Category: Subscription Boxes

Walmart Winter 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.

We really didn’t get alot of stuff this season and normally these boxes are like packed full. We did get a surprisingly nice quality makeup bag but I would have rathered more products.

Garnier Whole Blends Oat Delicacy Gentle Shampoo

Full Size: 370 ml

Full Size Cost: $3.14

Sample Size: 10 ml

Total Value: $0.08

Garnier Whole Blends Oat Delicacy Gentle Conditioner

Full Size: 370 ml

Full Size Cost: $3.14

Sample Size: 10 ml

Total Value: $0.08

I hate this shampoo/conditioner with a passion it makes my hair so dry and tangely and feel like straw. Will not be using this.

Curel Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer

Full Size: 354 ml

Full Size Cost: $9.99

Sample Size: 59 ml

Total Value: $1.67

I have only gotten to try this once or twice because any samples of these I get my gf scoops up right away because she loves this lotion. It is really nice it absorbs well even when your skin is wet which some wet skin moisturizers don’t actually do it is really smooth and nice feeling but i can’t speak much to the repair qualities since i don’t get to use it long term.

Pantene Intense Rescue Shot Ampoule Hair Treatment

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $1.99

Sample Size: 15 ml

Total Value: $1.99

This i have recently seeing and I am so EXCITED to try this. I love that we got a full size of a brand new product. As soon as it is hair washing day I am trying this out.

Olay Daily Facials Daily Hydrating Clean Dry Cloth

Full Size: 33 wipes

Full Size Cost: $5.59

Sample Size: 1 wipe

Total Value: $0.17

Always nice to have a random makeup remover cloth. This is one of those dry ones that you add water and then it gets kinda soapy. This is supposed to be able to be all the steps of a skincare routine in one. I don’t see how that could be possible.

Neutrogena Collagen Kiss Collagen Infused Lip Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $2.47

Sample Size: 1 mask

Total Value: $2.47

This was really nice I liked this. It left my lips feeling really soft and a bit more hydrated and less chapped then they were before I used this.

Soo Ae Unicorn Glow Hologram Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $2.50

Sample Size: 1 mask

Total Value: $2.50

Another sheet mask I have so many I will like never need to buy a sheet mask lol. But a brightening and detoxifying mask is right up my alley. I am trying as a 2019 goal to be better about using up my sheet masks and masks in general so far it isn’t going so well. I wanted to use 2 masks a week I am averaging about 1 and still not my sheet masks so gotta work on that.

Not alot of stuff this moth but alot of full size stuff which is awesome for a “free” box. Definitely worth the value you you pay ad I tend to use up the stuff i get in these boxes because they are just general life things and whatever travel stuff that just gets used up easily.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $8.96

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 0

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 3

Perfume: 0

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 3

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Macy’s Beauty Box February 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.

I weirdly like the bag this month it isn’t fully my style but it has the smoothest and softest feeling patent vinyl I have ever felt and all I want to do is pet it. They picked really pretty shiny red lips as the Valentine’s day bag and the back is like a bubblegum shade.

I can already tell this is going to be a really good value for this bag.

Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask

Full Size: 30 ml (travel size)

Full Size Cost: $13

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $13

I feel like I get so many freaking Orgins masks. And they take so long to get through. I legit try to do at least 1-2 masks a week and if you follow my empties you see how few masks I am able to get through it is nuts. This is a retexturizing mask which I am pretty interested in can always appreciate some help with the texture of my skin.

Beauty Blender Micro Mini

Full Size: 2 sponges

Full Size Cost: $18

Sample Size: 1 sponge

Value: $9

I like the micro mini sponges they are really nice for like cleaning up mistakes and blending out harsh edges for like highlight and eyeshadow that’s what I use them for. They are so so soft and squishy.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in American Doll

Full Size: 3.1g

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 3.1g

Value: $20

I am so surprised to see a full sized ABH liquid lipstick in here. Excited though I have wanted to try these but didn’t want to spend the $20 dollars. I really liked it to. It is dry but not as uncomfortable as alot of liquid lipsticks can be, my tolerance for a dry liquid lip is high thought. This stayed on nicely and didn’t crack off or flake or wear weird. It also made my teeth look super white it is one of those really red reds that does that.

Clinique High Impact Mascara in 01 Black

Full Size: 7 ml

Full Size Cost: $19

Sample Size: 3.5 ml

Value: $9.50

I don’t like this mascara I have used it a few times. It just does nothing for my lashes like for that natural of a look why bother and it takes all the curl out of my lashes too. This just isn’t a great mascara in my opinion and I’ll be passing this on I have enough mascara I like and want to try that I don’t need a mascara I don’t like.

YSL Black Opium Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $94

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $2.26

This is a really warm and sweet but complex feminine fragrance. I like it enough to wear it but not enough to ever buy it.

Fashion Forms Disposable Breast Petals

Full Size: 3 pairs

Full Size Cost: $6.99

Sample Size: 1 pair

Value: $2.33

Such a weird thing to get in this box. Like I have no idea when I would need a product like this… So odd.

Dermablend Loose Setting Powder

Full Size: 28 g

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 3 g

Value: $3.12

This is a really fine but heavy powder that does alot of blurring. I have a few samples of this that will probably take me years to get through.

High value you box with lots of really good sizes in it this month I am super happy with this box this month. I love the lipstick which is worth more then what I paid for the box so I am really happy this was a good month despite the weird addition of pasties.

Total Value: $59.21

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 3

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 2

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Sephora Play! January 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 (which are complimentary any way so I don’t really get that) and 50 extra points if you purchase something in store.

Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask

Full Size: 75 ml

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $5.20

This is a really good face mask I am just really really sick of seeing it in boxes I am pretty damn sure I have received the equivalent of a full size of this in like that past year or two. This is a good skin clearing mask nothing against it just would like to see something new or different

Smashbox Photofinish Primer Water

Full Size: 115 ml

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $1.39

I don’t like primer sprays I don’t see a whole lot of point in them but I will definitely use this as a setting/refreshing spray to make my makeup look more melded together. This tiny little bottle should be done pretty quick.

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

Full Size: 70 ml

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $3.57

I don’t really like the Laneige Water Sleeping mask it is kinda sticky and I don’t find it super hydrating. This is not a favorite of mine. Also something I am kind of sick of seeing in boxes.

Bite Beauty Lip Crayon in Glace

Full Size: 1.56 g

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 0.89 g

Value: $13.69

This is obviously used because I own one of these in the exact same size as what came in the box so no need to spoil the new one I can pass that on to someone else. I like these ok they are pretty drying for not giving a lot of staying power but they are pretty and opaque. Swatched Below.

Hum Daily Cleanse Vitamins

Full Size: 60 capsules/30 days

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 6 capsules/3 days

Value: $2.50

I have been dying to try Hum Nutrition Vitamins so this is the most exciting thing in the box for me I can’t wait to give these a go! I know alot of people probably wouldn’t be happy to see vitamins in a beauty box but I like getting to try them with out buying them first.

Marajo Nourishing Cleansing Cream

Full Size: 250 ml

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $0.81

Marajo Deep Treatment Butter

Full Size: 155 ml

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $1.31

I love this cleansing cream and hair mask so I like having these they are perfect for travel for me so I can have a something I like for my hair when I am traveling. This makes my hair so smooth and soft. I actually have a full size of the Deep Treatment Butter. That is how much I like these.

There were so many repeat type products this month and the value was fairly low in my opinion so definitely not the best box we have gotten from Sephora Play!.

Total Value: $28.47

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 2

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 6

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