Boxycharm January 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.

I know I know I missed last month’s review but holidays and car dying and laptop dying and just the world it got too late make it worth doing.

Ciate London The Velvet Palette

Full Size: 12 shades, 12 g

Full Size Cost: $30

I love the soft touch packaging on this but these colors do nothing for me at all. So I will pass it along unswatched.

The Lifestyle Co. Reset Mist

Full Size: 4 oz

Full Size Cost: $36

This was my pick and I had no idea what it was until it showed up and OMG it is a linen spray I am so excited it smells really nice and relaxing and I love linen sprays especially boujie ones I would never waste my real money on. There is “quartz” in this that is supposed to do, well nothing because it does nothing but also I am pretty sure its just like pretty plastic pieces they don’t look like real quartz lol.

Dr. Brandt DNA Triple Peptide Eye Cream

Full Size: 15 g

Full Size Cost: $82

So when you buy this in store it comes in a jar but for Boxycharm it comes in a tube so you can’t try to return it anywhere (also that’s why things with say exclusively for Boxycharm on them when it is a product that is in the normal line in case anyone wasn’t sure why that was) but I much prefer my eye creams in tubes so they are exposed to less air so that is a plus for me. Unfortunately I have found all Dr. Brandt products to be mediocre at best and not even close to worth the price they charge.

Farmacy Daily Greens Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

This feels so nice and light and hydrating my favorite type of moisturizer.

Qveen Studio Dragon Duo

Full Size: Liquid 1.5 ml, Pencil 0.89 ml (that makes no sense)

Full Size Cost: $28.00

I really love the look of this box it reminds me of Nars. I really love all the little dragons on the packaging because DRAGONS! But uh I don’t think these eyeliners are very good. They are not very black a bit patchy a bit meh all around.

This was a pricey box this month around and we sorta got a bonus item with the eyeliner duo.

Total: $214

Total Value to Me: $184

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Walmart Winter 2021 Beauty Box Subscription Review

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Walmart Beauty Box

Cost: Free, $5 shipping

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. This box never fails to be worth it.

Another great and varied box from Walmart. I think this is the winter box. That is the only thing I don’t like I wish they would indicate what season the box is for.

Hard Candy Sheer Envy Energizing Primer Veil

Full Size: 28 g

Full Size Cost: $6.96

Sample Size: 5 g

Total Value: $1.24

This feels super nice on and I love vitamin c I could see this being one of the primers I throw on just so I have something on my face even when I am not wearing foundation. This is glowy with out being greasy looking as well.

Milani Highly Rated Mascara

Full Size: 12 ml

Full Size Cost: $8.97

Sample Size: 4.8 ml

Total Value: $3.59

Cool a travel size mascara I mean boring but also a crowd please most people probably don’t have 87 mascaras they need to get through.

Cetaphil Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Cream

Full Size: 49 g

Full Size Cost: $16.97

Sample Size: 10 g

Total Value: $3.46

This is so heavily fragranced that I just cannot fathom using it. It feels nice but I can’t get past the scent.

Bio Oil Dry Skin Gel

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $11.96

Sample Size: 1.5 ml x2

Total Value: $0.18 x2

I’m pretty sure the Dry Skin Gel is a newer product from Bio Oil. I’ll use it up and then forget all about it so not an exciting addition to the box.

My Bite Vitamins Set

Full Size: 60 pieces

Full Size Cost: $11.96

Sample Size: 4 pieces (1 of 4 different types)

Total Value: $0.80

So there were 4 but I ate two before I took pictures. The caffeinated one (Energy) was definitely my favorite and if I was going to buy one it would be that, I actually felt more awake but with out the I can’t sleep later bit from coffee. These are really yummy they are also really tiny. They taste like softer better snickers. Big fan.

Hanhoo Dermafix Blemish Custom Patch

Full Size: 2 sheets

Full Size Cost: $3.50

Sample Size: 1 sheet

Total Value: $1.75

I love blemish patches and the fact that I can custom cut these to fit where I need them to go is amazing. I am so excited to use these! These are non medicated and I do prefer medicated but I use the non medicated ones for when I have had the pimple pop already and they this help sucks everything out and helps it do away faster and helps reduce and scaring or marks that might occur.

No full sizes this time around but still really great products that I will definitely use up probably before alot of other things I get in my boxes. Very happy with Walmart as always, it is really my most recommended box when I tell people to get a box.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $11.20

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 3

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 6

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Ipsy January 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.

So we got this weird rubbery but soft and smooth sorta see through bag that is very nineties but will be very useful do to the waterproof thick material. So while I kinda hate it I also kinda love it.

Firma Beauty 403 Round Blending Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $14.99

Sample Size: Yes

Value: $14.99

Very soft fluffy blending brush. I have found Firma brushes to be hit or miss some are good some are not so good but this one has alot of promise for blending out soft looks.

YC Collection Let Me First Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $15.99

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $8.00

I will never use this because I have so many higher end primes to use that I have no reason to even try this. Also what the heck is up with this name? The grammar it kills me.

Clara’s New York OIl Serum Rosehip + Vitamin E

Full Size: 1 oz

Full Size Cost: $6.49

Sample Size: 0.34 oz

Value: $2.21

So I can’t use this because allergic but this seems like a really good product that should really help with scars and pigmentation and a bunch of things it has really good ingredients. I could only find this brand at Nordstrom rack for a discounted price.

Goldfaden MD Bright Eyes Dark Circle Radiance Concentrate

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $55

Sample Size: 4 ml

Value: $14.67

I love this brand their products actually work which makes them worth the price. Now I am interested to see how this treats dark circles since that is technically and internal problem due to blood pooling and thin skin under the eyes which is worsened with age and tiredness but is also very genetic and sorta just it is what it is kinda thing. I don’t have chronic dark circles but I definitely get them and well see if this helps.

Youth to the People Maqui + Acai Prickly Pear Goji Superberry Hydrate + Glow Oil

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $44

Sample Size: 3.7 ml

Value: $5.43

So this was my choice for the month. I love facial oils so I always want to try new ones even a tiny bottle like this will last me awhile as I need to use so little. This just has all the buzzwords to get my skincare heart beating.

This was a very rollercoaster of a bag 3 things I really love one thing I hate and one thing I can’t use. and then the bag itself is not cute but very useful. Such a mixed bag pun intended.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $45.30

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 1

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 3

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