Category: Macy’s Beauty Box

Macy’s Beauty Box June 2019 Subscription Box Review

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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 (sometimes $10), 5 deluxe samples and 1 bonus sample. Why not just say 6? I don’t get it.

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 in subscription boxes.

The cool thing about the coupon is that it is good in stores and online (beauty ships free at Macy’s) also Macy’s does have sales and $5 products so if you are strategic you can score a free product every month. Depending on your state you may still have to pay tax but it is still basically free.

This month is really interesting from Macy’s instead of a makeup bag we got a brush roll (of questionable quality). And the gel squishy for pads for your high heels.

This brush roll is really small the seeming isn’t great because you can see it on the other side where it should be shiny and smooth.

Chloe Nomade Perfume

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $132

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $5.28

This is a floral mixed with moss and plum and it works for me but I wouldn’t ever buy a full size since there are pricey perfumes I like so much more then this but I am happy to use it up.

Fancy Feet By Foot Petals Ball of Foot Gel Cushions

Full Size: 1 pair

Full Size Cost: $4.98

Sample Size: 1 pair

Value: $4.98

I am really loving this weird addition of a non beauty item it is just fun to be like ooh what weird thing am I going to get next. These are the kinda thing you always need when you don’t have them around and are running late to some party and you heels are killing you so this is a great thing to just have around.

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules

Full Size: 30 capsules

Full Size Cost: $48

Sample Size: 7 capsules

Value: $11.20

I don’t know what the benefit to having your retinol in little capsules is but ok. I want to start using retinol but it is also summer and it makes you more sun sensitive so I am probably going to hold off until fall.

Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C + Tumeric Face Oil

Full Size: 35 ml

Full Size Cost: $80

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $6.86

I thought this used to exist with out the new hot ingredient of turmeric am I crazy? Like all Sunday Riley oils this is very thick but it does feel really ice on the ski it absorbed well after a few minutes and didn’t make me feel greasy or sticky. I like this alot but I am sure there are cheaper vitamin c oils that work well too.

Kiehl’s Tumeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Sample Size: 14 ml

Value: $5.88

I am super excited to try this it smells so fresh and good and fruity and it looks like deviled eggs inside lol.

Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Eye Cream

Full Size: 0.5 oz

Full Size Cost: $67

Sample Size: 0.2 oz

Value: $26.80

This was supposed to be like a tiny tube of sunscreen. I much prefer this expensive eye cream. I like the Genifique line it feels nice and feels like it is working but it is hella pricey so I wouldn’t buy it. I am happy to have this eye cream this is enough for like 2 months at least if not more.

Ahava DeadSea Water Mineral Body Lotion

Full Size: 200 ml

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 40 ml

Value: $5.80

This lotion tricked me and I am angry. I thought this would smell like all their other lotions i have tried in the blue tubes you know light and slightly oceany and lovely. BUT NO this smells like strong as heavy floral grandma instant headache death. it is horrible. It also has a lighter texture then the other lotions which is fine but this was so bad I had to wash my hands to get the scent off.

I was happy with this month’s box there is almost a whole really pricey nighttime skincare routine in there which is always nice to get stuff you feel like you can use together. The lotion can go fuck itself for tricking me

Total Value: $66.80

Skincare: 4

Makeup: 0

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

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Macy’s Beauty Box May 2019 Subscription Box Review

nightmareb4

Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (sometimes $10), 5 deluxe samples and 1 bonus sample. Why not just say 6? I don’t get it.

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 in subscription boxes.

The cool thing about the coupon is that it is good in stores and online (beauty ships free at Macy’s) also Macy’s does have sales and $5 products so if you are strategic you can score a free product every month. Depending on your state you may still have to pay tax but it is still basically free.

This month just was not as exciting as the previous months have been but oh well let’s get into it.

Girlactik Smudge Eraser Stick

Full Size: 1.6 g

Full Size Cost: $8.50

Sample Size: 1.6 g

Value: $8.50

So full price this is $17 but I found it for sale so we are going to go with that price. This is a super interesting product but I am just not sure how much use it really has. It is super soft and you are meant to sorta rub it on any makeup mistakes and then wipe it away with a q-tip but I feel like I ted to get a cleaner effect using a bit of makeup remover on a q-tip. I see potential for cleaning up lipstick but have only tried it with eyeliner so far. I like the concept don’t know about the actual function yet though.

Clinique Pretty Easy Liquid Eyelining Pen in 01 Black

Full Size: 0.02 oz

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 0.01 oz

Value: $11

This ain’t great. It isn’t super dark, it isn’t super smooth. It is matte which is good but it isn’t easy to draw with I can see myself decluttering this really soon but I want to give it at least a few uses. I just am ever really that impressed with Clinique makeup in general.

Caudalie Vinosource S.O.S. Thirst Quenching Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $49

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $16.33

I don’t really like Caudalie products they really do nothing for my skin this included. It is basically a nothing serum for me personally. It doesn’t feel moisturizing it feels sticky. Me and Caudalie especially the Vinosource line just do not get along.

Korres Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $3.47

This is a cleanser I do like alot. I like a nice cream cleanser, this feels super creamy and nice on the skin and you feel nice and clean after you use this. It has no scent it works well it is just a very nice cleanser.

Boscia Detoxifying Black Cleanser

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $6

I don’t love the black mask from Boscia so this cleanser really worries me. I have not tried it yet because of that.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Eau So Sweet

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $84

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $2.02

This is very sweet and light totally up my alley I like it. Happy to use it up.

Mont Blanc Explorer Cologne

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $60

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $4

My girlfriend loved this and wants a full size so glowing review lol.

This was just kinda a boring eh bag to cleansers nothing really super exciting.

Total Value: $51.32

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 1

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 April 2019 Subscription Box Review

nightmareb4

Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (sometimes $10), 5 deluxe samples and 1 bonus sample. Why not just say 6? I don’t get it.

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 in subscription boxes.

The cool thing about the coupon is that it is good in stores and online (beauty ships free at Macy’s) also Macy’s does have sales and $5 products so if you are strategic you can score a free product every month. Depending on your state you may still have to pay tax but it is still basically free.

So this month I got a little slip in my box that said OOPS! that they had to substitute one of my items. So the Winky Lux Gloss got subbed out for a Koh Gen Do Spa Water and I was so excited because I would have just given the Winky Lux gloss away but I’ve heard good things about Koh Gen Do and am thrilled to get a chance to try something out.

I also weirdly like this weird bag covered in eyes.

Grande Cosmetics Grande Mascara

Full Size: 6 g

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 2.5 g

Value: $10.42

Excited for this it is supposed to boost your lashes and make them healthier. I also love that the little tube is clear so I’ll actually be able to see what is going on in the mascara tube and I’ve always been curious.

Givenchy L’Interdit Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $91

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $1.82

I love Givenchy perfumes I know that is super bougie but they all smell so good and expensive without being so overpowering or like old smelling like alot of expensive perfumes do to me. I have a very picky perfume scent palette. This is floral but not in a flowery way I know that makes no sense.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Marine Cream

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $89.00

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $44.50

Umm this cream better be fucking magical at that price point…. That is all I have to say. I know Elemis is pricey but damn.

Perricone MD Cold Plasma Plus+ Neck & Chest Broad Spectrum 25

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $89

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14.83

Another super pricey brand I don’t know that I have much need for a Neck and Chest cream I am probably going to just use this as a sunscreen to be honest

Koh Gen Do Cleansing Spa Water

Full Size: 300 ml

Full Size Cost: $46

Sample Size: 40 ml

Value: $6.13

This is wrapped so well that I don’t want to unwrap it because I know it won’t spill when I bring it on a plane next month. I have seen good reviews from KathleenLights on there wipes so I am excited to try the water.

Real Her Moisturizing Lipstick in No Filter

Full Size: 3.5 g

Full Size Cost: $18

Sample Size: 3.5 g

Value: $18

This is a blush nude color but it looks like pinky concealer dead lips on my so no. Also I don’t love that very classic creamy glossy type of lipstick feel this is a no for me. I also thought it was super weird that the bottom of the lipstick describes it as a deep nude it is no where near a deep nude.

Lot of really expensive skincare this month! And surprisingly the substituted product really works out better for me.

Total Value: $95.70

Skincare: 4

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup