I did a declutter this month-swatching a lot and smelling a lot to see what's gone off. - The pandemic was bad for my makeup I really haven't purchased much in the last 3 years, but because of Masking I wasn't wearing nearly as much as I once did- so I've had.a lot expire before I could use it up.
Used up or decluttered a total of 30 items this month and made pretty good progress on my regular use items.
Empties;
Hourglass Micro eyeliner- Obsidian- This ultra find eyeliner is great for tight-lining, but its not retractable and I found it broke easily. There are drugstore dupes for this so I wont't spend this money again. $20
3 Colourpop Lip pencils: Beekeeper, Oh Snap, and Brick. $7 each ($21)
Grown Alchemist Body Cream - I have 3 of these. I decluttered 1 this month by gifting it to a friend who will enjoy it, and now I've used up 1 I have 1 more left. I got all 3 tubes from Fabfitfun for $13 but re-purchase price would be $24
Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer I think this is the 3rd or 4th butter bronzer I've had. It's a cult favorite for a reason, and if I didn't have so many other bronzers I'd be rushing out to get another one. I had a small ring left around the edge, but it dropped and shatter what was left, I attempted to re-press but it's not enough product left so I called it. $15.99
Jet Lag Mask Mini I got this as a birthday gift I believe from Sephora- it's a deluxe sample. I finally getting around to using it. It's light and doesn't irritate my skin. I typically use a sheet mask for travel, but see how this one would be nice. I used 3 uses in September and 3 in October for a total of 6 uses before finishing it up. It is a deluxe sample so I will count it as a completed product as it had multiple uses but no associated cost.
Missha SPF- Korean skin care is the best and so far I'm loving this sunscreen. It has a light milky pink in color and blends into skin. No noticeable flash back. It does leave a soft focus finish as advertised. Wore it under makeup in Europe and it was fine- I typically did sunscreen early and the foundation after 30 minutes this seemed to work well. If you have darker skin you may not like this as it does leave a milky light pink finish on the skin. This fall I noticed it was drying and not something that my fall/winter skin can tolerate very well. I used it up, but probably wouldn't purchase again. $13.75
Carifree Treatment Rinse Trying to take control of my issues with my teeth- I've always had issues with my teeth since I was really little with baby teeth. My sensory issues multiply those concerns, but I've noticed a difference with this product and will continue to use it along with some of their other products $39 (even though it's 2 bottles I'm counting it as 1 product)
ABH Clear Brow Gel - mini Its a fine product, but I don't really feel the need for the extra step but i used it to finish it up. $9
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara My current favorite mascara, it's been open for 6 months and actively used for 3, I've noticed some eye sensitivity and know that this one is aging out- I may save and use a lot of makeup past expiration dates, but Mascara I try to get rid of after 3 months of consistent use, Don't mess with your eyes. $26
Progress:
Earth Harbor Sunshine Dew Cleansing Oil: I wanted to love this one and if I wore less product I probably would. I got it through a fabfitfun discount, but it requires so much product to actually cleanse it's not sustainable. If all I ever wore was sunscreen, it would be fine and sometimes thats all I wear so it works, but if there is any eye makeup, shadow brows or mascara or foundation it just doesn't cut it on its own. So if you know that you are a light to no make up user, this is great, but for me, most days I need more. $24.
Earth harbor laguna is a body oil I apply all over 1x a week. I feel like it restores moisture that I am missing, but it’s too much for me to use everyday. About 1/2 done at the end of Oct -- Also my hubby loves the smell of this one. $26
Grown Alchemist Body Cream I started this fall with 3 tubes (a total of 360mls) of this product and now I'm working on my last one. While it's a great moisturizer, I'm not a huge fan of the smell. I got all 3 through fabfitfun for $13 but they typically sell for $24 each. After 2 months of basically full time use I'm really over the scent. I'll probably put it in my box to pan next year.
Laroche-Posay Lipkar Wash AP+ I had high hopes for this one. But for my face it's not a good fit. It left my skin feeling dry. I have been using it as a body wash in the shower and haven't had the issues I had with the skin on my face, but my skin is extra pilly after I use this product- so I guess it's exfoliating, so that's good, but I wont buy it again. A little over half way done with it at the end of October.
Mud Masky Is an Australian clay mud mask that came in my fall Fabfitfun box. It's just a pink clay mask. I feel like I cannot notice a difference between this and a drugstore brand that charges a fraction of the cost, but there isn't anything wrong with it. It went on fine tingled a little and rinsed off in a few minutes. I could see myself adding it to my routine 1x a week before a shower for easier rinsing. Their website claims it has up to 10 uses- if that's the case its $5 a mask which isn't horrible, but we'll see what my usage looks like. 2x uses in October
Farmacy Deep Sweep Toner I got a travel mini of this last month when I finished my last toner. I really like it and can totally see myself purchasing the full size when I run out of the mini and use up other products. Probably 3-4 days of use left at the end of Oct.
Ivory Oak Oatmeal Honey Goat Milk Soap I cut these bars into fourths to make them easier for me to use as hand soap. I finished another 1/4 this month that leaves 1 left. I have another order of soaps in the mail from them. Shipping is their downfall. I've done Pre-order twice now and both times it's taken me reaching out to them to get them to send the product I paid for. I truly love these soaps but they need to get their distribution situation figured out.
Glossier Balm-dotcom - Birthday Cake It's not universal because it has sparkle so I personally wouldn't use it anywhere other than my lips. It's fine, but I don't love it. I put it on when I'm in bed. I won't repurchase but I won't waste it either.
Jouer Matte Lip Balm- This lives in my purse and is reapplied several times a day. It feels nice at first, but sometimes I worry it makes my lips worse. It's interesting, I'm not a huge fan of a matte balm and wouldn't spend money on it in the future.
Declutter
Tarte Shape Tape in fair- I hate this product, and have no idea how long this tube has been kicking around but I'd say at least 4 years- probably more. I wanted to like it- for a while EVERYONE liked it, but it so thick. I rarely wear concealer as it is, and when I do I prefer a thin formula. $30
Grown Alchemist Body Cream - I have 3 of these. I am fully committed to using up 2 of them. However I have a friend who would enjoy the scent of this product and enjoy using it far more than me. $24
Ipsy Color Corrector in pistachio - My last Ipsy bag was from when I lived in Minneapolis so more than 5 years old- Smells like alcohol at this point- no known cost- will just count as 1 item out.
Kevyn Aucoin Contour and Highlight Mini Duo I have several Kevyn Aucoin products I enjoy, even other powders- but the application and finish of this is different from the full size products I own, I find the contour patchy and I have 5 highlighters in nearly the same shade- so I wont use it and it goes. $25
ABH Banana Stick- I never would have purchased this for myself- I don't like banana powders or creams it must have come in a box and I couldn't tell you when. I think they make me look too yellow. $25
Julep Cushion Complexion (Conclear) I remember really liking this product- especially when I was dealing with more skin issues like acne. But then in 2020 everything was put away and now when I had a skin issue again I went to use it and it's gone bad. If I ever decided to use concealer again I'd consider this one $16
Makeup Forever Rouge Artist Lipstick I have the old bullet lipstick packaging in a color they no longer produce- that's a red flag for time to go right there. Its a deep purple in a matte formula. I don't wear many mattes any more and I have more dark purples that haven't gone off. This smells like a crayola crayon a dead give away it's time to toss it $25
Nars Orgasm Lipstick- Mini No cost associated with this mini- I just hate the way it looks on my lips. I've tried a dozen ways to make it work and it just doesn't.
Maybelline Electric Shine Lipglass I think I got this for halloween one year- it's since separated and wont mix back together. It's been discontinued.
3 Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche lipsticks - Bite has gone out of business and I cannot find a link for this blog I had the colors: liqourice, jam ad opal. I've never been a huge fan of their lip formula. I did love their mascara though.
Giorgio Armani mini lipstick - has separated and smells like cheap vodka - no associated cost
Sephora Eyeliner- Mine is in blue. It tugs a lot and is uncomfortable to use $10
Rimmel Exaggerate Lip Liner- Red Diva- I wear lip liner with red lips to stop them from feathering or bleeding- this didn't help with either $3.49
Colourpop Pot eyeliner in Red- Stains my eyes, I wont use it. $5
Lume mini deodorant Honestly I feel like these must have multiplied or I got some as a freebie in a box. I really wanted to love this product- particularly for my feet, but it stings the skin on my body and creates an itchy experience on my underarms. I thought I'd gotten rid of it all, but I found another- Tried it again, and unfortunately had the same experience. $6
Redken Mega All Soft Shampoo and Conditioner I picked these up with my summer hair cut and hate them. But they were salon expensive so I'm slowly using them up- but I decided that enough was enough and I'm not going to use crappy products just because I have them. These are causing buildup on my hair and I've noticed more knots, snarls and breakage so enough is enough I have the money to buy new products and infact have already picked up my perfect hair day products because those were great so I am happy to see these leave. $24 each ($48)
INCOMING
2 New Mac lipsticks I picked up at the Estee Lauder Company store for $32.83
Eu'Genia Shea Butter I got it through fabfitfun for $14 and hope it will be a good lotion for the winter and a break from scented products that have been a struggle for me.
Ulta Order: SPF, Holiday Shampoo/Conditioner/Mask Pack, eye brow pencil, Lip gloss, Rally prep and Prime (50% off). I got a free mini dry shampoo as a gift with order and also picked up 2 packs of hair binders but wont count them here as they aren't something you use up. $101 on beauty items included tax
Value
Empties: 64 +11=75 Declutters: 61 + 19= 80
$1469.49 + 168.74 = 1638.23 $957.48 + 217.49 =
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