

SKII FTE is my dream product as well! I've gone back to Missha FTE, I am not sure about its long term effects but in the very short run, FTE + Borabit give me a fabulous glow - my skin can look pasty but these two really help, I don't know how...

Kwick that sounds completely normal to me... particularly after Christmas. I think quite a few of us go through binge-purge cycles. It is so easy to accumulate stuff...

I have to say that Max Factor lipsticks have phenomenal staying power. The pic shows what MF Chilli looks after a greasy meal of Greek meatballs, feta salad, lemon potatoes and baklava (5+ hour wear and no touchups)! My Nars and NYX would be totally streaky after anything involving olive oil.

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kwick · 31/12/2016 12:41

Very hungry now frustrated!!!

So life is too short to deal with a dry shampoo that adds grease to hair so am chucking:

  • Rush survive and revive dry shampoo
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kwick · 31/12/2016 17:18

This is my final look with the neverending No7 eyeshadow creams - I really think they are done now!!!

Ladies: wishing you all a very Happy New Year!!! Thank you so much for your support and kinship this past year.
🍾🥂💋

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FrustratedFrugal · 31/12/2016 18:25

Looking good Kwick!
Happy New Year everyone! 🎉🎇💋

woodhill · 31/12/2016 19:37

Happy new year

DragonNoodleCake · 31/12/2016 23:04

Happy new year my beautiful beauty product loving internet friends!! Wine

IPokeBadgers · 01/01/2017 00:30

Happy new year to all my fellow beauty product addicts! Wishing you all only good things in 2017! Xx

FiveShelties · 01/01/2017 11:07

Happy New Year everyone - hope it is a Happy and a Healthy one.

Not used anything up in 2017 but on the positive side, have not bought anything ---- yetGrin

kwick · 01/01/2017 11:17

Well done five!!! Grin

I have my first empty!!!
Biselect natural lifting cream (purchased in Greece during hols) - no noticeable difference and tacky texture.

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IPokeBadgers · 01/01/2017 11:25

Few empties: a bog standard conditoner, a rituals shower foam from the advent calendar and a mini foundation from a Benefit complexion kit. Doesn't make a dent in the stash after the pre-Christmas buying sprees but at least I am still consciously using and enjoying Grin

FunnyBunny01 · 01/01/2017 13:06

Happy new year to everyone! Two empties from last night, Pixi milky mist and Trilogy C0Q10 booster oil sample. I am hoping to get through 2017 without any unnecessary purchases, here's hoping Grin

woodhill · 01/01/2017 13:10

My make up is on, products I am going to use till Feb in a separate bag. Not sure eye shadows will be completely used up, 3 shades of neutral, brown , look good.

Washed brushes.

Clarins foaming cleanser used up.

dogdaydisaster · 01/01/2017 13:23

Happy new year! Have had a lovely lazy morning watching the Christmas Call the Midwofe and now have a desire to clear rooms of clutter.

Used up the Body Shop spiced apple scrub yesterday, liked this but will resist temptation to see if it's reduced.....

FrustratedFrugal · 01/01/2017 14:38

A beautiful start to the new year with so many empties! Well done everyone!

Dogday I'm starting 2017 with a similar feeling - I want to declutter, simplify and streamline.

Shopping ban on, and I am also doing Dry January Confused

I fell in love with the refound Max Factor Chilli lipstick. Paired with gloss, it is a mesmerizing shimmery copper. Just right for dim midwinter light and deep grays and greens. I'll play with it until I get bored - it's called shopping from your stash Wink

FrustratedFrugal · 01/01/2017 14:47

There is an average of 300-500 swipes in a lipstick Shock - so this is why I've finished so few although I've worn lipstick nearly every day since my late teens!

AnotherPinkiePieStory · 01/01/2017 19:25

Happy new year everyone! I'm looking forward to spending a digital 2017 with you.

I'm still poorly and had some rubbish work to do so looking forward to 2 days chilling at home.
People are looking so beautiful. And great empties! Welcome bunny too!

I finished a few samples: body shop cranberry shower gel and body butter, arran aromatics conditioner and Liz Earle shimmer lotion. Lovely all.
Working on my valentines list.
Also I've been saved a spend today. Nothing in Glasgow open so saved from a cheeky space nk spend with my xmas money! I shall be wearing full face all January! Here I go!

FrustratedFrugal · 01/01/2017 20:16

I think I'm done with my Finish Ten by New Year.

Final mega boring products: a neverending tube of cement-like Colgate Sensitive toothpaste that seems to dry my lips like no tomorrow. And a tube of Eucerin Aquaphor that I have had for years. Annoingly, the flip top broke months before I was done. Aquaphor is like Vaseline and great for extreme weather - chapped lips and sore skin. I have a backup tube.

Bonus empty: a 5 ml travel mini of Clarins HydraQuench. Smells pleasant, I used it on my neck. Sorry, I don't need new face products.

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FrustratedFrugal · 01/01/2017 20:18

PinkiePie sending you BrewFlowers -hope you'll feel better soon!

kwick · 01/01/2017 20:48

Sorry you are still feeling poorly another Flowers

Well done frustrated!!!

I too feel the need to declutter... I found out I was pregnant on Friday!!! This after one very sad MC and 9 IUIs/IVFs!!! Just hope this one sticks 🤞🏼
I definitely need to create more space!!! and stop hoarding

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MrsDilligaf · 01/01/2017 20:53

WHAT??

PREGNANT!!

GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

Biggest hugest congratulations I have every thing crossed for you

Xxxxxxxxxxx

FiveShelties · 01/01/2017 21:00

kwick - I am so very very pleased for you, brought a tear to my eye - I am a huge softee! I have fingers very tightly crossed for you. Grin