Author: nightmareb4

Macy’s Beauty Box May 2024

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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.

Well this came super early. I have no idea why some of these pictures are so blurry they weren’t when I took them.

Silk Sleeping Mask

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $9.99

This Amazon mask is almost identical to the Macy’s one. I can’t use these and I feel like we have gotten this more than once in these boxes.

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Perfume

Full Size: 80 ml

Full Size Cost: $148

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.78

I gave this to my mom and she happily used it because she really likes this perfume. I find it too strong for my tastes.

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Gel Cream

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $59

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $6.88

So I kinda forgot they made this. I don’t like the the confidence in a cream but I love the retinol cream so much. I will give this a go to see how I feel about this iteration of the cream.

Kopari Golden Aura Body Oil

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $39

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $7.80

I love trying out new body oils. I don’t how I’m going to feel about the gold flakes in this one but Kopari stuff is usually pretty nice and fun to try.

SK-II Facial Treatment Mask

Full Size: 10

Full Size Cost: $145

Sample Size:

Value: $14.50

I don’t feel like these masks or anything from this brand do anything to justify the cost of them like seriously save your money. I’m going on a trip and thinking of just taking it with me because “luxury” but like really don’t waste money on these.

Strivectin SD Advanced Plus Intensive Moisturizer

Full Size: 59

Full Size Cost: $82

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $13.90

I have used this before it is nothing special for the price but if you need a nonactive rich moisturizer it is good but you can get that for cheaper.

Lancome Absolue Soft Cream

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $165

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $27.50

I don’t like the scent of this cream so I will pass it on. It smells like older cosmetics from yester year lol.

Bumble and Bumble bb Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Mask

Full Size: 200 ml

Full Size Cost: $47

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $7.05

This is a pretty heavy mask. I don’t remember if I liked it or not so I feel compelled to try it again.

Less items than last month but the value is better.

Total Value: $90.40

Skincare: 4

Makeup: 0

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 1

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

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What’s In My Trash? April 2024

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Ugh I did so good in April like I got so below my starting number and was really seeing progress and then I bought sunscreen and it came with like a 40 piece free gift and not my item count is out of control.

Skincare (6)

Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum this was gritty I did not like it.

Repurchase: No

Clarins Double Serum Eye this is very oily and I don’t think it really is doing much.

Repurchase: No

BioBelle #staygorgeous Facial Mask this was not that impressive there are plenty of face masks just as affordable that are better.

Repurchase: No

Dr. Brandt Hyaluronic Facial Cream this was sticky and wasn’t that moisturizing.

Repurchase: No

Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover Towelettes I do not like these wipes they are way to oily and leave me feeling super greasy.

Repurchase: No

Tony Moly I’m Lavender Sheet Mask this was hydrating and nice I liked it.

Repurchase: Maybe

Random (3)

Sephora Collection Clean Solid Deodorant Coconut I didn’t really like this the container sucked to use.

Repurchase: No

FCS OCD Hand Sanitizer in Keep the Wild in You this one smelled like a cocktail and I liked it.

Repurchase: Yes

FCS Mini Nod & Dream Oil in Time to Escape I didn’t totally love the scent but it was relaxing.

Repurchase: No

Home Scents (4)

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Sweet Orange & Agave this had no scent at all.

Repurchase: No

Lucky Charms Tin Candle this had a really minimal scent throw I have one left and I can’t wait to be done with them.

Repurchase: No

Cowboy and Cricket Wax Melt in Wonder Wharf this really did smell like the board walk but not necessarily in the best kinda way its was more like when all the smells mix and you are like ew rather then beginning of the day when in smells fresh and good it was more like end of the night and you’re a little drunk lol.

Repurchase: No

VS Candle in Coco Chill I really didn’t like the scent of this I can’t describe it but it was bad to me.

Repurchase: No

Lip (3)

Trader Joe’s Moisturizing Lip Balm in Peaches & Cream these were really good lip balms I loved it the scent/flavor was good. It was balmy.

Repurchase: Yes

Carmex Lip Balm in Fresh Cherry this was fine I really prefer the original Carmex.

Repurchase: No

Vaseline Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter this was better then the rose one I liked it. I just went through these tubes so freaking fast.

Repurchase: Maybe

Makeup (1)

Pretty Vulgar Uncaged Eyeshadow Primer this has finally gone bad but I have had it and used it for so so long. It isn’t my favorite it is a little sticky but it works fine.

Repurchase: No

Lotion (2)

belif Aqua Bomb Hydrating Body Moisturizer this was so incredibly sticky and gross which is funny since it says not sticky on the front of the bottle.

Repurchase: No

Kopari Ultra Restore Body Butter this was fine nothing special a really light almost unnoticeable coconut scent.

Repurchase: No

Bodycare (3)

Repurchase: No, too expensive

Victoria Secret Satin Body Oil in Bombshell Seduction I just don’t care for this scent anymore but the oil is really nice it is a dry oil so you are glowy and moisturized but not sliding every where.

Repurchase: If I saw it in another scent

Lush Golden Wonder Bath Bomb this was a fun bath bomb great color really long lasting.

Repurchase: Maybe

By/ Rosie Jane Everyday Body Oil in Wake the F*ck Up I liked this oil it was good and it smelled good.

Repurchase: No, too expensive

Perfume (2)

YSL Mon Paris EDP Perfume I didn’t love this perfume and the bottle isn’t all that cute so this really didn’t do much for me.

Repurchase: No

FCS Shimmer Perfume Oil in Let’s Get Caked loved the scent hated that there were like literal giant craft sparkles in it that got everywhere.

Repurchase: Scent yes

Haircare (2)

Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve this did absolutely nothing for my hair and you have to leave it in for so long that is is kinda inconvenient.

Repurchase: No

Amika Fadeblock Pre-Shampoo Color Seal this feels like it protected my hair I saw a lot les color wash out at least. It smells like glue though.

Repurchase: Maybe

Declutter (3)

Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in Stepping Out this color looked horrible on me it blended in with my lip color and skin tone too much and just doesn’t look right on me.

Versace Dylan Turquoise this did not smell right on me it was far to  strong and like bright and fresh but in a bad way.

The Body Shop Body Butter in Coconut I could not stand the way this smells.

Considering just how many items I added I’m amazed any categories were able to be reduced.

Total This Month: 29

Total: 96

Approx Value This Month: $219.96

Approx Paid This Month: $58.65

Approx Total Value: $1029.73

Approx Total Paid: $289.37

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Macy’s Beauty Box April 2024

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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.

Packed out box this month and early as well.

Creaseless Hair Clips

Full Size: 12

Full Size Cost: $6.99

Sample Size: 2

Value: $1.17

I couldn’t find flowers but I feel like leaves are close enough.

Powder Puffs

Full Size: 2 puffs

Full Size Cost: $5

I have never had something like this before I never really use powder puffs but they are super soft and cute. I will try them out. The seem like they are going to be really hard to clean.

Mac Stack Mascara

Full Size: 12 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $7

I have definitely gotten this before and the other mascara we got in this box weird that we got two mascaras.

Tony Moly I’m Rose Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $3

I can’t use this but these masks are generally fine they really don’t do what they say they end up being more moisturizing then anything but they are fine.

Lancome Idole Mascara

Full Size: 8 ml

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 2.5 ml

Value: $9.38

I feel like i could drown in the amount of Lancome mascaras I have gotten in this box.

Victor & Rolf Flowerbomb Tiger Lily Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $145

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $3.48

I love flowerbomb so this is a fun variation for sure.

Yves Saint Laurent Nu Glow in Balm

Full Size: 40 ml

Full Size Cost: $39

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $1.46

Little priming moisturizer sample. Tiny like one time use but cool I’ll use it.

Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip in Rose

Full Size: 2 g

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 0.7 g

Value: $9.10

Wow the full size of this is super tiny. This feels like its going to be comfortable and the color will be non existent.

NudeStix Nudies Matte + Glow Core in Magenta Magic

Full Size: 6 g

Full Size Cost: $30

Wow this is a barbie pink blush. I don’t see myself getting a whole lot of use out of this. But it is full size.

Wow that was alot 10 items 12 is you count the clips and puffs separately. The mascaras are a bit weird but the rest is all new and different and cool.

Total Value: $69.59

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 4

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 6

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