Tag: Subscription Box

Ipsy June 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.

So there were three bag color choices red, blue, and yellow and of course I got the one I wanted least but it is a super nice bag and I like it despite it being yellow. It is a really soft but substantial feeling vinyl.

BioBelle #Unicornglow Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 2 masks

Value: $9.98

I got two of these but I used one like 3 hours after I got it I couldn’t resist. This is not really heavy on the skincare more on the fun factor I mean the packaging is ultra cute. The mask sat on my face super well and was nice and thick like I was able to clean and stuff while wearing this. It made my skin feel soft and look bright but this is more a pre-makeup type of sheet mask then serious skincare with benefits.

Luxie 245 Small Shader Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $12

This brush I am so excited to have I don’t have and really small packing brushes like this and it is something I always find myself wanting and I love Luxie Brushes.

Make Up For Ever Step 1 Equalizer Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $37

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $6.17

This is a very hydrating feeling primer. Not smoothing or blurring or anything like that not something I’m really looking for but it is a nice enough sample their primers a little goes a long way.

Doucce Luscious Lip Stain in 615 Passion Peach

Full Size: Stain and Gloss

Full Size Cost: $19.60

Sample Size: 1.75 ml

Value: $3?

So this is super hard to figure out the value I can’t find the size of the full size and it is only sold as a set with a stain and a gloss. This is super tiny so I am guessing three dollars. I didn’t think I’d like this very orangey peach shade but I don’t hate it, I don’t love it but I don’t hate it. It is matte and does have a nice texture and does leave a pretty stain but unfortunately it smudges every where and makes a messy before you get to the nice stained finish.

Cake Beauty Delectable Body Butter Cream in Triple Citrus Blend

Full Size: 200 ml

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $2.25

I love their lotions they smell edible and they moisturizer really nice I am loving this like citrus cake type smell.

Weirdly low value for having three pricier full size products. I am on the fence this month the things I liked I LOVED but the rest was just ok. I am starting to feel like I may have out grown this subscription.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $33.40

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 3

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Sephora Play! May 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Sephora Play!

Cost: $10.00 monthly + tax

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month our favorite money sucking store Sephora sends out a curated box of higher end samples to try out.  Every month you receive 5 samples and a perfume sample.  The boxes are customized with a few different variations being sent out each month.

There is a small survey that Sephora has you take that helps Sephora curate a box to your needs. There is also a card included in the box for a complimentary mini makeover (which are complimentary any way so I don’t really get that) and 50 extra points if you purchase something in store.

Wow this was a really boring crappy month like all older type products nothing that fun or exciting.

And a few items didn’t have the sizes listed on them.

Bare Minerals Original Mineral Veil

Full Size: 8.5 g

Full Size Cost: $23

Sample Size: 0.75 g

Value: $2.71

More loose powder this is supposed to be translucent but it is lightly tinted.  I have so much loose powder and I never use it.

Sephora Mud Mask Purifying & Mattifying

Full Size: 2.03 oz

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 0.33 oz

Value: $3.25

I don’t love this mask it is really chunky, and doesn’t do much for my skin. It is isn’t bad it just isn’t great. I just used up my last sample and then this came in my box. This is only good for one to two uses so I am giving it one last shot and then I won’t use any more samples that come my way.

Atelier Cologne Clementine California

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $135

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $2.03

I love this perfume it is one of my favorites. I love citrus scents and this is a very grown up citrus scent.

Benefit The Pore Professional

Full Size: 22 ml

Full Size Cost: $31

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $4.23

Is there anyone left that hasn’t tried this primer? I have grown out of this primer it balls up and doesn’t fill my pores as well as other newer primers do.

Buxom Lash Mascara

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 6 ml

Value: $12

What a unimpressive mascara name I like it like yes this is mascara that is all lol.  Do I need more mascara no I have enough for like 5 years.

Alterna Caviar CC Cream 10 in 1 Complete Correction Leave-In Hair Perfector

Full Size: 74 ml

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 25 ml

Value: $8.78

I don’t really like Alterna products they usually make my hair feel sticky and weighed down but I really like how they smell.

Meh month for me nothing here that I really am super excited about or love other then a perfume sample.

Total Value: $33

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 3

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

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Boxycharm May 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.

Another month another Boxycharm box that came all crushed I really don’t get what is up with that. Luckily nothing was damaged this month but since none of my other boxes are damaged when I get them I feel like this is on Boxycharm’s end not the post office’s end.

Aesthetica P 12 Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $27

I would never spend $27 on this brush it does not feel that quality it isn’t super scratchy but there is an element of scratchiness to the bristles and it just has the look and feel of a much cheaper brush. I also don’t love brushes shaped like this I need something bigger ad fluffier or smaller and denser for my powder life.

Aesthetica 3 Piece Eye Trio

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $45

Uh that is ridiculous especially since one of the brushes is a tiny spoolie. These feel better quality then the P12 but no where near $45 you can get the same thing from like bh cosmetics for less then half the price that is the same quality.

Pür Cosmetics Sculptor Palette

Full Size: 1o g

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 10 g

Value: $30

This is a much better then the eye palette that is for sure the highlight shades are a bit dark for me but that will be good for people generally left out with shades that don’t work for them. Swatched Below.

Pretty Vulgar The Ink Gel Eyeliner 01 Black List

Full Size: 6 g

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 6 g

Value: $24

I just love the packaging aesthetic so much the old school inkwell is just so awesome. I wish the quality of the packaging was better for the price ad the look of it like the lid is so cheap feeling if should have been a heavier metal cap.  The jar itself is heavy glass. Since you can’t see into the liner it is really easy to overload your brush because this is a very creamy gel liner. It stays a bit glossy but does look really nice. I swatched it twice a first past and a second past so that you can see how the pigment is over a first and second swipe. Swatched Below.

Beauty Creations Matte Lip Gloss in 17 Sweet Heart

Full Size: 4 g

Full Size Cost: $10

Sample Size: 4 g

Value: $10

I feel like they sell this at Marshall’s. This is a really pretty color but it takes forever to dry down and is pretty sticky while it dries. The packaging is also pretty cheap feeling like there are sharp edges on the plastic cap. I don’t get matte lip gloss like those are pretty mutually exclusive so I don’t get while brands name things like that. Swatched Below.

Cover Fx Blurring Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $38

This is a beige primer that is really blurring like my skin looks really smooth and soft after putting this on.

Total: $174

So much repeat brands like I feel like we have gotten Cover Fx and Pür in every box lately. The spoilers for next month look really good so I am excited to see what we get. It looks like we will be getting some different brands then usual. Almost a third of the value of this month came from the really overpriced brushes that are not worth it they are not something I would spend my money on.

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