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Sephora Play! February 2018 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.

Makeup and skincare this month that is what I expect from Sephora.

The bag this month I find really creepy. It reminds me of like a retro doll you’d see in an antique shop and I just kind it creepy.

First Aid Beauty Ginger & Turmeric Vitamin C Jelly Mask

Full Size: 4 oz

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 0.75 oz

Value: $6

This was a really interesting mask like it so completely sunk into my skin that I really didn’t need to wash it off. It definitely smells like ginger and turmeric which isn’t my preference for scents that is for sure. It didn’t really do that much it was slightly brightening but really nothing to write home about.

Peter Thomas Roth Firmx Peeling Gel

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $28.49

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $4.27

Another nice skincare item I always want to try more Peter Thomas Roth products but they are so pricey. This is one of those ones that is supposed to ball off your dead skin cells. I think it worked better then others of this type I have tried. my skin did look and feel a little smoother but not as much as I would expect I wanted it to do more.

Sephora Gel Gloss in 04 Perfect Nude

Full Size: 0.11 oz

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 0.1 oz

Value: $10.91

Why is there no picture of this I have no idea. Sorry. I also am not swatching this it is totally sealed and I don’t use gloss so why spoil it for the person I’ll pass this on to. But this product really pisses me off because I got it in fucking November same shade too. And 2 Novembers ago I got it in pink so like what the fuck really send something else.

Tory Burch Love Relentlessly Perfume

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $118

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $1.77

I love this perfume maybe I’ll have to buy it one day. It is super girly not feminine i know that is an odd description but its how I feel.

Lancôme Drama Liqui-Pencil in Côte D’Azur

Full Size: 1.2 g

Full Size Cost: $23

Sample Size: 0.5 g

Value: $9.58

I love that we got a liner that isn’t black this brighter blue is so fun. I have wanted to try these eyeliners they seem really cool. This went on very smooth and didn’t smudge which I like. I was expecting more impact then the color provide but I am not dissatisfied. Swatched Below.

Make Up For Ever Artist Rouge Lipstick in M500

Full Size: 3.5 g

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 1.4 g

Value: $8.80

This is a nice deep wine red color. It is a matte but not a super matte almost like a satin matte. I realy like it this is right up my color alley so I’ll finally get some use of out a Make Up For Ever product that I got sent. Swatched Below.

I like that there was a good mix of skincare and makeup. I really liked the new skincare that I get to try so I’m satisfied with this month. I am really annoyed about the repeat lip product that seems really lazy and cost cutting on Sephora’s part and I do not find that acceptable.

Total Value: $41.33

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 3

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 4

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Boxycharm February 2018 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.

This was not the variation of box I wanted this month so I am a little less then satisfied with it.

The theme was galaxy glow but only one of the boxes fit that theme and it was not mine. I am clearly very bitter over not getting the really awesome looking highlighter palette.

Pür X-faux Lips Plumping Lip Exfoliator

Full Size: 3 g

Full Size Cost: $17

Sample Size: 3 g

Value: $17

This is no better then the elf one that is like $3 and the elf one comes in all different flavors.  This actually stung a bit when I used it but I didn’t see any plumping as an exfoliator it worked well did it’s job but no one needs this when there is a cheaper option that is just as good if not better because it doesn’t sting.

Crown Brushes 3pc Pro Brush Trio

Full Size: Yes

Value: $29.99

These are easily the best thing in the box. They are so densely packed and so so so soft. Like baby bunnies. These are supposed to be 3 powder brushes in 3 different sizes but the small one you could use as an eyeshadow brush easily. I will get the most use out of this in the box.

Ofra Cosmetics Pop-Up Palette Mini

Full Size: W: 7.75” x H: 5.5”

Full Size Cost: $21

Sample Size: approx W: 5.5″ x H: 4″

Value: $9.24

I like that this opens up like a cool book or something that is different and unique but the doors feel a little flimsy to me like you could poke through the plastic is you tried hard enough and I don’t like that. So this mini palette is not for sale which is really freaking odd. I calculated it on price per square inch because that seemed to make the most sense to me. This mini palette has just under half the the square inches of the full size one.

Ofra Cosmetics Blush Godet in Winter Rose Glow

Full Size: 4 g

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 4 g

Value: $12

This seems like a very wintery shade of blush to me and I would have expected something brighter heading into Spring. This also has some shimmer in it I think it will make a very pretty eyeshadow that I will never get around to using. Swatched Below.

Coverfx Shimmer Veil in Amethyst

Full Size: 4 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

Sample Size: 4 ml

Value: $28

I was kinda let down by this. I was expecting more. It is a little patchy and doesn’t layer up as well as I would like it too it gets a little chunky. Super pretty to look at but doesn’t preform the way I would like it to I would want the kind of opacity you get our of a Stila Glimmer and Glow or the Limecrime Diamond Crushers. This is a very pinky purple shine with purple glitter/shimmer shift to it. Swatched Below.

Vintage By Jessica Liebeskind Smokey Eye Pencil in Jet Black

Full Size: 1.2 g

Full Size Cost: $21

Sample Size: 1.2 g

Value: $21

This is a very generic middle of the road black eyeliner I am neither impressed nor unhappy it is pigmented enough it is black enough everything is just standard. I did find this to be a little smudgey though and not in a good way. The packaging it the only really nice thing about it the white ad black flower with the pretty script appeals to me alot.  This is not worth anywhere near $21 dollars that is how much Urban Decay liners cost and they are far superior to this and still not worht the money. Swatched below.

Total: $117.23

Not the best value and not all full sizes either this month. Boxycharm has kinda been slipping these past 3 months. March Spoilers look really good so I am keeping my fingers crossed. I feel as long as I get my $21 dollars worth I can stay satisfied with this box. The crown brushes thrilled me and they are worth more then the box cost so anything else I like is a bonus but they do need to start stepping it up again.

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Fortune Cookie Soap of the Month Club February 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Fortune Cookie Soap of the Month Club

Cost: $28 monthly + $6.95 shipping ($34.95)

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Well anyone that has been here for any amount of time knows I love this company and use their products all the time (#notsponsered lol but for real no I’m way to small time for that shit).  Fortune Cookie Soap Company (FCS) makes bath and body products with all different themes and scents. Usually inspired by movies, or tv shows or other pop culture things. It is seriously really fun they stuff. I could go on and on about it but I’ll save my gushing the products are always great quality and have that homemade, made with love touch with out feeling DIY. Also for a bonus alot of their products are vegan.

The FCS of the Month Club every month will send a mix of full sized and deluxe sized products, saving you 50% off retail.  Every month is a different theme and you can skip a month if you aren’t feeling that month’s theme as long as you skip it before the 10th of the month. You will also earn points for what you spend on the box and purchases each month that you can redeem for reward certificates basically to shop on the cite which is a great plus.

This month’s theme is Unicornia and I have to say FCS got super creative this month so let’s get in to it.

You Had Me at Holo Scoopable Wax  

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $12.99

I am so glad I have a wax burner now I can’t wait to use this (just got to get a glass dish). This is like magically pretty I can’t stop opening it and smelling it and looking at it.  It is pineapple, grape and sandalwood scented. I can’t smell the sandalwood but it is probably helping to cut the sweetness. It smells so yummy. I don’t know a lot about wax prices but 5.5 oz of wax for $12.99 seems reasonable.

I mean just look at the gold and the horn.

Magical Tears Plantfusion Oil

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $14.99

This is a Sage and Citrus aromatherapy oil I am most stoked about this because I have always wanted to try one of these things but they are always so expensive that I never do. I don’t know what the benefits are supposed to be but it smells nice on and I like sniffing it. This has crystals in it that are supposed to react to your personal chemistry Idk that I believe all that but it is cool that there are rocks in my perfume I like pretty rocks lol.

In Your Glitter Dreams Body Scrub

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $11.99

So this is a glitter body scrub. Which has been a real on trend thing in the past few months so they are on trend but Idk how cool I am with being glittery all over. The scrub itself is super pretty. This is a mango raspberry slush scented but to me it just smells alcoholic.

Cosmic Unicorn Jelly Soap

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $8.99

Omg this is so fun and JIGGLY like jiggle jiggle. It smells like strawberries but is super dark almost black. I cant wait to play with this but I can’t imagine how this is actually going to work as soap.

So Cute I Could Puke Highlighter Compact

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $17.99

Well stepping into something different for them we have a highlighter palette. First the name I could die *wink* lol.  These are a little chunky and powdery.  You can build them up nicely from sheer to impactful if you put the effort in and the time. I was able to get some pretty eyeshadow looks and a really nice looking highlight that was really natural and didn’t emphasize texture but it too some work. For this price and for eyeshadow size pans I expect a lot better of quality you could pick up 5 Wet n Wild highlights in similar colors for the same price and get a better formula with more product. I have already put some serious dents in the shades I’ve used and only have used it a handful of times.

I Bleed Holo Bath Bomb

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $6.99

She is such an adorable fruity scented bath bomb. I definitely awwwed when I unwrapped this one. I don’t use these a ton but she’ll happily sit in my collection.

Total: $73.94

Percentage Savings: 53%

This was a really fun box to look through and smell but the more glittery aspect of it is not appealing to me personally. I like knowing that most of what I got I’ll actually be able to use up like the jelly soap and the way should be really easy to use up.

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