Tag: Makeup

Boxycharm September 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 was really really happy this month.

Lavido Nurturing Hand Cream

Full Size: 70 ml

Full Size Cost: $14

I wanted to like this it is a really thick nice hand cream, but the patchouli scent is so strong I just can’t. I really dislike patchouli scents and this one lingers for a long time and it is strong. This is great for someone just not me.

Luna Magic Beauty Blend It Girl! Brush Set

Full Size: 4 brushes

Full Size Cost: $18

These brushes are so much nicer than they look. They are really soft and the red brush in particular is such a unique shape and size that is perfect for highlighter or even powering under the eyes. Really nice these weird brush sets Boxy has been sending have really been working out for me.

Farmacy Cheer Up Brightening Vitamin C Eye Cream

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $45

This was my pick for the month and I could not pass up an eye cream with vitamin c and cherries those are some things I love. Excited to use this but eye creams take so long to use up and I have three open right now.

Hank and Henry Lip Love Luxe Lipstick in Te Amo

Full Size: 3.8 g

Full Size Cost: $19

I am dead for this packaging it is so sparkly and amazing and the way it opens omg it gives me feelings. You press this button on the top and the lipstick bullet pops out the bottom. The whole lipstick is covered in glitter but only a little comes off in application. I don’t love glitter lipsticks but they are always so mesmerizing to look at.

Hipdot Zion Eyeshadow Palette

Full Size: 28 g, 15 Shades

Full Size Cost: $30

I love this palette it is so pretty and blends really well I did this really pretty soft purple eye look with it that I really liked. I will say it doesn’t wear as long as some eyeshadows but I would probably get it too with a different primer and packing it on a bit more.

I am so pleased everything except for the hand cream was on point for me and the hand cream could have been too it was just the scent for me. Well Done Boxycharm!

Total: $126

Total Value to Me: $112

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Ipsy September 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.

So I haven’t posted in a month my bad. September was so busy it felt like it was 5 years long. But Happy first day of Halloween everyone! 🎃

Suva Beauty One Eighty Brush

Full Size: Yes

Value: $22.00

I love this brush it feels so well made it is so soft and so multipurpose. Obsessed.

Tarte Big Ego Mascara

Full Size: 7 ml

Full Size Cost: $23

Sample Size: 2 ml

Value: $6.57

I love this mascara I have used a whole full size tube before so when this was one of the choices I jumped on it. This gives me my perfect long fluttery lashes but with a nice amount of volume. Love.

Benefit POREfessional Hydrate Primer

Full Size: 0.75 oz

Full Size Cost: $32

Sample Size: 0.1 oz

Value: $4.27

I love this primer too. It smooths and fills like the regular POREfessional but it doesn’t get all pilly and dry like that one does. I am really lucking out with this box today.

Purlisse Youth Glow Vitamin C CC Cream in Medium

Full Size: 40 ml

Full Size Cost: $38

Sample Size: 7 ml

Value: $6.65

I don’t have a ton of luck with Purlisse products but I also love Vitamin C so much. Can we talk for a second about how there is only 4 shades and medium is the deepest shade like. Its the non inclusivity for me next.

Item Cheek Money Swipe and Glow Bronzer in Mood

Full Size: 9 g

Full Size Cost: $16

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $2.67

Eh its a bronzer I really don’t have much to say about it it is smooth its fine.

This was a great Ipsy bag. Best in a really long while. The one brush from Suva like made the whole bag for me.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $42.16

Skincare: 0

Makeup: 4

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 4

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Ipsy August 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.

Another month another ugly bag. I am sorta interested in that new Ipsy option where you choose a few items and they choose a few items. I think it is like $25. It is something I am considering switching to.

Royal & Langnickel Moda Angled Blush Brush

Full Size: Yes

Value: $3.50

I love these brushes this might be my favorite brand of brushes or at least top three. This was my pick for the month. It is soft and dense, will be great for blush or even contour. I love the soft touch matte that it on the handle of these brushes plus they are so soft.

Glamglow Bright Eyes Illuminating Anti-Fatigue Eye Cream

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $39

Sample Size: 3 ml

Value: $7.80

This is a very thick eye cream. I don’t like eye creams that are just supposed to be anti-fatigue because that to me is a morning eye cream and I rarely put eye cream on in the morning. It is is a cute little jar though.

Briogeo Be Gentle Be Kind Avocado + Kiwi Mega Moisture Superfood Mask

Full Size: 240 ml

Full Size Cost: $36

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $4.50

I have never had good luck with this brand but moisture is sure something my hair needs desperately so I am game to give this a good and see what it can do for me.

IBY Beauty Lush Eyeshadow in In Bloom

Full Size: 20 shades x 1g

Full Size Cost: $25

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $5

So this size and packaging sells for $5 but not all shades are available this shade is from the palette linked. like all IBY eyeshadows I have tried this has that smooth thick feel that is super nice and really lays on well. This is a metallic like shade that isn’t as opaque or easy pack on as their other formulas but is pretty metallic. The pink with the gold isn’t my color preference but objectively it is pretty. Swatched Below.

Pixi by Petra Endless Silky Eye Pen in Matte Mulberry

Full Size: 1.2 g

Full Size Cost: $12

Sample Size: 1.2 g

Value: $12

This is a really dark plumy shade that I have from quite a few brads but the Silky Eye pens are really smooth and soft even if I don’t think they are worth $12 dollars. Swatched Below.

I feel like Ipsy is just so random lately I really am missing a curated feel with my boxes. Or a wow factor of any kind.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $32.80

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 2

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 1

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 2

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