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Macy’s Beauty Box Review – February 2019

Megan K.
ByMegan K.Feb 14, 2019 | 21 comments

Macys Beauty Box February 2019

Macy's Beauty Box
3.5 overall rating
95 Ratings | 23 Reviews

Macy’s Beauty Box is a beauty subscription box that sends 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.

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 open box

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Macys Beauty Box February 2019 all contents

About the Macy's Beauty Box

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.

Macy's Beauty Box February 2019 Review

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 booklet

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.

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 booklet product info Macys Beauty Box February 2019 booklet product list Macys Beauty Box February 2019 booklet more products Macys Beauty Box February 2019 booklet back cover

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

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 lip pouch

This bag is so weird and cute! When you unzip, it looks like the lips open.

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 lip pouch open

This bag also hints at the full-size product included in this month's box.

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 lip pouch back

Now, on to the items!

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 rose mask Macys Beauty Box February 2019 rose mask back Macys Beauty Box February 2019 rose mask detail

Origins Original Skin Retexturizing Mask with Rose Clay, 1 fl oz - Estimated Value $10.40 (Buy a full size 2.5 oz here for $26.00)

Big rose fan here! I also love most anything this brand sells. I will admit that this mask was super drying for my skin, though to be fair,  I find literally every clay-based mask drying. Your girl has some seriously dry skin to begin with! Though this may not be my type of product overall, the scent was beautiful and the mask itself is such a pretty pale pink color. It turns even lighter when it dries, so you know when it is time to wash it off and it has a texture that gently exfoliates when you scrub. If you have oily skin, you will likely enjoy this more than I did.

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 mini beauty blender in bag Macys Beauty Box February 2019 beauty blender info booklet Macys Beauty Box February 2019 mini beauty blender booklet and sponge Macys Beauty Box February 2019 mini beauty blender Macys Beauty Box February 2019 mini beauty blender side

BeautyBlender Micro Mini - Estimated Value $9.00 (Buy a two pack here for $18.00)

I have gotten a few of these before and if you like this sort of tool it will be a welcome addition to your bag for sure. I have tried using them wet with my foundation, and I don't find that it really adds to my routine. Where these little babies really shine for me is in highlighter application. I like to wet them and then dab them into my favorite highlighter and then lightly pat it on my face. It gives my face an extra dewy look that I just love!

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 mascara Macys Beauty Box February 2019 mascara open

Clinique High Impact Mascara, 0.14 oz - Estimated Value $9.50 (Buy a full size 0.28 oz here for $19.00)

This is actually one of my favorite mascaras so I am thrilled to get this little travel size. I tend to swap between this mascara and my other favorite Clinique Lash Power. I find that sometimes my lashes just need to swap between formulas, and I have been using Clinique mascaras for years. I never really use a lash curler because these formulas give me about lift and shape without that extra step. They also both stay on all day and neither is a chore to remove with a makeup wipe.

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 powder Macys Beauty Box February 2019 powder side Macys Beauty Box February 2019 powderope Macys Beauty Box February 2019 powder bottom

Dermablend Loose Setting Powder, 3 g - Estimated Value $3.11 (Buy  full size 28 g here for $29.00)

This is a very fine translucent setting powder that applied easily with my favorite powder brush. Ideally, you apply quite a lot then let it set for two minutes, then buff it off. I don't really see myself making that a habit, but I did find that this mini size was the perfect amount to keep in my purse for a quick fix to any shininess I might experience as my day goes on. It has a really great matte finish and is easy to dab on with my fingertips.

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 lipstick Macys Beauty Box February 2019 lipstick open Macys Beauty Box February 2019 lipstick bottom

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick in American Doll, 3.2 g  - FULL SIZE! Retail Value $20.00

This is likely the item most people are super excited about! The color is a divine true red, a shade that suits itself to almost every skin tone in everything from vintage to modern makeup looks. If I could change one thing about it, it would be a different finish. I can't stand matte finish lipsticks. I know I am likely the minority in this, but I find them so drying. I will give this one props though because when I added in a clear gloss, it transformed into a heavenly and long lasting cream finish. That, I can work with!

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 lipstick swatch

Here you can see this is a true crisp red.

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 perfume sample Macys Beauty Box February 2019 perfume sample open

Yves Saint Laurent Black Opium Eau de Parfum Spray, 0.04 oz - Estimated Value $1.65 (Buy a full size 3 oz here for $124.00)

This is a darker and moody scent, meaning it is right up my alley. It had notes of coffee, Jasime, pear, and patchouli. I find it just a little too sweet for my liking (probably the pear), but this is a scent I have wanted to try, so I am pleased it was included in this box.

Macys Beauty Box February 2019 pasties in bag Macys Beauty Box February 2019 pasties pair Macys Beauty Box February 2019 pasties back Macys Beauty Box February 2019 pasties info

Fashion Forms Breast Petals - Estimated Value $2.33 (Buy 3 pairs here for $7.00)

Finally, we received a pair of pasties. I have never in my life used these because I am not self-conscious about what they are designed to hide. I could see these being a nice addition to a formal look for someone more discreet than myself though, and the flower shape is super cute!

Verdict: This was my first Macy’s Beauty Box and I really liked it! While the hero item lipstick wasn't my favorite finish, I found a way to make it work well for my routine. I was super happy to get a travel size of my favorite mascara, and I really liked the setting powder. The mask will go to a friend, and the BeautyBlender I will reserve for when my current ones gets tossed. The pasties might be another gift, and the perfume was fun to try! This box has an estimated value of about $55.99 (not counting the makeup bag.) That is a great value for a $15 sub.

To Wrap Up:

Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Check this page to see what box will be available when you sign up. (As of publication, March was the first available box.)

Value Breakdown:

  • Origins Mask $2.79
  • BeautyBlender $2.41
  • Mascara $2.55
  • Setting Powder $0.83
  • Lipstick $5.36
  • Perfume Sample $0.44
  • Petals $0.62

Alternatively, each of the 7 items (minus the cute bag) have an average cost of $2.14.

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What do you think about the February Macy’s Beauty Box?

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Each month you will receive five deluxe beauty samples, one bonus item, and other beauty-related products. You'll also receive a $5 off $20+ beauty coupon exclusively for Beauty Box subscribers, available for use online and in-store.

Megan K.
Megan K.
I love natural/vegan beauty products, Korean skincare, unique jewelry, and weird candies from far away places. When I am not waiting for my next exciting box you can find me painting or taking photographs of interesting people. I never leave home without pug hair somewhere on my shirt and a bold lipstick on my smile.

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21 comments

Jennifer

Hi, I love this page. I met her thanks to beautydealsbff on instagram I just wanted to know if it is still possible to get the bag of the month of February since we are mid-month

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Nat

Not unless you get it through ebay. if you sign up through macy’s now, you will get march

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Chantel

I’m so sad that now you need a $25 minimum to use the coupon with free shipping!

That’s a huge issue for me and will probably end up cancelling. At first there was no limit and free shipping, then $10, now it’s $25 and I’ll never use the coupon again, which makes the box barely worth it for me.

We also have not received any major “star” items lately either.

I’m so disappointed!

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KIM

you can always use the coupon in store

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Megan Kirkland

This is what I did! 🙂

Twyla

It also works for free ship to store, but of course you have to have a store close enough to make that possible. I used my $10 off, had it shipped to the store for free, and just picked it up. A bit more hassle than shipping to my home, but at least I was able to use the coupon and get free shipping. 🙂

Tanya

Is it only $25? I thought it was now a $49 minimum beauty purchase to get free shipping! I agree, though, that this makes me much less likely to use the coupon.

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Am

Is there any way to get this bag today? I can only see March available 😞 i would really like to purchase this.

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Nat

My January bag was lost in the mail but I really wanted it, so I went to ebay and got one.

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KIM

mine too. i didn’t get mine either. last tracking date was Feb 02.

Twyla

Unfortunately no, if you sign up now your first bag would be March.

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Twyla

I loved the February bag, so cute and really seemed to fit in February! Not a fan of the matte lip craze personally as it makes my lips feel too dry, but I added a balm and the liquid lip worked well. The color is gorgeous!! Overall this was a great bag for me.

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Megan K.

The balm trick over the matte formula is my new go to, especially with how many matte lippies I get monthly!

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Diana

The bag is saying,”Feed me, Seymour!”.

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Marisa

This may be a random thing to be excited about but… Macy’s changed the packaging box so now it folds flat without having to cut any tape or rip anything apart — makes it easier to get ready for recycling.

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KIM

This may not me a permanent change. I did not get my bag this month because it was damaged during shipping. Talking to Customer Service this was not uncommon for this month’s bag.

They were not replacing the sub, only giving refunds, which stinks because the gloss alone was worth more than the sub price.

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Megan K.

I appreciate things like this too. 🙂

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Luna

Clever design on the bag. Makes me think of the Muppet Janice when it’s open. 🙂

I recently re-subbed to Macy’s after having not been subbed since last Spring, and March’s box is my first one. I’m anxiously waiting for spoilers!

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Megan K.

I can’t unsee it now Luna! Made me smile though. 🙂

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