Category: Subscription Boxes

Ipsy November 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy Bag

Cost: $12 monthly, $132 annual

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month Ipsy sends out a cute makeup bag of samples and full size items. You can review your bag for points that you can trade in for reward items. The rewards change often and the range between 300 points and 1000 points. You can get around 95 points every month.

If you want to subscribe you can subscribe HERE and skip the waitlist. That is my referral link so I do get points to spend but I’m not an affiliate I don’t make any money or anything it’s just the same link any subscriber would get.

You can now customize your bag and pick out one sample per month that will get to be in your bag which is a pretty nice change even though it came with a price increase.

I really hate the bag this month it feels like really cheap astroturf mixed with crushed velvet ugh so gross.

First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub

Full Size: 8 oz

Full Size Cost: $28

Sample Size: 1 oz

Value: $3.50

This was my choice for the month and pretty much the only thing I’m interested in that I got. This is supposed to help with those bumps you can get on your arms. I don’t particularly get that but I thought and AHA scrub might just be nice on my skin and help it glow or something.

Lock It Waterproof Pencil Eyeliner in Pearl Black

Full Size: 0.5 g

Full Size Cost: $9

Sample Size: 0.7 g

Value: $12.60?

So many issues with this. First of all I am going to assume that the size is misprinted because this is clearly a mini pencil but it some how contains more product that the full size. No. Also my came all worn down like it had been used.

I just don’t even care to complain to Ipsy because I do not want a glittery black eyeliner that is just not a thing for me but this is pretty ridiculous. I am going to assume the pencil is actually 0.07 g making it $1.26 that feels more correct.

Sonage Luster Eye Creme

Full Size: 0.5 oz

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 0.25 oz

Value: $19

I don’t know what a matte eye cream is supposed to be that feels like so opposite the point of an eye cream.

Origins Ginzing Oil Free Energy Boosting Gel Moisturizer

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $9.60

I don’t like the Ginzing line so I’ll pass this along to some one. I just find the line to be sticky and not do anything and I just don’t care to waste my time on it.

Complex Culture Good Glow Blush in Glow Rush

Full Size: 11 g x 2 shades

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $4.10

This is a very light pink shimmery blush that dies not work for me I like a deeper mauve or red or orange blush.

Really just not at all excited about this box.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $37.46

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

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Ipsy October 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy Bag

Cost: $12 monthly, $132 annual

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month Ipsy sends out a cute makeup bag of samples and full size items. You can review your bag for points that you can trade in for reward items. The rewards change often and the range between 300 points and 1000 points. You can get around 95 points every month.

If you want to subscribe you can subscribe HERE and skip the waitlist. That is my referral link so I do get points to spend but I’m not an affiliate I don’t make any money or anything it’s just the same link any subscriber would get.

You can now customize your bag and pick out one sample per month that will get to be in your bag which is a pretty nice change even though it came with a price increase.

I fucking love the bag this month it is so cute with the lips and the fangs and the lime green and the lime green lipstick pull I am in love.

F.A.R.A.H. Concealer Brush 10F

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $10

This is fine. I don’t love the quality of F.A.R.A.H. brushes I find them to feel really cheap and not preform as well as other brushes in the same or cheaper price ranges.

Sugar Cosmetics Plush Crush Creme Crayon in 05 Mauve Mama

Full Size: 1.8 g

Full Size Cost: $15.99

I am not even going to open this so that I can pass it on fresh to some one I don’t care for creme lip products and I have not had great experiences with Sugar cosmetics I am unenthused by everything I have tried from this brand.

Pistache Skincare Pistachio Oil Hydrating Hand Cream

Full Size: 71 ml

Full Size Cost: $18

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $5.07

This was my choice for the month. I have had this from Ipsy before and I had really enjoyed it so I wanted the chance to have it again. It smells like pistachios and just gives me all the happy nostalgia feels.

Goldfaden MD Doctor’s Scrub Ruby Crystal Microderm Exfoliator

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $11.40

I very much enjoy this brand and their products they really seem to work for me so I like getting to try all different ones of them through Ipsy.

Real Her Power Wear Blush in Not Your Average

Sample Size: 2.5 g

I have all kinds of problems with this product like first of all I don’t like this brand. Second of this product doesn’t actually exist for sale so it is likely left over old product since this is one of those companies that changes out and discontinues products often in my experience. I don’t like the color either it is very pink but dusty in real life.

3 of 5 things I will keep but the bag I love so that kinda makes up for it. I wish there had been a more Halloween theme to the products in the bag that would have been really fun.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $42.46

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 2

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 3

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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

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