Bathroom Audit

I've had a bit of a rubbish day today. I've hurt my neck and so moving is a bit of a challenge.

I decided that I'd try to do something so that today wasn't a total waste. That something was a bathroom audit. That something was also a total eye-opener.

I've been thinking about doing this for a couple of weeks, since I read Laura over at Lollipop Loves... post about Project Bathroom. Its basically the toiletries equivalent of project ten pan. You have to use up a bunch of stuff before you buy any more.

I realise that for most people that's just what you do. But for those of us with a beauty addiction, its easier said than done. New things come out all the time and I guess the majority of us are searching for the Holy Grail products that we almost never find.

So. I sat in my bathroom and made a list of everything in there. I suggest that if you're going to carry on reading you may want to nip to the loo and possibly make yourself a drink...its a long list.

If its got a * next to it, it means its a trial/travel size product. Like that's going to make it any better.

Skincare

Boots Botanics Eye Makeup Remover
Boots Cucumber Face Wipes
Boots No 7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Facial Exfoliator
Boots Skin Clear Spot Stick
Clinique All About Eyes*
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Gel
Clinique Step 1 Facial Soap - Anti Blemish
Clinique Step 1 Facial Soap - Oily
Clinique Step 2 Clarifying Lotion - 2
Clinique Superdefence SPF25 Moisturiser*
Elemis Balancing Lavender Toner*
Elemis Balancing Lime Blossom Cleanser*
Elemis Exotic Cream Moisture Mask*
Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel*
Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream
Elemis Pro Radiance Cream Cleanser
Elemis SOS Emergency Cream
Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Facial Wash*
Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Gel Mask* x2
Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Night Cream*
Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Serum*
Garnier Fresh Essentials Invigorating Toner
L'Oreal Demaq Expert Makeup Removing Elixir x 2
L'Oreal Gentle Eye Makeup Remover
Lush Mask of Magnaminty
Lush Mint Julips Lip Scrub
MAC Pro Eye Makeup Remover
Neals Yard Power Berry Daily Moisture
Olay Complete Care Daily Radiance Illuminating UV Fluid
Superdrug Natural High Facial Wash
Superdrug Natural High Radiance Balm
Superdrug Vitamin E Illuminating Moisture Cream
Tesco Vitamin E Face Wipes
The Body Shop Vitamin C Resurfacing Peel


Hands And Feet

Avene Cold Cream Hand Cream
Avon Foot Works Hydrating Foot Serum x 2
Avon Foot Works Lavender Comfort Exfoliating Clay Mask
Nivea Nourishing Hand Cream
Scholl Deep Moisturising Cream
Scholl Rough Skin Remover
School Foot Smooth Shower Scrub


Bath & Body

Bio Oil
Boots No7 Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Body Exfoliator
Boots Softening Baby Oil
Clinique Anti Blemish Body Spray
Clinique Sparkle Skin Body Exfoliator
Dove Beauty Care Body Wash
Dove Firming Body Lotion
Elemis Exotic Lime & Ginger Hand and Body Lotion
Elemis Exotic Lime & Ginger Hand and Body Wash
L'Oreal Perfect Slim Pro-Massage Anti-Cellulite Massage System
L'Oreal Sculpt Up Tightening and Resculpting Body Gel
Lush Buffy Body Bar
Lush Honey I Washed the Kids Soap
Lush Lemslip Buttercream
Nivea Rich Moisturising Body Lotion
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Oil
Philosophy Inner Grace 3 in 1 Shower Gel*
Philosophy Inner Grace Body Lotion*
Radox Stress Relief Bath Soak
The Body Shop Spa Wisdom Monoi Miracle Oil


Tanning

Garnier Ambre Solaire No Streaks Bronzer Face Mist - Light
Johnsons Holiday Skin - Firming
Johnsons Holiday Skin - Light Glow


Haircare

Andrew Barton SOS Last Another Day Dry Shampoo
Angel Fish "Blow Fish" Heat Protecting Cream
Batiste Dry Shampoo - Diva
Herbal Essences Ignite My Colour Conditioner
Herbal Essences Ignite My Colour Shampoo
James Brown London Scandalous Moisturising Shampoo
John Frieda Frizz Ease Heat Defense Protecting Styling Spray
John Frieda Frizz Ease Miraculous Recovery Strengthening Cream Masque
John Frieda Frizz Ease Moisture Barrier Hairspray
John Frieda Frizz Ease Original Serum
John Frieda Frizz Ease Secret Agent Fixing Cream
John Frieda Frizz Ease Serum Finishing Spray
John Frieda Frizz Ease Straight Fixation Creme
John Frieda Frizz Ease Thermal Protection Serum
John Frieda Straight Ahead Conditioner
John Frieda Straight Ahead Shampoo
John Frieda Thickening Blow Dry Lotion
Lush Big Shampoo
Lush Marilyn Hair Moisturiser
Paul Mitchell Thicken Up Styling Lotion
Schwartzkopf Got2b 2 Sexy Big Volume Hairspray
Schwartzkopf Got2b Glued Blasting Freeze Hairspray
Shockwaves Styling Plus Gloss & Body Mousse
Superdrug Baby Shampoo
Tigi Bed Head Shine Spray
Tresemme Thermal Creations Iron Style Hold Spray
Vosene Shampoo

I'm totally shocked.  I knew I had a lot of stuff.  I'm a hoarder with everything, but especially with things I like.  I just can't believe how much I've actually got.  It took me over 20 minutes to write it all down.  About a month ago I did a clear out and gave some bits to my friend Charlotte (*waves* because I know she's reading) and I even gave some hairspray to someone at work this week.

I am now officially on Project Bathroom.  I really don't see that I have any other option.  I couldn't possibly need any more of any type of product until at least half of that lot is gone.  There are 91 products in that list.  91.  Its totally shameful.

Lots of these things are half empty or almost finished, so I'm hoping that I'll be able to get it all down quite quickly.  i'll do an update in a week or so and we'll see where I am.

The only thing I am going to allow myself to buy is some Tigi Superstar shampoo/conditioner.  What I've got is okay but nothing special and I would like to have something for "best".  Sexy smelling hair is important!