Stash Insurance

I got to thinking... if there was such a thing as stash insurance and I therefore had to declare the worth of my beauty stash... what would it be actually worth? So I decided to create a list of everything and their prices (excluding sample things and things so old I have no idea how to figure out their prices). When I make additions to my stash (after my Kill It Quest of course) or use up things I will update this list and its value.

NOTE! This Policy has been updated! Check out the Spring Policy Update HERE

Make Up

Palettes and Tools
$20.00 Large Z Palette in Black
$7.00 Inglot 3 Shadow Palette
$34.00 Kat Von D Beethoven Palette
$2.00 Stila Eyeshadow Pan Holder
$10.00 Urban Decay Grind House Sharpener
$5.00 Boscia Peppermint Blotting Linens
$14.00 Sephora Collection Purifying Brush Shampoo 6.75oz
$10.00 Fragrance Atomizer
$10.00 Travalo-Style Sephora Fragrance Atomizer
$8.00 Sephora Pop Up Brush
Total: $120.00

Shadows
$18.00 Stila Eyeshadow in Kitten
$5.00 Inglot Shadow Matte 390
$5.00 Inglot Shadow Pearl 402
$5.00 Inglot Shadow Pearl 422
$19.50 Too Faced Galaxy Glam Baked Eye Shadow in Magenta Moon
$19.50 Too Faced Galaxy Glam Baked Eye Shadow in Amber Asteroid
$3.75 Maybelline Eyeshadow Single in Tasteful Taupe
$3.75 Maybelline Eyeshadow Single in Pumped Up Peach (limited edition color)
$12.00 Flirt! Cosmetics Dreamy Eyes Eyeshadow in Chocoholic
$1.99 Wet n Wild Single Eyeshadow in Brule
Total: $93.49

Foundation & Concealer
$11.99 Cover Girl Natureluxe Silk Foundation
$45.00 Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua
$7.99 Cover Girl Aquasmooth Make-Up
$28.00 Bare Essentials Matte Foundation
$1.99 Wet n Wild Cover All Concealer
Total:  $94.97


Powders
$29.50 Bare Essentials Brilliant Gold Duo (with brush)
$3.00 E.L.F. Complexion Perfection Powder
$8.99 CoverGirl TruBlend Minerals Loose Powder (old packaging)
$20.00 Bare Escentuals Try. Believe. Love Set (Foundation x2, Mineral Veil, Bronzer)
$7.49 Physicians Formula Healthy Wear Powder in Translucent Light
Total: $68.98


Blush and Bronzer
$15.00 Too Faced Mini Pink Leopard Bronzer
$5.69 Cover Girl Instant Cheekbones in Refined Rose
Total: $19.69


Primers
$18.00 Too Faced Shadow Insurance
Total: $18.00


Mascara
None. All Sample Sizes.
Total: $0.00


Eyeliner
$18.00 Urban Decay Heavy Metal Glitter Liner in Distortion
$16.00 Kat Von D Autograph Eyeliner in Love Metal
$23.00 NARS Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Rue Bonaparte
Total: $57.00


Lip Products
$16.00 Too Faced Mirror Mirror Gloss in I Know You Want
$20.00 Too Faced Lipstick in Free Love
$11.00 Josie Maran Argan Color Stick in Petal Pink Mini (approximate)
$5.79 Cover Girl Wetslicks Lipgloss in Peachs N Gleam
$8.29 Cover Girl Outlast Lipstain in 415
$8.99 Cover Girl Outlast All Day Lipcolor in 860
$9.49 L'Oreal Paris Infallible Lipcolor in Diane's Tuberose
$6.99 Covergirl LipPerfection Lipcolor in Soulmate
$14.50 Clinique Different Lipstick in Glazed Berry
$5.70 Covergirl Continuous Color in Natural Frost
$5.70 Covergirl Continuous Color in Smokey Rose
$5.70 Covergirl Continuous Color in It's Your Mauve
$5.70 Covergirl Continuous Color in Bronzed Peach
$5.70 Covergirl Continuous Color in Pure Gloss
$5.70 Covergirl Continuous Color in Classic Red
$5.70 Covergirl Wetshine in Crystal Clear
$6.49 Revlon Lipstick in Soft Rose
Total: $147.44


Brushes
$32.00 Sephora Collection Pro Foundation Airbrush #56: Face
$34.00 Sephora Collection Pro Natural Powder Brush #40: Face
$28.00 Bare Escentuals Full Coverage Kabuki Brush
$28.00 Bare Escentuals Full Flawless Face Brush
$3.99 Eco Tools Bamboo Eye Shadow Brush
$5.99 Revlon Covered Lip Brush
$20.00 Bare Escentuals Maximum Coverage Concealer Brush
Total: $151.98


Body
$12.00 Victoria's Secret Sheer Fragrance Mist in Girls Night
$12.00 Victoria's Secret Sheer Fragrance Mist in Girls Night
$12.00 Bath and Body Works Body Spray in Cherry Blossom
$5.00 Bath and Body Works Body Spray Travel Sized in Forever Sunshine
$10.95 Victoria's Secret: Sexy Little Things Love Rocks Scented Mist 75ml (approximate)
$3.99 Secret Natural Mineral Invisible Solid in Eucalyptus Blossom
$7.64 Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Lotion Unscented 24.5 fl. oz
$10.50 Bath and Body Works Carried Away Shower Gel
$5.66 Skintimate Signature Scents Moisturizing Shave Gel in Strawberry Tangerine
$6.34 Veet Fast Acting Gel Cream Hair Remover
$18.00 The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Body Scrub
Total: $104.10


Face
$3.99 CVS Purifying Mint Masque
$3.99 Freeman Facial Peel-Off Mask Cucumber
$7.99 Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
$7.99 Garnier Nutriniste Moisture Rescue Lightweight Lotion
$16.99 Garnier Nutriniste Skin Renue Dark Spot Corrector Clinical
$5.99 Garnier The Refreshing Remover Cleansing Towelettes
$5.99 Garnier The Refreshing Remover Cleansing Towelettes
$6.99 Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri-Pure Daily Exfoliating Gel Cleanser
Total: $60.00


Hair
$6.99 Goody Spin Pins
$6.99 Goody Modern Updo
$2.99 Conair Bobby Pins with Case
$18.00 Sephora Mini Super Clamp Set in Black and Bling Black
$3.50 Sephora Collection Snag-Free Hair Elastics
$5.99 Got 2B Fat-tastic Mega-Lift Root-Boosting Spray
$5.49 Tresemme No Frizz Shine Spray
$5.99 Tresemme Fresh Start Dry Shampoo
$16.99 Big Sexy Hair Spray & Play Volumizing Hairspray
$16.99 Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Spray Mousse
$4.99 Tresemme Instant Heat Tamer Spray
$6.29 Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Weightless Anit-Frizz Serum
$4.49 Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk
$3.99 Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Styling Cream
$3.99 Aussie Aussome Volume Shampoo
$3.99 Aussie Aussome Volume Conditioner
$3.99 Aussie 3 Minute Miracle
$3.29 Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Split End Mender
$3.29 Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Boosting Mousse
$4.99 Sunsilk Anit-Poof 24/7 Cream (approximate/guess since not sold anymore)
$3.99 Alberto V05 Whipped! Volume Styling Mousse
$7.95 Giovanni Natural Mousse Air-Turbo Charged
$8.95 Giovanni Frizz Be Gone Anti-Frizz Hair Texturizing Balm
Total: $142.11


Nails
$7.99 Incoco Nail Polish Applique in Sparkly Blue
$0.99 Sally Girl Polish Glow in the Dark
$7.99 Revlon Calcium Gel
$7.00 Orly Nail Lacquer in Rage
$7.99 Orly Magnifique French Manicure Topcoat
$4.29 Nina Ultra Pro in a Matte Pink
$4.99 Sally Hansen French Manicure Pen
$4.99 Revlon Polish in Minted
$4.99 Revlon Polish in Sheer Petal
$5.99 Sally Hansen Lacquer Shine in 08 Glossy
$3.99 Sally Hansen Diamond Strength No Chip Nail Color in Champagne Toast
$2.99 Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Nail Color in Gunmetal
Total: $64.19


Samples/Unpriceable
Bare Minerals Warmth Starter Set Size
Bare Minerals Mini Full Flawless Face Brush
Random Blush Brush
Random Bronzer Brush
Random Pencil/Blender Brush
Laura Geller Spackle Primer in Bronze
Random Blush and Highlighter Duo
Sephora Eyeshadow Deluxe Sample in Peach Beige
Sephora Eyeshadow Deluxe Sample in Aspen Summit
Sephora Advanced Lash Booster Mascara Sample
Clinique Almost Bronzer Sample
Smashbox Limitless Eye Liner in Onyz Sample
Urban Decay Glide-On Eye Pencils in Bouron
Benfit Coralista Blush Deluxe Sample
Creste 3D Whitestrip Advaced Vivid Sample (one set)
Sephora Lip Gloss Deluxe Samples x2 Unknown Colors
Lorac Multiplex Lipgloss Sample in 3D
Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick in unknown color

GRAND TOTAL: $1141.95
(This value does not reflect the currently crossed off items)


All I can say is WOW. Who knew it was worth THAT much!! Of course a lot of things were bought on sale, or came free with things, or I had a coupon so I didn't spend the total amount, but I probably did spend  around that much over time. Crazy!!

What is your makeup worth? Comment below! :)

New Watch

I finally got a new watch after months of watch browsing with a Boy who is a watch nerd. During the summer I was lusting over a Kennith Cole Watch because I loved how it reminded me of Cadillac's. Then I liked the idea of a rose gold watch but Michael Kors watches, while fabulous, where just too big and boyfriend-y. There was a beautiful little Rolex that I LOVED but it was way out of my price range (one day little Rolex we will be reunited!). I also adore the idea of a red gold watch but the only ones I liked we Mont Blanc ones that were also way out of price range.

But this weekend I finally settled and actually bought a watch, AND it was 25% off! My coupon-er heart sang because for the price of the watch at full price I was able to get the watch plus some damage insurance. Yippie! Good deals and insurance against my clumsiness! Also, it has "Eco Drive" which means no batteries AND no real maintenance because there are hardly any moving parts (aka Winding Movement). Plus, and I find this fascinating  while it is solar, it can actually charge with artificial lighting, cool huh? Now to just get a solar cell phone and I'd be super happy :)

Here is what I came home with: The Citizen Ladies Eco-Drive Dress Watch Stainless Steel Black Face

My favorite feature? The hour markers are metal and cut such a way so it reflects light! All the glitz of diamonds or CZs without the price or gaudiness! (though, of course, I love gaudiness just not in a watch)

Sorry the picture isn't the greatest, my camera is biting the dust, and as you might tell, it didn't start off as a super duper camera because I got it in 2006! It was so cutting edge this its pixel count then though!

"It" Boots!

I have two pairs of fall/spring boots that adore. They are short as I do not like the riding boot trend (and don't get me started on "Chelsea" boots) or really the Ugg-y trend.

The first pair I bought my 1L year after a long boot quest. I had never owned heeled boots before then and I was on a hunt for a pair that "spoke to me." After must despair at not being able to find a pair I liked I wandered into Payless because I figured it couldn't hurt and there these boots were! The moment I saw them I knew I had to have them! It was amazing how drawn to these boots I was because I had never felt this way about a pair of shoes before. I could have bought them without trying them on I loved them so much (but of course I tried them on and then fell even more in love because they were comfortable!). You know what else is amazing? I STILL get compliments on these boots 2 seasons later and people are always surprised when I say I got them from Payless! The price was also good too because I think they were even on sale at the time. It was a match made in heaven!

I bought this pair of Fossil boots at TJ Maxx, so they were a super good deal! I payed $30-$40 dollars for them and Fossil boots tend to run about $150-$200!! I couldn't believe it when I saw them, it was also love at first sight like my Payless Boots. I remember finding the boots, debating on whether the splurge was worth it, and decide that they world could decide because the first pair that I found were a half size off of what I usually wear so I made a deal with the world: if there was another pair in the size that I wanted I would buy them, no hesitation. Well, around the corner there was a second pair in the size that I wanted! They were the only two in the whole store. It was destiny, I bought them without hesitation.

After these two loves I have vowed that the rest of my shoe buying should be of the same degree of love for the shoe because then I won't regret the purchase. So far this has resulted in my not buying any new shoes since the Fossil boots (which super helps the wallet!) but seem to have given my style a sense of refinement as now I want to buy things that are truly my style, not what I think will "look good" or is "in."

Do you have any shoes that just "spoke to you" when you set eyes on them and have been in love with them ever since?

Purge 4

1. Crabtree & Evelyn Hand Therapy Collection: La Source Hand Therapy Sample
I liked this hand lotion. It was thick but not heavy and had a nice smell. Wasn't wowed so probably wouldn't purchase it but I would enjoy getting it as a gift or buying it with a gift card if for some reason someone gave me a Crabtree & Evelyn giftcard, haha.


2. Ahava The Source: Cleansing Cream Deluxe Sample
Love love loooove this face wash. It was the first time in a long time that I had a face wash that actually made my face feel moisturized afterwards. I am really considering buying the full size of this product after I use up my other face washes. BTW I got this in my October Birchbox


3. Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser Sample
Hated this with a passion. Hated the consistency, I hated the way it felt on my skin the moment I put it there. I couldn't even stand lathering this on my face. This was a decent sized sample but I actually hated it so much that I didn't use up even the sample amount! So glad I didn't buy this the one time I thought about buying it haha. 


4. Blinc Mascara Deluxe Sample
Click here for a review of this product

5. Clinique Even Better Skin Tone Correction Moisturizer Deluxe Sample
Click here for a review of this product

6. Jouer Lip Enhancer Sample
Click here for a review of this product

7. Liv Grn Earth Eau de Parfum Sample
Click here for a review of this product

8. Dove Rebalance Plum & Sakura Blossom Body Mist Sample
Refreshing scent. I like it. Just do not love it so probably wouldn't buy it. Plus it is a rather "in your face" "smell it before I see you" scents and I like things that are more subtle.

9. Orofluido Elixer
I loved the smell of this product, which I find surprising because usually vanilla bothers me. Haha. I also loved how this oil never felt heavy in my hands or in my hair, which is kind of magical because that made it literally impossible to use too much! I'd consider buying it but I think its too expensive for something that I half love for the smell and half love for its actions. I'd rather spend $30 on something that I only love for its actions.

10. Victoria's Secret Girls' Night Daily Body Wash
Loved this body wash and the small bottle actually lasted me for forever! As per my discussions about this scent before, I love the scent spray. This body wash is kind of a more peony heavy version of the body spray (while the body scrub seems more waterlily heavy). I'd probably repurchase this but it was a scent that was discontinued.

11. Bath and Body Works Country Chic Supercharged Body Scrub
I'm not sure what makes this scrub "supercharged" but I think it is super! The scrub to it is just the perfect amount of scrubbiness without being harsh. I also thought the scent was divine - kind of like a lemon-y hollister scent! Next time I'm in B&B and I've earned the right to buy a body spray (haha) I think this one will be a good contender for being chosen (so long as it is still around by that time haha)!

Project $250 Pan

After seeing a $ version of the Project 10 Pan concept on Youtube I am going to start logging my future empties this way. My goal is going to be a $250 pan (instead of $500 like I saw on youtube). As I use up products I will list them here along with the price. I will keep doing my normal purge posts as well as update my "Kill It" quest in conjunction with this $ Pan. This is going to include every aspect of beauty land so shampoo, lotion, makeup perfume, etc.

CURRENT PROGRESS: $ 254.25/ $250.00


Products Used:
$10.00 Victoria's Secret Body Wash in Girl's Night
$14.00 Bath &Body Works Body Scrub in Country Chic
$12.00 Bath &Body Works Bubble Bath in Secret Wonderland
$5.99 Neutrogena Hand Cream
$17.00 Living Proof Straight Spray 1.8 oz
$2.49 Blistex Five Star Lip Protection
$9.99 Boots Extracts Almond Body Scrub
$12.00 Victor'as Secret Sheer Fragrance Mist
$3.00 E.L.F. Complexion Perfection Powder
$3.99 Aussie Aussome Volume Shampoo
$3.99 Aussie Aussome Volume Conditioner
$2.99 Nivea A Kiss of Smoothness Hydrating Lip Care SPF 4
$12.00 Victoria's Secret Sheer Fragrance Mist in Girls Night
$4.49 Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Humidity Smoothing Milk
$6.34 Veet Fast Acting Gel Cream Hair Remover
$4.99 Sunsilk Anit-Poof 24/7 Cream (approximate/guess since not sold anymore)
$5.99 Garnier The Refreshing Remover Cleansing Towelettes
$6.29 Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Weightless Anit-Frizz Serum
$7.99 Incoco Nail Polish Applique in Sparkly Blue
$3.99 Aussie 3 Minute Miracle
$18.00 The Body Shop Sweet Lemon Body Scrub
$10.50 Bath and Body Works Carried Away Shower Gel
$5.70 Covergirl Wetshine in Crystal Clear
$7.64 Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Lotion Unscented 24.5 fl. oz
$5.66 Skintimate Signature Scents Moisturizing Shave Gel in Strawberry Tangerine
$7.99 Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover
$3.29 Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Leave-In Split End Mender
$5.00 Boscia Peppermint Blotting Linens
$1.99 Wet n Wild Single Eyeshadow in Brule
$7.99 Revlon Calcium Gel
$3.99 Secret Natural Mineral Invisible Solid in Eucalyptus Blossom
$16.99 Garnier Nutriniste Skin Renue Dark Spot Corrector Clinical
$5.99 Garnier The Refreshing Remover Cleansing Towelettes

BEGAN: 10/16/2011
FINISHED: 03/01/2012

Purge 3

I killed more things!

1. Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo & Conditioner
I liked this shampoo and conditioner set. The smell was nice the result were nice, but I wouldn't say there is anything spectacular about it. Not super moisturizing, but, does maintain your current moisture decently well. Probably won't buy again, but if it was on sale or something I might, just won't go out of my way for it or anything.


2. Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Hairspray
For a review, see this previous post

3. Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Scrub
For a review, see this previous post

4. Gold Bond Ultimate Hand Sanitizer Moisturizer
Hate the smell so much I would never buy this again. I don't know why I was possessed to buy it in the first place when I should have known it would have the traditional Gold Bond green beans smell, haha. Take away the smell and it is OK at moisturizing and sanitizing.

5. Walgreens Brand Hydrocortisone with Aloe
I know this is probably a weird item to have on a beauty blog, but I am so proud of finishing it! Haha. I have had this tube for far to long and wanted to finish it and not throw it away even though I have another tube of cortisone. I did it!! Haha, I thought it would be impossible. I'd buy this again, but I am not ranking this as a "green" rated item because I don't think any cortisone product really works better than any other one unless its like prescription strength or something.


6. The Laundress Delicate Wash Sample
I got this in my October birchbox and used it with a small load of bras. It's fine I guess, cleaned them. But I'm not one to really care about the soap I use to wash my bras because (may this is gross) but I don't was them super often, haha. The smell is nice, and it did it's job, but because of the price I don't think I'd ever buy it. The brand does make a wool soap, and because wool is something that you need to be very careful about what soap you use, that may actually be worth buying. I was kinda hoping my sample would be for that, but I was sent the delicates one. Maybe I'll get the wool one in a future birchbox, haha. :)

Review: Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Scrub

Clean & Clear Morning Burst Skin Brightening Facial Scrub

WHY: So I bought this scrub because I saw it mentioned in a video on The YouTube and it sounded like something I would enjoy because of the skin brightening aspect of it. At the time that I bought this scrub I also bought the same face wash but the non-scruby version. I eventually returned that face wash because I remembered how I disliked Clean & Clear face washes that aren't the scrubby kind (like the shine control cleanser).

PROS: Awesome smell, good scrub to it without being harsh (I hate super scrubby things like St Ives and Befine), didn't make my face less bright at least, possibly made it brighter but can't really decide though because I started using a retnoid which really brightened my skin and, in my opinion, because the C&C is a face wash, it doesn't stay on your skin long enough to have the lemon do anything brightening-wise.

CONS: Not super brightening, the scrubby particles are like plastic (I prefer the kind that is basically part of the cleanser and then breakdown and disappear, no bad things washing down the drain), parabens

CONCLUSION: I like this product because the face washing experience is enjoyable due to the smell and the texture. Obviously I liked it for its cleansing power too because I used this whole container! But since the skin brightening aspect of the wash is kind of a no show, I am not going to rebuy this product right away as I would like to explore some new cleansers and return to my old favorite to see how I like it now that I have tries some other face washes.

Have you tried this face wash? What did you think? Did it brighten your skin at all?