Tag: Empties

What’s In My Trash? September 2021

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I really knocked this month out of the park I used up so much and so much value. I am really really pleased.

Skincare (14)

Freeman’s Hydrating Cactus + Cloudberry Water Gel Mask this is my favorite I know it is a mask but I actually use it as a regular moisturizer it is so light and water like it’s like the Peter Thomas Roth Cloud Moisturizer but way way cheaper and smells better. It has gotten really hard to find which makes me sad but I have some in my stash.

Repurchase: Yes

Herbivore Bakuchiol I don’t love Bakuchiol but I had this little sample so I just used it up, because I didn’t feel like putting it away.

Repurchase: No

Shangpree Peppermint Mask uh I have no idea where this came from it does not exist any longer. It was fine it was a regular sheet mask and it was cooling I don’t think it did much.

Repurchase: No

Shiseido Bio-Performance Super Corrective Eye Cream I don’t think this eye cream is worth the price but it works its hydrating it lifts a little maybe.

Repurchase: No

Kiehl’s Brightening Botanical Spot Treatment they don’t make this anymore it did brighten my one little freckly thing but very very slowly and very very minimally.

Repurchase: No

Clinique Moisture Surge 72 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator this was fine I liked it better then the yellow lotion or the clear jelly one.

Repurchase: Maybe

Peach & Lily Power Calm Hydrating Cleanser I hated this it did not leave my skin feeling clean it felt like their was a gel soap feel left on my skin after and that any makeup remenates were not removed. If you have terribly dry skin maybe but even then I think you can find better hydrating cleansers that leave your skin clean and hydrated. This was awful. I suffered thru using this for awhile.

Repurchase: No

7th Heaven Green Tea Peel Off Mask I really liked this my face felt clean and smooth after. It peeled off really nice in one peace and it didn’t hurt or get caught on any baby hairs. A+

Repurchase: Yes

Soo Ae Nature Collagen Essence Green Tea Mask this was fine a basic collagen moisture mask. Enough serum to spread to my neck and chest.

Repurchase: No

The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 this was fine. If I want another hyaluronic acid serum in my life I would totally buy this.

Repurchase: Yes

Leaders Amazonian Acai Anti-Pollution Mask I didn’t like this it was hard to put on because of the way it was wrapped in multiple layers of supporting fabric. It was quite sticky and I didn’t see it do anything.

Repurchase: No

Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover Towelettes this is no where near as good as the balm or the liquid. I have a few of these but I will not ever buy or recommend these just get the balm or liquid they are far superior. These are super greasy but they don’t take off all my makeup and leave that greasy feeling behind.

Repurchase: No

Skyn Iceland Dissolving Microneedle Eye Patches these were really hard to wear they did not stick well and I don’t feel like they did anything at all.

Repurchase: No

Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Hyaluronic Cloud Cream nice gel moisturizer is feels nice and wet. I like it.

Repurchase: Maybe, I have my Freeman’s that pretty similar but getting hard to find

Random (4)

Oh K! Intense Moisture Night Rescue Heel Patches these don’t work and I had trouble with them starting to peel off in the middle of the night and sticking to my sheets.

Repurchase: No

Wet n Wild Flat Foundation Brush I like to use cheap foundation brushes to apply my face masks this is my favorite for that but after a ton of masks and washing they wear out pretty quick so it is time for this one to go but I love these.

Repurchase: Yes

CVS Professional Polish Remover 100% Pure Acetone this was fine. It got the job done. It takes me forever to use up nail polish remover.

Repurchase: No I would buy a cheaper one

Whish Hair Inhibiting Gel I loved this. I think it did do a little to slow hair growth but I loved how this felt on my skin after I shaved it made my legs feel so smooth and sleek but not stick or wet. Sadly they don’t make this anymore.

Repurchase: ☹

Home Scents (7)

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Merry Mimosa this was fine. I was neither overly impressed or unimpressed. Not a favorite though.

Repurchase: No

Bath and Body Works Lemon Mint Leaf Candle this is a favorite I love how bright and clean the lemon mint is and it has a really great scent throw.

Repurchase: Yes

SpaRoom Cedar Citrus Reed Diffuser Refill this was ok a little more woody then I prefer but it lasted a really really long time in my diffuser. I don’t love reed diffuser so I wouldn’t repurchase but it was fine.

Repurchase: No

Bath and Body Works Garden Sage & Mint Gentle Foaming Hand Soap this was perfectly serviceable soap smelled nice worked fine the foaming is fun.

Repurchase: Maybe, I am not super attached to hand soap

FCS Secret Stash Potpourri in Amas Veritas this is intense in scent but it is very light dispersered through the room I like it its pretty and purple and kinda fun.

Repurchase: Probably not though not my thing

FCS Wax Tart in Always on My Mind great scent through good scent A+.

Repurchase: Maybe

Huntington Home Scented Candle in Sicilian Orange & Sage ended up not smelling as good as I wanted but it was a good candle and the glass was very pretty.

Repurchase: Not this scent but I would try others

Lip (1)

QMS Medicosmetics Lip Line Corrector well this product was just super ridiculous. This is one of those like made up fake feeling brands because you can only get them on their own website and no one has ever heard of them and the prices are all completely outrageous. This is a $200 anti line lip serum. Did it work who knows? Did I use it every day for like a year yes. But I don’t have lines in my lips so I have no real way of comparing if this worked or not. I did just get a similar product from Exuviance another ridiculously priced brand but still some how less then half the price of this so I guess I’ll use that all up and see if it compares? I really don’t know but for that price you could just go get lip fillers and I would recommend that over this product.

Repurchase: Not even if I had millions of dollars

Lotion (1)

Earth Theraputics Heel Repair this was fine and a good thick lotion but I think heel lotions are such a waste of money I go through so fast and they are so much more expensive then regular lotion that I can get more use out of.

Repurchase: No

Bodycare (7)

Bath and Body Works Havana Shower Gel this smelled really good I love cherimoya scents to this was great unfortunately all the really good unique scents never come back.

Repurchase: Yes

Kneipp Mineral Bath Salt in Arnica this was good it did a lot to ease my muscles this was really nice.

Repurchase: Yes

Sudsy Duck Soapery Bath Bomb in Intoxicating Power this was great it smelled good it was fun it really dyed the water but didn’t stain my tub. It also came with a super pretty crystal necklace in it. I would love to buy more but this brand doesn’t have a live website they seem to only wholesale for small companies.

Repurchase: I would

The Fairy Hideout Luxury Foot Soak in Tea’s Resurrection this smelled great but as an Epsom salt muscle soak it was not effective at all.

Repurchase: No

Thyme at the Farm Bath Fizzy in Georgia’s Favorite Fics this was fine felt nice I added it to the foot soak just for some more scent and color because it was such a tiny little amount.

Repurchase: No

Bath and Body Works Shower Gel in Malibu Heat I did not like Malibu as much as Havana this was fine but not as good as a lot of other Bath and Body Works Shower gels are in terms of scents.

Repurchase: No

FCS Shimmer Shower Oil in Love-Me Chain I didn’t love the glitter in this but the scent I adored.

Repurchase: No

Haircare (6)

Redken Nature Shampoo All Soft I hated everything about this it made my hair feel like straw and it was so so watery. I am not at all shocked that this nature line has been discontinued.

Repurchase: No

Redken Nature Conditioner All Soft this conditioner was fine it made my hair soft and it was fine using it but I didn’t love it and I wouldn’t want to buy anything from this line with all the problems I had with the other items I tried just not a fan.

Repurchase: No

Redken Nature Shampoo Extreme

Redken Nature Conditioner Extreme

These are not pictured they got accidently thrown away. This is another one the shampoo was super watery and it left my hair feeling very dry.

Repurchase: No

Authentic Beauty Concept Glow Mask I hate the way this mask smells but it makes my hair look and feel really great. It makes my hair feel soft and smooth and does make my fantasy colored hair kinda “glow” like it does when it is freshly dyed.

Repurchase: Yes

Suave Smooth Performer Anti-Frizz Cream this is ok. I don’t love the scent but it does make my hair smoother and ger rid of frizz but I don’t like this nearly as much as Bed Head After Party so I wouldn’t buy this over that.

Repurchase: No

Declutter (6)

Bare Minerals Mineralist Lipstick in Honesty I don’t care for the texture of this it feels very old school lipstick texture and I don’t like that. The color also pulls very very pink on me which is not my thing either.

Hank and Henry Living in Color Palette the quality of this is fine the colors are fine it’s just so chunky and I never pick it up.

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Palette in 669A Fire

Wet n Wild Eyeshadow Palette in 667A Air

These were a cool concept but the bubble top packaging makes them hard to store and they overly shimmery glittery colors makes me not want to use these ever.

Luna Magic Beauty Va-Va Voom Pink Lash Primer I was hoping this would act like a pink mascara it did not and I don’t like lash primers so bye bye. Formula 10.0.6 Pure Tone Vitamin B Refining Light Gel Toner this does nothing I don’t like it.

I used up so much I know a large chunk of the value was that one crazy priced serum but even with out it I used up a ton of value. SO really really happy with all that I used up and be able to let go of a few things.

Total This Month: 46

Total: 333

Approx Value This Month: $606.32

Approx Paid This Month: $73.08

Approx Total Value: $2,903.72

Approx Total Paid: $469

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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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What’s In My Trash? July 2021

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Wow I really used up alot this month and caught back up to being on track with my goals which is great. I was feeling pretty bleh about it for awhile now.

Skincare (10)

Glamglow Bright Eyes Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream this was fine it was moisturizing but it wasn’t great it didn’t help with dark circles and I think it was too heavy for me because it took a long time to sink in.

Repurchase: No

Tula So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub this is definitely deeply exfoliating. It really did make a difference in my blackheads and congestion which I have been massively struggling with do to masks. I hated everything about using this though it is really gritty with the sand in it and I hate how sand always sticks to my face and doesn’t wash off cleanly. The gel it is is in is also really thick and hard to spread around. This also warms up a lot when you use it which I like but it doesn’t say that it is going to do that. All that though this does actually work so even though I didn’t like it. I might still repurchase it.

Repurchase: Maybe

Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate I don’t think this does anything. It does not excite me.

Repurchase: No

Pacifica Mineral Luminous Face Shade Crystal Broad Spectrum Face Lotion hated this who needs a sunscreen full of purple glitter? Like I guess it would be really cool for a festival or something but I wish I had been warned. It was also really thick and hard to blend in I know mineral sunscreen is thicker and heavier but this was so hard to blend in was almost like mud mask like in texture.

Repurchase: No

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules (x3) I don’t love these opening the capsules is inconvenient and one capsule is not quite enough but two capsules is too much. This is inconvenient and not my thing. I can’t say I saw much difference in my skin but I will say I love the texture feel of this it is like a dry soft finish on my skin which I like. I really liked this on my hands so that could be a good use for these as a hand retinol

Repurchase: No

Sephora Waterproof Eye Makeup Remover this is my all time favorite liquid eye makeup remover. It takes my makeup off so easy it doesn’t bother my eyes or skin at all it doesn’t leave a film on my skin or contacts. I just love it.

Repurchase: Forever and Always

Vitamasques Morning Eye Goggle Mask this was good. I wasn’t expecting it to have foil silver stars on it but it was fun that it did. I didn’t like this as much as I like eye patches because this was like a full-on eye mask but it was brightening.

Repurchase: No

Goldfaden MD Bright Eyes Dark Circle Radiance Concentrate this helped a little but there wasn’t enough uses in this to really see a difference.

Repurchase: No

Random (5)

Sigma Sigmagic Brushampoo (x2) this was a fine brush cleaner it worked well I just don’t love liquid brush soap I feel like it takes more product and it just isn’t as easy for me as a solid soap is.

Repurchase: No

Earth Therapeutics Tea Tree Oil Cooling Foot Scrub this wasn’t that great. It wasn’t cooling or scrubby enough.

Repurchase: No

Degree MotionSense Dry Spray in Stress Control I quite liked this. It worked well the spray waws nice it didn’t get white on my close too badly.

Repurchase: Yes

Venus Pure Shave Cream in Sea Minerals this was terrible. It came out more like body cream and would not blend easily onto my skin and was washed away instantly all terrible qualities in a shave cream.

Repurchase: No

Home Scents (2)

Bath and Body Works Mint Chocolate Shake Candle not enough scent throw for my tastes but did smell nice and like mint chocolate vanilla.

Repurchase: No

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Paradise Coconut this had very little scent did not like.

Repurchase: No

Lip (1)

Kab Lip Oil in Honey Dew this was interesting I loved how it felt to apply and I used it up pretty quick because I kept wanting to apply it. But it was sticky and left residue on all my water bottles so I liked using it but I wouldn’t really recommend it, it wasn’t hydrating or anything like that.

Repurchase: No

Makeup (4)

Kat Von D (now KVD) Ink Well Liner in Outlaw once upon a time red eyeliner was suoer hard to find so I would by any and all I did find. Now that isn’t the case anymore and I can be pickier. This was not the best. It was really hard to get enough on the brush to apply it properly. It also skewed more orangey red which isn’t my preference. I will say this was super long wearing like does not come off at all even with makeup remover.

Repurchase: No

Apocalyptic Beauty Glitter in Potion this has been my favorite glitter for a long time I love this brand and they are super affordable and the glitters are so pretty. A lot of the glitter mixes are limited edition but if I can buy this one again I will. But I love their glitters.

Repurchase: Yes

Morphe Brush random brush from a Morphe set. I don’t really care for Morphe brushes they don’t hold upwell through washing for me.

Repurchase: No

Benefit Roller Lash I don’t like this mascara at all it is all length no volume so it makes my eyelashes look crazy because I need volume not length so the really gave me that spider lash effect that I do not love.

Repurchase: No

Lotion (2)

Victoria Secret Bombshell Paradise Fine Fragrance Lotion I really like the paradise scent but I also get sick of it quick because it is very strong and artificial smelling. This lotion was very generic in quality it was fine but not overly special. It really is more for the scent experience.

Repurchase: Maybe

FCS Aloe Me Whipped Cream in Love-Me Chain I don’t typically love the aloe me whips as much but this one was really nice, I found the ratio to be a bit better and the scent was so good I loved all the scents from the Sailor Moon Collection so much.

Repurchase: Yes

Bodycare (1)

Bath and Body Works Aqua Burst Body Wash this was a nice body wash I just don’t care for unscented products. But it was a nice gel that felt nice on my skin.

Repurchase: No

Perfume (2)

Versace Dylan Turquoise this is very summery and nice and bright.

Repurchase: Maybe

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Le Bubbly I mean I know this range is my favorite and I wear them all but this one I would for sure repurchase which is not the case with all of them. This one was a lot sweeter then some of the others and I really liked it.

Repurchase: Yes

Haircare (9)

Pacifica Rosemary & Mint Scalp Serum this did make my scalp feel really nice but an oil pre shampoo treatment is not a step I want to incorporate into my life. Having to really focus on washing it out and letting my hair be all oily and gross for an hour or two before I washed it just makes the already long process of washing my hair longer.

Repurchase: No, but it does work

Function of Beauty Curly Hair Shampoo

Function of Beauty Straight Hair Conditioner

Function of Beauty Deep Conditioner Booster Shot

Function of Beauty Lengthen Booster Shot

I am going to talk about these above 4 products as a set. I saw that Function of Beauty had come to target and I have seen all the Youtube sponsored videos and had been super curious to try them out. So, I jumped on this chance. And that was a huge mistake. These were terrible all around I hated the product and the packaging and just everything about it. The shampoo was so hard to waws out of my hair and made my hair so dry even while it was wet and it made my hair very tangley. The conditioner was meh it didn’t do anything for my hair. The booster shots were useless. On the packaging side it was super slippery and the spouts got really gunky and gross. I hated these so much.

Repurchase: NO

Fortune Cookie Soap Company Life Finds A Way Moroccan Oil Hair Detangler It did detangle my hair but I wasn’t into the woodsy scent but the Jurassic Park theme totally up my alley.

Repurchase: No

Suave Smooth Performer Shampoo

Suave Smooth Performer Conditioner

These were nice they left my hair smooth and frizz free they weren’t super hydrating but they didn’t strip my color so all in all not a bad set.

Repurchase: No, just cuz I like bougie nice scent hair stuff as a personal preference but it was totally a fine set

Bumble and Bumble Bb. Don’t Blow It (H)air Styler this works it makes my hair dry neatly when I air dry it.

Repurchase: Maybe

Declutter (6)

Lorac Light Source 3 in 1 Illuminating Primer my primer drawer is completely full and overflowing so I had to do a declutter just for the sake of space and I have to be real with myself I will never use this. It is a bit glitter a bit stick and I don’t really go for illuminating primers often especially this which is sorta meant to be mixed in to foundation as a highlight.

Trestique Mini Matte Blur Stick I don’t prefer stick primers so I decided to declutter all the stick primers I have I haven’t tried this.

Temptu Base Smooth & Matte Primer I don’t like any of the Temptu products I have tried and I hate the packaging.

Smashbox Photo Finish Iconic Primer Stick this I have tried and don’t like in addition to it being a stick trimer it is too silicone-y and thick.

The Estee Edit Pore Vanishing Stick this brand kinda sucked which is why it was super short lived. This is weird and chunky and doesn’t really fill pores in as well as a lot of other pore filling primers I have.

Colourpop Ultra Metallic Lip in 3-Way this is metallic by having glitter in it that got all over my face and never really set down which is not what I want in a product like this.

Great month for me really.

Total This Month: 42

Total: 256

Approx Value This Month: $435.93

Approx Paid This Month: $59.48

Approx Total Value: $2,076.78

Approx Total Paid: $368.96

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