Surprised at the weight of the toiletries in cases

[snowbelle]

Originally Posted by Sandraoh40

That’s a good shout about the shower gel. Do you recommend any soap that doesn’t leave your skin feeling dry?

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DH uses Dove I sample a range just by buying one bar from somewhere like Bodycare or Savers but unless I have caught the sun my skin isn’t really dry.
I use simple, imperial leather or wrights coal tar ( not for the feint hearted)
I tend to look for the old fashioned soaps and not the cosmetic ones without strong added perfumes.

[snowbelle]

Originally Posted by cornishfrogboy

It’s even more of a challenge on hand baggage only.
My wife buys her holiday toiletries very selectively. I have a bar of shield cut to a third, a disposable razor a toothbrush (folding) and a small toothpaste.
We do also use hotel toiletries when provided.
We don’t take any towels either.

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Sheild ,wow that takes me back!

I just mentioned up thread I use Imperial leather or Wrights Coal tar ( I used to have a very stinky job and that was the only thing that got the smell out)

I am on the lookout for Sheild next time I am out shopping .

[lizzie145]

Originally Posted by maidmarian

But if you're struggling for weight it's easier, then just throw it away out there

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i think the OP said it was heavy not that it was an overweight case.
23 kgs is a lot

[cornishfrogboy]

Originally Posted by snowbelle

Sheild ,wow that takes me back!

I just mentioned up thread I use Imperial leather or Wrights Coal tar ( I used to have a very stinky job and that was the only thing that got the smell out)

I am on the lookout for Sheild next time I am out shopping .

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you can get it in Asda. My fallback is... Imperial Leather.

[disney332]

Originally Posted by lizzie145

i think the OP said it was heavy not that it was an overweight case.
23 kgs is a lot

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Buying it over there will make any case less heavy, so a reasonable suggestion nevertheless.

Disney332

[pinkrose]

Bought shampoo in Canada three years ago when I decided not to take my own and it was so expensive. Saw some 100ml bottles of hand sanitizer in Asda a few weeks ago and they were reduced to 30p each. Bought six of them as this was cheaper than buying the proper travel bottles and once I've used the sanitizer I will refill with my own shampoo, conditioner, shower gel etc.

[Samm]

I never normally buy toiletries there but definitely going to this time! The only thing I’ve debated taking is suncream as I presume it’s really expensive over there, does anyone know if this is the case?

[SiandAm]

Originally Posted by lizzie145

it is more expensive over there and then you have to bring it back or throw it away

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I disagree, all the branded shampoos such as Aussie are much cheaper in Walmart than at home, and in larger bottles. The spray sunscreen is also a fraction of what we pay in boots, even with the naff exchange rate. We always buy in the states and leave what we don’t use.

[SiandAm]

Originally Posted by Samm

I never normally buy toiletries there but definitely going to this time! The only thing I’ve debated taking is suncream as I presume it’s really expensive over there, does anyone know if this is the case?

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In Walmart the spray banana boat is just under $7. We now use walmarts own make and have two bottle for $6.50, we’ve used it for years and never burn, unlike when we use the very expensive amber Soleil at home.

[maidmarian]

Originally Posted by SiandAm

I disagree, all the branded shampoos such as Aussie are much cheaper in Walmart than at home, and in larger bottles. The spray sunscreen is also a fraction of what we pay in boots, even with the naff exchange rate. We always buy in the states and leave what we don’t use.

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Exactly this 👍