Boxycharm December 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.


As you can see there are only 4 products pictured here because for the first time ever I had something get destroyed in my box :/. So I am going to talk about that first.

 

Beaute Basics Bronze Essentials

This is how my bronzer arrived to me and it was all over everything in the box it was a total mess. It looks really pretty but since I don’t have it I am not adding it to the value of my box. I don’t know if I am completely satisfied they took a few days to answer and then told me they would send a replacement next month. So next month we will find out if they solved my problem or not.

Crown Brush Deluxe Blush Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $12

 

This is a very dense brush but I think it will be great for a really strong but blended contour look. It is very soft but feels very well constructed.

Tarte Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara

Full Size: 0.23 oz

Full Size Cost: $23

Sample Size: 0.23 oz

Value: $23

I now have like 3 or 4 of these and I still haven’t tried it I really need to get on with that. I don’t know why but I just don’t get excited to see this mascara? Idk I am weird like that.

Real Her Blush Kit

Full Size: 12 g

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 12 g

Value: $32

This is I’m sure lovely swatched but this came so nicely packaged and wrapped in plastic that I can’t bear to open it just to swatch it. I want this to be enjoyed in its pristine state by some one who will use it.

Pretty Vulgar My Lips Are Sealed Lightweight Liquid Lipstick in Particularly Sophisticated

Full Size: 3 ml

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $24

Oh god this is so sticky but so pretty. I hate sticky but this is gorgeous the color the shine the fucking packaging. The packaging alone is stunning. This is definitely a lipgloss and not a liquid lipstick at all I don’t get why they would market it as a lipstick.

Such a pretty rosy pink with shimmer.


Total: $91 with out the bronzer ($39.95)

Even with out the bronzer palette it was a great value this month. I was really sad that the bronzer broke. The blush has no value to me personally but I know some one will love it. The value was great on this box but I won’t get much use out of the products but that is my personal taste.

 

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Walmart Winter 2017 Beauty Box Subscription Review

Walmart Beauty Box

Cost: $5

Cycle: Every Quarter/Season

What is it: Every season Walmart sends out a box of samples and sometimes coupons in their “free” subscription box. The box is a flat shipping rate of $5 and the box is considered free.  There are two categories of boxes “Trendsetter” which you receive if you provide a birth date that has you aged at under 35 and “Classic” if you provide a birth date that has you aged above 35.


It always impresses me how nice they package these Walmart boxes and how much they put in there for the $5 you are paying.

It was really packed this season.

Olay Tone Perfecting Cream

Full Size: 48 g

Full Size Cost: $24.49

Sample Size: 0.6 g

Total Value: $0.31

Little Olay sample with a coupon. These are great for weekend trips and nights away from home.

Body Fantasies Layering Collection

Full Size: 3 oz

Full Size Cost: $9.88

Sample Size: 0.75 oz

Total Value: $2.47

This is surprisingly nice for a sample size of a sampler product. These are glass vials with prayers and about half the size of what comes in the layering set. These are not my ideal fragrances. I’m not into cottons but its a really nice generous sample.

Plackers Micro Mint Travel Case

Full Size: 12 picks

Full Size Cost: $1.48

Sample Size: 12 picks

Total Value: $1.48

These are great I have used them before I find them very useful to keep in the car for anything you get stuck in your teeth on the go.

Hello Toothpaste Extra Whitening in Pure Mint

Full Size: 4.2 oz

Full Size Cost: $4.49

Sample Size: 0.85 oz

Total Value: $0.91

Great travel size toothpaste. I have used this before and I really like it, it is a really nice toothpaste how much can I say about toothpaste.

Tresemmé Tres Two Hair Spray

Full Size: 4.2 oz

Full Size Cost: $3.79

Sample Size: 1.5 oz

Total Value: $1.26

I don’t use hair spray so there isn’t much I can offer in terms of opinion.

Soo Ae Donkey Milk Sleeping Mask

Full Size: 10 g

Full Size Cost: $3.30

Sample Size: 10 g

Total Value: $3.30

I like sleeping masks they are the lazy way to mask so next time my skin is feeling dry (which is rare) I will try this out.

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo

Full Size: 384 ml

Full Size Cost: $9.97

Sample Size: 15 ml

Total Value: $0.39

Shea Moisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie

Full Size: 355 ml

Full Size Cost: $11.97

Sample Size: 30 ml

Total Value: $1.01

So I hate the coconut hibiscus scent when I tried it in other products from Shea Moisture and I don’t love curl enhancing products so I will probably pass this one.

Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion Radiant Silk

Full Size: 400  ml

Full Size Cost: $5.48

Sample Size: 9 ml

Total Value: $0.12

The in-shower lotion is just weird to me I don’t feel like it sinks in or moisturizers my skin. I like my after shower lotion to make my skin feel super soft and silky and this does not do that for me.

Nivea Oil Infused Lotion in Cherry Blossom

Full Size: 500 ml

Full Size Cost: $5.49

Sample Size: 4 ml

Total Value: $0.04

This might be a lotion I can get into I prefer oils to lotions for my body.

Gold Bond Ultimate Radiance Renewal Hydrating Cream

Full Size: 14 oz

Full Size Cost: $7.99

Sample Size: 0.75 oz

Total Value: $0.43

This is a very thick cream that will be great for dry skin this winter. It is a little greasy but not as much as you would expect for something this thick.


I am so ridiculously impressed with how much was in this box for $5 you really can’t beat this box it is such a great sample box. 12 samples in this box and 2 full size.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $11.72

Skincare: 5

Makeup: 0

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 3

Perfume: 2

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 8

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Boxycharm November 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.


Here is another very late post. Oops

Winky Lux Kitten Palette

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $25

 

Love a full sized eyeshadow palette. No really I love a good fullsized eyeshadow palette I collect them. And the packaging on this is pretty damn cute with the kittens and the flowers. It is like the internet threw up on it.

With Flash

Without Flash

Unfortunately the formula isn’t great the shimmery shades are ok but the mattes needs some help.  The mattes are patchy and not super pigmented. They all feel really soft and wonderful but the pigment isn’t where I would like it to be.

Laqa & Co. Cloud Lips in Sunshower

Full Size: 2.6 g

Full Size Cost: $17

Sample Size: 2.6 g

Value: $17

This is so not the type of red that I go for. It is not even the formula I go for I like dark matte lips or really crazy colors like greens and blues. This is your very classic movie star cream finish red lip. But omg it is so comfortable it is the nicest feeling thing I have ever put on my lips it really does feel like a cloud is so smooth and doesn’t get in the lines in your mouth it just looks and feels so nice. I want to hate this but I kinda love it but I don’t know that I feel able to pull this off out in public. It does wear decently nice but it transfers on everything.

KNC Beauty Collagen Lip Masks

Full Size: 5 masks

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 3 masks

Value: $15

Oh I have some opinion on this. I was bored so I was like ok let me give this a try. I put it on and its huge first of all and like weirdly wet but not. It does not stay on your mouth well the parts on your lips feels ok but it is really uncomfortable on the skin I definitely didn’t like it and didn’t make the full 15 minutes maybe 10. So I was like ok that is a bust product. Then I looked in the mirror and my lips looked plumped and smooth and lipstick went on really nice after. So I do like the results just hate using the product.

Cover FX Illuminating Setting Spray

Full Size: 4 oz

Full Size Cost: $31

Sample Size: 4 oz

Value: $31

The only thing I can really say about this is why? It is a fucking glitter setting spray why on Earth would anyone want that. It sprays fucking glitter and I shook it really well and there was still glitter all over me all over my clothes I just can’t understand what you would ever want that for.

Luxie Beauty Quad Eye Travel Set

Full Size: 4 brushes

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 4 brushes

Value: $32

I linked to the mini brushes but that isn’t what these are these are travel sized full sized brushes. I actually don’t love the mini brushes I find them a little flimsy but these are true mini versions of the full sized brushes so these I am thrilled to have.


Total: $120

This was such an unexpected month for me. The items I thought I would hate, the lipstick and the lip masks, I love and the items I thought I would love, the setting spray and the palette, I am not the crazy about.

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