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.
So they included a super nice bag it feels like the quality of a makeup bag you would purchase rather then the gift with purchase quality Sephora Play and Ipsy bags have. The theme this month is The In Crowd and a cute bag with makeup on it very on trend.
Tarte Maracuja Oil
Full Size: 15 ml
Full Size Cost: $16
Sample Size: 7 ml
Value: $7.47
I have gotten so many samples of this and legit have no idea what to do with them I just have a stock pile. I might start using them on my hair I heard that is a way to use them.
Benefit Gimme Brow in 3
Full Size: 1.5 g
Full Size Cost: $12
Sample Size: 1 g
Value: $8
Really Macy’s you couldn’t have sprung for the full-sized travel size? I don’t know why but that is really annoying me. This is another ubiquitous product. Very classic.
Smashbox Covershot Duo From Golden Hour (Turned on, Psyched)
Full Size: 7.65 g
Full Size Cost: $29
Sample Size: 1.7 g
Value: $6.44
Omg I was so excited for this item. I love the Covershot Palettes even though I only own one. These are about the size of the full size pans so you really are getting about 2 full sized shades and the formula on these are really creamy ad blendable. this is a nice warm brown and a nice rosy neutral that are an easy quick look this would be great for travel or throwing in an emergency bag for quick makeup looks.
Carolina Herrera Good Girl
Full Size: 30 ml
Full Size Cost: $65
Sample Size: 1.5 ml
Value: $3.25
This is the only brand new product that was included in this bag. I didn’t like the scent it is a very heavy floral. Cool as hell stiletto bottle though.
Philosophy Purity One Step Facial Cleanser
Full Size: 236.6 ml
Full Size Cost: $24
Sample Size: 60 ml
Value: $6.09
This is a well loved cleanser just not by me. I don’t like how this makes my skin feel it almost strips it which makes no sense. I can’t decide if I am going to give this another shot or add it to the giveaway pile.
MAC False Lashes Extreme Black
Full Size: 8 g
Full Size Cost: $23
Sample Size: 2g ?
Value: $5.75 ?
These is no size listed on this tiny mascara. Full size is 8 g and their travel sizes are 4g so I am guessing that this is half od the travel size. I actually love itty bitty mascaras for travel because I can use them up in a week and not have to feel like I am wasting them or that they will dry out.
So Macy’s started their inaugural box with all well loved classics that everyone knows. Now considering the Macy’s general clientele I can really see why they would do that but to me it isn’t exactly that exciting but it is a solid start and I am excited to see what they do going forward. The bag is also super nice which is a huge plus. For a $15 box I would really want a little bit of a higher value then $37 but it is still more then double your money. Also they claim 5 deluxe samples and a bonus but it really isn’t I generously gave them three deluxe samples and that was using travel sizes so hopefully in that aspect next month is better.
Quick Summary:
Total Value: $37
Skincare: 2
Makeup: 3
Tools: 0
Hair Care:
Perfume: 1
Other: 0
And as far as sizes:
Full Size: 0
Deluxe Sample: 3
Sample: 3
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