Category: Subscription Boxes

Macy’s Beauty Box December 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: So Macy’s has hopped on the subscription box bandwagon and this is their first box. 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 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 dollar 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 that is still basically free.

We got a huge full size Rituals Body wash in this bag which is worth the whole cost of the bag I took a picture of it but it seems to have disappeared and I already gave the body wash away so there is not picture for that sorry. But we’ll still talk about it don’t worry.

This month we got one of those sequin bags that you can pet and draw on that are very soothing.

Rituals The Ritual of Sakura Zensational Foaming Shower Gel

Full Size: 6.7 oz

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 6.7 oz

Value: $15

This comes out like a gel and then turns into a foam kinda like shaving cream. This one was in the cherry blossom scent which I am not a fan of much to floral for me but a really nice thing to get in a box.

Borghese Radiante Revitalize and Firm Mask

Full Size: 1.7 oz

Full Size Cost: $50

Sample Size: 0.5 oz

Value: $14.71

This is fancy af skincare. it has that fancy floral expensive scent as it is gold. So I shall see how it goes. I am not super into the idea of putting heavy metal on my skin I can’t see how that would be good for it.

Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream

Full Size: 15 g

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 8 g

Value: $11.73

I have so many of these and still haven’t gotten around to trying them I probably have a full giant size 50 ml tub of this at this point with all the samples I have of this. SMH ok goal try this in 2019 finally.

Mac In Extreme Dimension Lash Mascara

Full Size: 13 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 2 g?

Value: $3.69

I don’t really like Mac mascaras anymore so this will be passed along. They always feel really stiff and dry and not a great look for my lashes. I have like one or two more Mac mascaras I need to get through and then no more.

Carolina Herrera Good Girl Legere Perfume

Full Size: 79 ml

Full Size Cost: $117

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.22

I don’t like the Good Girl Perfumes they just aren’t a scent I prefer.

Smashbox Always On Metallic Matte Liquid Lip in Maneater

Full Size: 4 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 1 ml?

Value: $6

This is such a beautiful red I love it. I love the formula on these as well they are so light on the lips but opaque and pretty I love them.

This box had alot of stuff that I was happy to give away and its Christmas time so all for the spirit of giving. I love the lipstick though even if they sent two red lipsticks in a row I love both of them.

Total Value: $53.35

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

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Boxycharm December 2018 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 was a bad Boxycharm month for me. That does happen every so often can’t win them all. There was just nothing in this box I am interested in using or owning. Even with getting the high value item I would have rather had the lower value alternate item.

Wander Beauty Wanderess Dusk to Dawn Eye and Cheek Palette

Full Size: 6.6 g

Full Size Cost: $26

This palette just is not worth $26 dollars these are meh feeling like they aren’t terrible but they aren’t great and the pans are so tiny and hard to get into. I am probably gona give this away to my younger cousin to play with because this is almost like play makeup size. Swatched Below.

Jonteblu Glittering Star Eyeliner

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $5

This just reminds me of kid makeup up like I don’t want or need a black pencil eyeliner with glitter. It is actually pretty soft feeling but like what am I really going to do with this? Swatched Below.

Tarte Tarteist Shimmering Lip Paint in Strike Gold

Full Size: 6ml

Full Size Cost: $20

This is pretty an I get why it is in a holiday season box but lip gloss holds no appeal to me. Swatched Below.

Luscious Angel Eyes Eyeshadow Primer

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $14

This looks like cheap dollar store makeup doesn’t it? Or is that just me? Either way this actually feels pretty silky so I think it might be a nice primer we shall see. Right not I’ve needed my makeup to look good so I can’t risk trying a new primer but once the holidays are over I will definitely try it out.

Pyt Mini Ceramic Styler in Pink

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $75

This think is so itty bitty and cute. I have long hair and have non purpose for this but it is so freaking cute it is like the size of my hand so cute. On that though why the hell is this $75 dollars I can get a BaByliss mini straightener for less then that it seems inflated alot but still cute. Even if I get like no use out of it.

This was like the weirdest box it was everything I don’t want or need or use or anything like that but it was fun. It was really different to get a hot tool in a box so that was like the big whoop of the box even if it is kinda a weird item.

Total: $140

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Ipsy December 2018 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.

The tassel on this month’s bag feels really well made but the bag feels super cheap. this is definitely one for the yard sale bin. I feel like 2 years ago the bags were so much cuter and better then they are now. And we all got 6 items this month which is a great holiday bonus!

Coco & Eve Like a Virgin Hair Coconut & Fig Masque

Full Size: 212 ml

Full Size Cost:$50

Sample Size: 38 ml

Value: $8.96

So I was really excited for this because it smells good and is a good size but it has some reviews that make it seem really sketchy. It is really pricey for a hair mask that just has average ingredients. I will try it out but not something I would ever buy even if I like it.

First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads

Full Size: 60 pads

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 10 pad

Value: $5

These are ok but nothing special I do want to try the acne one that they make but they are even more expensive then this one.

Luxie 243 Precision Blending Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost:$12

I love Luxie brushes they are so so soft. I don’t really use these pointed type brushes often but I am always happy to add more Luxie brushes to my brush collection.

F.A.R.A.H. Tapered Blending Brush 35E

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost:$10

I can’t find this handle style so I linked to another version of this same brush. I love how this handle has the ergonomic grips. It it s bit stiff and scratchy but that makes it really good for blending. I love that I got two brushes this month.

Ciate Glitter Flip in Infamous

Full Size: 3 ml

Full Size Cost: $11

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $5.50

I have a few of these and they are so fun. Not the most comfortable but super fun and looks very cool in pictures. They are on sale for $11 right not I don’t know if that is just a sale or if they are being discontinued but either way these are very fun.

If you don’t know these go on matte and then you let them dry a little and rub your lips together and it activates all this glitter to come out. I tried to show it in the swatched but it looks so much better on your lips. Swatched Below.

Pacifica Rainbow Crystals Liquid Mineral Strobe in Unicorn

Full Size: 4 g

Full Size Cost: $13

Sample Size: 2 g

Value: $6.50

This has such stunning packaging I love it with the holographic rainbow effect and all the facets to make it look like crystals. This is one of those use anywhere strobing highlighters it has a white base with a pink shift. It is really pretty. Swatched Below.

I really like this month’s bag I really got lucky this month with Sephora and Ipsy. My favorites are definitely the two brushes I love getting brushes in subscriptions.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $47.96

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 2

Tools: 2

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 2

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