Beauty addicts thread: share empties, chucks and mindful buying tips

[Experiment627]

Welcome back (or welcome in!) to our little corner of beauty bliss, where shelves are full, wish lists are longer than ever, and there’s always something new to try.
This thread has been around for ages (since at least 2015), 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!

@DidILeaveTheGasOn I am never using a sheet mask again! 🤢 (My mum was notorious for pulling dried out, crumbling tissues from her sleeves and trying that one. Eeeeeew!) I gave one to my DH for his post-cricket sunburnt face (idiot) and he said it was like “dog snot”. (We’re very romantic people. Can you tell?)
I just put in a rather large order on YESSTYLE, but forgot to order sunscreen. My order was mostly makeup, tbh. Mine is so ancient and my style has changed. I am practically a minimalist these days.

I’m using some Avant eye patches. They don’t seem to have much product on them, maybe they’ve gone beyond and are dried up?

I got the Avant BAC, are there eye patches in that? Imagine if I’ve made my goal to use these things up more difficult, joy…

Mine are dated to October 2027 and were really tightly sealed. Maybe they aren’t meant to be wet? It says to massage in any residue but not only is there none, there doesn’t seem to any product at all.

It’s recycling day here so time to list my empties. I know mask and minis didn’t officially start until November but I have been focusing on minis for the last few weeks in readiness for my BAC stash because I have gone a bit OTT. However, I really enjoying trying lots of different products and my skin seems to like it too. However my skin has definitely moved onto winter products so I’m trying to focus on all those heavier serums and moisturisers which I would normally avoid. I am aiming for 200 products to get through by December 1st which I think I can do with the head start and focusing on mini’s. Products used so far: 38/200.

Binned:
•byoma lip oil. The container removed so much of the lip oil that the applicator was quite dry. Prefer clarins lip oil.
•dermalogica multivitamin moisturiser. Really didn’t like the smell and too much vitamin c for my face. Tried it on the body but it was too thick which combined with the smell I didn’t persevere.

would not reuse:
•neom shower gel- quite mentholly. I had to rewash my armpits to stop them stinging
•Sisley overnight hair mask- reminded me of farm visits. There was quite an unusual smell and my hair looked no different.
•this works body smoother- chemical body exfoliation is not for me I want a good scrub

ok not amazed but would reuse:
•clarins extra firming night- better than expected
•vyrao ludeaux- nice autumn perfume
•skin cycles eye patches. Bit rubbish, kept slipping down my cheeks and my cheeks look no different. Only said I would reuse because I have soo many in my stash.
•SDJ Bumbum cream- I know this is suppose to be an all over cream but I only put it in my bum and it’s great.
•neom hand wash -for the price point I expected it to feel better quality. No different to £1 handwash.
fresh rose moisturiser- light weight similar to Sisley black rose but less intense
•allies if skin face wash- mix between a balm and gel wash- nice
•Eve Lom oil cleanser- works well but typical Eve Lom smell so prefer others.

Loved and either already have repurchase or would once my stash reduces:
•saltair deodorant OG
•body shop rose exfoliator- loved but no longer stocked.
•tata harper soft face wash-my skin loves her products. My fav cream cleanser so far.
•byterry brightening cc serum- love this perfect for make up free days. Give a warm up rather than intense glow and doesn’t need blending. I love something I can slap on by candlelight and still look good.

To save a gigantic post , the rest of the products were all fine and I would happily reuse.

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Wow I am so behind some of you - very impressive totals.

I have a few – of these I liked:

• Vanilla Powder fragrance - love this
• Lumene moisturiser – it’s great and was £10 on Boots Tuesday
• L'occitane rose handcream
• Jones Road Mircale Balm in bronze – I know some hate it but it makes me look better and feels nice
• AB face oil - surprised myself there. Tiny portion tho!

The other things are mostly OK or not great. The L'Oréal vit C went gloopy but it was a cheapy from work (bag of leftover tut for £10 deal) so can't complain. Tuberose fragrance was nice but didn't last.

Total for year so far 70

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@MsMarch – regrettably I am on the other side of menopause and the mozzies still love me. I’m also a cold tattie.

@DidILeaveTheGasOn – that is a fantastic idea. I’m in! I’m not including minis. Just blooming face masks of which I have too many. I don’t even think I’ve purposely bought face masks recently. They have all been in beauty boxes.

@JasmineMilkTea – welcome!

@CorneliaStreet – I adore the Aromatherapy Associates Oil, but I don’t actually use it in the shower! I put a tiny drop on my décolletage while I’m waiting for my shower to warm up, then jump in. The warm shower makes the room smell amazing.

Gatineau Age Benefit Night Renewal Cream 50ml RRP £115. Love this. So nourishing for my skin. I don’t think I need another night cream just yet, but would RP when on special. I’m not counting this in my total, as this was the pot that had loads of stuff still in it, so I’d previously counted it.

Skinsense Anti-Aging Pure Radiance Primer 30ml RRP £26. Too perfumed for me, so will no RP.

Curlsmith Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash 946ml RRP £48. My HG and I have already RP’d.

Aromatherapy Associates Light Relax Bath & Shower Oil 9ml £14. Love this stuff. Will add to my Christmas list.

I’ve used up 5 x 2ml perfume samples.

November totals, only 8 items and 5 of them were wee samples! However, the value was £99, not to be sniffed it.

Running total for the year, 124 items at the cost of £3,929.29.

Thanks everyone for the hrt advice, greatly appreciated.

Piz Buin after sun- not too keen on the smell but I think it did make my tan last longer.
Glowish by huda blur jam sample- was ok, hard to rub in but nice once applied
Batiste sensitive scalp dry shampoo- was a hg but not using dry shampoo any more due to hair/scalp issues
Soap&Glory body butter- love this,especially the scent
Wild science juice boost vitamin c- think this expired as it was very runny,smelt ok though. I lost 1/2 of it when applying it, not a rp.
Impulse true love body spray- was ok
Green people suncream- was ok
Soap and glory body wash- liked this, would rp if needed
Maria Nila true soft shampoo and conditioner- ok, nothing special though these bottles lasted ages
D&G light blue- love this perfume, would rp but don't really need too.
Total 67/100

Used my face mask last night, it does give my skin a lovely glow, it's just a bit of a faff to use it. I'm using a mini shower oil, perfume and body lotion. I have mini shampoos and conditioners but can't use them at the minute.

I think I’m going to do a mask this evening…

And might take a couple to my sister’s on Friday!

Which mask are you planning on using? I’ve just done a meso MZ skin one. It was ok but not as good as their gold ones. However, my skin does feel nice.

My feet are soo dry atm so I did a sanctuary spa foot mask last night. I hate the feeling of putting them on but My feet actually felt much better. I might even do another one tonight but I might try warming them before in the radiator so they are less cold and slimy to use. Anyone
tried warming them first?

running total 40/200

Trying to use up my Sunday Riley CEO sample
pot!

Do we take it in turns to start threads or does Experiment627 always do the OP? I’m happy to start a new thread if not stepping on toes!

I have some K-beauty ones @Beautyfox so I’ll probably pick one of those - can’t remember brands at the moment though!

Thank you @TryingToFindMyStyle .

I’ve been determined to use up all the little bits I had open before trying anything new, close to finishing some more.

Catching up on the thread whilst wearing a Beauty of Joseon centella calming mask. I think this came in a box as I didn't buy it from CB when the controversial offer was on!

I’ve just done a foot mask (Shea butter from Superdrug) - hoorah!

My dears it is time for a new thread! https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5596460-beauty-addicts-unite-empties-declutters-mindful-purchases?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=share

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