Category: Macy’s Beauty Box

Macy’s Beauty Box January 2019 Subscription Box Review

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Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: So Macy’s has hopped on the subscription box bandwagon and this is their first box. 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 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.

What the hell is with this weird clear puffball makeup bag this does not seem appropriate for the demographic of this box….This box tends to be hard core on the expensive skincare that leans slightly older and this bag is straight up preteen. So weird.

Tony Moly I’m Lemon Brightening Gel Eye Patch

Full Size: 1 pair

Full Size Cost: $4

Sample Size: 1 pair

Value: $4

I am trying to get better about using these more often and not just for like special occasions. I think my eyes would really benefit from more moisture more often. so I am always happy to get more because these things cost alot for one use.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $39.00

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $5.46

I don’t really love this moisturizer it is light but heavy at the same time. My skin just isn’t dry enough for me to use this comfortably on my face most times. But I do really like it as a hand lotion when my hands are dry. I know that is a pricey way to moisturize but I have so much lotion that I don’t really care that much ad it helps out my hands alot and I mean they are part of my skin too.

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator

Full Size: 57 g

Full Size Cost: $79

Sample Size: 7.5 g

Value: $10.39

This is an ok exfoliator but it is no where near worth the price they charge for it. I think everything I have tried from Dr. Brandt is just so overpriced for what it is you can find much cheaper better options. the Derma-e Microdermabrasion scrub is half the price and ten times better.

Kiehl’s Glow Formula Skin Hydrator

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $3.80

This has that same lemon pound cake type scent that the Glamglow Glowstarters have that I love so much. This leaves a nice glowy look but it definitely is not a moisturizer this is more primer/no makeup makeup.

Philosophy Anti-Wrinkle Miracle Worker Primer

Full Size: 26 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $10.23

I don’t see hoe this is going to do anything. And I tend to not get on well with Philosophy skin products.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $84

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $2.02

Too floral for my tastes.

This box was kinda boring all skin care pretty much nothing really exciting. The best thing in the box was the eye patches.

Total Value: $53.35

Skincare: 4

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 5

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Macy’s Beauty Box December 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: So Macy’s has hopped on the subscription box bandwagon and this is their first box. 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 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 dollar 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 that is still basically free.

We got a huge full size Rituals Body wash in this bag which is worth the whole cost of the bag I took a picture of it but it seems to have disappeared and I already gave the body wash away so there is not picture for that sorry. But we’ll still talk about it don’t worry.

This month we got one of those sequin bags that you can pet and draw on that are very soothing.

Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Zensational Foaming Shower Gel

Full Size: 6.7 oz

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 6.7 oz

Value: $15

This comes out like a gel and then turns into a foam kinda like shaving cream. This one was in the cherry blossom scent which I am not a fan of much to floral for me but a really nice thing to get in a box.

Borghese Radiante Revitalize and Firm Mask

Full Size: 1.7 oz

Full Size Cost: $50

Sample Size: 0.5 oz

Value: $14.71

This is fancy af skincare. it has that fancy floral expensive scent as it is gold. So I shall see how it goes. I am not super into the idea of putting heavy metal on my skin I can’t see how that would be good for it.

Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream

Full Size: 15 g

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 8 g

Value: $11.73

I have so many of these and still haven’t gotten around to trying them I probably have a full giant size 50 ml tub of this at this point with all the samples I have of this. SMH ok goal try this in 2019 finally.

Mac In Extreme Dimension Lash Mascara

Full Size: 13 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 2 g?

Value: $3.69

I don’t really like Mac mascaras anymore so this will be passed along. They always feel really stiff and dry and not a great look for my lashes. I have like one or two more Mac mascaras I need to get through and then no more.

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Legere Perfume

Full Size: 79 ml

Full Size Cost: $117

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.22

I don’t like the Good Girl Perfumes they just aren’t a scent I prefer.

Smashbox Always On Metallic Matte Liquid Lip in Maneater

Full Size: 4 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 1 ml?

Value: $6

This is such a beautiful red I love it. I love the formula on these as well they are so light on the lips but opaque and pretty I love them.

This box had alot of stuff that I was happy to give away and its Christmas time so all for the spirit of giving. I love the lipstick though even if they sent two red lipsticks in a row I love both of them.

Total Value: $53.35

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

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Macy’s Beauty Box November 2018 Subscription Box Review

nightmareb4

Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: So Macy’s has hopped on the subscription box bandwagon and this is their first box. 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 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 dollar 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 that is still basically free.

This was a very interesting bag this month do to one product in particular. So let’s get into this.

Wacoal B-Fitted Lightweight Bikini in Nude

Full Size: 1 panty

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 1 panty

Value: $15

One size fits all rarely fits all. But it is cool to see something so so out there and different in this months bag. They are soft and stretchy.

Rituals The Rituals of Ayurveda Balancing Body Cream

Full Size: 220 ml

Full Size Cost: $33

Sample Size: 70 ml

Value: $10.50

I obviously can’t use this it is a rose body cream but it is a really nice size. I think we are getting the matching foaming body wash next month which is kinda cool because I’ll be able to to turn this into a really nice gift set and put it in my emergency gift box. Which is a huge money save for me.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $5

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $5

I don’t love this moisturizer I got it in Last Month’s Sephora Play. It is a little sticky and not moisturizing but I will be saving it to try again in the summer.

Smashbox Photo Finish Iconic Primer Stick

Full Size: 9 g

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 1 g?

Value: $3.56

I like this consistency of primer but I don’t love a stick primer I feel like they always apply a little funky. This is super mattifying though I fee like I will really like this.

Shiseido Modern Matte Powder Lipstick in Exotic Red

Full Size: 4 g

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 2.5 g

Value: $16.25

This is so pretty and so comfortable. I love the feel and look of a powder matte lipstick. I am also so excited to be getting a Shiseido lipstick since you don’t see them often but I have heard so many good things about them. Swatched Below.

It Cosmetics Superhero Liner

Full Size: 0.018 oz

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 0.005 oz

Value: $6.67

This is the strangest liquid liner I have ever used. It is a gel liquid liner so it isn’s super smooth or pigmented on first swipe but it layers up easily and is really smooth and nice. Like a gel would be but with the convenience of a liquid liner. Swatched Below.

Miss Dior Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $100

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $2

I like the perfume samples because I use them alot so to me they are worth it. I know most people hate them. This is a sweet floral scent.

Dior Sauvage Perfume

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $77

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $1.28

This is my dad’s favorite cologne so this went right over to him he was pleased. Lol.

This box was alot better then I thought it was at first. I ended up being alot happier with it then I thought I was going to be.

Total Value: $60.26

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 3

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

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