FabFitFun Box Winter 2023

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FabFitFun Box

Cost: $54.99 a Season Annual/$59.99 Seasonal

Cycle: Every Season/4x a year

What is it: Every season FabFitFun sends 6 to 8 items valued at $300+. Annual members get to customize their entire box as well as the option to swap out for credit to shop with instead of getting a box. Annual members also get add-ons and faster shipping and earlier access to customizations.

Seasonal Members get to pick 4 of their items as well as the option to swap out their box for credit to shop with as well.

The options for this box did not feel wintery to me at all like this felt very spring to me. So that was a little confusing to me. I was not thrilled with the choice options and I’m the same level of meh now that they have all shown up.

Insert Name Here Insert Waves Here Hair Waver

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $72

I don’t know why i so desperately wanted this but I did. I will use this exactly once before I forget I own it since i don’t do much with my hair but this is the start of the box and was kinda the star of all the choice options as well. I like that this isn’t giant I feel like alot of these three barrel wavers are so huge and unweidly.

dp Hue ACV Exfoliating Scalp Detox

Full Size: 120 ml

Full Size Cost: $35

I love a good scalp treatment they just make my scalp feel refreshed and good and in a weird way they make me feel like im cleaning my brain and makes my whole emotional state feel better lol. I know that’s clearly in my head but self care counts as therapy right. You just apply this to the scalp about ten minutes before you wash your hair and it is supposed to help exfoliate off the dead skin cells and dirt.

by/ Rosie Jane Dulce Perfume

Full Size: 7.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

This is so intensely sweet almost too sweet but i think it is also going to be pretty long lasting so that will be good especially for traveling.

Nars Air Matte Lip Color in Shag

Full Size: 7.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

Pretty neutral pink color I like the light airy mousse formula and I like Nars lip products alot so this was a great pick.

Aceology Probiotic Restoring Biodegradable Mask

Full Size: 4 masks

Full Size Cost: $59

So you can’t buy this in the US which I think is partly contributing to this insane price. I just can’t imagine this mask does anything so special that it is worth that price at all but I think I am going to try one tonight my face has been freaking out and maybe this will be magical.

Sassy Woof Holiday Walkie Pack

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $31.98

Let’s start with the cons. This is not something they sell any longer I presume it was last years holiday collection and FabFitFun got the left over stock. That is pretty shitty. This is a leash though its not like it goes bad or expires like a makeup item would this is super cute seems pretty hig quality and my dog loves a puppacino we are starbucks girls for sure. The leash and the metal hard ware seems pretty good quality the poop bag holders to hold the bag with poop never really works for my but I will give it a try it is a cute leash accessory either way.

This box just feels like things I’d want for spring a new dog leash a beachy hair styling tool a sweet perfume a refreshing type skincare and hair care a pink lipstick like it just seems wrong for a wintery box.

Value: $253.98

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Macy’s Beauty Box November 2023

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Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon with a purchase amount which I hate (SUCH A DOWNGRADE), 5 deluxe samples and 1 bonus sample. Why not just say 6? I don’t get it. Lately we have been getting between 6 and 8 items per month you never really know how many things you are going to get.

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 seen in subscription boxes.

I love when they do a take over box I actually really like getting to try a bunch of products from the same range. I have actually used all of these products before.

Bumble and Bumble Comb

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $5.21

I used to have a comb like this that I would use in the shower when I was doing hair masks and it just disappeared into the abyss and I never replaced it and now I have a new one yay.

Bumble and Bumble Hairdressers Invisible Oil Shampoo

Full Size: 473 ml

Full Size Cost: $49

Sample Size: 7ml x2

Value: $1.45

Bumble and Bumble Hairdressers Invisible Oil Conditioner

Full Size: 473 ml

Full Size Cost: $51

Sample Size: 7ml x2

Value: $1.83

They could have at least included a full travel size set lets be real this is kinda ridiculous. I don’t like this shampoo and conditioner it is too heavy on my hair and leaves it feeling almost waxy but my hair is way to damage for this this better if you have more course unmanageable hair.

Bumble and Bumble Thickening Dry Spun Texture Spray

Full Size: 120 g

Full Size Cost: $36

Sample Size: 17 g

Value: $5.10

This is a really thickening Texture spray it adds alot of hold.

Bumble and Bumble Heat Shield Thermal Protection Mist

Full Size: 124 ml

Full Size Cost: $36

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $8.71

I find all heat protectants a little sticky and not my favorite thing to use this one is fine I’ve used it it isn’t my favorite I wouldnt buy it but if I have it I will use it.

Bumble and Bumble Bond Building Repair Treatment

Full Size: 125 ml

Full Size Cost: $37

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $8.88

I love this I use it it makes my hair feel better not as good as Olaplex but it think its cheaper and the process to use it isn’t so intense.

Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Heat/UV Protective Primer

Full Size: 125 ml

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $5.28

I like the concept of this because a UV primer would be super useful for my dies hair but this is just to heavy and sticky for my hair in makes my hair gross.

Well not a terribly great value for this box I find that is usually the case with the take over boxes but I still prefer them from an experience point of view.

Total Value: $36.46

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 0

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 6

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

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What’s In My Trash? October 2023

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Another not great month but I am still pretty on track to meet my goal for the year. I was travel this month so there’s alot of missing pictures and such but it is what it is.

Skincare (4)

Suntique I’m Pure Perfect Cica Sunscreen SPF 50 this was very white thick and sticky.

Repurchase: No

Patch Holic Aqua Plus Moisturizing Mask this was fine I like moisturizing sheet masks but they are all kinda the same.

Repurchase: No

Ahava Time to Clear Purifying Mud Mask I don’t like mud masks anymore they are so hard to wash off but this does the trick for purifying. I like my Body Shop one more though.

Repurchase: No

Simple Cleansing Wipes these were good wipes didn’t sting can get off light eye makeup.

Repurchase: Maybe

Random (2)

Dove Dry Spray in Cool Essentials I really liked this I would get it in the full size for sure.

Repurchase: Yes

Megababe Thigh Rescue Anti-Friction Stick these are really good anti friction sticks I think the mini stick is more then adequate and easier for travel.

Repurchase: Yes

Home Scents (4)

FCS Wax Tarts in Amok! Amok! This was a great scent and had decent throw but no longevity. It was a super pretty pink color with gold glitter as well.

Repurchase: No

Cinnamon Toast Crunch 3 Wick Candle this did smell like Cinnamon toast crunch but it burned terrible. Unevenly the wicks would keep going out I am just giving up on it.

Repurchase: No

The Lifestyle Co. Reset Mist this had very little scent not worth the price at all.

Repurchase: No

Rae Dunn Candy Apple Candle this didn’t have a lot of scent throw and I have realized I don’t like the solid candle containers because you cant see the flame. This was too cute of a container to pass up though.

Repurchase: No

Makeup (2)

Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer in 262 Blackest Black this was fine it is nothing special it was smooth and soft but not waterproof.

Repurchase: No

Glamglow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer in Nude Glow I love these they just make my skin look healthy but don’t feel like I am wearing anything. I wish it had sunscreen it in though. I love the lemon pound cake scent too.

Repurchase: Yes

Lotion (2)

Soap & Glory Orangeasm Super Rich Body Butter this is my favorite scent ever I hate that they discontinued this scent I its like a peppery orange lemon scent and it is so good. I think I have one more tub but I am going to be so sad when it is finally gone.

Repurchase: Please bring it back

Bath and Body Works Hand Cream in Merry Cookie I like these lotions a lot they are great sizes they work well they smell good.

Repurchase: Yes, I have more already

Bodycare (1)

Soap & Glory The Real Zing Body Wash eh this was fine it didn’t lather that well and it was incredibly hard to squeeze the bottle and get the soap out.

Repurchase: No

Perfume (2)

Paco Rabanne Fame Parfum I didn’t like this perfume it was too heavy and strong.

Repurchase: No

Maison Margiela Replica By The Fireplace this was very fireplace scented.

Repurchase: No

Haircare (1)

Psst! Instant Dry Shampoo this dry shampoo sucked it was really dry but didn’t absorb oil at all. And it was super white.

Repurchase: No

Declutter (1)

Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart DNA Enzyme Complex this is gritty and gross.

Not a good month for reducing my stash either I ended up with alot more items this month than I started with.

Total This Month: 19

Total: 217

Approx Value This Month: $172.53

Approx Paid This Month: $42.96

Approx Total Value: $2178.73

Approx Total Paid: $520.28

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