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, 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 really heavy duty bag that some one will love but me but some one.  I was pretty disappointed with some of the selections this month so let get to talking about it.

Nudestix Intense Matte Lip and Cheek Pencil in Belle

Full Size: 2.5 g + Case + Sharpener

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 2.5 g

Value: $20

So this is the Schrodinger’s Cat of samples here it both is and isn’t full size. The pencil is full size but the other items the sharpener ans case that would come with a full size purchase are not included. Now the case and sharpener for me add no value so I only knocked off $4 for personal preference. This is a lovely shade of dusty rose but a but more pink. I love Nudestix so this is super exciting and the best thing they have ever sent out.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $69

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $23

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This feels ok under the eyes it isn’t sticky but it isn’t super moisturizing or soft either. I don’t know if I like it as much as other eye creams I have tried.

Tory Burch My First Fragrance 

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $96

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.88

I don’t like the scent on this. I am really picky about the perfumes I like.

Chanel Hand Cream

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $50

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $5

This is terrible. It is heavily scented like old perfume that gave me such a headache and it is greasy and sticky. Not to mention I already used this up and I only used it three times on my hands. This is a ridiculous sample and one of the things I was not super pleased with this.

Peter Thomas Roth Cloud Cream

Full Size: 20 ml

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 7.5 ml

Value: $8.25

I have gotten this sample before in a Sephora Play box I believe. It is really light and water like. But kinda meh and unimpressive.

Mac Lip Intensity Lipstick Sampler

Full Size: 3.6 g

Full Size Cost: $21

Sample Size: 0.45 g

Value: $2.63

I can’t swatch these or they will go bad but this is an item that really pissed me off like really a sampler lipstick car I really expect better from a subscription box of any price range but especially from one that costs $15. They could have included a mac mini lipstick or some other type of product that wasn’t two lipsticks in one bag.

Total: $61.76

The value was really good this month but that is mostly from the Nudestix so if that wasn’t your cup of tea then this bag really kinda sucks. Luckily I love Nudestix so it was worth it for me.

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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, 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.

Another disappointing month from Macy’s. :/ and a missing product.

The bag is cute and will be great to throw in my gift stash pile.

One again there is nothing to swatch in this month’s bag.

Lancôme Énergie De Vie The Water-Infused Cream

Full Size: 1.7 oz

Full Size Cost: $55

Sample Size: 0.5 oz

Value: $16.18

Thank goodness this one thing is worth the price of the box and it is something I know I like because we have learned this box is pretty terrible on average. This is a super pricey moisturizer I have used it before and I do like it it has a nice fresh scent and works well to moisturize my skin with out being overly moisturizing or clogging my pores. I think the anti aging properties are lost on me though.

Strivectin Multi-Action Stress Defense Hydrating Water Gel

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $59

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $11.80

Oh look another moisturizer we always need two in a bag right? That’s what every one wants. This is supposed to help repair the damage from stress and not getting enough sleep since I am always stressed and never sleep I’ll Let you know soon how well that really works. But to start it is a nice light fast absorbing moisturizer.

Elizabeth Arden Superstart Skin Renewal Booster

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $67

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $11.17

To round things out a motherfucking THIRD moisturizer. Really Macy’s wtf?! Any way this is a moisturizer booster that you put on before skincare to help it absorb better I have really no use for this so this will get passed along. Also super tiny sample.

Origins Clear Improvement Mask

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $27

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $4.05

More skincare! Macy’s you really couldn’t be more boring right now. This is a great mask and I like that it is a bigger size then those annoying little pods that you can’t reseal and this is in a tube so props on the packaging. This is a good mask but I do find it a little harsh this is a once in a while mask it is also very messy.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Finish

Full Size: 0.5 oz

Full Size Cost: $16

Sample Size: 0.25 oz

Value: $8

It’s a good primer I’ve already reviewed this multiple times since starting this blog if it keeps getting sent to me I will never need to buy a full size what more is there to say it is the OG primer.

Total: $51.20

The value is money wise but it really isn’t in terms of products. Three moisturizers and one of the first primers and first charcoal masks like yes its all great brands but its all old school products and boring as hell. I was also missing the perfume sample that we were supposed to receive but I don’t even care. This really just doesn’t do it for me. I really can’t think who this subscription is meant for.

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