Macy’s Beauty Box August 2021 Subscription Box Review

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

Macy’s Beauty Box July 2021 Subscription Box Review

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.


Hey we got a bag this month, it has been awhile and the bag is cute!

Versace Dylan Turquoise

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $84

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $1.68

I normally save these for travel and stuff but I think this perfume smells so good I am probably just gona use it right now and enjoy it. It is very summer and fruity but fancy.

Clinique Moisture Surge 100h Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $14

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $14

This is just a very nice light gel moisturizer nothing special but definitely feels nice on. I really don’t believe the 100h claims that feels so ridiculous and over dramatic.

Shiseido Ultimate Protector Lotion SPF 50+

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $49

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $2.29

This is one of my favorite sunscreens every. It is light it isn’t sticky or weird feeling it literally feels like nothing and doesn’t break me out or give me and allergic reaction. I wish it wasn’t $49 because I would buy it all the time but it is so expensive for something I would go through pretty quickly because a little does not go along way with this product but it is so damn good.

Coola Sun Silk Drops SPF 30

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $46

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7.67

This is a sunscreen that has always intrigued me but again pricey so I never want to buy it. The packaging I love it is so pretty and it feels so nice in my hand it is heavy glass but has that soft touch on it and the dropper is convenient.

Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Smoothing Anti-Frizz Blowout Butter

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 25 ml

Value: $5.67

Alterna products are really hit or miss for me I rarely heat style my hair let alone blow it out so I don’t know if I will end up keeping this.

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Oil-in-Stick Hydrating Lipstick Balm in Rouge Tuxedo

Full Size: 3.2 g

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 1.5 g?

Value: $17.81

This is very comfortable but it also is very slippy and this is a very bright color to have in that texture. It is a really pretty color but I don’t know how much use I will get out of it. I hate how secretive these luxury brands are with the size of their products like just let me know how much product I am getting with out having to do a bunch of research and guessing.

Grande Cosmetics Grande Lips Hydrating Lip Plumper in Clear

Full Size: 2.48 ml

Full Size Cost: $27

Sample Size: 1 ml?

Value: $10.89

I have tried these before they are nice but like not worth the high price for the little amount of product. Stick with the lash and brow serums that actually do something.


Well it was a nice mix of things this month but the sizes are very small.

Total Value: $60.01

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Macy’s Beauty Box June 2021 Subscription Box Review

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.


Still lamenting the loss of the coupon. It used to get me in the store every month and usually I spent at least a dollar or two more then the coupon. I haven’t been to Macy’s once since they changed the coupon. Seems like a bad business practice from them a loss leader like that really drives traffic into the store and they are losing that by changing the coupon and creating bad will with their customers.

Travel Pill Case

Value: $3.50

So I linked to something similar that comes in a two pack from amazon and then estimated a price this is smaller then those but also looks sturdier. I don’t really use travel pill cases. But this is such a cool little box with all the compartments I am sure Ill find a use for it. Even if I just use it to organize my lip rings or something.

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo

Full Size: 100 g

Full Size Cost: $23

Sample Size: 10 g

Value: $2.30

This is my all time favorite dry shampoo and I am super happy to have another one because I wasn’t letting myself buy it until I worked thru the few that I have and it takes me months to get threw dry shampoo. This doesn’t make my hair feel as dry and sticky as other dry shampoos plus it smells so good.

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Capsules

Full Size: 30 capsules

Full Size Cost: $51

Sample Size: 7 capsules

Value: $11.90

I have accumulated a few vials of these (mostly all from Macy’s) and have yet to ever try them because they just seem so inconvenient to use. I really need to pull them all together and use them strictly and see if they are worth the price.

Clarins Total Eye Lift

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $89

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $17.80

I love expensive eye creams so this will get used up and the tube is super cute. I am always curious about Clarins as a brand I feel like I don’t see them often or try them often.

Lancome Advanced Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $78

Sample Size: 8 ml

Value: $20.80

This is like stupid expensive. I have tried it and I don’t think it does anything at all but also I have only used it in really small doses so maybe that is the reason.

Mac Fix+

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $1.45

This is the tiniest cutest little bottle of Fix + like so adorable. Unfortunately this is like 2 uses. Fix + really is so great like it really makes your make up and skin look and feel so good and it has a great sprayer and it is so amazing. But also so expensive.

Armani Beauty Lip Maestro Liquid Lipstick in 501 Casual Pink

Full Size: 6.6 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $8.64

This is a super pretty color and it is really light and comfortable but I wish it fully dried down. I feel super fancy having an Armani Lipstick even if it is itty bitty.

Ralph Lauren Romance

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $58

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $2.32

Ralph Lauren Deep Blue Cologne

Full Size: ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.38


I just love how many items we get in the Macy’s bag and how random the random item/s always are.

Total Value: $70.09

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 9

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup