What’s in My Trash? July 2022

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It doesn’t feel like I used up that much this month it has been such a hot busy summer that I’ve super been neglecting using stuff up.

Skincare (6)

It Cosmetics Hello Results Wrinkle-Reducing Daily Retinol Serum-in-Cream I really love this cream I love that I can get retinol in my moisturizer and that it doesn’t irritate my skin it isn’t to heavy or too light. It lasts a long time I really really love this.

Repurchase: Yes

C’est Moi Gentle Makeup Removing Wipes these were not good they were not super moist or that great at taking makeup off.

Repurchase: No

Beekman 1802 Milk Primer I hated this it was so so sticky and left such a terrible white cast. I just used it up as regular sunscreen as well as face sunscreen to use it up quicker. The pump mechanism also really sucked the tube didn’t go all the wat to the bottom so it would suck up air and then splurt out every where it was so messy and gross.

Repurchase: No

FCS & To All a Good Night Jelly Sleeping Mask this was fine I kinda just used it as a heavy gel moisturizer.

Repurchase: No

Exuviance Deep Clean Aha Cleanser this was fine. Nothing that special I just don’t care that much about expensive cleansers.

Repurchase: No

Leaders Pore-Scaling Black Aqua this is a very generic sheet mask its fine. I really am just trying to use sheet masks up I just always don’t want to It feels like work even though it isn’t.

Repurchase: No

Random (1)

Dove Advanced Care Deodorant in Sheer Cool so I thought I really liked this it is really gentle and smooth but it doesn’t work super well in the summer I feel like it wears off.

Repurchase: Yes

Home Scents (2)

Bath and Body Works Candle in Hot Fudge Drizzle this was good this was chocolately but not super strong.

Repurchase: No

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Bright Christmas Morning this was fine it was more bright then christmasy but also I feel like I can smell wallflowers for like the first 2 weeks and then the next 3 or 4 weeks I can’t smell them at all.

Repurchase: Maybe

Lip (3)

Chapstick Pink Lemonade this is like my favorite flavor of chapstick I really love it.

Repurchase: Yes

Shea Brand Shea Natural Lip Balm this is going to be a no from me the cardboard push up tube was too hard to use and got really messy. This was also unflavored which I just don’t care for.

Repurchase: No

Burt’s Bees Moisturizing Lip Mask this was oily and not that moisturizing.

Repurchase: No

Makeup (1)

Mac Studio Fix Mattifine 12hr Shine-Control Primer this broke me out so immediate hate.

Repurchase: No

Lotion (1)

Bath and Body Works Body Lotion in Havana Tropical Vanilla & Cherimoya I loved this the scent was so good it was very tropical vanilla and I love Cherimoya.

Repurchase: Yes

Bodycare (4)

Victoria Secret Soap & Skin Coconut Oil Dual-Phase Body Wash I hated this it was an actual liquid like water so it didn’t go far it spilled everywhere it didn’t lather well I hated it.

Repurchase: Never

Ulta Beauty Pixar Toy Story Body Wash in Lemon Meringue this was great I loved the scent and it was a good bodywash.

Repurchase: It was limited edition

Ulta Beauty Pixar Monsters Inc Body Wash in Salted Caramel this wasn’t as good as the other one it had absolutely no scent.

Repurchase: No

Dr.Teals Pure Epsom Salt in Glow & Radiance these are great soaks for muscle aches I like the other ones from this line more than this though. This didn’t leave my skin glowy it actually left it pretty dry.

Repurchase: No

Perfume (1)

FCS Fine Fragrance Mist in Banana Split this was fine it was sweet but it wore off really quick it was a good bumming around the house perfume.

Repurchase: No

Haircare (4)

Maui Moisture Sea Minerals Shampoo

Maui Moisture Sea Minerals Conditioner

These were not moisturizing enough for my hair despite the claims and these bottles were supper annoying to squeeze.

Repurchase: No

John Frieda Frizz Ease Daily Nourishment Moisturizing Conditioner I didn’t like the scent of this but it was fine otherwise.

Repurchase: No

FCS Hair Oil in The Greatest Thing I really love these hair oils they make my hair soft and smell good.

Repurchase: Yes

Declutter (6)

Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Bronzer Color in Bondi Bae this is too orange and too light.

Undone Beauty Water Bronzer in 230 Amber this was just weird and patchy and hard to use the color was fine but it was a pain in the ass to work with.

Pacifica Set & Protect Matte Sheer Setting Mist this was sticky and the sprayer was awful and no thank you.

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Mist SPF 55 I am allergic to this so I will have to pass this on to some one else which is a shame because it did feel fine nice and light on the skin.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Crush not into this color but I do like the formula.

Pink Lipps Lumi Balm Lip Tint in Dream this is just a bright pink glossy balm situation that is just not my vibe at all.

Another bad month that didn’t hit goals. Not going well this year. more categories then not this month stayed flat or decreased so that is really good.

Total This Month: 29

Total: 202

Approx Value This Month: $270.34

Approx Paid This Month: $43.64

Approx Total Value: $2,205.82

Approx Total Paid: $384.97

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Macy’s Beauty Box July 2022

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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 (that used to it) 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.

Interesting box this month since we got 4 fragrance samples which are usually the most inexpensive samples to include but let’s get into it.

Color Changing Iced Coffee Cup

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $5

This actually feels like pretty decent quality and I use these like crazy to this is great for me and seasonally appropriate for July.

Skylar Vanilla Sky Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.55

Skylar Coconut Cove Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.55

I have wanted to try this brand the scents all sound so good and the aesthetic is fantastic and dreamy. These are very sweet and warm which is a vice I really like even though it isn’t quite my summer profile these I know are two really popular ones so it would make sense for these to be the ones to include.

Versace Eros Parfum

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $72

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $0.72

This is a really nice cologne. It smells very summery but also very intense at the same time.

Versace Bright Crystal Perfume

Full Size: 90 ml

Full Size Cost: $99

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $1.10

This is exactly as it is described really bright and kinda crystal fancy.

Laura Geller Baked Gelato Swirl Illuminator in Diamond Dust

Full Size: 10 g

Full Size Cost: $26

I don’t know where the swatch photo went but it is pretty it is a white highlight with purple shift very pretty and kind of unexpected both for a subscription box and this brand. It isn’t as in your face as alot of other colored highlighters can be.

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Moisturizer SPF 45

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $55

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $5.50

I have wanted to try this for since it came out as well so another thing I am pretty excited about everything from this line is super gel like and I really like that.

Tony Moly Watermelon Dew All Over Serum

Full Size: 120 ml

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $1.88

I love watermelon based skincare but I find Tony Moly to be pretty beginner. I’ll use it but I don’t expect anything fantastic.

Sun Bum Mineral Sunscreen Lip Balm SPF 30

Full Size: 4.25 g

Full Size Cost: $3.99

I don’t like the lip balms from this brand they all taste like sunscreen and it doesn’t fade so they are pretty unpleasant.

I am really happy this month I will use and enjoy most of these products and it is alot of things I really wanted to try so that is pretty awesome.

Total Value: $49.29

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 4

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

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Ipsy July 2022 Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy Bag

Cost: $12 monthly, $132 annual

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month Ipsy sends out a cute makeup bag of samples and full size items. You can review your bag for points that you can trade in for reward items. The rewards change often and the range between 300 points and 1000 points. You can get around 95 points every month.

If you want to subscribe you can subscribe HERE and skip the waitlist. That is my referral link so I do get points to spend but I’m not an affiliate I don’t make any money or anything it’s just the same link any subscriber would get.

You can choose one item in your bag every month which I really like. I will say the quality of the actual bag every month isn’t as consistent or as good as they have been in years past.

This is like the best bag I have gotten in the longest time from Ipsy.

Barefoot Venus Macadamia Body Cream in Ruby Red

Full Size: 225 ml

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $2.93

This smells so good I am so excited to use this. It is very bright and fruity.

Marc Anthony Grow Long Restoring Anti-Breakage Mask

Full Size: 10 oz

Full Size Cost: $8.99

Sample Size: 1.7 oz

Value: $1.53

This was my pick for the month I really like this line. It does make my hair feel nice.

Prestige Cosmetics Waterproof Automatic Eyeliner in 04 Smokey Green

Full Size:0.28 g

Full Size Cost: $8

Sample Size: 0.28 g

Value: $8

This color is pretty boring and something I have a few of but the fact that it is waterproof is promising because this could give me alot better longevity then alot of my other eyeliners in this color do.

Beauty Creations Dare to Be Bright Eyeshadow Palette in Bossy

Full Size: 12g

Full Size Cost: $13

Sample Size: 12 g

Value: $13

This was kinda a massive surprise I never expected a whole palette from Ipsy; and I never expected this brand to actually be good. I have heard of it but it is very affordable and I had never tried it. These colors are pretty smooth and pretty pigmented (except the white but I wouldn’t expect it at this price point). They have alot of cute stuff on their site. I may have to purchase from them one day.

Alpha-H Liquid Gold with Glycolic Acid

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $69.95

Sample Size: 50 ml

Value: $34.98

That’s pretty expensive. I have exfoliators coming out the wazoo but I will get to this eventually.

One of the best months I ahve had in a long time. But I have also made the decision with all the price raises to cancel so next month will be my last month of Ipsy though they don’t make canceling easy. I will be adding FabFitFun though so that should be fun to review and a book subscription box so some different stuff is coming in the next months.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $60.44

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 2

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