Tag: Macy’s

Macy’s Beauty Box November 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (that used to it) 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 month was a YSL takeover so everything was YSL in the box. We were supposed to get two little mini bottles of perfume but I had that little card again saying they had to replace something so I ended up with a second lipstick instead.

YSL Y EDP Cologne

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $125

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.50

Broken record here but I love that they include a men’s cologne and not just women’s fragrance. This smells pretty nice.

YSL Libre EDT Perfume

Full Size: 90 ml

Full Size Cost: $112

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.49

I usually don’t like the perfume samples that are scent but this has notes or orange blossom which I really like so I am game to give this one a go.

YSL Mon Paris EDP Perfume

Full Size: 90 ml

Full Size Cost: $128

Sample Size: 7.5 ml

Value: $10.67

This is such a classic staple scent and I have never tried it before so I am really excited to have this adorable little bottle to try out.

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Oil-in-Stick Hydrating Lipstick Balm

Full Size: 3.2 g

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 1 g?

Value: $11.88

Ii have definitely received this this product in this shade from Macy’s before. I hate that it doesn’t have the size or shade on this. I think it Rouge Tuxedo but I don’t really know. This is very slippy and very shiny not my preferred format of a lipstick but I have 2 now. Swatched Below.

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Satin Lipstick

Full Size: 3.8 g

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 1 g?

Value: $10

Another shiny lipstick this is more a traditional satin rather then glossy but still not my thing. This shows up alot pinker then I expected from the the tube.

YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Radical

Full Size: 7.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $7.73

Cool a mascara so exciting. it has a very standard straight brush with natural bristles. It doesn’t seem like it will be worth $29 dollars.

YSL Pure Shots Night Reboot Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $88

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $20.53

Super expensive anti aging serum this is what I am here for. This is probably my favorite thing in the bag this month.

Well I am happy with some of the things in this bag. I think I would have prefered just all little mini bottles of all their fragrances and got like a little scent library to try out Kinda like they did with the Jo Malone box but that is just my two scents.

Total Value: $63.80

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 3

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 3

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 7

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Macy’s Beauty Box September 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (that used to it) 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.

Wow Macy’s came super early this month.

Tony Moly I’m Lavender Sheet Mask

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $3

Basic sheet mask these are a good affordable sheet mask option.

Clarins Extra-Firming Energy Day Cream

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $88

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $8.80

Cute little day cream. Super tiny though this is like 3 uses tops. Kinda annoying.

Mineral Fusion Nail Lacquer in Sea Salt

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $8.99

This is a much prettier color on then in the bottle it is like a beigey pink, but this polish is awful. It is really streaky the brush is too big and bendy and picks up to much paint. It takes forever to dry and needs a ton of coats to look smooth. This is going right in the trash it is awful.

Carolina Herrera Very Good Girl

Full Size: 80 ml

Full Size Cost: $132

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.48

These perfumes are way to strong for my liking but my mom liked it.

Carolina Herrera Bad Boy Le Parfum

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $108

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $1.62

I still love that they include a male cologne sample in every box it makes is so inclusive and costs them nothing.

Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey

Full Size: 0.07 oz

Full Size Cost: $17

Sample Size: ?

Value: $8?

I hate this lipstick I have always hated it I think its so patchy I don’t love the color or the feel it is an overhyped lip balm. But it is nice so see Macy’s include this currently hard to get because it went viral on TikTok item. Swatched Below.

Bare Minerals Mineralist Lip Gloss Balm in Sincerity

Full Size: 0.13 oz

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 0.06 oz

Value: $9.23

I am fairly certain I am not going to like this. It is a sticky lip gloss. It is a pretty shade not too different from Black Honey to be honest.

Black Honey on top

Sincerity on the bottom

Well there was alot in this bag but nothing to particularly thrill me.

Total Value: $42.12

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

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Macy’s Beauty Box July 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (that used to it) 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.

Hey we got a bag this month, it has been awhile and the bag is cute!

Versace Dylan Turquoise

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $84

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $1.68

I normally save these for travel and stuff but I think this perfume smells so good I am probably just gona use it right now and enjoy it. It is very summer and fruity but fancy.

Clinique Moisture Surge 100h Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $14

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $14

This is just a very nice light gel moisturizer nothing special but definitely feels nice on. I really don’t believe the 100h claims that feels so ridiculous and over dramatic.

Shiseido Ultimate Protector Lotion SPF 50+

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $49

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $2.29

This is one of my favorite sunscreens every. It is light it isn’t sticky or weird feeling it literally feels like nothing and doesn’t break me out or give me and allergic reaction. I wish it wasn’t $49 because I would buy it all the time but it is so expensive for something I would go through pretty quickly because a little does not go along way with this product but it is so damn good.

Coola Sun Silk Drops SPF 30

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $46

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7.67

This is a sunscreen that has always intrigued me but again pricey so I never want to buy it. The packaging I love it is so pretty and it feels so nice in my hand it is heavy glass but has that soft touch on it and the dropper is convenient.

Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Smoothing Anti-Frizz Blowout Butter

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 25 ml

Value: $5.67

Alterna products are really hit or miss for me I rarely heat style my hair let alone blow it out so I don’t know if I will end up keeping this.

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Oil-in-Stick Hydrating Lipstick Balm in Rouge Tuxedo

Full Size: 3.2 g

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 1.5 g?

Value: $17.81

This is very comfortable but it also is very slippy and this is a very bright color to have in that texture. It is a really pretty color but I don’t know how much use I will get out of it. I hate how secretive these luxury brands are with the size of their products like just let me know how much product I am getting with out having to do a bunch of research and guessing.

Grande Cosmetics Grande Lips Hydrating Lip Plumper in Clear

Full Size: 2.48 ml

Full Size Cost: $27

Sample Size: 1 ml?

Value: $10.89

I have tried these before they are nice but like not worth the high price for the little amount of product. Stick with the lash and brow serums that actually do something.

Well it was a nice mix of things this month but the sizes are very small.

Total Value: $60.01

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

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