Author: nightmareb4

What’s In My Trash? May 2021

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This was a really bad month I did not use up alot of things at all. So let’s get into it this one will be a quick one for a change.

Skincare (8)

Follain Eye Cream I hated this so much. If you have sensitive skin run far away. So I had some irritation under my eye and I thought this would soothe it. It did not it burned like crazy. Even when I didn’t have irritation it just felt harsh. I ended up using it all over my face to just get it used up really quickly.

Repurchase: No

Dermalogica Clear Start Breakout Clearing Booster this was pretty good for a spot treatment I liked it. It was really runny but I think that was partially a packaging problem because the full size is packaged differently.

Repurchase: Maybe

Beekman 1802 Dream Booster Bakuchiol Beta-Retinol Serum (x3) this is pretty decent for a beta retinol I just prefer a non beta retinol I feel like the result as more impactful and faster. But it you have sensitive skin this would be great for you and it is a good price.

Repurchase: No

Naturally Good For You Balance & Boost Serum well this is not a serum it is a moisturizer and it was really good for redness relief and my blemishes but it smells like Elmer’s glue and I hated using it because of that. It was also sticky.

Repurchase: No

Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover Towelettes I thought I would love these since I love the take the day off line for taking off my makeup but these fell short for me they are a bit too oily for what I want in a wipe but they also don’t take off really full on make up or mascara and eyeliner so these aren’t right for me.

Repurchase: No, unfortunately I have a ton of these because I bought them on a super good sale I may end up giving some packs away.

The Crème Shop Caffeine Eye Sheet Mask this was nice very refreshing. Stayed on well.

Repurchase: Maybe

Home Scents (5)

Victoria Secret Pink Yuzu + Sea Salt Candle I loved this it smelled so good and yuzu-y and the scent was so strong that I could smell it the next day.

Repurchase: Yes

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Coconut Cream Pie this was fine it was unimpressive really.

Repurchase: No

Huntington Home Essential Oil Wax Melt in Lemon & Ginger this was not worth the $2. The melts were only good for one melt each they couldn’t be reused and they smelled good but they were not worth it.

Repurchase: No

Bath and Body Works Fine Fragrance Mist in Gingerbread Latte I always use these as room scents because why not. This was nice it smelled like gingerbread.

Repurchase: Maybe

Juice Sugar Fix Candle this had no scent throw at all.

Repurchase: No, it was a gift with purchase anyway you can’t buy it

Lip (2)

Victoria Secret Balm Addict Moisturizing Lip Balm I hated this it was really stick and not at all balmy or hydrating.

Repurchase: No

Weleda Skin Food Lip Butter I really did not like this it was really slick but some how really drying at the same time and I really found the yellow tint to be unappealing.

Repurchase: No

Makeup (2)

Maybelline Great Lash in Wink of Pink this was surprisingly great I hate that it was limited edition. This really coated my lashes and made them pink with out needing a million layers which is often a priblem with colored mascaras.

Repurchase: Yes

Apocalyptic Beauty Badass Setting Spray in Green Tea this is such a good setting spray it really holds on makeup well and the scents are all really great.

Repurchase: Yes

Lotion (1)

Rituals The Ritual of Happy Buddha Recovery Hand Balm this was a really interesting texture it was really a balmy feeling lotion. The scent was really strong though and the cedarwood in this kinda overshadowed the orange and I didn’t love that but it was a good hand cream.

Repurchase: No

Bodycare (4)

Dr.Teals Pure Epsom Salt in Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil these are good and cheap and I like that because I can use a lot in a bath to get the really good soothing effects without feeling like I am wasting it.

Repurchase: Yes

Fortune Cookie Soap Company Shimmer Body Wash in Fairytales & Make Believe I don’t really need my body wash to have shimmer in it but this all washed away and didn’t stick so it was fine. This didn’t have a strong scent and I like really scented body washes do this was just not for me but it was tiny it lasted like a week a little less? It was fine.

Repurchase: No

Fortune Cookie Bath Bomb? I don’t know which on this is. It was fun though it changed from yellow to green to blue with was fun and it had a lotion bar/ bath melt in the center so it was nice to rub on my skin and I felt so moisturized and smooth after.

Repurchase: Maybe

Skintimate Moisturizing Shave Gel in Raspberry Rain this was terrible it was dry it rinsed off way to quickly and it did not help me get a smooth nice shave.

Repurchase: No

Haircare (1)

Beauty & Pin-Ups Fearless Hair Rescue Masque this was a great hair mask I really liked it it made my hair feel super soft and healthy.

Repurchase: Yes

Declutter (2)

Physcian’s Formula Glide on Gel Eyeliner in Black Velvet life is too short for mediocre black eyeliner. It is black and soft but it isn’t long wearing and it does smudge so bye bitch.

FCS SPF 15 Shimmer Sunscreen Stick in Golden Hour I don’t this this was doing anything in terms of sun protection and it was really hard to apply and I just don’t like it.

Well I really did poorly this month. I didn’t use up much or any high value items.

Total This Month: 25

Total: 183

Approx Value This Month: $198.24

Approx Paid This Month: $13.47

Approx Total Value: $1408.22

Approx Total Paid: $261.66

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Boxycharm May 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Boxycharm

Cost: $25

Cycle: Every Month

What is it:

Boxycharm sends out 4 to 5 full size items every month which makes it really unique among the  boxes I subscribe to. It is a nice change to get all full size products especially for $25 which is usually less then the cost of one item in the box. Boxycharm also joined the customization train and you can choose between a few items to have one in your box for the month. I really like that because Boxycharm was getting to the point where I was only liking one thing in my box and even though the value was there the fun wasn’t anymore.

If you would like to subscribe you can use my referral link HERE. I don’t get anything other then points but would really appreciate it but do as you feel comfortable you are also welcome to use the link in the header that leads to the regular homepage.

You can also review your products and get “charms” which are their versions of points that you can use as money off in their shop.

This was a really great box this month so much fancy skincare.

Murad City Skin Overnight Detox Moisturizer

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $74

This was my choice for the month. This is a newer product from Murad so that is always nice to get new things in boxes. This is supposed to have antioxidants in it to fight against pollution and blue light. Idk how true all that is but I was not oassing up the chance to try a $74 dollar moisturizer.

Skin Inc My Daily Dose of Uplift

Full Size: 20 ml

Full Size Cost: $65

I have seen these Skin inc bottles for so long in various formulas but I never knew anything about them. This is an anti-aging one with collagen and HA and Coenzyme q10. so this is really cool but I can also tell I will use this up really fast if it lasts me more then a month I would be shocked it isn’t even a whole ounce.

Beekman 1802 Dewy Eyed Illuminating Eye Serum

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Beekman has like captured my interest hardcore. So this was an amazing surprise to get in this box and will 100% be the next eye cream I use after my current one. The Beekman packaging is so extra but so fun and special but also I wish they had a an option to get it with out all the crazy packaging because I know that would bring the price down enough to make it accessible.

Ciate Shadowflip in Ember

Full Size: 1.2 ml

Full Size Cost: $20

This is not nearly as pretty or shift as any that I own from indie brands and it is not as opaque and easy to work with as the Stila ones. This is also tiny so I’m sure I can use it up but like it is very much a let down of a color and formula. Swatched Below.

Sophia + Mabelle Hydrating Hybrid 2 in 1 Lipstick Balm in Topless

Full Size: 3.5 g

Full Size Cost: $18

This does feel really nice on my lips but I am not sold on this color at all. It is very light and weird. But I will see if I can grow used to it since it is so comfortable feeling.

This was a really good month I really really happy with all of the skincare I got this month.

Total: $219

Total Value to Me: $219

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Macy’s Beauty Box May 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (sometimes $10), 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.

The cool thing about the coupon is that it is good in stores and online also Macy’s does have sales and $5 products so if you are strategic you can score a free product every month. Depending on your state you may still have to pay tax but it is still basically free.

I know I missed posting in April but it just came so late and it just was too much to get it done and it was a really meh box anyway.

The coupon has changed again and now it is $5 off of $20 which still no. Bring back the $5 and $10 off coupons that ridiculous I don’t want to have to spend money to use the coupon especially since I have noticed the boxes getting worse in type and size of items being sent. I may cancel if this trend continues on thru the year.

Marc Jacobs Perfect Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $96

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.88

This smells so much more floral than I was expecting. Not for me.

High Beauty High Maintenance Peeling Mask

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $46

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $18.40

This has cannabis seed oil in it which is really soothing on the skin and that could pair really well with an exfoliant. Cool to get a very on trend new brand I do really like that.

Bare Minerals Ageless 10% Phyto-Retinol Night Concentrate

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $62

Sample Size: 8 ml

Value: $16.53

I have always been really curious about this line from Bare Minerals but it is so expensive that I would never try it. I am really excited for this.

Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14.17

I love the Vitamin C line from Sunday Riley it works so well for my skin and I really see results from it. I really hoard their products.

Elemis Peptide 4 Overnight Radiance Peel

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $34

First of all holy shit expensive. I wonder how this compares to the Sunday Riley one which I didn’t really love.

Urban Decay All-Nighter Face Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $36

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $6

Oohh very excited for this I love All-nighter setting spray. This has a very interesting texture really thin and light and cooling but also really sticky at the same time.

The value is still here with this bag it just feels like less value then usual just a perception thing really.

Total Value: $91.98

Skincare: 4

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 5

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