Tag: Makeup

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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FabFitFun Box Winter 2023

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FabFitFun Box

Cost: $54.99 a Season Annual/$59.99 Seasonal

Cycle: Every Season/4x a year

What is it: Every season FabFitFun sends 6 to 8 items valued at $300+. Annual members get to customize their entire box as well as the option to swap out for credit to shop with instead of getting a box. Annual members also get add-ons and faster shipping and earlier access to customizations.

Seasonal Members get to pick 4 of their items as well as the option to swap out their box for credit to shop with as well.

The options for this box did not feel wintery to me at all like this felt very spring to me. So that was a little confusing to me. I was not thrilled with the choice options and I’m the same level of meh now that they have all shown up.

Insert Name Here Insert Waves Here Hair Waver

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $72

I don’t know why i so desperately wanted this but I did. I will use this exactly once before I forget I own it since i don’t do much with my hair but this is the start of the box and was kinda the star of all the choice options as well. I like that this isn’t giant I feel like alot of these three barrel wavers are so huge and unweidly.

dp Hue ACV Exfoliating Scalp Detox

Full Size: 120 ml

Full Size Cost: $35

I love a good scalp treatment they just make my scalp feel refreshed and good and in a weird way they make me feel like im cleaning my brain and makes my whole emotional state feel better lol. I know that’s clearly in my head but self care counts as therapy right. You just apply this to the scalp about ten minutes before you wash your hair and it is supposed to help exfoliate off the dead skin cells and dirt.

by/ Rosie Jane Dulce Perfume

Full Size: 7.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

This is so intensely sweet almost too sweet but i think it is also going to be pretty long lasting so that will be good especially for traveling.

Nars Air Matte Lip Color in Shag

Full Size: 7.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

Pretty neutral pink color I like the light airy mousse formula and I like Nars lip products alot so this was a great pick.

Aceology Probiotic Restoring Biodegradable Mask

Full Size: 4 masks

Full Size Cost: $59

So you can’t buy this in the US which I think is partly contributing to this insane price. I just can’t imagine this mask does anything so special that it is worth that price at all but I think I am going to try one tonight my face has been freaking out and maybe this will be magical.

Sassy Woof Holiday Walkie Pack

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $31.98

Let’s start with the cons. This is not something they sell any longer I presume it was last years holiday collection and FabFitFun got the left over stock. That is pretty shitty. This is a leash though its not like it goes bad or expires like a makeup item would this is super cute seems pretty hig quality and my dog loves a puppacino we are starbucks girls for sure. The leash and the metal hard ware seems pretty good quality the poop bag holders to hold the bag with poop never really works for my but I will give it a try it is a cute leash accessory either way.

This box just feels like things I’d want for spring a new dog leash a beachy hair styling tool a sweet perfume a refreshing type skincare and hair care a pink lipstick like it just seems wrong for a wintery box.

Value: $253.98

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Macy’s Beauty Box October 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.

Tarte Travel Size Maracuja Juicy Lip Creme in Mauve

Full Size: 1.3 g

Full Size Cost: $13

This is creamy and a nice color I will give this a whirl for sure it didn’t seem to sticky but it seems kinda smeary so I will have to see how it wears. I think I might bring this on vacation with me. And if it sucks I can leave it behind and lighten my return load lol.

Cyro Facial Ice Mold

Full Size: Yes?

Full Size Cost: $3.99

I linked to a random one I found on amazon it is alot bigger but this seems like a fair price. I don’t know that I will I don’t love cold things and refrigerated rollers are already to cold for me but it might be good at making water bottle ice cubes we shall see.

Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Gel Cleanser

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $6

I don’t get on with Caudalie and they send a ton of it in these boxes I will pass this on but I’m sure its nice. I also have more than enough face wash.

BeautyStat Universal C Skin Refiner

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14.17

I love a good fancy Vitamin C serum I will happily use this up.

Paco Rabanne Phantom Parfum

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $86

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.58

Paco Rabanne Fame Parfum

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $125

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $3.75

I’m going to super tacky and wear these as his and her perfumes with gf it’ll be fun. Even though I don’t love the way this smells.

Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme

Full Size: 0.14 oz

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 0.05 oz

Value: $10.36

I have tried this product so many times over. Its like a classic I think we get on a year. I am not super into lip plumpers or glosses they hurt and are sticky.

Benefit 24hr Brow Setter

Full Size: 7 ml

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $7.43

I don’t like brow gel I will pass this on to someone else.

Total Value: $61.28

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 3

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

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