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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!

itsfi · ‎10-28-2023

A new puppy @CorgiMommy? Congrats! How's the pup adjusting to his/her new home?

Great work on your foils. I love having foils of repeats and favorites.

CorgiMommy · ‎10-28-2023

@itsfi Owyn is a great puppy, playful but chill when he needs to be. Everyone is getting along.

JoSometimes · ‎10-06-2023

I got a pair of foils from L’Oreal. I happened to stumble on the offer on Instagram. They were free, so I thought why not. One is their midnight serum while the other is their midnight cream. They advertised that they would help skin recover faster. I only had enough to try each twice but my skin does feel a bit smoother.

Mellmars1185 · ‎11-24-2023

@JoSometimes That is great you were able to get some freebies. How was the scent?

JoSometimes · ‎11-24-2023

@Mellmars1185 I don’t recall any scent with these. A plus for anyone with sensitive skin.

itsfi · ‎10-28-2023

I'm all for smooth skin @JoSometimes! Are either or both products something you would pick up in a full size?

JoSometimes · ‎10-28-2023

@itsfi Maybe someday if it’s on sale. I wish they had sent like two or three so I could give it a full week trial instead of just a few days.

itsfi · ‎10-28-2023

Yeah, it can be hard to really tell how a product performs with just one foil sample, especially with skincare @JoSometimes.

CorgiMommy · ‎10-05-2023

Really late with this but here are the 11 foils I used in September for a ytd total since August of 42.

I most of them are repeats or products I already use. The standout is the beauty blender brush cleaner sample. This is my favorite thing to use to clean my brushes. If you haven't tried it you should.

Working on my October foils and will try to post sooner.

Mellmars1185 · ‎11-24-2023

@CorgiMommy Great foil empties! I am also curious about the Beauty Blender Cleanser. I was wondering how you use it. I have only used solid cleansers in the past or a liquid soap. @itsfi

itsfi · ‎10-28-2023

Nice job @CorgiMommy; making a note about the beautyblender brush cleaner. 🗒

ather · ‎10-02-2023

September foils!

Total of 15! I was thinking about which favs I had for the month of September but I think this could be the reason I couldn’t think of what I loved! I enjoyed all of them but I’m not committed to buying anything from this pile! Next months goal is 10, if I get more that’s great. I’m getting caught up on my foils and I have a trip planned this weekend and another in December that will help catch me up too. I’m so happy with my progress!

Mellmars1185 · ‎11-24-2023

@ather Awesome use of foils for September! I like your idea of aiming on the lower side for your goal. When I was aiming high I was no always meeting my goal. I also was just using them to try and meet my goal but not necessarily doing what made sense for my routine.

ather · ‎11-24-2023

@Mellmars1185 Thanks! I feel like November didn’t go as planned. But that’s ok! I’m sure December will pick up! My mom is also coming for the holidays so I can always gift her some if she forgets anything!

Mellmars1185 · ‎11-24-2023

@ather That is a great idea. How exciting!! ❤️

itsfi · ‎10-28-2023

That's awesome that you are getting caught up on your foils @ather, and super impressive that you enjoyed all these samples. 😍

ather · ‎10-28-2023

@itsfi Thank you! This month I’m not so good! But I still have 3 more days to pick up my speed!

itsfi · ‎10-28-2023

It ebbs and flows @ather. Some months are better than others. And some months, it’s all about working through our full size products.

ather · ‎10-28-2023

@itsfi I agree. I’ve been trying to balance both! But eventually I will be all out of fouls I hope!

itsfi · ‎10-28-2023

omg, that’s awesome!! 🙌🏼 That would call for a celebration @ather! 🎉

itsfi · ‎10-02-2023

September 2023 Foils

I realize these are not just foils but it's a pic of mostly foils. It's actually September Foils: The Sephoria NYC Edit. Everything I used or used up during my trip to New York last week / weekend. One of my goals for September was to use up 8-10 foils of new-to-me products. While I used 15 foils, only 6 of them are new-to-me products.

Product Details / Mini Reviews:

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The anihana shower steamers are "likes". I consider these more a treat than a must have. The Orange Crush version makes for a great pick-me-up in the mornings or just when I need a burst of energy. Lavender Love gives off that relaxing small like vibe that is oh-so-nice when it's time to wind down for the night. I would repurchase either scent, but as I said, for me, these are more of a special treat than something I'd use everything, the caveat being that I did use these every day I was in New York, but that trip was a special treat for me.

SEPHORA COLLECTION Clean Eye Mask Caffeine are marvelous and a repeated repurchase. I used one the morning after I arrived in New York - I hadn't slept but for a couple of hours the night before and needed to at least look alert and awake. These did the trick. Used the other one my last day in New York because I was out very early in the morning and then spent quite a bit of time packing, so there was little sleep. 💖

Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer 💛🍯 is another repeated repurchase - this is good stuff. My skin loves it. It's rich and creamy without being greasy or heavy, or too thick and rich. Another repeated repurchase for me.

The SEPHORA COLLECTION Peach Blossom Sponge Set is super cute and a good size for me. I've purchased a couple sets of these and have given some as gifts. I'm not sure I'll pick up another set but that's because I have other beauty sponges, including ones I love, so I really should work through what I have first. Wouldn't have minded if the peach scent on this one was stronger.

I've never tried the Moroccanoil body care products until now that is. 4 shower gels, 1 body lotion, and 3 different scents in this batch. Of these scents, my favorite is the Spa Du Maroc. The Ambre Noir is nice too, but I think I need to try it out again. Oud Mineral is fine; just not a favorite scent from the ones I've tried.

My plan was to pick up a nail polish while in NYC and do my nails before Sephoria. That did not happen, but I was able to get some nail art for my nails. Used the Cutex individually wrapped nail polish remover to take them off my last day in the city. These individually wrapped Cutex nail polish remover wipes are my favorite of these types of remover products.

This mini of the pH adjusting Buxom Power-full Plump Lip Balm is super adorable - it's just so cute and it packs a lot of product too! More than I thought something this size would. I liked this one - great to carry around but I have several pH adjusting lip products so this isn't one I'd pick up in a full size.

Now that I have some dark blonde highlights in my hair means that I have to do a better job of upkeep to keep those strands from becoming too brassy as the color fades. amika Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Strength Repair Shampoo & amika Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Strength Repair Conditioner are okay. I don't know if it's just these foils (as I'm pretty sure they're on the older side as far as my foil samples go) but the products seemed heavier, thicker than I expected. The conditioner, actually, was a little on the clumpy, glompy side. Wondering if it was just these particular foil samples. Hmmm... 🤔

I found these Bloom Nutrition Super Greens Powder Smoothie Mix sticks tucked in my bag when I was unpacking my things in the hotel; must have been from my last trip. I had one of these and a cup of coffee for breakfast while I was in New York. These are fine, convenient for travel, but I'm not sure I'll buy these again when I finish up the variety pack.

MTD = 15 foils (along with 3 full sizes, 1 deluxe size)

The anihana shower steamers are "likes". I consider these more a treat than a must have. The Orange Crush version makes for a great pick-me-up in the mornings or just when I need a burst of energy. Lavender Love gives off that relaxing small like vibe that is oh-so-nice when it's time to wind down for the night. I would repurchase either scent, but as I said, for me, these are more of a special treat than something I'd use everything, the caveat being that I did use these every day I was in New York, but that trip was a special treat for me. are marvelous and a repeated repurchase. I used one the morning after I arrived in New York - I hadn't slept but for a couple of hours the night before and needed to at least look alert and awake. These did the trick. Used the other one my last day in New York because I was out very early in the morning and then spent quite a bit of time packing, so there was little sleep. is another repeated repurchase - this is good stuff. My skin loves it. It's rich and creamy without being greasy or heavy, or too thick and rich. Another repeated repurchase for me. The is super cute and a good size for me. I've purchased a couple sets of these and have given some as gifts. I'm not sure I'll pick up another set but that's because I have other beauty sponges, including ones I love, so I really should work through what I have first. Wouldn't have minded if the peach scent on this one was stronger. I've never tried the Moroccanoil body care products until now that is. 4 shower gels, 1 body lotion, and 3 different scents in this batch. Of these scents, my favorite is the Spa Du Maroc. The Ambre Noir is nice too, but I think I need to try it out again. Oud Mineral is fine; just not a favorite scent from the ones I've tried. My plan was to pick up a nail polish while in NYC and do my nails before Sephoria. That did not happen, but I was able to get some nail art for my nails. Used the Cutex individually wrapped nail polish remover to take them off my last day in the city. These individually wrapped Cutex nail polish remover wipes are my favorite of these types of remover products. This mini of the pH adjusting Buxom Power-full Plump Lip Balm is super adorable - it's just so cute and it packs a lot of product too! More than I thought something this size would. I liked this one - great to carry around but I have several pH adjusting lip products so this isn't one I'd pick up in a full size. Now that I have some dark blonde highlights in my hair means that I have to do a better job of upkeep to keep those strands from becoming too brassy as the color fades. & are okay. I don't know if it's just these foils (as I'm pretty sure they're on the older side as far as my foil samples go) but the products seemed heavier, thicker than I expected. The conditioner, actually, was a little on the clumpy, glompy side. Wondering if it was just these particular foil samples. Hmmm... I found these Bloom Nutrition Super Greens Powder Smoothie Mix sticks tucked in my bag when I was unpacking my things in the hotel; must have been from my last trip. I had one of these and a cup of coffee for breakfast while I was in New York. These are fine, convenient for travel, but I'm not sure I'll buy these again when I finish up the variety pack. MTD = 15 foils (along with 3 full sizes, 1 deluxe size)

October Foil Challenge Goals:

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I'm not sure what I'm going to do this month, goal or target-wise, when it comes to foils for October @ather. I have one work trip but it's tentative; if it happens, it'll be a short one. What to do, what to do... Let's do this - if the work trip actually happens, then my October foil goals will be 15-20 foils (or 3-4 per week); if it doesn't happen, then my October target is 10 foils (2 foils per week this month).

I'm not sure what I'm going to do this month, goal or target-wise, when it comes to foils for October . I have one work trip but it's tentative; if it happens, it'll be a short one. What to do, what to do... Let's do this - if the work trip actually happens, then my October foil goals will be 15-20 foils (or 3-4 per week); if it doesn't happen, then my October target is 10 foils (2 foils per week this month).