Macy’s Beauty Box November 2023

Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon with a purchase amount which I hate (SUCH A DOWNGRADE), 5 deluxe samples and 1 bonus sample. Why not just say 6? I don’t get it. Lately we have been getting between 6 and 8 items per month you never really know how many things you are going to get.

All the brands will be brands you can find in Macy’s which is cool since they sell Mac and a lot of other brands that are never to rarely seen in subscription boxes.


I love when they do a take over box I actually really like getting to try a bunch of products from the same range. I have actually used all of these products before.

Bumble and Bumble Comb

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $5.21

I used to have a comb like this that I would use in the shower when I was doing hair masks and it just disappeared into the abyss and I never replaced it and now I have a new one yay.

Bumble and Bumble Hairdressers Invisible Oil Shampoo

Full Size: 473 ml

Full Size Cost: $49

Sample Size: 7ml x2

Value: $1.45

Bumble and Bumble Hairdressers Invisible Oil Conditioner

Full Size: 473 ml

Full Size Cost: $51

Sample Size: 7ml x2

Value: $1.83

They could have at least included a full travel size set lets be real this is kinda ridiculous. I don’t like this shampoo and conditioner it is too heavy on my hair and leaves it feeling almost waxy but my hair is way to damage for this this better if you have more course unmanageable hair.

Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dry Spun Texture Spray

Full Size: 120 g

Full Size Cost: $36

Sample Size: 17 g

Value: $5.10

This is a really thickening Texture spray it adds alot of hold.

Bumble and Bumble Heat Shield Thermal Protection Mist

Full Size: 124 ml

Full Size Cost: $36

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $8.71

I find all heat protectants a little sticky and not my favorite thing to use this one is fine I’ve used it it isn’t my favorite I wouldnt buy it but if I have it I will use it.

Bumble and Bumble Bond Building Repair Treatment

Full Size: 125 ml

Full Size Cost: $37

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $8.88

I love this I use it it makes my hair feel better not as good as Olaplex but it think its cheaper and the process to use it isn’t so intense.

Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer

Full Size: 125 ml

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $5.28

I like the concept of this because a UV primer would be super useful for my dies hair but this is just to heavy and sticky for my hair in makes my hair gross.


Well not a terribly great value for this box I find that is usually the case with the take over boxes but I still prefer them from an experience point of view.

Total Value: $36.46

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 0

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 6

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

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What’s In My Trash? October 2023

Another not great month but I am still pretty on track to meet my goal for the year. I was travel this month so there’s alot of missing pictures and such but it is what it is.

Skincare (4)

Suntique I’m Pure Perfect Cica Sunscreen SPF 50 this was very white thick and sticky.

Repurchase: No

Patch Holic Aqua Plus Moisturizing Mask this was fine I like moisturizing sheet masks but they are all kinda the same.

Repurchase: No

Ahava Time to Clear Purifying Mud Mask I don’t like mud masks anymore they are so hard to wash off but this does the trick for purifying. I like my Body Shop one more though.

Repurchase: No

Simple Cleansing Wipes these were good wipes didn’t sting can get off light eye makeup.

Repurchase: Maybe

Random (2)

Dove Dry Spray in Cool Essentials I really liked this I would get it in the full size for sure.

Repurchase: Yes

Megababe Thigh Rescue Anti-Friction Stick these are really good anti friction sticks I think the mini stick is more then adequate and easier for travel.

Repurchase: Yes

Home Scents (4)

FCS Wax Tarts in Amok! Amok! This was a great scent and had decent throw but no longevity. It was a super pretty pink color with gold glitter as well.

Repurchase: No

Cinnamon Toast Crunch 3 Wick Candle this did smell like Cinnamon toast crunch but it burned terrible. Unevenly the wicks would keep going out I am just giving up on it.

Repurchase: No

The Lifestyle Co. Reset Mist this had very little scent not worth the price at all.

Repurchase: No

Rae Dunn Candy Apple Candle this didn’t have a lot of scent throw and I have realized I don’t like the solid candle containers because you cant see the flame. This was too cute of a container to pass up though.

Repurchase: No

Makeup (2)

Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer in 262 Blackest Black this was fine it is nothing special it was smooth and soft but not waterproof.

Repurchase: No

Glamglow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer in Nude Glow I love these they just make my skin look healthy but don’t feel like I am wearing anything. I wish it had sunscreen it in though. I love the lemon pound cake scent too.

Repurchase: Yes

Lotion (2)

Soap & Glory Orangeasm Super Rich Body Butter this is my favorite scent ever I hate that they discontinued this scent I its like a peppery orange lemon scent and it is so good. I think I have one more tub but I am going to be so sad when it is finally gone.

Repurchase: Please bring it back

Bath and Body Works Hand Cream in Merry Cookie I like these lotions a lot they are great sizes they work well they smell good.

Repurchase: Yes, I have more already

Bodycare (1)

Soap & Glory The Real Zing Body Wash eh this was fine it didn’t lather that well and it was incredibly hard to squeeze the bottle and get the soap out.

Repurchase: No

Perfume (2)

Paco Rabanne Fame Parfum I didn’t like this perfume it was too heavy and strong.

Repurchase: No

Maison Margiela Replica By The Fireplace this was very fireplace scented.

Repurchase: No

Haircare (1)

Psst! Instant Dry Shampoo this dry shampoo sucked it was really dry but didn’t absorb oil at all. And it was super white.

Repurchase: No

Declutter (1)

Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart DNA Enzyme Complex this is gritty and gross.


Not a good month for reducing my stash either I ended up with alot more items this month than I started with.

Total This Month: 19

Total: 217

Approx Value This Month: $172.53

Approx Paid This Month: $42.96

Approx Total Value: $2178.73

Approx Total Paid: $520.28

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Macy’s Beauty Box October 2023

Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon with a purchase amount which I hate (SUCH A DOWNGRADE), 5 deluxe samples and 1 bonus sample. Why not just say 6? I don’t get it. Lately we have been getting between 6 and 8 items per month you never really know how many things you are going to get.

All the brands will be brands you can find in Macy’s which is cool since they sell Mac and a lot of other brands that are never to rarely seen in subscription boxes.


Tarte Travel Size Maracuja Juicy Lip Creme in Mauve

Full Size: 1.3 g

Full Size Cost: $13

This is creamy and a nice color I will give this a whirl for sure it didn’t seem to sticky but it seems kinda smeary so I will have to see how it wears. I think I might bring this on vacation with me. And if it sucks I can leave it behind and lighten my return load lol.

Cyro Facial Ice Mold

Full Size: Yes?

Full Size Cost: $3.99

I linked to a random one I found on amazon it is alot bigger but this seems like a fair price. I don’t know that I will I don’t love cold things and refrigerated rollers are already to cold for me but it might be good at making water bottle ice cubes we shall see.

Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $6

I don’t get on with Caudalie and they send a ton of it in these boxes I will pass this on but I’m sure its nice. I also have more than enough face wash.

BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14.17

I love a good fancy Vitamin C serum I will happily use this up.

Paco Rabanne Phantom Parfum

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $86

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.58

Paco Rabanne Fame Parfum

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $125

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $3.75

I’m going to super tacky and wear these as his and her perfumes with gf it’ll be fun. Even though I don’t love the way this smells.

Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme

Full Size: 0.14 oz

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 0.05 oz

Value: $10.36

I have tried this product so many times over. Its like a classic I think we get on a year. I am not super into lip plumpers or glosses they hurt and are sticky.

Benefit 24hr Brow Setter

Full Size: 7 ml

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $7.43

I don’t like brow gel I will pass this on to someone else.


Total Value: $61.28

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 3

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup