Category: Subscription Boxes

Boxycharm May 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Boxycharm

Cost: $25

Cycle: Every Month

What is it:

Boxycharm sends out 4 to 5 full size items every month which makes it really unique among the  boxes I subscribe to. It is a nice change to get all full size products especially for $25 which is usually less then the cost of one item in the box. Boxycharm also joined the customization train and you can choose between a few items to have one in your box for the month. I really like that because Boxycharm was getting to the point where I was only liking one thing in my box and even though the value was there the fun wasn’t anymore.

If you would like to subscribe you can use my referral link HERE. I don’t get anything other then points but would really appreciate it but do as you feel comfortable you are also welcome to use the link in the header that leads to the regular homepage.

You can also review your products and get “charms” which are their versions of points that you can use as money off in their shop.

This was a really great box this month so much fancy skincare.

Murad City Skin Overnight Detox Moisturizer

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $74

This was my choice for the month. This is a newer product from Murad so that is always nice to get new things in boxes. This is supposed to have antioxidants in it to fight against pollution and blue light. Idk how true all that is but I was not oassing up the chance to try a $74 dollar moisturizer.

Skin Inc My Daily Dose of Uplift

Full Size: 20 ml

Full Size Cost: $65

I have seen these Skin inc bottles for so long in various formulas but I never knew anything about them. This is an anti-aging one with collagen and HA and Coenzyme q10. so this is really cool but I can also tell I will use this up really fast if it lasts me more then a month I would be shocked it isn’t even a whole ounce.

Beekman 1802 Dewy Eyed Illuminating Eye Serum

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Beekman has like captured my interest hardcore. So this was an amazing surprise to get in this box and will 100% be the next eye cream I use after my current one. The Beekman packaging is so extra but so fun and special but also I wish they had a an option to get it with out all the crazy packaging because I know that would bring the price down enough to make it accessible.

Ciate Shadowflip in Ember

Full Size: 1.2 ml

Full Size Cost: $20

This is not nearly as pretty or shift as any that I own from indie brands and it is not as opaque and easy to work with as the Stila ones. This is also tiny so I’m sure I can use it up but like it is very much a let down of a color and formula. Swatched Below.

Sophia + Mabelle Hydrating Hybrid 2 in 1 Lipstick Balm in Topless

Full Size: 3.5 g

Full Size Cost: $18

This does feel really nice on my lips but I am not sold on this color at all. It is very light and weird. But I will see if I can grow used to it since it is so comfortable feeling.

This was a really good month I really really happy with all of the skincare I got this month.

Total: $219

Total Value to Me: $219

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Macy’s Beauty Box May 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 (sometimes $10), 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.

The cool thing about the coupon is that it is good in stores and online 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.

I know I missed posting in April but it just came so late and it just was too much to get it done and it was a really meh box anyway.

The coupon has changed again and now it is $5 off of $20 which still no. Bring back the $5 and $10 off coupons that ridiculous I don’t want to have to spend money to use the coupon especially since I have noticed the boxes getting worse in type and size of items being sent. I may cancel if this trend continues on thru the year.

Marc Jacobs Perfect Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $96

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.88

This smells so much more floral than I was expecting. Not for me.

High Beauty High Maintenance Peeling Mask

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $46

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $18.40

This has cannabis seed oil in it which is really soothing on the skin and that could pair really well with an exfoliant. Cool to get a very on trend new brand I do really like that.

Bare Minerals Ageless 10% Phyto-Retinol Night Concentrate

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $62

Sample Size: 8 ml

Value: $16.53

I have always been really curious about this line from Bare Minerals but it is so expensive that I would never try it. I am really excited for this.

Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14.17

I love the Vitamin C line from Sunday Riley it works so well for my skin and I really see results from it. I really hoard their products.

Elemis Peptide 4 Overnight Radiance Peel

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $34

First of all holy shit expensive. I wonder how this compares to the Sunday Riley one which I didn’t really love.

Urban Decay All-Nighter Face Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $36

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $6

Oohh very excited for this I love All-nighter setting spray. This has a very interesting texture really thin and light and cooling but also really sticky at the same time.

The value is still here with this bag it just feels like less value then usual just a perception thing really.

Total Value: $91.98

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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Ipsy May 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.

This bag reminds me of Fantasia and I don’t really know why.

Complex Culture All Over Shadow Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $18

This was my choice for the month I already own this brush I got it in an Ipsy bag in the past but I love it. It is such a good brush blends so well and is so soft. I love this brush it is really good quality and it feels so nice in my hand.

Lasting Smiles Lip Balm in Strawberry Creme

Full Size: 4 pack

Full Size Cost: $19.99

Sample Size: 1, 4.25g

Value: $5

I love a good lip balm and strawberry creme is a flavor I can really get behind. I find it weird that you can only buy these lip balms in 4 packs but what ever.

Goldfaden MD Pure Start Gentle Detoxifying Facial Cleanser

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $35

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $4.67

I love this brand but it is so expensive. I don’t believe you need an expensive cleanser since it is on your skin for so short of a time. It is nice to have one to use occasionally though.

Lottie London am to pm Eyeliner in Black

Full Size: 1.1 g

Full Size Cost: $4.49

Sample Size: 1.1 g

Value: $4.49

Yay another black eyeliner. I legit have a drawer full. This is really creamy and smooth and black though so this is a nice one.

Cela Creme Rose Body Lotion

Full Size: 120 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $8.50

Well I am allergic to roses so I won’t be opening this but it looks really nice.

I really have no feelings about this month like none.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 1

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 2

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