Category: Subscription Boxes

Walmart Summer 2017 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.

Walmart always has consistently adorable packaging for $5 this is really such a fun box I am almost considering making another account so I can get the Classic box as well.

Here’s what this Summer’s Trendsetter box looks like.

They always send out such great reusable boxes. I love a good box lol some people don’t know what that means but people who get it these are good boxes.

8 products this month, a bit more substantial sizes then last season.

Impress One Step Gel Press-On Manicure

Full Size: 1 package

Full Size Cost: $4.50

Sample Size: 1 package

Total Value: $4.50

This alone is worth almost the cost of the box. I couldn’t find this exact one online it does say this is a gift and not for resale so this is some kind of sample but that it is ok. It is still the same size as a a for sale package. These are pretty cute but long nails are not really my thing. They have white nails with a few different accent nails, there are gold glitter, a gold glitter pattern and a one that has love written on it in a pretty script.

EcoTools Mask Remover Sponges

Full Size: 2 sponges

Full Size Cost: $2.50

Sample Size: 2 sponges

Total Value: $2.50

Another full size product. These are the thing in the box I was the most excited about. I got this wet with warm water like the instructions said and it was so rough on my face. I then really really soaked it in water and it expanded and got softer and then did a great job of removing my face mask I really liked it after that. It was decently exfoliating even those these are supposed to be gentle exfoliation. These are great and cheap so if you are into face masks these are worth a try just make sure to really soak them in water.

Wally’s Natural Organic Body Oil

Full Size: 2 oz

Full Size Cost: $8.88

Sample Size: 0.017 oz

Total Value: $0.08

I am always down to try a new body oil this is much nicer then the palmer’s oil from the last box. This has a nice light almost fruity smell and felt moisturizing but not greasy where I applied it. The full size is also a roll on which is really cool and useful if you want to use this on stretch marks.

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes

Full Size: 7 wipes

Full Size Cost: $1.47

Sample Size: 7 wipes

Total Value: $1.47

I have been dying to try these so these will be going straight in my travel bag for my vacation next month. You can read all about how I feel about them in my August empties. Shameless plug to have you check back and keep reading. This is also the full size travel version of these wipes to to me that makes a third full size product go Walmart they always create a great box for $5. we are already well over what I paid for the box.

Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion

Full Size: 12

Full Size Cost: $6.97

Sample Size: 1 oz

Total Value: $$0.58

I did not like this at all this has dimethicone in it to help lock in moisture I don’t need that much moisture so to me this makes me feel like I have gloves on or something. This is truly fragrance free no scent whatsoever so that is nice.

göt2b glued Styling Spiking Glue

Full Size: 6 oz

Full Size Cost: $3.99

Sample Size: 1.25 oz

Total Value: $0.83

I have no need for spiking glue I never use gel but my girlfriend was excited for it so this will be going to her.

Pantene Pro-V Dream Care Shampoo

Full Size: 30.4 oz

Full Size Cost: $6.99

Sample Size: 1.7 oz

Total Value: $0.39

Looks like Pantene, smells like Pantene must be Pantene. I don’t really use a lot of shampoo this is bound to get lost in a drawer somewhere.

Pantene Pro-V Dream Care Conditioner

Full Size: 23.7

Full Size Cost: $5.99

Sample Size: 1.7 oz

Total Value: $0.43

I love the little hook on this like you’re going to hook it to your key chain or something makes me laugh. This will probably get used at some point but I’m generally it excited about the shampoo and conditioner shampoo.

3 full sized items in a five dollar box is impressive and the value is more then double. Every one really should get this box. I really love the sponges and the wipes are so useful. The oil is going to be a great little thing to try.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $10.78

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 0

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 3

Perfume: 0

Other: 3

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 5

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Medusa’s Makeup June 2017 Subscription Box Review

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Medusa’s Makeup

Cost: $15.95 monthly

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month Medusa’s Makeup sends 3-5 full size products, with a value of $40 from their line.  I have been subscribing since their inaugural bag. They have changed things up a bit from 3-5 products to 3-4 products each month.

Medusa’s Make up is a vegan and cruelty free company and made in the USA.

They usually send out their newest products and always full size.

Overall all the value and the excitement of these boxes has really declined. I will canceling. But at least we can go out on some what high note.

Eyedust in Jail Bail

Full Size: 1.5 g

Full Size Cost: $8

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $8

This is a really pretty shimmery pink pigment. I own nothing like this and while it is not my normal makeup style it is a great addition to my collection and I’m sure I can find some use for it. It is a truly pretty pigment it is almost creamy in application it is really great. Swatched Below.

Totally Baked Eyeshadow in Tubular

Full Size: 2 g

Full Size Cost: $9

Sample Size: 2 g

Value: $9

I absolutely love the color of this eyeshadow it is a perfect mermaid shimmery green. This is also much smoother and softer then the shade I received in last months bag. Swatched Below.

Lipstick in YOLO

Full Size: 3.5 g

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 3.5

g

Value: $12

More hot pink lipstick they sure send alot of hot pink lipstick my least favorite color. I never wear pink lipstick and never will. The formula on these is nice not to matte not to creamy but definitely not long wearing. Swatched Below.

A very summery selection of colors this month I am loving the pink and green eyeshadow together. But that lipstick just no.

Lip and Cheek Stain in Raven

Full Size: 3.5 g

Full Size Cost: $8

Sample Size: 3.5 g

Value: $8

These really suck they have very little pigment and are super greasy I don’t get why they even make these. Total Fail.

Total Value: $37

I loved the eyeshadows this month but the lip products really fucking sucked this month. I have been with this subscription since it started but it is time to cancel it just has not been up to par these last couple of months.

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Boxycharm June 2017 Subscription Box Review and an Ofra Coupon Code

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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 can also use the link in the header.

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 really nice box this month. we even got extra items which to me makes up for the throw away item of that eyebrow brush from last month that should not have counted.

8 items this month and I like almost all of them.

You can use the code Boxy30 to get 30% off any purchases from Ofracosmetics.com

RealHer Play Book Shadow Palette II

Full Size: 9 x 1.2 g = 10.8 g

Full Size Cost: $28

Sample Size: 9 x 1.2 g = 10.8 g

Value: $28

This is a lovely neutral palette. The packaging is sturdy enough for travel and the shadows are decent quality. They feel really buttery soft. The shimmers have good pigmentation from the start but the mattes are very sheer and require a bit of building but they are not patchy so it is not a problem. The only real problem with this palette is that some of the colors read very similar on the skin and it is hard to see the differentiation between the colors. Particularly between invincible, indomitable and terrific. Other then that this is a good palette.

Artist Couture Diamond Glow Powder in Illuminati

Full Size: 4.5 g

Full Size Cost: $26.99

Sample Size: 4.5 g

Value: $26.99

The sifter on this is fantastic all loose powder sifters should be like this.

This is an extremely glowy highlight it is intense it sits a funny on my face though its is too shimmery and reflective I think this would be much better as a body highlight it is pretty though. Swatched Below.

Ofra Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick in Tuscany

Full Size: 0.21 oz

Full Size Cost: $17

Sample Size: 0.21 oz

Value: $17

This is a pretty red berry and brick toned shade all at the same time it is not reading well on camera but it is quite pretty. Ofra has a really nice formula matte and not drying and mostly transfer proof. Swatched Below.

Lipstick and Glow Powder.

Luxie Pro Precision Tapered Brush 640

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $24

Value: $24

I love Luxie Brushes they are the softest and this is no exception. This is a flimsy but in a good way type of brush it is a very delicate light type of application. I don’t totally know how to use this yet but I am excited to play around with it.

BioBelle #primer Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $4.99

BioBelle #staygorgeous Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $4.99

BioBelle #beautyscoop Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $4.99

Who doesn’t love sheet masks. And the packaging on these is adorable and they are pricey masks to boot.

Total: $110.96

We got 7 items this month so 2 more then promised which is great. I loved everything in this box except the highlighter. They send a highlight every month has anyone else noticed that? Value is 5 times more then I pay for the box so I am very satisfied with this months box.

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