Tag: Makeup

Macy’s Beauty Box January 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.

First box of the year not really that impressive at all.

Makeup Bag

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $1.25

This is literally something you can get at the Dollar Tree. I was even nice in my value and upped it to the new $1.25 price of the dollar tree but this is stiff and cheap quality.

Origins Ginzing Refreshing Eye Cream

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $37

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $12.33

I really don’t like this eye cream at all it is reflective and i don’t care for how it feels and my gf who isn’t too picky doesn’t really care for it either.

YSL L’Homme EDT

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $80

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.60

I don’t think I like this one but I like that they give a cologne and a perfume.

Naturally Serious Lemonaid Makeup Removing Cleansing Gel

Full Size: 120 ml

Full Size Cost: $19

Sample Size: 7.5 ml

Value: $1.19

This actually sounds like it would be really irritating I don’t know why anyone would want a lemon/acidic makeup remove. This would definitely be irritating to the eyes and if a makeup remover can’t remove my eye makeup it is pretty useless to me.

Lancome Renergie Lift Multi-Action Ultra SPF 30

Full Size: 2.5 oz

Full Size Cost: $163

Sample Size: 0.17 oz

Value: $11.08

I have used this before it is nice enough I don’t know that it is worth the $163 price this feels really basic.

Dr. Brandt Hyaluronic Facial Cream

Full Size: 50 g

Full Size Cost: $72

Sample Size: 7.5g

Value: $10.80

This will be nice I like hylauronic acid creams I find alot of them to be quite sticky so I will have to see if this one ends up being sticky.

Youth Haus Golden Glow Gold Face Mask

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $8.50

A fancy two piece mask I don’t find these to ever really fit me that well they are too big but cool the only full size thing in this box.

YSL Black Opium EDP

Full Size: 90 ml

Full Size Cost: $139

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.85

Really not a good box and last month wasn’t either I may end up canceling soon if it keeps going this way all the subscription boxes have really been going down hill the last year or two.

Total Value: $48.60

Skincare: 5

Makeup: 0

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Walmart Winter 2023 Beauty Box Subscription Box Review

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Walmart Beauty Box

Cost: $6.98

Cycle: Every Quarter/Season

What is it: Every season Walmart sends a little sample products of all sorts of health and beauty type items. It used to be a free sample box with $5 shipping. But they have now changed it to a $6.98 box with free shipping with the promise of better and more full size items.

Alright Walmart box one of my favorites let’s see what you have for me this season.

Liquid IV in Watermelon and Tangerine

Full Size: 6 sticks

Full Size Cost: $9.98

Sample Size: 2 stick

Total Value: $3.33

At least we are getting a new flavor this time but we have gotten this in like every box for the last year and a half lol. I don’t really like Liquid IV i find them too sweet but they are good in a pinch if I don’t have anything else and need electrolytes.

Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream

Full Size: 453 g

Full Size Cost: $14.12

Sample Size: 14 g

Total Value: $0.44

I thought this was face cream at first but it a tiny tube of body lotion. It feels fine it isn’t anything special.

Cetaphil Healing Ointment

Full Size: 85 g

Full Size Cost: $9.97

Sample Size: 10 g

Total Value: $1.17

I love Aquaphor and this is kinda like that so it’ll be cool to try a different type. I always have to have a skin protectant ointment on hang it just has so many uses.

Covergirl Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara in 105 Black

Full Size: 12 ml

Full Size Cost: $9.97

I am actually pretty excited to try this I really like the GrandeLash Mascara and I kinda hope this is a dupe to that because this is way cheaper. It has the growth serum stuff in it and I have been super slacking on using my growth serum its been months so I need to get back on that.

Hask Argan Oil Repairing Deep Conditioner

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $2.19

I really like these masks so I will never be sad to get one in a box.

Rael Beauty Miracle Patch

Full Size: 24 patches

Full Size Cost: $6.19

I love these and I am not too picky about the brand so happy to have more to use and not have to actually buy them.

I just love the Walmart box it is just such a good value.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $23.29

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 1

Hair Care: 1

Tools: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 3

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 2

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Macy’s Beauty Box November 2022

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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 (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 was a brand takeover box which normally I am on board for but this was kinda boring and lack luster. I like Shiseido but this was a really empty boring box. Also it feels like deja vu i am sure i have gotten or tried all of these products before.

Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $49

Sample Siz: 15 ml

Value: $14.70

Cool a moisturizer. I am sure it’ll be really nice. How boring.

Shiseido Ultimune Eye Power Infusing Eye Concentrate

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $70

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $23.33

I have tried this before I might even have more of this some where. I don’t care for it feels like a very basic eye cream especially for this price.

Shiseido Ultimune Power Infusing Concentrate

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $75

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $25

I just don’t get what this power line is really supposed to do. but this is a really nice size sample.

Shiseido Urban Environment Sun Dual Care SPF 42

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $48

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $6.72

I haven’t tried this version of the sunscreen but I really enjoy their sunscreens this is oil free which is great for a sunscreen.

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion SPF 50

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $49

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $2.29

This is a great sunscreen one of my favorites I’m not allergic to it and it doesn’t feel weird or sticky on my skin I like it alot.

This box just felt super boring to me like shiseido makes makeup why wasn’t any of that included in here? This is also a really low amount of products for a Macy’s box. No full sizes, not the greatest value either.

Total Value: $72.04

Skincare: 5

Makeup: 0

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 3

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup