Category: Subscription Boxes

Fortune Cookie Soap of the Month Club June 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Fortune Cookie Soap of the Month Club

Cost: $28 monthly + $6.95 shipping ($34.95)

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Well anyone that has been here for any amount of time knows I love this company and use their products all the time (#notsponsered lol but for real no I’m way to small time for that shit).  Fortune Cookie Soap Company (FCS) makes bath and body products with all different themes and scents. Usually inspired by movies, or tv shows or other pop culture things. It is seriously really fun they stuff. I could go on and on about it but I’ll save my gushing the products are always great quality and have that homemade, made with love touch with out feeling DIY. Also for a bonus alot of their products are vegan.

The FCS of the Month Club every month will send a mix of full sized and deluxe sized products, saving you 50% off retail.  Every month is a different theme and you can skip a month if you aren’t feeling that month’s theme as long as you skip it before the 10th of the month. You will also earn points for what you spend on the box and purchases each month that you can redeem for reward certificates basically to shop on the site which is a great plus.

So this month’s theme is the 80s I can’t say I relate at all lol I am a total 90s baby. The aesthetic seems very 80s movie to me.

I am loving the new boxes they have now. The blue is so so cute and so is the quote the printed box seems really sturdy too not that I have every had a problem with their shipping.  There are not links here because this collection has not launched yet.

Perfume Oil in Billie Jean

Full Size: 0.2 oz

Full Size Cost: $7.99

I like FCS perfume oils they are the only ones I really use. Billie Jean is also my favorite Micheal Jackson song so I’m happy.

It’s a Doodie! Toilet Spray in Danger Zone

Full Size: 2.3 oz

Full Size Cost: $9.99

I want this scent as a perfume its peach and black cherry I love cherry scents.  This is one of those toilet sprays you spray in the water before you go ad it is supposed to prevent any icky smells. I am definitely keeping this in the bathroom so certain people know to use it.

Argan Hair Shine Oil in Permed & Teased

Full Size: 0.5 oz

Full Size Cost: $9.99

These boxes are really making me see how expensive these products have gotten over time the previous hair oil I had from them like 2 or 4 years ago was like 2 or 3 times the size for a similar price. I do like their hair oils they are really thick so a little goes a long way and they make my hair so shiny.

Lip Scrub in Life is Delicious

Full Size: 0.6 oz

Full Size Cost: $9.99

This will last forever. I like that their scrubs are edible and taste good it cuts down on the mess factor I hate with potted lip scrubs. This one is in a nice sweet strawberry flavor. These scrubs have a little bit of stickiness that binds them together but mostly just the sugar so it my lips feel nice and scrubbed and soft after using them.

Body Glowtion in Mixtape

Full Size: 6.2 oz

Full Size Cost: $14.99

This looks giant at first but 6 oz isn’t much for a lotion meant for your whole body. This is a watermelon scented (yuck) tinted shimmery body lotion (not me at all). I am passing this on to my cousin I think she would get a huge kick out of this and would use it. It does give a bronzey shimmery look to your skin with out looking like fake tan.

Cooling Aloe Mist in FCS Vice

Full Size: 5.2 oz

Full Size Cost: $9.99

I love cooling mists so this is right up my alley. It is mojito scented which is fine I would have preferred something else but it is themed around Miami pretty well with the scent the name and product type. I like to use these as a cooling face spray, light hydration, calming itchy irritated spots really multi purpose for me.

Facial Cleansing Oil in Totally Rad

Full Size: 2.2 oz

Full Size Cost: $16.99

I saved my most favorite for last. I was gona use the points I have been saving up towards a facial cleansing oil because I loved the teeny tiny one I got from them forever ago but I am almost out. A little of this goes a long long way so now I don;t need to buy one for like ever basically. This is grapefruit and pear scented so it smells awesome. I use this to break down makeup for a first cleanse and then follow it up with something else.

Total: $79.93

Percentage Savings: 56.3%

I like that we got all different things in this box it was a much better variety of products then last month was. I am really happy with this months box I love the facial oil and the hair oil the most. I can’t wait for the July Jurassic Park themed box.

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Macy’s Beauty Box June 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, 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.

This is probably the most interesting bag they have ever put together kinda feel like they have actually been listening to the reviews people have given of this bag. I also really like this plastic pool bag type bag it isn’t fully sealed so it can’t be a dry bag but I still think it is really cute.

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Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $84

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $2.02

I don’t love floral perfumes like this so it is a pass for me but it is cute.

Vita Liberata Body Blur HD Skin Finish in Latte

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $45

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $4.50

This is a face and body self tanner I think. I can’t really figure out what this is supposed to be it has a very vague description it is a BB cream self tanner for face and body and I don’t know. This is way to dark for me and I do not like the fake tanner type look but my mom loves it so I’m sure she will love this.

Coola Classic Sunscreen in Fresh Mango

Full Size: 148 ml

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $2.16

So this is SPF 50 I am pretty excited to try this I never use sunscreen because I usually have pretty bad reactions to them and I get broken out or I get like actual rashes. I have also never had a sunburn so I am not active about trying new sunscreens but I know I should be trying. Being scented I am pretty worried but I will try it out next time I am planning to be in the sun.

Smashbox Super Fan Mascara

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $19

Sample Size: 3 ml?

Value: $5.70

There is no size listed on this and it is smaller then a normal travel size so I’m guessing the size. This has a really slim brush that is kinda oval shaped which is odd.

Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Rapid Flash Brightening Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14.17

Their products are always so pricey so I will definitely give this as much of a test as I can to see if it works to brighten my skin at all. It is supposed to work fast.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $52

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $10.40

I have wanted to try some of the mask from this line for awhile so it is pretty cool to get a cucumber mask in a summer themed bag.

I like how this felt like a very cohesive bag and everything felt appropriate and relevant for a summery pool type vibe. I am really pleased with the curation of this bag even if every item wasn’t for me.

Total Value: $38.95

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

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Ipsy June 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 100 points and 1000 points. You can get up to 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.

So there were three bag color choices red, blue, and yellow and of course I got the one I wanted least but it is a super nice bag and I like it despite it being yellow. It is a really soft but substantial feeling vinyl.

BioBelle #Unicornglow Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 2 masks

Value: $9.98

I got two of these but I used one like 3 hours after I got it I couldn’t resist. This is not really heavy on the skincare more on the fun factor I mean the packaging is ultra cute. The mask sat on my face super well and was nice and thick like I was able to clean and stuff while wearing this. It made my skin feel soft and look bright but this is more a pre-makeup type of sheet mask then serious skincare with benefits.

Luxie 245 Small Shader Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $12

This brush I am so excited to have I don’t have and really small packing brushes like this and it is something I always find myself wanting and I love Luxie Brushes.

Make Up For Ever Step 1 Equalizer Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $37

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $6.17

This is a very hydrating feeling primer. Not smoothing or blurring or anything like that not something I’m really looking for but it is a nice enough sample their primers a little goes a long way.

Doucce Luscious Lip Stain in 615 Passion Peach

Full Size: Stain and Gloss

Full Size Cost: $19.60

Sample Size: 1.75 ml

Value: $3?

So this is super hard to figure out the value I can’t find the size of the full size and it is only sold as a set with a stain and a gloss. This is super tiny so I am guessing three dollars. I didn’t think I’d like this very orangey peach shade but I don’t hate it, I don’t love it but I don’t hate it. It is matte and does have a nice texture and does leave a pretty stain but unfortunately it smudges every where and makes a messy before you get to the nice stained finish.

Cake Beauty Delectable Body Butter Cream in Triple Citrus Blend

Full Size: 200 ml

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $2.25

I love their lotions they smell edible and they moisturizer really nice I am loving this like citrus cake type smell.

Weirdly low value for having three pricier full size products. I am on the fence this month the things I liked I LOVED but the rest was just ok. I am starting to feel like I may have out grown this subscription.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $33.40

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 3

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