Boxycharm February 2021 Subscription Box Review

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 pretty meh about the box this month. I didn’t love the choice selections we had and I really am not overly thrilled with anything I got.

Brow Bar By Reema Bombshell Brow Kit in Dark

Full Size: 6 g

Full Size Cost: $37.83

This was my choice for the month and I wasn’t even all that excited to choose this. I chose dark for the brow shade but it means the concealer shade is far to dark for me. the pairing of brow shades and concealer shades really don’t work because far more people need dark brow products with out needing dark concealers. Plus putting a cream and a powder together in one palette is never a good thing it gets all gunky. So this comes with 2 brow shades which don’t work that great for me a highlight shade that I guess is fine but highlighting under the brow is a pretty dead trend at this point and a concealer shade that most people wont be able to use it it very warm and orange. It also came with a very basic brown brow pencil and a really shitty pair of tweezers, as well as a really crappy eyebrow brush. I don’t this this is worth the full price of $42 dollars or the sale price on amazon I wouldn’t even spend $10 on this.

Glamierre Pink Luxe Glitter Brush Set

Full Size: 4 brushes

Full Size Cost: $29.95

Obviously these brushes are cute as hell, but they are not well made they are very stiff and very synthetic feeling these are not quality brushes at all. Will I keep them because they are cute absolutely will I get alot of use out of them no not at all.

Tula So Poreless Deep Exfoliating Blackhead Scrub

Full Size: 82 g

Full Size Cost: $32

Tula is just so expensive so this is probably the best thing in the box because I get to try some Tula products. This scrub does have actual sand in it and I usually hate face scrubs with sand so that has me worried about it. I am bougie enough to use a fancy face scrub as a body scrub if I don’t like it on my face though rather then waste it so it will get used one way or another.

Evio Beauty Pore-Fect Primer

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $29

This is a very basic pore filling primer.

The Beauty Crop Coco Gold Dust Mist

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $18.99

I am sure I have expressed this in the past about how much I despise glitter setting sprays. Why would any one want randomly sprayed glitter all over their face and clothes ruining what ever look you did. This is like for festivals or kids. I’ll either give it away to a younger cousin or hoard it to see if festivals and concerts are every a thing again but I also have shimmer products already that I so rarely use because it was a 1 or 2 times a yr thing and now its a never thing. I’m not sick of doing nothing not at all.


I just nothing in this box wowed me or is really exciting or special. There is literally only one product I know I will use up and 2 that I might use.

Total: $147.77

Total Value to Me: $32 if I am being perfectly honest even though I am keeping all the items except the spray

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Macy’s Beauty Box February 2021 Subscription Box Review

Cost: $15

Cycle: Every Month

What is it: Every month you will get a bag, a $5 off coupon (sometimes $10), 5 deluxe samples and 1 bonus sample. Why not just say 6? I don’t get it. Lately we have been getting between 6 and 8 items per month you never really know how many things you are going to get.

All the brands will be brands you can find in Macy’s which is cool since they sell Mac and a lot of other brands that are never to rarely seen in subscription boxes.

The cool thing about the coupon is that it is good in stores and online also Macy’s does have sales and $5 products so if you are strategic you can score a free product every month. Depending on your state you may still have to pay tax but it is still basically free.


This was super late this month, they did send an email saying that it was going to be delayed and I heard that some people got emails saying theirs had been canceled which is pretty ridiculous to be honest. This was an off bag we got to eye “cream” type products as well as a serum we have definitely received before. But on the flip side we got a unisex cologne that I haven’t ever seen in a subscription before and both of the eye products are newer and very interesting. We also got a bag this month and it has been a very long time since we have gotten a bag. it is a pretty nice cute canvasy draw strong bag that says beauty essentials on it.

This bag is cool cause I always end up with things I can share with my gf which is really fun. Alot of my other boxes it is only occasionally I get to give her things from them.

Clean Reserve Avant Garden Collection in Galbanum & Rain Perfume

Full Size: 100 ml

Full Size Cost: $125

Sample Size: 1.5 ml

Value: $1.88

This is not at all floraly for a garden scent it is very unisex. I am not into this for me to wear personally but my gf will wear this and the peppery and rainy notes will smell good on her.

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum

Full Size: 30 ml

Full Size Cost: $79

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $26.33

I never cared for this serum but it does alot to help my gf skin and give it hydration with out being greasy or heavy.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream

Full Size: 6 oz

Full Size Cost: $36

Sample Size: 1 oz

Value: $6

This is another cream that I don’t care for it is much to heavy for me but another on that is great for eczema and really dry skin.

Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $15

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $15

The idea of enzyme peels really excites me and Elemis is a great brand.

Sundari Chamomile Eye Oil

Full Size: 10 ml

Full Size Cost: $49

Sample Size: 5 ml

Value: $24.50

This says it is 5 ml but it really looks like it is more then 5 ml. I have never seen an eye oil before and I am very curious about it. It claims that it will reduce lines and wrinkles and I imagine an oil will be quite hydrating.

Perricone MD Hypoallergenic CBD Sensitive Skin Therapy Soothing & Hydrating Eye Cream

Full Size: 15 ml

Full Size Cost: $72

Sample Size: 7.5 ml

Value: $36

So this is a newer product from the Perricone CBD line. I really enjoy CBD eye creams I feel like they are very soothing on my eyes and I really enjoy that when my eyes are tired. Also this is half the full size and $36 dollars that is so much for such a tiny eye cream.


I love that I get to share this with my gf it makes the experience more fun for me. the value is also really good this month.

Total Value: $109.71

Skincare: 5

Makeup: 0

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 1

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 1

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 3

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Ipsy February 2021 Subscription Box Review

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.


I really like this month’s bag first one in a while that I have liked. Mine seems to be misprinted the gold square is up too high leaving a gap at the bottoms and the top part not visible because it is on the fold.

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner

Full Size: 150 ml

Full Size Cost: $12.76

Sample Size: 13 ml

Value: $1.11

This is the first time I can remember that an item has been under the average or what I “paid” for it. On top of that it is an item I am not super excited about I don’t really care for hydrating toners I find them rather pointless.

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Full Size: 40 ml

Full Size Cost: $45

Sample Size: 10 ml

Value: $11.25

This is a really interesting product it is like a skincare mask but it is also a priming moisturizer this is alot like the Glossier priming moisturizer but feels much lighter and smoother on my skin. I think I am really going to enjoy using this. I did not expect it to be so expensive though when I looked up the price.

Codage Masque Micro-Peeling Mask

Full Size: 50 ml

Full Size Cost: $52

Sample Size: 15 ml

Value: $15.60

I thought at first this was one of those masks that balls up which I am not hugely into but this is actually and AHA mask and should actually do some nice chemical exfoliating.

Love You First Perfect Eyeshadow Duo

Full Size: 9g, 1g per shade

Full Size Cost: $10.99

Sample Size: 2.5g, 1.25g per shade

Value: $3.05

Look I am not going to swatch this because I wouldn’t use this. Looks nice though. Interestingly my palette seems to be mislabeled. The back says this is rose gold and ivory, when compared to the full size product this is actually the soft brown and bronze shades.

Nars High-Pigment Longwear Eyeliner in Via Veneto

Full Size: 0.04 oz

Full Size Cost: $24

Sample Size: 0.02 oz

Value: $12

So this was my choice this month, I love Nars eyeliners they are so smooth and creamy and pigmented and I am happy to have this black one.


So this bag had a really low value as did last months bag looking back. I checked and the bag is supposed to be valued at over $50 so I contacted Ipsy about that because I am a little annoyed the price has increased and it seems that despite having item choice the value is dropping. I will up date you next month on what they say about all this.

Quick Summary:

Total Value: $43.01

Skincare: 3

Makeup: 2

Tools: 0

Hair Care: 0

Perfume: 0

Other: 0

And as far as sizes:

Full Size: 0

Deluxe Sample: 2

Sample: 3

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