Category: Subscription Boxes

Ipsy October 2017 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.

Ipsy always pulls out a cute bag for Halloween I look forward to it. Last years was adorable and this years is like perfect classy gothic horror I’m all about it.

Red bag with a lace pattern printed on it.

And this fucking back I can’t he perfectly matches the bat tattoo i have on my wrist so I am extra in love with him.

So let’s see what Ipsy sent me this month.

Marc Anthony Hydrating Coconut Oil & Shea Butter

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $7.99

Sample Size: 20.7 ml

Value: $3.31

I do not like how this smells because I really really dislike the scent of shea butter and yes I know that is a really weird thing to dislike. But I really love hair oils they work so well for my hair to get rid of frizz and make my hair smooth and shiny. I also really love this brand so I will give it a shot.

Blaq Mask

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $7.25

This is everything I want in a mask. Its charcoal its peel off its supposed to get rid of blackheads and I really love the black packaging. I can’t believe how pricey it is.

Tarte Lights Camera Lashes Mascara

Full Size: 7 ml

Full Size Cost: $23

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $9.86

So I own the full size of this so I have alot to say:

  1.  How is this almost half the full size packaging is giant I mean it is this biggest tube of mascara I own.
  2. This is not the same have they reformulated?
  3. The brush doesn’t look the same and the consistency of this sample is thinner.

I’m confused. I do like tiny little mascaras though they are great for travel.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion

Full Size:  1.2 g

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 0.8 g

Value: $13.33

I really love the glide on liners from UD I have a bunch. Unfortunately perversion is the one I like the least (I’m actually almost done with my last one thank god). This on me fades in about to seconds it smudges it transfers it goes gray the smudges are impossible to get off it just turns my eyes into a messy raccoon the other colors don’t do that to me this color just does not agree with me for some reason. Swatched Below.

MDMflow Liquid Matte Lipstick in Retro

Full Size: 6 ml

Full Size Cost: $23.37

Sample Size: 6 ml

Value: $23.37

When I saw this online I was like ugh I do not like that color but on it is a nice light pinky berry that I can live with. I also really love this packaging it is rounded and really like chunky feeling in your hand but in a good way. I keep reading MDM as something else ;P I’m pretty sure that was their intention but it keeps making me laugh. I’m way more into this then I thought I would be. Not that I needed ANOTHER liquid lipstick. Swatched Below.

Good value this month from Ipsy and really decent sizes. Overall no complaints whatsoever with this month’s Ipsy and me having no complaints is a seriously rare thing. I’m picky.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $57.12

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 3

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 2

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Boxycharm October 2017 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.

Spellbound seems to be a popular theme this month, it is Ipsy’s theme too.

Dr. Brandt PoreDermabrasion

Full Size: 2 oz

Full Size Cost: $58

Sample Size: 2 oz

Value: $58

I have had samples of this before and I love it so I am stoked to have a full sized now. Dr. Brandt has in my opinion some of the best high end exfoliators I have tried my only gripe with them is I tend to go through them very very fast. They are also really gentle but powerful so if you have very clogged sensitive skin these may really be something you’d want to try.

ncla Nail Kit

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $16

 

This was such a cute little 5 piece kit, I love the Nailed it on the front and it all zips up into a sleek little case. I took out the little cuticle pusher thing and it promptly disappeared so it decided it didn’t want to be in the picture. This is obviously a Boxycharm exclusive, and I actually like it better then the ones they sell because I like everything in black lol.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Prosecco Pop

Full Size: 8 g

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 8 g

Value: $38

Ahh I was so so excited for this I have wanted a Becca Highlighter but there was no way in Hell I was going to spend $38 dollars on it. This is such a pretty gold highlight with not glitter. The packaging is just stunning too and it is huge here’s a picture of me holding it so you can see that it is bigger than my palm.

I am so like in love with this packaging though I really can’t the metal with the soft rubber matte, perfection. Swatched Below.

Jontéblu Lip Liner Pencil in 943 Brown Sugar

Full Size: 1.2 g

Full Size Cost: $5

Sample Size: 1.2 g

Value: $5

This is a brown lip liner with a brick under tone I do believe different shades were sent out to coordinate with the shade of the Tarte lippie you were sent. This isn’t to hard or too creamy its dead in the middle. I don’t use lip liners often but it does match well with the shade of liquid lip I got and the Tarte formula does benefit from a lip liner so this was a really thoughtful well chose addition to the box. Also a great price even it it is sorta cheap in comparison to what they usually send out. Swatched Below.

Tarte Tarteist Lip Paint in Delish

Full Size: 6 ml

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 6 ml

Value: $20

This is a browny mauve color I don’t know that I am feeling it. I also don’t love the formula on these Tarteist Lip Paints they are too moussey and don’t dry down enough for my liking. They are super comfortable though but they are in no way long wearing or transfer proof. Swatched Below.

Highlighter, Lip pencil, Lip Paint.

The liner and lip paint are really good matched for each other I am impressed.

 

Total: $137

As usual fantastic value for a $21 box. Really the highlight and the scrub were the stars for me the rest really didn’t matter but I will get use out of everything even if I am not in love with the lip  products. I am so thrilled to get to own a Becca highlight it is probably the best thing I have ever gotten in a subscription box. As usual I really recommend Boxycharm they do not disappoint and the value is always there.

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Sephora Play! September 2017 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.

I actually got the box variation I wanted for a change what are the odds lol.

Herbivore Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask

Full Size: 70 ml

Full Size Cost: $48

Sample Size: 14 ml

Value: $9.60

This was the one item I wanted so bad so I am so excited I got this. I have been dying to try it. This is an AHA and BHA resurfacing mask and I have really wanted to start trying them. This smells really awful it is like a floral mixed with a fruit leather it really gave me a headache. This is supposed to tingle when you put it on but I didn’t feel anythig and after one use I haven’t seen any results but I will keep using it. The only thing I notices was that by my nose where it is super oily it actually really dried out my skin to the point that it was kind of itchy and I needed to put lotion on it. The rest of my skin was fine.

Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $7.60

So I tried this on my dryness from the mask and it was ok but didn’t last that long. I actually weirdly think this might be a great primer or moisturizer before primer it slightly blurred my skin a little I liked it. It is also light almost gel like which is how I like my moisturizers.

Ouai Shampoo Repair

Full Size: 10 oz

Full Size Cost: $28

Sample Size: 0.24 oz

Value: $0.67

Ouai Conditioner Repair

Full Size: 8.45 oz

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 0.24 oz

Value: $0.74

Well it is weird that these two samples are totally different prices. I don’t love Quai products they just tend to do nothing for my hair. This will get thrown in my travel sample bin and collect dust for awhile.

Ciaté London Liquid Velvet in Pin Up

Full Size: 6.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $19

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $5.85

I actually have this exact sample and can’t remember where I got it from. But I love this it is a very neutral berry shade and a nice comfortable mousse matter formula. It is definitely not transfer proof you will be touching up with this. Swatched Below.

Touch in Sol Metallist Liquid Foil & Glitter in #3 Talia

Full Size: Liquid 0.123 oz/ Glitter 0.07 oz

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 0.041 oz / 0.023 oz?

Value: $8.33

The size of this sample is not listed so I am guessing about a third. This is pretty neat product I like the super foiled cream shadow and the glitter is a liquid that holds together pretty well this is a nice alternative to the the Stila Glitter and Glows this way you get 2 products for the same money. These are very shiny and glittery and I like it there are limited color options but they all look nice. Talia is a nice champagne toned silver. Swatched Below.

Sephora Contour Eye Pencil 12hr Wear Waterproof in Black Lace

Full Size: 1.2 g

Full Size Cost: $10

Sample Size: 0.48 g

Value: $4

This is a nice creamy black liner it only lasts in my waterline for a few hours though not much does last in my waterline though. There isn’t much to say about a black liner this is a good dupe for the Makeup Forever Aqua XL those last loger but they have the same feel. Swatched Below.

Pin up, Liquid eyeshadow, Glitter eyeshadow, Eyeliner.

I am so happy with this month’s bow it is rare that I will use every product in a box. ad no perfume this month which was a change. Also because of the shampoo/ conditioner set I ended up with 7 items which is one more then usual so hell yeah.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $36.79

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 3

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 2

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 6

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