What’s In My Trash? December 2025

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OMG I actually did it for the first time in years I met my goal for the year I got my 10% reduction I am so excited. Official wrap up stats to come in a future post for sure but lets in into December I used up the most stuff this month out of the whole year.

Skincare (14)

Buttah Tea Tree and Aloe Mask Scrub this was a good enough face scrub but nothing special.

Repurchase: No

Honey Jarret Clean Whip Cleanser I don’t really like cream cleansers I feel like they never really get my skin clean and leave a film.

Repurchase: No

Trilogy Microbiome Complexion Renew Serum this was so tiny I can’t say that it did anything.

Repurchase: No

Sally Face Pack this made my face really dry and sticky.

Repurchase: No

Dr. Brandt Micro Dermabrasion Renewing Age-Defying Face Exfoliator this was good I love how fine the grit is.

Repurchase: No its very expensive

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment I really hated this it was thick and hard to use. I have some samples in a tube so I want to give it one more shot and see if the packaging was the problem and if it isn’t then I will declutter all the samples I have.

Repurchase: No

Perricone MD Smoothing & Brightening Under Eye Cream this was a fine eye cream I liked it I have a hard time believing that it is worth $125 dollars.

Repurchase: No

Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser this had 2 uses in it but I loved the design of the sample with the little flip top so cute. This was pretty good really fine and scrubby.

Repurchase: No

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Cream this was fine a little sticky not super hydrating not as good as the retinol one which is my favorite.

Repurchase: No

Aceology Probiotic Restoring Biodegradable Mask I like these masks they feel really comfortable and nourishing.

Repurchase: No, they are expensive

Summer Fridays Midnight Ritual Retinol x2 as far as retinols go this is not a very potent one at all.

Repurchase: No

Codage Masque Micro-Peeling Mask this was pretty good it did leave my skin smoother but also a little dry though.

Repurchase: No

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Makeup Removing Towelettes I really don’t use wipes often it takes me 6 to 8 months to get through a full pack of wipes. I primarily use wipes when I’m traveling and then I will bring mini packs but I like these they are pretty gentle and they stay wet in the package for many months.

Repurchase: Yes

Sweet And Shimmer Unscented Wipes these are fine I have a few packs I just need to use them up.

Repurchase: No

Random (2)

Refreshments Breezy Deodorant in Pacific Fizz this was fine I like a natural deodorant in the winter or when I’m just bopping about at home but not something I would use for activities or in the heat that’s for sure. This is a defunct I think Ipsy brand and I’m not subscribed to that and haven’t been in years so I wouldn’t or couldn’t get this again.

Repurchase: No

Mineral Fusion Nail Polish Remover this was not a good nail polish remover it in no way compares to acetone.

Repurchase: No

Home Scents (6)

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Hanukkah this is my favorite scent of wallflower.

Repurchase: Yes

ScentSationals Wax Melt in Pumpkin Apple Muffins this was a surprisingly really great wax melt really great scent throw.

Repurchase: Yes

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Cookie this was awful no scent throw what so ever.

Repurchase: No

FCS Scent Diffuser in Cabin Fever this was nice kinda sweet glad I used it up.

Repurchase: No

Sand & Fog Winter Berry Candle this was a cute candle but not a great scent throw. And did not burn for a long time at all.

Repurchase: No

Woolzies Essential Oil Blend in Spiced Chai this did smell like chai but the scent went away quick. I am just not an oil girl so as I’m just trying to get through the ones I have and get them moved out.

Repurchase: No

Lip (1)

Carmex Lip Balm this is one of my favorite lip balms I like the flavored ones too.

Repurchase: Yes

Makeup (3)

Benefit Bad Gal Bounce Mascara I really liked this mascara but it dried out really fast. This is an expensive mascara so I don’t know that I can justify the cost for such a short amount of use.

Repurchase: Maybe

Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara I do not like this as much as the regular Caution Mascara this brush is really tiny and hard to work with.

Repurchase: No

COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Color Correcting Primer + Serum, Redness I have tried two version of this primer now and hated both of them they are so thick and so pigmented and just not for me.

Repurchase: No

Lotion (1)

Palmer’s Tahitian Vanilla Cream this was a really creamy vanilla instead of a sweet vanilla it was a thick lotion it was good. I accidentally included the picture in bodycare.

Repurchase: Maybe

Bodycare (4)

Lush Peachy Bath Bomb this smelled really good and turned the water hot pink which was fun but it also stained my hands a little which is not great.

Repurchase: No

FCS Bath Sugar in Main Squeeze I like some salts in a bath makes it more relaxing.

Repurchase: No the company shut down

Kopari Golden Aura Body Oil not my favorite oil it is really thick and doesn’t sink in super well.

Repurchase: No

Maelys Get Dreamy Overnight Toning Body Whip so annoyingly this does kind of work. It isn’t magic it is a temporary effect of mild tightening but the scent I just can’t stand and it lingers for awhile. It isn’t an unpleasant sent I just do not like it and it is strong.

Repurchase: No

Haircare (5)

Arey Masque Deep Conditioner this was not enough for my hair so I really don’t know if it did anything. I just mixed it in with my regular conditioner.

Repurchase: No

dp Hue ACV Exfoliating Scalp Detox this was ok. It did exfoliate my scalp but it was so hard to rinse out and definitely wore my hair dye out faster when I used it.

Repurchase: No

FCS Argan Hair Shine Serum I like these they make my hair soft and shiny.

Repurchase: No they went out of business

AG Colour Savour Shampoo

AG Colour Savour Conditioner

I didn’t really love these they didn’t really do much for my hair they were color safe though I will give them that.

Repurchase: No

Declutter (6)

Essence Hydra Kiss Lip Oil in 05 Midnight Mystery this is sticky like a lip gloss and I don’t love that.

FCS Natural Deodorant in Sunkissed Babe I tried the paste is sticky and I didn’t like the feeling of trying to spread it and it is messy and this is just not for me.

Giorgio Armani Crema Nera Supreme Reviving Cream this is super thick and does not sink into my skin.

COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Color Correcting Primer + Serum and Moisturizer, Total Brightener

COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Color Correcting Primer + Serum, Dullness Reducer

I have tried to samples of different versions of this and hated both so I’m not interested in giving these ones a try.

Drunk Elephant O-Bloos Rosi Drops this is super pretty but way to light for my skin tone.

43 is alot of items that more then one a day and i felt like i wasn’t getting through anything this month.

Total This Month: 43

Total: 335

Approx Value This Month: $450.49

Approx Paid This Month: $73.69

Approx Total Value: $2,755.09

Approx Total Paid: $798.69

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Walmart Fall 2025 Beauty Box Subscription Box Review

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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.

This is legit my favorite box every time it comes around.

Dove Body Scrub in Himalayan Salt & Rose Oil

Full Size: 3.5 oz

Full Size Cost: $4.99

This is a really good scrub line. I can’t use this one because of the rose but I have other scents and they are a really fine gritty scrub and I like that.

Hi-Pro-Pac Keratin Protein No-Frizz Hair Intense Protein Treatment

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $1.77

I love a hair treatment pack especially when this is enough to get two uses out of for my hair.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel

Full Size: 200 ml

Full Size Cost: $11.97

Sample Size: 8 ml

Total Value: $0.48

I am sure I have tried this before. I will use it but i don’t love a face wash in a sachet it just is not a good distribution system.

Jergens Vanilla Crush Body Lotion

Full Size: 414 ml

Full Size Cost: $7.47

Sample Size: 29 ml

Total Value: $0.52

I love a vanilla body lotion this will for sure get used.

Palmer’s Tahitian Vanilla Cream

Full Size: 260 g

Full Size Cost: $13.97

Sample Size: 10 g

Total Value: $0.54

I am excited to try this I think I will use this tonight. I usually like Palmer’s products and this scent sounds really good.

Plum Beauty Facial Shaping Razors

Full Size: 3 Razors

Full Size Cost: $4.97

I do use facial razors like this for dermaplaning and its nice to not have to pay for them.

Essence Hydra Kiss Lip Oil in 05 Midnight Mystery

Full Size: 4 ml

Full Size Cost: $4.99

This is more a sticky gloss then a lip oil so I feel like I am going to end up decluttering it. But i will give it a try.

Not the best value but all really usable items that will get used up quickly which is great.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $18.26

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 1

Hair Care: 1

Tools: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 3

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 4

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 3

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Macy’s Beauty Box November 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.

Red Claw Clip

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $1.32

This is super cute. I will use it it is a little small for my amount of hair but it is very cute and festive.

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $146

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $4.38

I just don’t like this perfume but my mom does so I gave this to her.

Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $46

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7.67

This primer is fine. It isn’t my favorite its its not super glowy or pore filling there are just better primers especially considering this price point.

Elemis Superfood Glow Priming Moisturizer

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $58

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $19.33

I actually have this in a full size I use it regularly. It is super glowy almost shimmery but not quite. It makes my skin look healthy and summery. It feels good on the skin I don’t like to wear foundation and make up wears well over this so this is a great score for me because it is pricey.

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 7.5 ml

Value: $10.63

I feel like I have 100 samples of this and never use it.

Skin Gym Red Carpet VIP Gold Foil Eye Mask

Full Size: 5 Masks

Full Size Cost: $18

Sample Size: 1 Mask

Value: $3.60

I love eye masks so much. Can’t wait to try this.

This is the first good box in months, but the value is super low and doesn’t really give festive vibes.

Total Value: $46.93

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 3

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