Tag: Skincare

What’s In My Trash? February 2026

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I used a bunch this month but I also brought a ton in so not a great month overall.

Skincare (7)

Dime Restorative Night Cream this was really thick I didn’t like it.

Repurchase: No

Kiehl’s Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum this did nothing for me I don’t find Kiehl’s products to be really effective.

Repurchase: No

Lap Cos Red Wine Sheet Mask this is fine but nothing special.

Repurchase: No

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Soothing Cream I know this is like the new hot brand but this was not that good of a moisturizer.

Repurchase: No

Coola Classic Face Sunscreen Fragrance Free SPF 50 I like this its very white but it blends in really easy.

Repurchase: Yes

The Shop Face Wash I really didn’t like this it was harsh and kinda minty.

Repurchase: No

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel this was very basic and I didn’t really feel clean after using it.

Repurchase: No

Random (3)

Babe Lash Essential Lash Serum I didn’t like this I don’t think it worked well and it burned my eyes sometimes.

Repurchase: No

FCS OCD Hand Sanitizer in Do You Ever Think About Dying? I like these hand sanitizers I have a few left to enjoy but they have since gone out of business so I’ll have to find a new company soon.

Repurchase: Can’t

Dove Dry Spray Deodorant in Cool Essentials I like this deodorant.

Repurchase: Yes

Home Scents (3)

Grace & Ivy Candle Co. Cleansing Room & Linen Spray in Fruit Loops this is my favorite room spray it really does smell like fruit loops.

Repurchase: Yes

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Milk Bar Birthday Cake this entire collection was horrible. No scent throw at all.

Repurchase: NO

Trader Joe’s Candle in Raspberries & Cream this had no scent throw and I burned through it pretty quick. I want to like these candles so much more then I ever end up liking them.

Repurchase: No

Lip (3)

Carmex Lip Balm in Sugar Plum I really liked this I love Carmex and this flavor was so fun.

Repurchase: Yes

Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in Iced Coffee I love these.

Repurchase: Yes

McoBeauty Peptide Lip Treatment in Buttercream this was great the flavor was great it felt good on it is a decent though not perfect dupe for the Summer Fridays lip balms I think those make my lips feel healthier but if that isn’t a concern these are great.

Repurchase: Yes

Lotion (1)

Ulta Beauty Pixar Toy Story Body Lotion in Lemon Meringue this wasn’t a great lotion but it was cute and it smelled nice.

Repurchase: No

Bodycare (4)

Dove Cranberry + Orange Peel Body Wash this smelled nice and it’s a great body wash I find I get sick of bodywashes when I have to use them as long as this because it is such a big bottle but that’s a personally problem I just get bored so fast of body washes.

Repurchase: Yes

Skintimare Shave Oil in Coconut Bliss I did not like this as much as the Tree Hut or EOS one.

Repurchase: No

Black Girl Sunscreen Make It Glow Continuous Spray SPF 30 I didn’t really like this I found it to be a little too thin and not really that great.

Repurchase: No

Dial Spring Water Body Wash I have had this forever and I just don’t like the body wash I don’t like the scent, and I have been using them to travel for years because I got so many for so cheap at one point. I had to finally call it quits I could not bear bringing this hope on a plane again for 2 or 3 more showers. I try not to be wasteful but sometimes you just have to give it up.

Repurchase: NO

Perfume (1)

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy I love this perfume its kinda my scent I always go back to it.

Repurchase: Yes

Haircare (4)

Innersense Repair Mask (x2) this was fine I don’t really think it did much.

Repurchase: No

Unite 7 Seconds Detangler honestly I don’t like this that much but I had it and I have a full size and I don’t hate it enough to waste it. It really does nothing.

Repurchase: No

Sexy Hair I Want Strength Strengthening Shampoo I really didn’t like this set it smelled nice but it did nothing for my hair.

Repurchase: No

Declutter (2)

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment I found the last tube I had stashed away and just getting rid of it.

Tory Burch Love Relentlessly Perfume I just don’t like this scent anymore and I was cleaning and decluttering where I display all my perfumes and decided to just move this along rather then leave it on display.

Total This Month: 28

Approx Value This Month: $209.44

Approx Paid This Month: $76.62

Total: 55

Approx Value: $458.11

Approx Paid: $212.46

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Walmart Fall 2025 Beauty Box Subscription Box Review

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Walmart Beauty Box

Cost: $6.98

Cycle: Every Quarter/Season

What is it: Every season Walmart sends a little sample products of all sorts of health and beauty type items. It used to be a free sample box with $5 shipping. But they have now changed it to a $6.98 box with free shipping with the promise of better and more full size items.

This is legit my favorite box every time it comes around.

Dove Body Scrub in Himalayan Salt & Rose Oil

Full Size: 3.5 oz

Full Size Cost: $4.99

This is a really good scrub line. I can’t use this one because of the rose but I have other scents and they are a really fine gritty scrub and I like that.

Hi-Pro-Pac Keratin Protein No-Frizz Hair Intense Protein Treatment

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $1.77

I love a hair treatment pack especially when this is enough to get two uses out of for my hair.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel

Full Size: 200 ml

Full Size Cost: $11.97

Sample Size: 8 ml

Total Value: $0.48

I am sure I have tried this before. I will use it but i don’t love a face wash in a sachet it just is not a good distribution system.

Jergens Vanilla Crush Body Lotion

Full Size: 414 ml

Full Size Cost: $7.47

Sample Size: 29 ml

Total Value: $0.52

I love a vanilla body lotion this will for sure get used.

Palmer’s Tahitian Vanilla Cream

Full Size: 260 g

Full Size Cost: $13.97

Sample Size: 10 g

Total Value: $0.54

I am excited to try this I think I will use this tonight. I usually like Palmer’s products and this scent sounds really good.

Plum Beauty Facial Shaping Razors

Full Size: 3 Razors

Full Size Cost: $4.97

I do use facial razors like this for dermaplaning and its nice to not have to pay for them.

Essence Hydra Kiss Lip Oil in 05 Midnight Mystery

Full Size: 4 ml

Full Size Cost: $4.99

This is more a sticky gloss then a lip oil so I feel like I am going to end up decluttering it. But i will give it a try.

Not the best value but all really usable items that will get used up quickly which is great.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $18.26

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 1

Hair Care: 1

Tools: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 3

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 4

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 3

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Macy’s Beauty Box November 2025

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Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, We used to get $5 off any beauty purchase then it became a coupon off a purchase amount and now we don’t even always get that, 5 deluxe samples and 1 bonus sample. Why not just say 6? I don’t get it. You never really know how many items are going to come its always different.

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.

Red Claw Clip

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $1.32

This is super cute. I will use it it is a little small for my amount of hair but it is very cute and festive.

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $146

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $4.38

I just don’t like this perfume but my mom does so I gave this to her.

Smashbox Photo Finish Illuminate Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $46

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7.67

This primer is fine. It isn’t my favorite its its not super glowy or pore filling there are just better primers especially considering this price point.

Elemis Superfood Glow Priming Moisturizer

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $58

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $19.33

I actually have this in a full size I use it regularly. It is super glowy almost shimmery but not quite. It makes my skin look healthy and summery. It feels good on the skin I don’t like to wear foundation and make up wears well over this so this is a great score for me because it is pricey.

Kate Somerville ExfoliKate

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 7.5 ml

Value: $10.63

I feel like I have 100 samples of this and never use it.

Skin Gym Red Carpet VIP Gold Foil Eye Mask

Full Size: 5 Masks

Full Size Cost: $18

Sample Size: 1 Mask

Value: $3.60

I love eye masks so much. Can’t wait to try this.

This is the first good box in months, but the value is super low and doesn’t really give festive vibes.

Total Value: $46.93

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 3

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