Why yes! I am way behind! Here is what I went through in May:
Hair stuff:
John Frieda Frizz Ease Hair Spray
Opinion: I go through a mini can of hair spray about twice a year. This worked I guess. I am just not enough of a hair spray user to give a decent review.
Purchase?: Nope. I probably have 2-4 more mini cans of hair spray, so I am goo for another year or two.
Marc Anthony argan or some kind of other oil
Opinion: I like hair oil for my dry ends. This was suitable.
Purchase?: Nah. I'll stick to my samples or just buy more Hask.
Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Overnight Protector
Opinion: This was nice. I liked leaving it in my hair overnight and waking up to super moisturized locks.
Purchase?: Not for the price this brand runs at. Ouch.
Skin care:
Glam Glow Supermud Clearing Treatment
Opinion: DAMN YOU GLAM GLOW!! This shit was GOOD. I used it on my nose to rip out all of my nasty blackheads. I don't know what kind of witchcraft Glam Glow uses to make their products but DAMN does it work!
Purchase?: I totally would but it is SOOOOO expensive! I wish Ulta carried it so I can cash in my points on it!
Dr. Brandt Poredermabrasion Pore Perfecting Exfoliator
Opinion: I liked this a lot. It really got in there and did some deep down scrubby things to my face. A little went a long way so this sample lasted a while.
Purchase?: I can scratch up my face for a lot less money, so no thank you.
First Aid Beauty Deep Cleanser
Opinion: This worked well enough. I liked the fact that it had clay added to help combat my greasies. It did leave my face feeling a little tight after using it.
Purchase?: Not my favorite cleanser, so no.
Lancome Advanved Genifique serum type thingy
Opinion: I love getting samples of this, because I will never splash out on the full sized version.
Purchase?: See above.
Miscellaneous skin and body:
Suave Visible Glow Self Tanning Body Lotion
Opinion:
I think this may be better than Jergens for one reason. It's thinner
and applies faster. I hate spending time rubbing lotion into my skin.
Repurchase?: My self tanner loving dumb ass probably will.
Pure Silk Shave Cream
Opinion: BORING.
Repurchase?: Nope. I have been shaving with a giant bottle of Wen conditioner and liking that more. Plus, it has the added bonus of maybe making my leg hair fall out!
Marvis Toothpaste
Opinion: Luxury toothpaste. Huh. This was fine I suppose.
Purchase?: Not as long as the hubby keeps buying massive packs of toothpaste at Costco. This was a nice sample though.
Proraso Cream Liquid After Shave Balm
Opinion: I love this. I had this last little sample to use up, now I am on to my big bottle.
Purchase?: Already have.
Makeup things:
Barry M Flawless Matte Finish Foundation
Opinion: I bought this at a train station in London and I loved it!!! I am super sad I cannot buy more.
Repurchase?: You bet your ass I will. The next time I can find it.
Mally Beauty double ended mascara
Opinion: Mascara, along with bronzer, is one of those rare makeup items that just do not excite me. However, I did really like this. The combination of defining and maximizing brushes really made application a breeze.
Repurchase?: I am literally drowning in tubes of mascara. Full sized. Deluxe sized. Sample sized. I will never be able to go through them all. I would definitely buy this if they all suddenly disappeared though.
Ulta Eyebrow Gel
Opinion: Ewwwww!! Never package eyebrow gel in a clear tube! It started to look very nasty very quickly from applying over my pomade. Also, it got gooey and flaking on me after a few uses. That's why there is still goo in this tube. I could not deal anymore.
Purchase?: I am convinced that all eyebrow gel sucks other than ABH.
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner
Opinion: This definitely lives up to the hype! I can almost pull off a decent cat with this liner. And it stays on through almost anything.
Purchase?: I have another sample size going at the moment. Also, I am sure there is a cheaper dupe out there somewhere.
Harvey Prince Hello
Opinion: I liked this well enough. It wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't the worst either.
Purchase?: No, I am trying to use up my other 10,000 perfume samples.
I finished up a whole bunch of stuff in August and September!
Here is everything in it's emptied glory. Not pictured: a few foil packets that I used up on my holiday to the UK. I didn't bother to haul the garbage back stateside with me.
First up, some hygiene stuff:
Dove Go Fresh Revitalize Body Wash
Origin: Allure quarterly beauty box
Price: I did not pay full price for this, you can get two for $9.99 on Amazon
Opinion: This body wash was decent and the scent was citrusy and neutral enough that my husband could also get in on it. It was full size so it lasted for quite a while.
Repurchase?: Probably not, but nothing against the product itself. I have ADD with shower essentials and there is much more out there to try.
Yes to Cucumbers Face Towellettes Travel Wipes:
Origin: Husband picked these up at Walgreens or somewhere while we were traveling.
Price: $3.19 at Walgreen's
Opinion: I am a face wipe junkie due to my laziness with washing my face or properly removing my makeup. The Yes To brand is always welcome in my household.
Repurchase?: I am sure it will happen eventually. I rotate face wipe products and this was a nice travel size I am sure I will pick up again at some point.
Dove Deoderant
Origin: Costco
Price: You can get four sticks of a similar product for $13.49
Opinion: This deoderant is effective and has a nice light, clean scent.
Repurchase?: No, only because I bought a multipack at Costco and I am in no danger of running out any time soon. Plus, as with most Costco purchases, by the time I run out and need more, there will be something totally new available.
Next, some makeup type stuff:
Dr. Brandt Pores No More Refiner Primer
Origin: Birchbox Shop (purchased with points)
Price: $45 at Ulta (ouch)
Opinion: I liked my sample of this enough to purchase a full size with points. However, I tired of it quickly and allowed for it to get old and crappy.
Repurchase?: No. There are plenty of similar products out there for a lot less money.
Some Crappy No Name Concealer
Origin: Glossybox?
Price: Don't care
Opinion: This was garbage. It came broken and only continued to get worse from there. It was also greasy, chalky, and immediately settled into my fledgling eye wrinkles.
Repurchase?: Hell to the no.
Mirabella Primer
Origin: Glossybox?
Price: $29 on Mirabella's website
Opinion: This primer was fine until it started to separate.
Repurchase?: No. About half of it went to waste when it separated into oil and gross clumps.
And now some face stuff:
Rimmel Eye Makeup Remover:
Origin: Most likely Target
Price: $3.99 at Target
Opinion: My mom got me hooked on probably a decade ago. It gently and effectively removes even stubborn eye makeup without being greasy.
Repurchase?: Over and over again. I already opened a new one.
Pixi by Petra Glow Tonic
Origin: Target
Price: $15 at Target
Opinion: I am hooked on this! It tames my oily skin and helps control patchiness.
Repurchase?: I am already well into another bottle!
Mullein & Sparrow Facial Mask
Origin: Glossybox
Price: $15 for a measly 1 oz
Opinion: This loose clay face mask was fun and very gentle on my face. It helped tame my oily complexion without being too harsh. And the packaging was beautiful!
Repurchase?: No, it is kind of pricey (for the size) compared to what I normally like to spend on masks. It would make a gorgeous gift though!
First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Hydrating Serum
Origin: some subscription box
Price: $26 for 1 oz at Sephora
Opinion: I expect way too much from my serums, and this was just okay. I am yet to locate my "holy grail" serum.
Repurchase?: Meh, probably not. It's pretty expensive and it didn't "wow" me. This brand is growing on me though.
Some random natural serum
Origin: Some eco beauty box
Price: Who knows?
Opinion: This was just kind of there
Repurchase?: Even I wasn't too lazy to track it down, no. Didn't do much for me.
Finally, hair stuff:
Oscar Blandi Dry Styling Heat Protect Spray
Price: I can't find this in stock right now
Origin: some kind of subscription box
Opinion: This was a lifesaver for my second job! It really perked up my hair after being smash in a hard hat all day. All I did was spray in onto my dry roots and fluff with my fingers or use the blow dryer for a few minutes. It smelled pretty good too!
Repurchase?: I'm not sure if I am able to now!
Davines Hair Oil
Origin: some kind of subscription box
Price: Full size 4 oz is $44
Opinion: This was a very lovely lighter hair oil. It didn't not feel overly greasy and it had a nice scent.
Repurchase?: I have loved all Davines samples I have ever gotten. They really work miracles on my hair. I would love to have enough money to stock my bathroom with them some day. Currently, I can get by with cheaper hair products thanks to the super soft water in my home. Also, holy BALLS is this expensive!
That is it for now! Let me know if you have tried any of these and have different opinions.
