Tag: Review

What’s In My Trash? December 2023

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And with that the 2023 year is over lol. It was a decent enough year in terms of empties I beat both my hard and soft goals. So will definitely need to up the ante next year.

Skincare (2)

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Sage, and Orange Blossom I don’t this this spray actually does anything but I enjoy it as a step in my routine and I like the scent of this one.

Repurchase: Yes

Tula Brightening Treatment Drops I think these brightened I don’t really know I liked them. Don’t think I would spend $56 on them.

Repurchase: No

Random (1)

MegRhythm Gentle Steam Eye Mask in Unscented I like the unscented ones a lot more they are uncomfortable but they are also feel nice I have a microwavable one and I need to use that more these are just so easy because you don’t have to get up and do anything and they are just soothing and warm.

Repurchase: Maybe

Home Scents (5)

Trader Joe’s Pomander Room Spritz this smells like the holidays I don’t love it but I like it for the vibes once a year.

Repurchase: Yes

Trader Joe’s Scented Candle in Chocolate Croissant this smelled so good cold but the warm throw just really didn’t do it for me.

Repurchase: No

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Hanukkah this was delicious it smelled like donuts and it was great. It burned through super fast though faster then other wallflowers. Which is a bit ironic really.

Repurchase: Yes

Bath and Body Works Peppermint Sugar Cookie Candle this smelled really ogood like a sweet mint but also clean I just wish the scent throw had been better.

Repurchase: No

Bath and Body Works Raspberry Thumbprint Candle this didn’t have a strong scent throw but it was fine.

Repurchase: No

Lip (4)

Dionis Goat Milk Lip Balm in Coconut Cream I really like this lip balm it didn’t melt in the car at least not unless it was insanely hot it was balmy and lasted long on the lips it was a good flavor. This tube lasted me forever.

Repurchase: Yes

Dionis Goat Milk Lip Balm in Peppermint Twist same with this one the peppermint was really nice I used this for a really long time I would definitely by more of these.

Repurchase: Yes

Carmex Lip Balm in Strawberry I will be sticking with regular unflavored Carmex in the future.

Repurchase: No

Patchology Lip Service Gloss-to-Balm Treatment I didn’t like this it is super sticky when it comes out and it does melt down on the lips to be comfortable and balm pretty instantly but not on any skin so on your face or if you spready it with the tip of your finger it stays sticky and gross. Really good sweet mint scent.

Repurchase: No

Makeup (3)

YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Radical this was a nice mascara it made my lases really long and curled really gives that big doe eyed look. But it is very dry and sticky and a bit hard to remove.

Repurchase: Maybe

Too Faced Pomade in a Pencil in Soft Black I really liked this pencil but this was too black and too cool toned for me I really struggle to find a brow color that matches my brows.

Repurchase: No

Covergirl Cleantopia Plant Powered Mascara in 800 this was ok not great looked nice at first but dried out really quick which seems to be a problem with these more natural mascaras.

Repurchase: No

Lotion (2)

Callyssee Cloud Soft Bod in Vanilla I didn’t like this it was thin and sticky and not super hydrating.

Repurchase: No

Fortune Cookie Soap Company Whipped Cream in Day-O this was nice very calming scent I like these little lotion pots a lot.

Repurchase: Yes

Bodycare (3)

Tree Hut Moisturizing Shave Oil in Birthday Cake these are my favorite shaving product I love when they come out with new scents this one was nice it was a sweet vanilla.

Repurchase: Yes

My Beauty Spot Coffee Body Scrub I don’t really like these kinds of scrubs I find them hard to use and they are super messy and then you have to basically clean coffee out of the bottom of the shower which I don’t find super fun.

Repurchase: No

Malin + Goetz Rum Hand + Body Wash this was not impressive. I didn’t love the scent and it didn’t suds well.

Repurchase: No

Perfume (1)

FCS Perfume Oil in Fried Pussy Cat I wanted to finish this this month and I did. It smelled nice it smelled like donuts kinda it was odd and fun but not a scent I would repurchase.

Repurchase: No

Haircare (3)

Good Dye Young Semi-Permanent Hair Color in Riot not pictured I don’t save these i cut them open and then they are a mess. I got this to try instead of Artic Fox and it has some pros over the Artic fox but I think I just prefer Artic Fox. This does not smell as good and the packaging is way messier to use it also is much harder to wash out of my hair. The color and the longevity of this product are a lot better but for the same price I think I rather have the easier user experience it also didn’t leave my hair as soft as Artic Fox does.

Repurchase: No

Not Your Mother’s Smooth Moves Lamellar Water Rinse this I love it likes a hair mask that is a rinse and it is super quick and easy. You kinda squeeze it on in sections and then rub it in like shampoo and it gets warm and then you rinse it out and it leaves my hair really smooth. Hirts really bad if you get it in your eyes though.

Repurchase: Yes

FCS Leave-In Conditioner in Tink this has been a favorite for a long time I love the scent and it’s a nice light leave-in.

Repurchase: Yes

Declutter (2)

Colourpop Lip Mask in Sugar and Spice

Colourpop Lip Mask in Everything Nice

These broke me out terribly I had horrible deep pimples all around my mouth and anywhere near my mouth where this would migrate it was terrible. Even though it was cute and smelled really good it is not worth it at all.

Well a final wrap up will be coming but here is what we have for the last month of the year I really pulled it out with some stragglers that have been hanging around all year.

Total This Month: 26

Total: 265

Approx Value This Month: $292.10

Approx Paid This Month: $109.46

Approx Total Value: $2624.32

Approx Total Paid: $698.14

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Macy’s Beauty Box December 2023

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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.

These pictures came out terrible but I have a cold and am not trying to retake them at all.

Tarte Sex Kitten Eyeliner in Black

Full Size: 2 g

Full Size Cost: $22

This is nice that we got a full size I just really don’t like this eyeliner it wears off in 3 seconds and it is not like deep black like I like.

Too Face Lip Injection Maximum Plump

Full Size: 4 g

Full Size Cost: $33

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $12.38

I just don’t really use lip plumpers and I definitely have recieved this so many times that I know I have one somewhere if I ever really wanted to use this. We see this same item pop up all the time like it is boring at this point.

Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $6

This is a good mascara it just makes my eyes itchy so another thing that is going to get passes along and another Macy’s repeat, multiple times over.

YSL Touche Eclat Blur Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $56

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $19.22

I want to say we have gotten this before and that I didn’t like it but I really can’t remember. This is like raved about but I feel like the gold glitter is just going to be not great when I try this.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7

We see Smashbox primers all the time and 2 primers in one box is a bit annoying.

Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Frosting

Full Size: 5 g

Full Size Cost: $6

I love these they work really great they stay on well they come in a ton of colors these I highly recommend.

YSL Libre Perfume

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $95

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $3.80

I used this before I didn’t like it but I feel compelled to give it another shot.

YSL L’Homme Cologne

Full Size: 40 ml

Full Size Cost: $72

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $2.16

Always love when they include Men’s colognes and I can share them.

Iridescent Makeup Bag

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $1

This is a super tiny makeup bag that you could legit get at the dollar store.

When I first opened this I was kinda excite because there was alot and stuff and a full size item but really this box was unimpressive it is so many repeats like almost everything to be honest.

Total Value: $79.56

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 6

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

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FabFitFun Box Winter 2023

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FabFitFun Box

Cost: $54.99 a Season Annual/$59.99 Seasonal

Cycle: Every Season/4x a year

What is it: Every season FabFitFun sends 6 to 8 items valued at $300+. Annual members get to customize their entire box as well as the option to swap out for credit to shop with instead of getting a box. Annual members also get add-ons and faster shipping and earlier access to customizations.

Seasonal Members get to pick 4 of their items as well as the option to swap out their box for credit to shop with as well.

The options for this box did not feel wintery to me at all like this felt very spring to me. So that was a little confusing to me. I was not thrilled with the choice options and I’m the same level of meh now that they have all shown up.

Insert Name Here Insert Waves Here Hair Waver

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $72

I don’t know why i so desperately wanted this but I did. I will use this exactly once before I forget I own it since i don’t do much with my hair but this is the start of the box and was kinda the star of all the choice options as well. I like that this isn’t giant I feel like alot of these three barrel wavers are so huge and unweidly.

dp Hue ACV Exfoliating Scalp Detox

Full Size: 120 ml

Full Size Cost: $35

I love a good scalp treatment they just make my scalp feel refreshed and good and in a weird way they make me feel like im cleaning my brain and makes my whole emotional state feel better lol. I know that’s clearly in my head but self care counts as therapy right. You just apply this to the scalp about ten minutes before you wash your hair and it is supposed to help exfoliate off the dead skin cells and dirt.

by/ Rosie Jane Dulce Perfume

Full Size: 7.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

This is so intensely sweet almost too sweet but i think it is also going to be pretty long lasting so that will be good especially for traveling.

Nars Air Matte Lip Color in Shag

Full Size: 7.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

Pretty neutral pink color I like the light airy mousse formula and I like Nars lip products alot so this was a great pick.

Aceology Probiotic Restoring Biodegradable Mask

Full Size: 4 masks

Full Size Cost: $59

So you can’t buy this in the US which I think is partly contributing to this insane price. I just can’t imagine this mask does anything so special that it is worth that price at all but I think I am going to try one tonight my face has been freaking out and maybe this will be magical.

Sassy Woof Holiday Walkie Pack

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $31.98

Let’s start with the cons. This is not something they sell any longer I presume it was last years holiday collection and FabFitFun got the left over stock. That is pretty shitty. This is a leash though its not like it goes bad or expires like a makeup item would this is super cute seems pretty hig quality and my dog loves a puppacino we are starbucks girls for sure. The leash and the metal hard ware seems pretty good quality the poop bag holders to hold the bag with poop never really works for my but I will give it a try it is a cute leash accessory either way.

This box just feels like things I’d want for spring a new dog leash a beachy hair styling tool a sweet perfume a refreshing type skincare and hair care a pink lipstick like it just seems wrong for a wintery box.

Value: $253.98

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