What’s In My Trash? February 2025

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This was a good month i really burned through and decluttered alot of things which is super exciting for me.

Skincare (8)

FCS Honey and Bee Pollen Night Cream in Looking For Sunshine I didn’t really like this and it oxidized blue which I found odd.

Repurchase: No

Kopari Sun Shield Soft Glow Daily Face SPF 30 I really liked this it was really soft feeling on the skin.

Repurchase: Maybe

Tony Moly Plump-Kin Retinol Eye Cream this was fine really nothing that special. It was really thin and cooling which I liked.

Repurchase: No

BRTC Vitamin B5 Velvet Mask Soothing + Panthenol + Cica I don’t think this did anything at all.

Repurchase: No

Osea Ocean Cleanser this was fine not my favorite cleanser ever so im not going to kill myself trying to get what’s suck at the bottom at.

Repurchase: No

The Inkey List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen this had a bit of an odd scent it didn’t smell like sunscreen I can’t really pin point the smell it wasn’t bad it just was unexpected every time lol. I didn’t hate this it was fine it was thin and absorbed quickly which I liked it wasn’t particularly dewy and it was a little sticky upon application but that faded fast.

Repurchase: Maybe

Bliss What a Melon Replenishing Watermelon Toner I am just not a toner girl.

Repurchase: No

Perricone MD Face Finishing & Firming Moisturizer this was really thick and I did not like it.

Repurchase: No

Home Scents (6)

Cowboy and Cricket Wax Melt in Willow I didn’t like this scent I ended up adding a bunch of cinnamon oil to it to change the scent.

Repurchase: No

Ever Spring Room Spray in Mandarin & Ginger this was fine it wasn’t great it really didn’t last long but the spray mechanism was really nice.

Repurchase: No

Christmas at Hogwarts Orange Nutmeg Candle this was fun it burned along time and the wood wick had amazing crackle. The scent throw wasn’t fantastic but it was so fun. I would buy more candles from Universal for the fun of it for sure.

Repurchase: Yes

Unplugged Book Box Essential Oil in Gansey I use this to scent up the wax when it ran out of scent and I like it made the room smell fresh and minty.

Repurchase: Maybe

Trader Joe’s Super Lemon Room Spritz I love this these are my favorite it is so lemony and fresh and clean.

Repurchase: Yes

Woolzies Essential Oil Blend in Cinnabake I didn’t really use this the way you are supposed to use it but it worked ok I can’t judge it too harshly. I have a bunch of oils that I just have and have no use for so I am going to buy some cheap not super scented wax and just mix them in to use them up.

Repurchase: No

Makeup (5)

Urban Decay Razor Sharp Liquid Eyeliner in Fireball this is dry now but I never really liked it was too thin and too pink.

Repurchase: No

Lock Color Lock It Good Boundation in 5 Medium Buff for not a full coverage foundation this was very full coverage. I don’t love a full coverage look and this was pretty heavy to wear so I’m glad I’m done with this.

Repurchase: No

Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer hated this felt like it really did nothing for my skin or the longevity of my makeup.

Repurchase: No

Make Up For Ever Matte Velvet Skin in Y315 I loved this it wears well looks nice it is very velvety in texture on the skin. Make Up For Ever is definitely my favorite brand of foundation they don’t break me out and the shades and undertones work so well for me I really need to do the a foundation purge and then just buy a light coverage and full coverage of this brand and make my life simpler.

Repurchase: Yes

Colourpop Liquid Liner in Try Me I do like these but they get patchy and they dry very quickly. And but if I need another cheap red eyeliner and this is available and nothing else is I would get it.

Repurchase: Maybe

Bodycare (2)

Bath and Body Works Hot Cocoa and Cream Shower Gel I like this it smells like chocolate.

Repurchase: Yes

Sundae Whipped Shower Foam in Passionfruit Pop I just don’t like whipped cream texture products this smelled nice but I never felt that clean after and it was kinda drying.

Repurchase: No

Perfume (1)

Sol De Janiero Perfume Mist in Cheriosa 62 this smells so good and yummy. It is expensive so it was a nice treat I wouldn’t buy it frequently because I have so much perfume but it was a Christmas treat to myself and I really enjoyed it.

Repurchase: Yes

Haircare (2)

Marc Anthony Hydrating Coconut Oil Deep Nourishing Conditioning Treatment I don’t like this one as much as the blue one.

Repurchase: No

Pure Brazilian Daily Anti-Frizz Serum this did not do much in the way of anti-frizzing.

Repurchase: No

Declutter (8)

Woolzies Essential Oil Blend in Autumn Sky I just really didn’t like the scent of this smelled kinda old and perfumey.

Cowboy and Cricket Wax Melt in Stede really don’t like this scent smells like a funeral home.

Ulta Beauty Harry Potter Gryffindor Gel Eyeliner this dried out and it wasn’t really every that good I more got it for display. And it came like in a boxed set.

Ulta Beauty Harry Potter Slytherin Gel Eyeliner same as the Gryffindor one.

Joah Infinite Kiss in Snog this smears all over my teeth.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full Coverage Foundation in Medium Sand I wanted to have less foundation since I don’t wear it a ton and this has never been open and I don’t really like full coverage foundation so this was an easy one to pass on to someone else.

Hey Honey Trick and Treat CC Cream in Light to Medium I just don’t need it so I am going to pass it along.

Wander Beauty Nude Illusion Liquid Foundation in Light Medium I have never used it which means I can pass it along to someone else.

It feels so good to have gotten so much stuff out and and if i keep going at this rate i will actually hit my year end goal for the first time in years.

Total This Month: 32

Total: 57

Approx Value This Month: $206.93

Approx Paid This Month: $86.64

Approx Total Value: $407.92

Approx Total Paid: $172.70

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What’s In My Trash? January 2025

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January was 742 days long and I am tired.

Skincare (6)

Tony Moly Watermelon Dew All Over Serum this was fine it was hydrating it wasn’t anything special.

Repurchase: No

Blume Power Patches this did nothing which is my fault because I went back and read the instructions and you have to leave it on for 4 hours. Who the heck wants to leave a nose strip on for 4 hours.

Repurchase: No

Giorgio Armani Crema Nera I really didn’t care for this the texture was weird and I don’t think it really did anything for such an exorbitant price. This was like 70 dollars of serum.

Repurchase: No

FCS Microdermabrasion Scrub in Queen Bee this was so scented it was kinda hard to use but I like the micro derm scrubs they are smoothing.

Repurchase: No        

Lap Cos Red Wine Sheet Mask I think the wine mask made my skin a bit hot which I don’t like.

Repurchase: No

Mario Badescu Cleansing Oil definitely don’t like this its not great at removing make up it stings my eyes it’s just not good.

Repurchase: No

Home Scents (4)

Moonlight & Mindfullness Candle in ‘Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas this didn’t have a great scent throw but it was pretty. And burned along time.

Repurchase: No

Cowboy and Cricket Wax Melt in No Return No Reason this wasn’t my favorite those more outdoorsy woody masculine scents really aren’t for me.

Repurchase: No

Mrs. Meyers Clean Day Room Freshener in Peppermint I really enjoyed this I love a peppermint spray for a room makes things smell really fresh.

Repurchase: Yes

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Hanukkah its just a warm sweet good scent I like it.

Repurchase: Yes

Lip (1)

Dionis Goat Milk Lip Balm in Coconut Cream these are ok they taste good but they sit a little to much on top of my lips rather then sinking in so they are kinda better for before your lips are chapped rather than after.

Repurchase: Maybe

Makeup (1)

Milani Make It Last Matte Setting Spray this was a fine setting spray I didn’t find it terribly mattifying or to have crazy good staying power.

Repurchase: No

Lotion (3)

FCS Whipped Cream in Green is the New Black this I didn’t love something about the scent was too strong for me even though it was a scent I like and it didn’t blend in well.

Repurchase: No

Osea Undaria Algae Body Butter this was so nice it was thick and rich and kina smelled lemony but it wasn’t greasy.

Repurchase: Maybe

Barefoot Venus Macadamia Body Cream in Ruby Red this smelled really nice but it wasn’t a super great lotion it would wear off fast but it also didn’t leave me greasy while typing so pros and cons.

Repurchase: No

Bodycare (2)

Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Cherry Rave this didn’t really smell like cherries to me more like plums and cough syrup.

Repurchase: No

Tree Hut Shave Oil in Pink Hibiscus these are my favorite I hate that you can’t get the last little bit out of the bottle ever. I didn’t love this scent.

Repurchase: Yes, but not this scent.

Haircare (2)

It’s a 10 Blow Dry Miracle H20 Shield I really liked this I used it when I blow dried my hair it didn’t make it sticky or hard which I hate in a heat protectant I didn’t find it to make my hair soft or glossier or more humidity proof though.

Repurchase: Maybe

Better Not Younger Hair Redemption Restorative Butter Masque this did nothing for my hair.

Repurchase: No

Declutter (6)

Victoria Secret Water Lotion x2 this was not great didn’t love the scent and didn’t find the lotion to be like effective at all.

Blume Power Patches x3 I am just never going to wear a nose patch for 12 hours.

Physicians Formula The Healthy Lip Transformer the texture of this is fine nice even but it has such a white base that I don’t like it.

Total This Month: 25

Total: 25

Approx Value This Month: $200.99

Approx Paid This Month: $86.06

Approx Total Value: $200.99

Approx Total Paid: $86.06

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Macy’s Beauty Box January 2025

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Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, We used to get $5 off any beauty purchase then it became a coupon off a purchase amount and now we don’t even always get that, 5 deluxe samples and 1 bonus sample. Why not just say 6? I don’t get it. You never really know how many items are going to come its always different.

All the brands will be brands you can find in Macy’s which is cool since they sell Mac and a lot of other brands that are never to rarely seen in subscription boxes.

So we have another brand takeover box this time with La Mer. These are the tinest samples i have ever seen. In total its is 14.5 ml of product like that is about 1 teaspoon in fucking sane. These will also have such an over blown value. I don’t think La Mer is that sppecial to be worth the price they charge.

La Mer Creme De La Mer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $200

Sample Size: 3.5 ml

Value: $23.33

It has a nice fresh scent but it is super thick and I have thick creams.

La Mer The Eye Concentrate

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $275

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $55

This makes me rage $55 dollars for this like squirt of eye cream.

La Mer The Essence Foaming Cleanser

Full Size: 125 ml

Full Size Cost: $105

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $4.20

I could never imagine spending over $100 on a face cleanser its on your face for like 30 seconds.

La Mer The Moisturizing Fresh Cream

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $200

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $10

One time use packet is an insult.

La Mer The Rejuvenating Night Cream

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $230

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $11.50

This is so annoying to me because they act like omg wow the value but you don’t get enough of these products to even see if they are worth the ridiculous prices.

Total Value: $104.03

Skincare: 5

Makeup: 0

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 5

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