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Macy’s Beauty Box December 2020 Subscription Box Review

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Macy’s Beauty Box

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.

So the products sent this month definitely feel appropriate to the weather/season but the item doesn’t but I can leave with that plus it is a really useful kind of item no matter what the season is even if its technically a travel accessory and were not really doing that.

Travel Container Set

Full Size: 1 set

Full Size Cost: $10.00

Sample Size: 1 set

Value: $10.00

So obviously this set isn’t for sale but the Samsonite one I found is really really similar. This is a good little set of bottles I use things like this all time for repotting items if the packaging breaks or if I really hate the original packaging stuff like that. And I hate buying them.

Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue Cologne

Full Size: 74 ml

Full Size Cost: $70

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $1.42

I like how they always include a cologne it makes it feel more inclusive. Plus you can share them if you don’t want them.

Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Le Bubbly

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $79

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.37

Every year I always get the new perfume for the year from Juicy I have a whole collection. Some years are great some are not my taste this year is a nice light fun scent so it is up my alley for sure.

Kiehl’s Calendula Petal-Infused Calming Mask

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $45

Sample Size: 14 ml

Value: $6.30

I have had this before I remember liking it but I don’t remember much else about it. I do really like calming mask for when My skin freaks out so this is great to have on hand.

Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $55

Sample Size: 14 ml

Value: $5.13

I don’t love this I don’t think it is worth the high price tag and it is a bit stick and feels like it is just trying to do to many things at once on the skin. Not my most favorite thing but I will use it up.

Shiseido Essential Energy Moisturizing Gel Cream

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $48

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $9.60

Always excited to try things from Shiseido. This has a nice light texture that I am a big fan of. I also think this is going to get used up really fast when I start using it though it does not feel like a little will go a long way with this.

GrandeLips Hydrating Lip Plumper in Midnight Shimmer

Full Size: 0.04 oz (Travel)

Full Size Cost: $14

Sample Size: 0.04 oz

Value: $14

So we have received this in a full size in this shade from Macy’s before it was supposed to be a clear lip liner and I am pretty annoyed at the replacement. Like Macy’s really does need to get their shit together there are replacement items almost every month. Swatched Below.

Bare Minerals Mineralist Lipstick in Honesty

Full Size: 3.6 g

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 1.8 g

Value: $10

This shows up very pink and it is very creamy two things I don’t like so I don’t see this working out for me to well. I want to like Bare Minerals but I just never find colors that interest me from them.

Happy with the skincare not super thrilled about the makeup love the item in the box so I guess it is a win?

Total Value: $58.82

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

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Ipsy December 2020 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 one beauty junkie to another.

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.

I really am not enthused with the stuff I got this month. The bag is also odd its like a fuzzy blanket but one of those weird fuzzy blankets that aren’t soft and cuddly.

Estate Precision Liquid Liner

Full Size: 0.4 ml

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 0.4 ml

Value: $12

This is a nice felt tip very smooth very black. When I tried to wipe it off my hand it was super hard to remove and left a blue stain. So we can say this is a very blue based black lol.

Violet Voss Eye Shadow Single in Nude Sparks

Sample Size: 1.8 g

So VIiolet Voss doesn’t sell singles and I can’t find this shade in any of the palettes. So I don’t know what the value would be. I am also not swatching it because I am not interested in using a brown shade with gold glitter. I rather pass it on new to some one else.

Purlisse Blue Lotus 4 in 1 Eye Adore Serum

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $48

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $22.40

I know I am gona like this as a day eye cream it feels alot like my Neutrogena one I like but way more expensive. Happy with this even though its kinda boring.

Feel Enzymatic Exfoliating Cleanser

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

Sample Size: 19 ml

Value: $5.32

I don’t really like fruit enzyme cleansers I find them a bit harsh and stingy for me personally. I am kinda board of getting cleansers but what ever.

Sunday Riley A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14.17

So I am pretty sure I have had this before and liked it. Retinols are so expensive so of course I was going to chose it when it was offered. I usually like things from Sunday Riley even though they are obscenely priced.

So we are ending 2020 on a lame note seems appropriate.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $53.89

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 3

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Boxycharm November 2020 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 am so sorry this is so late. This month has been so so busy and has really gotten away from me. I still have a Macy’s review to come too and that is like a whole thing and I just have not been prepared.

I got the Natasha Denona palette! Happy squeal like these aren’t my go to colors but her shadows blend and last so well that it makes me really happy. I almost never get the really exciting option from Boxy so this is very exciting to me.

Natasha Denona Peak Palette

Full Size: 2.5 g x 5 Shades

Full Size Cost: $48

I can’t find this anywhere to link it leading me to believe that this is discontinued and how it ended up in a Boxycharm. Either way it is really nice her shadows are very thick like you can really feel them when you are working with them in a good way it is a pretty unique texture. Her metallic shades really do look very reflective. This is a very orange toned palette swatched but visually it looks like it is going to be pink but it does really lean very orange and fall toned.

Beauty Creations Boudoir Shadows Palette

Full Size: 13.5 g

Full Size Cost: $9.99

So I swear I have seen this palette at 5 below. Either way Beauty Creations is one of those very affordable brands you see at like Walmart or 5 Below that you think of as make up you buy for preteens. I am not going to swatch this because I wouldn’t ever use this. I can’t comment on the quality it might be great I have no way of knowing I am so not interested.

Jouer Essential Lip Enhancer

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $17

So I was super excited for this because I love fancy lip balms so much it is such a guilty pleasure but i was reading about this and it has a rose scent. Even though it is artificial (I checked the ingredients) and shouldn’t cause an allergic reaction I don’t like rose scents because my brain associates them with allergic reactions. So sad I am going to pass this on though and some one will be super happy.

Royal & Langnickel Moda Ultimate Eye Sculptors Brush Set

Full Size: 2 Brushes

Full Size Cost: $9.00

These are so some of my favorite brushes so I am so happy to have more from this brand, not that i need more I think I have easily 50 brushes from this brand. I love the moda line especially. I have a bunch of the crease brushes highly recommend. This triad brush that come in this set is so cool and I am really excited to play with it it is such a unique shape I feel like it would be great for concealer under the eye.

Peach & Lily Power Calm Hydrating Cleanser

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $28

I am almost out of the last gentle hydrating cleanser Boxy sent me and I loved it so so much that I have alot of faith in this cleanser too even though they are not related at all I just have a feeling this is going to be really good.

It is kinda weird that they sent two neutral eye shadow palettes but whatever. I was really happy with the Peak palette and the brushes and the cleanser so the fail of the other two items really doesn’t matter that much to me.

Total: $111.99

Total Value to Me: $85

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