Author: nightmareb4

Boxycharm October 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Boxycharm

Cost: $25

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 $25 which is usually less then the cost of one item in the box. Boxycharm also joined the customization train and you can choose between a few items to have one in your box for the month. I really like that because Boxycharm was getting to the point where I was only liking one thing in my box and even though the value was there the fun wasn’t anymore.

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.

This was really not the box for me but let’s get into it.

Laura Geller Spackle Hydrate Primer

Full Size: 59 ml

Full Size Cost: $29.50

I don’t really want or need a hydrating primer. And this tube feels super massive. I don’t know if I will hang on to it or not but it is a cool product to be able to get in this box.

Haus Laboratories Glam Attack Liquid Shimmer Powder in Aphrodite

Full Size: 3.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $20

I don’t need a shimmer liquid eyeshadow. But My mom loves Lady Gaga and I have been wanting to get her something from her makeup line but nothing has ever thrilled me so this will make a cute little stocking stuffer for her.

Hanalei Matte Bronzer

Full Size: 5 g

Full Size Cost: $25

Its fine its a matte bronzer. It does have a really interesting warm but grey ton so I am curious about it but I can see this getting decluttered in the future Because I have so much bronzer but always reach for my favorites.

Julep Beauty Makeup Remover Towelettes in Cleansing

Full Size: 60 Towelettes

Full Size Cost: $20

Like I’m not not gona use these wipes are always useful but $20 wipes that’s insane they better be magical. This package feels really dense and heavy but these are witch hazel wipes and I have a feeling they are gona be really dry and I don’t like that.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops

Full Size: 40 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

This bottle is so cute and pretty! I love watermelon and niacinamide in my skincare so obviously I was picking this as my choice for the month. This definitely left my skin glowy and fresh looking so I look forward to seeing if there are long term benefits.

I am really happy with my glow recipe item but pretty ambivalent to the rest of the box.

Total: $128.50

Total Value to Me: $79

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Ipsy October 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy Bag

Cost: $12 monthly, $132 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 the same link any subscriber would get.

You can now customize your bag and pick out one sample per month that will get to be in your bag which is a pretty nice change even though it came with a price increase.

I fucking love the bag this month it is so cute with the lips and the fangs and the lime green and the lime green lipstick pull I am in love.

F.A.R.A.H. Concealer Brush 10F

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $10

This is fine. I don’t love the quality of F.A.R.A.H. brushes I find them to feel really cheap and not preform as well as other brushes in the same or cheaper price ranges.

Sugar Cosmetics Plush Crush Creme Crayon in 05 Mauve Mama

Full Size: 1.8 g

Full Size Cost: $15.99

I am not even going to open this so that I can pass it on fresh to some one I don’t care for creme lip products and I have not had great experiences with Sugar cosmetics I am unenthused by everything I have tried from this brand.

Pistache Skincare Pistachio Oil Hydrating Hand Cream

Full Size: 71 ml

Full Size Cost: $18

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $5.07

This was my choice for the month. I have had this from Ipsy before and I had really enjoyed it so I wanted the chance to have it again. It smells like pistachios and just gives me all the happy nostalgia feels.

Goldfaden MD Doctor’s Scrub Ruby Crystal Microderm Exfoliator

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $11.40

I very much enjoy this brand and their products they really seem to work for me so I like getting to try all different ones of them through Ipsy.

Real Her Power Wear Blush in Not Your Average

Sample Size: 2.5 g

I have all kinds of problems with this product like first of all I don’t like this brand. Second of this product doesn’t actually exist for sale so it is likely left over old product since this is one of those companies that changes out and discontinues products often in my experience. I don’t like the color either it is very pink but dusty in real life.

3 of 5 things I will keep but the bag I love so that kinda makes up for it. I wish there had been a more Halloween theme to the products in the bag that would have been really fun.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $42.46

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 2

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 3

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Macy’s Beauty Box October 2021 Subscription Box Review

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Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (that used to it) with a purchase amount which I hate (SUCH A DOWNGRADE), 5 deluxe samples and 1 bonus sample. Why not just say 6? I don’t get it. Lately we have been getting between 6 and 8 items per month you never really know how many things you are going to get.

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

Chock full of stuff this month.

3ina Cosmetics The 24H Pen Eyeliner

Full Size: 1.2 ml

Full Size Cost: $14.50

I am sorta excited for this one. It is super black and smooth it feathers a little but Hands are a good feather test because everything feathers on them so you can judge how much and this is minimal.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

Full Size: 5 ml

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 4 ml

Value: $9.60

For real you couldn’t at least send a full mini size like really? I don’t like this mascara so I am leaving it sealed in the bag. I find this mascara to be dry and unimpressive on my lashes and I have so many mascaras I like and so many I want to try I am not going to waste my time on mascaras I know I don’t like.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Taupe

Full Size: 0.085 g

Full Size Cost: $23

Sample Size: 0.03 g

Value: $8.12

Well this color is way to light for me but also I don’t like micro pencils so I wouldn’t use this anyway. Two strike outs for me. The mini is cute for travel or a purse makeup bag though.

Gua Sha Tool

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $5.99

So this is plastic and I have never seen a plastic one before. I have been super curious to try Gua Sha out but haven’t wanted to buy one so this will be a good beginner one so see if I like it and want to invest in a more expensive stone or metal Gua Sha tool. Very cool to get something like this even if it is super low quality.

CosRX Master Path Original Fit Blemish Covers

Full Size: 24 Patches

Full Size Cost: $6

I love a pimple patch and these are raved about I know. I always have a few brands on the go and try to mix and match and test what are going to be the best for what type of pimples. I enjoy it and I do find most help alot.

Perricone High Potency Growth Factor Firming & Lifting Serum

Full Size: 59 ml

Full Size Cost: $129

Sample Size: 7.5 ml

Value: $16.40

I am certain this has been sent in this box before but whatever it is super expensive and I will use it.

Kiehl’s Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $60

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $20

This tiny little tube is $20! It better be magical!I like Keihl’s and I love retinol but omg that is pricey for something with retinol that far down the ingredient list.

Marc Jacobs Daisy Perfume

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $108

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.30

Calvin Klein Defy Cologne

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $49

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.96

As per usual I have given these away to my mom and gf respectively. I like that that is an option it doesn’t bother me that I don’t care for the perfumes usually I have so many. I love that they include a cologne I say this every month.

I am keeping half the things in this months bag that isn’t so bad.

Total Value: $83.87

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 3

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 2

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

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