Category: Subscription Boxes

Ipsy February 2020 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 one beauty junkie to another.

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.

This bag is so so soft and touchable. That dusty pink quilted look is not my thing it really reminds me of a pillow my grandma had on her couch (that was also wrapped in plastic, anyone else’s grandmother do that? Raise your hands) but i just want to pet it.

Coloured Raine Matte Liquid Lipstick in 24 Seven

Full Size: 3.5 g

Full Size Cost: $17

Sample Size: 3.5 g

Value: $17

This looks so different on than it does in the tube. Which for me is a good thing I hate the color in the tube but on it is quite pretty. I really liked this it is comfortable it stayed on really well. It was a little messy to apply but nothing too terrible. I picked this and I am super happy with my choice. Swatched below.

The Balm Petal to the Metal Shift into Overdrive Va Va Vroom Cream Eyeshadow in Turbo

Full Size: 8 shades

Full Size Cost: $29.50

Sample Size: 1.2 g

Value: $3.69

I have a complicated relationship with The Balm I love the aesthetic and the packaging but the actual products are either 100% great or please get that item away from me I never want to see it again. This is a bad one this is a cream shadow which I already don’t like and it comes off on the eye as all glitter sparkle and no base color. For a shade name Turbo it should have a whole lot more going on. The fact that this comes in a palette of cream shades makes this look and feel like kids make up. Swatched Below.

Tarte Sex Kitten Liquid Eyeliner

Full Size: 0.047 oz

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 0.035 oz

Value: $14.89

So I don’t like the pencil version of this liner and I don’t like this liquid one much either. It is really smudgey and it bleeds alot it is hard to draw a nice line with too. The packaging is really cute ant it is really black so I’ll probably leave it at my Gf’s house for emergency eyeliner needs. Swatched below.

You can see the eyeliner bleeding and the difference in the lip color’s color here. You can’t really see the hot mess of the cream eye shadow since it swatched fine but trust me it isn’t great.

Pure Brazilian Deep Conditioning Masque

Full Size: 236 ml

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $4.07

I love a good hair mask and I love not having to pay for them. This has argan oil and keratin in it so I expect good things. Happy to see it in my bag.

The Beauty Crop F203 Fineapple Powder Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $13

Well this is the cutest brush ever with the pink and blue ombre and the pineapple on it. The quality is not there for a $13 brush though. the bristles are cheap feeling and not that soft and the brush itself is super light.

A real mix of hits and misses here this month that seems to be the case with Ipsy alot despite the fact that you review your products and it is supposed to get better the longer you have it and I have had this for years. Supposedly next month we will be getting 6 items, I am excited for that.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $52.65

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 3

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 1

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Ipsy January 2020 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 one beauty junkie to another.

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 love the bag this month the marble is so freaking cute. I can’t wait to use it for something. I don’t know what but something.

Benefit Gimme Brow in 4.5

Full Size: 3 g

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 1 g

Value: $8

This annoys me this is the third time Ipsy has sent me Gimme Brow over the years despite me negatively reviewing it every time. I don’t like brow gels especially the fibery kind.

Luxie 560 Medium Fan

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $18

I love Luxie Brushes they are so soft and really nice quality. This one is not different I don’t use fan brushes as much but they are always nice to have around. I have a few highlighters that only look good when applied with a fan brush.

H20+ Oasis Ultra Hydrating Cream

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $29.40

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $5.88

I usually find H20+ products pretty meh especially considering the higher price point of them. I will probably just use this up when I travel some where warmer or chuck it in my car to use on long summer days.

Banilla Co. Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm Original

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $19

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $1.33

This was the item I picked I have wanted to try this for awhile but have always had so much back stock of cleansing balms and oils I could not justify it. I am almost done with my Farmacy one and will be trying this one next. Even little pots of these last ages.

Ofra Cosmetics Ofra x NikkiTutorials Highlighter in Glow Goals

Full Size: 10 g

Full Size Cost: $29

Sample Size: 10 g

Value: $29

I love Ofra highlighters when I am looking for that really wet over the top metallic look. This highlighter is a bit dark for me so on my it was sorta appearing as a dark shimmer rather then a highlight. I will have to revisit this in the summer and see if it works better for me then or mixed with a highlighter that is two light for me.

Alot of times I find January boxes lackluster rather then starting with a bang like I would want a new year to start off with. This was actually a nicely presented bag. I really liked getting a full size highlighting brush and highlighter all with the same white and gold aesthetic it feels well thought out and fun.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $62.21

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 3

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Boxycharm January 2020 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 customize train and you can choose between 2 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 a sorta boring month at first glance like the packaging the actual products nothing has the super wow factor that is exciting to me but it is alot of really solid products that I will use and am happy with except for one item which we will get too.

Also side note they sent the wrong details card with the box. Mine listed the palette that you could have gotten instead of the eye cream that I had chosen. Just an odd little mistake. I don’t pay much mind to the spoiler cards from Boxy I never really read them I find them to be rather unhelpful and a bit full of themselves.

Skin & Co Truffle Therapy Polishing Micro-Exfoliating Truffle Face Gommage

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $26

So I know alot of people don’t like scrubs with apricot in them but I love them this has apricots, black truffle, squalene and this is totally up my alley. I recieved a face wash from this company awhile backed and have really liked it when I have used it I still have it this line feels luxe and nice on my skin. It is also sold online at Ulta and is cheaper there then on the brads website so that its also like very nice and convenient.

Petite ‘n’ Pretty Fully Feathered Volumizing Mascara

Full Size: 6.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $16

So I saw this was like ooh cute packaging big fluffy brush totally the type of mascara I can get into. Great cool. Then I went to look this up and this Petite ‘n’ Pretty brand is a brand of makeup designed for children like legit that is their mission goal. I find that so weird that Boxycharm would send us a kids brand of makeup. It just feels so weird to me. I will use it because it seems like a good mascara and there is no aging out of makeup realistically but it just I would rather an adult brand from Boxycharm I don’t know is that just me? Anyone else have feelings on that?

Pretty Vulgar Under Cover Concealer in 63 Middle Ground

Full Size: 4 ml

Full Size Cost: $25

This I have so many problems with the shades names are weird boarding on offensive and the shade range sucks. This is medium there is only one lighter shade which would have been way to light for me but this is just edging the line of too dark. I definitely couldn’t use this under my eyes. This is supposed to be a gel serum concealer and it is very light feeling very dewy looking I just don’t think this is for me and I don’t know how I am going to make this work.

Dr. Brandt 24/7 Retinol Eye Cream

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $

This was my choice for the month because I really wanted to try a retinol eye cream. I have no idea what rubies are supposed to do in skincare that seems like so bs we added this thing for marketing type of claim. Either way I like getting expensive eye creams for cheap. If you buy this it comes in a pump packaging rather then this squeezy tube but it is the same size. I can’t wait to start using this.

Avant 8 Hour Radiance Renewal Sleeping Mask

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $107

This is another thing that comes in different packaging if you buy it is comes in a jar. Iprefer this tube. I love a sleeping mask and a brightening anti-aging one sounds super perfect I am here for it. Go Boxycharm.

I am all about the fancy expensive skincare and so I am pretty much loving this box despite the weird mascara and the i will probably never use concealer. The value this month I think is the highest I have ever gotten in a Boxycharm which is actually amazing for a change I am pretty happy.

Total: $229

Total Value to Me: $204

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