Medusa’s Makeup

Cost: $15.95 monthly

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month Medusa’s Makeup sends 3-5 full size products from their line.  This is the third month that this subscription is around and I have been subscribing since the beginning.  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 usually full size.

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I have to say I was a little disappointed with this month’s selection.

Medusa’s Makeup has continued on with their updated card and it is quite cute this month.

Here’s some close ups.

Lip and Cheek Stain

Full Size: 3.5 g

Full Size Cost: $8

Sample Size: 3.5 g

Value: $8

Swatched below. There is no size or color listed but it appears to be full size and in the shade Moody.  This has a very greasy texture and I hate lip products in pots like this so total fail for me. And it does not have enough pigment for a cheek stain.

Lip Gloss in Rumors

Full Size: 1.5 g

Full Size Cost: $9

Sample Size: 6  ml

Value: $9

WordPress recently updated and is giving me hell with posting photos so forgive the lack of the picture of this out of the box. Its a very shear purple shimmery gloss very sticky. Not a fan. Also think its very odd that the box and the website disagree on how much is in this tube.

Eye Dust in Green Velvet

Full Size: 1.5 g

Full Size Cost: $7

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $7

I am not a huge fan of loose pigments so messy, but this color is very pretty and has a very smooth texture.

Setting Spray

Full Size: 1 oz

Full Size Cost: $8

Sample Size: 1 oz

Value: $8

So this is pretty small for a full size setting spray. I was really excited to get a new setting spray to try since its a different type of product for Medusa’s Makeup. It works ok it isn’t super sticky and it does feel refreshing on the skin but is not super long lasting or anything.

Swatches Without flash

With Flash

From top to bottom cheek stain, eye dust, lipgloss.

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Total Value: $32

I was not overly impressed this month. I hated both lip products and am not wowed by the other products. I will probably cancel if December fails to impress me.

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

 

Medusa’s Makeup

Cost: $15.95 monthly

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month Medusa’s Makeup sends 3-5 full size products from their line.  This is the third month that this subscription is around and I have been subscribing since the beginning.  Every month the products arrive in a different colored bubble mailer.

So far I have received 4 products each month and they have all been full-sized.  They also send out products that they have newly launched which is really cool that you get to try their brand new stuff.

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

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This months products:

They have upgraded the info card this month I hope they continue with that. Previous months it was a little slip of printed paper.

Lipstick in Red Square

Full Size: 3.5 g

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 3.5 g

Value: $12

Close up of the packaging:

The packaging is both  light (cheap) feeling plastic but well designed and the cap stays on well.

Here is the lipstick with and without flash:

It’s a very nice creamy lipstick and the shade is a very true bright red with no orange or blue undertones. It is a little sheer for my tastes but does build up. Swatched below.

Cosmetic Glitter in Abracadabra

Full Size: 2 g

Full Size Cost: $7

Sample Size: 3 g

Value: $7

I don’t know if this is like old packaging or something but the pot I received says that it contains 3 g while full size on the website is advertised as 2 g.  I am going to go with the full size price of $7 for 2 grams since that is what you can buy from Medusa’s

This is a cosmetics grade glitter that can be used on the eyes, lips or any where on the face or body.  Abracadabra is a black glitter that is not super reflective but I could see this looking really nice topping some of my Tattoo Junkee liquid lipsticks. Swatched below.

Glitter Adhesive in The Fix

Full Size: 2 g

Full Size Cost: $8

Sample Size: 0.2 oz

Value: $8

Again with the weird sizing differences the product received is marked at 0.2 oz which is almost 3 times what the website says full size is.

I am interested in seeing how this wax type of product will hold the glitter but i am not holding my breath that this is going to work.

Deluxe False Eyelashes

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $8

Sample Size: Yes

Value: $8

This seems to be a brand new product so that is cool that they include their new launches.  I am not a false lash person but this little kit is so cute that I may have to give it a try.

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Overall:

The total of this months bag was $35.  Which is damn good for a 16 dollar bag. I have been happy with the variety of products they send out even if they aren’t always the type of make up I use. Messy pigments and glitters are not my thing but having this glue may help me branch out a little. The weird discrepancies in sizes has me a little confused but overall I was happy. Let me know what you guys thought about this box or if you guys get this same box!

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup