Category: Subscription Boxes

Macy’s Beauty Box June 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 (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.

This month is really interesting from Macy’s instead of a makeup bag we got a brush roll (of questionable quality). And the gel squishy for pads for your high heels.

This brush roll is really small the seeming isn’t great because you can see it on the other side where it should be shiny and smooth.

Chloe Nomade Perfume

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $132

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $5.28

This is a floral mixed with moss and plum and it works for me but I wouldn’t ever buy a full size since there are pricey perfumes I like so much more then this but I am happy to use it up.

Fancy Feet By Foot Petals Ball of Foot Gel Cushions

Full Size: 1 pair

Full Size Cost: $4.98

Sample Size: 1 pair

Value: $4.98

I am really loving this weird addition of a non beauty item it is just fun to be like ooh what weird thing am I going to get next. These are the kinda thing you always need when you don’t have them around and are running late to some party and you heels are killing you so this is a great thing to just have around.

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Ceramide Capsules

Full Size: 30 capsules

Full Size Cost: $48

Sample Size: 7 capsules

Value: $11.20

I don’t know what the benefit to having your retinol in little capsules is but ok. I want to start using retinol but it is also summer and it makes you more sun sensitive so I am probably going to hold off until fall.

Sunday Riley C.E.O. Glow Vitamin C + Tumeric Face Oil

Full Size: 35 ml

Full Size Cost: $80

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $6.86

I thought this used to exist with out the new hot ingredient of turmeric am I crazy? Like all Sunday Riley oils this is very thick but it does feel really ice on the ski it absorbed well after a few minutes and didn’t make me feel greasy or sticky. I like this alot but I am sure there are cheaper vitamin c oils that work well too.

Kiehl’s Tumeric & Cranberry Seed Energizing Radiance Masque

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Sample Size: 14 ml

Value: $5.88

I am super excited to try this it smells so fresh and good and fruity and it looks like deviled eggs inside lol.

Lancome Genifique Youth Activating Eye Cream

Full Size: 0.5 oz

Full Size Cost: $67

Sample Size: 0.2 oz

Value: $26.80

This was supposed to be like a tiny tube of sunscreen. I much prefer this expensive eye cream. I like the Genifique line it feels nice and feels like it is working but it is hella pricey so I wouldn’t buy it. I am happy to have this eye cream this is enough for like 2 months at least if not more.

Ahava DeadSea Water Mineral Body Lotion

Full Size: 200 ml

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 40 ml

Value: $5.80

This lotion tricked me and I am angry. I thought this would smell like all their other lotions i have tried in the blue tubes you know light and slightly oceany and lovely. BUT NO this smells like strong as heavy floral grandma instant headache death. it is horrible. It also has a lighter texture then the other lotions which is fine but this was so bad I had to wash my hands to get the scent off.

I was happy with this month’s box there is almost a whole really pricey nighttime skincare routine in there which is always nice to get stuff you feel like you can use together. The lotion can go fuck itself for tricking me

Total Value: $66.80

Skincare: 4

Makeup: 0

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

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Walmart Spring 2019 Beauty Box Subscription Review

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Walmart Beauty Box

Cost: $5

Cycle: Every Quarter/Season

What is it: Every season Walmart sends out a box of samples and sometimes coupons in their “free” subscription box. The box is a flat shipping rate of $5 and the box is considered free.  There are two categories of boxes “Trendsetter” which you receive if you provide a birth date that has you aged at under 35 and “Classic” if you provide a birth date that has you aged above 35.

The makeup bag instead of tons of products thing continues this quarter but still this box never disappoints me.

Pink and canvas makeup bag this time. It is cute and it does feel nice but I truly do not need more makeup bags.

Soo AE Purifying Black Charcoal Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $2.50

Sample Size: 1 mask

Total Value: $2.50

I swear i have this mask in my stash some where. Sheet masks area always nice to get in this box it adds alot of value I feel. I like the Soo AE masks they all feel quite nice.

Botanic Bouquet Dry Shampoo Scent Stick in Tea Tree

Full Size: 1 stick (2 ml)

Full Size Cost: $1.00

Sample Size: 1 stick (2 ml)

Total Value: $1.00

This is so interesting I have never seen anything like this and I love getting really cool unique things. This is a dry shampoo stick that you rub i your hair and is really scented. This is in tea tree but it does come in other scents. This is one time use though so I am going to chuck this in my car for an emergency gross hair situation but very cool. I like want my hair to get gross in an emergency now just so I can try this.

Palmer’s Coconut Oil Body Oil

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $5.18

Sample Size: 5 ml

Total Value: $0.17

I love body oils after a shower and this is great to bring to travel since oils are something that are too hard to normally bring and this is perfect for that. This also smells really nice (I have a mini bottle of this) like more Palmer’s products do. Useful even if it is a tiny value.

Purely Inspired Collagen Peptides Vitality Blend

Full Size: 454 g

Full Size Cost: $13.28

Sample Size: 20.17 g

Total Value: $0.59

Things like this always freak me out because they always taste awful. Also I couldn’t find anything called Vitality Blend but it seems to be the same as the hair and skin one. This is nice as a way to see if you can handle the taste and texture with out having to buy a full size. I don’t know if I will try this or give it away.

Hello Antiplaque + Whitening Toothpaste

Full Size: 1 oz

Full Size Cost: $2.49

Sample Size: 1 oz

Total Value: $2.49

Who doesn’t need travel size toothpaste? I am getting quite the collection of these little Hello toothpastes this is a new flavor to me though. The tea tree oil in this is disconcerting because that would not be a good flavor.

Salon Perfect Ready Set Go Brow Kit

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $8.07

So this is a cute little kit that comes with some brow wax an angles brush with a spoolie and a brow powder kit that also has a little angled brush. I don’t love this. Only one of the colors in here even works for my brows. The wax pencil isn’t that great it is very sticky but some how also really slick all at the same time. I am going to play with these some more but I see this getting decluttered pretty soon.

Good value for a a “free” box. I always enjoy getting this box from Walmart it is fun I get weird things I would never pick out or have never seen. And it is almost always stuff I can and will use.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $14.82

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 3

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 4

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 2

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Ipsy May 2019 Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy Bag

Cost: $10 monthly, $110 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 one beauty junkie to another.

I was so really really happy with all the things they sent me this month even though the bag itself was not my taste at all. I am super excited for next month because they are pairing with Tetris (I know super random) but who doesn’t love Tetris.

Papa Recipe Eggplant Clearing 5.5 Cleansing Foam

Full Size: 120 ml

Full Size Cost: $14.99

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $1.87

Always excited for some Korean skincare. This might be my next cleanser this sounds perfect for the summer if it does have some skin clearing abilities.

Innisfree Pore Clearing Clay Mask

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $3

A little of this goes a long way. Like I did a whole face of this mask and the mask in the jar is still at the top of the jar. This felt really comfortable on my face but id did leave my face a bit dry and tight when I took it off and it did a little for my pores but my skin is in such a bad state right now I don’t think there is much saving it.

F.A.R.A.H. 22E Shade and Blend Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $22

I would not spend $22 dollars on this it feels really light and while it is soft it doesn’t feel $22 of quality it doesn’t even feel as nice as say a Luxie brush. Either way I love new brushes and am happy to have a double ended one one I find them to be really convenient.

Pixi by Petra Endless Silky Eye Pen in Sage Gold

Full Size: 1.2 g

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 1.2 g

Value: $12

This is super creamy and smooth. I don’t love the color it is a kinda meh olive green with gold glitter but it feels super nice and soft and creamy. Swatched Below.

The Beauty Crop Bronzer in Tanneries

Full Size: 3 g

Full Size Cost: $10

Sample Size: 2.5 g

Value: $8.33

This is a really nice warm bronzer brown color that does not pull orange. It is also really smooth and has a glow with out being shimmery. I really like this alot. I really like having tiny bronzers on had because I hate bringing all my giant bronzers places with me. Swatched Below.

I think of all the boxes I get this was the winner box for me this month I was really happy and will use everything in this month’s Ipsy which is always a nice thing.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $47.20

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 2

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