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Beauty hoarders anonymous – all beauty product hoarders welcome

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Experiment627 · 15/03/2018 17:04

Continuing the amazeballs work from the previous threads - come and join us and rejoice in the joy of using (up) beauty products.

Previous thread:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/style_and_beauty/3056252-Ashamed-of-my-beauty-product-hoard-part-7

Beauty hoarders anonymous – all beauty product hoarders welcome
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ememem84 · 13/10/2018 06:59

purple I have to avoid otherwise I’d be broke!

Experiment627 · 13/10/2018 14:38

Thanks for the update @PurpleNailVarnish the Deciem boss is coco loco!!!

I have two empties!!!

  • Marks & Spencer Rose anti-perspirant: I liked this. I have to change out each time, otherwise pits get wiffy
  • Laura Ashley Fresh Linen and Jasmine hand cream 30ml: nice hand cream for my dry as a desert hands
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NiceUnusualDifferent · 13/10/2018 19:55

2 unexpected empties!

  • Alpha H Essential Hydration Cream - absolutely love this, it’s a jar with a pump so went to use it this morning and only got a little out, opened the pump and it was totally empty inside. I have another 50ml part used and 2 x 100ml but would definitely repurchase when these are empty
  • Avene Tolerance Cream - I bought this as I love the Emulsion and wanted a richer version for drier days. Wasn’t impressed, prefer skin recovery cream
Experiment627 · 15/10/2018 12:37

I have an empty!
-Kingfisher Fennel fluoride free toothpaste: this is a staple for me

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SuzeD29 · 15/10/2018 14:39

Finished a garnier day cream. My son FINALLY finished a pot of hair gel 🎉🎉usually he leaves almost empty tubes laying around for months and keeps starting new ones which drives me nuts

PurpleNailVarnish · 15/10/2018 21:26
  1. Weleda Arnica Massage Oil I liked this and would repurchase.
  2. Superdrug Argan Overnight Treatment Masque The best overnight hair mask I've found, I'll buy this again when I've used the rest of my stash.
  3. RMD DNA eye balm This is good stuff but it's pricey and difficult to get hold of, the REN eye gel is as good but cheaper and easier to get hold of.
  4. Schwarzkopf Gliss shampoo It was ok but I prefer other shampoos. I won't repurchase.
  5. Fragonard Orange perfume I love these but this wasn't my favourite, I prefer the violette.
SuzeD29 · 16/10/2018 06:56

Have a few things I've decided I must finish as they've been kicking about part empty for ages-
Okay 7 moisturiser
Matrix biolage hair mask
Emma hardy cleansing balm
Elemis soothing face mask

If I can finish them over the next month or so I'll be happy

ememem84 · 16/10/2018 09:29

Tresseme 900ml shampoo and conditioner finished. Yay. I’ve been working on these since June. I only tend to wash my hair twice a week. So these last for ages.

TheHammaconda · 16/10/2018 20:26

Finished off an Elemis shower gel, a bottle of conditioner and am down to my last application of Glam Glow face mask.

Have looked through my nail varnish collection - time to start growing my nails again. Seriously though, has anyone ever managed to finish a bottle of nail varnish?

Experiment627 · 17/10/2018 06:34

NEWSFLASH!!!!
Wet 'n' Wild is now available at Boots!!!!!!!!!

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Alicatz66 · 17/10/2018 11:10

I'm considering a lipstick cull ... I only use a few .. I think I'm not throwing them away because they were expensive ...

ememem84 · 17/10/2018 14:00

hama nope. Never. I just threw most of mine out. I usually have gels so takes the pressure off somewhat. I have just removed my gels though (as had to cancel my appointment yesterday) and my nails look awful. May give them a good seeing to this evening. And then will paint them up.

SuzeD29 · 17/10/2018 14:18

Oooh just realised I'm down to my last dregs of facial cleanser. This has never happened before. Am thinking of switching to the oil cleansing method so won't repurchase any unless my skin protests

RJnomore1 · 18/10/2018 08:23

Hello! Not been on the thread for ages hope everyone is good. I'm on holiday I'm just about to wake the troops for breakfast but I thought I'd catch up on quite a few empties.

  1. Nip and fab glycolic peel pads. Love them and will repurchase.

  2. Sample Dior dreamskin cream. Nice but can't tell much from one use.

  3. Reve de Mirl face wash. Lovely and smelt gorgeous

  4. One of my bargain 3 minute miracles.

  5. Purple bottle of unknown keratin conditioner dd left in my shower when she went back to uni.

  6. Clinique bb cream. Nice but I usually use heavier foundation so its taken a bit to get through.

39 and 40 two small Milton brown body lotions.

That's it for now.

Experiment627 · 18/10/2018 09:48

I have an empty!!!

  • Aussie 3 minute miracle moisture: this works well for me, may repurchase but have stash
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ememem84 · 18/10/2018 10:31

Benefit eye cream finished. Didn’t really like this much. But it’s gone. I think I was gifted it so will remember not to re buy for myself.

On to a Clinique one next.

NiceUnusualDifferent · 20/10/2018 09:19

I think I’m on the verge of finishing a few different sample/travel sizes of moisturiser.
I seem
To have gone on a bit of a spree though, not sure what triggered it. Too much YouTube I think so I’m waiting for
LRP Redermic eye cream- this gets good reviews, I’m happy with GOW eye serum but have got this to use at night
Supple Skin Co - Dew Drops - I really liked the sound of the face oil and I only have 1 oil in stash.....
Facetheory- fancied trying their new stronger retinol as I’ve used up the lower strength one of theirs before - I really like the GOW one I’m using so not entirely sure why I ordered this one! Also a bha serum and a cleanser to try.
Gah! I’m beyond help!

CupoBlood · 20/10/2018 10:45

Have put all bathroom related items in my drawer in the bathroom to encourage me to use them up. And am saving the naice shower gels/foam etc till all the rubbish ones have gone 

Experiment627 · 20/10/2018 11:21

I have an empty!!!

  • Body Shop the spirit of Moonflower eau de toilette 9ml: I loved this - it was discontinued and now I prefer other smelks
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Experiment627 · 21/10/2018 12:45

4 more empties!!!

  • Lush charity pot cream 10g: not keen on this for a hand cream but seemed to fair well on my scar area
  • Lavender bath salts
  • Balance Me pure skin face wash 40ml: do not like smell of this
-Superdrug vitamin E hot cloth cleanser 200ml: staple for me, I alternate with the Naturally Radiant one
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SuzeD29 · 21/10/2018 13:49

Finished an Emma hardy cleanser and light controlling toner both sample sizes. My stash is dwindling a bit finally!!

RiskIt4Biscuit · 21/10/2018 14:12

Finished a Dove deodorant - I've already bought a new one (different scent, hopefully it's nice - I like the usual one, but it was sold out).

RoseMartha · 21/10/2018 21:42

Finished a foundation from poundland, an olay night cream, and olay day cream. The face creams I only get a new one when one gets low.

tinyradish · 21/10/2018 22:17

I've used up 5 of those little conditioner sachets that I seem to have hundreds of (where do they come from?!) & have put a few more in the shower to get through.
Plus I've finished a mini bottle of the Tropic facial oil which was lovely & I would repurchase but not until I've used the mini argan oil that I've got. Facial oils last me forever.

CantChoose · 21/10/2018 22:28

Erm, I honestly thought I was doing really well so got my stash out to check - this is just face, not body, hair or make up. Clearly not doing as well as I’d assumed!!
I’ve finished a trial smashbox spray primer - not as effective as their others but v quick to use, and a full size Nivea soft lip balm stick which I like but feel proud to have finishe£ as they tak3 so long!

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