BODY CARE CHAOS! 😫 Organizing My Bath & Body Works Collection

This is what I call body care chaos! Get on for this crazy ride because today we are going to be decluttering and reorganizing my body care collection! In this video, you will be able to see which scents I've collected over the years while working at Bath & Body Works as a manager. Also, I will be demonstrating my process for decluttering hygiene items as well as showing you how I store and organize my body care.
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[@MelissaC]

Hi, everyone! I wanted to give out an update that I now am selling some of my decluttered Bath & Body Works (and non-BBW) items on eBay! Here's the link to my shop in case you wanted to check it out. 🥰Thanks for watching! ebay.com/usr/melissacavileer

[@KamisCorner]

Your declutter/organizing videos are my favorite! ❤ I love seeing what you have and I love how you put them in bins by season! ❤

[@MelissaC]

Aw thanks so much! I want to organize them by product type because it would look so much more aesthetic, but I'm so seasonal about things that I feel like it's the best way for me! 🥰

[@samanthalewand5648]

Aww I love these videos. Nice declutter.

[@MelissaC]

@@samanthalewand5648 Thank you! 🥰

[@samanthalewand5648]

@@MelissaC no problem!

[@flaviapoetic.perfumes4700]

I have a collection about as big as yours. With this video, you convinced me I need to get bins. 😄

[@MelissaC]

I would love to see your entire collection sometime! I thought I was following you on IG but I wasn't 😨, but now I am! 🥰 I think the bins don't look as pretty (especially the one my cat shredded LOL!) but I've found they really do work the best for storing body care I'm not currently using. Then I use the rolling cart in the bathroom to set up what I'm using for the month. Gets the job done! 🤩

[@flaviapoetic.perfumes4700]

@@MelissaC I've seen your rolling cart and have thought about getting one, too. It's so convenient! Unfortunately I have no space in my bathroom for one. Thank you for the follow on IG!

[@MelissaC]

@@flaviapoetic.perfumes4700 Aw man, that makes sense though! I had Jose build mine, and he was able to not add the third shelf that came with it so that it could fit under my sink the way it does! 🤣 It was just barely too tall if it had all three shelves! No problem! 🤗

[@7474jd]

I think I need to start getting the travel sizes so I don't get tired of a scent halfway through even when rotating. I do wish I had gotten a full size of Key West because I kept just the tiniest amount of spray for a long time so I could have one last spray.

[@mq3177]

I find these videos very relaxing. I watch during my elliptical workouts. Your miniature lion is SO CUTE! 🐈🦁

[@MelissaC]

Aw thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🤗 I bet it was Princess Daisy you saw, she's the poofy/mainly white calico cat. She loves it when I film videos and always tries to get involved! 😂 I think another one of my cats Percy was roaming around a couple of times in this video too! 🐈 Do you have any cats?

[@ciclallisilva4441]

Once my drawers were like that and not think about it and didn't pressure myself and made present baskets and it did really well for me and my stash worked really well and sticked to it also covid everything that was hygiene was all mostly gone in store I was shopping my stash and never panicked of omg I can't find hygiene products so worked out for me as well I like different smell when washing hands it was so therapeutic as well and yes like I said worked out for me yes I did finish mine shop your stash all sometimes is repackage.

[@elanem6212]

I love seeing all the fragrances that I missed coming out thank you❤

[@MelissaC]

Thank you, Elane! It's fun for me too to look over the fragrances from the past in my collection! 😊

[@EverythingQueen]

I love these videos!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@MelissaC]

I'm glad you like it! This is so much and happy decluttering! 😊

[@EverythingQueen]

@@MelissaC 😊

[@ALittleFruity]

Fantastic declutter!! Thanks for keeping’ it real. Loved the trip down memory lane seeing some old favorite BBW scents.

[@MelissaC]

Thank you! 🤗

[@asimplelife1486]

If I was in your friendship/family circle, I'd be threatening violence over Tis the Season. 🤣🥰

[@MelissaC]

Hahaha! It smells as good as it sounds! 🍎 They really need to make more of their best home fragrances into body care, there's so many I would love!

[@africanqueen296]

I over buy at the semi annual sales so that I can always Bless somebody with the items. It brings me joy when I c their faces of surprise.🍒

[@MelissaC]

I love this! 🥰 One of my favorites is during the holidays in malls they have Giving Trees and if there are ever kids/teens who request for candles, body care, fragrance, and BBW I always stick them up! 🌲

[@victoria.galvin]

You always make me want to organize! Love it!

[@MelissaC]

Thank you! Haha it feels good to have it all done now! 😅

[@valariesmith8118]

Melissa, thank you for sharing ❤your video with me and I enjoyed it

[@MelissaC]

Glad you enjoyed it!🥰 Thank you!

[@jradle11]

Your collection is amazing! 💕

[@MelissaC]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@jeankernodle2288]

I love watching you organize your stuff!! I do the same thing, only my stash is a tiny, tiny fraction of yours, but still, I love pulling things out for gifting...that's one of my favorite things to do. I like hearing your talk/thought process as you go through the items and categorize, etc. This is awesome! Thank you for sharing!👍🤩😀

[@MelissaC]

Aw thanks so much! 🤗 I'm glad you found the decluttering process helpful! I know, sometimes I like reorganizing my body care because it's like a prepaid version of going shopping! 😅🤣 Thanks again and have a great rest of your week!

[@HopeGrant423]

Awesome collection and video. Maybe arranging them on the shelves and not in bins may make it easier to organize and keep it neater. I used to keep my Body care in those cube bins too. But it worked out better to have them on the shelves so I could see everything.

[@paigeXjane]

Don't know how I missed this video and watching it now lol but I love your collection and organization videos! And I do the same thing combining spring and summer together because I like the same kind of scents for both

[@MelissaC]

Thanks so much! Yes my favorite Spring scents can also work well as Summer scents too! 🍋🥥

[@kerrid.979]

Yay! I was looking foward to this! I got my collection organized last week. I have to be very selective about what else I bring in this year, because my baskets are really full. Do you check your body creams occasionally? I've heard that they can go bad quickly, especially the newer formula ones. I started keeping mine in the basement where it's cool. I have a few that are a little more yellow, but everything still smells okay and nothing sounds sloshy.

[@MelissaC]

Yay, that's great you were able to get all organized! I'm hoping to use up a lot of opened product and narrow down my stash a little bit also. I don't really go out of my way to check them, but when I go to use them if I notice a little separation or discoloration, I'll just massage the bottle until the texture is improved and make a mental note to work on using it up faster. Same here, my body care closet is in the basement where it's kept cool and dark. Even when the creams start to become compromised I don't notice any negative side effects when using them...maybe just a bit less fragrant if anything! I know that if they have vanilla or coconut notes in them, they tend to turn yellow (some I've even purchased yellow) and I think that's totally normal for BBW! 😊

[@africanqueen296]

Put body creams in fridge- they won’t go bad fast.🍒

[@AlwaysAwesomeAM]

I really like your slippers! Your collection is awesome. I agree I like to use themed soaps as well. Great video!

[@MelissaC]

Haha they're so comfy! Thanks so much! I'm always very seasonal when it comes to scents! ☔🌞🍁❄️

[@howtoagender5639]

Enjoyed it so much! Very satisfying to see

[@MelissaC]

Thank you! 🥰

[@vickyk9694]

I have a huge collection of lotions and sprays and very little body washes and scrubs.

[@MelissaC]

That happened to me for a while there because my sister was using up her shower gels like crazy but barely using the sprays or moisturizers. So I sometimes would trade my shower gel extras for her lotion and sprays since I use them a lot, but it made me kind of out of balance! I think it has evened out since when I made this video almost everything was in complete sets! 🥳

[@annefeuerbon853]

The bubblegum rose ever though. Yet in the one with the strawberries strawberry soda on it yes

[@onebeautifulangel6706]

Hi Melissa! Oh, this video made me so happy!!😃 I always love seeing your collection! I'm also in need of a declutter, and I still need to add in my SAS goodies! It was nice to see Lavender and Spring Apricot and Love and Sunshine. I still have a few of those left as well. Do you remember Rainkissed Leaves? It's also a nostalgic fave for me. I haven't seen it in ages, but I hope it comes back. Have a great week, and thanks for the inspiration 😀

[@MelissaC]

Yay I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😍 Agreed, I like doing my body care clean up after each SAS so that I can process my new goodies/make room for the new seasons to come! Yes, those are some nice Spring scents...as much as I love cozy and gourmand fragrances, seeing them makes me wish it were warming weather outside! 🌞 Yes, I remember it! I have a couple little ity bity sizes from hotels from 2011-2012 of Rainkissed Leaves! I feel like it used to be around for such a long time and then suddenly it never showed it's face again! 🤔🌿 I feel like it would make for a good throwback fragrances for a Summer Semi Annual sale one day! Thanks again, and have a great week also! 🤗

[@onebeautifulangel6706]

Yes!! I have some hotel minis of Rainkissed Leaves 🍃 too!! In body care as well as shampoo and conditioner! I also have quite a few full sizes left from years ago. I went all out on this one!!

[@afahay]

Yes y’all Rainkissed Leaves was so good and also Dancing Waters I never hear anyone talk about it but that was a top 5 for me 😃

[@EnglishProfStyle]

I love your crazy collection! I'm really hoping they bring back the sand scrub as it is my favorite scrub they've ever done. I only got one last year and I was so bummed I didn't grab like 10 of them on sale!

[@MelissaC]

Aw thanks so much! 😊 I really love the texture of the sand and sea salt scrubs, in fact I also preferred them over the sugar scrubs by far at BBW! I just have to give them up for the sake of my lame drains! 🥺🤦🏼‍♀️ Hahaha! They sometimes bring them back for tropical and summery collections, so here's to hoping they still do once in a while! 🤞😊

[@africanqueen296]

We have a flea market that sells BBW that’s not in stores- n we go there at times. They r cheap but not like semi annual sale but it’s great🍒

[@MelissaC]

That's cool the flea market has BBW! Where is this at? 😊

[@africanqueen296]

In woods town nj.

[@robinwhite4050]

Wow!! So fun to watch!

[@MelissaC]

Thank you, glad you liked it! 🤗

[@tobiernotobie]

Great video!!!💖💖💖

[@MelissaC]

Thank you! 🤗🚿

[@silbihaha3524]

cute kitty!

[@MelissaC]

Aww thank you! 😻🐾

[@janestaton]

Wonderful collection! You cat is cute! 😻😻😻

[@MelissaC]

Thank you! 🐈😻

[@janestaton]

@@MelissaC Your welcome!💝I love cats!🐈

[@annefeuerbon853]

With friends in the jewel soap yes

[@gojigoji99]

perfection as always! boost boost boost

[@MelissaC]

Thank you! 😁🥰

[@recovering.with.rachel]

These are my favorite videos!! 😍

[@MelissaC]

Yay thanks so much for coming over to watch it! 🥰

[@DevonAntoine]

Loved this… you have a huge collection lol ❤

[@MelissaC]

Haha I know it! 🙈 Thank you! 🥰

[@annefeuerbon853]

Strawberry snowflake yes

[@KawaNajpierw]

I love your voice 🤩 Great job 😃 Have a nice day ❤

[@MelissaC]

Haha aww thank you! 😊 Hope you do as well!

[@annefeuerbon853]

The sweet strawberry and the blueberry nectarine

[@annefeuerbon853]

Definitely, you're in. It's got a witch's head on it, and.

[@ucsbgirlie18]

Wow, I feel like you can spend the next three or four years using up this collection without buying anything new. Think about how much money you'd save!

[@tessab9374]

I did this! I moved from my parents house in 2018 with 30ish showergels and a ton of lotions, 20 perfumes.. I only realised I had this much while packing. It took me till now to use everything up. I just bought my first bodycare product in years 😱

[@MelissaC]

Yeah I definitely buy a lot less/obtain less nowadays than I used to since I no longer work there and get all the free company gifts and am there less often to shop. My family and I are working on some use it up projects now too which will help narrow things down, but other than that, the stash will probably remain larger than the average person's just cuz it's what my job is!

[@ucsbgirlie18]

​@Melissa C Yeah that makes sense since you're a KZbinr! Good luck with your project! ❤️

[@MeetMsMarie]

The Body Prescriptions body butters do have a weird smell! 😆

[@MelissaC]

It's the only one I've tried but it made me not bother trying others! 😂 Which scent(s) have you tried and what do you think?

[@MeetMsMarie]

@@MelissaC I've only smelled them (mostly the almond, vanilla ones from the fall) and didn't like any sadly!

[@MelissaC]

@@MeetMsMarie Glad to know I'm not missing out then! 🤣 I need to find somewhere to cut down on body care hauling so it can start with Body Prescriptions. 😋

[@basmalaemasha6919]

You really are a stunning girl I love your collection 💞

[@MelissaC]

Aww thanks so much! 🧸😊

[@justhereforthecommentz]

New here, love your videos. One question, I saw you were still using some older creams/lotions from like '19, don't they go bad? How long should you safely be keeping those sort of products?

[@MelissaC]

Hi, April! Thanks so much! 😊 General rule of thumb for Bath & Body Works moisturizers is that they are best used within 2-3 years. After that, the quality may become compromised in consistency, fragrance, and coloration. (Vanilla and coconut scents may become yellowish sooner than 2-3 years, which is normal for whatever reason at BBW.) As long as you still enjoy the texture and the fragrance of the moisturizer, then there shouldn't be any issue with continuing to use it even if it's past it's prime. My very oldest creams (from about 2015-2017 time frames) sometimes separate, but I just massage the bottle and it's fine! But if you think it smells or feels icky then 👋🚮 I hope this helps! 🥰

[@kristipatterson9952]

💙💙💙💙

[@MelissaC]

🤍💜💗

[@intansuraya7919]

Love it!

[@MelissaC]

Thank you! 🤗

[@annefeuerbon853]

I like one instance yes I would like to have that one

[@annefeuerbon853]

The body is scared of either of them. Yes

[@annefeuerbon853]

I was like tree hut very similar or I was like to have some tree hut face wash, here's

[@annefeuerbon853]

I would take any of your hands so pissed Like the pumpkin butter. I'd like to have those

[@annefeuerbon853]

The I would like to try that Yes I'd like to have that one

[@shelbyjoines1787]

Do you actually use the older stuff or just keep it around to smell? Only reason I ask is because I had to declutter all of my fall 2021 body creams (marshmallow pumpkin latte, pumpkin pecan waffles, etc) because they started having a weird smell to them and when I put it on my skin that weird smell didn't go away. I keep my things in my room where it is cool and they aren't exposed to light often, so I was wondering why this happened.

[@tessab9374]

Probably a bad batch. If something smells off you should throw it out indeed. She will never use all of these up in time

[@MelissaC]

It depends, I collect older Bath & Body Works products for nostalgia and have some things from my childhood that I will never use. But pretty much everything you saw in this video is stuff that my family and I will use up. That's too bad on your 2021 products! I have some from that year I'll have to sniff and see how they are doing. They do occasionally modify/edit formulas. Maybe some if their newer ones aren't as long lasting. I use stuff from 2015 that still smells brand new. Like you said, storing in a cool, dark, dry place helps. I keep mine in this basement closet not in the bathroom. The basement never exceeds 65 degrees and is often lower. Also it helps to not open bottles if you aren't going to use them right away, as keeping them sealed will keep them fresher. Sorry that happened!

[@MelissaC]

5 adults use this body care stash, plus I usually end up gifting the more current ones to in laws, extended family, and giving tree at Christmas, postal workers, hair dressers, etc...so it definitely gets used!

[@MegaDINKY7]

Hello Mrs Melissa is there a way that we can asked for your give away bath and body works give sways.

[@MelissaC]

I will most likely be hosting a Fall giveaway this year, so make sure you're subscribed so you can see when that happens!

[@courtneystahl8034]

Does mango Mandarin smell like tiki bay island margarita aka island margarita?

[@MelissaC]

Hi Courtney! I actually find them quite different! 😊 Tiki Bay/Island Margarita is more tart and juicy like mango and lime. I find the Mango Mandarin to be a bit more subtle and candy-like. It makes me think more of a soft and sweet clementine. Both are really nice! 🥭🍊

[@KellyLV786]

Is sugar plum swirl Similar to the recent iced sugar plum??

[@MelissaC]

I find that they are surprisingly different, I would have thought they would be more similar! The notes for Sugar Plum Swirl are: Juicy Sugar Plum, Sweet Tangerine, Pink Grapefruit, Holly Berry, Caramel Peony, Nectarine Blossom, Fluffy Meringue, and Sugared Musk. This is back when they used to list more notes on the fragrances than they do now. Now they only list 2-4 key notes. Iced Sugar Plum's notes are: Sparkling Sugar Plum, Snowdrop Petals and Whipped Marshmallow. I find that Iced Sugar Plum is much more gourmand, and the marshmallow note gives it that rich, graham cracker crust base. Sugar Plum Swirl is more of a sweet fruity floral. It almost has a slight bitter citrus rind scent to it too, which I assume is a combo of the holly berries and grapefruit notes. I hope this helps! 🥰

[@KellyLV786]

@@MelissaC thank you for replying..❤️ nice collection of products. It’s nice to see some for the packaging from the past.

[@MelissaC]

@@KellyLV786 Thank you! 🤗🧼

[@annefeuerbon853]

Yes I hate to have all three

[@judyg8481]

Don’t you have for sale???

[@MelissaC]

Hi, Judy! Actually as of this morning, I just opened my eBay shop! You can find it at www.ebay.com/usr/melissacavileer/ I plan to list more items as often as I can, but currently I mainly have Bath & Body Works candles and clothing listed. Thanks! 🤗

[@judyg8481]

@@MelissaC thanks

[@artandcrafttherapy]

😘🍄

[@MelissaC]

Shower 🚿 💜

[@MelissaC]

I totally didn't mean to say shower 😂😂 I just meant to send emojis 🫣

[@artandcrafttherapy]

@@MelissaC 🤣🤣🛁BATH

[@MelissaC]

@@artandcrafttherapy 😂 SOAP 🧼

[@tessab9374]

Omg. 3 bins of handsoap. You should never buy one again, you are going to waste them /turn bad

[@MelissaC]

I will probably not follow this advice considering I run a Bath & Body channel, but thanks anyway.

[@SurrenderSusie]

Love Land of Sweets, and that Honey hand soap collections.⬢⬡⬢⬡˚εїз˚~ 𝒮𝓌ℯℯ𝓉 𝒶𝓈 𝒽ℴ𝓃ℯ𝓎 ~˚εїз˚⬢⬡⬢⬡⬢ Great sorting tips! I need a couple more bins to organize by season. Which kitty ripped up your blue bin? He-he😼🧶 *ฅ^•ﻌ•^ฅ*

[@MelissaC]

I know it, some old goodies for sure! 🍭🍬😍🍯🐝 Hahaha it was Arthur that did it (my shorthair, orange cat) One day I caught him laying on his side, all four paws on the bin going to town shredding it when I was having a declutter project one day! 😱 He sure showed it who's boss! 🤣

[@SurrenderSusie]

@@MelissaC Aww, Arthur.🐱That looked like the 🐾-work of a cat.

[@MelissaC]

@@SurrenderSusie Haha I like how you knew that! 😹

[@valariesmith8118]

Melissa, thank you for sharing ❤your video with me and I enjoyed it