Category: Subscription Boxes

Macy’s Beauty Box August 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 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 bag has super 80s vibes this month to me at least with the double vision pink and blue lips on black idk I wasn’t there but I assume that’s what the 80s was like.

Mario Badescu Facial Spray With Aloe Cucumber and Green Tea

Full Size: 2 oz

Full Size Cost: $5

Sample Size: 2 oz

Value: $5

I don’t love the green tea spray my favorite is the orange blossom one but I can use the green tea one and I have become addicted to facial sprays so it is nice to have more and one that I could travel with if I wanted to. The scent of this is pretty inoffensive and it is a fine facial spray not my favorite but it is ok.

SK-II Facial Treatment Mask

Full Size: 1 Mask

Full Size Cost: $17

Sample Size: 1 Mask

Value: $17

Sorry this picture is so shitty it is really hard to take a picture of essentially a crumpled aluminum foil bag. The price on this is ridiculous who the hell would spend $17 dollars on a sheet mask. I don’t find the SK-II products to do anything for my skin but when I want to feel Extra as hell I’ll use this.

Juicy Couture Oui Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.55

I love this I have it in a full size and always to happy to have a mini to travel with. To me this scent is really light and good for summer but I don’t really know how to describe the scent at all. The scent description is watermelon which I can see and the jasmine and techno woods. What the hell is a techno wood and what does that smell like?

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Chaos

Full Size: 1.2 g

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 1.2 g

Value: $22

This is my favorite eyeliners so thrilled to get a full size one in a color I don’t have. The only way I can describe this shade is University of Delaware blue it is the exact shade of the blue from Udel. Any way these are super smooth amd pigmented and last really well and I hate that they are $22 because that is ridiculous for eyeliner either way in love. And this is the second product we got that is more expensive then the bag and the 3rd full size item craziness. Swatched Below.

Tarte Tarteist Lip Paint in Rose

Full Size: 6 ml

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $3.33

I swear every color I have of this all looks the same. The same neutral dusty rose color and this is the same despite them all having different shade names. I am not super into the shades these come in. The wear fine though they are comfortable. Swatched Below.

Tony Moly Mini Berry Lip Balm in Cherry

Full Size: 7.2 g

Full Size Cost: $5

Sample Size: 7.2 g

Value: $5

How adorable is this thing?! I mean totally impractical to carry around ant the little stem is like stretchy rubber so fun to play with but I foresee that ripping off really easily. This is a peachy pink tinted really nice feeling lip balm I hate tinted balms in pots I think it is messy and gross but this is too cute and tastes too good (cherries) to not use. Swatched Below.

Lovely colors. Eyeliner, lip paint, lip balm.

This was another great month. 4 of the 6 items are full size from a bag that only promises samples like it can’t be better then that. This has really become my most favorite bag in terms of value you for price and use I get out of products and the excitement I have wondering what I’ll get each month. I really love this bag and the coupon makes for a nice ok let’s go to Macy’s and see what free thing I am going to get this month and there are always $5 options that I am happy to grab for free.

Total Value: $54.88

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 4

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 2

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Sephora Play! July 2019 Subscription Box Review

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Sephora Play!

Cost: $10.00 monthly + tax

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month our favorite money sucking store Sephora sends out a curated box of higher end samples to try out. Every month you receive 5 samples and a perfume sample. The boxes are customized with a few different variations being sent out each month.

There is a small survey that Sephora has you take that helps Sephora curate a box to your needs. There is also a card included in the box for a complimentary mini makeover and 50 extra points if you purchase something in store and now online too.

This was the month of stuff in my bag getting absorbed by people in my life lol

Ren Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic

Full Size: 250 ml

Full Size Cost: $35

Sample Size: 50 ml

Value: $7

I think I am going to like this alot. This is something you have to use over time to see results but my skin was feeling really dry and like there was a bunch of dead skin that wasn’t sloughing off so I used this and it definitly took that feeling away but as for glow that would take time. It did leave my skin feeling a bit tight but I can combat that with a moisturizer.

Shiseido ControlledChaos Mascaraink

Full Size: 11.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 4 ml

Value: $8.70

This has a brush with super spaced out thin bristles so I am hoping this does give that really all over the place messy rocker eyelashes type look that I really go for some times that perfectly undone kinda look I like and I really like Shiseido products.

Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer

Full Size: 45 ml

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 4 ml

Value: $2.67

Milk packaging appeals to me so much and makes me want everything even if it is products like this that serve no purpose for me. This is a gripping primer and it is quite sticky but it does set and it smooth when it dries so you wont be sticky all day. I don’t wear foundation often and rarely the kind that is full coverage enough that you would notice if it is wearing off. I will keep it around because it is pretty and maybe I will use it.

Atelier Cologne Clementine California Perfume

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $135

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $2.70

I love this perfume it is one of my favorite super pricey perfumes this smells like oranges and citrus but not in an orange juice way I love this perfume so much.

Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser

Full Size: 125 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $4.08

This my gf claimed which is fine because I have tried this before and I hate it. Makes my skin feel sticky and gross and not clean at all.

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Triple Detox Shampoo

Full Size: 160 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $5.25

This is a hair and scalp clarifying type shampoo I would have tried this because I like that for like a once a month once every two month cleanse but my dad got all excited and really wanted it so I let him have it. He felt it was very important for everyone to know that the shampoo is black so cute. He liked it though.

Pretty average bag like this the kind of products every one has and doesn’t need more of but there were cool brands like Shiseido and Milk in it this month so that makes it better.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $27.73

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

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Boxycharm July 2019 Subscription Box Review

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Boxycharm

Cost: $21

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 the reasonable price of $21 which is usually less then the cost of one item in the box.

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 month had a theme of natural and for a change they actually kinda made the products match the theme a bit.

Alamar Cosmetics Mother of Pearl Lip Gloss in Tesoro

Full Size:

Full Size Cost: $10

I don’t like lip gloss and nothing about this color even sorta excites me to try it so I am not swatching this so It can get passed on to a good home. This is a very shimmery glittery type of lip gloss that would be really impactful on the lips. I do love the packaging though A plus the textured water drop like lid is so cool.

Elemis Superfood Vital Veggie Mask

Full Size: 2.5 oz

Full Size Cost: $35

I am getting a bit of a collection of Elemis skincare and I almost want to like hold off and try to do a few weeks of all Elemis or mostly Elemis skincare and see if it makes a difference in my skin. But this seems like it will be a really cool mask that I will enjoy. I do like nourishing masks when my skin feels uncomfortable or tired.

Luxie Gaea Brush Set

Full Size: 3 brushes

Full Size Cost: $30

This is a a really nice set of more unique brush shapes from Luxie. They also have wood handles instead of the normal plastic ones to go with the earth/natural theme. This set comes with a 510 Foundation Brush and I really needed a new flat foundation brush but wasn’t going to buy them because I so rarely use one but I really like having them for if I am doing a full glam look or if I am doing special event makeup. There is also 250 Large Eye Blending Brush which has a rally large flared our head with almost a flat top. I am not sure how to use this but it is definitely not a shape I have. The last is a 246 Precision Crease Brush but I normally would use something like this for packing on shimmers. I love Luxie brushes they are in my top 5 so never sad to see Luxie Brushes in my box.

Appeal Cosmetics Gel Liner in Deep Taupe

Full Size: 1.4 g

Full Size Cost: $21

I was hoping for the green shade but alas I got this one. This is almost like a plummy brown rather then a taupe shade. It is a nice smooth creamy get liner and it isn’t a wooden liner which I know is important to alot of people I don’t care either way as long as it isn’t scratchy. Swatched Below.

Butter London Natural Goddess Eyeshadow Palette

Full Size: 6 eyeshadows

Full Size Cost: $26.50

So this palette was exclusive to Khol’s and I think it is probably going away soon since it is on sale. I found the shades to all be really pretty and workable but the color choices struck me as odd. I feel like the matte blue should have been a matte forest green it would have complemented this palette more and worked with all the shades rather then the blue which is a bit out of place and seems put in just for the ability to have a pop of blue. I also would have liked if Queen actually was a more pink shade rather then the pinky bronze that it is. All these shades sorta muddy together because they are also so similar in tone. I don’t know how much use I will get out this palette. Swatched Below.

So they did end up mailing me a replacement primer for the primer that was missing in my box which is great. It came on its own before this came so I don’t why they said it would come in my next box but whatever. I don’t love it but it is so liquidy I should actually be able to use it up pretty fast. This months box was much better then last I will use most of what I got in this box which is great.

Total: $122.50

Total Value to Me: $112.50

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