Tag: Subscription Box

Ipsy March 2017 Subscription 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.

Hey guys long time no post I haven’t had anything new in a while but my boxes for March have started rolling in empties are ramping up so I should have a bunch of post coming at you as we get to the end of the month here.

Look at all that stuff!

Initially I thought this bag was cool but just way to pretty and girly for my tastes. Now Ive decided this bag is cool and I’ll use it but it is definitely way to girly and prissy for me.

Ipsy designed the bag as a a real clutch almost like it is larger then usual and folds over at the top, yes it is crooked that is how mine was folded.

It is a pink fake suede with a grey mesh on one side and a rose gold zipper. It is very cute and functional just I would have preferred a different color even the severe of this color scheme.

Marc Anthony Haircare Deep Repair Aloe Vera Jasmine Conditioning Treatment

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $2.99

Sample Size: 50 ml

Value: $2.99

This is one of my favorite haircare brands, this particular treatment not so much though. This smells very strongly of jasmine which I really don’t like this is a little hard to rinse out of my hair.  I can’t say that it repairs my hair but it does make my hair feel a lot thicker which I do really enjoy. I do not like this as much as I love the coconut and the argan oil treatments. I will use this all up though.

mPrincess Pressed Eyeshadow in Chestnut

Full Size: 1.7 g

Full Size Cost: $15.45

Sample Size: 1.7g

Value: $15.45

I think some one has lost their fucking mind. This is more than a Sugarpill shadow and almost as much as an Urban Decay shadow. Uhhh no, I would never spend that much on this. Besides that it is a very pretty chestnut brown color with some nice gold shimmer. It is fairly pigmented and very smooth. The packaging is cool with the way it swings out but it really doesn’t $15 impress me. Swatched below.

Tarte Tarteist Lip Paint in Vibin

Full Size: 6 ml

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $3.33

This is a pretty color it is a nice wine mixed with brick red very deep.  I find this will all the Tarte lip paints I have tried but it is pretty patchy but it has a nice moussey texture on the lips it does dry down but it is not transfer proof by any means.

Here is the eyeshadow and the liquid lipstick. Both pretty both will get used. Still Not $15 impressed with the eyeshadow.

Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator

Full Size: 2 oz

Full Size Cost: $79

Sample Size: 0.25 oz

Value: $9.88

This is such an expensive exfoliator. I will never buy it but I do love getting samples of it it is a very gentle exfoliator but it makes my skin feel really clean and exfoliated after using it.

Beau Gachis Tapered Blending Brush

Full Size: Yes

Value: $12

This is a super soft brush. I can ALWAYS use another soft blending brush I mean the 50 million I already have are not enough. It is a nice brush feels a little flimsy the way the bristles are in the ferrul but we shall see after I wash it the first time.

Tarte Frxxxtion Stick Exfoliating Cleanser

Full Size: 1 oz

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 0.22 oz

Value: $4.84

I loved this so much from my January 2017 Sephora Play! bag that I used my points to pick up another mini instead of buying the full size right now. I am not going to add this into my value but figured Id break it down and show you what kinda value 500 points gets you it is just about $5 dollars I have noticed.

So far from the highest value I have ever had in an Ipsy bag but I genuinely like all the products and they are all in my wheelhouse so that was great curation on Ipsy’s part. I got 3 full sized products this month so I really can’t complain. I’m happy not blown away but very satisfied. What did you guys think of your Ipsy bags this month?

I’m thinking about doing a battle of the boxes type thing every month Idk any thoughts guys? Not that any one ever answers me lol.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $43.65

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 2

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 2

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Medusa’s Makeup February 2017 Subscription Box Review

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Medusa’s Makeup

Cost: $15.95 monthly

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month Medusa’s Makeup sends 3-5 full size products, with a value of $40 from their line.  I have been subscribing from their first month.  Every month the products arrive in a different colored bubble mailer.

Medusa’s Make up is a vegan and cruelty free company and made in the USA.

They send out their newest products and always full size.

Oh Medusa’s Makeup I don’t even know where to start with you and how you have disappointed me. Since the beginning we have gotten 4 products this month only 3 products. the value this month was only $33 dollars this month instead of the $40+ that it is supposed to be. They disappointed me last month they really disappointed me this month. so that is two strikes if next month doesn’t impress me I will be canceling and finding a new box to subscribe to. I am open to suggestions.

So there’s the paltry three products they sent out this month.

Highlighter in Moonlight

Full Size: 8 g

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 8 g

Value: $12

This is an INTENSE mineral highlight (and very messy) it is white highlight but has a very strong gold shift. It is basically gold in the light which I was not expecting. It is very cool and will be good for very cool looks. Swatched below.

Eye Dust in New Wave

Full Size: 1.5 g

Full Size Cost: $7

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $7

This is a very pretty blue/teal shimmery eye dust. their eye dusts are great they are pigmented and do stick together well. They also come in a million shades. I almost wish they would send more of these and less glitters.

You can see the crazy gold shift to that white highlighter.

Kabuki Brush

Full Size: yes

Full Size Cost: $14

This brush is super soft and dense with a nice metal handle. It is a nice kabuki brush did I need another kabuki brush no but it is pretty. I find it very odd that the card and website both listed this at $12 dollars when I received my box and now 2 weeks later as I sit to write this post the brush is now $14 on the website. That is a little sketchy. I have never seen any of their other products change price in the years I have known about this brand.

Total Value: $33

Well Medusa’s Makeup we have had a roller coaster ride of a run but you are on your last strike. I am really hoping that next month they send one of their new lip paints, a gel eyeliner, or one of their body pigments just something different or I will probably be  canceling.

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February 2017 Sephora Play! Subscription Box Review

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Sephora Play!

Cost: $10.70 monthly

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.

This month Sephora has sent us this satin pink bag that says smitten on it. I like the silky feeling and that they are sending different types of bags now.

Admittedly this is not my favorite bag I have received from them so far but lets see how the value breaks down.

Too Faced Lip Injection Glossy in Milkshake

Full Size: 0.14 oz

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 0.03 oz

Value: $4.71

This is a typical lip plumping gloss it stings when you put it on and stings for awhile. I cant say I saw much plumping and I don’t like the sting. It isn’t irritating like old school lip plumpers so If you like that stinging kind of lip plumper you will probably like this. This is a really like nude glossy shade it does have some color so I found this very true nude to be way to light for me but it does some in other colors nad has a very nice sparkle and shine. It just isn’t for me. Swatched below.

Bite Beauty Multistick in Cashew

Full Size: 0.17 oz

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 0.07 oz

Value: $9.88

I love Bite Beauty’s packaging they use that soft touch plastic that’s almost fuzzy feeling. I was not sure of what to make of this product at first but its grown on me. It will work great for like a quick make up look throw a little on the eyes and blend out and an little on the lips. Can be used as blush too. it blends out well with your fingers but Sephora suggests you can use a brush too. It has a nice matte but not dry finish on the skin and is a really pretty mauve rose color it is darker then it looks in the tube.

Sephora Lashcraft Mascara in Black

Full Size: 0.33 oz

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 0.094 oz

Value: $3.42

This is the tiniest little mascara! I tend to enjoy non high end mascaras more then high end mascaras so I will see how this one works out for me. This is even smaller then a traditional travel size mascara. No where neat the $12 dollar value listed on the packaging, that is the price for a full sized mascara.

Tom For Neroli Portofino Perfume

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $145

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $7.25

Expensive perfume! In theory I should like this it has notes of citrus and bergamont but it gave me a headache and made my nose itchy which is a shame.

Clinique Pep-start Hydroblur Moisturizer

Full Size: 1.7 oz

Full Size Cost: $29.50

Sample Size: 0.24 oz

Value: $4.16

This moisturizer is supposed to work as a primer as well. I really hope this works out for me as a primer because it is a really good price for a blurring primer. On the back of my hand it was very blurring so I am excited to try this out over the next few days.

Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $30

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $10

Can always use another eye cream lol and this is a really good sample size. Origins makes some really great products so I am happy to have this and it will get used up eventually. I am currently alternating between my Tarte Eye Brightener and I believe its a Neutragena eye cream its in a blue tube.

Well the value was higher then last month but still not that great. Still for the ten dollars I spend on the box it is totally worth it to be guaranteed high end samples to try like that perfume. The samples especially of the make up are always big enough to last awhile for me. Only that Clinique sample will be something that gets used up fairly quickly. As always I am happy with Sephora and the variety of products they send out with make up, hair care, skincare and perfume.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $39.42

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 3

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