Macy’s Beauty Box May 2021 Subscription Box Review

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (sometimes $10), 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.

The cool thing about the coupon is that it is good in stores and online also Macy’s does have sales and $5 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 it is still basically free.


I know I missed posting in April but it just came so late and it just was too much to get it done and it was a really meh box anyway.

The coupon has changed again and now it is $5 off of $20 which still no. Bring back the $5 and $10 off coupons that ridiculous I don’t want to have to spend money to use the coupon especially since I have noticed the boxes getting worse in type and size of items being sent. I may cancel if this trend continues on thru the year.

Marc Jacobs Perfect Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $96

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.88

This smells so much more floral than I was expecting. Not for me.

High Beauty High Maintenance Peeling Mask

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $46

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $18.40

This has cannabis seed oil in it which is really soothing on the skin and that could pair really well with an exfoliant. Cool to get a very on trend new brand I do really like that.

Bare Minerals Ageless 10% Phyto-Retinol Night Concentrate

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $62

Sample Size: 8 ml

Value: $16.53

I have always been really curious about this line from Bare Minerals but it is so expensive that I would never try it. I am really excited for this.

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

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14.17

I love the Vitamin C line from Sunday Riley it works so well for my skin and I really see results from it. I really hoard their products.

Elemis Peptide 4 Overnight Radiance Peel

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $34

First of all holy shit expensive. I wonder how this compares to the Sunday Riley one which I didn’t really love.

Urban Decay All-Nighter Face Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $36

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $6

Oohh very excited for this I love All-nighter setting spray. This has a very interesting texture really thin and light and cooling but also really sticky at the same time.


The value is still here with this bag it just feels like less value then usual just a perception thing really.

Total Value: $91.98

Skincare: 4

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 5

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Ipsy May 2021 Subscription Box Review

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 bag reminds me of Fantasia and I don’t really know why.

Complex Culture All Over Shadow Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $18

This was my choice for the month I already own this brush I got it in an Ipsy bag in the past but I love it. It is such a good brush blends so well and is so soft. I love this brush it is really good quality and it feels so nice in my hand.

Lasting Smiles Lip Balm in Strawberry Creme

Full Size: 4 pack

Full Size Cost: $19.99

Sample Size: 1, 4.25g

Value: $5

I love a good lip balm and strawberry creme is a flavor I can really get behind. I find it weird that you can only buy these lip balms in 4 packs but what ever.

Goldfaden MD Pure Start Gentle Detoxifying Facial Cleanser

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $35

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $4.67

I love this brand but it is so expensive. I don’t believe you need an expensive cleanser since it is on your skin for so short of a time. It is nice to have one to use occasionally though.

Lottie London am to pm Eyeliner in Black

Full Size: 1.1 g

Full Size Cost: $4.49

Sample Size: 1.1 g

Value: $4.49

Yay another black eyeliner. I legit have a drawer full. This is really creamy and smooth and black though so this is a nice one.

Cela Creme Rose Body Lotion

Full Size: 120 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $8.50

Well I am allergic to roses so I won’t be opening this but it looks really nice.


I really have no feelings about this month like none.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 1

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 2

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Ipsy April 2021 Subscription Box Review

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.


So this month’s bag came really late but so did my Boxycharm and all my other mail in general so I don’t know what that’s about.

This bag is really cute this month. I love that it is made of canvas I like the abstract tropical leaves pattern.

Beau Gachis Large Shader Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $17

This was almost my choice for the month but I chose the Sunday Riley Product instead. This is really soft and dense. This is really good for heavy concealer application for sure.

My Skinny Mask Turmeric & Vitamin C Clay Mask

Full Size: 2.3 oz

Full Size Cost: $39.99

Sample Size: 0.7 oz

Value: $12.17

I love Vitamin C so that is great and I will totally use this but like what the hell is that price $40 bucks for 2 oz like hell no that is absurd.

Sunday Riley A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14.17

This was my choice. If there is a retinol or a Sunday Riley option in my choices I am always going to choose it. I love really strong retionols because you can totally see the difference in your skin.

Feel 4D Hyaluronic Acid Under Eye Cream

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $45

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7.50

I love hyaluronic acid for hydration it it so light but so hydrating that this is going to be a great eye cream maybe even a day eyecream.

Kokie Crystal Fusion Liquid Eyeshadow in Polaris

Full Size: 5 ml

Full Size Cost: $5.99

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $5.99

I thought Kokie wasn’t being sold anymore but apparently you can get it at Rite Aid which I also thought had gone out of business super weird. This is really pretty but it is pretty patchy compared to my Stila ones that I am comparing it too. This is like a pinky but with rainbow glitters in it. I don’t know I’ll get on with it but I will give it a try. I was on the fence about even doing that but it was so sparkly I had to open it.


Alot of skincare this month but that is good I think I am liking the make up Ipsy sends less and less every month.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $56.83

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 1

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 3

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup