HAIR

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1. The Inkey List - Caffeine Stimulating Scalp Treatment
--- Price: $9.45 (theinkeylist.com)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 28, 2022
--- Thoughts: Easy to use, but it's very liquid and runny. Can't tell if it did anything, perhaps I should've use it for longer time. I do see a lot of new hair grow, but it could've been caused by other things (natural recovery, supplements)
--- Repurchase: Maybe
2. Ecru - Texture Dry Shampoo
--- Price: $7.99 (TjMaxx.com)
--- Date of Purchase: Mar 21, 2022
--- Thoughts: Pretty good dry shampoo
--- Repurchase: Yes at this price point
3. Natura Siberica - Pre-shampoo Bio Scalp Peeling Re-grow
--- Price: $4 (outside of US)
--- Date of Purchase: May 2022
--- Thoughts: Does the job done. Removes build-up and leaves hair clean for 1 extra day. This peeling is slightly thick, thus easy to apply because it won't run. Unfortunately, scalp peelings aren't popular in the US and it's hard to find an alternative for this one.
--- Repurchase: Yes!
4. Hyaluron Power - Volume and Conditioning Leave-in
--- Price: $0.5 (outside the US)
--- Date of Purchase: May 2022
--- Thoughts: I don't think it does anything
--- Repurchase: no
5&6 Hyaluron Power - Micellar Cleaning and Smart Moisturizing
--- Price: $0.5 (outside the US)
--- Date of Purchase: May 2022
--- Thoughts: I don't think it does anything
--- Repurchase: no

HOME FRAGRANCE

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1. B&BW - Wallflowers - Champagne Toast
--- Price: $3.95 (B&BW online)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 8 2022
--- Thoughts: I couldn't smell it, unfortunately. The scent is either very weak or I was nose blind
--- Repurchase: no
2. AirWick - Plug-in Refill - Wood Mystic
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: It's a nice smell, but not strong enough
--- Repurchase: maybe
3. Glade - Bamboo
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: One of my favorite scents from Glade. It's very cool and calm. Good for the bathroom, the scent is strong
--- Repurchase: Yes
4. AirWick - Plug-in Refill - Lavender
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: One of my all time favorites by AirWick. The fragrance is so clean and calming. Try it out if you are into plug-ins
--- Repurchase: yes, definitely

CANDLES

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1. B&BW - White Barn - Hinoki Wood & Lavender
--- Price: $16.95 (B&BW online)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 8 2022
--- Thoughts: Positives: Burn was clean, did not tunnel. Smell was strong. Negatives: Burned out very quickly (maybe within a week). I used to be confused reading /GooseCreekCandles and B&BW thread at how people manage to go through so many candles in a matter of a month (I'm talking about 10-30 candles a month!). Now I know... These candles liquify within an hour of burn, their wax is very soft and burns out very fast. Another negative is the scent - though it's strong it's very artificial and air freshener like. It doesn't smell like Lavender, nor like Hinoki Wood. I almost feel like they labeled it just because and the name has nothing to do with the scent.
--- Repurchase: yes, but only if under $8. It doesn't cost the original price (which is about $25)
3. Leoben - Sandalwood & Musk
--- Price: $7.99 (Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Feb 2023
--- Thoughts: Scent was nice and complex, not really wood-ey one, more like men cologne. That's the end of the positives. The burning was terrible. I had one of the worst tunneling issues with it. I tried to help it and ended up removing almost a half of its wax. Wick would curl and drown in its own pool of wax all the time. So far, out of 4 Leoben candles I had only 1 that didn't have burning issues.
--- Repurchase: no
3. Leoben - Wild Fern + Moss
--- Price: $7.99 (Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: Had all the issues as the other candle above.
--- Repurchase: no
4. Nest - 3 Wick Mint & Moss
--- Price: $42.47 (Nordstrom Rack)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 29, 2022
--- Thoughts: Positive: Wow, such a powerhouse. I feel like the smell was so strong and complex that it totally justifies the price tag. I could tell the difference between this candle and the typical cheap ones I get at TJMaxx. It filled my 500 sqft room completely. Burn was clean, lasted decent amount of time, didn't burn too quickly. Negative: Not my scent profile. It smells almost like ELDO - You or someone like you (fresh grassy mint) and I have love/hate relationship with that perfume.
--- Repurchase: yes, but in other scents

SUPPLEMENTS

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1. Herbal Medicine - Lymphatonic
--- Price: $28.33 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 23, 2022
--- Thoughts: Supposed to help with bloating, also supposed to help immune system when one's getting sick. Not sure if it did anything for me?
--- Repurchase: no, too expensive considering I don't feel the difference this product makes.
2. TheraTears - Eye Nutrition Dry Eye Vitamins
--- Price: $24.88 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Oct 25, 2022
--- Thoughts: Not sure if it did anything for me. Maybe I wasn't consistent in taking it. Nutrition panel is not really different from Fish Oil or Omega, so I might try to buy those if they are more cost efficient.
--- Repurchase: maybe
3. Tactical - Electrolyte Tablets (Orange Pineapple)
--- Price: $5.84 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Mar 5, 2023
--- Thoughts: I don't like to drink plain water, and these make water taste great and help to hydrate my body. They do quench thirst.
--- Repurchase: yes
4. Nuun - Daily Hydration Immunity
--- Price: $6.19 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Mar 5, 2023
--- Thoughts: Another hydration product that also has some vitamins.
--- Repurchase: yes
5. GenTeal Tears - Eye lubricant Gel
--- Price: unknown
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 2022
--- Thoughts: average eye gel
--- Repurchase: maybe
6. Designer Whey - Protein Powder
--- Price: $12.99 (Trader Joe's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: husband's. Good price/protein content balance
--- Repurchase: yes

BODY/FACE CARE

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1. Dr.Jart+ - Vital Hydra Solution
--- Price: $3 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Jul 9, 2020
--- Thoughts: I like these masks for instant hydration. I can't tell if the effect lasts for a long period of time (probably not), but they are very good as immediate dry skin help. Not oily or sticky. I also believe they are somewhat better than most of the cheaper brands I've tried from TjMaxx.
--- Repurchase: yes
2. Alba Botanica - Hawaiian Detox Frothy Scrub
--- Price: unknown, probably around $7 (TJMaxx or Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown, probably 2019
--- Thoughts: Very nice scrub. Since I don't like to apply scrubs on my body I used this one as scalp scrub and it performed as good as my Oribe scalp scrub at a fraction of the cost!
--- Repurchase: yes
3. Lindo - Toothbrush 12000 bristles
--- Price: $2.5 (TJMaxx)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: I love these compared to the traditional toothbrushes. These dense and soft toothbrushes are superior! I used to buy Curaprox, but found this comparable brand for cheap at TjMaxx and purchased 16 of them! They are so gentle yet clean exceptionally well.
--- Repurchase: yes
4. Colgate - Renewal Toothpaste
--- Price: unknown (BJs)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: Imo an average toothpaste
--- Repurchase: maybe, depends on the price
5. Alchimia - Fine Liquid Soap Rose
--- Price: $3.99 (HomeGoods)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: Wow! First of all, it smells like a real rose and the scent is VERY strong. I could feel it around the apartment every time someone would wash their hands. Surprisingly, it costed less than an average soap at HomeGoods that were around $5-$6. Also, it is made in Italy.
--- Repurchase: yes!
6. Monistat Maintain - Feminine Cleanser
--- Price: $5.31 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: July 6, 2022
--- Thoughts: It is unscented. Does the job done. The bottle lasted me almost 9 months.
--- Repurchase: yes

LAUNDRY

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1. Gain Fireworks - Scent Booster Beads Moonlight Breeze
--- Price: Unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: Honestly, I couldn't smell it on the laundered clothes, no matter how much of it I'd put
--- Repurchase: no
2. Carbona - Washing Machine Cleaner
--- Price: $1.25 (TJMaxx)
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: Not sure if it works, I hope it does
--- Repurchase: probably

PERFUME

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1. Atelier Cologne - Love Osmanthus
--- Price: $2.43 Sampler
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022 (TJMaxx)
--- Thoughts: it's a nice scent
--- Repurchase: no
2. Atelier Cologne - Cedre Atlas
--- Price: $2.43 Sampler
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022 (TJMaxx)
--- Thoughts: I didn't like this scent
--- Repurchase: no

PLANTS

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1&2. Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes - 48 Spikes
--- Price: $3.62 and $3.86
--- Date of Purchase: Mar 6 2023 and Feb 2 2023 (Amazon)
--- Thoughts: easy to use, hopefully it works for the plants
--- Repurchase: yes

1. Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food

--- Price: unknown
--- Date of Purchase: unknown (BJs)
--- Thoughts: easy to use, hopefully it works for the plants
--- Repurchase: maybe

STATIONERY

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1&2. Economix - Gel Pens Black and Blue (not sold in the US)
--- Price: Unknown, probably around $0.50 each
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown, probably 2017
--- Thoughts: One of my favorite pens. Very ergonomic design. Line is thin but smooth.
--- Repurchase: Definitely yes, if I'd get a chance.
3. Muji - Black Gel Pen 0.38
--- Price: around $2
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: Decent pen (this one is the older version of their pens). It is not very ergonomic, but they have fixed the shape of the grip in the newer designs
--- Repurchase: yes
TOTAL ITEMS COUNT: 36

HAIR

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1. The Inkey List - Caffeine Stimulating Scalp Treatment
--- Price: $9.45 (theinkeylist.com)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 28, 2022
--- Thoughts: Easy to use, but it's very liquid and runny. Can't tell if it did anything, perhaps I should've use it for longer time. I do see a lot of new hair grow, but it could've been caused by other things (natural recovery, supplements)
--- Repurchase: Maybe
2. Ecru - Texture Dry Shampoo
--- Price: $7.99 (TjMaxx.com)
--- Date of Purchase: Mar 21, 2022
--- Thoughts: Pretty good dry shampoo
--- Repurchase: Yes at this price point

HAIR

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1. Natura Siberica - Pre-shampoo Bio Scalp Peeling Re-grow
--- Price: $4 (outside of US)
--- Date of Purchase: May 2022
--- Thoughts: Does the job done. Removes build-up and leaves hair clean for 1 extra day. This peeling is slightly thick, thus easy to apply because it won't run. Unfortunately, scalp peelings aren't popular in the US and it's hard to find an alternative for this one.
--- Repurchase: Yes!
2. Hyaluron Power - Volume and Conditioning Leave-in
--- Price: $0.5 (outside the US)
--- Date of Purchase: May 2022
--- Thoughts: I don't thing it does anything
--- Repurchase: no
3&4 Hyaluron Power - Micellar Cleaning and Smart Moisturizing
--- Price: $0.5 (outside the US)
--- Date of Purchase: May 2022
--- Thoughts: I don't thing it does anything
--- Repurchase: no

HOME FRAGRANCE

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1. B&BW - Wallflowers - Champagne Toast
--- Price: $3.95 (B&BW online)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 8 2022
--- Thoughts: I couldn't smell it, unfortunately. The scent is either very weak or I was nose blind
--- Repurchase: no
2. AirWick - Plug-in Refill - Wood Mystic
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: It's a nice smell, but not strong enough
--- Repurchase: maybe
3. Glade - Bamboo
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: One of my favorite scents from Glade. It's very cool and calm. Good for the bathroom, the scent is strong
--- Repurchase: Yes
4. AirWick - Plug-in Refill - Lavender
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: One of my all time favorites by AirWick. The fragrance is so clean and calming. Try it out if you are into plug-ins
--- Repurchase: yes, definitely

CANDLES

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1. B&BW - White Barn - Hinoki Wood & Lavender
--- Price: $16.95 (B&BW online)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 8 2022
--- Thoughts: Positives: Burn was clean, did not tunnel. Smell was strong. Negatives: Burned out very quickly (maybe within a week). I used to be confused reading /GooseCreekCandles and B&BW thread at how people manage to go through so many candles in a matter of a month (I'm talking about 10-30 candles a month!). Now I know... These candles liquify within an hour of burn, their wax is very soft and burns out very fast. Another negative is the scent - though it's strong it's very artificial and air freshener like. It doesn't smell like Lavender, nor like Hinoki Wood. I almost feel like they labeled it just because and the name has nothing to do with the scent.
--- Repurchase: yes, but only if under $8. It doesn't cost the original price (which is about $25)
3. Leoben - Sandalwood & Musk
--- Price: $7.99 (Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Feb 2023
--- Thoughts: Scent was nice and complex, not really wood-ey one, more like men cologne. That's the end of the positives. The burning was terrible. I had one of the worst tunneling issues with it. I tried to help it and ended up removing almost a half of its wax. Wick would curl and drown in its own pool of wax all the time. So far, out of 4 Leoben candles I had only 1 that didn't have burning issues.
--- Repurchase: no
3. Leoben - Wild Fern + Moss
--- Price: $7.99 (Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: Had all the issues as the other candle above.
--- Repurchase: no
4. Nest - 3 Wick Mint & Moss
--- Price: $42.47 (Nordstrom Rack)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 29, 2022
--- Thoughts: Positive: Wow, such a powerhouse. I feel like the smell was so strong and complex that it totally justifies the price tag. I could tell the difference between this candle and the typical cheap ones I get at TJMaxx. It filled my 500 sqft room completely. Burn was clean, lasted decent amount of time, didn't burn too quickly. Negative: Not my scent profile. It smells almost like ELDO - You or someone like you (fresh grassy mint) and I have love/hate relationship with that perfume.
--- Repurchase: yes, but in other scents

SUPPLEMENTS

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1. Herbal Medicine - Lymphatonic
--- Price: $28.33 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 23, 2022
--- Thoughts: Supposed to help with bloating, also supposed to help immune system when one's getting sick. Not sure if it did anything for me?
--- Repurchase: no, too expensive considering I don't feel the difference this product makes.
2. TheraTears - Eye Nutrition Dry Eye Vitamins
--- Price: $24.88 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Oct 25, 2022
--- Thoughts: Not sure if it did anything for me. Maybe I wasn't consistent in taking it. Nutrition panel is not really different from Fish Oil or Omega, so I might try to buy those if they are more cost efficient.
--- Repurchase: maybe
3. Tactical - Electrolyte Tablets (Orange Pineapple)
--- Price: $5.84 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Mar 5, 2023
--- Thoughts: I don't like to drink plain water, and these make water taste great and help to hydrate my body. They do quench thirst.
--- Repurchase: yes
4. Nuun - Daily Hydration Immunity
--- Price: $6.19 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Mar 5, 2023
--- Thoughts: Another hydration product that also has some vitamins.
--- Repurchase: yes
5. GenTeal Tears - Eye lubricant Gel
--- Price: unknown
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 2022
--- Thoughts: average eye gel
--- Repurchase: maybe
6. Designer Whey - Protein Powder
--- Price: about $12 (Trader Joe's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: husband's. Good price/protein content balance
--- Repurchase: yes

BODY/FACE CARE

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1. Dr.Jart+ - Vital Hydra Solution
--- Price: $3 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Jul 9, 2020
--- Thoughts: I like these masks for instant hydration. I can't tell if the effect lasts for a long period of time (probably not), but they are very good as immediate dry skin help. Not oily or sticky. I also believe they are somewhat better than most of the cheaper brands I've tried from TjMaxx.
--- Repurchase: yes
2. Alba Botanica - Hawaiian Detox Frothy Scrub
--- Price: unknown, probably around $7 (TJMaxx or Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown, probably 2019
--- Thoughts: Very nice scrub. Since I don't like to apply scrubs on my body I used this one as scalp scrub and it performed as good as my Oribe scalp scrub at a fraction of the cost!
--- Repurchase: yes
3. Lindo - Toothbrush 12000 bristles
--- Price: $2.5 (TJMaxx)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: I love these compared to the traditional toothbrushes. These dense and soft toothbrushes are superior! I used to buy Curaprox, but found this comparable brand for cheap at TjMaxx and purchased 16 of them! They are so gentle yet clean exceptionally well.
--- Repurchase: yes
4. Colgate - Renewal Toothpaste
--- Price: unknown (BJs)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: Imo an average toothpaste
--- Repurchase: maybe, depends on the price
5. Alchimia - Fine Liquid Soap Rose
--- Price: $3.99 (HomeGoods)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: Wow! First of all, it smells like a real rose and the scent is VERY strong. I could feel it around the apartment every time someone would wash their hands. Surprisingly, it costed less than an average soap at HomeGoods that were around $5-$6. Also, it is made in Italy.
--- Repurchase: yes!
6. Monistat Maintain - Feminine Cleanser
--- Price: $5.31 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: July 6, 2022
--- Thoughts: It is unscented. Does the job done. The bottle lasted me almost 9 months.
--- Repurchase: yes

LAUNDRY

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1. Gain Fireworks - Scent Booster Beads Moonlight Breeze
--- Price: Unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: Honestly, I couldn't smell it on the laundered clothes, no matter how much of it I'd put
--- Repurchase: no
2. Carbona - Washing Machine Cleaner
--- Price: $1.25 (TJMaxx)
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: Not sure if it works, I hope it does
--- Repurchase: probably
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PERFUME

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1. Atelier Cologne - Love Osmanthus
--- Price: $2.43 Sampler
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022 (TJMaxx)
--- Thoughts: it's a nice scent
--- Repurchase: no
2. Atelier Cologne - Cedre Atlas
--- Price: $2.43 Sampler
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022 (TJMaxx)
--- Thoughts: I didn't like this scent
--- Repurchase: no

PLANTS

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1&2. Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food Spikes - 48 Spikes
--- Price: $3.62 and $3.86
--- Date of Purchase: Mar 6 2023 and Feb 2 2023 (Amazon)
--- Thoughts: easy to use, hopefully it works for the plants
--- Repurchase: yes

1. Miracle-Gro Indoor Plant Food

--- Price: unknown
--- Date of Purchase: unknown (BJs)
--- Thoughts: easy to use, hopefully it works for the plants
--- Repurchase: maybe

STATIONERY

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1&2. Economix - Gel Pens Black and Blue (not sold in the US)
--- Price: Unknown, probably around $0.50 each
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown, probably 2017
--- Thoughts: One of my favorite pens. Very ergonomic design. Line is thin but smooth.
--- Repurchase: Definitely yes, if I'd get a chance.
3. Muji - Black Gel Pen 0.38
--- Price: around $2
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: Decent pen (this one is the older version of their pens). It is not very ergonomic, but they have fixed the shape of the grip in the newer designs
--- Repurchase: yes
TOTAL ITEMS COUNT: 36

This post was a long due but I've been sick with some sort of a bronchitis/pneumonia (not Covid related) for about 2 weeks and had no will power to sit at the computer and write anything.These posts are a part of my journey as I'm attempting "buy lessutilize more what you have" since January 7th 2023.I made some binge purchases this month (candles and clothing) and I'm not particularly proud of how February went. I believe that I lost some enthusiasm in the 'utilizing my own stuff' thing too and used up less than what it was in January. I don't want to sound pessimistic :D Still, I made a progress and documented my empties. There is a no smooth journey, which makes it more fun!

HOUSEHOLD CLEANING

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1. Sprayway - All Purpose Cleaner
--- Price: $0 (it was left in the apartment by the previous owner)
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: I wasn't able to finish it to the bottom - it stopped spraying unexpectedly. I think the can ran out of gas, while I could hear the that there were some contents left inside (wasteful). I have mixed feeling about it. While I liked the fact that it sprayed a thin foam layer on the surface (thanks to the aerosol) at the same time I'd cough every single time I'd use it, because aerosol caused the tiny cleaner particles fly everywhere and be inhaled. I don't think it's healthy at all...
--- Repurchase: no, too afraid to inhale this thing
2. Bona - Hardwood Floor Cleaner
--- Price: $13.97 (Walmart Online)
--- Date of Purchase: Jul 2021
--- Thoughts: We have our floors finished with Bona water-based stain/finish, and I feel like this is a good product to maintain the floors. I use these to refill a Bona mop.
--- Repurchase: yes
3. Juniper - Surface Cleaner
--- Price: $0 (it was left in the apartment by the previous owner)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: Typical bleach cleaner. The sprayer pump was broken, I had to put it in a different container to use it up.
--- Repurchase: maybe
4. Dawn - Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: Apr 2021
--- Thoughts: I didn't understand this thing. I had to force myself to use it, because I'd find myself reaching to the regular dish soap instead. Sometimes I'd spray it on the dished, leave it for a while, forget about it, it would dry out completely and then I'd have to use the dish soap anyways. Perhaps, I didn't get something about this product, but I found it strange, inconvenient and useless.
--- Repurchase: no

HOME FRAGRANCE

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1. AirWick - Plug-in Refill - Lavender
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: One of my all time favorites by AirWick. The fragrance is so clean and calming. Try it out if you are into plug-ins
--- Repurchase: yes, definitely
2. AirWick - Plug-in Refill - Lilac
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: I like the smell, it could be a good closet smell - it smells like an 'old school' classy perfume. I couldn't smell any lilac note in it... I was expecting a different scent profile. It doesn't smell strong enough though.
--- Repurchase: no, too weak
3. B&BW - Wallflowers - Hot Cocoa & Cream
--- Price: $3.95 (B&BW online)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 8 2022
--- Thoughts: I loved this so much. It does smell like a real hot cocoa and the fragrance was strong and present
--- Repurchase: definitely

METERED AIR FRESHENER REFILLS

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1. GenAire - Metered Spray Refill - Cinnamon Twist
--- Price: $3.69 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 24 2021
--- Thoughts: I don't like the scent. It is strong and present, but not my profile. I think it smells like wet carton boxes. Unfortunately, I bought a case of 12...
--- Repurchase: no
2. GenAire - Metered Spray Refill - Vanilla Bean
--- Price: $3.03 (OfficeSupply)
--- Date of Purchase: Feb 27 2021
--- Thoughts: This scent is my all time favorite! It smells like pure vanilla
--- Repurchase: yes, definitely

DIFFUSERS

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1. Vila Hermanos - 17oz Diffuser - Rome
--- Price: $24.99 (HomeGoods online)
--- Date of Purchase: Jan 20 2022
--- Thoughts: This one lasted almost a year and I could actually smell it. The scent was fresh and green. Not 100% my profile, but quite nice. I've tried to search for this brand but seems like they aren't sold in the US and normally are very expensive. I was lucky to purchase it, and I'll keep the bottle (Demeter sells diffuser refills, perhaps I'll try it one day). I had finished a citrus diffuser previously (same brand) and it was the best one I ever had
--- Repurchase: yes
2. GC Botanicals - 5.3oz Diffuser - Lavender Fields
--- Price: $7.99 (HomeGoods)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 2022
--- Thoughts: I added those lavender reeds myself. It smelled nice and realistic like real lavender. The fragrance was on a weaker side though. It lasted only 2 months. Interesting fact: we have a Dyson air purifier, and every time I'd flip reeds of the Rome diffuser (the one above) Dyson would turn on and purify the air... (It has automatic censors that detect bad particles in the room air) Any time I'd flip the reeds of this lavender one, Dyson wouldn't turn on. Does it mean that this one is better for health?
--- Repurchase: yes

CANDLES

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1. Manly Indulgence - 5 O'Clock Shadow
--- Price: $14.99 (HomeGoods)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: Nice candle. Lasted a decent amount of time, the burn was clean and it didn't tunnel. It smells like some typical men Axe kind of fragrance, which was nice, fresh and clean.
--- Repurchase: yes
2. Parks London - Amber, Citrus Amara
--- Price: $15 (for a set at TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Jan 8 2020
--- Thoughts: The set included a room spray, diffuser (used up) and 4 small candles (probably about 2.5oz each). The scent is nice and smells deep, woody and 'expensive'. I had this candle for a while and it unfortunately became bland. It almost didn't smell until half of it was gone and this is where the smell finally hit.
--- Repurchase: yes
3. PaddyWax - Amber & Smoke - 2ct
--- Price: $9.99 (each, Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 2022
--- Thoughts: While the vessels are nice, the fragrance is strong and beautiful (smells like a fireplace), the burning gave me so much issues, I believe these were the most troubled candles I ever owned. Wicks would curl down and get drawn in the wax, they'd tunnel, extinct and the flame would be so puny at the time it was almost invisible. I've tried to cotton ball them, to straighten wicks, to pour away some of the wax, I've tried foil, a torch, whatever.. Nothing worked. The other day I saw these at Whole Foods and they were like $30 each. I'd be so disappointed if I've paid that price for them. I saved the containers and I'm going to pour my own candles in them.
--- Repurchase: no

BODY CARE

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1. Ahava - Coconut Salt Scrub
--- Price: $6.99 (TJMaxx Online)
--- Date of Purchase: Mar 21 2022
--- Thoughts: Unfortunately, I got 3 differently fragranced ones and I didn't like it at all. It is made of salt, and dries the skin. Whenever I'd have small wounds or scratches it would burn so bad. I have never had a salt scrub before. I didn't like the smell either, it reminded me of brazilian keratin hair treatment smell.
--- Repurchase: no
2. Dalgona Milk Body Cleanser - Korean Cookies
--- Price: $5.99 (Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 2022
--- Thoughts: It smells divine, I wanted to lick it. I used to have another Banana flavored one by the same brand and I loved it too.
--- Repurchase: yes
3. Peckniff's - Liquid Hand Soap - Frosted Pinecones & Green Fir
--- Price: $5.99 or $6.99 (Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Oct 2022
--- Thoughts: The smell is very fresh and not sweet at all. After some time I started to dislike the smell, because it was too harsh. It smells almost like pure pine oil.
--- Repurchase: no
4. B&BW - Sanitizer - Strawberry Snowflakes
--- Price: $1.60 (B&BW Online)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 8 2022
--- Thoughts: it does the job and smells nice. It's very small and good to put in a pocket. It didn't dry my skin.
--- Repurchase: yes

TOOTHPASTE

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1. Shmidt's - Toothpaste - Wondermint
--- Price: $5 or $6 (TJMaxx or Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: It's on a liquid diluted side and needs a large amount of the product to be applied. It didn't leave a clean feeling.
--- Repurchase: no
2. Marvis - Toothpaste - Black Forest
--- Price: $7.99 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Jul 6 2022
--- Thoughts: I saw these sold at Eataly for $20 and I wouldn't buy it at that price point. Otherwise, it is very thick and concentrated and little goes a long way. The flavor is very unique and nice.
--- Repurchase: yes, at this price point.

COSMETICS MISC

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1. Perricone MD - High Potency Classics Nutritive Cleanser
--- Price: $19.99 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: May 15 2019
--- Thoughts: this one is one of my all time favorites! It leaves skin very clean while hydrated and not greasy. It was the 3rd one I used up and I would keep repurchasing it at this price point
--- Repurchase: yes, at this price point
2. Boscia - Charcoal Pore Pudding Mask
--- Price: $9.99 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Mar 18 2021
--- Thoughts: this is the 3rd one I bought. I love this mask for deep cleaning my pores.
--- Repurchase: yes
3. Secrets of Pharaoh
--- Price: $2.99 or $3.99 (Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 2022
--- Thoughts: it's very decent for the price. It was a bit too orange for my brows shade, and I believe this color was already ash-y one. I doubt they have one that would closer match my color
--- Repurchase: no
4. Bvlgari - Man
--- Price: free sampler (Macy's)
--- Date of Purchase: Apr 9 2022
--- Thoughts: I don't remember the scent :D Which probably means it was a pass
--- Repurchase: no

HEALTH

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1. VitaScience - Multivitamin fizzy pills
--- Price: $2 (not sold in the US, made in Germany)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: I like these, I add them to a glass of sparkling water. They have orange flavor and make water tasty while they are good for health. I saw Amazon selling a similar brand for $10 for 4 tubes (20ct each).
--- Repurchase: yes
2. Golde - Skin Hydration Aide
--- Price: $6 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 14 2022
--- Thoughts: 6ct. I like these. Not sure if they make any difference for the skin, but I want to believe they do. They add a nice flavor to the water
--- Repurchase: yes

STATIONERY

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1&2. Economix - Gel Pens Black and Blue (not sold in the US)
--- Price: Unknown, probably around $0.50 each
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown, probably 2017
--- Thoughts: One of my favorite pens. Very ergonomic design. Line is thin but smooth.
--- Repurchase: Definitely yes, if I'd get a chance.

This post was a long due but I've been sick with some sort of a bronchitis/pneumonia (not Covid related) for about 2 weeks and had no will power to sit at the computer and write anything.These posts are a part of my journey as I'm attempting "buy lessutilize more what you have" since January 7th 2023.I made some binge purchases this month (candles and clothing) and I'm not particularly proud of how February went. I believe that I lost some enthusiasm in the 'utilizing my own stuff' thing too and used up less than what it was in January. I don't want to sound pessimistic :D Still, I made a progress and documented my empties. There is a no smooth journey, which makes it more fun!

HOUSEHOLD CLEANING

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1. Sprayway - All Purpose Cleaner
--- Price: $0 (it was left in the apartment by the previous owner)
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: I wasn't able to finish it to the bottom - it stopped spraying unexpectedly. I think the can ran out of gas, while I could hear the that there were some contents left inside (wasteful). I have mixed feeling about it. While I liked the fact that it sprayed a thin foam layer on the surface (thanks to the aerosol) at the same time I'd cough every single time I'd use it, because aerosol caused the tiny cleaner particles fly everywhere and be inhaled. I don't think it's healthy at all...
--- Repurchase: no, too afraid to inhale this thing
2. Bona - Hardwood Floor Cleaner
--- Price: $13.97 (Walmart Online)
--- Date of Purchase: Jul 2021
--- Thoughts: We have our floors finished with Bona water-based stain/finish, and I feel like this is a good product to maintain the floors. I use these to refill a Bona mop.
--- Repurchase: yes
3. Juniper - Surface Cleaner
--- Price: $0 (it was left in the apartment by the previous owner)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: Typical bleach cleaner. The sprayer pump was broken, I had to put it in a different container to use it up.
--- Repurchase: maybe
4. Dawn - Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: Apr 2021
--- Thoughts: I didn't understand this thing. I had to force myself to use it, because I'd find myself reaching to the regular dish soap instead. Sometimes I'd spray it on the dished, leave it for a while, forget about it, it would dry out completely and then I'd have to use the dish soap anyways. Perhaps, I didn't get something about this product, but I found it strange, inconvenient and useless.
--- Repurchase: no

HOME FRAGRANCE

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1. AirWick - Plug-in Refill - Lavender
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: One of my all time favorites by AirWick. The fragrance is so clean and calming. Try it out if you are into plug-ins
--- Repurchase: yes, definitely
2. AirWick - Plug-in Refill - Lilac
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: I like the smell, it could be a good closet smell - it smells like an 'old school' classy perfume. I couldn't smell any lilac note in it... I was expecting a different scent profile. It doesn't smell strong enough though.
--- Repurchase: no, too weak
3. B&BW - Wallflowers - Hot Cocoa & Cream
--- Price: $3.95 (B&BW online)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 8 2022
--- Thoughts: I loved this so much. It does smell like a real hot cocoa and the fragrance was strong and present
--- Repurchase: definitely

METERED AIR FRESHENER REFILLS

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1. GenAire - Metered Spray Refill - Cinnamon Twist
--- Price: $3.69 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 24 2021
--- Thoughts: I don't like the scent. It is strong and present, but not my profile. I think it smells like wet carton boxes. Unfortunately, I bought a case of 12...
--- Repurchase: no
2. GenAire - Metered Spray Refill - Vanilla Bean
--- Price: $3.03 (OfficeSupply)
--- Date of Purchase: Feb 27 2021
--- Thoughts: This scent is my all time favorite! It smells like pure vanilla
--- Repurchase: yes, definitely

DIFFUSERS

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1. Vila Hermanos - 17oz Diffuser - Rome
--- Price: $24.99 (HomeGoods online)
--- Date of Purchase: Jan 20 2022
--- Thoughts: This one lasted almost a year and I could actually smell it. The scent was fresh and green. Not 100% my profile, but quite nice. I've tried to search for this brand but seems like they aren't sold in the US and normally are very expensive. I was lucky to purchase it, and I'll keep the bottle (Demeter sells diffuser refills, perhaps I'll try it one day). I had finished a citrus diffuser previously (same brand) and it was the best one I ever had
--- Repurchase: yes
2. GC Botanicals - 5.3oz Diffuser - Lavender Fields
--- Price: $7.99 (HomeGoods)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 2022
--- Thoughts: I added those lavender reeds myself. It smelled nice and realistic like real lavender. The fragrance was on a weaker side though. It lasted only 2 months. Interesting fact: we have a Dyson air purifier, and every time I'd flip reeds of the Rome diffuser (the one above) Dyson would turn on and purify the air... (It has automatic censors that detect bad particles in the room air) Any time I'd flip the reeds of this lavender one, Dyson wouldn't turn on. Does it mean that this one is better for health?
--- Repurchase: yes

CANDLES

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1. Manly Indulgence - 5 O'Clock Shadow
--- Price: $14.99 (HomeGoods)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: Nice candle. Lasted a decent amount of time, the burn was clean and it didn't tunnel. It smells like some typical men Axe kind of fragrance, which was nice, fresh and clean.
--- Repurchase: yes
2. Parks London - Amber, Citrus Amara
--- Price: $15 (for a set at TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Jan 8 2020
--- Thoughts: The set included a room spray, diffuser (used up) and 4 small candles (probably about 2.5oz each). The scent is nice and smells deep, woody and 'expensive'. I had this candle for a while and it unfortunately became bland. It almost didn't smell until half of it was gone and this is where the smell finally hit.
--- Repurchase: yes
3. PaddyWax - Amber & Smoke - 2ct
--- Price: $9.99 (each, Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 2022
--- Thoughts: While the vessels are nice, the fragrance is strong and beautiful (smells like a fireplace), the burning gave me so much issues, I believe these were the most troubled candles I ever owned. Wicks would curl down and get drawn in the wax, they'd tunnel, extinct and the flame would be so puny at the time it was almost invisible. I've tried to cotton ball them, to straighten wicks, to pour away some of the wax, I've tried foil, a torch, whatever.. Nothing worked. The other day I saw these at Whole Foods and they were like $30 each. I'd be so disappointed if I've paid that price for them. I saved the containers and I'm going to pour my own candles in them.
--- Repurchase: no

BODY CARE

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1. Ahava - Coconut Salt Scrub
--- Price: $6.99 (TJMaxx Online)
--- Date of Purchase: Mar 21 2022
--- Thoughts: Unfortunately, I got 3 differently fragranced ones and I didn't like it at all. It is made of salt, and dries the skin. Whenever I'd have small wounds or scratches it would burn so bad. I have never had a salt scrub before. I didn't like the smell either, it reminded me of brazilian keratin hair treatment smell.
--- Repurchase: no
2. Dalgona Milk Body Cleanser - Korean Cookies
--- Price: $5.99 (Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 2022
--- Thoughts: It smells divine, I wanted to lick it. I used to have another Banana flavored one by the same brand and I loved it too.
--- Repurchase: yes
3. Peckniff's - Liquid Hand Soap - Frosted Pinecones & Green Fir
--- Price: $5.99 or $6.99 (Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Oct 2022
--- Thoughts: The smell is very fresh and not sweet at all. After some time I started to dislike the smell, because it was too harsh. It smells almost like pure pine oil.
--- Repurchase: no
4. B&BW - Sanitizer - Strawberry Snowflakes
--- Price: $1.60 (B&BW Online)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 8 2022
--- Thoughts: it does the job and smells nice. It's very small and good to put in a pocket. It didn't dry my skin.
--- Repurchase: yes

TOOTHPASTE

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1. Shmidt's - Toothpaste - Wondermint
--- Price: $5 or $6 (TJMaxx or Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: It's on a liquid diluted side and needs a large amount of the product to be applied. It didn't leave a clean feeling.
--- Repurchase: no
2. Marvis - Toothpaste - Black Forest
--- Price: $7.99 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Jul 6 2022
--- Thoughts: I saw these sold at Eataly for $20 and I wouldn't buy it at that price point. Otherwise, it is very thick and concentrated and little goes a long way. The flavor is very unique and nice.
--- Repurchase: yes, at this price point.

COSMETICS MISC

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1. Perricone MD - High Potency Classics Nutritive Cleanser
--- Price: $19.99 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: May 15 2019
--- Thoughts: this one is one of my all time favorites! It leaves skin very clean while hydrated and not greasy. It was the 3rd one I used up and I would keep repurchasing it at this price point
--- Repurchase: yes, at this price point
2. Boscia - Charcoal Pore Pudding Mask
--- Price: $9.99 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Mar 18 2021
--- Thoughts: this is the 3rd one I bought. I love this mask for deep cleaning my pores.
--- Repurchase: yes
3. Secrets of Pharaoh
--- Price: $2.99 or $3.99 (Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 2022
--- Thoughts: it's very decent for the price. It was a bit too orange for my brows shade, and I believe this color was already ash-y one. I doubt they have one that would closer match my color
--- Repurchase: no
4. Bvlgari - Man
--- Price: free sampler (Macy's)
--- Date of Purchase: Apr 9 2022
--- Thoughts: I don't remember the scent :D Which probably means it was a pass
--- Repurchase: no

HEALTH

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1. VitaScience - Multivitamin fizzy pills
--- Price: $2 (not sold in the US, made in Germany)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: I like these, I add them to a glass of sparkling water. They have orange flavor and make water tasty while they are good for health. I saw Amazon selling a similar brand for $10 for 4 tubes (20ct each).
--- Repurchase: yes
2. Golde - Skin Hydration Aide
--- Price: $6 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 14 2022
--- Thoughts: 6ct. I like these. Not sure if they make any difference for the skin, but I want to believe they do. They add a nice flavor to the water
--- Repurchase: yes

STATIONERY

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1&2. Economix - Gel Pens Black and Blue (not sold in the US)
--- Price: Unknown, probably around $0.50 each
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown, probably 2017
--- Thoughts: One of my favorite pens. Very ergonomic design. Line is thin but smooth.
--- Repurchase: Definitely yes, if I'd get a chance.
TOTAL ITEMS COUNT: 29

I'm still trying to figure out the format for this kind of posts.
2023 is going to be a no/low buy year for me.I'm reducing consumption of the new products, but increasing consumption of the products I already have!
Overview of the items I have used so far:
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CANDLES 1:
1. DIY Candle
2. DIY Candle
3. DIY Candle
--- Price: $0
--- Date of Purchase: I made them in the end of November 2022
--- Thoughts: These are not really $0, because I purchased Soy Wax, Jars and Wicks. I didn't like how they came out. The flame was low, they tunneled very bad and had small to no throw. I should've used 2 wicks and added more fragrance. Unfortunately I have another 15 made already...
4. WoodWick Trilogy - Fireside Redwood Sandalwood Clove
--- Price: $19.88 (Walmart online)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 11 2020
--- Thoughts: I like these candles. Nice crackling sound, clean burn. I bit pricey. The throw is okay (perhaps, my candle was too old)
--- Repurchase: yes, if under $20
5. WoodWick - Flickering Fireside Poplar & Pine Teakwood
--- Price: $19 (BB&B)
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: I liked it, no complaints. The flame is a bit too large and looked dangerous even after I'd trim the wick
--- Repurchase: yes, if under $15
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CANDLES 2:
1. Leoben - Peppermint Twist
--- Price: $7.99 (TJMaxx)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: The smell was unexpectedly nice. It does smell like Peppermint sweet bon-bons! The throw was strong considering the size of the candle. I am not sure if I screwed up the first burn, but I did have the tunneling issue with that candle - I was able to fix it with foil/torch and spooning the wax out. Lasted maybe 10 evenings, which is good considering the size.
--- Repurchase: yes, I liked it and it has a unique scent
2. Leoben - Vanilla Noel
--- Price: $7.99 (TJMaxx)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: Clean burn without issues (unlike the peppermint one). There is nothing unique about the scent though - it has a typical sweet vanilla cookie-ish fragrance. The throw wasn't strong enough to be present when burning this one together with the Peppermint Twist (the latter would outpower it). Lasted around 10 evenings
--- Repurchase: 50/50. The price was good, the burn was nice. It's just wasn't unique enough
3. Homesick - Ski Trip
--- Price: $9.99 (HomeGoods)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: Clean burn without issues. Strong throw. The scent felt of the high quality (it smells like fireplace/amber). I feel like this candle burned out too quickly though
--- Repurchase: probably yes (at this price point)
4. Market Candle Collection - Bonfire Nights
--- Price: $14.99 (HomeGoods)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 2022
--- Thoughts: Large jar, 3 wicks. Had some small tunneling issues that would get fixed on their own after very long burns. Good throw, lasted pretty long
--- Repurchase: I would definitely try to find other scents from this brand if the price is under $20
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BODY CARE:
1. OleHenriksen - Wonderfeel Double Cleanser
--- Price: $16.99 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Feb 4 2022
--- Thoughts: I hated this sooooo much and couldn't wait to finish it. I kept it in the downstairs bathroom and only used it at night. I tend to have shiny oily skin with clogged pores. I was fooled by the name 'Double Cleanser' thinking it would be strong as that orange Neutrogena. But in the winter I do prefer the more mild face wash that moisturizes skin. This one felt like washing my face with hand cream - it would leave film/oily residue on my face and on the sink. It didn't remove mascara. I had to follow it with Clinique lotion for oily skin and eye lid cleanser, otherwise I just felt like dirty and sweaty panda
--- Repurchase: Absolutely not
2. Eva-Nyc Lazy Jane Air Dry Shampoo
--- Price: $6.99 or $7.99 (TJMaxx)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 2022
--- Thoughts: Husband's shampoo. He has shortish bob length fine hair. Never heard any complaints from him and his hair looked good. This tiny bottle lasted 6 month
--- Repurchase: Yes
3. Jurlique - Restoring Shower Gel - Lemon, Geranium & Clary Sage
--- Price: $12.99 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Sep 15 2021
--- Thoughts: Smells lovely and lathers very good
--- Repurchase: Would try in other scents if under $15
4. Pacha Soap Co - Unknown Scent (smelled like lipstick in a way)
--- Price: around $5 I think, sold per Oz (Whole Foods)
--- Date of Purchase: Sep 2022
--- Thoughts: Smells okay, lasted only few washes
--- Repurchase: Doesn't worth the price imo
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FACE:
1 Mesomatrix - Revital Express Gel Mask (not sold in the US)
--- Price: free sampler
--- Date of Purchase: May 2022
--- Thoughts: Didn't notice any effect
--- Repurchase: Wouldn't buy the large version
2. Dr.Jart+ - Ceramidin Facial Barrier Sheet Mask
--- Price: $2.60 each (TJMaxx online, sold in 5pk)
--- Date of Purchase: Jul 9 2020
--- Thoughts: Nourishing. I don't think it does anything to my skin, to be honest
--- Repurchase: No
3. EcoTools - eyeshadow applicators
--- Price: unknown (TJMaxx or Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown, probably 2018
--- Thoughts: I liked them. I found them during my skincare purge. They've dried out and turned into rocks.
--- Repurchase: Yes
4. Julep - Lid Armour - eyeshadow base
--- Price: $4.99 (Marshalls online)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 23 2020
--- Thoughts: I didn't like it and used only few times. I found it in a drawer during my skincare purge - it dried out completely
--- Repurchase: No
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HEALTH:
1. Curad - Eye Patch
--- Price: $2.72 for 20 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 21 2022
--- Thoughts: I patch one of my eyes at night to keep it closed (I have dry eyes). Good price, but I had a few issues keeping it stuck and in place. Sometimes it would fall off by the morning
--- Repurchase: Maybe, but I'm exploring different options now (like silicone tapes)
2. Nature's Bounty - Valerian Root
--- Price: Unknown
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: Husband's
--- Repurchase: Yes
3. Trader Joe's - Hand Sanitizer Spray - Grapefruit & Lemon
--- Price: $2.99 (Trader Joe's)
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: Does the job well, may be a bit too drying in winter
--- Repurchase: Yes
4. Supplements - Misc
--- Price: varies, unknown
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: Honestly, I don't know if they work. I didn't notice Genius Mushrooms's effect, perhaps, I wasn't consistent taking it.
--- Repurchase: Yes for GABA & B-12. I would consider getting another nootropic instead of Genius Mushrooms
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HOME FRAGRANCE:
1. B&BW - Wallflowers - Strawberry Snowflake
--- Price: $3.95 (B&BW online)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 8 2022
--- Thoughts: The smell was very strong, but not my profile in particular
--- Repurchase: Maybe, if under $4
2. Glade - Cookie Caramel Rush
--- Price: $3.02 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 22 2022
--- Thoughts: Delicious moderate smell
--- Repurchase: Yes
3. AirWick - Plug-in Refill - Lavender
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: One of my all time favorites
--- Repurchase: Definitely yes
4. AirWick - Metered Spray Refill - Warm Apple Crumble
--- Price: $6.66 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 24 2021
--- Thoughts: The scent is nice but very weak even in really small bathroom
--- Repurchase: No, too weak
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STATIONARY:
1&2. Economix - Gel Pens Black and Blue (not sold in the US)
--- Price: Unknown, probably around $0.50 each
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown, probably 2017
--- Thoughts: One of my favorite pens. Very ergonomic design. Line is thin but smooth.
--- Repurchase: Definitely yes, if I'd get a chance.
3. Muji - Grid Notebook Refill - 50 sheets
--- Price: $2.90 (Muji)
--- Date of Purchase: Oct or Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: I like these. So far one of the best notebooks I had. The price is good too.
--- Repurchase: Definitely yes

1. Pilot - Black 0.38 Gel Pen

--- Price: Unknown
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: I absolutely hate this one (And I have one more in 0.38 point + one in 1.0 point. I'd use 0.38 for the sake of already having it, but will give 1.0 away). While it gives out a thin line, the pen itself is very thick and uncomfortable to hold. It almost felt like holding a thick pipe with my fingers
--- Repurchase: Never
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PERFUME:
1. Atelier Cologne - Orange Sanguine
--- Price: $2.43 Sampler
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022 (TJMaxx)
--- Thoughts: Lovely happy orange scent. This brand is notorious for its weak performance, but I feel like this particular one stayed long enough.
--- Repurchase: I may've considered to purchase the large bottle, but I have too many full-sized perfumes to last me a lifetime
2. Burberry - Her
--- Price: free sampler (Macy's)
--- Date of Purchase: Apr 9 2022
--- Thoughts: I liked it. It smells vibrant and fresh, very young-female profile. I tend to like more complex perfumes though. This one has typical pink juice scent. Very safe choice.
--- Repurchase: Not for myself, but could make a good gift for someone
TOTAL COUNT: 35 ITEMS

I'm still trying to figure out the format for this kind of posts.
2023 is going to be a no/low buy year for me.I'm reducing consumption of the new products, but increasing consumption of the products I already have!
Overview of the items I have used so far:
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CANDLES 1:
1. DIY Candle
2. DIY Candle
3. DIY Candle
--- Price: $0
--- Date of Purchase: I made them in the end of November 2022
--- Thoughts: These are not really $0, because I purchased Soy Wax, Jars and Wicks. I didn't like how they came out. The flame was low, they tunneled very bad and had small to no throw. I should've used 2 wicks and added more fragrance. Unfortunately I have another 15 made already...
4. WoodWick Trilogy - Fireside Redwood Sandalwood Clove
--- Price: $19.88 (Walmart online)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 11 2020
--- Thoughts: I like these candles. Nice crackling sound, clean burn. I bit pricey. The throw is okay (perhaps, my candle was too old)
--- Repurchase: yes, if under $20
5. WoodWick - Flickering Fireside Poplar & Pine Teakwood
--- Price: $19 (BB&B)
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: I liked it, no complaints. The flame is a bit too large and looked dangerous even after I'd trim the wick
--- Repurchase: yes, if under $15
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CANDLES 2:
1. Leoben - Peppermint Twist
--- Price: $7.99 (TJMaxx)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: The smell was unexpectedly nice. It does smell like Peppermint sweet bon-bons! The throw was strong considering the size of the candle. I am not sure if I screwed up the first burn, but I did have the tunneling issue with that candle - I was able to fix it with foil/torch and spooning the wax out. Lasted maybe 10 evenings, which is good considering the size.
--- Repurchase: yes, I liked it and it has a unique scent
2. Leoben - Vanilla Noel
--- Price: $7.99 (TJMaxx)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: Clean burn without issues (unlike the peppermint one). There is nothing unique about the scent though - it has a typical sweet vanilla cookie-ish fragrance. The throw wasn't strong enough to be present when burning this one together with the Peppermint Twist (the latter would outpower it). Lasted around 10 evenings
--- Repurchase: 50/50. The price was good, the burn was nice. It's just wasn't unique enough
3. Homesick - Ski Trip
--- Price: $9.99 (HomeGoods)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: Clean burn without issues. Strong throw. The scent felt of the high quality (it smells like fireplace/amber). I feel like this candle burned out too quickly though
--- Repurchase: probably yes (at this price point)
4. Market Candle Collection - Bonfire Nights
--- Price: $14.99 (HomeGoods)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 2022
--- Thoughts: Large jar, 3 wicks. Had some small tunneling issues that would get fixed on their own after very long burns. Good throw, lasted pretty long
--- Repurchase: I would definitely try to find other scents from this brand if the price is under $20
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BODY CARE:
1. OleHenriksen - Wonderfeel Double Cleanser
--- Price: $16.99 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Feb 4 2022
--- Thoughts: I hated this sooooo much and couldn't wait to finish it. I kept it in the downstairs bathroom and only used it at night. I tend to have shiny oily skin with clogged pores. I was fooled by the name 'Double Cleanser' thinking it would be strong as that orange Neutrogena. But in the winter I do prefer the more mild face wash that moisturizes skin. This one felt like washing my face with hand cream - it would leave film/oily residue on my face and on the sink. It didn't remove mascara. I had to follow it with Clinique lotion for oily skin and eye lid cleanser, otherwise I just felt like dirty and sweaty panda
--- Repurchase: Absolutely not
2. Eva-Nyc Lazy Jane Air Dry Shampoo
--- Price: $6.99 or $7.99 (TJMaxx)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 2022
--- Thoughts: Husband's shampoo. He has shortish bob length fine hair. Never heard any complaints from him and his hair looked good. This tiny bottle lasted 6 month
--- Repurchase: Yes
3. Jurlique - Restoring Shower Gel - Lemon, Geranium & Clary Sage
--- Price: $12.99 (TJMaxx online)
--- Date of Purchase: Sep 15 2021
--- Thoughts: Smells lovely and lathers very good
--- Repurchase: Would try in other scents if under $15
4. Pacha Soap Co - Unknown Scent (smelled like lipstick in a way)
--- Price: around $5 I think, sold per Oz (Whole Foods)
--- Date of Purchase: Sep 2022
--- Thoughts: Smells okay, lasted only few washes
--- Repurchase: Doesn't worth the price imo
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FACE:
1 Mesomatrix - Revital Express Gel Mask (not sold in the US)
--- Price: free sampler
--- Date of Purchase: May 2022
--- Thoughts: Didn't notice any effect
--- Repurchase: Wouldn't buy the large version
2. Dr.Jart+ - Ceramidin Facial Barrier Sheet Mask
--- Price: $2.60 each (TJMaxx online, sold in 5pk)
--- Date of Purchase: Jul 9 2020
--- Thoughts: Nourishing. I don't think it does anything to my skin, to be honest
--- Repurchase: No
3. EcoTools - eyeshadow applicators
--- Price: unknown (TJMaxx or Marshalls)
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown, probably 2018
--- Thoughts: I liked them. I found them during my skincare purge. They've dried out and turned into rocks.
--- Repurchase: Yes
4. Julep - Lid Armour - eyeshadow base
--- Price: $4.99 (Marshalls online)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 23 2020
--- Thoughts: I didn't like it and used only few times. I found it in a drawer during my skincare purge - it dried out completely
--- Repurchase: No
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HEALTH:
1. Curad - Eye Patch
--- Price: $2.72 for 20 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 21 2022
--- Thoughts: I patch one of my eyes at night to keep it closed (I have dry eyes). Good price, but I had a few issues keeping it stuck and in place. Sometimes it would fall off by the morning
--- Repurchase: Maybe, but I'm exploring different options now (like silicone tapes)
2. Nature's Bounty - Valerian Root
--- Price: Unknown
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: Husband's
--- Repurchase: Yes
3. Trader Joe's - Hand Sanitizer Spray - Grapefruit & Lemon
--- Price: $2.99 (Trader Joe's)
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: Does the job well, may be a bit too drying in winter
--- Repurchase: Yes
4. Supplements - Misc
--- Price: varies, unknown
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: Honestly, I don't know if they work. I didn't notice Genius Mushrooms's effect, perhaps, I wasn't consistent taking it.
--- Repurchase: Yes for GABA & B-12. I would consider getting another nootropic instead of Genius Mushrooms
https://preview.redd.it/d0qnzevb5bfa1.jpg?width=2880&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=596ddfc647189db0229e8e4b17b8f2642eae1264
HOME FRAGRANCE:
1. B&BW - Wallflowers - Strawberry Snowflake
--- Price: $3.95 (B&BW online)
--- Date of Purchase: Dec 8 2022
--- Thoughts: The smell was very strong, but not my profile in particular
--- Repurchase: Maybe, if under $4
2. Glade - Cookie Caramel Rush
--- Price: $3.02 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 22 2022
--- Thoughts: Delicious moderate smell
--- Repurchase: Yes
3. AirWick - Plug-in Refill - Lavender
--- Price: unknown (BJ's)
--- Date of Purchase: unknown
--- Thoughts: One of my all time favorites
--- Repurchase: Definitely yes
4. AirWick - Metered Spray Refill - Warm Apple Crumble
--- Price: $6.66 (Amazon)
--- Date of Purchase: Aug 24 2021
--- Thoughts: The scent is nice but very weak even in really small bathroom
--- Repurchase: No, too weak
https://preview.redd.it/bshsul5d5bfa1.jpg?width=2880&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c1465e423a70ac31aacae75c6c3da349117a1e99
STATIONARY:
1&2. Economix - Gel Pens Black and Blue (not sold in the US)
--- Price: Unknown, probably around $0.50 each
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown, probably 2017
--- Thoughts: One of my favorite pens. Very ergonomic design. Line is thin but smooth.
--- Repurchase: Definitely yes, if I'd get a chance.
3. Muji - Grid Notebook Refill - 50 sheets
--- Price: $2.90 (Muji)
--- Date of Purchase: Oct or Nov 2022
--- Thoughts: I like these. So far one of the best notebooks I had. The price is good too.
--- Repurchase: Definitely yes
4. Pilot - Black 0.38 Gel Pen
--- Price: Unknown
--- Date of Purchase: Unknown
--- Thoughts: I absolutely hate this one (And I have one more in 0.38 point + one in 1.0 point. I'd use 0.38 for the sake of already having it, but will give 1.0 away). While it gives out a thin line, the pen itself is very thick and uncomfortable to hold. It almost felt like holding a thick pipe with my fingers
--- Repurchase: Never
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PERFUME:
1. Atelier Cologne - Orange Sanguine
--- Price: $2.43 Sampler
--- Date of Purchase: Nov 2022 (TJMaxx)
--- Thoughts: Lovely happy orange scent. This brand is notorious for its weak performance, but I feel like this particular one stayed long enough.
--- Repurchase: I may've considered to purchase the large bottle, but I have too many full-sized perfumes to last me a lifetime
2. Burberry - Her
--- Price: free sampler (Macy's)
--- Date of Purchase: Apr 9 2022
--- Thoughts: I liked it. It smells vibrant and fresh, very young-female profile. I tend to like more complex perfumes though. This one has typical pink juice scent. Very safe choice.
--- Repurchase: Not for myself, but could make a good gift for someone
TOTAL COUNT: 34 ITEMS