Cost: $15
Cycle: Every Month
What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (sometimes $10), 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 since 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 also Macy’s does have sales and $5 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 it is still basically free.
I was really excited about these items until I tried them and then I was a bit disappointed, alot of them just weren’t really my style.
Yves Saint Laurent Mon Paris Perfume
Full Size: 47 ml
Full Size Cost: $97
Sample Size: 1.2 ml
Value: $2.48
This smells old ladyish to me and not a scent I am a fan of.
Full Size: 60 ml
Full Size Cost: $77
Sample Size: 1.2 ml
Value: $1.54
This has a sage note which I love. I consistently like when they send the men’s cologne to go with the women’s perfume. I love that touch.
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
Full Size: 8 g
Full Size Cost: $25
Sample Size: 3.9 g
Value: $12.19
Couldn’t spring for 0.1 more g? Any way I love this mascara and this is the perfect tiny size for a week long vacation. Thrilled to have this because this is a pricey mascara. This makes my lashes really full and bold. The only down side is it is hard to get off and a bit heavy on the lashes.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Crush
Full Size: 3.1 g
Full Size Cost: $20
Sample Size: 2.3 g
Value: $14.84
This is described as a soft beige but really it is a ballerina pink. Much to pink for my tastes but I really like this formula so I want to find a way to make this work. This lasts a long time while staying pretty comfortable while wearing.
My Clarins Re-Charge Relaxing Sleeping Mask
Full Size: 50 ml
Full Size Cost: $27
Sample Size: 5 ml
Value: $2.70
This is a bit of a weird choice the My Clarins line is meant more for teens and those starting in skincare not so much the demographic of the Macy’s bag. That aside I hated this it took alot to spread over the face there is probably only one more use in here. and it was a do nothing product it didn’t reel calming or hydrating or anything like that. I will throw this on tonight just to call it done and not have to put it away.
Kiehl’s Calendula Serum-Infused Water Cream
Full Size: 28 ml
Full Size Cost: $33
Sample Size: 7 ml
Value: $8.25
Kiehl’s products never work for my skin no matter how much I want them too. This cream smells really nice and bright. Water creams often gel up and sit sticky on top of my skin so I don’t have high hopes for this.
Peter Thomas Roth Instant Firmx Eye Temporary Eye Tightener
Full Size: 30 ml
Full Size Cost: $38
Sample Size: 15 ml
Value: $19
This is supposed to be like instant botox and instantly fill in lines and tighten skin. It is a pretty cool product and it does seem to work a bit. I doubt this would be worth the trouble or price for every day but for special occasions it makes sense. This is like a direct opposite age group product to the My Clarins.
#macysbeauty Compact Mirror
This is really heavy and quite nice quality. It has 3 mirrored surfaces all with different magnification. I don’t kow what people pay for compacts but Macy’s has some ranging fomr like $30 to $100 dollars which is mind blowing I couldn’t imagine. This is the kinda thing that will get fingerprints all over it instantly. Which would drive me nuts.
This bag was a bit all over the place in the curation and a lot just didn’t work out for me personally but it was still a great value with some really interesting and new product choices. Even when the items don’t work for me they are still interesting choices.
Total Value: $61
Skincare: 3
Makeup: 2
Tools: 0
Hair Care: 0
Perfume: 2
Other: 1
And as far as sizes:
Full Size: 1
Deluxe Sample: 3
Sample: 4
<3 Nightmare Before Makeup