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ather · ‎01-30-2023

I know we all talked about this but I need it in writing to hold myself more accountable! I have picked out around 28 foils that I am hoping to get through by the end of Feb. that’s 1 foil a day unless I decide to stack more than one! Here’s what I’ve picked randomly!

missjeanie · ‎04-01-2023

@Mellmars1185 Yessssss... I'm loving your outlook and I'm gonna borrow it! I know I wouldn't have used anywhere near what I did without the challenge push!

CynthieLu · ‎04-01-2023

My empties for foils is small this month, I had selected groups of foils for January and Febuary, but took a more relaxed approach for March.

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Empties for March foils/trial and regular:

I did post reviews on 😋 Empties - V2

This month I pulled out a group of foils hoping to work though them 😀 and here they are:

The Biossance trial size was in a box, I'm super impressed with its size, it's a big bottle 😍

Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Acid Copper Peptide Rapid Plumping & Hydrating Serum 1.69 oz / 50 mL

A side goal I have is to work though foils I'm less excited about and saving my white whale for last, I guess like a reward for finishing them up. I'm getting closer to using an Augustinus Bader The Cream with TFC8® Face Moisturizer that I'm super excited to try 😉

ather · ‎04-05-2023

@CynthieLu Great job!!! Oooo look at those DS! I love when you really get enough to test it out!! Can’t wait to see your progress!!!

itsfi · ‎04-03-2023

What a nice reward to look forward to @CynthieLu. Biossance & Augustinus Bader are great brands. 👍🏼

Mellmars1185 · ‎04-01-2023

@CynthieLu Great progress! Excellent selections and new approach for April!

CynthieLu · ‎04-01-2023

Thank you, @Mellmars1185 I love seeing my stash shrink 😄

missjeanie · ‎04-01-2023

Looks like a great group of items for the coming month @CynthieLu ! Have fun!

CynthieLu · ‎04-01-2023

Thank you 🙂 @missjeanie

ather · ‎03-31-2023

Happy end of March!!!

I did not make my goal. I only got 24 out of my goal 28. Not bad tho! I counted my leftover foils and I think for skincare I only have around 49 left. My hair care foils on the other hand are out of hand. So those will be my goal. Although I only wash my hair once a week might take a little longer to use up!

Most have been new to me or only tried once or twice.
Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Body Drops i have used lots and enjoy them!
Summer Fridays Mini Jet Lag Mask + Moisturizer 1 oz / 28 g I love also!
Sunday Riley Good Genes Win-Win AHA Lactic Acid Duo I was so hoping this would work for me but it was so harsh on my skin. I may try again in the summer.
Amorepacific cream has a strong scent and i didn’t notice any difference with it.
TULA Skincare The Cult Classic Purifying Face Cleanser 4.2 oz / 120 mL I was not a fan at all.
TULA Skincare 24-7 Moisture Hydrating Day & Night Cream it was ok but I already have a fav.
ONE/SIZE by Patrick Starrr Secure the Blur Makeup Magnet Primer 1.18 oz/ 35 mL I really enjoyed.
everything else I didn’t have much to report!

Happy I am in a more comfortable place with foils! Now I need to work on my DS and hair samples!

itsfi · ‎04-03-2023

Under 50 foils, that’s awesome @ather! 👍🏼 Do you have a number of foils (or range) that you’re hoping or planning to keep on hand for foils?

ather · ‎04-03-2023

@itsfi I think 30 is a great number. I definitely have way more than that if I include my hair and makeup foils so I have lots of work left! I don’t find I use up makeup foils as much.

Mellmars1185 · ‎04-01-2023

@ather Amazing progress! Hair samples take me a long time to use too because I only wash my hair about twice per week. Great idea to have a focus for April!

ather · ‎04-01-2023

@Mellmars1185 Thank you!! It feels good to see the progress!!

missjeanie · ‎04-01-2023

@ather A nice batch of empties there ! I have a bit of a DS problem at the moment as well. Hoping more travel over the summer will help with them lol! Are you going to do the challenge again next month?

ather · ‎04-01-2023

@missjeanie I will try! But I may do more of a freestyle since I’m pretty close to using all my foils! I have a ton of hair foils but I only wash my hair once a week so it may take longer to use up.

CorgiMommy · ‎04-01-2023

@ather at this rate you will be done by

the end of June

ather · ‎04-01-2023

@CorgiMommy I know right!! I have a ton of DS I need to work through also! Then hopefully I can keep my stash under control!

CynthieLu · ‎04-01-2023

Wonderful work! @ather You did sooo many this month and it's great to hear your making headway on your stock of foils. 🥳🥳🥳 Amazing!

It feels soo good to use them up 😀

ather · ‎04-01-2023

@CynthieLu I agree. I feel like it’s easy for foils to get out of hand!

itsfi · ‎03-30-2023

Hey there fellow foilers! 😉 Posting early here as I won't be using any foils for the rest of the month - I've been dealing with a cold and have been keeping every routine I have to the basic minimum, all involving my full size products. Here's what foiling looked like in March -

Top Row:

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Top row are of foils that were part of the goal I set at the beginning of the month. Out of the 20 foils I had set aside, I used up 19 of them. 🙌 The star of this batch was the EADEM Milk Marvel Dark Spot Serum with Niacinamide and Vitamin C 1 oz/ 30 mL - it's on the top of my list for the spring sale. The Eminence Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Body Lotion was fine; I'd be happy to use it again but it didn't necessarily standout from other body lotions. I was excited to try the Voluspa Eucalyptus & White Sage Hand Cream but the scent wasn't what I expected - it wasn't bad but just not what I was hoping for. Verb Ghost Weightless Shampoo for Fine Hair and Verb Ghost Conditioner™ were good; I do like these two hair care products. They're both repurchase-worthy for me, but I'm trying not to go overboard with the number of shampoo and conditioner I keep on hand, and I already have a set I'm eyeing for the sale, so I won't be picking them up anytime soon (even though I may want to 😂). See, I'm being good. 🤣

Top row are of foils that were part of the goal I set at the beginning of the month. Out of the 20 foils I had set aside, I used up 19 of them. The star of this batch was the - it's on the top of my list for the spring sale. The Eminence Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Body Lotion was fine; I'd be happy to use it again but it didn't necessarily standout from other body lotions. I was excited to try the Voluspa Eucalyptus & White Sage Hand Cream but the scent wasn't what I expected - it wasn't bad but just not what I was hoping for. and were good; I do like these two hair care products. They're both repurchase-worthy for me, but I'm trying not to go overboard with the number of shampoo and conditioner I keep on hand, and I already have a set I'm eyeing for the sale, so I won't be picking them up anytime soon (even though I may want to ). See, I'm being good.

Bottom Row:

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These were additional foils I reached for in March, either just because or for a trip. 2 of the 7 (the last 2) were new-to-me.

Tatcha The Dewy Skin Cream Plumping & Hydrating Refillable Moisturizer is a beautiful moisturizer for dry skin or in the winter months. I've had various sizes of this moisturizer over the years - samples like this one, mini/travel sizes and a full size. Lovely formula and great results.

I discovered Oribe through a hair stylist. She moved away 😥 but Oribe stayed in some form or another, usually styling products but I have used a couple of their shampoos and conditioners in the past. This Gold Lust range is wonderful for treating damaged hair; of the 3 samples here - shampoo, conditioner and mask - the Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Conditioner has been the standout for me.

Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 came into my skin's life decades ago, when its benefits and popularity were known primarily by dermatologists, aestheticians (where I learned about it) and skin care enthusiasts. My aesthetician started me early on this and I say "thank you!" The Skinceuticals formulation is one of the best out there, pricey though it may be.

Now, on to the two new-to-me-products. Eminence Stone Crop Oxygent Fizzofoliant is waaaay too harsh on my skin when paired with just water. OUCH! It was more gentle (though still too much for my face) when I paired it with an-oil-to-milky cleanser and water. There's a ton of product in this foil and I didn't want to waste it, so after use #2, it was relegated to exfoliating the soles of my feet, where the skin is muuuuch less delicate than the skin on my face.

I'm a fan of Laneige skincare - the Radian-C cream, cream skin toner, and the lip sleeping mask are staples in my routine. The new, reformulated LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer 1.6 oz/ 50 mL is a nice one and one I might consider for the warmer months if I didn't already have a very healthy 😆 number of moisturizers on hand that can also fit that slot.

These were additional foils I reached for in March, either just because or for a trip. 2 of the 7 (the last 2) were new-to-me. is a beautiful moisturizer for dry skin or in the winter months. I've had various sizes of this moisturizer over the years - samples like this one, mini/travel sizes and a full size. Lovely formula and great results. I discovered Oribe through a hair stylist. She moved away but Oribe stayed in some form or another, usually styling products but I have used a couple of their shampoos and conditioners in the past. This Gold Lust range is wonderful for treating damaged hair; of the 3 samples here - shampoo, conditioner and mask - the has been the standout for me. Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 came into my skin's life decades ago, when its benefits and popularity were known primarily by dermatologists, aestheticians (where I learned about it) and skin care enthusiasts. My aesthetician started me early on this and I say "thank you!" The Skinceuticals formulation is one of the best out there, pricey though it may be. Now, on to the two new-to-me-products. Eminence Stone Crop Oxygent Fizzofoliant is waaaay too harsh on my skin when paired with just water. OUCH! It was more gentle (though still too much for my face) when I paired it with an-oil-to-milky cleanser and water. There's a ton of product in this foil and I didn't want to waste it, so after use #2, it was relegated to exfoliating the soles of my feet, where the skin is muuuuch less delicate than the skin on my face. I'm a fan of Laneige skincare - the Radian-C cream, cream skin toner, and the lip sleeping mask are staples in my routine. The new, reformulated is a nice one and one I might consider for the warmer months if I didn't already have a very healthy number of moisturizers on hand that can also fit that slot.

Ahhhh, sheet masks and steam eye masks. 😍 These Kao Megrhythm Gentle Steam Eye Masks will always be a repurchase. I love trying the new scents they come out with - they all seem to be limited release scents and most are usually Asia exclusives.

FINAL COUNT:

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MTD: 34 (26 foils / 2 sheet masks / 6 other masks)

YTD: 85 (58 foils / 26 sheet masks / 9 other masks)

I usually do a more detailed breakdown of my empties on a quarterly basis and will try to update this post with that info at another time.

MTD: 34 (26 foils / 2 sheet masks / 6 other masks)YTD: 85 (58 foils / 26 sheet masks / 9 other masks) I usually do a more detailed breakdown of my empties on a quarterly basis and will try to update this post with that info at another time.

Foil Forecast for April 2023:

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I'm going to switch up my approach (again) for next month @ather. (Quick recap - for the first month of this challenge, my aim was for a foil a day and a sheet mask a day. This month I elected to set aside specific foils I wanted to use up (but no specific sheet masks). For April, I'm going with a freestyle approach. I'll keep all my foils in a centralized location but won't have any targets or particular products set aside for the month. There's no set plan; well, except for the mid-month check-in. This will be unfamiliar territory for me 😬 but we'll see what happens in a month.

I'm going to switch up my approach (again) for next month . (Quick recap - for the first month of this challenge, my aim was for a foil a day and a sheet mask a day. This month I elected to set aside specific foils I wanted to use up (but no specific sheet masks). For April, I'm going with a freestyle approach. I'll keep all my foils in a centralized location but won't have any targets or particular products set aside for the month. There's no set plan; well, except for the mid-month check-in. This will be unfamiliar territory for me but we'll see what happens in a month.