Tag: Skincare

What’s In My Trash? July 2024

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Another not great month but alot less came into the stash this month so that is a good thing very slowly inching towards my goal but I do not see myself meeting it at all.

Skincare (5)

Dermelect Outcrease Retinol Trifecta Serum I don’t think this did much and I couldn’t tell but I think it was breaking me out. It was really oily too which was odd for a retinol.

Repurchase: No

Peach & Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum this didn’t really do anything at all.

Repurchase: No

Kaja Mist Me Hydrating Face Mist in 01 Pina Colada really didn’t like this it was really heavy feeling and it didn’t smell like pina colada.

Repurchase: No

Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm I don’t really like this It is too Vaseline like and I don’t like the texture. It also isn’t great at getting makeup off.

Repurchase: No

Kiehl’s Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate I never get a big enough sample to know if this is really working but it has a odd almost grainy but dry kinda of texture.

Repurchase No

Random (1)

Earth Therapeutics Soft & Smooth Gentle Peeling Foot Mask I did this a few days ago and so far no peeling so not very thrilled.

Repurchase: No

Home Scents (3)

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Hanukkah these smell so good very sweet and donut-y.

Repurchase: Yes

FCS Squeezeable Wax in Dreamhouse this was more floral than I wanted it to be and it has been so hot this basically stayed liquid even without the warmer on.

Repurchase: No

Bath and Body Works Rainbow Confetti Candle this smelled like rice crispie treats.

Repurchase: Maybe

Lip (1)

Vaseline Lip Therapy Original I really enjoyed this it was very smooth and nice.

Repurchase: Yes

Bodycare (2)

Tree Hut Shave Oil in Sparkling Sugar love this will buy and try every scent I get a great close shave with this.

Repurchase: Yes

Fortune Cookie Soap Company Exfoliating Body Wash in Beach You Off I didn’t love the texture or the scent of this it was really thick and hard to lather.

Repurchase: No

Perfume (2)

Fortune Cookie Soap Company Perfume Oil in Summer Girl this smelled really good and it did smell summery beachy and fruity.

Repurchase: Maybe, these are hard because they are limited edition so you rarely can ever get them again.

Jean Paul Gaultier Gaultier Divine this smelled really sexy and it was good but I am not really a sexy perfume person so I have mixed feelings.

Repurchase: No

Declutter (2)

Bare Minerals Mineralist Lip Gloss Balm in Sincerity so sticky.

Nyx Shout Loud Lipstick in Red Haute pretty color but it just slides around way to much.

Total This Month: 16

Total: 169

Approx Value This Month: $172.58

Approx Paid This Month: $53.37

Approx Total Value: $1562.30

Approx Total Paid: $445.94

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Macy’s Beauty Box July 2024

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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.

Fan

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $1.31

I like fans like this for drying my setting spray and such and my current one was getting a bit old so this is nice to have it is paper and very like party favor quality so I don’t think this will hold up for a long time.

Valentino Born in Roma

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $135

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $3.24

I have had a few samples of this I don’t think I like it and I have so many perfumes I need to get through that I will pass this along.

Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $135

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $31.50

I am sick of seeing this sample and I don’t think it does anything.

NudeStix NudeScreen Lip Primer SPF 30

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $20

Well this was not what I was expecting at all. This comes out like a nude brown it is very liquidy and feels a bit tingly on. not it blends nicely into the lips but it is not something you can put on with out a mirror so for me that defeats the point of a lip balm with sunscreen since I primarily use them when I am out and about. I will give this a fair shot but I do not see this lasting long in my life.

Kiehl’s Powerful Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $79

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7.90

I like vitamin C and will probably just use this up this month it has been awhile since I have used a vitamin C for brightening.

Kopari Sun Shield Soft Glow Daily Face SPF 30

Full Size: 44 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $4.32

Always down to try a new face sunscreen.

First Aid Beauty Bump Eraser Body Scrub

Full Size: 8 oz

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 1 oz

Value: $3.75

I have like enough of these samples now that I think I have a full size tube. I really should use them

Total Value: $72.02

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

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Walmart Summer 2024 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.

Always an exciting day when the Walmart box comes. Always a favorite every season. Highly recommend this box to everyone always.

Mega Babe Thigh Rescue

Full Size: 23 g

Full Size Cost: $10

I am so excited to get this. I have gone through a few of these they work so well I just finished my last stick of this and was going to buy another this week and now I don’t have to. This really does eliminate friction and lasts all day its amazing.

Physician’s Formula Butter Glow Liquid Bronzer in Bronze

Full Size: 40 ml

Full Size Cost: $13.49

Sample Size: 6 ml

Total Value: $2.02

Cool a liquid bronzer pretty sure I have never gotten a liquid bronzer in a box before. I really like alot of things from Physician’s Formula but there shade range leaves alot to be desired.

The Shop Face Wash

Full Size: 120 ml

Full Size Cost: $9.97

Sample Size: 30 ml

Total Value: $2.49

Pretty basic face wash but I like the packaging.

Earth to Skin Super Fruits Prickly Pear Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 Mask

Full Size Cost: $2.50

I am currently using this and it is nice so far. It is super milky like I was able to serum my whole chest neck hands and both arms. The scent hits pretty strongly at first but dissipates quickly and it is staying on my face well.

Eva Nyc Therapy Session Hair Mask

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $5.50

I love this hair mask it is so thick and creamy and really makes my hair feel healthier.

Curel Dry Skin Therapy Hydra Silk Moisturizer

Full Size: 354 ml

Full Size Cost: $19.80

Sample Size: 29 ml

Total Value: $1.62

This we have gotten more then once in this box. I don’t like curel products they don’t work for me personally they are greasy and sticky on me but i know they work so well for so many people especially with sensitive skin.

Another super good great box everything will get used and enjoyed by me.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $24.13

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 1

Hair Care: 1

Tools: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 2

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