Tag: Skincare

Ipsy May 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.

This bag reminds me of Fantasia and I don’t really know why.

Complex Culture All Over Shadow Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $18

This was my choice for the month I already own this brush I got it in an Ipsy bag in the past but I love it. It is such a good brush blends so well and is so soft. I love this brush it is really good quality and it feels so nice in my hand.

Lasting Smiles Lip Balm in Strawberry Creme

Full Size: 4 pack

Full Size Cost: $19.99

Sample Size: 1, 4.25g

Value: $5

I love a good lip balm and strawberry creme is a flavor I can really get behind. I find it weird that you can only buy these lip balms in 4 packs but what ever.

Goldfaden MD Pure Start Gentle Detoxifying Facial Cleanser

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $35

Sample Size: 20 ml

Value: $4.67

I love this brand but it is so expensive. I don’t believe you need an expensive cleanser since it is on your skin for so short of a time. It is nice to have one to use occasionally though.

Lottie London am to pm Eyeliner in Black

Full Size: 1.1 g

Full Size Cost: $4.49

Sample Size: 1.1 g

Value: $4.49

Yay another black eyeliner. I legit have a drawer full. This is really creamy and smooth and black though so this is a nice one.

Cela Creme Rose Body Lotion

Full Size: 120 ml

Full Size Cost: $34

Sample Size: 30 ml

Value: $8.50

Well I am allergic to roses so I won’t be opening this but it looks really nice.

I really have no feelings about this month like none.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $

Skincare: 1

Makeup: 1

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 2

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 3

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 2

<3 Nightmare Before Makeup

Boxycharm April 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.

So this arrived super late like I got it April 27th or 28th and suspiciously my tracking info (the only one I ever got) said it was a replacement. Very Curious. But I got really good stuff this month so I am not complaining.

Earth Harbor Aurora Superfood Luminance Ampoule

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $32.00

This felt really nice on my face but it is very greasy so this is definitely a night time face oil. This was my choice for the month and I picked it in sorta a eh there’s nothing I really like type of way but I am satisfied with it.

Be a Bombshell Lip Gloss in Rendezvous

Full Size: 3 g

Full Size Cost: $14

I hate lip glosses. I extra hate really colored lip glosses because they are so messy. I will pass this along so I am not unwrapping it and swatching it.

Tarte Maneater Mascara

Full Size: 0.3 oz

Full Size Cost: $23

I have had good luck with Tarte Mascaras I love Big Ego and I know this is a favorite of many so when ever I get through my mascara collection I will be excited to try this.

Natasha Denonna Jubilee Palette

Full Size: 5 shades, 12.5 g

Full Size Cost: $48

I know alot of people were really upset with this palette because of the color scheme, but I really don’t mind it. It is unique it plays well with the other Natasha Denonna palettes I have. I know this is not super cohesive there isn’t an endless array of looks you can make with this but that is ok with me.

The Creme Shop 123 Smile Shading Cream Trio Palette in Light

Full Size: 3 shades, 12 g

Full Size Cost: $18

I think medium would have been better but the tones of this palette are really good they are all grey leaning which is exactly what you want for a contouring shade. How cute are the little smiley faces though? They just make me smile lol. I am also really happy to have some more cream contours to play with.

So for each swatch I did a heavy line and then a blended out line for a better effect of what it would really look like in use. You can see that the lightest shade doesn’t really show up on me.

Wow a mostly makeup box it has been probably close to a year or more since that has happened. I am really happy with this box this was the most fun I’ve had opening a Boxycharm in a while.

Total: $135

Total Value to Me: $121

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Ipsy April 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 this month’s bag came really late but so did my Boxycharm and all my other mail in general so I don’t know what that’s about.

This bag is really cute this month. I love that it is made of canvas I like the abstract tropical leaves pattern.

Beau Gachis Large Shader Brush

Full Size: Yes

Full Size Cost: $17

This was almost my choice for the month but I chose the Sunday Riley Product instead. This is really soft and dense. This is really good for heavy concealer application for sure.

My Skinny Mask Turmeric & Vitamin C Clay Mask

Full Size: 2.3 oz

Full Size Cost: $39.99

Sample Size: 0.7 oz

Value: $12.17

I love Vitamin C so that is great and I will totally use this but like what the hell is that price $40 bucks for 2 oz like hell no that is absurd.

Sunday Riley A+ High Dose Retinoid Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $85

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $14.17

This was my choice. If there is a retinol or a Sunday Riley option in my choices I am always going to choose it. I love really strong retionols because you can totally see the difference in your skin.

Feel 4D Hyaluronic Acid Under Eye Cream

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $45

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $7.50

I love hyaluronic acid for hydration it it so light but so hydrating that this is going to be a great eye cream maybe even a day eyecream.

Kokie Crystal Fusion Liquid Eyeshadow in Polaris

Full Size: 5 ml

Full Size Cost: $5.99

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $5.99

I thought Kokie wasn’t being sold anymore but apparently you can get it at Rite Aid which I also thought had gone out of business super weird. This is really pretty but it is pretty patchy compared to my Stila ones that I am comparing it too. This is like a pinky but with rainbow glitters in it. I don’t know I’ll get on with it but I will give it a try. I was on the fence about even doing that but it was so sparkly I had to open it.

Alot of skincare this month but that is good I think I am liking the make up Ipsy sends less and less every month.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $56.83

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 1

Tools: 1

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 2

Deluxe Sample: 0

Sample: 3

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