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Boxycharm August 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 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 once again wasn’t given a choice option this month so everything was a surprise this month.

Butter London Teddy Boy Palette

Full Size: 7.9 g

Full Size Cost: $28.00

This is the worlds most neutral cool toned boring palette they have ever sent. I am not going to swatch this sorry. I will be passing this on. That said most things from Butter London are nice quality and the packaging of this is really nice. It you like cool toned neutrals this could be a hit for you.

ESW Beauty Raw Juice Cleanse Face Masks

Deep Detox Pore Control

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $6

Pineapple Bliss Revitalizing

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $6

The Pink Dream Moisturizing

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $6

I like getting sheet masks so much so that I have an entire mini drawer system dedicated and stuffed to the brim full of sheet masks. I won’t keep the pink one since it has rose in it but I am really excited for the other two those are the main types of sheet masks I really gravitate too and feel like improve my skin.

QMS Medicosmetics Active Glow Tinted Day Cream

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $105

Oh I just have so many thoughts on this product and its inclusion in the box. These weird sketchy brands that charge astronomical prices for very basic products is not what I expect in and mainstream box it makes me feel like I am being cheated in multiple ways first by Boxycharm being able to inflate the value of their box and again by the company masquerading as being something better than they are.

Second thing we have going on her is when you find this product on the site it claims to have spf 15 this is on the packaging and in the description. The one we have here does not which leads me to believe this is older and they have since repackaged. Now for an spf 15 you don’t actually legally have to prove it does anything buy sunscreen standards so I would guess there is no difference between this one and the new one just more claims that are not really supported and alot of misdirection. I just don’t like it don’t bullshit me. Don’t try to trick people out of their money.

This is a lightly tinted day cream that really doesn’t do much. It isn’t moisturizing or matte it is sorta just nothing feeling. I don’t really get it. I will probably use it because that is the kinda stuff I like. but uh it sure isn’t a $105 product.

Aesthetica Sunset Bronzer

Full Size: 8.2 g

Full Size Cost: $24

I love the color of this bronzer in the pan it really does look like tanned/bronzer but it shows up very light on my skin it really needs to be packed on and blended alot so that’s a challenged but not the worst thing. Swatched Below.

Clarins Velvet Lip Perfector in 02 Velvet Rosewood

Full Size: 12 ml

Full Size Cost: $26

This is my favorite thing in the whole box. I know alot of people really hate lip products like this but they are like some of my favorite kinds of lip products. This has one of those soft fuzzy tips that the product comes out through and gives you that very blotted soft matte look that I just adore. This is like a mute strawberry color and I really like it. Swatched Below.

This box was a whole ride. I do like the idea that we got a whole look though we got a skin thing a bronzer eyeshadow and a lip product I wish they would have a bit more of a theme and cohesiveness to the boxes, it would feel so much more curated and valuable rather then feeling like a weird T. J. Maxx haul.

Total: $201

Total Value to Me: $62

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Boxycharm July 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 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 want to give Boxycharm the benefit of the doubt here with the state of things but this is the second month it was really lat. My palette arrived broken and after contacting them they said sent me a shipping notification for a replacement that has still yet to ship. I am really not please with the customer service they have been providing of late.

Lavish Quick Color Switch

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $1

This was listed for $20 fucking dollars on their website but has since been taken down. I own an identical one that I bought at the Dollar Tree for a $1. So I only feel right giving this a value of $1, I linked to a $4 one I found on amazon. These are really all the same they are a bit of foam you can spot clean eyeshadow brushes on to get the powder off so you can keep using the brush but I don’t really find them that useful.

Pur Festival 2.0 Palette

Full Size: 14.2 g

Full Size Cost: $36

This is the the palette that arrived broken I can still use it luckily the shade that broke is the dark glittery black shade that I never would have used any way. Other wise this palette is very very pretty I love the first festival palette they put out. This doesn’t have the same chunky glitters instead it has so really metallic glitter shades it is really pretty but the metallics are a bit dark compared to the matte they chose to put in the palette. The shades are all super smooth and buttery though.

The Creme Shop Clean Canvas Primer in Purple

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $20

I don’t really like products like this. I don’t like cushion products much it is really hard to get the amount of product you wan tout and to get an even application. I also don’t really like purple primers I don’t really feel like they serve a huge purpose. I will probably end up trying this once and decluttering it.

Ciate London Everyday Vacay Coconut Setting Spray

Full Size: 75 ml

Full Size Cost: $22

We don’t get setting spray often so I like when we do but this one is pretty lackluster. It doesn’t smell like coconuts and it doesn’t really provide much staying power.

Clean Skin Club Vitamin C Brightening Booster

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $50

This was my choice for the month. So of course I am into this. I love brightening serums and vitamin c so I am excited to incorporate this into my routine.

This was not a great month for me not alot of things I am happy with a damaged item that still hasn’t been replaced. Not great I feel like Boxycharm has been on a steady downward decline.

Total: $129

Total Value to Me: $108

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Ipsy July 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 just really hate this months bag it is so ugly and I don’t like the weird rubber that it is made of and it feels in bad taste since no one can actually go anywhere.

Rated Green Cold Brew Rosemary Balancing Scalp Pack with Charcoal

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $4

Sample Size: 50 ml

Value: $4

This was my choice item I love a rosemary hair product in my mind they are going to help my hair grow. I like that this is resealable because this is definitely more then one use, I hate that its a packet and not a jar or tube though. Meh.

Hempz Citrine Crystal & Quartz Herbal Body Moisturizer

Full Size: 66 ml

Full Size Cost: $7.99

Sample Size: 66 ml

Value: $7.99

I like Hempz lotions they usually smell really god and feel really lux but they are very thick and heavy on the skin and this is no different. This has like not scent description and the name of the scent are things that don’t smell like anything so that’s cool. I found this to smell alot like there orginal scent but with like a hint of the sweetness. I like it.

Firma 201 Flat Oval Blending Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $12.99

Typically I don’t love Firma brushes they are not the greates feeling quality wise but this is softer and feels better constructed then usual. I love getting brushes even if they are crappy because they are great for costume looks and paints and glue that I don’t want ruining my good brushes.

Naked Cosmetics Naturally Nude NN-03 Loose Pigment

Full Size: 1.5 g

Full Size Cost: $14.99

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $14.99

I would never pay $15 for a nude pigment even a pretty one like this. I have a few of their pigments I just don’t vibe with the neutral colors they send. This also claims to be great for bronzer and anything you want but it has so much shimmer this would look insane as a bronzer. Swatched Below.

The Balm Will Powder Blush in Perseverance

Full Size: 10 g 4 shades x 2.5 g

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 2.2 g

Value: $5.50

Normally I would be super annoyed to get blush but this is such a pretty peachy orange shade that is so my vibe and I love The Balm and their packaging is just the best. This is really so pretty and smooth there is alot of shimmer but I still think I love it despite that. Swatched Below.

A surprisingly good month for me. Pretty shocked since it included a blush and a nude pigment.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $45.47

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 2

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 4

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 0

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