Month: November 2018

Boxycharm November 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.

Just squeaking this in there this month. I have been busy and I just ran out of time trying to try out everything and work ad planning for trips and holidays and all that chaos that comes with life. That said I was pleasantly surprised with this box.


I really loved how everything was kinda black and gold this month it looked so pretty and cohesive. As well as being a nice nod to the holidays.

Bodyography Makeup Brush Cleaner

Full Size: 4 oz

Full Size Cost: $19

Sample Size: 2 oz

Sample Value: $9.50

This is one of those few times that Boxycharm doesn’t send a full size. This brush cleaner was just ok. I didn’t love it I usually don’t like spray cleaners. This didn’t get my brushes that clean.

F.A.R.A.H. Z-Tweeze Dual Ended Tweezer in Galaxy Gold

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $12

I love the gold splotches very pretty. These tweezers are ok they arent as sharp and grippy as my Tweezermans that I love but these work fine. I may pass these on or I may throw them in my travel drawer.

LuxieBoxycharm Limited Edition Luminous Eye Set

Full Size: 4 brushes

Full Size Cost: $21

Well this is interesting these are “limited edition just for Boxycharm” being sold on sale on Luxie for $21 the same non limited edition and totally not different other then coming in a box is being sold full price for $30 Huh? The gold is pretty a nice change from their usual pink. I really love Luxie brushes but their mini brushes like these I don’t like for me. They are still the same great quality the size is just to small for the way I like to do my makeup I prefer the normal size but they brushes are still very nice.

Cover FX Glitter Drops in Nova

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $44

Holy crap this is expensive! Like who is spending $44 on a liquid glitter? This is something I expected to hate and was not excited to see in the box and then I tried it and I think I am in love. IT IS SO PRETTY AND FEELS SO NICE. It strangely dries matte feeling on your skin so you don’t get that annoying oily sticky feeling a product like this would normally leave on your skin. It is also so gorgeously shiny and magical on the skin I love it.

I swatched it really thick so you can see the gold color and the glitter and then blended out like how a relatively more sane person would wear it. I am not above wearing a thick bold swipe of this to the right event or the grocery store you know no fucks given.

Ace Beaute Grandiose Palette

Full Size: 15.2 g

Full Size Cost: $24.99

This is the palette I have not had the chance to try but I love the colors in it red toned colors are some of my favorite. This swatched really pretty but kinda chunky so we shall see. That doesn’t necessarily mean bad it usually means wear you put it on your eye is wear the pigment is and it doesn’t blend much which is how I like my shadows so I am excited.

I was happier then I thought I would be with this box solely because of the dark horse hit those glitter drops.

Total: $111.49

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Macy’s Beauty Box November 2018 Subscription Box Review

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Macy’s Beauty Box

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: So Macy’s has hopped on the subscription box bandwagon and this is their first box. Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (sometimes $10), 5 deluxe samples and 1 bonus sample. Why not just say 6? I don’t get it.

All the brands will be brands you can find in Macy’s which is cool they sell Mac and a lot of other brands that are never to rarely in subscription boxes.

The cool thing about the coupon is that it is good in stores and online (beauty ships free at Macy’s) also Macy’s does have sales and $5 dollar products so if you are strategic you can score a free product every month. Depending on your state you may still have to pay tax but that is still basically free.

This was a very interesting bag this month do to one product in particular. So let’s get into this.

Wacoal B-Fitted Lightweight Bikini in Nude

Full Size: 1 panty

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 1 panty

Value: $15

One size fits all rarely fits all. But it is cool to see something so so out there and different in this months bag. They are soft and stretchy.

Rituals The Rituals of Ayurveda Balancing Body Cream

Full Size: 220 ml

Full Size Cost: $33

Sample Size: 70 ml

Value: $10.50

I obviously can’t use this it is a rose body cream but it is a really nice size. I think we are getting the matching foaming body wash next month which is kinda cool because I’ll be able to to turn this into a really nice gift set and put it in my emergency gift box. Which is a huge money save for me.

Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $5

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $5

I don’t love this moisturizer I got it in Last Month’s Sephora Play. It is a little sticky and not moisturizing but I will be saving it to try again in the summer.

Smashbox Photo Finish Iconic Primer Stick

Full Size: 9 g

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 1 g?

Value: $3.56

I like this consistency of primer but I don’t love a stick primer I feel like they always apply a little funky. This is super mattifying though I fee like I will really like this.

Shiseido Modern Matte Powder Lipstick in Exotic Red

Full Size: 4 g

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 2.5 g

Value: $16.25

This is so pretty and so comfortable. I love the feel and look of a powder matte lipstick. I am also so excited to be getting a Shiseido lipstick since you don’t see them often but I have heard so many good things about them. Swatched Below.

It Cosmetics Superhero Liner

Full Size: 0.018 oz

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 0.005 oz

Value: $6.67

This is the strangest liquid liner I have ever used. It is a gel liquid liner so it isn’s super smooth or pigmented on first swipe but it layers up easily and is really smooth and nice. Like a gel would be but with the convenience of a liquid liner. Swatched Below.

Miss Dior Perfume

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $100

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $2

I like the perfume samples because I use them alot so to me they are worth it. I know most people hate them. This is a sweet floral scent.

Dior Sauvage Perfume

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $77

Sample Size: 1 ml

Value: $1.28

This is my dad’s favorite cologne so this went right over to him he was pleased. Lol.

This box was alot better then I thought it was at first. I ended up being alot happier with it then I thought I was going to be.

Total Value: $60.26

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 3

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 5

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Ipsy November 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 300 points and 1000 points. You can get around 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.

Late like usual. I was just really not inspired by the boxes/bags I have gotten this month so like was not very excited to write my reviews.

Jelly Pong Pong Cosmetics Cosmic Light Multi functional Pigment in Pulsar

Full Size: 2.3 g

Full Size Cost:$18

Sample Size: 2.3 g

Value: $18

Very very pretty pigment. I love looking at pigments but I so rarely use them because they are messy but I have a decently sized pretty collection. This hangs together really well ad is very smooth and fine. But I don’t know that it is worth $18 I can get indie brand ones that are just as pretty or prettier for way way less. Swatched Below.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-hour Blush in Quirky

Full Size: 5.6 g

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $7.77

This is a very peachy blush. I am not swatching it because my little cousin wants makeup for Christmas so I am going to give her this as an add on to her gifts. I also can’t find this shade anywhere which is weird.

Katherine Eyeliner Solution in Royal Plum

Full Size: 0.35 g

Full Size Cost: $22

Sample Size: 0.35 g

Value: $22

This is very smooth but it is not really plum it is more of a brown with purple undertones. I don’t think this is real worth $22 which is the sale price it sells for $34 which is outlandish. This also doesn’t have a tone of pigment I really had to layer it up to get an opacity. Swatched Below.

Sugar Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick in 28 Trusty Rusty

Full Size: 4.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $12.99

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $4.33

This is so pretty and comes in so many pretty colors. This is such a tiny sample though like itty bitty. This is more of a red red then a rusty red but very pretty.


Marc Anthony Bye Bye Frizz Leave-In Conditioner

Full Size: 8.4 oz

Full Size Cost: $8.99

Sample Size: 1.69 oz

Value: $1.81

I love Marc Anthony Haircare so this will be great to try out.

It is always nice to get full size things and I got two this month. This bag was better then last month but still not super great I am hoping Dec is going to be better. I am happy with the lipstick and leave-in because those will definitely get used.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $41.27

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 4

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 3

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