Macy’s Beauty Box Review – October 2017

Macy’s has a new beauty subscription box! Every month, they send you deluxe product samples, a bonus item, and a collectible cosmetics bag. Plus, you also get a $5 beauty coupon for use in-store and online.

My Subscription Addiction paid for this box. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)

The Subscription Box: Macy’s Beauty Box

The Cost: $15 a month + free shipping

The Products: Each month you will receive five deluxe beauty samples, one bonus item, a collectible cosmetics bag and a $5 beauty coupon exclusively for Beauty Box subscribers, available for use online and in-store.

Ships to: the 48 contiguous United States. The Macy's Beauty Box cannot be shipped to PO Boxes, APO/FPO/GPO address, Hawaii, Alaska or U.S. Territories at this time.

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Each box comes with a fold-out card detailing the items included:

You'll also receive a $5 off coupon, which is good for beauty purchases in-store and online.

And just like Ipsy, with each box you'll receive a new makeup bag:

This one as a vinyl like pearl white fabric with a hot pink lining:

Now, on to the items!

LANCÔME Énergie de Vie Water-Infused Moisturizing Cream - .5 oz Value $16.15

This day cream is designed to give you skin hydration without being heavy. It's also supposed to help brighten skin and fix uneven skin tone.

I'm a fan of Lancome skincare in general, and this is another product I'll add to my list of quality Lancome items! It's moisturizing without being oily, and it absorbs so quickly. (I will use every last drop of this moisturizer!)

Elizabeth Arden SUPERSTART Skin Renewal Booster - 5 ml Value $11.40

This product goes on first before serums, moisturizers, etc. It is designed to help "restore the healthy look of skin’s surface layer, fortifying its natural ability to repair and renew."

It's a light, gel-like formula, that absorbs almost instantly. (It's scented, but the fragrance is light and fades quickly.) I haven't noticed any immediate results, but we'll see if I can make this little sample last a week or two!

Origins Clear Improvement® Active Charcoal Mask - 15 ml Value $4

This mask takes about 15 minutes to dry, then you rinse off with water to reveal clearer skin. First, I love that this mask has no discernable scent. And second, I love a mask that dries and tightens a bit while you wear it - I like to think my mask is *doing* something! And the best part? It left my skin feeling incredibly clean and soft.

Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer - .25 oz Value $8

This is one of the first primers I’ve ever sampled and I still use it whenever I get it in a box! It’s a classic oil-free primer that creates a smooth base for applying foundation. (Not a new discovery/exciting beauty sample, but a good one!)

StriVectin Multi-Action Stress Defense Hydrating Water Gel - 10 ml Value $12.15

This is a water gel moisturizer designed to help plump your skin with moisture and give you a dewy glow. This is another lightweight, quickly absorbing moisturizer, and I really like the formula. BUT! Did it give my skin a dewy finish? Nope! Pretty matte over here! (But my skin tends to get oily throughout the day, so it's always best to start off matte.)

YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Opium - 1.2 ml Value $3.40

This is a floral fragrance with notes of Coffee Accord, Orange Blossom, Cedarwood Essence, and Patchouli Essense.

Verdict: This box has a retail value of about $55. I think that's good for a $15 box, and if you're a fan of quality skincare I think this box is a good one. (Sometimes it feels like Macy's sends out beauty samples that we've seen in subscription boxes for years, but this month was a good mix of old favorites and new discoveries for me.)

To Wrap Up:

Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No. Currently, Macy's is in waitlist mode.

Coupon –  None available for this subscription.

Value Breakdown: At $15 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:

• Lancome: $4.40
• Elizabeth Arden: $3.10
• Origins Mask: $1.09
• Smashbox Primer: $2.18
• Strivectin Water Gel: $3.30
• YSL Black Opium: $.92
• Makeup Bag - not counted toward value

What do you think about the October Macy’s Beauty Box? (Check out our Macy's Beauty Box vs Allure Beauty Box vs Look Fantastic series to see how the $15 beauty boxes stack up to each other!)