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Macy’s Beauty Box March 2019 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.

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 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 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.

Super early with the bag this month Macy’s good job!

This bag is like the weirdest thing. it has the feel of like those puffy winter ski jackets but then the shiny outside is like plastic feeling. It is so weird. Their bags are rarely logical. I was pretty happy with the contents of this bag so lets get into it.

Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder

Full Size: 28 g

Full Size Cost: $39

Sample Size: 3.5 g

Value: $4.88

To start the sifter on mine was useless I had to pull it out to use this the 3 holes were too small to allow this pretty densely packed powder to get through. I don’t know how I feel about this powder it weirdly looks and feels really nice on my skin if I am not wearing foundation but it looked very heavy on when I had foundation on but it was also a foundation I don’t love so not the fairest test ever. It also doesn’t make my skin feel very soft and smooth like I want a powder to. It did make my makeup last longer though.

Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Peeling Gel

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $48

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $7.20

So by now every one knows or maybe should know these peeling gels it is just the product balling up it isn’t actually your skin its the stuff in it that gives you a chemical exfoliation that you see results from pretty quickly. I have like played with some stuff from the firmx line that really seems like it does work but like one little test area is hardly enough to forma an opinion so I am happy to have a product of my own to try out.

Pitera SK-II Facial Treatment Essence

Full Size: 75 ml

Full Size Cost: $99

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $39.60

I am always amazed at how freaking expensive this essence is. I have tried a tiny sample of this before i can’t remember is it was Macy’s that sent it or if it was Sephora either way I don’t feel like it did anything at all but this is almost half the full size so I am game to try it on a longer term to see if maybe then I get results this should be enough for at least a month maybe more. I know this is supposed to be like a miracle for your skin but I didn’t really see anything.

Stila Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow in Fairy Tail

Full Size: 4.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 4.5 ml

Value: $24

I can’t believe we got a full size of this. I love these and I love the Shimmer & Glows but it pains me to spend $24 on them which is why I only have like 3 of them. These are just such a gorgeous easy way to do glitter. They go on perfectly and easily is you want to but the edge of it in a bit not problems they don’t transfer or flake or fallout they are just glittery shimmery perfection

This looks awful swatched I know but the camera just can’t capture it well because it is a duochrome so you need he movement and real life to be able to see its true beauty. Fairy Tail is a that olivey/antique gold base with a lavendar glitter that shifts green and gold. It is super pretty on. I am so happy to have another on of these to add to my collection.

Skin Glow by Skin Gym All Natural Rose Quartz Hydra Gel Eye Mask

Full Size: 1 pair

Full Size Cost: $5

Sample Size: 1 pair

Value: $5

This has actual rose in it (lots of this that are rose clay or rose quartz end up having no rose in it) so I can’t try these. Nice that it is a full size though. I would have liked to try them though the shape with being thinner and the hearts on the end actually looks like it would fit my eyes well.

Alien by Thierry Mugler Perfume

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $84

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $3.36

I don’t like the Mugler perfumes they are all too perfumey and heavy for my tastes.

Alien Man by Thierry Mugler Cologne

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $68

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.63

I kinda love that they throw in the cologne version of the perfumes they send. One it is way more inclusive for any guys that may be subscribe. Two theres pplenty of girls who like more masculine scents and three I like having them to give to my dad or my gf they are nice extra treats.

Macy’s has kinda become my favorite of all my boxes because they are just killing it with the sizes and types of products they are sending and I kinda like the wierd quirky totally makes no sense items like the underwear and pastys cuz its funny even if I won’t use them.

This month had me at the Stila glitter they could have just sent me that and I would have been happy.

Total Value: $85.67

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

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Boxycharm February 2019 Subscription Box Review

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Boxycharm

Cost: $21

Cycle: Every Month

What is it:

Boxycharm sends out 4 to 5 full size  items every month which makes it really unique among the  boxes I subscribe to.  It is a nice change to get all full size products especially for the reasonable price of $21 which is usually less then the cost of one item in the box.

If you would like to subscribe you can use my referral link HERE. I don’t get anything other then points but would really appreciate it but do as you feel comfortable you are also welcome to use the link in the header that leads to the regular homepage.

You can also review your products and get “charms” which are their versions of points that you can use as money off in their shop.

Another month with a travel size product but it is my favorite product we got this month. I don’t kow but this box felt a little thrown together like there was no theme or thought this month I am hoping next month is better I have been a bit uninspired by Boxycharm lately I feel like I never get the items I want and its just eh stuff.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Full Size: 8 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

This has super nice packaging! I love the metal tube and its weighty which makes it really feel nice and lux. I don’t think I have ever tried this because I don’t buy mascara because I am always getting it free.

Nudestix Magnetic Luminous Eyecolor in Copper Foil

Full Size: 3 g

Full Size Cost: $24

I love their lip products but I had ever tried one of their eye products it is a gorgeous color and finish but it felt a little heavy on the eyes and wasn’t the easiest to blend out. Swatched Below.

Pretty Vulgar Shimmering Swan Highlighter in 127 Sparkling Sass

Full Size: 5.7 g

Full Size Cost: $32

I am going to start with the fact that this in so incredibly overpriced for what it is. I love the look of Pretty Vulgar packaging it speaks to me on every aesthetic level but the feel of the packaging is very cheap and flimsy and the products are just ok they are not worth the price they charge for them . I was hoping for the other shade because this is a little dark for me but I think it will work in the summer when I have a tan.

Touch in Sol No Poreblem Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $18

I didn’t love this primer when I had a sample of it I found that it like balled up on my skin. This packaging is so cute though and feels so nice in my hand and with a pump rather then a squeeze tube it seems to come out alot thinner. So I will give this another go and see if it works out better for me.

Sol de Janeiro Coco Cabana Cream

Full Size: 2.5 oz

Full Size Cost: $20

I really wanted this so I am glad I got it. This is the one travel sized item that we got. Anyway this smells so amazing it is supposed to be like coconut sugar and it is it smells like coconuts and cookies and slightly sunscreeny in a good way I love the way this smells I am sad that a full size is $45 because I can’t imagine spending that much on lotion. It is also super moisturizing and feels so nice.

The only thing I was really excited about was the lotion. The mascara will get used but the lotion was the main thing for me this month. I am really not lucking out with Boxycharm lately.

Total: $118

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Macy’s Beauty Box February 2019 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.

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 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 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 weirdly like the bag this month it isn’t fully my style but it has the smoothest and softest feeling patent vinyl I have ever felt and all I want to do is pet it. They picked really pretty shiny red lips as the Valentine’s day bag and the back is like a bubblegum shade.

I can already tell this is going to be a really good value for this bag.

Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask

Full Size: 30 ml (travel size)

Full Size Cost: $13

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $13

I feel like I get so many freaking Orgins masks. And they take so long to get through. I legit try to do at least 1-2 masks a week and if you follow my empties you see how few masks I am able to get through it is nuts. This is a retexturizing mask which I am pretty interested in can always appreciate some help with the texture of my skin.

Beauty Blender Micro Mini

Full Size: 2 sponges

Full Size Cost: $18

Sample Size: 1 sponge

Value: $9

I like the micro mini sponges they are really nice for like cleaning up mistakes and blending out harsh edges for like highlight and eyeshadow that’s what I use them for. They are so so soft and squishy.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in American Doll

Full Size: 3.1g

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 3.1g

Value: $20

I am so surprised to see a full sized ABH liquid lipstick in here. Excited though I have wanted to try these but didn’t want to spend the $20 dollars. I really liked it to. It is dry but not as uncomfortable as alot of liquid lipsticks can be, my tolerance for a dry liquid lip is high thought. This stayed on nicely and didn’t crack off or flake or wear weird. It also made my teeth look super white it is one of those really red reds that does that.

Clinique High Impact Mascara in 01 Black

Full Size: 7 ml

Full Size Cost: $19

Sample Size: 3.5 ml

Value: $9.50

I don’t like this mascara I have used it a few times. It just does nothing for my lashes like for that natural of a look why bother and it takes all the curl out of my lashes too. This just isn’t a great mascara in my opinion and I’ll be passing this on I have enough mascara I like and want to try that I don’t need a mascara I don’t like.

YSL Black Opium Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $94

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $2.26

This is a really warm and sweet but complex feminine fragrance. I like it enough to wear it but not enough to ever buy it.

Fashion Forms Disposable Breast Petals

Full Size: 3 pairs

Full Size Cost: $6.99

Sample Size: 1 pair

Value: $2.33

Such a weird thing to get in this box. Like I have no idea when I would need a product like this… So odd.

Dermablend Loose Setting Powder

Full Size: 28 g

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 3 g

Value: $3.12

This is a really fine but heavy powder that does alot of blurring. I have a few samples of this that will probably take me years to get through.

High value you box with lots of really good sizes in it this month I am super happy with this box this month. I love the lipstick which is worth more then what I paid for the box so I am really happy this was a good month despite the weird addition of pasties.

Total Value: $59.21

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 3

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 2

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