Can’t stop buying & hoarding beauty treats? You’re in good company here!

[Experiment627]

Welcome to our little corner of beauty bliss! If you can’t resist trying the latest beauty launches or your shelves are bursting with favourites, you’ve found your tribe. This is the place to chat, share reviews, swap tips, and celebrate all things beauty — from budget gems to luxury treats.
This thread has been around for ages, and many of us have even tamed our beauty-buying habits thanks to the wisdom and support shared here. We post our empties and chucks, helping each other make smarter, more satisfying choices next time we shop.
All beauty product addicts welcome!

My sincerest apologies that I did not see the old thread had got so full!!!! This is the old thread: https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5193806-tempted-by-beauty-treats-addicted-to-buying-beauty-products-is-your-collection-bursting-with-favourites-join-fellow-beauty-lovers-in-this-supportive-group?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=share

This "thread" has been filling up and a new one started, on repeat, for over 10 years... I hope I have not broken it now!
I have gone back on the old thread as far as 30 October and sent PMs with the link to this thread to people who had commented... I am going to stop now as I do not want to get flagged for spam.
If you notice anyone is missing please PM the link & relay my apologies for my lapse 🙏🏻

Thanks for the new thread @Experiment627.

Thanks for new thread😊 As advent time is nearly here, im going to work on getting more bits out before bringing lots in!

Thank you - checking in for my next round of empties 🙂

Thanks for the new thread @Experiment627 . Checking in xx

Checking in ^^

Thank you for the new thread, I’m post my update later today.

Thank you @Experiment627

91/100

Collagen eye patches, one more pack to go. Not great.

Rituals pillow spray, I liked this one, more intensity than some others.

Tiffany mini perfume, rose gold intense, it’s a pleasant commercial scent. Nothing offensive but not memorable on me.

I’m back with the gang! I have also finished a roll on deodorant (Dove Passionfruit scent.) It’s fine. Doesn’t smell at all like passionfruit but it’s nice. Also a bottle of Voyage Royal fragrance in Dracula. It was nice & fresh but had no longevity.

Thanks for the link @Experiment627 , I mostly only lurk here, but feeling accountable to this group has stopped me buying many things this year! 😀

Good morning and thanks for the new thread @Experiment627

Thanks for the new thread @Experiment627
Only 3 empties last month, I'm starting to realise how long everything takes to use up!!
Beauty pro eye therapy eye mask- they where ok didn't slide of my face. Not sure if they did anything though.

Sanctuary body souffle- I love the sanctuary stuff and have loads to get through. I'm surprised this hadn't expired as it was really old.

Derma v10 aloe vera gel- this was left over from the summer so just thought I would use it up. Was very sticky, not a rp.

79/100
So far I haven't caved and bought any AC's, I need to stay strong!!

Thanks to all that have made it over to this new thread 😘
Especial thanks to F who alerted me... um @Francestein is that you?

Yes! Sorry was a name change that stuck!

Oh I meant to say that I suspect the dermapen/PDRN combo has made a little difference to the crow’s feet. (I went in hard…)

Love the name @Francestein xxx

i have an empty:

• Lidl sweet ginger lily bath & shower gel: this is a dead ringer for the iconic Molton Brown classic. Foams nicely. Both my son and I adore and I have the hand wash next!

Also have: Balance Activ intimate soothing cream - this helped a very delicate situation. That said I think the Vagisil one is better and even better than that is a combo of live yogurt (used in shower and washed off) and Aveeno moisturising cream which I get on prescription now.

@Experiment627 It was my mum’s nickname. (Not that she loved it, but my kids did.) So sorry you’re dealing with the terribly bad design flaws of womanhood. (Whose bloody idea were most of those things???)

Not sure the lady garden situation is directly linked to perimenopause @Francestein it has come about along with rest of itchy skin situation- which has finally been diagnosed although cause not known.

I have an empty to report:

• Bioderma Atoderm SOS sopray: this has been a game changer for me and my itchy skin situation (although not using on Lady Garden area). When my skin suddenly flares up I spray this on and minutes later the itching lessens. This is key for me in trying to break the itch -scratch cycle. Upsetting that not sold at Boots or Superdrug so unable to get points! But Amazon sells it which means I can get hold of it fast.

@Experiment627 if it’s a relatively new issue I would see doctor about it. There are a couple of hormone-related skin conditions that can be debilitating down there.

I've finished two perfume samples, so old the name had rubbed off them :P Also chucked the dregs of an Elizabeth Arden make up remover which may be over 10 years old and a Rimmel stay Matt liquid lipstick which has gone a bit funky.

Thank you for the new thread.
Such a dangerous time of year with all the tempting beauty gifts and GWPs .
Hoping for inspiration to curb my addiction !