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Boxycharm June 2017 Subscription Box Review and an Ofra Coupon Code

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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 can also use the link in the header.

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 really nice box this month. we even got extra items which to me makes up for the throw away item of that eyebrow brush from last month that should not have counted.

8 items this month and I like almost all of them.

You can use the code Boxy30 to get 30% off any purchases from Ofracosmetics.com

RealHer Play Book Shadow Palette II

Full Size: 9 x 1.2 g = 10.8 g

Full Size Cost: $28

Sample Size: 9 x 1.2 g = 10.8 g

Value: $28

This is a lovely neutral palette. The packaging is sturdy enough for travel and the shadows are decent quality. They feel really buttery soft. The shimmers have good pigmentation from the start but the mattes are very sheer and require a bit of building but they are not patchy so it is not a problem. The only real problem with this palette is that some of the colors read very similar on the skin and it is hard to see the differentiation between the colors. Particularly between invincible, indomitable and terrific. Other then that this is a good palette.

Artist Couture Diamond Glow Powder in Illuminati

Full Size: 4.5 g

Full Size Cost: $26.99

Sample Size: 4.5 g

Value: $26.99

The sifter on this is fantastic all loose powder sifters should be like this.

This is an extremely glowy highlight it is intense it sits a funny on my face though its is too shimmery and reflective I think this would be much better as a body highlight it is pretty though. Swatched Below.

Ofra Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick in Tuscany

Full Size: 0.21 oz

Full Size Cost: $17

Sample Size: 0.21 oz

Value: $17

This is a pretty red berry and brick toned shade all at the same time it is not reading well on camera but it is quite pretty. Ofra has a really nice formula matte and not drying and mostly transfer proof. Swatched Below.

Lipstick and Glow Powder.

Luxie Pro Precision Tapered Brush 640

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $24

Value: $24

I love Luxie Brushes they are the softest and this is no exception. This is a flimsy but in a good way type of brush it is a very delicate light type of application. I don’t totally know how to use this yet but I am excited to play around with it.

BioBelle #primer Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $4.99

BioBelle #staygorgeous Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $4.99

BioBelle #beautyscoop Sheet Mask

Full Size: 1 mask

Full Size Cost: $4.99

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $4.99

Who doesn’t love sheet masks. And the packaging on these is adorable and they are pricey masks to boot.

Total: $110.96

We got 7 items this month so 2 more then promised which is great. I loved everything in this box except the highlighter. They send a highlight every month has anyone else noticed that? Value is 5 times more then I pay for the box so I am very satisfied with this months box.

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Ipsy June 2017 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 100 points and 1000 points. You can get up to 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.

This was a very disappointing Ipsy month for me and very pink.

When I initially saw this bag online I did not like it but in person it is much cuter. It is a comic book style and a nice canvas pouch I really like it.

NYX Whipped Lip & Cheek Soufflé in Plush

Full Size: 8 ml

Full Size Cost: $4.20

Sample Size: 8 ml

Value: $4.20

I do not like the Nyx Whipped formula it is too moussey and does not dry down it just slides every where I am not a fan. The colors are also all so girly and light they are not my style. Plush is a very soft pink color which was pretty much the theme of this bag this month. Pink being my least favorite makeup color. Swatched Below.

Luna by Luna Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Jace

Full Size: 1.5 g

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 1.5 g

Value: $15

A pink eyeshadow this builds well and is very soft but is not a color that would look good or show up well on me so this is getting passed on to a friend. Swatched Below.

Make Up For Ever Aqua XL Eye Pencil in M-10

Full Size: 1.2 g

Full Size Cost: $21

Sample Size: 0.8 g

Value: $14

This is a great black eyeliner I do have like two other samples of this though it is a pretty common sample to get. It is very matte, very black and very long wearing everything you want in an eyeliner. Swatched Below.

Eyeliner, Eyeshadow, Nyx Whipped.

Kokie Cosmetics Nail Polish in Gone Rio

Full Size: 0.54 oz

Full Size Cost: $4.98

Sample Size: 0.54 oz

Value: $4.98

This is a pinky coral nail polish which is great for the summer. I don’t ever paint my nails so this is also getting passed on to a friend. The bottle is adorable though I love the cap.

Biorepublic Green Tea Detox Sheet Mask

Full Size: 3 mask

Full Size Cost: $7.49

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $2.50

I love a good sheet mask so this is a welcome addition. I use sheet masks much more in the summer so this is a great time to get one.

Biorepublic Aloe Rescue Sheet Mask

Full Size: 3 mask

Full Size Cost: $7.49

Sample Size: 1 mask

Value: $2.50

I don’t really like aloe masks but I will use it all the same if my skin is ever feeling irritated.

Not the best value this month and not the greatest color selection for me. You get to review all your items and your bag every month and this was the lowest rating I have ever given an Ipsy bag. Even though I still got my money’s worth with the sheet masks and the eyelinerI am still not happy with this month.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $43.18

Skincare: 2

Makeup: 3

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 1

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 3

Sample: 0

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What’s In My Trash? (A.K.A. An Empties Post) May 2017

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I know its already the end of June but here are my May empties. I’ll get back on track soon. When who knows but eventually.

Makeup

First up is 6 Ulta Matte Lip Creams that I am decluttering. I really hated the formula on these they feel super nice and creamy when you put them on but they ever dry down and never get totally matte they just aren’t what I want in a liquid lipstick. These are more like a melted matte lipstick sort of like the melted lipsticks from Too Faced which I am also not a fan of. These are getting passed on to a new home with my mom who actually really likes this formula.

Repurchase: No

Carmex Chapstick this is my favorite chapstick for when my lips are really dry and cracked this is a medicated lip balm and a staple for me in the winter.

Repurchase: Yes, already have

Rimmel Stay Matter Foundation this felt like it was going to be really nice when I was applying it but it was way to dry even for my oily skin it caked up and emphasized my pores and just did not settle on my skin in a flattering way at all.

Repurchase: No

Urban Decay Vice Lipstick Sample in Backtalk this is the perfect mauvy nude color for my skin tone and a really comfortable no drying matte formula not long wearing on transfer proof but it is a matte for like the summer or when you’re lips are too dry for liquid lipstick. I will eventually be picking this up in a full size.

Repurchase: Yes

Lotions

Dove Energy Glow Lotion this was gross it didn’t sink into my skin well and did not tan at all. It had a weird thin formula and then stained the crap out of the bottle it was just a mess.

Repurchase: No

Fortune Cookie Soap Company whipped creams I have 2 this month. As usual I love these its very rare for me to dislike one of these and then its usually just a scent preference issue. I go through at least one of their lotions a month. They are great the Bonjour whipped cream from the Beauty and the Beast collection was baby blue and pick it was very cute.

Repurchase: Yes

Exfoliators

Philosophy microdelivery exfoliating face wash this was terrible it didn’t exfoliate and felt like I was rubbing sand and water on my face. There are so many better products for much cheaper out there like the next product I used.

Repurchase: No

Etude House Baking Powder Pore Cleansing Foam this I loved I love all baking powder and baking soda cleanser they work well for my skin and this was not exception I would consider picking this up if I could find it some where. It exfoliates well with out totally stripping my skin.

Repurchase: Yes

Perfume

I used 2 Replica Perfume samples in Beach Walk and Lazy Sunday Morning. These are very much those scents that are supposed to be familiar to real life scents. They are cool but I like them more as linen sprays then actual perfume and that is what I used them for.

Repurchase: No

Hair Care

Obliphic Seaberry Hair Serum this smelled really weird and did not dissipate quickly. It also says for fine hair but weighed down my hair so much it was so heavy and had that really intense silicone feel to it this was just too much I feel lie you would need really course or curly hair for this to work for you.

Repurchase: No

Batiste dry shampoo I know this is supposed to be the holy grail not expensive dry shampoo but this did not work for me it smells like chemicals it made my hair sticky it did not last as long as my DryBar one that I love. The only good part is that it left less of a white cast.

Repurchase: No

Living Proof Timeless pre-shampoo treatment this smelled horrible like it had gone bad I hated using it. I also don’t feel like it did anything at all for my hair either negative or positive.

Repurchase: No

Shaving Cream

Skintimate Wintercare Shaving cream this came in a limited edition holiday set it smelled like floral berries which I hated and it was not a great shave cream it was pretty dry and not smooth at all.

Repurchase: No

Household Scents

Fortune Cookie Soap Company Room Spray in Zombie Repellent this smelled so good like a carnival and fall and so yummy I loved this to the last drop it is sad that these are only small runs so if you love  scent you can’t get it again.

Repurchase: Yes

Yankee Candle Honey Clementine Fragrance Spheres I used these in my car and they were pretty great lasted about 5 weeks and smelled like a sweet citrus. I enjoyed it and would consider purchasing again in the future.

Repurchase: Yes

Including my declutter it is not my best month and June is shaping up to be worse but oh well this is supposed to be a fun challenge not something to make my self miserable about. I am still consistently using things up and moving things out of my collection that I do not enjoy so it is going great. Almost halfway through the year and already almost at my goal of 180 products!

Total: 22

YTD: 119

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