Author: nightmareb4

What’s in My Trash? August 2023

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Well this was a terrible month for empties thank goodness I had a huge buffer or I would have been in bad situation.

Skincare (5)

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 50 this used to be my favorite but I prefer the Supergoop ones now and they are slightly cheaper too as a bonus.

Repurchase: No

Skin Gym Red Carpet VIP Gold Foil Face Mask this was fine it had a ton of serum in it that I was able to jar up and use for a few days it was really sticky though. Not my favorite mask ever.

Repurchase: No

Mario Badescu Super Peptide Serum I liked this while I had it it was a nice texture.

Repurchase: Maybe

Belif Moisturizing Eye Bomb this is really nice and moisturizing it feels quite nice under my eyes but it doesn’t have any anti-aging benefits so even though I quite like it I wouldn’t want to use it long term.

Repurchase: Maybe

Tony Moly I’m Aloe Sheet Mask these are nice. They don’t do anything special except be cool and moisturizing but sometimes that all you need.

Repurchase: No

Random (2)

FCS Spa Mist in Fresh Start this was fun you spray it into the stream of the shower and it makes it kinda smell spa like and it is really nice.

Repurchase: No it was a nice treat but not needed

Yuni Shower Sheets I keep these in my car and travel bags to use as wet wipes and body wipes and what ever I need them for they are really nice and big and thick and smell nice but they are super wet so not the best if you get anything like messy or sticky on your hands or something.

Repurchase: Maybe

Home Scents (2)

Bath and Body Works Cereal Marshmallow Bar Candle one of my favorite candles ever the scent was amazing and the scent throw was also amazing. I forgot to take a picture of this and threw it out sorry.

Repurchase: If they brought it back yes

Lichen & Limestone Candle in Aces this was very dark academia scent vibes and the crackling was really nice. I don’t really like these candles though because the wicks are never set properly so when you get to the last 1/3 of the candle the wick starts moving around and it ruins the candle you can’t burn it because it isn’t really safe to do so and that’s a real shame.

Repurchase: No

Lip (1)

Essence Lip Care Lip Serum this was sticky and it didn’t sink in and I really just didn’t care for it at all. Also the wand is shorter then the tube so you can’t reach the bottom.

Repurchase: No

Makeup (1)

Lancome Lash Idole Mascara this was fine it dried out super fast though. It didn’t make my eyes itchy like a lot of lancome mascaras do. I prefer a natural bristle brush not the rubber ones so this is not ideal for me.

Repurchase: No

Lotion (1)

FCS Aloe Me Whipped Cream in Namastay Home this was really nice summer lotion super light nice light scent cooling. Really nice.

Repurchase: Maybe

Bodycare (2)

By/ Rosie Jane Everday Body Oil in Wake the F*ck Up this was a nice body oil it was extra greasy but it did soak in really well and quickly the scent was also really nice it came out a lot more in the oil then in the body wash.

Repurchase: No too expensive

Soap & Glory The Real Zing Body Scrub this was a good enough body scrub I liked the texture I liked the scent I like the Tree Hut ones more.

Repurchase: No

Perfume (1)

Clean Classic Rain this kinda smelled like laundry it was too light and clean for my tastes.

Repurchase: No

Declutter (1)

Ulta Beauty Pixar Finding Nemo Body Lotion in Berry Sorbet I really couldn’t stand the scent of this it was more floral and powdery then berry.

This was a terrible month the 3absolutel worst paid versus spent ratio and the second least used items and second least value. Not great. I am still on track to hit my goals for the year and hoping to really use alot over the next few months.

Total This Month: 33

Total: 163

Approx Value This Month: $123.51

Approx Paid This Month: $51.34

Approx Total Value: $1758.78

Approx Total Paid: $356.36

Still overall on reducing the hoard which is great.

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FabFitFun Box Fall 2023

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FabFitFun Box

Cost: $54.99 a Season Annual/$59.99 Seasonal

Cycle: Every Season/4x a year

What is it: Every season FabFitFun sends 6 to 8 items valued at $300+. Annual members get to customize their entire box as well as the option to swap out for credit to shop with instead of getting a box. Annual members also get add-ons and faster shipping and earlier access to customizations.

Seasonal Members get to pick 4 of their items as well as the option to swap out their box for credit to shop with as well.

I wasn’t super thrilled about the options this season it felt like a mish mash of leftover items and then I totally forgot all the things I picked. But now that it is here I am actually pretty excited about it.

Frank Body Cacao Coffee Scrub

Full Size: 200 g

Full Size Cost: $20

I don’t really love the frank body scrubs they are so messy and I hate having to wash my shower after I take a shower. .They usually smell really good though this one is a chocolate cake coffee scent so that should be nice.

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in Vanilla Beige

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Unfortunately I thought this was the clear one when I choose it. I would not have choose it if I had know this was a tinted one I don’t prefer tinted balms but I will use it all the same because I have it.

Vegamour Gro Dry Shampoo

Full Size: 112 g

Full Size Cost: $36

I picked this solely because I am almost out of Dry Shampoo. I see ads for Vegamour all the time but its always seemed shady to me so now I will get to see for myself. This is supposed to make your hair look thicker and fuller too.

Alex + Ani Emerald Flex Cuff

Full Size Cost: $45

I bought this thinking I was going to give it away as a gift but it is actually really cute on and I am definitely going to keep it. It is adjustable but pretty small and stiff which is ideal for me but might be problematic for most people so that is something to keep in mind.

Short Stories Travel Blanket

Full Size Cost: $68

I picked this because I always like the idea of a travel blankets but they are never right too big to pack right not soft all sorts of things. Now this is pretty ridiculous at that price point like crazy this is super soft but pretty small and thin so I will have to see how i get on with it on my next trip. This is also a repeat item that Fab Fit Fun has done before which is I don’t know how I feel about that.

Little Korboose by April Nemeth Woven Throw Blankey

Full Size Cost: $60

I don’t remember choosing two blankets that’s pretty dumb on my part this isn’t soft it feels like canvas something that should be outside.

Ricola Throat Balm Caramel Flavor

Full Size: 34 drops

Full Size Cost: $6.79

Sample Size: 6 drops

Value: $1.20

Every now and than Fab Fit Fun will throw in a random promo item as like a little ad/bonus. With cold season rapidly approaching this will be nice to have on hand. Ricola stuff usually tastes pretty good too.

Well I ended up being happier than I though I was going to be with this box even though the choices really sucked this season and the prices are ridiculously overinflated for the 2 blankets.

Value: $254.20

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Macy’s Beauty Box August 2023

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Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon with a purchase amount which I hate (SUCH A DOWNGRADE), 5 deluxe samples and 1 bonus sample. Why not just say 6? I don’t get it. Lately we have been getting between 6 and 8 items per month you never really know how many things you are going to get.

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.

This is all new stuff for a change so that is really nice. Macy’s has been slacking a bit for awhile now so it is good to see.

Diana Madison Beauty The Glow Factor Sheet Mask

Full Size: 5 masks

Full Size Cost: $40

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $8

Never heard of this brand before. I am sure this is a really nice mask I will pass it on to someone else they will get good use out of it.

Skin Gym Red Carpet VIP Gold Foil Face Mask

Full Size: 1 Mask

Full Size Cost: $8

I like the Skin gym brand well enough so this will be fun to use I might try to use this today actually while I’m working. My skin has been not its best lately.

Lancome Clarifique Pro-Solution

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $19.83

I am actually really excited to try this it is supposed to help with acne spots and pores and those are things i still mainly have my problems with so this is going to be a really cool thing to try out since I wouldn’t spend the money to try.

Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $76

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $10.64

This is a moisturizer I don’t always get on with Khiels products but I will give a go all the same. It doesn’t appear to have a scent which is good I hate when there’s a scent to fancy moisturizer.

Kopari Moisture Whipped Ceramide Cream

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $14

I haven’t gotten the chance to really try anything from Kopari. I don’t love that they put two face moisturizers in the same box but it is what it is this has a nice texture but seems like it is going to be heavy I will probably hold this off until the winter.

Giorgio Armani My Way Parfum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $110

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $4.40

I forgot how expensize this perfume was. I haven’t ever tried it but have wanted to this is totally coming on my next trip with me.

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Perfume

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $3.40

I like the way this perfume smells I almost bought a full size once so I will happily use this up its very feminine but not too flowery.

Skincare Headband

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $5

A purple terrycloth skincare headband I feel like everyone who likes or uses these kind of things already has one but its nice to get fresh ones.

This is a much better box than last month for sure. Better items that I will use and a higher value.

Total Value: $73.27

Skincare: 5

Makeup: 0

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

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