Tag: Subscription Box

Ipsy July 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.

This is just going to be a very low energy low enthusiasm post. We had to put my sweet old German Shepard down. She’s been with me most of my adult life and I am just very sad.

One of my favorite pictures from when she was a pup. My Baby.

Heartbroken.

The bag is cute but not my vibe.

Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub

Full Size: 250 g

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 30 g

Value: $4.56

Typically I am not a fan of Ouai products I just find them too heavy and the scent is super off putting to me. So I will pass this along. I do like scalp and body scrubs though.

MOTD Lighting Crew Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $15

This is soft if has taklon bristles and it is pretty but it does not feel like the quality of a $15 brush it should be much weightier had have a better ferrule.

Dermedicine Retinol Detox Mask

Full Size: 2 oz

Full Size Cost: $35

Sample Size: 0.88 oz

Value: $15.40

I have never heard of a retinol mask before I am really excited to try this out. It isn’t even terribly expensive for a retinol.

Veriphy Ctrl + Alt + Del Facial Cleanser

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $38.20

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $3.82

I am so sick of getting cleansers I have so many.

First Aid Beauty Pores Be Gone Matte Primer

Full Size: 1.7 oz

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 0.34 oz

Value: $6

I don’t love First Aid Beauty products all the time either. They are also so expensive for like what? I know some people passionately love them and I get that.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $44.78

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 1

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 4

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Boxycharm July 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.

I feel like all the reviews/quizzes I have done with Boxycharm are paying off a little because this box feels like some of that has been taken into account or maybe I just got lucky this month.

Illamasqua Unveiled Artistry Palette

Full Size: 1 g x 12 Shades

Full Size Cost: $40

This feels like really nice quality and I am always curious about this brand but these are not colors I would ever use so I won’t swatch this I rather pass it along all nice and new to some one who can appreciate it.

Basic Beauty Lip Oil in Summer

Full Size: 3. g

Full Size Cost: $18

So I have learned that I do love a lip oil this is pretty boring and not worth $18. It has no flavor which is not a positive to me. It is moisturizing but not life changing at the moment I will definitely use it up though so maybe my feelings will change.

Generation Skin Hydrating Marine Algae Patches

Full Size: 30 pairs

Full Size Cost: $49

These were really nice. I will say they don’t last as long as other eye patches I feel like all the moisture benefits were absorbed really quickly. Which is both good and bad good if you need fast hydrating before doing something which is a common way I use patches. But I want more of that indulgent self care moment from something so expensive.

Dermelect Outcrease Retinol Trifecta Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $39

I will never turn down a retinol serum and this apparently has 3 types of retinols in it. And it is sold on QVC which is funny to me for some reason. I actually like Qvc no shade I find it relaxing to watch sometimes.

Outre 8 in 1 CBD Multipurpose Nutrient Mist

Full Size: 4 ml

Full Size Cost: $30

This is much more expensive then the nutrient sprays I am currently using on my hair and this is supposed to be used on wet hair which isn’t my favorite. I don’t know how I feel about this now that I have it. I picked this for the month because I was curious and I still stand by that it is very different then anything we usually get in Boxycharm Just a but weird. I also don’t get what CBD is supped to do for my hair, hair is dead I don’t know how CBD could benefit it.

Well I am much less angry then I was last month. Still not like the most exciting box of all time but much less angry then I was last month.

Total: $176

Total Value to Me: $136

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Macy’s Beauty Box July 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.

Hey we got a bag this month, it has been awhile and the bag is cute!

Versace Dylan Turquoise

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $84

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $1.68

I normally save these for travel and stuff but I think this perfume smells so good I am probably just gona use it right now and enjoy it. It is very summer and fruity but fancy.

Clinique Moisture Surge 100h Auto-Replenishing Hydrator

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $14

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $14

This is just a very nice light gel moisturizer nothing special but definitely feels nice on. I really don’t believe the 100h claims that feels so ridiculous and over dramatic.

Shiseido Ultimate Protector Lotion SPF 50+

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $49

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $2.29

This is one of my favorite sunscreens every. It is light it isn’t sticky or weird feeling it literally feels like nothing and doesn’t break me out or give me and allergic reaction. I wish it wasn’t $49 because I would buy it all the time but it is so expensive for something I would go through pretty quickly because a little does not go along way with this product but it is so damn good.

Coola Sun Silk Drops SPF 30

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $46

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7.67

This is a sunscreen that has always intrigued me but again pricey so I never want to buy it. The packaging I love it is so pretty and it feels so nice in my hand it is heavy glass but has that soft touch on it and the dropper is convenient.

Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Smoothing Anti-Frizz Blowout Butter

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 25 ml

Value: $5.67

Alterna products are really hit or miss for me I rarely heat style my hair let alone blow it out so I don’t know if I will end up keeping this.

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Oil-in-Stick Hydrating Lipstick Balm in Rouge Tuxedo

Full Size: 3.2 g

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 1.5 g?

Value: $17.81

This is very comfortable but it also is very slippy and this is a very bright color to have in that texture. It is a really pretty color but I don’t know how much use I will get out of it. I hate how secretive these luxury brands are with the size of their products like just let me know how much product I am getting with out having to do a bunch of research and guessing.

Grande Cosmetics Grande Lips Hydrating Lip Plumper in Clear

Full Size: 2.48 ml

Full Size Cost: $27

Sample Size: 1 ml?

Value: $10.89

I have tried these before they are nice but like not worth the high price for the little amount of product. Stick with the lash and brow serums that actually do something.

Well it was a nice mix of things this month but the sizes are very small.

Total Value: $60.01

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

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