Tag: Empties

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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What’s in My Trash? June 2022

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Wow it is July the year is half over like how did this happen so fast? I am super duper failing this year both on using stuff up and on not bring more stuff in then I am using up.

Skincare (11)

Strivectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream Plus this was very thick and I don’t feel necessary.

Repurchase: No

It Cosmetics Confidence in A Cleanser this was fine just a decent gentle cleanser but expensive for being pretty basic.

Repurchase: No

Derma E Firming DMAE Eye Lift I didn’t really like this it was pretty thick it wasn’t bad just not my preference.

Repurchase: No

Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 I really disliked this the zinc was very heavy so this was very thick and very white. Very hard to blend in and sticky.

Repurchase: No

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protector Lotion 50+ SynchroShield I love this sunscreen it is light and not white and feels really nice on I wish it wasn’t so expensive.

Repurchase: Yes

Clarins Double Serum I didn’t really care for this it was very oily and I don’t like having to mix my products.

Repurchase: No

Clarins Double Serum Eye same goes for this eye serum I did not like it was oily and inconvenient.

Repurchase: No

Josie Maran Argan Beta-Retinoid Pink Algae Serum this was fine but one use is hard to tell if I like it or not.

Repurchase: No

Kylie Skin Clarifying Gel Cream this was fine. I think If you are younger and need an acne friendly Moisturizer this would be great.

Repurchase: No

Coola Sun Silk Drops SPF 30 I thought I would like these and that they would be similar to the Shiseido but they are not they are separate really badly and are just a no.

Repurchase: No

Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water I really don’t like micellar waters but it works fine enough in a pinch.

Repurchase: No

Random (2)

Aquaphor Ointment I am finally done with my tattoo and another tube of Aquaphor down. I will always use this for various things I really like it.

Repurchase: Yes

Ulta Premium Quilted Round Cotton Pads these are good I like cotton rounds there isn’t much special about most of them. I have decided to no longer include them in my empties though because I go through them pretty slowly.

Repurchase: Yes

Home Scents (2)

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Merry Mimosa this was nice enough I really only use these for my bathroom.

Repurchase: Maybe

Homeworx Citrus Mojito Candle this was not that great the scent through on this was pretty weak compared to the one I had previously tried. Pretty disappointing for such an expensive candle.

Repurchase: No

Lip (2)

Clinique Moistue Surge Lip Hydro Plump Treatment this wasn’t my favorite this is more a glossy balm then an actual lip balm or lip treatment.

Repurchase: No

H2O Beauty Lip Gel in Clear as Day they don’t make this anymore I liked it because it tasted good and it was blue but clear and it was just fun to use. I liked the gel feeling of this.

Repurchase: I can’t

Lotion (2)

Aveeno Body Daily Moisturizing Lotion this was a purchased based solely on needing and unscented good moisturizer for my tattoo. I would not have purchased this otherwise. I really don’t care for very generic lotions like this.

Repurchase: No

Burt’s Bees Hand Cream in Honey & Grapeseed this was very greasy and when I cut it open to be able to use it all up it was kinda chunky I didn’t love this. Smelled like honey though.

Repurchase: No

Bodycare (3)

Tree Hut Shave Oil in Watermelon I love these shave oils they give the closest shave and leave my legs silky.

Repurchase: Yes

Le Petit Marseillais Vanilla Milk Extra Gentle Shower Crème this was definitely extra gentle but the scent was more milky than vanilla-y to me and I didn’t care for that I was hoping this was gona be the other way around but it was pretty nice to use.

Repurchase: No

Edge 2 in 1 Shave Cream this sucked it was sticky but also wiped away really fast and I did not get a good shave with this.

Repurchase: No

Perfume (2)

Gucci Flora Perfume this was a lot nicer then I expected it to be. I would actually consider wearing this again.

Repurchase: Maybe

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy La Fleur this was really nice and light and sweet and I really Like it a lot. Too bad it was limited edition from many years ago.

Repurchase: Yes

Haircare (3)

Drybar Triple Sec this is a great texurizer and I love the scent.

Repurchase: Yes

Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Moisture Intense Oil Crème Pre-Shampoo Treatment this made my hair really fluffy and staticy but it also gave my hair a lot of fullness and volume so it was kinda hard to decide how I feel about this.

Repurchase: No

FCS Leave-In Conditioner in FOX I love these spray leave ins from Fortune Cookie Soap company and I really loved the scent as well.

Repurchase: Yes

27 items the third most I think this year and that’s really just not that great.

Total This Month: 27

Total: 173

Approx Value This Month: $299.02

Approx Paid This Month: $44.67

Approx Total Value: $1935.48

Approx Total Paid: $341.33

Well ok I still don’t feel good about my progress but looking at the overall stats I have only increased my collection by 72 items which is 12 items a month that isn’t so terrible. The only category that I decreased in my lip balm collection.

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What’s in My Trash? May 2022

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I literally cannot believe it is June and Summer and like wow where has this year gone.

Skincare (10)

Avene Thermal Spring Water this was just water in a can it was nothing I would buy or recommend it just made my face wet it didn’t give me that refreshed feeling I like my facial sprays to give me.

Repurchase: No

Derma E Overnight Peel this did nothing.

Repurchase: No

Dermalogica Prisma Protect Spf 30 I really didn’t care for this it was very sticky and heavy. It worked well but I just really hated how long it took to sink in.

Repurchase: No

Makeup Revolution Skincare Pick-Me-Not Blemish Patches these are ok they help reduce the size and inflammation a bit but they don’t fully heal it but they help a lot with keeping me from touching pimple which is good.

Repurchase: Maybe

Laura Mercier Illuminating Eye Cream so I thought this would be one use I actually got like 3 or 4 uses out of this. It was nice it was hydrating and really thick but it is far to pricey compare to even really expensive eye creams that I like.

Repurchase: No, I would use it again but I wouldn’t buy it

The Creme Shop Fusion Sheet Mask in Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid this was a great mask I have had good experiences with crème shop masks they stay on well and my face fully absorbs the essence which is great.

Repurchase: Yes

Covergirl Clean Fresh Skincare Weightless Water Cream I really liked this it is a water cream gel smooth texture that I just find really pleasing my skin felt nice. It was a little tacky but it didn’t bother me. I really liked this.

Repurchase: Yes

Elizabeth Arden Vitamin C Radiance Renewal Serum Capsules these are fine I like the oil consistency of them but I really don’t care for the little pod format where you have to break them open I just find it inconvenient and a waste of my time.

Repurchase: No

Drunk Elephant C-Tango Multivitamin Eye Cream this was fine I think it did a little brightening but nothing that special for the price.

Repurchase: No

Maapilim Exfoliating Solution I think this worked and my skin was a bit softer in the morning but there were only three or four uses in this bottle and it is kinda hard to say.

Repurchase: No

Random (1)

Degree MotionSense Ultraclear Deodorant in Pure Rain this is always and forever my favorite deodorant though I am starting to really fall in love with the dove ones so it make get usurped that remains to be seen.

Repurchase: Yes

Home Scents (3)

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Sugared Snickerdoodle this was fine I liked it I like sweet scents I feel like the quality of wallflowers has kinda gone down since they raised the prices.

Repurchase: Maybe

Nest Candle in Bamboo this was a lot better then the grapefruit it had a real spa/grassy type of scent and it did really fill the room but holy heck it is so pricey I just can’t justify that.

Repurchase: No

Bath and Body Works Tomato Vine Candle this is a very old candle that I had kinda shoved to the back of my cabinet. I really like those herbal garden but not flower scents so this was unique at the time but not so much unique now.

Repurchase: No

Lotion (1)

The Bath Apothecary Body Lotion in Arawiya this was meh nothing to even really say because I don’t remember it was very thin and I used it up pretty quick.

Repurchase: No

Bodycare (2)

Fortune Cookie Soap Company Shower Smoothie in Sandra Dee I didn’t care for this scent it almost smelled masculine to me which doesn’t really make a whole lot of sense. Also I felt like I needed a lot of this product to get a good lather. I will say great packaging though this is a really thick product so having a really easy to squeeze bottle like this was a necessity.

Repurchase: No

Zest Tssss! Sauna Steamy Shower Scrub I loved this so much and I am so sad that they don’t make this anymore I loved the sauna-y scent I loved the scrub level. I really loved that it was warm when I used it. I just am so sad. I really milked this forever because I loved it so much.

Repurchase: I would

Haircare (2)

Not Your Mother’s Anti-Frizz Smooth Moves Shampoo

Not Your Mother’s Anti-Frizz Smooth Moves Conditioner

These were fine I have wanted to try them for a while they were nice enough I might consider them in the future but I feel like I am always trying to try new products to find something for my very uncooperative hair.

Repurchase: Maybe

Declutter (5)

FCS Linen Spray in King of the World I just don’t really like this scent so I will pass it along. I do love using their linen sprays though.

Nyx Matte Liquid Liner in Black this is terrible. It smears it isn’t long wearing it isn’t even that easy to apply.

Nioxin Scalp Relief Scalp & Hair Conditioner this is not moisturizing enough for my dry hair.

Pacifica Mineral Face Stick SPF 50 I wanted to like this because Pacifica sunscreens don’t break me out but so many also don’t work for me this is super heavy and left such a terrible sticky white cast on me that took forever to blend in and be comfortable and I just can’t.

Physicians Formula The Healthy Lip Velvet Liquid Lipstick in Dose of Rose this was just not I color I loved and since the formula is pretty generic there is not reason for me to keep it.

Well I definitely didn’t use up much this month but that is just how this whole year seems to be going.

Total This Month: 24

Total: 146

Approx Value This Month: $232.09

Approx Paid This Month: $39.16

Approx Total Value: $1636.46

Approx Total Paid: $296.66

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