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Macy’s Beauty Box October 2024

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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.

Well i just was busy and had some hard times and just didn’t feel like reviewing Macy’s for awhile, but I am back with it now.

Oil Absorbing Stone Roller

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $8.00

I didn’t think this would work but it totally did. What I didn’t love is it sorta left and orange powder on my face which I was not expecting at all. It was fine I was able to pat it out pretty easily but that was weird. It was also really easy to take apart to wash.

Nudestix Nudies Matte All Over Face Blush Color in Cherie

Full Size: 7 g

Full Size Cost: $35

Sample Size: 1.8 g

Value: $9

I don’t love the formula of this it goes on well and blends well but it is not long wearing. I have this in a different shade but i like this shade a lot more and it is alot more fall friendly.

Anastasia Brow Definer in Soft Brown

Full Size: 0.2 g

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 0.1 g

Value: $13

I don’t really use pencils like this i do my eyebrows rarely so I will pass this on also this color is too light for me.

Peter Thomas Roth Instant Firm No Filter Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7

This I am excited to try because I know the firming eye cream works. I am worried this won’t feel great on the skin though because the eye thing is really tacky and tight and heavy.

Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser

Full Size: 115 ml

Full Size Cost: $39

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $1.70

I don’t really like Clarins but this will get used.

Beauty Stat Universal C Skin Refiner

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14.17

I have definitely received this before and I think used it but really can’t remember at all. Also why is it so pricey.

Not the best box for sure.

Total Value: $52.87

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 3

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

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What’s In My Trash? April 2024

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Ugh I did so good in April like I got so below my starting number and was really seeing progress and then I bought sunscreen and it came with like a 40 piece free gift and not my item count is out of control.

Skincare (6)

Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum this was gritty I did not like it.

Repurchase: No

Clarins Double Serum Eye this is very oily and I don’t think it really is doing much.

Repurchase: No

BioBelle #staygorgeous Facial Mask this was not that impressive there are plenty of face masks just as affordable that are better.

Repurchase: No

Dr. Brandt Hyaluronic Facial Cream this was sticky and wasn’t that moisturizing.

Repurchase: No

Clinique Take the Day Off Makeup Remover Towelettes I do not like these wipes they are way to oily and leave me feeling super greasy.

Repurchase: No

Tony Moly I’m Lavender Sheet Mask this was hydrating and nice I liked it.

Repurchase: Maybe

Random (3)

Sephora Collection Clean Solid Deodorant Coconut I didn’t really like this the container sucked to use.

Repurchase: No

FCS OCD Hand Sanitizer in Keep the Wild in You this one smelled like a cocktail and I liked it.

Repurchase: Yes

FCS Mini Nod & Dream Oil in Time to Escape I didn’t totally love the scent but it was relaxing.

Repurchase: No

Home Scents (4)

Bath and Body Works Wallflower in Sweet Orange & Agave this had no scent at all.

Repurchase: No

Lucky Charms Tin Candle this had a really minimal scent throw I have one left and I can’t wait to be done with them.

Repurchase: No

Cowboy and Cricket Wax Melt in Wonder Wharf this really did smell like the board walk but not necessarily in the best kinda way its was more like when all the smells mix and you are like ew rather then beginning of the day when in smells fresh and good it was more like end of the night and you’re a little drunk lol.

Repurchase: No

VS Candle in Coco Chill I really didn’t like the scent of this I can’t describe it but it was bad to me.

Repurchase: No

Lip (3)

Trader Joe’s Moisturizing Lip Balm in Peaches & Cream these were really good lip balms I loved it the scent/flavor was good. It was balmy.

Repurchase: Yes

Carmex Lip Balm in Fresh Cherry this was fine I really prefer the original Carmex.

Repurchase: No

Vaseline Lip Therapy Cocoa Butter this was better then the rose one I liked it. I just went through these tubes so freaking fast.

Repurchase: Maybe

Makeup (1)

Pretty Vulgar Uncaged Eyeshadow Primer this has finally gone bad but I have had it and used it for so so long. It isn’t my favorite it is a little sticky but it works fine.

Repurchase: No

Lotion (2)

belif Aqua Bomb Hydrating Body Moisturizer this was so incredibly sticky and gross which is funny since it says not sticky on the front of the bottle.

Repurchase: No

Kopari Ultra Restore Body Butter this was fine nothing special a really light almost unnoticeable coconut scent.

Repurchase: No

Bodycare (3)

Repurchase: No, too expensive

Victoria Secret Satin Body Oil in Bombshell Seduction I just don’t care for this scent anymore but the oil is really nice it is a dry oil so you are glowy and moisturized but not sliding every where.

Repurchase: If I saw it in another scent

Lush Golden Wonder Bath Bomb this was a fun bath bomb great color really long lasting.

Repurchase: Maybe

By/ Rosie Jane Everyday Body Oil in Wake the F*ck Up I liked this oil it was good and it smelled good.

Repurchase: No, too expensive

Perfume (2)

YSL Mon Paris EDP Perfume I didn’t love this perfume and the bottle isn’t all that cute so this really didn’t do much for me.

Repurchase: No

FCS Shimmer Perfume Oil in Let’s Get Caked loved the scent hated that there were like literal giant craft sparkles in it that got everywhere.

Repurchase: Scent yes

Haircare (2)

Curlsmith Bond Curl Rehab Salve this did absolutely nothing for my hair and you have to leave it in for so long that is is kinda inconvenient.

Repurchase: No

Amika Fadeblock Pre-Shampoo Color Seal this feels like it protected my hair I saw a lot les color wash out at least. It smells like glue though.

Repurchase: Maybe

Declutter (3)

Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in Stepping Out this color looked horrible on me it blended in with my lip color and skin tone too much and just doesn’t look right on me.

Versace Dylan Turquoise this did not smell right on me it was far to  strong and like bright and fresh but in a bad way.

The Body Shop Body Butter in Coconut I could not stand the way this smells.

Considering just how many items I added I’m amazed any categories were able to be reduced.

Total This Month: 29

Total: 96

Approx Value This Month: $219.96

Approx Paid This Month: $58.65

Approx Total Value: $1029.73

Approx Total Paid: $289.37

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Macy’s Beauty Box December 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.

These pictures came out terrible but I have a cold and am not trying to retake them at all.

Tarte Sex Kitten Eyeliner in Black

Full Size: 2 g

Full Size Cost: $22

This is nice that we got a full size I just really don’t like this eyeliner it wears off in 3 seconds and it is not like deep black like I like.

Too Face Lip Injection Maximum Plump

Full Size: 4 g

Full Size Cost: $33

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $12.38

I just don’t really use lip plumpers and I definitely have recieved this so many times that I know I have one somewhere if I ever really wanted to use this. We see this same item pop up all the time like it is boring at this point.

Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $6

This is a good mascara it just makes my eyes itchy so another thing that is going to get passes along and another Macy’s repeat, multiple times over.

YSL Touche Eclat Blur Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $56

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $19.22

I want to say we have gotten this before and that I didn’t like it but I really can’t remember. This is like raved about but I feel like the gold glitter is just going to be not great when I try this.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primerizer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7

We see Smashbox primers all the time and 2 primers in one box is a bit annoying.

Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencil in Frosting

Full Size: 5 g

Full Size Cost: $6

I love these they work really great they stay on well they come in a ton of colors these I highly recommend.

YSL Libre Perfume

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $95

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $3.80

I used this before I didn’t like it but I feel compelled to give it another shot.

YSL L’Homme Cologne

Full Size: 40 ml

Full Size Cost: $72

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $2.16

Always love when they include Men’s colognes and I can share them.

Iridescent Makeup Bag

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $1

This is a super tiny makeup bag that you could legit get at the dollar store.

When I first opened this I was kinda excite because there was alot and stuff and a full size item but really this box was unimpressive it is so many repeats like almost everything to be honest.

Total Value: $79.56

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 6

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

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