What’s in My Trash? June 2022

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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Macy’s Beauty Box June 2022

Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (that used to it) 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.


A very Late Macy’s that is so rare it is usually the first box that turns up every month.

Nyx Jumbo Stick in Sherbert

Full Size: 5 g

Full Size Cost: $5.50

This comes off really light I thought it would be brighter pink with how it looks. I’m sure I will find some use for this these are fine alot of people use them as bases as eyeliner it is a really popular product and it is nice to get it in a newer shade and not the standard Milk shade that has been around since it was created.

Perfectly Polished Nail Wrap Set

Full Size: 48 wraps

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 16 wraps

Value: $5

These are really cute very retro. I have never really played with nail wraps because I have no nails. But I want to try these let’s see if I manage to accomplish that.

The Beauty Crop Watermelon Brightening Eye Mask

Full Size: 1 pair

Full Size Cost: $6

This is a win for me I know I have tried eye masks from this brand in the past that I have enjoyed and I love watermelon skincare so this is great.

Klorane Dry Shampoo

Full Size: 31 g

Full Size Cost: $10

I really dislike this dry shampoo and it is not safe for color treated hair.

Mineral Fusion Nail Polish in Fast ‘n’ Fabulous

Full Size: 0.33 oz

Full Size Cost: $9.99

This is a really pretty color for summer a nice bright corally red but we got one of of these once before and it was the worst formula of nail polish I have ever tried. That I won’t even give this a shot.

Mugler Angel Nova Perfume

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $135

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.62

Mugler Angel Perfume

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $180

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $2.16

I don’t like the Mugler Perfumes at all so these will also get passed on.

Buxom Full-On Plumping Lip Cream in White Russian

Full Size: 4.45 ml

Full Size Cost: $23

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $7.75

These are great glosses I just don’t like glosses. So this will also get passed along.


So 5 of the 8 items were not for me so that isn’t great that’s 63% of the box that won’t work for me.

Total Value: $48.02

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 2

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size:4

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 3

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Walmart Summer 2022 Beauty Box Subscription Box Review

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.


Completely Bare Don’t Grow There

Full Size: 200 ml

Full Size Cost: $10.99

Sample Size: 50 ml

Total Value: $2.75

Probably the most interesting thing in this month’s box to me. These things never work for me but I always want them to and I always try them.

Go Grey Purple Toning Masque

Full Size: 4 x 30ml packs

Full Size Cost: $13.97

Sample Size: 1 30 ml pack

Total Value: $3.49

This is just not something for me or that I would ever use.

Invisibobble Waver Traceless Hair Clip

Full Size: 3 clips

Full Size Cost: $4.99

These are pretty cool I feel like this is going to have really good grip in my hair.

Liquid I.V. in Pina Colada

Full Size: 16 sticks

Full Size Cost: $27.47

Sample Size: 1 stick

Total Value: $1.72

This is not a flavor I would go for I don’t like pina colada flavor at all.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Full Size: 237 ml

Full Size Cost: $10.99

Sample Size: 29 ml

Total Value: $1.34

I find Cetaphil to be too harsh for my skin but I will pass it along to some one.

Bare Republic Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $14.99

Sample Size: 5 ml

Total Value: $1.50

I don’t typically like mineral sunscreens but I will give it a shot.


This was definitely the my least favorite Walmart box I have ever gotten. It also came really soon after the spring one kinda weird.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $15.79

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 0

Hair Care: 1

Tools: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 3

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