What’s In My Trash? September 2025

This was a great month for me this is hopefully the tipping point and i can Hit my goal before the end of the year I am 24 items away from having reduced my collection but 10% this year which is huge for me.


Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum I don’t really care for this brand and kinda just trying to use up things I have as I find them.

Repurchase: No

Perricone MD Retinol Recovery Overnight Moisturizer this was meh not that great didn’t love the fragrance.

Repurchase: No

Lancome Clarifique Pro-Solution this was not good it didn’t work at all.

Repurchase: No

Feel Enzymatic Exfoliating Cleanser this was fine.

Repurchase: No

Avya Daily Essentials Honey + Amber Deep Cleansing Exfoliating Scrub this was also fine but I liked it slightly less than the Feel one.

Repurchase: No

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution like this a lot it really does do some nice skin resurfacing.

Repurchase: Yes

Origins Checks and Balances Milky Oil Cleanser this kinda stung my eyes and didn’t really break down makeup super well.

Repurchase: No

By/ Rosie Jane Everyday Deodorant in Wake the F*ck Up I like the scent of this but I don’t think its really effective as a deodorant.

Repurchase: No

Ashland Sunlit Mandarin Candle this was the never-ending candle it burned so long. The scent dissipated really fast like after the first burn but if you are just looking for the glow this is a great deal I got so many long burns out of this and they are always on sale at Micheal’s for like $2.

Repurchase: Maybe in a different scent

Grace & Ivy Candle Co. Wax Melt in Simply Fall this smells really good and super fall vibes loved it.

Repurchase: Yes

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Lucky Vibes this was super sweet smelling.

Repurchase: Yes

Homesick Lemongrass Breeze Candle this was an ok candle nice scent but light. I don’t think the cost is justified.

Repurchase: No

Grace & Ivy Candle Co. Wax Melt in Sweet Harvest this was good very sweet and fall-y with the cranberries.

Repurchase: Maybe

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in Vanilla Beige loved this it is so comfortable and it tastes and smells good and the color is nice.

Repurchase: Yes

4imprint Lip Balm I loved this chapstick it was a vanilla peppermint and was really good. I got this as a sample from one of those companies that prints logos on products but I’m not going to order 100 lip balms. But like if that is something you need to do highly recommenced.

Repurchase: Unfortunately No

Tarte Maracuja Miracle Mist this was a really good setting spray it did make my make up last longer not as long as a some more high intensity spray but it also made my skin look nice.

Repurchase: Yes

Jeffree Star Mini Liquid Lip in Abused I used this a bunch but it is dried out not I love the grey blue color.

Repurchase: Yes

Jeffree Star Mini Liquid Lip in Titanic this is super long lasting and comfortable for a metallic but I don’t wear a color like this enough to justify replacing it.

Repurchase: No

It Cosmetics Lash Blowout Mascara this was a really nice mascara I liked it made my lashes really long and fanned out.

Repurchase: Yes

Lancome Idole Ultra Precise Waterproof Liner in 01 Glossy Black I have a love hate with this eyeliner. It is so liquidy which makes it so hard to work with and it bleeds a ton. But it is super black and very long wearing.

Repurchase: No

Marc Anthony Nourishing Argan Oil Deep Hydrating Conditioning Treatment I don’t love this one I like the other formulas more. I would use it again if I had it but I wouldn’t seek it out.

Repurchase: No

Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in California I don’t like this color two baby pink on me.

Nyx Soft Matte Metallic Lip Cream in California I don’t like this color anymore in metallic then in matte.

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Train Bleu I don’t really enjoy the deep purple lipsticks to much anymore and since this does not dry down it gets on everything and is not worth it to me.

Belle En Argent Auteur Creme Lip Color in I’ll Bring Dessert this was fine it broke and I have 1 million lipsticks similar so not trying to fix it.

Nyx Suede Lipstick in STFU I just don’t love the formula enough to keep a color I would rarely use.

Physicians Formula The Healthy Lip Velvet Liquid Lipstick in Tu-lip Treatment this one has a weird texture.

Hot Topic Harley Quinn & The Skull Bags Pigmented Lip Gloss in Red I just don’t need or want a super pigmented red lip gloss.


I really have to try to keep the same energy though the next three months and I can actually hit my goals for the year.

Total This Month: 28

Total: 232

Approx Value This Month: $213.62

Approx Paid This Month: $54.95

Approx Total Value: $1,879.40

Approx Total Paid: $598.30

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Walmart Fall 2025 Beauty Box Subscription Box Review

Walmart Beauty Box

Cost: $6.98

Cycle: Every Quarter/Season

What is it: Every season Walmart sends a little sample products of all sorts of health and beauty type items. It used to be a free sample box with $5 shipping. But they have now changed it to a $6.98 box with free shipping with the promise of better and more full size items.


It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product

Full Size: 2 oz

Full Size Cost: $13

This is a great leave-in so I’m pretty thrilled to get a full travel size of it.

OGX Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo

Full Size: 3 oz

Full Size Cost: $3.79

I don’t love that we only got the shampoo I hate not having a matching set.

MakeUp Eraser

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $12

This is a full mini size of the makeup eraser which is really great its the perfect size to wash your face and travel with. I have a ton of these and I use them.

Addias Energy Drive Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $24.87

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Total Value: $0.60

This is a bit unisex but leaning to fresh and masculine for me personally.

Milani Conceal + Perfect Blur Out Smoothing Primer

Full Size: 0.81 oz

Full Size Cost: $13.97

Sample Size: 0.059 oz

Total Value: $1.02

This is normally a potted primer and it is pretty thick and hard as most blurring primers are so I don’t know that this is the best format to present this sample. but it’ll be fun to try on a short trip.

Physicians Formula Diamond Mascara in Black Diamond

Full Size: 8.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $9.98

Sample Size: 2.3 ml

Total Value: $2.70

Always fun to get a mini of a drug store mascara.

Covergirl Clean Invisible Foundation

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $6.88

Sample Size: 16 x 0.57ml

Total Value: $0.13

I love Covergirl foundations. I am only valuing this at $0.13 because you are only going to really shade match to 1 maybe two of these so you can’t really use the whole 9.12 ml of foundation. I find these foundations to be super breatheable on the skin.


This season’s box was great and back to the quality and sizes that I am use to from Walmart. Super Happy.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $33.24

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 3

Hair Care: 2

Tools: 1

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 3

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Macy’s Beauty Box September 2025

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.


Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream Hydrating Moisturizer

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $54

Sample Size: 7.5 ml

Value: $8.10

I love this moisturizer it is so light and comfortable on the skin and hydrating but it has no actives or real effects so I can’t justify the cost.

Clarins Total Eye Lift

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $95

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $19

I don’t really get on with Clarins products I just don’t find them to be effective for me. Eye cream is expensive though and I am really running low so its always nice to have back ups.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

Full Size: 6 oz

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 1 oz

Value: $6.33

I don’t like this cream but I know it is well loved.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm

Full Size: 50 g

Full Size Cost: $42

Sample Size: 10 g

Value: $8.40

I hate this cleansing balm it is really sticky and does not break down makeup at all.

YSL Loveshine Plumping Lip Oil Gloss in 44 Nude

Full Size: 6 ml

Full Size Cost: $40

Sample Size: 1.4 ml

Value: $9.33

I’m not really a gloss girl.

Tortoise Shell Comb

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $3

This is cute and useful!


Pretty boring box this month.

Total Value: $54.16

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 5

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