Tag: Skincare

Boxycharm August 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Boxycharm

Cost: $25

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 $25 which is usually less then the cost of one item in the box. Boxycharm also joined the customization train and you can choose between a few items to have one in your box for the month. I really like that because Boxycharm was getting to the point where I was only liking one thing in my box and even though the value was there the fun wasn’t anymore.

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.

Super odd products this much which also really make up for not liking the palette at all for me.

Manna Kadar Hydrating Face Mist

Full Size: 180 ml

Full Size Cost: $9

This is the kinda product that would be super up my alley but it has rose water in it so I will pass it along to some one else.

Truly Pineapple Haze CBD Glossy Lip Butter

Full Size: 1 oz

Full Size Cost: $16

The swirl is so cute! I have wanted to try this brand for so long but it seems so pricey for what it is so it is super exciting to me to get something from Truly. This feels really nice on really smooth it is glossy but not sticky and I really like it.

Dr Lili Fan Probiotic XLash Enhancer

Full Size: 6 ml

Full Size Cost: $68

This was my choice for the month. I want to see how it compares to Grande lash which I use and does work. This is more month but ti is always nice to compare things to your favorites to make sure the favorites hold up.

Frank Body Booty Drops

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $17.95

This is a firming body oil. I don’t think this is gona do anything because shit like this never works. And i just don’t like Frank Body marketing it seems cheesy and very backhanded idk.

Laura Geller The Casual Collection Eyeshadow Palette

Full Size: 1.6 g x 12 Shades

Full Size Cost: $45

These colors as you know are not my jam very neutral and everyday. I am sure they are super nice and smooth but I rather be able to pass this on.

I really liked the variety and the lip butter and the eyelash thing and the spray things we don’t every really get but also really low value and the palette which is a big value chunk is not my speed. Two months in a row I got a palette I won’t use.

Total: $155.95

Total Value to Me: $101.95

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Macy’s Beauty Box August 2021 Subscription Box Review

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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 is a good looking month from Macy’s. Cute bag too.

Coola Sunless Tan Anti-Aging Face Serum

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $54

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $7.56

I have at least 2 or 3 of these now and I am far to scared to use them in case they make my face look orange.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $79

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $26.33

No idea why this picture came out so blurry it was fine when I took it. Ghosts maybe? I don’t think this serum does anything and especially not at that price but my gf enjoys this serum alot. So she will be happy to have it again.

Coach Dreams Sunset Perfume

Full Size: 90 ml

Full Size Cost: $102

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.36

I can’t decide how I feel about this perfume. Sometimes I smell it and like it Sometimes I smell it and hate it. But it has all notes I should like like pear. The little vial is so cute too.

Coach Blue Cologne

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $70

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $2.33

This smelled really great on my gf she liked it alot. I have other colognes I like more but this was really nice and a decent price too.

Mario Badescu Cleansing Oil

Full Size: 177 ml

Full Size Cost: $16

Sample Size: 59 ml

Value: $5.33

I love cleansing oils and this is a newer product. It only came out a few months ago so that it nice I love getting newer products to try out.

Glamglow Glowstarter Mega Illuminating Moisturizer in Nude Glow

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $50

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $7

I love this product I horde mini tubes of this I love how it smells, like lemon pound cake, and i love how glowing and nice it feels on my skin I am a really big fan of this product.

Laura Geller Baked Original Highlighter in French Vanilla

Full Size: 1.8 g

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 1.8 g

Value: $24

This is like the og highlighter from long before highlighters were a “thing” this is very soft very much only a glow when light is on it but because of that it does not emphasize texture. I had never tried this before but I can see why this is a loved product for people who do a more minimal makeup look. Also this is full size but 1.8g seems so small for a highlighter that is like eye shadow size but also highlighter takes a very long time to use up so this is appropriately sized it just is priced the same as highlighters that are double the size which is weird.

This was a good Macy’s bag for me this month I really liked it.

Total Value: $73.91

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

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Ipsy August 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy Bag

Cost: $12 monthly, $132 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 300 points and 1000 points. You can get around 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 the same link any subscriber would get.

You can now customize your bag and pick out one sample per month that will get to be in your bag which is a pretty nice change even though it came with a price increase.

How the fuck is it August already the summer like flew by I feel like I blinked and it was over.

The inside lining of this bag is a really pretty acid green but the outside gold and cream snake print does not appeal to me.

Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Eye Sleeping Mask

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $42

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14

I love this eye cream/masK, I use it like an eye cream. It really does reduce lines and feel super nice. This was my choice for the month. Super great. And worth more then I pay for the whole bag.

Callyssee Cloud Soft Bod in Vanilla

Full Size: 200 ml

Full Size Cost: $15.26

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $2.34

This is just very soft. A soft feeling lotion a really soft vanilla scent just all around soft and soothing. I dig it.

Shea Brand Shea Natural Lip Balm

Full Size: 8 g

Full Size Cost: $8

Sample Size: 8 g

Value: $8

There’s a while lot of 8s going on up there. This is really nice really smooth and moisturizing but it is unscented/flavored so it tastes and smells like nothing which isn’t the worst thing and probably a huge win for people because that can be hard to find. I just don’t prefer it I like balms that taste like something I enjoy.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in Crush

Full Size: 3.2 g

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 2.3 g

Value: $14.38

I am pretty sure I have decluttered this before for being to peachy but I can’t remember. I do really like this formula though and because of that I am going to give this another shot. But I know I have and love American Doll which is a red.

Eleman Beauty Eyeshadow Duo in Up in Smoke & Sierra

Full Size: 2.1 g

Full Size Cost: $9

Sample Size: 2.1 g

Value: $9

I am not going to swatch this because these are not my preferred colors and I would rather pass this on new to some one else but the gold does look super pretty. I don’t really enjoy getting eyeshadows in Ipsy because they are usually not colors I would use.

This was a particularly good Ipsy for me with items I will use despite the eye shadow and lower value.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $47.72

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 2

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