Tag: Subscription Box

Ipsy July 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy Bag

Cost: $10 monthly, $110 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 100 points and 1000 points. You can get up to 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.

We got this really shiny holographic blue bag it is really pretty and has a white zipper with a rubber pull.

Wander Beauty Glowtion

Full Size: 32.2 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $5.28

Considering how small this sample is it is worth more then I would have guessed. Now the full size comes with a highlighter as well but the sample does not. There was not alot in this tube I have used it twice and I think I have 1 maybe 2 more uses left in the tube.  As far as glowy lotions go this is not that great it does make my skin look healthy but it is pretty tacky and not overly glowy.  My skin also doesn’t feel clogged or gross after but I prefer my Glamglow lotion to this by far.

Mellow Matte Lipstick in Candy Floss

Full Size: 3.8 g

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 3.8 g

Value: $15

I am not even taking the plastic off this I know I won’t use it.  This is a Barbie neon pink lipstick like the label color. I hear good things about these lipsticks but I have never been sent a color I would ever wear.

Ofra Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Exquisite

Full Size: 4 g

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 4 g

Value: $12

This is not super pigmented it really needs to be build up and I like more strong black shade. I haven’t had huge luck with Ofra shadows they aren’t bad but they are not my favorite either. I find them to have too much fall out through out the day. Swatched Below.

Sugar Stroke of Genius Heavy-Duty Khol Eyeliner in 03 Green Light

Full Size: 1.2 g

Full Size Cost: $13.99

Sample Size: 1.2 g

Value: $13.99

This seems to be out of stock and I can only find it in black which really sucks because I really liked this alot. I love khol eyeliners and this went on so smooth and creamy but stayed pigmented and didn’t smudge in my waterline. I hope I can find more because I really liked this alot. Swatched Below.

You can really see the lack of pigment in the eyeshadow.

Z Skin Acne Spot Treatment

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $17

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $5.67

I have been really on the hunt for a new spot treatment and have been really curious about Z skin for awhile so I am super happy with this sample. Can’t wait to see what kind of results I can get.  Z Skin is a herbal and organic skincare company with a few different lines  for acne, anti aging and so on.

I was really happy with this month’s bag more happy then I was with this month’s Boxycharm, which is double the cost.  I am so happy with the eyeliner and getting 3 full size products.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $51.94

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 4

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 2

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Boxycharm July 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Boxycharm

Cost: $21

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 the reasonable price of $21 which is usually less then the cost of one item in the box.

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 can’t believe it is more then half way through July already June took forever and July has been like speeding right by.

I wasn’t overly excited about this months box but let’s jump in.

Farmacy Bright On Vitamin C Mask

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

I have been really into vitamin C lately so this is pretty exciting. I also really like Farmacy products. I don’t know why it says it is exclusive for Boxycharm since it isn’t.  This is ont of those masks that changes colors and then you know to wash it off it has echinacea in it as well so it should be really nice and brightening and make skin look really healthy.

Chella Eyebrow Cream in Tantalizing Taupe

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $26

I accidently waxed a chunk of my eyebrow off so I have been playing a little with trying to fill in my brows I still am on the fence with how I feel about it but it is growing on me for special occasions. I have plenty of eyebrow for every day. This is a a cream brow product which I haven’t much tried yet. This is a lot easier and faster to use then a pencil I think but the color is a little too warm and light for me. Swatched Below.

Note Cosmetics Luminous Silk Compact Blusher in 05 Desert Rose

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $11.99

This is a peachy orange blush but it feel super smooth and soft. The packaging is also super nice. I don’t use blush so this is going to get passed on. Swatched Below.

I applied the brow cream both lightly and heavier so you can get a lighter or deeper tone out of it.

Wander Beauty Unlashed Volume & Curl Mascara

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $24

This is not a volumizing mascara at all. It is lengthening and curling but not volumizing. This gives a fairly light natural look. I like it but am not overly impressed.

Crown Brush Crown Pro 10 Fuego Collection

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $29.99

This is a very warm palette. It swatched fine but I have these colors like ten times over so I can’t really work up a bunch of excitement about it.

Total: $129.98

This was such a meh box for me the only thing that I am really into is the Farmacy mask.  I’ll use the mascara but that it not super exciting to get in a box.

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Macy’s Beauty Box July 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: So Macy’s has hopped on the subscription box bandwagon and this is their first box. Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon, 5 deluxe samples and 1 bonus sample. Why not just say 6? I don’t get it.

All the brands will be brands you can find in Macy’s which is cool they sell Mac and a lot of other brands that are never to rarely in subscription boxes.

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

Macy’s has been consistently better I was both excited and a little annoyed by this bag. For starters the bag just looks cheap with a huge Macy’s logo on it feels like a gift with purchase type of thing. The products in side are really cool and unique this month the problem for me is I just fucking r eorganized all my skincare and bath and body products and committed to using up all the open ones before opening new things. So it is going to be a bit before I open any of these but Macy’s didn’t know that lol.

Benefit Porefessional Primer

Full Size: 0.75 oz

Full Size Cost: $31

Sample Size: 0.1 oz

Value: $4.13

This is the original must have pore filling primer. It is an ok primer but it is far from my favorite primer. It is just lackluster I think the whole buzz about it was just that it was kinda one of the first pore filling primers. Also why are Benefit samples so freaking tiny, adorable but tiny.

Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Aging Daily Serum

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $162

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $16.20

I just finished up two serums so I will add this into rotation soon. It is a pricey serum, most Elizabeth Arden things are though but their packaging always makes me feel like eh like drugstore or boring.

Lancôme Bi-Facil Double Action Makeup Remover

Full Size: 1.7 oz

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 50 ml

Value: $15

So excited for this one I love bi phase eye makeup removers for travel, yes I know that that is a really odd thing and very weirdly specific. My favorite it the Sephora one because it does not sting my eyes or leave my contacts gross feeling. This is so raved about that I am so excited to try it and see how it compares to my favorite. I love that they gave us the full travel size as well since these do last a long time this should last me for a long time I don’t go through liquid eye makeup remover very fast.

Rituals The Ritual of Hammam Refreshing Foaming Shower Gel

Full Size: 200 ml

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 50 ml

Value: $3.75

This sounds like it is going to be really cool. I like moussey foamy shower products. The scent is Eucalyptus and Rosemary. Rosemary scents I love but Eucalyptus not so much.

Clarins Tonic Body Treatment

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $64

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $6.40

This I am really excited for I love body oils and this one is supposed to be firming. It is probably only good for like 2 or 3 uses it is so tiny so I will probably save this for traveling since I usually can never bring an oil since all my are giant sized.

Giorgio Armani Sì Passione Perfume

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $116

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.39

Finally another little perfume I tend to just grab 2 or 3 or 4 or these when I take a trip and just use them up that way or if I just really want to try something different.  This is supposed to be a blackcurrant and woodsy type scent.

Really good value this month and alot of really cool and different type of products like the body oil ad the shower foam I am really happy with this months box and excited to try every thing.

Total Value: $46.87

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 1

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 4

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