Category: Subscription Boxes

October 2016 Ipsy Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy

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 in any way just one beauty junkie to another.

I have been getting Ipsy bags for over a year now. I look forward to them every month even when I get a month with all meh products I still always love getting  it. The value is also awesome for what you spend I have never had a bag that was worth less then $20 dollars and usually they are worth $50+.

Here’s what I got this month:

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I do have an added point reward in my bag this month which I will get to at the end.

This bag is so adorable honestly Ipsy could have just sent the bag and I would have been thrilled it is so damn cute with all the creepy cute Halloween things that I love.

Here is a close up:

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I just can’t get over how cute it is. And the little ghost zipper pull.

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I think he needs a name any suggestions? Comment below! lol

So on to the products.

Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker Fragrance Rollerball

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $8.84

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $8.84

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Did not love the scent on this but I do like that it is a full size rollerball and not a little tester. This will probably go into my emergency gift stash (am i the only one that has one of those?).

NYX Vivid Brights Eyeliner in Gunmetal

Full Size: 2 ml

Full Size Cost: $6.99

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $6.99

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I actually own a few of these but didn’t have this color it is a a really nice metallic glittery silver. I wouldn’t call it a gunmetal shade but I like it, swatched below. These have really nice staying power and come in a ton of fun colors and are very user friendly for getting a wing highly recommend them plus they are always on sale at Ulta or the drugstore.

Make Up Forever Ultra HD Invisible Cover Foundation in Dark Sand

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $43

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7.17

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This photographed a little  lighter then it is. I swatched  it below. This was a perfect match for me the foundation is a little dewier then I tend to like but I really like it. I don’t know if I $43 dollars like it but we will see. The sample size is also really great you definitely can get a bunch of use out of this and it would be great for traveling.

They also have a generous amount of shade from light to dark obviously every branded could always do better but this is up there in the amount of shades. They gave 40 shades and a lot of undertone options which I appreciate.

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Trust Fund Beauty Gimme Good Face Primer

Full Size:  ?

Full Size Cost: ?

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: ?

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This is a clear primer and I hate it. It is very greasy and it never set or dried it made my foundation feel slimy and I did not like this. Cute packaging but huge let down it made my face feel so fucking disgusting. I also could not find this for sale I don’t know if maybe its a product that hasn’t launched yet or what.

Adesse New York Liquid Chrome Nail Polish in Grand Central

Full Size: 11  ml

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 11 ml

Value: $20

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This by itself is double the cost of the bag so that is cool. I could not get a good photo of this. It is a purple oil slick like chrome nail polish. But I can not count the ways how much I hate nail polish so you should all feel loved that I painted one nail (horribly) for you.

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And I got a 500 point reward this month and I picked this out:

Trust Fund Beauty That Glo Tho Highlighter

Full Size:  0.15 oz

Full Size Cost: $24.99

Sample Size: 0.15 oz

Value: $24.99

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That is tiny for a full size product but I do love it. It is a nice warm pinky gold with gold micro glitter cream highlighter. The tiny stick makes it really easy to apply exactly where you want it and it is easy to blend out and it definitely lasted all day long so I am really happy to have this. The cap also snaps on so you never have to worry about losing it. So Trust Fund Beauty you are 1 for 2 here.

Swatches:

With flash

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With out flash

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Overall

So this month was products I loved and some I hated the value with out the primer or highlighter was $43, more then four times the cost of the bag and that is with a product excluded.  I am very satisfied with this month I received 3 full size products and and only 2 sample sizes. And I need to repeat the bag is just too damn cute.

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Fall 2016 Walmart Beauty Box

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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.

This is my first box I have ever received from Walmart.  I signed up about a week before the box was set to ship out and received the box fairly quickly within 2 weeks of signing up. So on to the part every one cares about what I got and how much it was worth.

Here’s what the box looks like:

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And here is the first look inside:

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Pretty impressed its stuffed so lets see if any of it is any good.

Natures Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies

Full Size: 80 Gummies

Full Size Cost: $7.19

Sample Size: 2 Gummies

Value: $0.18

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These tasted pretty good I could see myself buying these. I wish a coupon for these had been included.

EcoTools Makeup Brush Cleansing Cloths

Full Size: 25 cloths

Full Size Cost: $6.99

Sample Size: 1 cloth

Value: $0.28

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I’m excited to try these. I’m waiting to have a few more dirty brushes so I can see just how many brushes one cloth will clean.

Bioré Charcoal Pore Strips

Full Size: 6 strips

Full Size Cost: $5.64

Sample Size: 1 strip

Value: $1.06

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I actually used this while putting this post together and I loved it cleaned out my pores and the charcoal mopped up a lot of the oil that builds up on my nose.  They did leave a bit of black residue that was a pain in the ass to get off but it worked well enough I can look past that.

Hello Naturally Friendly Extra Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste in Pure Mint

Full Size: 4.2 oz

Full Size Cost: $4.23

Sample Size: 0.85 oz

Value: $0.86

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Here’s what Hello has to say about their toothpaste:

“Say hello to Hello Naturally Friendly Pure Mint Extra Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste. It whitens teeth with no peroxide. With no dyes, artificial sweeteners or preservatives, it’s a no brainer! Hello has thoughtfully formulated the toothpaste with high-quality ingredients like xylitol, stevia and a silica and calcium carbonate blend that gently whitens teeth, prevents cavities, strengthens enamel and freshens breath. Plus, it is vegan and never tested on animals.”

I got the Pure Mint flavor normally I would save this for travel but I am almost out of toothpaste and curious to try this so look back for a review in the near future. Walmart also included a $1 off coupon.

Dove Purely Pampering Body Wash in Sweet Cream with Peony

Full Size: 22 oz

Full Size Cost: $5.49

Sample Size: 1.8 oz

Value: $0.45

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I actually like this scent surprisingly the cream out weighs the peony and I hate floral scents so its nice that I can tolerate this one.  This will be great for throwing into an overnight bag.  Its a nice moisturizing body wash I have a full size of the vanilla scent and its a very creamy body wash.

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

Full Size:  16 oz

Full Size Cost: $10.66

Sample Size: 0.5 oz

Value: $0.34

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Unscented lotion not a fan of those and I have so much lotion. It isn’t greasy though so this may get thrown in my car to see how it handles temperature changes I’m always looking for a good lotion to live in my car if you have any ideas let me know.

Clean & Clear Deep Action 60 Second Shower Mask

Full Size: 5 oz

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 1 oz

Value: $1.00

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I love masks and being steam activated is intriguing so I’m quite excited about this product. I also love this brand they make my holy grail acne spot treatment so I am all about this.

Village Naturals Therapy Aches+Pains Muscle Relief

Full Size: 20 oz

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 2 oz

Value: $0.50

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I don’t take baths often but this will be nice after a long day at work I’m sure and its a really good sample size. And its a brand I’ve never heard of which is also cool and kinda the whole point of these boxes.

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Original

Full Size: 6.7 oz

Full Size Cost: $5.99

Sample Size: 1.6 oz

Value: $1.43

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This is like THE dry shampoo every one talks about and I had never tried so I was psyched to see it in this box. Unfortunately I do not like this I don’t love dry  shampoo in general but this left a horrible white cast in my dark hair that I had a hell of a time brushing out.  Might be really good for like a bride of Frankenstein look with out having to use that nasty spray on hair color so that could be a good use

Overall Impression

So overall the box had a total value of $6.10 so only a $1.10 more then I paid but there was a nice mix of product types and brand types so I am satisfied with the box.  I would have liked to see the box value be around $8 dollars and to have seen at least one makeup item but I am happy enough that I will be keeping the subscription it is only$20 a year and gives out some nice sample sizes for travel.  Well hope you enjoyed my rambling please comment, subscribe, follow me on Instagram the Instagram badge on the bottom (like right there hint hint) should be working but its nightmarebeforemakeup if you are interested and the badge isn’t working.

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