What’s In My Trash? August 2021

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I was so close to meeting my monthly value “goal” so close like off by like 30 dollars. Ugh.

Skincare (7)

Exuviance Vitamin C Serum Capsules there were only three in this pack and It was perfect for my 3 night vacation. Not enough to say it does anything but it felt nice on these capsules had the perfect amount in them unlike the Elizabeth Arden ones.

Repurchase: Probably not

Murad City Skin Overnight Detox Moisturizer I think this broke me out but it was hard to tell. I didn’t love this it was fine as a moisturizer made my skin feel good but I don’t think it was $74 special.

Repurchase: No

Too Cool for School Egg Cream Mask this was fine a really nice face mask my skin felt really great after but not anymore great than any other sheet mask. I am pretty like eh I’ll use what ever.

Repurchase: No

Purlisse Blue Lotus 4 in 1 Eye Adore Serum this was pretty meh it was moisturizing but I did not see any 4 in 1 effect or firming and depuffing and whatever.

Repurchase: No

Makeup Revolution Skincare Pick-Me-Not Blemish Patches these are ok. They are very clear and they get the job done but they don’t stick as well as some other patches I have tried.

Repurchase: No

Biore Rose Quartz + Charcoal Daily Purifying Cleanser hated this so so so much. So did my gf this was our face wash for vacation and we both didn’t like it. Why does it have glitter in it? It did not make my skin feel clean. I am decluttering the other one that I have of these as well because awful.

Repurchase: No

Clinique Fresh Pressed Renewing Powder Cleanser I don’t like having to mix my own cleansers but if you do like that this is a good brightening cleanser.

Repurchase: No

Random (2)

Axe Phoenix Antiperspirant I don’t like this I don’t love the scent and I don’t find it super effective. I just got them for very very cheap and use them for travel.

Repurchase: No

FCS OCD Hand Sanitizer in Oogie Boogie these are practically the only hand sanitizers I use. I really like the formula of these gel ones with out the glitter and the green color and Nightmare Before Christmas theming is right up my alley.

Repurchase: Yes

Home Scents (1)

Trader Joe’s Super Lemon Room Spritz this is amazing. It is so good at refreshing a room and dispelling smells and I love the lemon scent. And it is dirt cheap.

Repurchase: YES

Lip (1)

FCS Lip Shine in Strawberry Smoothie this tasted so good but I don’t love glossy lip products and it was so hard to put on with this mini popsicle design. Adorable sure but functional not so much.

Repurchase: No

Makeup (3)

Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer this is one of my all-time favorite bronzers I have been traveling with this mini for ages. And I am super sad to see it go. I still have a full size and one in a palette but the mini was so convenient. It is a perfect cool bronzer that can be bronzer and contour so it is really great for minimalizing my makeup when I pack.

Repurchase: Yes, I own it in a full size, but if there was a mini I would probably buy it also

It Cosmetics Superhero Liner one of my favorite gel liners super easy to get a thick black wing with this that last through everything and anything.

Repurchase: Yes

Glamnetic Liquid Magnetic Eyeliner I really liked this and the magnetic lashes when I first tried them but this dried out so quickly and it is really expensive so I am not a fan of that this dried out in like less then 6 months. And full price is $38 that is not ok.

Repurchase: I don’t know I have another to try and hope that was a fluke

Lotion (3)

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion this was fine. Not really scented fine moisturizing I used it as a body lotion on vacation and it was fine. I prefer my lotions to be more fun scented.

Repurchase: No

Barefoot Scientist High Dive this was nice and hydrating but nothing fancy. I am pretty sure I have tried another mini packet of this before and I still feel ambivalent.

Repurchase: No

FCS Sugar Rush Body Frosting I love the body frostings they are just such a unique texture and feel almost like an oil. But this one kinda sucked the scent smelled weird to me from the second I got it and there was too much dye in it so it left red streaks all over my skin and my sheets.

Repurchase: Not this one

Perfume (4)

Burberry Blossom Her this was fine light girly not super my thing.

Repurchase: No

Nest Body Mist in Ocean Mist & Coconut Water this was nice. This was really nice. I hate expensive Nest products are but this was really nice.

Repurchase: Maybe

Prada Candy Perfume this was very sweet and strong I didn’t super care for it but my gf liked it on my so I would consider a mini size.

Repurchase: Maybe

Pinrose Wild Child Perfume I liked this it was nice and summery but I would not purchase it over my favorite Gilded Fox.

Repurchase: No

Haircare (3)

Dry Bar Detox Dry Conditioner this is fine this is sorta like “washing” your hair with out water to get like one more day out of dirty hair. You definitely can’t use this multiple days in a row it will start to get sticky in your hair this is for emergencies only lol.

Repurchase: Maybe

Verb Ghost Oil I really like this oil it is smooth and gloss and absorbs well with out being heavy.

Repurchase: Yes

Drybar Liquid Glass Miracle Smoothing Sealant this was fine but unimpressive I rather use the Ghost Oil from above.

Repurchase: No

Declutter (6)

Biore Rose Quartz + Charcoal Daily Purifying Cleanser hated this talked about it above in the one I finished.

Nudestix Nudies All Over Face Color in Illumi-Naughty this is more like a dewy balmy glow on my rather than a pretty cream highlight and that is just not something I am super into so it can go. And not take up space in my life for the off chance I might want a balmy glow once.

Lottie London am to pm Eyeliner in Black super smudgey and smeary no thank you.

Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Monaco I do love this formula but the metallic mauve is just not a shade I like on me.

FCS Let is Shine Lip Plumping Oil Treatment I gave myself months to try to use this and I just never wanted to. A glossy plumping lip thing is just not my vibe it was stingy it wasn’t hydrating it just was not for me.

Tony Moly Mini Berry Lip Balm in Cherry I don’t like this it is super cute but it doesn’t taste good it is tinted and I don’t want a tinted potted balm its too messy and inconvenient.

JR Watkins Aromatherapy In-Shower Mist in Detox (not pictured) I ended up returning this because I was so disappointed it was supposed to steam up your shower and smell nice it didn’t do either of those things at all.

gggh

Total This Month: 31

Total: 287

Approx Value This Month: $220.62

Approx Paid This Month: $26.96

Approx Total Value: $2,297.40

Approx Total Paid: $395.92

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Boxycharm August 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.

Super odd products this much which also really make up for not liking the palette at all for me.

Manna Kadar Hydrating Face Mist

Full Size: 180 ml

Full Size Cost: $9

This is the kinda product that would be super up my alley but it has rose water in it so I will pass it along to some one else.

Truly Pineapple Haze CBD Glossy Lip Butter

Full Size: 1 oz

Full Size Cost: $16

The swirl is so cute! I have wanted to try this brand for so long but it seems so pricey for what it is so it is super exciting to me to get something from Truly. This feels really nice on really smooth it is glossy but not sticky and I really like it.

Dr Lili Fan Probiotic XLash Enhancer

Full Size: 6 ml

Full Size Cost: $68

This was my choice for the month. I want to see how it compares to Grande lash which I use and does work. This is more month but ti is always nice to compare things to your favorites to make sure the favorites hold up.

Frank Body Booty Drops

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $17.95

This is a firming body oil. I don’t think this is gona do anything because shit like this never works. And i just don’t like Frank Body marketing it seems cheesy and very backhanded idk.

Laura Geller The Casual Collection Eyeshadow Palette

Full Size: 1.6 g x 12 Shades

Full Size Cost: $45

These colors as you know are not my jam very neutral and everyday. I am sure they are super nice and smooth but I rather be able to pass this on.

I really liked the variety and the lip butter and the eyelash thing and the spray things we don’t every really get but also really low value and the palette which is a big value chunk is not my speed. Two months in a row I got a palette I won’t use.

Total: $155.95

Total Value to Me: $101.95

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Macy’s Beauty Box August 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 (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.

This is a good looking month from Macy’s. Cute bag too.

Coola Sunless Tan Anti-Aging Face Serum

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $54

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $7.56

I have at least 2 or 3 of these now and I am far to scared to use them in case they make my face look orange.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $79

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $26.33

No idea why this picture came out so blurry it was fine when I took it. Ghosts maybe? I don’t think this serum does anything and especially not at that price but my gf enjoys this serum alot. So she will be happy to have it again.

Coach Dreams Sunset Perfume

Full Size: 90 ml

Full Size Cost: $102

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.36

I can’t decide how I feel about this perfume. Sometimes I smell it and like it Sometimes I smell it and hate it. But it has all notes I should like like pear. The little vial is so cute too.

Coach Blue Cologne

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $70

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $2.33

This smelled really great on my gf she liked it alot. I have other colognes I like more but this was really nice and a decent price too.

Mario Badescu Cleansing Oil

Full Size: 177 ml

Full Size Cost: $16

Sample Size: 59 ml

Value: $5.33

I love cleansing oils and this is a newer product. It only came out a few months ago so that it nice I love getting newer products to try out.

Glamglow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer in Nude Glow

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $50

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $7

I love this product I horde mini tubes of this I love how it smells, like lemon pound cake, and i love how glowing and nice it feels on my skin I am a really big fan of this product.

Laura Geller Baked Original Highlighter in French Vanilla

Full Size: 1.8 g

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 1.8 g

Value: $24

This is like the og highlighter from long before highlighters were a “thing” this is very soft very much only a glow when light is on it but because of that it does not emphasize texture. I had never tried this before but I can see why this is a loved product for people who do a more minimal makeup look. Also this is full size but 1.8g seems so small for a highlighter that is like eye shadow size but also highlighter takes a very long time to use up so this is appropriately sized it just is priced the same as highlighters that are double the size which is weird.

This was a good Macy’s bag for me this month I really liked it.

Total Value: $73.91

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

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