Tag: macy's beauty bag

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

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Macy’s Beauty Box February 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.

This was a packed box for sure.

Lip Printed Reusable Makeup Wipes

Full Size: 7 Wipes

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 2 Wipes

Value: $5.72

These aren’t Makeup Eraser brand but I would bet money they were private labeled by them for Macy’s they feel the exact same. Makeup Eraser had a pattern like this at one point they are even trimmed and stitched exactly the same. So I am going to use a mini makeup eraser set as a value thing because they are identical. These aren’t my favorite things to remove my makeup with because I like to use makeup remover but they are super soft so I will use them with makeup removed even though that kinda stains them. I love getting reusable practical items in boxes.

Barbor Ampoule Concentrates Perfect Glow

Full Size: 14 ml/7 ampoules

Full Size Cost: $42.90

We have gotten sets like this from this brand at least 2 times before but they haven’t repeated the actual type so that is good. These are crazy expensive for something that you do have long enough to see lasting results. I don’t care for this packaging either I know it is supposed to be more hygienic and keep the ingredients fresher but I am always scared they are going to shatter when I open them and it is kinda wasteful.

Lancome Lash Idole Mascara

Full Size: 8 ml

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 2.5 ml

Value: $9.38

I don’t typically care for Lancome mascara they usually make my eyes a little itchy. So I am just going to pass this on to some one who I’m sure would be more excited to have it I have plenty of mascaras.

Paco Rabanne Fame Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $106

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $3.18

I am always struck by khow expensive Paco Rabanne Fragrances are. The bottles are super cute, I didn’t know that they made women’s perfume so I am excited to try this it has almost a spring vibe.

Nyx Butter Gloss in Creme Brulee

Full Size: 8 ml

Full Size Cost: $5

Sample Size: 4.7 ml

Value: $2.94

Everytime they do this it annoys me. This is a $5 lipgloss you can’t include the full size really making this mini size packaging has to cost more then just including a full size. These glosses are beloved I don’t care for them they are very sticky and not my thing. This color is also pretty milky pink.

Lorac Single Eyeshadow in Primrose

Full Size: 0.7 g

Full Size Cost: $8

Full size which is great I can’t find this shade but opal looks pretty similar. I am pretty sure I own this shade in a Lorac palette or something very similar so I don’t need it and I rarely use singles.

Mineral Fusion Nail Polish in Wine Not?

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $9.99

These nail polishes are really streaky and awful. This is also really brown for a wine shade.

Bobbi Brown Vitamin Enriched Eye Base

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $58

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $11.60

Well that is ridiculous price. This is giving Special moisurizer for your elbow vibes because why exactly do I need a special eye primer for under my eyes? Like I’m going to try it but like why that is so extra and ridiculous.

Well the value and variety were certainly there this month so I can’t really complain even if alot of the items weren’t to my particular taste.

Total Value: $93.71

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 4

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Macy’s Beauty Box January 2023

nightmareb4

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.

First box of the year not really that impressive at all.

Makeup Bag

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $1.25

This is literally something you can get at the Dollar Tree. I was even nice in my value and upped it to the new $1.25 price of the dollar tree but this is stiff and cheap quality.

Origins Ginzing Refreshing Eye Cream

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $37

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $12.33

I really don’t like this eye cream at all it is reflective and i don’t care for how it feels and my gf who isn’t too picky doesn’t really care for it either.

YSL L’Homme EDT

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $80

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.60

I don’t think I like this one but I like that they give a cologne and a perfume.

Naturally Serious Lemonaid Makeup Removing Cleansing Gel

Full Size: 120 ml

Full Size Cost: $19

Sample Size: 7.5 ml

Value: $1.19

This actually sounds like it would be really irritating I don’t know why anyone would want a lemon/acidic makeup remove. This would definitely be irritating to the eyes and if a makeup remover can’t remove my eye makeup it is pretty useless to me.

Lancome Renergie Lift Multi-Action Ultra SPF 30

Full Size: 2.5 oz

Full Size Cost: $163

Sample Size: 0.17 oz

Value: $11.08

I have used this before it is nice enough I don’t know that it is worth the $163 price this feels really basic.

Dr. Brandt Hyaluronic Facial Cream

Full Size: 50 g

Full Size Cost: $72

Sample Size: 7.5g

Value: $10.80

This will be nice I like hylauronic acid creams I find alot of them to be quite sticky so I will have to see if this one ends up being sticky.

Youth Haus Golden Glow Gold Face Mask

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $8.50

A fancy two piece mask I don’t find these to ever really fit me that well they are too big but cool the only full size thing in this box.

YSL Black Opium EDP

Full Size: 90 ml

Full Size Cost: $139

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.85

Really not a good box and last month wasn’t either I may end up canceling soon if it keeps going this way all the subscription boxes have really been going down hill the last year or two.

Total Value: $48.60

Skincare: 5

Makeup: 0

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup