Boxycharm July 2017 Subscription Box Review

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.


This months box was so good!!! I’m was so happy with it.

I’m pretty laid up with an injury right now so this was a nice treat.

The eye palette really makes it.

Colourpop Ultra Satin Lip in Lock Diary

Full Size: 3.2 g

Full Size Cost: $6

Sample Size: 3.2 g

Value: $6

This is from a collab Colourpop did with Hello Kitty so you can’t actually get this color anymore so I linked to another similar color. The card actually says we are supposed to receive the ultra matte lips but I received an ultra satin lip. I like the satin formula but the matte is more my preference as it is transfer proof and the satins are not. Still Colourpop is always great and affordable they make it so you can get some weird colors and not feel like you are spending an arm and a leg. This is a lot pinkier of a color then I go for but I will still try and use it maybe on top of something darker. Swatched Below.

Winky Lux Unibrow Eyebrow Pencil in Universal

Full Size: 0.28 g

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 0.28 g

Value: $12

I am not a huge fan of brow pencils I don’t really use them but this I have a weird fondness towards that makes me want to try it. Its probably the super adorable packaging. I love the Eye of Horus on the package. The spoolie is pretty shitty but that”s ok the actual product is nice. I it a bit hard at first but it warms up on the skin it is a little dark even for my dark brown brows so this is not a universal color like they claim. Swatched Below.

bareMinerals Invisible Light

Full Size: 9 g

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 9 g

Value: $32

This was incredibly hard to photograph it is white powder a matte and a glowy one. The matte one is very matte and the glowy one has a little swirl of color that doesn’t show up on the skin and has glitter in it. I’m not a huge fan of the glitter but I do really like this palette especially the concept of it even if the execution is not perfect for me. The powder is a little more full coverage then I would want in a translucent powder but it can be sheered out. These powders are so very soft I tried to get swatches but it is hard to see translucent powder. This is a great concept and packaging for travel you get both a glowy and matte powder in one compact unit with a huge mirror.

On the left we have the powders the top swatch is the glow powder and the bottom is the matte.

On the right we have the Lock Diary liquid lipstick on top and bottom is the Winky Lux Eyebrow Pencil. Swatched the pencil looks very ashy but on my eyebrows it does not look ashy at all it is a perfect undertone to look like real hair.

blinc x Boxycharm Electric Eyes Palette

Full Size: 11 g

Full Size Cost: $45

Sample Size: 11 g

Value: $45

Omg this is such a gorgeous palette. the pigmentation is insane I barely have to touch these. They are so smooth and creamy they have that kind of cream to powder type of feel its so lovely. Unfortunately the first and the fourth color look like the exact same color on me but that it ok it is still a pretty color.

This palette screams fall to me but I can’t wait to use it now even though it doesn’t totally fit the season in my opinion.

Project Beauty Spray.Set.Go Makeup Setting Spray

Full Size: 2 oz

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 2 oz

Value: $32

The packaging on this is really sleek and feels really nice and substantial but what the hell were they smoking to think this was worth $32. The nozzle sucks it sprays out in like a blast it  makes a huge mess of your make up its terrible. I am either going to have to transfer this to a different spray bottle or reserve it for foiling purposes only.


Total: $127

We got 5 full sized items this month. Honestly the Electric Eye palette made the box it is definitely one of the best things I have ever received in an subscription box. Overall every product in this box was a hit for me even if there were some execution problems with some of the products. Can’t wait to see what we get next month.

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

 

Boxycharm June 2017 Subscription Box Review and an Ofra Coupon Code

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 can also use the link in the header.

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 a really nice box this month. we even got extra items which to me makes up for the throw away item of that eyebrow brush from last month that should not have counted.

8 items this month and I like almost all of them.

You can use the code Boxy30 to get 30% off any purchases from Ofracosmetics.com

RealHer Play Book Shadow Palette II

Full Size: 9 x 1.2 g = 10.8 g

Full Size Cost: $28

Sample Size: 9 x 1.2 g = 10.8 g

Value: $28

This is a lovely neutral palette. The packaging is sturdy enough for travel and the shadows are decent quality. They feel really buttery soft. The shimmers have good pigmentation from the start but the mattes are very sheer and require a bit of building but they are not patchy so it is not a problem. The only real problem with this palette is that some of the colors read very similar on the skin and it is hard to see the differentiation between the colors. Particularly between invincible, indomitable and terrific. Other then that this is a good palette.

Artist Couture Diamond Glow Powder in Illuminati

Full Size: 4.5 g

Full Size Cost: $26.99

Sample Size: 4.5 g

Value: $26.99

The sifter on this is fantastic all loose powder sifters should be like this.

This is an extremely glowy highlight it is intense it sits a funny on my face though its is too shimmery and reflective I think this would be much better as a body highlight it is pretty though. Swatched Below.

Ofra Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick in Tuscany

Full Size: 0.21 oz

Full Size Cost: $17

Sample Size: 0.21 oz

Value: $17

This is a pretty red berry and brick toned shade all at the same time it is not reading well on camera but it is quite pretty. Ofra has a really nice formula matte and not drying and mostly transfer proof. Swatched Below.

Lipstick and Glow Powder.

Luxie Pro Precision Tapered Brush 640

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $24

Value: $24

I love Luxie Brushes they are the softest and this is no exception. This is a flimsy but in a good way type of brush it is a very delicate light type of application. I don’t totally know how to use this yet but I am excited to play around with it.

BioBelle #primer Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $4.99

BioBelle #staygorgeous Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $4.99

BioBelle #beautyscoop Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $4.99

Who doesn’t love sheet masks. And the packaging on these is adorable and they are pricey masks to boot.


Total: $110.96

We got 7 items this month so 2 more then promised which is great. I loved everything in this box except the highlighter. They send a highlight every month has anyone else noticed that? Value is 5 times more then I pay for the box so I am very satisfied with this months box.

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Boxycharm May 2017 Subscription Box Review

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 can also use the link in the header.

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.


Was not super impressed with the box this month but let’s get into it.

The BrowGal by Tonya Crooks Convertible Brow in CB.02 Brown Hair

Full Size: 5.5 g

Full Size Cost: $35

Sample Size: 5.5 g

Value: $35

This can be used wet or dry. When used wet is turns into a pomade. I don’t know that the colors are quite right for me a little too cool toned.  But it is a cool concept. The powders feel really nice and have the perfect amount of buildable pigmentation that you want in a brow product. I don’t really do much to my brows so I will be passing this on. Swatched Below.

The BrowGal by Tonya Crooks Brow Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $14

$14 seems a little high for this brush but it is a nice angle brush with a nice spoolie.  The ferule is a little sharp on the brush side though. I think this will actually be really nice for winged eyeliner as well.

Temptu x Boxycharm Liquid Glow

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $24

Boxycharm stated this as $29.50 but Temptu has this on their website for $24. Either way this is a gorgeous glowy highlight it’ll look great mixed into foundation as well and should last forever a little goes a long long way.Swatched Below

IBY Beauty Highlight & Contour Palette

Full Size: 15.36 g

Full Size Cost: $40

Sample Size: 15.36 g

Value: $20

So this is listed as $40 but I frequently (as in every time I go there) see this in TJ Maxx or Marshalls for like $15-$20 so I am generously giving this $20 I’m pretty sure I have also see this once or twice at Five Below for $5 so I am not valuing this at $40. Also the quality is not there for $40 this really has to be built up and the pigmentation is just not that great the powders are super smooth but for me this is just way to light and way too much work for me to want to use. Swatched below.

Highlighter and Brow Powder

Contour and Highlight Palette

Crown Brushes x Boxycharm Round Contour Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $24.99

I like that this comes with a nice cover. And I may actually reserve this as a travel foundation brush. This brush seems a little cheap to me the I am assuming that is because it is a collab with Boxycharm. This is not as dense as a paddle brush should be and the hairs are cut unevenly and splaying all over the place but I am sure a quick trim will fix that up enough for use. The handle is nice and flexible and sturdy so that is good.  Despite all that it did apply foundation fairly nicely but not as nice as other paddle brushes I have used.


Total: $117.99

Despite some of the values being incorrect this is still a fantastic value. While this box was not my cup of tea and felt really cheap and thrown together to me I’m sure this did appeal to a lot of beginner makeup users.  Those of us will large makeup collections this added very little new or uniqueness. I was not feeling it this month.

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup