Five savvy ways to spend less on everyday toiletries from free products to pouch refills

FROM shampoo to toothpaste, the cost of everyday toiletries we use can quickly stack up. But with a few easy steps you can trim down on spending. Five easy ways to spend less on everyday toiletries and save Credit: Getty POUCH IT: If you invest in a few dispensers for handwash, shower gel, shampoo and conditioner, you can top up with pouch refills typically cheaper than bottled counterparts. For example, a 400ml bottle of L’Oreal Elvive extraordinary oil shampoo costs £7.50 from Amazon, whereas you can bag the refill 500ml pouch for £5. Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! Original Source, Radox, Sanctuary Spa, Dove and Baylis & Harding are popular brands that sell pouches on Amazon. FREE PERIOD PRODUCTS: If you’re struggling to afford women’s sanitary products, try taking a trip to Aldi. READ MORE MONEY SAVING TIPS The supermarket offers free period products in all customer toilets so that women can take what they need, when they need. You don’t need to buy anything or use a special code for access. STOP DUPLICATING: Many of us are guilty of owning multiple half-used products that do the same job. Consider making a commitment to use up all of one product before buying anything new that does the same or similar job, such as a face moisturiser. Most read in Money USE UP: Make the items you buy go a little further. You’ll often find that if cut open, an “empty” toothpaste or hand cream tube, you can find enough product for another couple of uses. REUSABLE: You can save a chunk of cash by opting for more reusable products instead of shelling out on disposable items. For example, reusable make-up pads can be thrown in the wash after use to be used again and again so you can save on buying endless packs of cotton wool. Charity freedom4girls estimates that reusable period pants and menstrual cups can save a woman up to £5,000 over a lifetime. Reusable razors are another item that can be worth a small up-front investment to save over the longer term. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. Deal of the day Save £34 on this four-drawer coral pink chest at Wilko Credit: Supplied ADD storage space to your bedroom. This four-drawer coral pink chest is down from £112 to £78 at Wilko. SAVE: £34 Cheap treat Give your outdoor area a pop of extra colour with a pot of Cyclamen Credit: Supplied GIVE your outdoor area a pop of extra colour with a pot of Cyclamen, currently £2.99 at Lidl. What's new? HEAT up Gu’s new dipping chocolate fondu and dunk fruit for an easy yet dreamy dessert, £2.50, from Sainsbury’s. Top swap This cushion is £60 from The Pillow Drop at Anthropologie Credit: Supplied Or get the same message across at a lower cost using the George from Asda cushion, £12 Credit: Supplied LET your guests know when the party is over. This cushion is £60 from The Pillow Drop at Anthropologie. Or get the same message across at a lower cost using the George from Asda cushion, £12. SAVE: £48 Little helper KEEP food fresh and cut down on waste with these reusable food wraps, £2.69 from Aldi. Perfect for sandwiches, cheese and leftovers. Shop & save Save £3 on this striped folding chair at Argos Credit: Supplied THIS striped folding chair is simple but chic. Even better, it’s now down from £15 to £12 at Argos. SAVE: £3 Hot right now BUY two King Pot Noodles for £2 at Co-op, saving 90p. The offer is available until the end of the month. PLAY NOW TO WIN £100 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning! Comment now