So we are 1/12th done with 2017 already. That went by way to fucking fast. So I have a goal this year to use up 15 products a month for a total of 180 products used up in 2017. So here is how my first month went.

Lotions

As usual I have my Fortune Cookie Soap Company lotions 2 this month. I love them I use them all the time. they are very thick they don’t sink in that well or that quickly but the smell so good that I don’t mind.

Eye Products

Ulta Legendary Lengths Mascara

NOT legendary and not very lengthening go with all curled up in the gold tube much better.

Josie Maran Black Oil Argan Oil Mascara

This was  clump city and kinda made my eyes itchy. Happy to be done with this.

Givenchy Phenomen’Eyes Mascara

This was a one time use mascara which I have never seen before so cool, so messy. This was actually a pretty good mascara I got alot of volume and length, but the brush is just to huge to use comfortably.

Urban Decay Anti-Aging Primer Potion

Used up this primer sample. I’m sorta over the original primer I don’t feel it works the same anymore for me so I tried this it hung on to my eye shadow very well but i did see my eye shadow creasing which rarely happens to me.

Masks

Lush Mask of Magnaminty

A very scrubby very minty mask. If your skin is sensitive or you are sensitive to scent this is not for you.  I find this only really works for me ironically when my skin is super irritated and broken out and awful. I will repurchase this in the future but probably not for awhile I have so much skin care to get through.

Be Fine Warming Clay Mask

I don’t like this it is sticky and heavy. It is hard to apply it doesn’t really warm up at all it does nothing for me.

The Face Shop Character Mask in Panda

Well this looked terrifying on but aside from that it fit nicely wasn’t drippy it was a good mask.

Hair Care

Garnier Fructis Color Shield

I forgot that I didn’t really like this product and used it up again lol. Well it smells nice I do love that Garnier shampoo smell. This does nothing for my hair. Clearly I will not be buying this.

Random

Ponds Exfoliating Makeup Removing Wipes

I really had a love hate with these. I really liked the scrubby dots on them but they leave a soapy residue on your face and were not that great at removing my makeup

Medusa’s Makeup Brush Cleaner

This was horrible it did not clean my brushes at all. Not even a little I had to go back and use a second soap to get out all the stains from my makeup. To much work Cleaning brushes is enough of a chore, don’t need soap that sucks and makes it harder.

Bath and Body Works Twisted Peppermint Scent Portable

Grr these smell so good for about 3 minutes then you can’t smell them at all anymore. They do work slightly better in the summer then in the winter, but these are so disappointing and I have a bunch to use up. This is a straight up peppermint almost candy cane scent but not as sweet.

Secret Outlast Olay Deodorant

This is a hot mess literally. It melts and is gooey and stains and gets on everything.

Fortune Cookie Soap Company Perfume

I got this is one of my seasonal boxes from them and I’ve used it all up. Don’t remember what it was called and since all their stuff is limited edition it almost doesn’t matter. I do really appreciate the reusable atomizer they sent it in and will be cleaning it so that I can use that in the future.

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So I got exactly 15 products this month and that perfume definitely snuck its way in there on the last day of January.

Total this month: 15

YTD: 15

Off to a good start.

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I have not totally figured out how I should format these posts so bear with me this could be awkward. But let’s jump in and I’ll tell you all about my trash. I know I love to see what peoples thoughts are after they have used up all of a product. I have grouped these by random categories.

Lotions

Fortune Cookie Soap Company Whipped Cream

This one is in the scent Blood Transfusion.  The thing with fortune cookie scents are that many of them are limited edition so they are rarely around for repurchase.  Blood transfusion was created for a special Halloween box and it had a Zombie theme.  I love the whipped cream formula and I go through these fairly regularly as you know if you follow me on Instagram. (link here) The formula is light and absorbs quickly into my hands.  The only thing I do not like is that the formula from scent to scent does not always preform the same sometimes they are greasier or less whipped in texture from one scent to the next.

Eucerin Extra Protective Lotion

Hated this very greasy and sticky and heavy and somehow also not moisturizing ugh gross hate it you’re better off with one of the Vaseline brand lotions if you want a drugstore type option.

Ulta Beauty Ultra-Rich Body Butter in Coconut Cream

I went through this really fast, faster than any other lotion I have ever used.  The smell was nice it was cream and coconut but not overly scented of each if you like a light scent that fades quickly you might prefer this to something like a Delectable by Cake Beauty cream that is strong and long lasting but delicious smelling.  This was an overall alright lotion if they are on sale and I need lotion I may repurchase, not that I ever NEED more lotion I literally have a fucking giant basket full of lotions.

Scrubbies

Mask of Magnaminty from LUSH

This is a clay and peppermint mask/exfoliator for the face and body. I used it mostly on my face and on body parts that were having bad breakouts.  This is a strong make your eyes water peppermint. I enjoy that you may not. This is a fairly aggressive scrub but also not irritating at the same time I really like this and even used it when I need to exfoliate a patch of skin that was breaking out due to an allergic reaction and if really helped without irritating my skin more it’s kinda magical.  It is CRAZY messy if you aren’t into that you’ll hate this. It is a very polarizing mask you either hate it or love it. But LUSH does give free samples so If you have a LUSH near you I would definitely ask for a sample.

Ulta Beauty Exfoliating Sugar Scrub in Sweet Grapefruit

This smelled really nice and fresh in the shower but doesn’t stick my skin at all. It actually foams a little and is a gentle body scrub. It has a great consistency too not too oily not to dry not to thick or thin it really hit the mark for me. I really enjoyed this and will definitely be repurchasing they have a bunch of scents too.

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator

This was pretty much like a onetime use sample but It was a nice gentle exfoliator but not worth the price for me personally. I will happily use the samples I get but I would not purchase these on my own.

Lips

Fortune Cookie Soap Company Kiss Lip Balm

I don’t think I have ever finished a lip balm so I am proud of this even if it is teeny tiny. It was from a Peter Pan themed collection and was a fruity super moisturizing lip balm. I loved it. Sadly I do not think they have any others.

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick sample in Seismic

Ugh this was in a sheer shimmer finish which was very sticky and glossy.  It was very messy and ended up all over my face and anything I drank out of.  I really wanted to like it it was a super pretty dark purple with shimmer but I hate hate hate sticky lip products.

Makeup Removing Products

Primark Men’s Facial Wipes

I have tried the actual makeup removing wipes and the suck they come in a light green package and are 50 cents more expensive for the same amount of wipes never buy those. The men’s wipes are thicker and softer actually remove my make up even eye makeup without irritating my eyes.  The smell slightly manly but I don’t mind the scent and it doesn’t stick around on your face. These come in a double pack each with 25 wipes for like a $1.50 these are awesome buy these seriously go get them if you can.

Ulta Scented Face and Body Mini Wipes in Very Vanilla

These smell so yummy they come out with different scents for holiday each year. They are great for removing swatches and just wiping your face down when it feels dirty, not so great at makeup removing.

Target Cotton Rounds

Nothing to see here nothing that special we all need cotton rounds. These are a little fluffier then I like but who cares. I have been enjoying my Sephora brand ones more but those are more expensive.

Random Single Use Samples

Philosophy Amazing Grace Perfume

I don’t like this it smells like old fashion scent.

Juicy Couture La Fleur Perfume

I love all the Juicy Couture perfumes this is no exception they are a young nice fun floral some are spicy some are sweet this one is a strictly floral.

The Estée Edit Pink Peony Overnight Water Pack

Uh just a random face lotion I have next to nothing to say about it. It was thin didn’t make my face oilier.

Actual Random Crap

Crest Pro Health Toothpaste

Did not whiten or taste good. Pass.

Fortune Cookie Soap Company Perfume

I for the life of me can’t remember anything about this but I used it up and it’s a reusable atomizers.  There perfumes tend to be thicker and oiler in consistency and strong so buyer be wear.

Fortune Cookie Soap Company Deodorant in Wendy

This is a natural glycerin deodorant.  Smells great and functions surprisingly well. It is not an antiperspirant so you will still sweat this is not what you should reach for in a 100 degree weather day in July when you plan to go for a fun.  For a chill day running errands or puttering about at home it’s perfect.

 

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So that sums up what is in my makeup trash for last month. I used up 17 products I am setting a goal for 2017 to use up a minimum of 15 products a month for a total of 180 products in 2017 I need to be moving things out of my collection with how fast I add things in. For me this is a hard challenge I like to hoard my makeup and keep it around forever.

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