Category: Subscription Boxes

Macy’s Beauty Box March 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.

Super early with the bag this month Macy’s good job!

This bag is like the weirdest thing. it has the feel of like those puffy winter ski jackets but then the shiny outside is like plastic feeling. It is so weird. Their bags are rarely logical. I was pretty happy with the contents of this bag so lets get into it.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Full Size: 28 g

Full Size Cost: $39

Sample Size: 3.5 g

Value: $4.88

To start the sifter on mine was useless I had to pull it out to use this the 3 holes were too small to allow this pretty densely packed powder to get through. I don’t know how I feel about this powder it weirdly looks and feels really nice on my skin if I am not wearing foundation but it looked very heavy on when I had foundation on but it was also a foundation I don’t love so not the fairest test ever. It also doesn’t make my skin feel very soft and smooth like I want a powder to. It did make my makeup last longer though.

Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Peeling Gel

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $48

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $7.20

So by now every one knows or maybe should know these peeling gels it is just the product balling up it isn’t actually your skin its the stuff in it that gives you a chemical exfoliation that you see results from pretty quickly. I have like played with some stuff from the firmx line that really seems like it does work but like one little test area is hardly enough to forma an opinion so I am happy to have a product of my own to try out.

Pitera SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

Full Size: 75 ml

Full Size Cost: $99

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $39.60

I am always amazed at how freaking expensive this essence is. I have tried a tiny sample of this before i can’t remember is it was Macy’s that sent it or if it was Sephora either way I don’t feel like it did anything at all but this is almost half the full size so I am game to try it on a longer term to see if maybe then I get results this should be enough for at least a month maybe more. I know this is supposed to be like a miracle for your skin but I didn’t really see anything.

Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in Fairy Tail

Full Size: 4.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 4.5 ml

Value: $24

I can’t believe we got a full size of this. I love these and I love the Shimmer & Glows but it pains me to spend $24 on them which is why I only have like 3 of them. These are just such a gorgeous easy way to do glitter. They go on perfectly and easily is you want to but the edge of it in a bit not problems they don’t transfer or flake or fallout they are just glittery shimmery perfection

This looks awful swatched I know but the camera just can’t capture it well because it is a duochrome so you need he movement and real life to be able to see its true beauty. Fairy Tail is a that olivey/antique gold base with a lavendar glitter that shifts green and gold. It is super pretty on. I am so happy to have another on of these to add to my collection.

Skin Glow by Skin Gym All Natural Rose Quartz Hydra Gel Eye Mask

Full Size: 1 pair

Full Size Cost: $5

Sample Size: 1 pair

Value: $5

This has actual rose in it (lots of this that are rose clay or rose quartz end up having no rose in it) so I can’t try these. Nice that it is a full size though. I would have liked to try them though the shape with being thinner and the hearts on the end actually looks like it would fit my eyes well.

Alien by Thierry Mugler Perfume

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $84

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $3.36

I don’t like the Mugler perfumes they are all too perfumey and heavy for my tastes.

Alien Man by Thierry Mugler Cologne

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $68

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.63

I kinda love that they throw in the cologne version of the perfumes they send. One it is way more inclusive for any guys that may be subscribe. Two theres pplenty of girls who like more masculine scents and three I like having them to give to my dad or my gf they are nice extra treats.

Macy’s has kinda become my favorite of all my boxes because they are just killing it with the sizes and types of products they are sending and I kinda like the wierd quirky totally makes no sense items like the underwear and pastys cuz its funny even if I won’t use them.

This month had me at the Stila glitter they could have just sent me that and I would have been happy.

Total Value: $85.67

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

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Sephora Play! February 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 and now online too.

So I know this is late but better late then never. It just has been busy and just I haven’t had time. Plus my new way of cataloging everything that comes into my collection has made posting so much more work that I kinda drag my feet wanting to post sometimes.

Kat Von D Saint Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $65

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $1.95

Kat Von D Sinner Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $65

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $1.95

I have definitely had this exact sample from Sephora Play! before I am not hugely into the repeat samples that seem to be happening in subscription boxes of late. Any way I like Saint it is lighter and sweeter Sinner just isn’t my cup of tea it is too heavy of a scent.

Wander Beauty Baggage Claim Gold Eye Masks

Full Size: 6 pairs

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 1 pair

Value: $4.17

I am not sure how I feel about gold in skincare I have read alot of mixed things about whether or not it is good for your skin so I haven’t really been using any of my gold skincare. This is another thing I have gotten in a subscription box. Maybe I’ll be brave and try it.

Lancome Hydra Zen Anti-Stress Moisturizing Cream Gel

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $48

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $4.80

I have alot of feelings about this first it is so heavily fragranced that it is sickening. Second why would you need a moisturizer with salicylic acid that is anti stress that makes now sense to me. Also I tried this out because it has an ingredient that is in the rose family but isn’t a rose so I decided to give it a shot but nope made me itchy so can’t use this. Also this tiny sample is like one or two uses at most.

Caudalie Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet

Full Size: 40 ml

Full Size Cost: $39

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $11.03

I don’t like this face moisturizer it is like a light nothing waste your time type of moisturizer. I like a light moisturizer but I still want it to feel like it is doing something.

Clinique Quickliner for Eyes Intense in 09 Intense Ebony

Full Size: 0.012 oz

Full Size Cost: $18

Sample Size: 0.005 oz

Value: $7.50

I am not swatching this because I don’t like the regular Quickliner and I don’t have a pressing need to try this eyeliner and I’d rather have some one else get good use out of it. The regular Quickliner fades on me so so fast that it isn’t even worth putting on.

Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Maple

Full Size: 4.35 g

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 1.41 g

Value: $8.43

I wished I liked these lipsticks more because they are so freaking comfortable and they have some gorgeous shades. I justt am not the hugest fan of a shiny lipstick that can move around so I rarely wear them. This is a beautiful brick red shade though and I love it so so much.

Not hapy with a box that only 3 things I will use and one is a perfume sample. I did get more then $10 of value with the products I am keeping but still it isn’t exciting to get a box of things you don’t want.

Total Value: $39.83

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 6

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Ipsy February 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.

This month has really gotten away from me. I am so behind on everything.

I was not a huge fan of this month at all.

Marc Anthony Strengthening Grow Long Anti-Breakage Mask

Full Size: 295 ml

Full Size Cost: $

Sample Size: 50 ml

Value: $

I can’t find this anywhere to buy so I don’t know if this still exists or how much it is worth. I have tried this before it is a nice mask but I don’t really know that it does alot for anti-breakage.

Seraphine Botanicals Natural Radiance Booster in Daisy + Pearl

Full Size: 3.5 g

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 3.5 g

Value: $22

This is too dark for me and not something I am interested I have much nicer highlights this was not glowy enough or interesting enough for my tastes. Swatched Below.

Doucce Fierce & Fine Graphic Pen in Black

Full Size: 1.1 ml

Full Size Cost: $21

Sample Size: 1.1 ml

Value: $21

Yay black liquid liner. Whats there really to say. Swatched Below.

Belle En Argent Auteur Creme Lip Color in I’ll Bring Dessert

Full Size: 4.2 g

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 3.8 g

Value: $28.95

This is a not my cup of tea for lipstick. It is like a cream shine which is not my preferred formula and it is on the pink side of mauve where i would normally choose the more berry side of mauve. Oh well. It is super comfortable and opaque and the packaging is gorgeous. You can use it as a mirror and I love the little plus signs on it.

Hey Honey Trick and Treat CC Cream in Light to Medium

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $12.67

I love cc cream type base products because I like that lighter feel and coverage on my face so this I am excited to try especially since it has honey in it and my skin likes honey alot.

I like that it was a makeup heavy month this month but the makeup picks were not that great for me personally. The value was off the charts this month and there is an item unaccounted for so this month was really good in that respect.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $71.95

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 4

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 2

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