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Walmart Summer 2018 Beauty Box Subscription Review

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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.  There are two categories of boxes “Trendsetter” which you receive if you provide a birth date that has you aged at under 35 and “Classic” if you provide a birth date that has you aged above 35.

So uh WordPress has completely changed how posts are written and formatted so please bear with me while I learn the new formatting. Things may look a little odd for a few posts while I figure it out. Normally I would spend more time trying to figure it out but I am on a but of a time crunch with homework and posting right now. My grandmother passed away last week and I have been sad and busy with that so I’m a little off in general right now so bear with guys.

Walmart Summer 2018 Beauty Box

Garnier Skin Active Soothing 3 in 1 Moisturizer Day/Night Mask

Full Size: 200 ml

Full Size Cost: $9.96

Sample Size: 5 ml

Total Value: $0.25

Garnier Skin Active Rose Soothing Mask

As we all know now I am allergic to roses so this will be getting passed along. This is a really nice one time use sample though these are the kinds of things I like to toss in my travel bags for like a trip in case my skin freaks out or something.

Garnier Whole Blends Oat Delicacy Shampoo

Full Size: 370 ml

Full Size Cost: $3.47

Total Value: $0.09

Sample Size: 10 ml

Garnier Whole Blends Oat Delicacy Conditioner

Full Size: 370 ml

Full Size Cost: $3.47

Sample Size: 10 ml

Total Value: $0.09

Garnier Whole Blends Oat Delicacy Shampoo and Conditioner

I have gotten a few of these samples before and I hate this it makes my hair feel like straw. Maybe if you have fine hair this would work but I don’t have fine hair and this absolutely makes my hair feel terrible.

Garnier Fructis Damage Repairing Treat 1 Minute Hair Mask + Papaya Extract

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $2.99

Sample Size: 12 ml

Total Value: $0.36

Garnier Fructis Damage Repairing Treatment

Village Naturals Aches + Pains Cold & Allergy Relief Mineral Bath Soak

Full Size: 12 x 2 oz

Full Size Cost: $13.95

Sample Size: 2 oz

Total Value: $1.16

Village Naturals Cold and Allergy Mineral Bath Soak

I love these like one time use mineral soaks because I don’t take a ton of baths so like it is nice to not have to save anything. Also lemon and ginger sounds heavenly I am not a huge eucalyptus fan and most soaks are eucalyptus.  The back says to take this on vacation to combat the allergy/cold symptoms you can get when traveling. I think that is brilliant because I always get a cold when I go on vacation so if I like this I will definitely pick up more. The amazon link (Only place I could find it) sells these packs which is nice.

Kleenex Wet Wipes

Full Size: 25 wipes

Full Size Cost: $2.76

Sample Size: 8 wipes

Total Value: $0.88

Kleenex Wet Wipes

These are always useful and I didn’t realize how cheap their individually wrapped wipes are. I love individually wrapped wipes because they are so easy to just grab one or two to take with you when you know you are going to be gross all day like at a festival or a theme park. I like to feel fresh when I am out all day.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating 100% Hydrogel Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $2.50

Sample Size: 1 mask

Total Value: $2.50

Neutrogena Hydrating Hydro Boost Hydrogel Mask

Full size product in the box this is worth half the box you can’t beat that. This is a very hydrating gel mask I am excited to use it.

Love when we get full size products to me the soak is full size even though technically it isn’t. Even the wipes are kind of full size because that how many wipes you get when you would buy a travel size and pay 4x what it is actually worth. This felt like a really good box even if it felt a little Garnier heavy and had a really low value. Since I will definitely use up most of the products I am happy with my $5 spend.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $5.33

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 0

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 3

Perfume: 0

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3 (1 if we are being really strict)

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 4 (6 if we are being really strict)

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Sephora Play! July 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Sephora Play!

Cost: $10.00 monthly + tax

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month our favorite money sucking store Sephora sends out a curated box of higher end samples to try out.  Every month you receive 5 samples and a perfume sample.  The boxes are customized with a few different variations being sent out each month.

There is a small survey that Sephora has you take that helps Sephora curate a box to your needs. There is also a card included in the box for a complimentary mini makeover (which are complimentary any way so I don’t really get that) and 50 extra points if you purchase something in store.

Everything about this post is going to be kinda shitty and subdued. It is not a good day for me.

Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $40

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $4

This does not smell good for starters. I don’t really love Josie Maran products.  This actually sunk into my skin really nicely and didn’t leave me feeling greasy. To be honest though I have so many face creams that this one is just pulling me to use it as hand cream because I like how it made my hands feel after I applied it so that is what I am going to do with it because I make my own rules.

Rahua Freestyle Texturizer

Full Size: 105 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $1.62

I rarely use texturizers and when I do I only use sprays so this cream one I’ll never use.

Caudalíe Vinoperfect Essence

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $1.40

I have the matching serum to this so I am going to pair these and see what kind of results I can get from them using a matching “system”.

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Deep Dive Makeup Removing Gel Cleanser

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 7.5 ml

Value: $1.25

This smells just like the mist which I love it smells so good and spa like and really makes me happy. I have to go away for the week for a funeral so I am going to take this cleanser so I can have a little happy scent boost at the end of the day.

Fresh Sugar Advanced Therapy in Dream

Full Size: 4.3 g

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 2.2 g

Value: $13.30

I only like the advanced therapy line of their balms because the other ones are super messy on the lips but this is nice and sheer pink so it should work out fine. I also always love the packaging because it feels like metal and the cap screws on. This is also a great size compared to everything else so far. Swatched Below.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush in Paaarty

Full Size: 5.6 g

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $7.77

Two Tarte products that it kinda interesting. I don’t use blush but this is a pretty light pink. Swatched Below.

You can barely see either of these shades on me sorry. These colors are just very light.

I feel like the sizes and value really sucked this month. I’m not unhappy with the products just the sizes they are extra tiny this month.

Total Value: $29.34

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

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Ipsy July 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy Bag

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 I don’t make any money or anything it’s just one beauty junkie to another.

We got this really shiny holographic blue bag it is really pretty and has a white zipper with a rubber pull.

Wander Beauty Glowtion

Full Size: 32.2 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $5.28

Considering how small this sample is it is worth more then I would have guessed. Now the full size comes with a highlighter as well but the sample does not. There was not alot in this tube I have used it twice and I think I have 1 maybe 2 more uses left in the tube.  As far as glowy lotions go this is not that great it does make my skin look healthy but it is pretty tacky and not overly glowy.  My skin also doesn’t feel clogged or gross after but I prefer my Glamglow lotion to this by far.

Mellow Matte Lipstick in Candy Floss

Full Size: 3.8 g

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 3.8 g

Value: $15

I am not even taking the plastic off this I know I won’t use it.  This is a Barbie neon pink lipstick like the label color. I hear good things about these lipsticks but I have never been sent a color I would ever wear.

Ofra Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Exquisite

Full Size: 4 g

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 4 g

Value: $12

This is not super pigmented it really needs to be build up and I like more strong black shade. I haven’t had huge luck with Ofra shadows they aren’t bad but they are not my favorite either. I find them to have too much fall out through out the day. Swatched Below.

Sugar Stroke of Genius Heavy-Duty Khol Eyeliner in 03 Green Light

Full Size: 1.2 g

Full Size Cost: $13.99

Sample Size: 1.2 g

Value: $13.99

This seems to be out of stock and I can only find it in black which really sucks because I really liked this alot. I love khol eyeliners and this went on so smooth and creamy but stayed pigmented and didn’t smudge in my waterline. I hope I can find more because I really liked this alot. Swatched Below.

You can really see the lack of pigment in the eyeshadow.

Z Skin Acne Spot Treatment

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $17

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $5.67

I have been really on the hunt for a new spot treatment and have been really curious about Z skin for awhile so I am super happy with this sample. Can’t wait to see what kind of results I can get.  Z Skin is a herbal and organic skincare company with a few different lines  for acne, anti aging and so on.

I was really happy with this month’s bag more happy then I was with this month’s Boxycharm, which is double the cost.  I am so happy with the eyeliner and getting 3 full size products.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $51.94

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 4

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 2

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