u/KittyMcPussOHNO

Well, maybe made is a strong verb. Found a cigarette case at a thrift store. Added some baubles I had lying around and suddenly I have a little travel case for some samples!

I've been traveling for work too much lately and having little, portable altars to myself, to remind me of who I am in an anonymous hotel room, has become so important to me.

Pic 1:

Ekos hand lotion - a gift that I loved using. The price will prevent me from repurchasing however

Dove conditioner - gets the job done. I'm working on a second one of these. I'll probably choose something different when I'm finally done with my stash.

Tea Tree Shampoo - totally fine but a little too invigorating for me as I typically shower at night to wind down

Byoma jelly cleanser - okay, but I prefer Cetaphil

Beloved hand lotion - I liked it, but the packaging was not friendly. Would not repurchase.

a hate pan lip balm finally gone!

Garnier face masks - they work insofar as they are a fun sensory experience but I'm pretty sure they have no actual effect on my skin. I still have a large stash but once they are gone, that's it.

Pic 2:

expired sunblocks going to the trash

brow makeup that doesn't work for me and has been open for more than a year (also trash)

a concealer that is so old all the branding is gone (to the trash -- too old, plus the color is wrong)

Trader Joe's shampoo bar - this leaves my hair SO CLEAN that I can't even run my fingers through it because all the oils are gone. It also dries my skin out so much. I wanted to like it but I think it will ruin my hair and skin if I try to use it. Will put it in the little free home goods library near the local community fridge. Same with the travel soap.