Category: Macy’s Beauty Box

Macy’s Beauty Box October 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (that used to it) 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.

Chock full of stuff this month.

3ina Cosmetics The 24H Pen Eyeliner

Full Size: 1.2 ml

Full Size Cost: $14.50

I am sorta excited for this one. It is super black and smooth it feathers a little but Hands are a good feather test because everything feathers on them so you can judge how much and this is minimal.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Full Size: 5 ml

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 4 ml

Value: $9.60

For real you couldn’t at least send a full mini size like really? I don’t like this mascara so I am leaving it sealed in the bag. I find this mascara to be dry and unimpressive on my lashes and I have so many mascaras I like and so many I want to try I am not going to waste my time on mascaras I know I don’t like.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Taupe

Full Size: 0.085 g

Full Size Cost: $23

Sample Size: 0.03 g

Value: $8.12

Well this color is way to light for me but also I don’t like micro pencils so I wouldn’t use this anyway. Two strike outs for me. The mini is cute for travel or a purse makeup bag though.

Gua Sha Tool

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $5.99

So this is plastic and I have never seen a plastic one before. I have been super curious to try Gua Sha out but haven’t wanted to buy one so this will be a good beginner one so see if I like it and want to invest in a more expensive stone or metal Gua Sha tool. Very cool to get something like this even if it is super low quality.

CosRX Master Path Original Fit Blemish Covers

Full Size: 24 Patches

Full Size Cost: $6

I love a pimple patch and these are raved about I know. I always have a few brands on the go and try to mix and match and test what are going to be the best for what type of pimples. I enjoy it and I do find most help alot.

Perricone High Potency Growth Factor Firming & Lifting Serum

Full Size: 59 ml

Full Size Cost: $129

Sample Size: 7.5 ml

Value: $16.40

I am certain this has been sent in this box before but whatever it is super expensive and I will use it.

Kiehl’s Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $60

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $20

This tiny little tube is $20! It better be magical!I like Keihl’s and I love retinol but omg that is pricey for something with retinol that far down the ingredient list.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $108

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.30

Calvin Klein Defy Cologne

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $49

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.96

As per usual I have given these away to my mom and gf respectively. I like that that is an option it doesn’t bother me that I don’t care for the perfumes usually I have so many. I love that they include a cologne I say this every month.

I am keeping half the things in this months bag that isn’t so bad.

Total Value: $83.87

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 3

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Macy’s Beauty Box September 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (that used to it) 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.

Wow Macy’s came super early this month.

Tony Moly I’m Lavender Sheet Mask

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $3

Basic sheet mask these are a good affordable sheet mask option.

Clarins Extra-Firming Energy Day Cream

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $88

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $8.80

Cute little day cream. Super tiny though this is like 3 uses tops. Kinda annoying.

Mineral Fusion Nail Lacquer in Sea Salt

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $8.99

This is a much prettier color on then in the bottle it is like a beigey pink, but this polish is awful. It is really streaky the brush is too big and bendy and picks up to much paint. It takes forever to dry and needs a ton of coats to look smooth. This is going right in the trash it is awful.

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl

Full Size: 80 ml

Full Size Cost: $132

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.48

These perfumes are way to strong for my liking but my mom liked it.

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Le Parfum

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $108

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $1.62

I still love that they include a male cologne sample in every box it makes is so inclusive and costs them nothing.

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Full Size: 0.07 oz

Full Size Cost: $17

Sample Size: ?

Value: $8?

I hate this lipstick I have always hated it I think its so patchy I don’t love the color or the feel it is an overhyped lip balm. But it is nice so see Macy’s include this currently hard to get because it went viral on TikTok item. Swatched Below.

Bare Minerals Mineralist Lip Gloss Balm in Sincerity

Full Size: 0.13 oz

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 0.06 oz

Value: $9.23

I am fairly certain I am not going to like this. It is a sticky lip gloss. It is a pretty shade not too different from Black Honey to be honest.

Black Honey on top

Sincerity on the bottom

Well there was alot in this bag but nothing to particularly thrill me.

Total Value: $42.12

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Macy’s Beauty Box August 2021 Subscription Box Review

nightmareb4

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (that used to it) 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.

This is a good looking month from Macy’s. Cute bag too.

Coola Sunless Tan Anti-Aging Face Serum

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $54

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $7.56

I have at least 2 or 3 of these now and I am far to scared to use them in case they make my face look orange.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $79

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $26.33

No idea why this picture came out so blurry it was fine when I took it. Ghosts maybe? I don’t think this serum does anything and especially not at that price but my gf enjoys this serum alot. So she will be happy to have it again.

Coach Dreams Sunset Perfume

Full Size: 90 ml

Full Size Cost: $102

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.36

I can’t decide how I feel about this perfume. Sometimes I smell it and like it Sometimes I smell it and hate it. But it has all notes I should like like pear. The little vial is so cute too.

Coach Blue Cologne

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $70

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $2.33

This smelled really great on my gf she liked it alot. I have other colognes I like more but this was really nice and a decent price too.

Mario Badescu Cleansing Oil

Full Size: 177 ml

Full Size Cost: $16

Sample Size: 59 ml

Value: $5.33

I love cleansing oils and this is a newer product. It only came out a few months ago so that it nice I love getting newer products to try out.

Glamglow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer in Nude Glow

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $50

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $7

I love this product I horde mini tubes of this I love how it smells, like lemon pound cake, and i love how glowing and nice it feels on my skin I am a really big fan of this product.

Laura Geller Baked Original Highlighter in French Vanilla

Full Size: 1.8 g

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 1.8 g

Value: $24

This is like the og highlighter from long before highlighters were a “thing” this is very soft very much only a glow when light is on it but because of that it does not emphasize texture. I had never tried this before but I can see why this is a loved product for people who do a more minimal makeup look. Also this is full size but 1.8g seems so small for a highlighter that is like eye shadow size but also highlighter takes a very long time to use up so this is appropriately sized it just is priced the same as highlighters that are double the size which is weird.

This was a good Macy’s bag for me this month I really liked it.

Total Value: $73.91

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup