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Ipsy January 2022 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 choose one item in your bag every month which I really like. I will say the quality of the actual bag every month isn’t as consistent or as good as they have been in years past.

Well this month really sucked bad for me with Ipsy.

The pastel bag is super cute but really cheap feeling.

Elaina Badro Electroplated Blending Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $20

Well this brush can’t be purchased. I have never heard of this brand but nothing they have nor the quality of this brush seems like it is par with the prices they are charging. It is cute and soft and I will use it but it isn’t $20.

Araceli Tequila Highlighter in Blanco

Full Size:

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 1.8 g

Value: $

I have no idea the value because I have no idea the size of the full size. Also I was excited for this love the concept of tequila and the the packaging is cute. But woah so unimpressive on I have so many beautiful highlighters I won’t be keeping this. Swatched Below.

Shades By Shan Bronzer in Walnut

Full Size:

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 3 g

Value: $

This is another one with no way to find out the full size cost and now I also think something a little sketchy is going on because these both feel a bit like not realy brands more like very indie at their infancy of creation and upon looking at one of the instagrams they were in a give away together and like hmmm little strange that these too tiny indie brands know each other and some how both show up in an ipsy bag together. Also this bronzer is orange as hell.

Both so bleh

Honey Jarret Lip Sleeping Mask in Lemon Honey

Full Size: 12 g

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 3 g

Value: $3

This was my choice for the month I love lemon and honey and lip masks and this smells so good. the only thing I am happy about in the bag really.

Tarte Shape Tape Ultra Creamy Concealer in 29N Light Medium

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 0.5 ml

Value: $1.45

Couldn’t even give a full ml huh. I just don’t care for shape tape or concealer in general. I have rated shape tape and Tarte low in the past so it isn’t great that they keep sending them to me.

Really just a shitty month for me.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $24.45

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 3

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 3

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Macy’s Beauty Box December 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.

Sutra Beauty Mini Curling Iron

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $49.99

This is really cute! I also love that this perfectly matches a purple Sutra Mini Straightener we also got from Macys at some point can’t remember when. This feels alot lighter and cheaper in quality then the straightener did. But this is the kinda thing Most people wouldn’t buy for them selves and I love it. And it is great value.

INC International Concepts 4-Pc Sheer Scrunchie Set Created for Macy’s

Full Size: 4 pieces

Full Size Cost: $7.33

Sample Size: 2 pieces

Value: $3.67

I don’t love how these feel they are really weirdly tight but also slippy from the shiny tulle fabric. But it is still a nice addition.

Nyx Butter Gloss in Creme Brulee

Full Size: 8 ml

Full Size Cost: $5

Sample Size: 4.7 ml

Value: $2.94

This is a super super popular gloss so that is always a great thing to through in but this gloss is $5 why not just put in a full size. I don’t like this gloss is is very sticky.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $3.95

Oh hello og of primers haven’t see you in a while. This is a fine blurring primer.

Tarte Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara

Full Size: 4.7 ml

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $5.11

I don’t love this mascara it is very paint like and goopy. I will pass this along I prefer a drier thinner formula.

Belief The True Cream Aqua Bomb

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $7.60

I don’t find this as great as alot of people do it is a pretty generic meh moisturizer. But I will use it.

Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $1.70

The Miss Diors are just too floral for me.

Dior Sauvage

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $100

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $1.67

This is a super popular mens cologne and it smells really good.

Total Value: $76.63

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 3

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

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Boxycharm December 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.

So Boxycharm has raised the prices again and I have made the decision to cancel. I don’t feel like I am getting enough value or joy out of it anymore. I have yet to decide what or if I will replace it.

Mudmasky Mineral-Infused Bubble Cleansing Mask

Full Size: 75 ml

Full Size Cost: $59

This was a whole roller coaster first I was not interested in it when I saw it because I am so sick og mud masks. But then I was reading the instructions and it actually more like a cleansing mud that you only leave on for a few mins and it acts as your faces wash and a mask and that is so much more intriguing but then I saw that it is $59 and that is straight ridiculous for this amount of a cleanser.

Algenist Triple Eye Renewal Balm

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $68

This was my choice for the month it seems really silky and moist and I think I am going to like it.

Blinc Ultra Volume Tubing Mascara

Full Size: 9 ml

Full Size Cost: $26

I have always wanted to try a tubing mascara so I am really happy that I am going to get the chance to now since I can’t and wont buy mascara I have at least a 4 years supply worth of mascara. These come of with just warm water and are supposed to just slide of and after I finish up another tube of my hourglass that I love but is an actual nightmare to take off this feels like it might be a nice break for my lashes.

Sophia + Mabelle Satin Powder Highlighter in Peach Sangria

Full Size: 3.2 g

Full Size Cost: $22

This is too dark for me but my main problem with it is this doesn’t read as a highlight it has no transcluceny to it it is a pretty opaque base which is a weird choice for a highlighter this almost feels like a shimmer eyeshadow.

Seraphine Botanicals Luna Liner

Full Size: 2 g

Full Size Cost: $18

I just don’t need another black liquid eyeliner. I just don’t.

I don’t know if February or March is going to be my last box but we are at the final countdown now.

Total: $193

Total Value to Me: $153

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