Tag: Macy’s

Macy’s Beauty Box February 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: So Macy’s has hopped on the subscription box bandwagon and this is their first box. Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon, 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 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 (beauty ships free at Macy’s) also Macy’s does have sales and $5 dollar 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 that is still basically free.

So we have a valentinesish themed bag this month. It is cute but thin feeling and makes then noise crunchy noise when you touch it.

Even all the products are kinda pink.

Tarte Fake Awake Eye Highlight

Full Size: 0.007 oz

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 0.0035 oz

Value: $10

This is one of those brightening nude eyeliner type things. It seems to have a little glitter in it. It is just a standard automatic liner not my favorite style and it is a little stiff of a formula but seems like it will stay put in the waterline well.

It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser

Full Size: 148 ml

Full Size Cost: $25.46

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $3.44

Feel like groundhogs day here didn’t they send us something It Cosmetics last month? Any way I linked to the cleanser on QVC because it is cheaper and comes with their micellar water as well in a set so I mean way better deal.

Philosophy Ultimate Miracle Worker Fix

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $68

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $13.60

Oh more philosophy another thing they keep fucking sending. A travel size eye cream is always nice to have though.

Tony Moly I’m Real Rose Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $3

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $3

This I can’t use because I am allergic. So this will be passed along. It is a great addition to the box.

Dior Dior Addict Lip Glow in 001 Pink, 102 Matte Raspberry, 010 Holo Pink

Full Size: 3.52 g

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 3 x 0.3 g

Value: $8.69

Why is this lip balm so goddamn expensive I mean I knew it was expensive just wtf. I like that they gave use three different colors in three different finishes to try out. Look at the itty bitty adorable brush it comes with Squee.

Coach Floral Perfume

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $58

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $3.87

Very feminine smelling perfume. Coach is a nice perfume brand because they are not overly pricey.

Total: $42.60

I feel like I should be really excited about this month’s bag but I’m just not. I don’t even know why. This was a shitty post I’m sorry.

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Macy’s Beauty Box January 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: So Macy’s has hopped on the subscription box bandwagon and this is their first box. Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon, 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 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 (beauty ships free at Macy’s) also Macy’s does have sales and $5 dollar 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 that is still basically free.

 

Cute little Valentine’s Day themed bag but feels pretty cheapie compared to the other bags they have sent out, but the products are much better this month so that’s what really matters.

Philosophy Pure Grace Nude Rose Body Lotion

Full Size: 480 ml

Full Size Cost: $39

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $2.44

Oh good a rose scented lotion. I can’t do roses due to being allergic and pure grace smells so old and gives me a headache I am not even opening this. HARD PASS.

Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $23

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $4.60

This was so creamy like I was shocked by how creamy it was. I wouldn’t use this to remove makeup or if my skin was really greasy but I used this to help wash of a clay mask you know how hard those can be some times and this was so creamy and helped take the mask of gently with out all the pulling and rubbing. So I am on board for this I like this.

Ahava Dead Sea Water Mineral Hand Cream

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 40 ml

Value: $9.60

Great travel hand cream. Great size too. This has a light some what light salty smell but in a beach way not a salt shaker way. This isn’t greasy either.

Micheal Kors Sexy Ruby Perfume

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $92

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.30

This smells so sexy and bright I know that is a weird way to describe a perfume. I am rarely a fan of the perfume samples that are sent to me so it is nice to get one I can use.

Clinique + Johnathon Adler: Pop Lip Colour + Primer in Nude Pop

Full Size: 3.8 g

Full Size Cost: $15.40

Sample Size: 3.8 g

Value: $15.40

So this is weird I’m pretty sure this is full size but I cant find this anywhere for purchase the Johnathan Adler packaging looks different and doesn’t have this shade. I swear before Christmas I recall seeing this in a gift with purchase set you know the kinds that Clinique and Macy’s do all the time I have a feeling that is where this came from. I am still happy about a full size special collection lipstick it is just weird I can’t find it online. Swatched Below.

Smashbox Always On liquid Lipstick in Bawse

Full Size: 4 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: ?

Value: $8

No size listed I don’t get why smash box does that. This is a real red red I don’t wear alot of red but I always want to. Maybe I’ll work up the courage to try this out. rather then just have it look pretty in my vanity. Swatched Below.

Bawse on top, Nude Pop Below

Total: $42.34

The full size lipstick is a real score this month and makes the bag but this is the first month so far that I am genuinely happy and like my bag other then the one lotion I will use and enjoy everything in my bag. The only weird this I noticed is that it is super odd two lotions and two lip products so that half the bag is duplicate product types which is super damn odd.

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Macy’s Beauty Box December 2017 Subscription Box Review

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Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: So Macy’s has hopped on the subscription box bandwagon and this is their first box. Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon, 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 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 (beauty ships free at Macy’s) also Macy’s does have sales and $5 dollar 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 that is still basically free.

This was a really heavy duty bag that some one will love but me but some one.  I was pretty disappointed with some of the selections this month so let get to talking about it.

Nudestix Intense Matte Lip and Cheek Pencil in Belle

Full Size: 2.5 g + Case + Sharpener

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 2.5 g

Value: $20

So this is the Schrodinger’s Cat of samples here it both is and isn’t full size. The pencil is full size but the other items the sharpener ans case that would come with a full size purchase are not included. Now the case and sharpener for me add no value so I only knocked off $4 for personal preference. This is a lovely shade of dusty rose but a but more pink. I love Nudestix so this is super exciting and the best thing they have ever sent out.

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Concentrate Matrix

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $69

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $23

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This feels ok under the eyes it isn’t sticky but it isn’t super moisturizing or soft either. I don’t know if I like it as much as other eye creams I have tried.

Tory Burch My First Fragrance 

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $96

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.88

I don’t like the scent on this. I am really picky about the perfumes I like.

Chanel Hand Cream

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $50

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $5

This is terrible. It is heavily scented like old perfume that gave me such a headache and it is greasy and sticky. Not to mention I already used this up and I only used it three times on my hands. This is a ridiculous sample and one of the things I was not super pleased with this.

Peter Thomas Roth Cloud Cream

Full Size: 20 ml

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 7.5 ml

Value: $8.25

I have gotten this sample before in a Sephora Play box I believe. It is really light and water like. But kinda meh and unimpressive.

Mac Lip Intensity Lipstick Sampler

Full Size: 3.6 g

Full Size Cost: $21

Sample Size: 0.45 g

Value: $2.63

I can’t swatch these or they will go bad but this is an item that really pissed me off like really a sampler lipstick car I really expect better from a subscription box of any price range but especially from one that costs $15. They could have included a mac mini lipstick or some other type of product that wasn’t two lipsticks in one bag.

Total: $61.76

The value was really good this month but that is mostly from the Nudestix so if that wasn’t your cup of tea then this bag really kinda sucks. Luckily I love Nudestix so it was worth it for me.

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