Tag: Makeup

Macy’s Beauty Box June 2018 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, 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 dollar 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 that is still basically free.

This is probably the most interesting bag they have ever put together kinda feel like they have actually been listening to the reviews people have given of this bag. I also really like this plastic pool bag type bag it isn’t fully sealed so it can’t be a dry bag but I still think it is really cute.

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Marc Jacobs Daisy Love Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $84

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $2.02

I don’t love floral perfumes like this so it is a pass for me but it is cute.

Vita Liberata Body Blur HD Skin Finish in Latte

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $45

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $4.50

This is a face and body self tanner I think. I can’t really figure out what this is supposed to be it has a very vague description it is a BB cream self tanner for face and body and I don’t know. This is way to dark for me and I do not like the fake tanner type look but my mom loves it so I’m sure she will love this.

Coola Classic Sunscreen in Fresh Mango

Full Size: 148 ml

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $2.16

So this is SPF 50 I am pretty excited to try this I never use sunscreen because I usually have pretty bad reactions to them and I get broken out or I get like actual rashes. I have also never had a sunburn so I am not active about trying new sunscreens but I know I should be trying. Being scented I am pretty worried but I will try it out next time I am planning to be in the sun.

Smashbox Super Fan Mascara

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $19

Sample Size: 3 ml?

Value: $5.70

There is no size listed on this and it is smaller then a normal travel size so I’m guessing the size. This has a really slim brush that is kinda oval shaped which is odd.

Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Rapid Flash Brightening Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14.17

Their products are always so pricey so I will definitely give this as much of a test as I can to see if it works to brighten my skin at all. It is supposed to work fast.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $52

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $10.40

I have wanted to try some of the mask from this line for awhile so it is pretty cool to get a cucumber mask in a summer themed bag.

I like how this felt like a very cohesive bag and everything felt appropriate and relevant for a summery pool type vibe. I am really pleased with the curation of this bag even if every item wasn’t for me.

Total Value: $38.95

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

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Ipsy June 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy Bag

Cost: $10 monthly, $110 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 100 points and 1000 points. You can get up to 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.

So there were three bag color choices red, blue, and yellow and of course I got the one I wanted least but it is a super nice bag and I like it despite it being yellow. It is a really soft but substantial feeling vinyl.

BioBelle #Unicornglow Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 2 masks

Value: $9.98

I got two of these but I used one like 3 hours after I got it I couldn’t resist. This is not really heavy on the skincare more on the fun factor I mean the packaging is ultra cute. The mask sat on my face super well and was nice and thick like I was able to clean and stuff while wearing this. It made my skin feel soft and look bright but this is more a pre-makeup type of sheet mask then serious skincare with benefits.

Luxie 245 Small Shader Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $12

This brush I am so excited to have I don’t have and really small packing brushes like this and it is something I always find myself wanting and I love Luxie Brushes.

Make Up For Ever Step 1 Equalizer Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $37

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $6.17

This is a very hydrating feeling primer. Not smoothing or blurring or anything like that not something I’m really looking for but it is a nice enough sample their primers a little goes a long way.

Doucce Luscious Lip Stain in 615 Passion Peach

Full Size: Stain and Gloss

Full Size Cost: $19.60

Sample Size: 1.75 ml

Value: $3?

So this is super hard to figure out the value I can’t find the size of the full size and it is only sold as a set with a stain and a gloss. This is super tiny so I am guessing three dollars. I didn’t think I’d like this very orangey peach shade but I don’t hate it, I don’t love it but I don’t hate it. It is matte and does have a nice texture and does leave a pretty stain but unfortunately it smudges every where and makes a messy before you get to the nice stained finish.

Cake Beauty Delectable Body Butter Cream in Triple Citrus Blend

Full Size: 200 ml

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $2.25

I love their lotions they smell edible and they moisturizer really nice I am loving this like citrus cake type smell.

Weirdly low value for having three pricier full size products. I am on the fence this month the things I liked I LOVED but the rest was just ok. I am starting to feel like I may have out grown this subscription.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $33.40

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 3

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What’s In My Trash? May 2018

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I can’t believe it is June already, and that I already used up 9 products spoiler alert lol. May was super eventful and busy. I graduated, am almost finished with classes had so many things going on it was a really good month.

Skincare (12)

Kneipp 24h Face Cream Reactivation this was so thick and heavy and did not sink into my skin. Worst of all when I woke up my face felt rough and dry which was so weird and not like my skin at all.

Repurchase: No

Sephora Mud Mask Purifying & Mattifying I don’t love this mask I like it better than the first time I tried it but I still don’t love it. I find it hard to wash off and I don’t love the chunky texture.  It also takes a lot of product to cover my face and I don’t know that it really does that much.

Repurchase: No

Clinique Pep-Start 2 in 1 Exfoliating Cleanser I haven’t liked anything I have tried from the pep start line and this is no exception this is a fine exfoliating cleanser. I found it a little hard to get all the grit off my face. If you like vitamin c you might like this.

Repurchase: No

Hey Honey Open Your Eyes eye cream this did jack shit.  The first time I used this I thought maybe it was doing something, but no this was utterly useless and not very moisturizing.

Repurchase: No

Skinceuticals Simply Clean Gel I like this a lot but I can’t say that it really was improving my skin as it claims just based on one use. I was a really nice cleanser that left me feeling cleaned and refreshed without being stripped or irritating.

Repurchase: Maybe

Neutrogena Night Calming Makeup Removing Wipes these are super gentle and felt really nice on the skin. They removed light makeup but not really heavy makeup or waterproof makeup like they claim I would get these again for lazy days when I just want to clean my face when I haven’t been wearing makeup.

Repurchase: No

Charcoal Deep Purifying Cleanser I got this in a Beauteque box. I liked this at first but then it’s been like a year and a half now and I just got so sick of it. It was an ok cleanser but it didn’t  wow me. It smelled like lemons which is a plus but was really hard to get off my face. It was really thick and very grey so it would take two or three rinses to get it all off and that just wasn’t cool with me. Also can’t be good for your skin to have to keep rubbing it like that.

Repurchase: No

Olay Fresh Effects Shine Shine Go Away! Cleanser this had a pleasant smell and a pretty creamy texture it was actually really similar to the cleanser above but my skin felt cleaner and it was easier to remove so like a better version. But still not my favorite face wash I have ever used.

Repurchase: Maybe

Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash this was frothy which was fun to use but it felt slightly stripping on the skin which I don’t always mind especially when my skin is being really oily but this would not be good on dry skin.

Repurchase: No

Clinique Pep-Start Eye Cream so far I have not been a huge fan of the pep-start line this eye cream was no different it was pretty tacky under the eyes and I don’t feel like it moisturized well.

Repurchase: No

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask I really didn’t want to like this I hate watermelons but omg I loved it. It smells like watermelons and like fresh and clean so it isn’t too overpowering. This is a great sleeping mask my skin was so much brighter and clearer and softer after I used it.

Repurchase: Yes

Caudalíe Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet I really liked this but it did not like me back. It is a really lightweight almost gel like moisturizer but it broke me out really bad so I ended up using it as a hand cream. It was really nice as a hand cream but that is way too much money to spend on a hand cream.

Repurchase: No

Random (1)

Rembrandt 3 Day Whitening Boost Kit I got this in the most recent Walmart Beauty Box. I really liked this. It did make my teeth a bit whiter but really nice they made my teeth look less stained. There was enough of a noticeable difference that I will definitely try this again and more consistently and would expect better results as well. It did irritate my gum line a bit on the second and third day but it wasn’t terrible and I have very sensitive gums so this likely won’t be a problem for most people.

Repurchase: Yes

Home Scents (2)

I finished off a random bag of cone incense from Ocean Tokes I really liked them but you can’t buy them they only come with pa subscription box so I won’t be buying more of them.

Repurchase: No

Bath and Body Works Copper Coconut candle this smells amazing it sells like a cookie. I love this candle.

Repurchase: Yes

Lip (2)

Carmex Classic Lip Balm in the stick form this is important it is worlds better than the one in the squeezy tube. This is my go to when my lips are really dry or if I am going to be out in the wind and need a layer of protection. I like the menthol zip to it. I just hate how hard it is to find in this format.

Repurchase: Yes

Naked Cosmetics Lip Scrub in Vanilla Crème this smelled and tasted good but it didn’t exfoliate my lips at all.  This was so like moist and balmy with very little grit in it.

Repurchase: No

Declutter (5)

Garnier Whole Blends Oat Delicacy Shampoo see review in Haircare.

 

Garnier Whole Blends Oat Delicacy Conditioner see review in Haircare.

 

Revlon All in One Treatment this was bad. It was the epitome of one of those sticky useless hair leave in sprays. It was sticky and clumpy in my hair and I didn’t like it so it needs to go.

 

Brow Food Brow Gel I don’t use this I don’t really do my brow and have not need of brow gel.

 

Lorac Behind The Scenes Eye Primer this was awful it made my eye shadow crease and fade which are problems I do not ordinarily have with my eye shadows.

Makeup (1)

Benefit The Pore Professional License to Blot this is a blotting stick it is like a oil controlling primer stick almost it was ok as a primer like it held on to my makeup fine and blurred my skin a bit but it didn’t control my oil and definitely is a bit of a uncomfortable texture to rub on any part of your skin that isn’t oily so this is kinda a miss product.

Repurchase: No

Lotion (4)

Fortune Cookie Soap Company Whipped Cream in Kiss do I really need to talk about these anymore?

Repurchase: Yes

Bath and Body Works Oh What Fun (Sunlit Apple Blossom) Hand Cream the formula on this hand cream is fine nothing that special that I would need to purchase this over any other kind of lotion when I got it it was like a dollar so I wanted to try it.  The scent on this was kinda awful when you first put it on it is apple and lovely and then all of a sudden it turns into a heavy floral that does not go away for like an hour and it was terrible. I might get the hand cream again for a dollar but definitely not this scent.

Repurchase: Maybe, but not this scent

The Face Shop Hand Cream in Ocelot just to show that the hoarding is real this expired 5 years ago. 5 YEARS. I HAVE LITEREALLY HAD THIS AND HAVE BEEN USING IT FOR AT LEAST LIKE 8 YEARS . It is kinda insane. It never went bad so there was no reason to get rid of it. But this packaging was so so cute I am definitely keeping it. It was an ok had cream really nothing to write home about.

Repurchase: No

The Face Shop Mini Baby Pet lotion this is as old as the ocelot cream but this doesn’t expire until October go me lol. I didn’t really like this one as much this had a strong like baby powder clean and soft almost floral scent not my jam and it was very strong and lingered for a long time so if you’re into that.

Repurchase: NO

Bodycare (1)

Pacifica Kale & Mint Shave Whip this smelled nice and minty but other than that this was kind of not great. This literately disintegrated the second water touched it so I was basically shaving with nothing which  makes this product pointless.

Repurchase: No

 

Perfume (2)

Tory Burch Love Relentlessly I love this perfume. I actually received a bottle as a graduation present (perk of slaving away in school lol) so excited to have it.

Repurchase: Yes

Juicy Couture Peace Love & Juicy Couture now that I can use it again finally I finished up my original bottle of this. Love this so much.

Repurchase: Yes any time I can find it

Haircare (7)

Raw Beyond Bleach White-Out Kit Raw bleaches are my absolute favorite I have very dark hair and these bleach my hair the quickest and get them the lightest like this bleach will take me to white blonde if I let it and it doesn’t kill my hair as badly as some other bleaches do. They have a one-step kit and this one is a two-step kit I prefer the one step kit but both are good.

Repurchase: Yes

Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask this is nice on my hair very nourishing but I hate the very floral scent.

Repurchase: No

Shampyou Nourish and Protect customizable shampoo this was cool you added different mixes to the shampoo to customize it to what you like. I added the red mix which was so supposed to enhance any red tones in your hair and it definitely worked.

Repurchase: Yes

Dry Bar Detox Dry Shampoo in the Lush Scent this scent is not as good as the original scent but still nice. This is my favorite formula of dry shampoo because my hair really feels looks and smells soft and clean after I use it. It does need to be really worked in though or it leaves a white cast. I won’t buy this scent again but the regular scent I will.

Repurchase: No

Garnier Whole Blends Oat Delicacy Shampoo this had a very floral scent that I did not like. Granted I hate all shampoo and don’t use them I co-wash but this was extra not my cup of tea. It definitely was not moisturizing.

Repurchase: No

Garnier Whole Blends Oat Delicacy Conditioner again with the terrible scent and not moisturizing which defeats the point of a conditioner do not recommend.

Repurchase: No

Shea Moisture Sugarcane Extract & Meadowfoam Seed Silicone Free Miracle Styler Leave-in Treatment I put this in the day after I died my hair I used more then you need to be fair because I really wanted it to soak in so parts were a little greasy but overall this is not a greasy leave in and this packet should have been good for two uses on my long hair but I really wanted to soak my hair. I felt like this really added a lot of shine and softness back to my hair it didn’t smell gross. I definitely like this more than the Marc Anthony one I got in my Ipsy bag.

Repurchase: Yes

Total This Month: 37

Total: 289

Average per Day: 1.9 items

Category Totals:

Skincare: 56

Makeup: 16

Declutter: 103

Home Scents: 29

Lip: 13

Lotion: 7

Bodycare: 20

Perfume: 13

Random: 21

Haircare: 11

There are no doubts now that I am definitely going to make my yearly goal and definitely beat it as well it would be almost impossible not to at this point. I am feeling very accomplished this month.

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