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Boxycharm March 2019 Subscription Box Review

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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 was a better month for me then the past months have been

Wander Beauty Lift Off Purifying and Brightening Peel Off Mask

Full Size: 60 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

I have a bunch of parties and things coming up so I am not risking testing new masks until after that because I don’t want my skin to break out right before I am going to see people and have to take pictures and stuff. Once all that is done I’ll give this a go.

Appeal Cosmetics Liquid Eyeshadow in Gold

Full Size: 6.5 g

Full Size Cost: $21

I don’t love liquid eyeshadow but this is really pretty and has almost eyeliner like brush so I am going to see what kind of luck I can have as using this as an eyeliner since it does set down. Swatched Below.

Ofra Liquid Lipstick in Monaco

Full Size: 0.21 oz

Full Size Cost: $17

I like the Ofra liquid lipsticks but they are not my favorite. This one look like its a bit metallic. I am not really wearing lipstick right now since I just got my tongue pierced and my lips feel like the desert and I am worried about accidentally licking it and getting it in my we piercing while it is healing. Swatched Below.

Cover Fx Perfector Face Palette in Light/Medium

Full Size: 19.4 g

Full Size Cost: $45

This palette had me so excited when I saw it but after using it I am kinda meh about it. It doesn’t show up great on my skin it is really light and sorta sits on top of my skin rather then blending in. There is also glitter like alot of glitter in the finishing powder which is weird and I have not idea what a brightener is supposed to be also with glitter in it. Swatched Below.

Ofra Monaco, Appeal Liquid shadow as liner and blended out, Cover FX Palette

Royal and Langnickel MODA Powder & Soft Glow Brush Kit

Full Size: 2 brushes

Full Size Cost: $29.99

Royal and Langnickel brushes are like my top 3 favorite brand of brushes so these thrill me to no end. They have nice weight to the handles the brushes are so so ridiculously soft and I love the point handles and the metallic even if pink isn’t my thing. My absolute favorite item in the box.

I am so happy with the brushes so the box was a win for me because that is more then the box. I wanted to love the palette so I am going to keep working on a way to make it work for me. But this box felt alot more curated and better products and sizes then the past 2 months this year so I am much more satisfied.

Total: $146.99

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Sephora Play! March 2019 Subscription Box Review

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Sephora Play!

Cost: $10.00 monthly + tax

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month our favorite money sucking store Sephora sends out a curated box of higher end samples to try out. Every month you receive 5 samples and a perfume sample.  The boxes are customized with a few different variations being sent out each month.

There is a small survey that Sephora has you take that helps Sephora curate a box to your needs. There is also a card included in the box for a complimentary mini makeover (which are complimentary any way so I don’t really get that) and 50 extra points if you purchase something in store and now online too.

Another month another Sephora Play!

Ouai Wave Spray

Full Size: 148 ml

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $5.27

They have set this before and i don’t use or need products like this. My hair doesn’t do the beachy waive thing really.

Sephora Lashcraft Big Volume Mascara

Full Size: 12.5 g

Full Size Cost: $14

Sample Size: 5 g

Value: $5.60

I don’t like the Lashcraft mascara I don’t think it does anything for me and I can’t remember but it either flaked on me or made my eyes itchy so this is another no for me.

Replica Music Festival Perfume

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $126

Sample Size: 1.2 ml

Value: $1.51

This has patchouli, cannabis, and leather notes. It is supposed to be reminiscent of Woodstock and music festivals. This legit smells like East Meets West and there are way cheaper ways to smell like this any local hippie store should have perfumes that smell like this for way less. I hate this scent by the way I don’t like those very earth scents and I HATE patchouli.

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $52

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $5.20

I have wanted to try stuff from the Cicapair line for so long but it it is so expensive. I am excited to try this out because it didn’t break me out in a patch test which is rare for a sunscreen and I really want to find a sunscreen I can use this year. This is cool because it starts green and then turns like a nice neutralizing beige. I don’t know that this will work once I get tan but this should be good for spring at least.

Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Lotion

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $40

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $2.80

I have never used or needed a spf 50 sunscreen and they really could have sent a bigger sample this is tiny.

Nars Powermatte Pigment in American Woman

Full Size: 5.5 ml

Full Size Cost: $26

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $9.45

I really like the formula of these I like that thin mousse velvet matte lip and I love that these are all named after famous old rock songs. I have Starwoman and now American Woman that is a nice nude rose color.

Once again only keeping half the box even though I like the products I am keeping It is still a bummer when I don’t like half the box.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $29.83

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 6

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Ipsy March 2019 Subscription Box Review

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Ipsy Bag

Cost: $10 monthly, $110 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.

Royal and Langnickel Moda Pro BMX-465 Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $5.99

I love Royal and Langnickel Brushes and I especially love the Moda Pro line they are so dense and soft and well made but so affordable. I love the weight of these brushes and the soft touch quilted pattern on the handle. This is the perfect multiuse brush too this is great for a nose contour, for the crease or the outer v or for adding a spotlight area to your highlight. I am in love.

Sand & Sky Australian Pink Clay Pore Refining Mask

Full Size: 60 g

Full Size Cost: $49

Sample Size: 13 g

Value: $10.62

I have been seeing this pop up and it has looked really interesting. My skin is not in need of this at moment too bad this bag didn’t come like too weeks ago. Give it like three weeks and I’ll need this again lol.

Answer From Luminous Collagen Eye Cream

Full Size:

Full Size Cost: $

Sample Size: 8 ml

Value: $

This product is apparently coming soon? I don’t know their website is basically a non functional splash page with a non working count down clock. So I know nothing about this brand or cream. It felt nice under my eyes and made my eyes feel less dry and puffy so that’s good.

Estate Dew Me Baked Highlight Powder in Pearl

Full Size: 3.2 g

Full Size Cost: $10

Sample Size: 3.2 g

Value: $10

Normally I don’t like baked products but this is gorgeous it is so smooth and reflective. It isn’t super pigmented but it works with the dew reflective vibe that it has going on it has like a very very soft ballet pink undertone. I really like it and ow definitely want to check out more from this brand. It has been a long time since Ipsy has sent me an indie product that made me really interested in trying more from a company. Swatched Below.

IBY Beauty Lush Eyeshadow in Get Soaked

Full Size: 1.5 g x 12

Full Size Cost: $20

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $1.67

This is weird so they don’t sell this formula in single shadows only in palettes but this is the size as the shadow in the palette. This is a really pretty like pretty and it feels like silk on my skin like it is so pigmented in a lush feeling I love it I really like the palette it comes in too so I may need this in my future. The one thing with this shadow that I love but others might not this really sticks where you put it down so it is not the easiest to like blow out and blend for a softer look. Swatched Below.

I was really really happy with this month’s bag. It is has been a really long time since I got products from brands that made me really excited to look at more of their stuff. And I got a brush from a line I love. So I couldn’t be happier

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $28.28

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 2

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 1

Sample: 2

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