What’s in My Trash? March 2023

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Better month I feel like I caught up alot I’m only behind $55ish dollars on my goal which is better then I was doing last month. Also I feel like alot less stuff came into my hoard this month which is also great.

Skincare (4)

Beauty Bio The Zen Bubble Gel Cream this was nice I liked it I like gel moisturizers but I would not spend $65 on this it is just too much.

Repurchase: No

Purlisse Blue Lotus 4-in-1 Cleansing Milk this I did not like I really don’t care for creamy face washes.

Repurchase: No

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Lavender this is fine I like face sprays and these are cheap enough.

Repurchase: Yes

Lush Tea Tree Water Toner this is a long time favorite that I have used for years it is really great for for when my skin is breaking out it is really really great for body break outs.

Repurchase: Yes

Random (1)

This Works Stress Check Mood Manager I used this in my car as an air fresher it was fine. It did not destress me.

Repurchase: No

Home Scents (6)

Trix Tin Candle, I don’t like these tin candles you can’t see the flame and they don’t have a good Scent throw.

Repurchase: No

Trix Candle this has no scent throw the same story as all the other candles from this line just trying to get through them at this point.

Repurchase: No

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Gingerbread Marshmallow this was nothing special I am on my last wallflower and I have no intentions of buying more in the future. Sometimes I get them for free in which case I will use them but I won’t be buying them anymore.

Repurchase:

Lucky Charms Milk Bottle Candle same as above. Also this was really hard to light at the bottom because of the shape of the glass I ended up using it on the wax warmer.

Repurchase: No

Petrichor Ink Refreshing Body Mist in Mami Wata this is technically a body mist but I use a lot of body mists as just room sprays because they don’t last long enough on the skin. This was fine it lasted me for a really long time.

Repurchase: No

Unplugged Book Box Candle in Rush I really liked this the jar is adorable it fits well on my book shelf tiny candle though burns through really really fast.

Repurchase: No

Lip (2)

Dionis Goat Milk Lip Balm in Sweet Berry this was fine I like that they don’t get melty in the car.

Repurchase: Yes

Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy Lip Treatment a realy favorite lip balm of mine I just go through them so fast for how pricey they are.

Repurchase: Yes

Makeup (1)

Ciate Wonder Wand Mascara this was very dry and not very impressive.

Repurchase: No

Bodycare (1)

FCS Perfume Oil in Billie Jean this was really nice super sweet smelling I really liked it.

Repurchase: Maybe these are usually pretty limited edition

Haircare (3)

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Zero Conditioner I have been using this little thing of shampoo and conditioner to try and fade dye out of my hair this conditioner is fine it isn’t anything that special I don’t think it made my hair less frizzy.

Repurchase: No

Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Zero Shampoo this isb’t something I would normally use it made my hair dry and I was just using it to try and get as much color out of my hair as I could.

Repurchase: No

FCS Deep Conditioner in Hellraisin Bran I love these they are so creamy and moisturizing and this smells so good.

Repurchase: Yes

Declutter (3)

Laura Mercier Velour Extreme Matte Lipstick in Fresh didn’t care for this color.

Mac Satin Lipstick in Viva Glam II didn’t care for this color it is way to light for me.

Laura Mercier The Perfect Cream Multi-Tasking Moisturizer this was kinda sticky and so overly scented I just cannot.

Good showing this month I caught up alot and just need to keep pushing through. Also only one category of all my categories went up which is amazing I do want an over all decrease so that is fantastic.

Total This Month: 22

Total: 59

Approx Value This Month: $223.18

Approx Paid This Month: $52.33

Approx Total Value: $544.52

Approx Total Paid: $115.74

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Macy’s Beauty Box March 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.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel

Full Size: 7.85 ml

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $4.20

I don’t use brow gel but this is so tiny and cute!

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Beso

Full Size: 3 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $12

These are some of my favorite liquid lipsticks the formula and colors are so great. They are long wearing I really love them.

Korres Foaming Cream Cleanser

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $3.73

I feel like I have tried this and hated it but I can’t remember so I guess I will try it again.

Laura Geller Prep Stick Lip Scrub

Full Size: 4.5 g

Full Size Cost: $21

Well this is full size which is nice and it smells fruity but it it isn’t super scrubby looking or feeling when I rubbed it on my hand so I don’t have high hopes that this will be that good.

Rachel Zoe Fearless Perfume

This came totally empty and customer service is such a pain with Macy’s that I don’t want to fight over a $2 perfume sample.

Nudestix Magnetic Luminous Eye Color in Nudity

Full Size: 3 g (plus mirrored case and sharpener)

Full Size Cost: $27

Sample Size: 2.5 g

Value: $20

I have a few of these and they are really great I just don’t use shadow sticks enough to justify opening and keeping this knowing it is in a brown shade similar to ones I already have open. But they are really great quality and this is almost full size.

You Are Amazing Post-it Notes

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $3

This is random but useful. It is totally something you could get at the dollar store but it feels pretty high quality so I will give it more value then that sometimes these random things they include are so so cheap feeling. It is cute it isn’t my taste.

This was a really good box like im not even mad about them empty perfume. I will say their shipping is all over the place the February box came on March 1st and this came 14 days later like what why.

Total Value: $63.93

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 3

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 3

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Macy’s Beauty Box February 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 was a packed box for sure.

Lip Printed Reusable Makeup Wipes

Full Size: 7 Wipes

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 2 Wipes

Value: $5.72

These aren’t Makeup Eraser brand but I would bet money they were private labeled by them for Macy’s they feel the exact same. Makeup Eraser had a pattern like this at one point they are even trimmed and stitched exactly the same. So I am going to use a mini makeup eraser set as a value thing because they are identical. These aren’t my favorite things to remove my makeup with because I like to use makeup remover but they are super soft so I will use them with makeup removed even though that kinda stains them. I love getting reusable practical items in boxes.

Barbor Ampoule Concentrates Perfect Glow

Full Size: 14 ml/7 ampoules

Full Size Cost: $42.90

We have gotten sets like this from this brand at least 2 times before but they haven’t repeated the actual type so that is good. These are crazy expensive for something that you do have long enough to see lasting results. I don’t care for this packaging either I know it is supposed to be more hygienic and keep the ingredients fresher but I am always scared they are going to shatter when I open them and it is kinda wasteful.

Lancome Lash Idole Mascara

Full Size: 8 ml

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 2.5 ml

Value: $9.38

I don’t typically care for Lancome mascara they usually make my eyes a little itchy. So I am just going to pass this on to some one who I’m sure would be more excited to have it I have plenty of mascaras.

Paco Rabanne Fame Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $106

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $3.18

I am always struck by khow expensive Paco Rabanne Fragrances are. The bottles are super cute, I didn’t know that they made women’s perfume so I am excited to try this it has almost a spring vibe.

Nyx Butter Gloss in Creme Brulee

Full Size: 8 ml

Full Size Cost: $5

Sample Size: 4.7 ml

Value: $2.94

Everytime they do this it annoys me. This is a $5 lipgloss you can’t include the full size really making this mini size packaging has to cost more then just including a full size. These glosses are beloved I don’t care for them they are very sticky and not my thing. This color is also pretty milky pink.

Lorac Single Eyeshadow in Primrose

Full Size: 0.7 g

Full Size Cost: $8

Full size which is great I can’t find this shade but opal looks pretty similar. I am pretty sure I own this shade in a Lorac palette or something very similar so I don’t need it and I rarely use singles.

Mineral Fusion Nail Polish in Wine Not?

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $9.99

These nail polishes are really streaky and awful. This is also really brown for a wine shade.

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Eye Base

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $58

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $11.60

Well that is ridiculous price. This is giving Special moisurizer for your elbow vibes because why exactly do I need a special eye primer for under my eyes? Like I’m going to try it but like why that is so extra and ridiculous.

Well the value and variety were certainly there this month so I can’t really complain even if alot of the items weren’t to my particular taste.

Total Value: $93.71

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 4

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

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