Coming into November I knew I would likely be making several purchases as it is sale seasons for beauty, but I did my best to only buy in categories I know I will use and products I already know I love, and while I spent more than I had planned- I am also set on my basics (retinol, Vit C, Cleanser, Toner, sunscreen, and lotion) for the next 3-6 months so I justify it in my head.
In November I did a review of my Sephora purchases since 2016 and decluttered nearly everything from purchased in 2018 or earlier.
I had an unforseen trip at the start of the month and had 15 minutes to pack for it, so not much came with me, purchased some small items to use while I was in Minnesota so I could feel like myself in a time when my world felt like it was falling apart, some of them had to be left there due to flight restrictions, but I included all of them below. The shampoo and conditioner will be in my travel bag until used up and the lip balm will live in my purse.
Basically I bought a lot this month but I used up or decluttered more.
Empties:Cake Body Butter Packaging has changed but its the same thing- $9 I've had it for years and kept it in the work bag finally finished it.
Farmacy Deep Sweep Toner I got a travel mini of this in sept when I finished my last toner. I really like it and will purchased a full size during the Sephora Sale this month. $15
Sunday Riley Pink Drink I had a deluxe sample that is half the size so I've assessed half the price point but you can only get that exact product in a kit. I used it as my only skin care night item when I was in Minnesota, so it was used daily after I cleansed my face each night. It was fine The mister is great (and it's the same as what's on the full size) I don't really use an essence in my daily routine, but it was fine and felt like it helped my skin after days sitting in dry air hospitals. $24
Eyeko dual ended shadow stick I wore this every day when I was home. It's a super easy quick out the door product. It is not as long wearing as other shadow sticks I have tried, but I would certainly try it or another color combo again. $25
Sunday Riley High Dose Retinol I love this product this is the 2nd one I've had. I got it in July and used it up in November. That's 3 months+ and I'm okay with that. I notice a difference. I understand there are more affordable options and maybe those are better for you, but for me I love this product and will continue to use it $85 Sunday Riley CEO Vitamin C Serum- I love this product I've tried others and haven't had great success so I'll keep coming back. It visibly brightens my skin without burning or irritation. The 1oz bottle lasts about 3 months with daily use. $85
Earth Harbor Sunshine Dew Cleansing Oil: I wanted to love this one. 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.
Elizabeth Mott Thank me Later eye shadow primer Probably the best eye primer I've ever used. And I did fully use it up. I like it more than urban decay, but both are good. $15.49
Beekman SPF 35 Primer Mini I had heard good things, and while it's fine, its very thin and I feel like no matter how much I apply it wouldn't be enough. $13
Carifree Toothpaste I love this toothpaste- It's great for my teeth, and I've noticed a difference in the quality of my smile. $18
Progress:
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. Well I was out of town half of November so not much progress, probably 1/3 left. $26
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. About 1/3 left at the end of November.
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
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. I have a 2nd Ivory Oak soap I'm using up in the shower right now too.
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. My lips got super dry being in the hospital for a lot of November and then the dry air of winter set in and this isn't great for defending against that. I'd rather just use vaseline, but I've used up half of this so far.
Jouer Bronzer Due- It was purchased July 2019- It still works fine, though its a bit orange for me. It works better in the summer months. I started using it when I broke/ finished my butter bronzer that I love. I will try to pan it in 2023.
Declutter:
It Cosmetics Original CC cream I honestly have no idea how old this is. I know my oldest known foundation that I can track through the sephora app is July of 2018- but this is older than that. It probably has a month left worth of daily use given how much product is in a tube (1.7 oz) but I just cannot, it's clearly gone off and today it irritated my skin so much I'm calling it. My skin and I deserve better. $44
Jouer Matte Lip Balm- I have used up over half of this product, but it makes my lips worse- so it has to go $22
Kaja Lip Duo from May 2019 Not still in production price at time of purchase was $8
Tatcha Silk Primer Mini January 2019 I used a lot of this up, but it has a 3 month shelf life so it's declutter is long over due. When I had a lot of acne I used primer as a way to even out my skin, but at this point in life I like that my skin shows through so I wouldn't repurchase $24
Dior Rough Kohl Red Lipstick Dec 2017 This was an amazing lipstick and I got a ton of use out of it but the texture has changed it looks like it's gone bad. They don't make this exact one any more but I put the price of a red Dior lipstick $42
Make up forever lipstick Rouge Sept 2017 Packaging changed, but it's the same product. Its a great red, but it smells like crayons so it's time to go $25
Sephora 10 hour Wear foundations march 2017 Its 3/4 of the way done, but after 5 years I'm not putting it on my face also 10 hours is not enough for me my day is longer than that. They don't make this exact one but I've tried Best Skin Ever by Sephora and it's similar $20
Huda Beauty Obsessions palette in Warm - its been discontinued (I think I got it in 2018 as a gift) I have gotten a lot of use out of several of the lighter more transitional shades, but the ones left aren't things I reach for - I'm more of a cool tone person or single sparkle shadows. I like the very small 9 pan format and think they are reasonably priced for the product. If I saw a color story that inspired me, I'd probably buy it. $29
Pat McGrath Labs mini eye shadow palette. It was all shimmer shades, and when I go to use it I feel like all the colors make my eyes look dirty, or don't show up as punchy as I want- even with a based. I feel like I have better shimmer shades from colour pop that are less than half the cost. $22
Urban Decay Perversion Mascara Truly my current favorite, but it's been open for 6 months and in daily use for 3 so it's gotta go. I got a mini/ travel size pack of 5 different mascaras to try out to see if I like anything else better, but this is one I'll always be okay coming back to $26.
Dr. Jart BB cream I have had this foundation for at least 4 years, the pump stopped working last month and with the true exposure to air it's really showing it's age and is time to go. That being said I LOVE this foundation. It's a great weight and great tone for me- I use the lightest shade. I would buy it again if I ever have a need for another foundation (not likely) $44
Fenty Stunna Lip Fluid In Unbutton. I wanted to like this, but the formula keeps separating and makes my lips crack. $26
Mellow Lipstick in Candy Floss I may keep a lipstick beyond its "best by" date. But when it gets bumby its time to pass it to the trash. This was fun from an Ispy bag years ago (haven't gotten one in at least 4 years) so there's that. It was a fun color that came out a few times a year. $16
Sephora Brand Concealer medium to full coverage I have 01 and it has the wrong undertones I also haven't worn concealer in 4 years so time to go. $15
KVD everlasting lip mini- I had mine in blue grey shade called wolf. Wore it for halloween events for years- love it but it smells like paint thinner now. $10
Tarte Mini liquid lip in birthday suit- Love the color but its chunky and wont mix back together- Counts as 1 product out but no price as it came in a kit.
ABH mini matte lipstick. This is in a concealer lip color on me. Counts as a product but no price- came in a kit.
Benefit Hoola mini contour stick. Came in an ipsy bag (at least 4 years ago), smells funny- 1 product no price.
Black Gel Liner- Not a look I like any more- another step I dont want to do. $10
Ella Eden single eyeshadow in Harmony is a beautiful color that I never reach for because its a single I forget I have except for the 4 times a year I sort through my kit. I have a very similar color in a complete palette. $14
Black Honey Clinque mini lip stick. This use to be the only lipstick I ever wore. Now I hate it. I've tried so many times but I give up it's good bye. $10
Tarteist Pro Palette- I gave this one a chance this year and held on to it all year, but was purchased in 2017 and I am never reaching for it. So it's time to go. The newer version sells for $40
Stila Heaven's Hue Highligher in Kitten Got this in march of 2017 and I cringe to think how long I've put this cream product on my skin. It gotten old and has always been to dark for me so even it's got to go. I got a powder highlighter at the same time, but since I used my fingers for this, it is showing it's age much more- I will try to pan the other one this year. If you are looking for a fun cream high lighter I do really love the formula if you get a good shade for you. $34
Incoming:
Sephora VIB Sale- I got 15% off purchases so I picked up Mascara because I'm all out, Toner replacement because I ran out in November, Skin Care because I knew I'd run out in November and I love getting 15% off really expensive skin care, Repurchased the Farmacy Cleansing Balms I've tried other products, but nothing is as good, and I bought a cream blush because I've been using the same blush for 11 months and I wanted to try something new.
Here is the actual list of items:
Minnesota Purchases: Esos Lip balm ($2), Perfect Hair Day Travel size shampoo and conditioner ($16 each) Ordinary Cleanser ($7.50) Prep and Prime ($26) But I had to leave the cleanser and Prep and Prime in MN as they were too big for my carry on by volume. They will be there next time I'm in Minnesota.
Black Friday Ulta Purchase: 8 Items for self 1 for gift: $120 total
Fab Fit fun- Just the add on I don't include what I get in the box. $14 for a Earth harbor mini kit
Running totals:
Empties: Decluttered:
75+ 10 = 85 80 + 25=105
1638.23+ 313.49 =1951.72 1174.97 + 531=1705.97
