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Sephora Play! January 2019 Subscription Box Review

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Sephora Play!

Cost: $10.00 monthly + tax

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month our favorite money sucking store Sephora sends out a curated box of higher end samples to try out.  Every month you receive 5 samples and a perfume sample.  The boxes are customized with a few different variations being sent out each month.

There is a small survey that Sephora has you take that helps Sephora curate a box to your needs. There is also a card included in the box for a complimentary mini makeover (which are complimentary any way so I don’t really get that) and 50 extra points if you purchase something in store.

Origins Clear Improvement Active Charcoal Mask

Full Size: 75 ml

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $5.20

This is a really good face mask I am just really really sick of seeing it in boxes I am pretty damn sure I have received the equivalent of a full size of this in like that past year or two. This is a good skin clearing mask nothing against it just would like to see something new or different

Smashbox Photofinish Primer Water

Full Size: 115 ml

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $1.39

I don’t like primer sprays I don’t see a whole lot of point in them but I will definitely use this as a setting/refreshing spray to make my makeup look more melded together. This tiny little bottle should be done pretty quick.

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

Full Size: 70 ml

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $3.57

I don’t really like the Laneige Water Sleeping mask it is kinda sticky and I don’t find it super hydrating. This is not a favorite of mine. Also something I am kind of sick of seeing in boxes.

Bite Beauty Lip Crayon in Glace

Full Size: 1.56 g

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 0.89 g

Value: $13.69

This is obviously used because I own one of these in the exact same size as what came in the box so no need to spoil the new one I can pass that on to someone else. I like these ok they are pretty drying for not giving a lot of staying power but they are pretty and opaque. Swatched Below.

Hum Daily Cleanse Vitamins

Full Size: 60 capsules/30 days

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 6 capsules/3 days

Value: $2.50

I have been dying to try Hum Nutrition Vitamins so this is the most exciting thing in the box for me I can’t wait to give these a go! I know alot of people probably wouldn’t be happy to see vitamins in a beauty box but I like getting to try them with out buying them first.

Marajo Nourishing Cleansing Cream

Full Size: 250 ml

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $0.81

Marajo Deep Treatment Butter

Full Size: 155 ml

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $1.31

I love this cleansing cream and hair mask so I like having these they are perfect for travel for me so I can have a something I like for my hair when I am traveling. This makes my hair so smooth and soft. I actually have a full size of the Deep Treatment Butter. That is how much I like these.

There were so many repeat type products this month and the value was fairly low in my opinion so definitely not the best box we have gotten from Sephora Play!.

Total Value: $28.47

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 2

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 6

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Boxycharm January 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.

Not happy at all with this months box. Mostly a collection of stuff I don’t want.

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Mask

Full Size: 1 Mask

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 2 masks

Value: $24

This is probably the most exciting thing in box. I have never gotten anything from Tatcha before because it is such a pricey brand. I like that we got too masks as well because you can see if they really do anything as well as it is nice to have a bonus 6th item.

Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair! Leave in Mask

Full Size: 4 oz

Full Size Cost: $28

Sample Size: 2 oz

Value: $14

This bothers me on two levels one I hate when Boxycharm doesn’t send full size products because they really imply that they always will. Two because Briogeo does not work for my hair at all so this is a waste of product for me that I will end up giving away.

Starlooks Ultra-Luxe Longwear Eye Pencil in Brown

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $19

I am not opening this or swatching it because I don’t use brown eyeliner so there is no reason to. I don’t like Starlooks that much I think they are kinda pricey and feel a little cheap. But I have only really tried eyeliners from them.

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Volume III

Full Size: 1.5 g x 8

Full Size Cost: $36

While I love the packaging on these palettes the colors inside are just so boring to me. I don’t really use these light neutral kinda of eyeshadow colors ever. So this is another one that will make a great gift so I am not swatching it.

Ofra Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Havana Nights

Full Size: 8 g

Full Size Cost: $20

I love the new Ofra packaging it is so nice and sleek and looks so much better and less flimsy then their old packaging. This is a nice dark red color this is the collab with KathleenLights that Ofra did awhile back so of course this is the shade that Boxycharm would put in since shes basically the face of Boxycharm lately. It is a really pretty shade though and I don’t think I have this one so I am happy to have it since I like the color and formula of their liquid lipsticks.

This was a fail box for me unfortunately. I know it happens sometimes but it is annoying when it does with a more expensive box and it was two in a row of boxes that didn’t thrill me. I hope this is not a trend.

Total: $113

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Macy’s Beauty Box January 2019 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 (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 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.

What the hell is with this weird clear puffball makeup bag this does not seem appropriate for the demographic of this box….This box tends to be hard core on the expensive skincare that leans slightly older and this bag is straight up preteen. So weird.

Tony Moly I’m Lemon Brightening Gel Eye Patch

Full Size: 1 pair

Full Size Cost: $4

Sample Size: 1 pair

Value: $4

I am trying to get better about using these more often and not just for like special occasions. I think my eyes would really benefit from more moisture more often. so I am always happy to get more because these things cost alot for one use.

Clinique Moisture Surge 72 Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $39.00

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $5.46

I don’t really love this moisturizer it is light but heavy at the same time. My skin just isn’t dry enough for me to use this comfortably on my face most times. But I do really like it as a hand lotion when my hands are dry. I know that is a pricey way to moisturize but I have so much lotion that I don’t really care that much ad it helps out my hands alot and I mean they are part of my skin too.

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator

Full Size: 57 g

Full Size Cost: $79

Sample Size: 7.5 g

Value: $10.39

This is an ok exfoliator but it is no where near worth the price they charge for it. I think everything I have tried from Dr. Brandt is just so overpriced for what it is you can find much cheaper better options. the Derma-e Microdermabrasion scrub is half the price and ten times better.

Kiehl’s Glow Formula Skin Hydrator

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $3.80

This has that same lemon pound cake type scent that the Glamglow Glowstarters have that I love so much. This leaves a nice glowy look but it definitely is not a moisturizer this is more primer/no makeup makeup.

Philosophy Anti-Wrinkle Miracle Worker Primer

Full Size: 26 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $10.23

I don’t see hoe this is going to do anything. And I tend to not get on well with Philosophy skin products.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $84

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $2.02

Too floral for my tastes.

This box was kinda boring all skin care pretty much nothing really exciting. The best thing in the box was the eye patches.

Total Value: $53.35

Skincare: 4

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 5

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