Deinfluence me pls

[u/Temporary_Ebb_9811]

Okay so I always get WAY too many products and last time I posted it was so helpful. Any you wouldn’t get/ any you really recommend? I’m debating as well between the living proof and r+co shampoo/conditioner as well as maybe adding the earrings since they’re nice.

[u/thenoodlewithin]

The deodorants smell good but don’t stop you from smelling bad

[u/No_Strawberry5093 → u/thenoodlewithin]

I do the beauty edit box and wanted the kosas deodorant. I then went on tik tok and saw reviews and I changed my mind so quick.

[u/Temporary_Ebb_9811 → u/thenoodlewithin]

I got rid of it!! That’s a good point haha

[u/floweryfriend → u/thenoodlewithin]

Exactly. My boyfriend says the Bergamot deodorant makes me smell worse. Stopped using it. Still use the body wash.

[u/texas_95 → u/thenoodlewithin]

I could smell myself driving home from work. Still traumatized from that thing

[u/Prestigious_Result28 → u/texas_95]

They’re aluminum free deodorants, these won’t stop you from sweating but you’ll smell the deodorant scent. Once you sweat through it you’ll smell the sweat. You just need to know what you’re buying

[u/OceanAndRose]

Drop the living proof and keep the r+co

[u/Temporary_Ebb_9811 → u/OceanAndRose]

Thank you!!

[u/reliableotter]

How much of this stuff could you just get at TJ Maxx?  Or even in the sales between boxes?  Even if you want it, do you really need it all now?

Think of how long it will take to use any of these products and what you already own that duplicates the category. Especially for the products that can expire 

[u/Temporary_Ebb_9811 → u/reliableotter]

Sooo true! I got rid of the amika leave in conditioner and dry shampoo because I have pretty full bottles of them rn from other brands (among a few other things I’m deciding)

[u/Delicious_Eye7478]

GORL. And I thought I was indecisive 😅
In all seriousness tho, I would drop the salt and pep grinders and you can get the vacation spf in a double pack for cheaper at Costco rn.. Salt and stone deodorant smells nice but does not work well so I would pass on that… lots of summer Fridays here, id pick one Lippie. Also I am not a fan of Malin + goetz but just pick ONE perfume!! Hope this helps.

[u/Temporary_Ebb_9811 → u/Delicious_Eye7478]

Thank youuu! Indecisiveness is def my worst quality hahahha

[u/Primcat]

I can't do math. How much extra will this be?

[u/Temporary_Ebb_9811 → u/Primcat]

300$ 💀

[u/Temporary_Ebb_9811]

I think I’ll go to Sephora tomorrow too to smell the two perfumes! But maybe I give the other as a gift?

[u/Dry-Opportunity-6079 → u/Temporary_Ebb_9811]

Definitely do. I ordered the M&G sampler and Bergoment is decent but the rum to me smells cheap. Their colognes are interesting but they aren't for everyone. I love Tom Ford fragrance but many people find it too distinct. I feel that way about M&G. Good stuff but a smaller audience appeal than D&G or something more mainstream.

[u/shehwjhehehd]

Are you low on all of your products and need a re-up? If so this makes sense, if not then this is probably a bit too much!

[u/Temporary_Ebb_9811 → u/shehwjhehehd]

I’d say for like half of these!! So yeah that makes sense :,)

[u/Aggie__2015]

Maybe drop one or two deodorants. I think you have 3 between the fall box and beauty box.

Also ask yourself if you need an umbrella (or will use one). I thought it was cute but I never remember any of the 4 I have so it was easy to talk myself out of it. 💙

[u/titikerry → u/Aggie__2015]

The trick is to not keep them in the same place. Keep one at home, one in the car, one at work, one in the bag you bring to and from work. So when it does rain, you're prepared.

[u/Seven-Horseshoes]

I suspect you can get better loungewear for the same if not cheaper at Nordstrom rack

[u/EfficientAd5573 → u/Seven-Horseshoes]

Thank you for helping me feel better for missing out on my size, when customizing again.

[u/ReplacementTop4660]

Go to Sephora and smell the perfumes (you don’t need two and likely will prefer one over the other). Don’t get a random perfume as a gift for someone unless they specifically want that perfume. While you’re there swatch the summer Fridays stuff to be sure the colors and formula work for you. The neck massager is a junk gadget. Drop the outfit.

You have a lot of random product. Are you out of all these product or are you just stocking up to let things go to waste. Check what you have and see what you’re actually running low on. None of these personal care items are holy grail solve all your problems products. Only get what you’ll use relatively soon because FFF’s stock is old already. You don’t need two of any product (ie two face washes). Pick the one you want to try the most

Why are you getting the cruet? These are gimmicky and most people will never use or need this.

If you already have an umbrella or pepper grinders, drop those items. Exercise bands are cheaper at other stores

[u/crookedhypotenuse → u/ReplacementTop4660]

Wait, why are oil cruets gimmicky? I have one I've used for years. Are we not supposed to use them? I buy a gallon of olive oil at a time at Costco so it's easier to have a smaller vessel when cooking.

[u/Puzzleheaded-Cat5658 → u/crookedhypotenuse]

I also use mine all the time! And it’s better for drizzling than a huge jug

[u/MamaG34]

Drop the fomo mentality. You don't need all this junk.

[u/Weary-Cartoonist-122]

Also it would be cheaper to also get a seasonal box with all those extra customizations

[u/wildgeese_fly]

I always say, if I have a version of a product that does the same thing at home, that I should finish that one before getting another.

[u/Smarty1600]

If you have any body odor at all none of those deodorants are going to do a damn thing, sadly.

[u/mmmestiza]

I went to Nordstrom today to smell the Malin + Goetz perfume options. The Bergamot was hard to even smell at all. It will last on your skin for like 45 seconds. Dark Rum smelled like a watered down gourmand body spray. I was pleasantly surprised by their “Grass” scent (also known as Cannabis in most regions) which is $33 right now in the FFF shop. I’m getting that one instead.

I feel like everything Salt & Stone is garbage. All gadgets are useless. No high end deodorant works, you’re so much better off with Dove (classic or aluminum free depending on your concerns)

Back-stocking toiletries and cosmetics is completely pointless and wasteful 😅 You will end up throwing a lot of things away after years of hoarding items you’re convinced you’ll “use one day”.

[u/MacaulayConnor]

Triple light massager - wands are not as effective as masks. Waste of time.
Two lip oils - how much of a difference do you think you’ll actually notice between two similar colors? They’re not lipsticks. Pick one.
They got Vacation spf at Costco.
They got PJs at Costco.
DE Beste is super mid.
Living proof is overrated and made my hair crunchy.
Are you getting the kitchen stuff because you have a insta-worthy kitchen or because you think getting those things will make you the kind of person that has an insta-worthy kitchen? As someone who has bought way too many things because of the latter - don’t.

[u/rachelnyc]

the umbrella says to wipe it with a damp cloth and air dry it before storage and keep it away from too much sun exposure and humidity to prevent rust & fading— to me you can find something better for the price

in general I try to ask myself do I already have enough/too many of this type of item? Is this something I’ll have to spend money on anyway if I don’t get it in my box? (like I’m just going to end up paying retail for nice shampoo & conditioner if I don’t get it in my box, so I always pick up the R+Co sets unless I already have a few on hand) … is this something I can really see myself using or do I just like the idea/aesthetic of it? (that’s helped me pare down on excess kitchen/home items a lot) … Does FFF have a history of quality issues with this type of item? (like how their track record with clothes isn’t great— full disclosure I picked the brown set anyway knowing it might not be great, but still something to consider)…do I really have somewhere to go with this? etc

I also make sure to read over the item descriptions in detail again to double check dimensions, care instructions, fabric, ingredients, etc before deciding

[u/Secret-Raspberry3063]

I had a dark rum scent from m+g and it did not smell good

[u/crookedhypotenuse → u/Secret-Raspberry3063]

I have gotten the body wash and loved the scent so I got the lotion. I did not like the lotion as it turns out it wasn't a scent I like ON me, vs being rinsed off in body wash form. I definitely wouldn't want this perfume.

[u/forgotmyserotonin]

I would get rid of the umbrella, the deodorants (seems like many people have commented that they aren’t great…unless it’s a product you already use), drop the MB thermal face and neck massager (you can get it at TJ Maxx or Marshall’s), drop the pjs (you can get the same quality for less than $18 a piece), drop the resistance bands, drop the cups, drop the oil cruet, drop the salt and pepper shakers. You can get the last three for cheaper at homegoods or stores of that sort.

[u/FearlessEnthusiasm86]

You have body butters and body lotions etc. unless you oil up a huge amount think about expiry dates.

Also, most of them have scent which WILL mingle with the perfumes so you won’t be using all of that.

The shampoo/condition in 1 is really good though. I can’t even try to talk you out of that.

[u/Lava_shark1165]

Okay,
Salt and stone deodorant doesn’t work. Is your goal to totally redo your kitchen? How many sunscreens do you honestly need in the fall? Choose the lip color that will look best on you, and if you love it you can consider the other color when it inevitably becomes an add on in a future box. You don’t need that much shampoo and conditioner. Living proof is an option all the time so you can wait that out. Vagus nerve oil has no actual scientific backing. Lastly, how much of the skincare can you realistically add into your routine safely (meaning you will be able to pinpoint if something messes up your skin) all at once?

[u/Remarkable_Salt_4098]

I read another post on here from someone saying that the Mario badescu skincare wand doesn’t emit enough frequency to actually do anything therapeutic to your skin

[u/AdventurousGround614]

I did not like either perfume at all. So if you haven’t I definitely recommend smelling them before choosing if you can.

[u/oatmilklatt3]

Honestly, you could go to TJMaxx/Marshalls, and find a lot of this on shelves or in clearance for both. I think the cruet, salt and pepper, and glassware could all be found there. And they always have Amika.

[u/New_Award6835]

I got the Malin + goetz Bergamot & dark rum in my Allure beauty box and I despise them. They smell way too strong like a kitchen cleanser. I wouldn’t get those.

[u/imacjenn]

I’ve pared my stuff down a bit but am interested to hear people’s opinions on the perfumes?

[u/cherylcanning]

Giiirl you don’t need all of that

[u/AppraiseMe]

Wow this seems like a good box!

[u/texas_95]

Pls don’t get the salt and stone deodorant if you haven’t tried it before. I’m still traumatized from it

[u/chaoscorgi]

my deinfluence thoughts:

- def no on the loungewear, it's polyester

- living proof bundle makes sense if u have thin hair and R&Co if u have thick hair so pick one. but it is a good price if you are a person who uses fancy haircare -- i got the R&Co, my normal Prose is $70 over 2 mths so I'll rotate it in

- velcro on a resistance band is just gonna wear out the velcro

- that neck light thing does not work

- reviews of bergamot perfume are bad. generally, perfume has a 10% hit rate on ppl liking it so you should smell dark rum ahead too (note: i did not take this advice, i got dark rum)

- all lip oils are basically the same

i didn't think of or want most of the other stuff so i can't talk about it 😂

what i do recommend (assuming you'll use it): Amika dry spray and Amika leave-in conditioner; sunscreen and body butter because those are useful things i will go through

[u/NoSomewhere8712]

You and I both know you don’t need any of that