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What’s In My Trash? October 2024

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Well its been a month. I can’t even get into it everything about this year has sucked I have no energy but I used up a ton of shit this month so lets go.

Skincare (14)

Aceology Probiotic Restoring Biodegradable Mask this was ok. It felt good but the eye holes were too small. I don’t think this did anything unique for the price but I liked it.

Repurchase: No

Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream I really liked this it was really soft. It was not super hydrating though.

Repurchase: Maybe

Rael Beauty Miracle Patch these weren’t that great they didn’t suck up much or speed up healing.

Repurchase: No

Olay Cleansing Melts I didn’t like this they were clumpy and stick and didn’t wash off well.

Repurchase: No

Banilla Clean It Zero Ceramide Cleansing Balm this didn’t sting my eyes which is cool but it wouldn’t take off really stubborn makeup.

Repurchase: No

Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer this was fine it was nice enough.

Repurchase: Maybe

Clarins Double Serum I never like this I had it I used it that’s all.

Repurchase: No

It Cosmetics Confidence in Your Beauty Sleep Serum this was awful it was such a gross sticky texture.

Repurchase: No

Beauty Stat Universal C Skin Refiner this was fine I like it. I prefer a more serumy vitamin c and this is more like a moisturizer.

Repurchase: Maybe

Strivectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate for Wrinkles & Strech Marks this is fine its not that impressive or my favorite for the price I would buy something else.

Repurchase: No

Sonage Luster Eye Crème this was fine a little thick not my thing but once I use up my current eye cream I officially have no eye creams left and I can buy one of my choosing and that is just so amazing to me.

Repurchase: Yes

Sunday Riley B3 Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum I normally love a niacinamide serum but this was highly disappointing it was thick and didn’t really do anything.

Repurchase: No

Caudalie Grape Water this just felt like water for double the price of the other sprays I would use.

Repurchase: No

Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil I really hated this I hated the texture it did not play well with the rest of my skincare it was sticky. I also really don’t like that they dye it blue it leaves your skin looking blue which is weird. I think it worked but other retinols work just as well and feel way better.

Repurchase: No

Home Scents (5)

Cowboy and Cricket Wax Melt in Muad’dib so at first I didn’t like the scent of this but the more I used it the more it grew on me and its really ended up filling the room and smelling pretty comforting.

Repurchase: Maybe

Trader Joe’s Candle in Orange and Spice not the best scent throw but a great scent so fun and fall festive.

Repurchase: Yes

Bath and Body Works Fine Fragrance Mist in Orange Vanilla Twist I used this as a room spray it was fine.

Repurchase: No

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Book Loft this was awful it had no scent throw what so ever.

Repurchase: No

Dio Candle in Video Store I really hate when I don’t like something from a small business but this just didn’t impress me that much it was small it burned through pretty quick they smell was weird which I figured it would be going into picking it but I just wasn’t impressed with the size, burn time or throw of this candle for the price if it had be 2/3rds of the price I would have been more impressed.

Repurchase: No

Makeup (1)

Colourpop Mascara in Left on Red I love these mascaras and the colors show up great they do dry out really quick though.

Repurchase: No

Lotion (4)

Bath and Body Works Water Ultra Hydration Hyaluronic Acid Body Lotion I really liked this it smelled oceany and it was a good hydrating lotion.

Repurchase: Yes

Cowshed Cow Slip Soothing Hand Cream this was very basic but the size was super convenient.

Repurchase: No

Soft Services Speed Soak this was one use of basically an unscented lotion nothing special.

Repurchase: No

Dionis Skin Smoothing Goat Milk Body Lotion I liked that this had retinol in it but it really wasn’t that impressive.

Repurchase: No

Bodycare (3)

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub this is fine but I don’t struggle with KP so it didn’t really do much for me.

Repurchase: No

Tree Hut Shave Oil in Candy Cane always my favorite.

Repurchase: Yes

Bath and Body Works Beach Nights (Summer Marshmallow) Shower Gel this smelled good there body washes are fine.

Repurchase: Maybe

Perfume (5)

Giorgio Armani My Way Parfum I liked this it was really nice.

Repurchase: No

The Body Shop Hair & Body Mist in Coconut & Yuzu I ended up using this as a room spray it really didn’t last at all.

Repurchase: No

Aqua di Gioia Perfume this was never really impresses me.

Repurchase: No

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Perfume I really liked this it was really sweet and smelled good.

Repurchase: Maybe

Prada Paradoxe Perfume I didn’t like this it was too strong for me.

Repurchase: No

Haircare (5)

XMONDO Color in Super Orange (x2) I really like this hair dye it works well it’s easy to use it washed out well the color is darker than you would expect but nice makes my hair feel good.

Repurchase: Yes

Olaplex Bond Intense Moisture Mask I REALLY liked this it was moisturizing and my hair feel a lot healthier.

Repurchase: Yes

Amika Mirrorball Shampoo io really didn’t like this it didn’t make my hair feel clean and it made it feel like straw.

Repurchase: No

Amika Mirrorball Conditioner this was ok but not great.

Repurchase: No

Declutter (5)

First Aid Beauty Bump Eraser Body Scrub since I don’t really struggle with KP I gave this away to someone who wanted to try it.

Ren Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic some one wanted to try this so I just let them have I don’t use tonics often so it will get more love from someone else.

Ole Henriksen Pout Preserve Peptide Lip Treatment in Cocoa Crème I just didn’t like this too thick too sticky I am going to give this to my mom she’ll enjoy it.

Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Corrective Eye Cream (2x) I just don’t like this eye cream it does nothing and I don’t want to use up two more tubes of it.

This was my highest amount of items used to date.

Total This Month: 42

Total: 255

Approx Value This Month: $419.38

Approx Paid This Month: $126.22

Approx Total Value: $2347.40

Approx Total Paid: $669.17

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Macy’s Beauty Box October 2024

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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.

Well i just was busy and had some hard times and just didn’t feel like reviewing Macy’s for awhile, but I am back with it now.

Oil Absorbing Stone Roller

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $8.00

I didn’t think this would work but it totally did. What I didn’t love is it sorta left and orange powder on my face which I was not expecting at all. It was fine I was able to pat it out pretty easily but that was weird. It was also really easy to take apart to wash.

Nudestix Nudies Matte All Over Face Blush Color in Cherie

Full Size: 7 g

Full Size Cost: $35

Sample Size: 1.8 g

Value: $9

I don’t love the formula of this it goes on well and blends well but it is not long wearing. I have this in a different shade but i like this shade a lot more and it is alot more fall friendly.

Anastasia Brow Definer in Soft Brown

Full Size: 0.2 g

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 0.1 g

Value: $13

I don’t really use pencils like this i do my eyebrows rarely so I will pass this on also this color is too light for me.

Peter Thomas Roth Instant Firm No Filter Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7

This I am excited to try because I know the firming eye cream works. I am worried this won’t feel great on the skin though because the eye thing is really tacky and tight and heavy.

Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser

Full Size: 115 ml

Full Size Cost: $39

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $1.70

I don’t really like Clarins but this will get used.

Beauty Stat Universal C Skin Refiner

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14.17

I have definitely received this before and I think used it but really can’t remember at all. Also why is it so pricey.

Not the best box for sure.

Total Value: $52.87

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 3

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

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What’s In My Trash? September 2024

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This month was crazy bad. I used up barely anything and got a ton of new stuff in oops. I did declutter a ton of stuff so that’s cool.

Skincare (5)

Acure Brightening 2% Alpha Arbutin Serum I don’t know that this did anything but I liked the texture.

Repurchase: No

Petrichor Ink Face Cleanser in Sydney this was too creamy for my liking but it smelled nice and it did clean my face. This company I think is out of business now though.

Repurchase: No

Osea Atmosphere Protection Cream this was thick and sticky and I didn’t find it to moisturizing.

Repurchase: No

Sephora Lychee Face Mask very moisturizing smelled nice stayed on well and enough serum to rub on my neck and chest which I appreciate.

Repurchase: Yes

Paula’s Choice Youth -Extending Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 50 I didn’t love this it was super liquidy and a little hard to get out of the tube and to blend in.

Repurchase: No

Home Scents (1)

Mugxury Candles Hot Cocoa this was not that great it smelled really good but it burned so smokey like so much black smoke I could only burn this with the window open which is not ideal and didn’t feel super safe.

Repurchase: No

Lip (1)

Trader Joe’s Moisturizing Lip Balm in Vanilla Bean I really liked these flavor and textures were good will buy in the future if they come out with more for sure.

Repurchase: Yes

Bodycare (1)

Tree Hut Shea Sugar Scrub in Candy Cane I like these scrubs this scent was great.

Repurchase: Yes

Perfume (1)

Vacation By Vacation EDT this did not last long on my skin and somehow didn’t smell as good as the sunscreen did. I am glad I tried it I would have been always curious but it wasn’t a high-quality perfume.

Repurchase: No

Declutter (8)

NudeStix NudeScreen Lip Primer SPF 30 hate this has a really gritty powdery but also slimy slippy texture. It is drying and get every where and it’s just bad.

Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment I have tried this before like on a one off in a foil packet at least once but probably twice and never liked it. This was going to be my last shot with it and omg this might be the worst thing I have ever tried in my whole life first off it is super thick and stick and doesn’t absorb well. Second and more importantly this some how migrated into my eyes with out me noticing and ate through my contacts and cause me a whole shit ton of eye problems. I thought I was crazy stopped using it got myself all better tried it one more time the next day all those problems were back so clearly this product is not good I would not recommend this to literally anyone because that is an insane thing to have happen.

Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink in 405 Guest of Honor I love this formula just not this color its too pink and makes me look a little dead.

Mac Stack Mascara I didn’t like this mascara last month so going to pass this unopened tube on.

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip in Rose this was sticky and the color did nothing for me.

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Creme in Mauve this was too much like a slidey cream lipstick and that just isn’t what I am ever looking for.

Joah Wat-a-Matte Liquid Lipstick in Dragon Punch didn’t love the color or application of this.

Adesse New York All Day Lip Creme in Beverly Blvd didn’t love the color or the crème formula and it had that old school lipstick flavor bleh.

Total This Month: 17

Total: 213

Approx Value This Month: $137.05

Approx Paid This Month: $58.07

Approx Total Value: $1928.02

Approx Total Paid: $542.95

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