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Macy’s Beauty Box April 2020 Subscription Box Review

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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 (sometimes $10), 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.

The cool thing about the coupon is that it is good in stores and online also Macy’s does have sales and $5 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 it is still basically free.

I am really losing track of what day or even what month it is at this point its wild. How is everyone doing? What is everyone up to? I literally can not concentrate on anything it is a struggle.

Pearl and Pink Glitter Barrettes

Full Size: 2 clips

Full Size Cost: $7.26

Sample Size: 2 clips

Value: $7.26

To me this seems like a super young thing to include in this box but I know they are super in style right now just not my style. The set I linked too includes that pink one in this set but not the pearl one. I’m sure these can be found for way cheaper. It is sorta weird because these visually look super cheap but they actually feel really well made is that that like the style? Please enlighten me.

Ahava Time to Clear Purifying Mud Mask

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $35

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $7

Not one of my favorites this is a pretty generic mud mask it doesn’t really do anything special compared to any other generic mud mask.

Elizabeth Arden Retinol Capsules

Full Size: 30 capsules

Full Size Cost: $48

Sample Size: 7 capsules

Value: $11.20

I like these for travel super convenient I don’t find them irritating at all but I never get the chance to use them long enough to know if it is really doing anything or not but I like it and will use them.

Lancome Idole Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $96

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $9.60

Such a cute little bottle! I don’t like the way this perfume smells but I have a close family friend that is just going to love everything about this can’t wait to give it to her. This is a very heavy floral scent with some sweeter notes.

Coach for Men Cologne

Full Size: 40 ml

Full Size Cost: $54

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $2.70

A nice smelling cologne for me to pass on. I really like that they usually include a men’s cologne it costs them legit nothing and makes the box feel so much more inclusive.

Coach Dreams Perfume

Full Size: 40 ml

Full Size Cost: $62

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.86

This is orangey and sweet and right up my alley.

Pur Lit Mist Illuminating Setting Spray

Full Size: 118 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 1.8 ml

Value: $0.37

This is so tiny it is 1 maybe 2 uses. They really could have made this like a 5 ml tester really. I normally really hate illuminating mists but since this is only 1 or 2 uses I am just going to chuck it in my travel stuff and use it up at some unknown time in the future. Really disappointing.

Coola Sunless Tan Anti-Aging Face Serum

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $54

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $10.80

Now this is the kind of thing I would normally never use but since I am missing all the sun I would normally get in April and potential what I would get in May too I can see myself trying this and hoping it isn’t a disaster. Since it is also supposed to be anti-aging it intrigues me more because even if it ends up looking crazy maybe I will still be getting benefits.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $79

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $26.33

The vinoperfect line legit does nothing for my skin but my gf loves it and really sees overall improvement in her skin so this will go off to her. Proof that everything works different for everyone because we actually very similar skin types.

I love that there is always so much and such variety in my Macy’s box I really think its my favorite maybe tied for first with Boxycharm just because Boxy is always all full sizes.

Total Value: $77.12

Skincare: 4

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 3

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 8

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Ipsy April 2020 Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy Bag

Cost: $12 monthly, $132 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 300 points and 1000 points. You can get around 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.

You can now customize your bag and pick out one sample per month that will get to be in your bag which is a pretty nice change even though it came with a price increase.

I was surprised this showed up so early this month with everything going on I am really not sure if or when anything will be showing up.

The bag is very springy and the pull is made of wood which is really cute.

Space Case Bronzer in Fakecation On Mars

Full Size: 3.5 g

Full Size Cost: $9

Sample Size: 2.5 g

Value: $6.43

So Space Case doesn’t have any bronzers on their site but all their face products are the same weight and price so I based it off of the blushes. This is a really smooth bronzer but the color is just really weird. It is very warm and very orange. I don’t know that this will work for me but the packaging is so cute that I want to try.

Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Salt

Full Size: 246 ml

Full Size Cost: $53

Sample Size: 40 ml

Value: $8.62

So this will be my third jar of this product. This is like a two or three times a year product for me because I have dry hair and don’t use alot of styling products so I don’t get so much build up on my scalp. This will scrub your scalp and get it super like actually squeaky clean. It is very drying to your hair though like I am very careful to make sure it only stays on my roots and scalp and doesn’t get on the rest of my hair. This jar at this size legit last me a year because I need it so infrequently. Really good product and it smells nice and salty and beachy too.

Helios Luminor Nail Polish in Livin’ Lovely

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $12.50

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $12.50

I don’t ever wear nail polish but this is a super pretty dusty mauve that I will probably throw on my toys once and then it will sit in my dark cabinet for the rest of its life with the rest of the polish I own and don’t use lol.

Sugar Wingman Waterproof Microliner in 01 I’ll Be Black

Full Size: 0.55 ml ?

Full Size Cost: $15.99

Sample Size: 1.6 ml

Value: $15.99 ?

I have alot of confusion with this product. It is sold out and has a different name on the website so I don’t know if that is old packaging or this is old packaging. It also says that the full size is 0.55 ml (which is tiny) and this says it contains 1.6 ml, so I am guessing that is a typo and that this is a full size. I like Sugar eyeliners but I have too many open right now just to swatch a black liner.

Glossier Priming Rich Moisturizer

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $35

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $10.50

This is the item I chose this month, Glossier is a brand I always want to try but never want to take the risk in purchasing. This feels so luxurious on my skin. It is so smooth and feels so nice. It is scented though which may bother some people but it is a really clean scent that I happen to like. This is a really thick smooth primer and moisturizer combined. The most exciting thing in this months bag.

Other then the Glossier and the scrub the bag was just ok for me this month. But it was nice to have mail despite all that is going on.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $54.04

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 3

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 3

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Macy’s Beauty Box March 2020 Subscription Box Review

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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 (sometimes $10), 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.

The cool thing about the coupon is that it is good in stores and online also Macy’s does have sales and $5 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 it is still basically free.

So I wasn’t charged and didn’t get a box last month no real idea why but back to getting them I suppose not really sure what happened there. Boy is there an interesting assortment of items this month. Also unlike normal there is barely any skincare. What an odd thing for Macy’s.

Beauty by Popsugar Be Racy Liquid Velvet Lip in Berry Nice

Full Size: 0.12 oz

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 0.085 oz

Value: $17

I have a lot of moral issues with this brand and I want to start off with that because I feel it is really important and I don’t feel like this brand is above board. Starting with the smaller issue first their packaging is so deceptive. This is more than half the amount in the full size and this tube is about 1 inch tall. Their packaging for their products is big and makes it look like you are getting alot of product when you really aren’t. Granted that can be a personal problem because as consumers we should be reading the listed amounts so we know what we are paying for. The larger issue here is and i have seen this first hand because of where I work. Their products with SPF obviously expire, and they would have vendors come in and put labels over the expired expiration dates with new non expired dates. What the actual fuck. Now my managers at least are good people and we would take those products off the shelf because they are expired but what about all the places where they didn’t? I would never suggest anyone buy anything from this brand because that is shady as hell and potential dangerous to some one who thinks they are getting an SPF protection but it is actually expired and not giving them protection.

This is a very red toned berry and it is patchy. Swatched Below.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof Bronzer in Park Ave Princess

Full Size: 9 g

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 1 g

Value: $3.33

I don’t love this bronzer. It is very shimmery and very light. I will probably just use this up when I do other peoples makeup and need a bronzer for more fair toned people. This really is nothing that impressive or special. Swatched Below.

Urban Decay Stay Naked Vice Lip Chemistry in 21

Full Size: 4 ml

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 0.4 ml

Value: $2.20

I have a full size of this in a different shade and I don’t love them. I hate how finger prints get all over the packaging. It is also really uneven when you apply it it stains different parts of your lips different colors and it tastes weirdly chemically. This shade is a much prettier red shade then the shade I have I will give it that. Swatched Below.

Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $5

I don’t love Lancome mascara they sorta feel heavy and make my eyes a bit itchy but this is a really big volumizing mascara.

Tony Moly Peach Punch Cleansing Tissue

Full Size: 30 wipes

Full Size Cost: $7

Sample Size: 8 Wipes

Value: $1.87

I am always happy to have a new travel pack of wipes. I don’t love the cleanser from this range it is a bit stripping but it smells nice. I anticipate these wipes to be the same.

Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Garden

Full Size: 75 ml

Full Size Cost: $122

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.44

Way to heavy of a floral scent for me. If you like florals this one is for you.

Calvin Klein CK Everyone

Full Size: 97.6

Full Size Cost: $67

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $0.82

This is a unisex cologne but it reminds me just a bit to much of Aqua di Gio to want to wear it myself. It smells really nice though.

Twelvenyc Makeup Must Have Set

Eyelash Curler

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $1

Reusable Makeup Remover Cloths

Full Size: 6 rounds

Full Size Cost: $8.29

Sample Size: 3 Cloths

Value: $4.15

So this little set is was made for this box by TwelveNYC which private labels alot of beauty tools and promo items for all sorts of brands like Macy’s, Urban Outfitters, Make Up For Ever, etc. So this doesn’t have a listed value, it wasn’t even included on the card so I just estimated.

The eyelash curler feels exactly the same as the one I bought at the Dollar Tree so there’s that. The cloths feel exactly like my Makeup Eraser, they are super soft and I will happily use them to take off eye makeup.

Total Value: $37.81

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 4

Tools: 2

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 3

Sample: 5

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