Macy’s Beauty Box August 2023

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.


This is all new stuff for a change so that is really nice. Macy’s has been slacking a bit for awhile now so it is good to see.

Diana Madison Beauty The Glow Factor Sheet Mask

Full Size: 5 masks

Full Size Cost: $40

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $8

Never heard of this brand before. I am sure this is a really nice mask I will pass it on to someone else they will get good use out of it.

Skin Gym Red Carpet VIP Gold Foil Face Mask

Full Size: 1 Mask

Full Size Cost: $8

I like the Skin gym brand well enough so this will be fun to use I might try to use this today actually while I’m working. My skin has been not its best lately.

Lancome Clarifique Pro-Solution

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $19.83

I am actually really excited to try this it is supposed to help with acne spots and pores and those are things i still mainly have my problems with so this is going to be a really cool thing to try out since I wouldn’t spend the money to try.

Kiehl’s Super Multi-Corrective Soft Cream

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $76

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $10.64

This is a moisturizer I don’t always get on with Khiels products but I will give a go all the same. It doesn’t appear to have a scent which is good I hate when there’s a scent to fancy moisturizer.

Kopari Moisture Whipped Ceramide Cream

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $14

I haven’t gotten the chance to really try anything from Kopari. I don’t love that they put two face moisturizers in the same box but it is what it is this has a nice texture but seems like it is going to be heavy I will probably hold this off until the winter.

Giorgio Armani My Way Parfum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $110

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $4.40

I forgot how expensize this perfume was. I haven’t ever tried it but have wanted to this is totally coming on my next trip with me.

Valentino Donna Born in Roma Perfume

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $3.40

I like the way this perfume smells I almost bought a full size once so I will happily use this up its very feminine but not too flowery.

Skincare Headband

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $5

A purple terrycloth skincare headband I feel like everyone who likes or uses these kind of things already has one but its nice to get fresh ones.


This is a much better box than last month for sure. Better items that I will use and a higher value.

Total Value: $73.27

Skincare: 5

Makeup: 0

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

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What’s in My Trash? July 2023

I did really well this month. Vacation months I always do well because I use up so many mini things. Though I have lost some item pictures along the way. I I am actually ahead of my goal So I could use up nothing in August and still be on track so that is pretty awesome.

Skincare (13)

CosRX Master Path Original Fit Blemish Covers these are good they help pull the gunk out and just help keep blemishes cleaner and reduces my desire to pick at them. These aren’t medicated and I do prefer medicated ones a little more.

Repurchase: Maybe

Fresh Black Tea Komnucha Facial Treatment Essence I don’t think this did anything it only lasted like a few days.

Repurchase: No

Mario Badescu Hyaluronic Dew Cream I liked this it was super hydrating and felt really nice on the texture was really gel like but also silky.

Repurchase: Maybe

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate I really don’t vibe with Shiseido skincare I don’t feel like it does anything for me and is super overpriced.

Repurchase: No

Dr. Jart+ DermaClear Micro Makeup Remover (3x) these are really soapy. I don’t care for them the size is useful for travel but I would not re buy these.

Repurchase: No

Ulta Beauty Facial Setting Spray SPF 50 the scent was really chemically and strong and it was a bit sticky I didn’t love it the pump spray didn’t work great either.

Repurchase: No

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel did not like this did not feel like it cleaned my skin at all.

Repurchase: No

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Orange Blossom I really like this I enjoy the scent the spray is my calming thing I like to do before bed. I don’t think it really does anything.

Repurchase: Yes

Lancome Renergie Lift Multi-Action Ultra SPF 30 hated this it was super floral scented and pretty thick and sticky.

Repurchase: No

Indie Lee Banish Solution I like having one of these on hand and I go this for free I would never spend this much on a sulfur solution like this it is $32 which is insane I also found this one in particular pretty flakey and it would get on my pillow cases and my clothes.

Repurchase: No

Perricone MD Hypoallergenic CBD Sensitive Skin Therapy Soothing & Hydrating Eye Cream this was fine it wasn’t that hydrating and it didn’t really do anything.

Repurchase: No

Random (1)

Dove Go Fresh Revive Antiperspirant I use these a lot I rotate between Dove and Degree.

Repurchase: Yes

Home Scents (2)

Swan Creek Candle Co. Drizzle Melt in Roasted Espresso I am down to just one wax melt left which means I can buy some this fall which is so super exciting to me!! I love this one it is one of my all time favorites it smells like coffee you can get a few melts out of each cube it has great throw I really recommend these ones.

Repurchase: Yes

Bath & Body Works Fine Fragrance Mist in Fresh Sea Salt Mango this I would never have worn as a perfume it smelled like a room spray it was very salt forward which I liked but sometimes was too much.

Repurchase: No

Lip (2)

Truly Pineapple Haze CBD Glossy Lip Butter this didn’t taste like pineapples and for that I feel like it wasn’t worth the price tag. It lasted for ever though I used this for so long. It also tinted my lips green which was a bit odd. Much prefer the Laniege one and I don’t even love that one.

Repurchase: No

Carmex Lip Balm in Strawberry I really prefer the unflavored Carmex but this was nice to try out.

Repurchase: No

Makeup (1)

It Cosmetics Superhero Liner I really like this liner but its all dried up now. I used this for a long time. It is really black really easy to use really good staying power even in rain or sweat.

Repurchase: Yes

Lotion (3)

FCS The Droids You Are Looking For Hand Lotion I have used this hand lotion as my travel hand lotion for years and it is kinda sad to see it go.

Repurchase: No, they don’t even make this anymore

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Lemon Sage Energizing Lotion got this at a hotel loved the scent it was a good lotion you can’t actually buy this though there was a time that this was sold in store it is only provided to hotels now.

Repurchase: Can’t

Bath and Body Works Hand Cream in Midnight Amber Glow I really enjoyed the scent of this it was really warm and wintery. I love these hand creams I didn’t like the way they did the label on this it got all flakey and left little bits every where.

Repurchase: Maybe

Bodycare (2)

FCS Lava Exfoliating Body Wash in Beach House this had no scent and wasn’t super scrubby it was just a travel body wash I used up while I was away.

Repurchase: No

By/ Rosie Jane Everyday Body Wash in Wake the F*ck Up this smelled nice but it wasn’t great it took a lot to work up a nice lather. And it didn’t leave that super clean feeling.

Repurchase: No, but I do have a second one

Perfume (6)

Juicy Couture Gold Perfume I really liked this it is very warm and sweet not so great for the summer but not overwhelming either.

Repurchase: Yes

YSL Black Opium Illicit Green Perfume this was fine I don’t really have any strong memories of it.

Repurchase: No

FCS Perfume Oil in Afternoon Delight this was fine. I am just trying to move through them. This was very bright and summery, but worn off quickly.

Repurchase: No

Hermes Un Jardin Sur Le Nil Perfume didn’t like this smelled too fancy.

Repurchase: No

Viva La Juicy Perfume this is pretty much my signature scent so this will always be in my collection in some form.

Repurchase: Yes

Atelier Cologne Clementine California meh this in a dab style the scent did come across it was too light I have had this as a spray and it is better that way.

Repurchase: No

Haircare (2)

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum I finished this up on vacation but lost the picture of it. I really like this it is super glossy and shiny and a little goes a long way.

Repurchase: Yes

Matrix Unbreak My Blonde Shampoo I used this after most of my bleach appointments for the past year or so I think it helped make my hair stronger but it is hard to say really.

Repurchase: Maybe

Declutter (1)

Colourpop Crème Gel Liner in Jubilee this broke so that was the end of that I like it while I had it I love red eyeliners. These Colourpop ones are cheap and come in a ton of fun colors.


Total This Month: 33

Total: 163

Approx Value This Month: $368.89

Approx Paid This Month: $47.13

Approx Total Value: $1635.27

Approx Total Paid: $305.02

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Macy’s Beauty Box July 2023

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.


Half repeats half new things lets get into it.

Buxom Plump Shot Collagen Infused Lip Serum

Full Size: 4 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $7

This stings quite a bit, I do not like that. It isn’t sticky so I guess that is good but ow.

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

Full Size: 250 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $4.08

This is a good product it is just too heavy for my hair.

Sun Bum Daily Sunscreen Moisturizer

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $19.99

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $6

I am allergic to the Sun Bum sunscreens but my girlfriend is going to be happy to have a new face sunscreen.

Mac Turquatic Fragrance Blend

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $67

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.01

This smells nice very unisex. You can really smell it as a blend rather then a typical perfume.

Elizabeth Arden Prevage City Smart DNA Enzyme Complex

Full Size: 40 ml

Full Size Cost: $72

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $9

I have no idea what this line is supposed to do but I just use it when I have it is always tiny I use it up and move on.

Tony Moly I’m Aloe Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 Mask

Full Size Cost: $3.75

I like these they are good sheet masks they are moisturizing.

Small Pouch

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $1

This is ugly to me I won’t use this.


Really not a box for me 4 of 7 items I won’t use at all.

Total Value: $32.84

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 1

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 5

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup