BoxyLuxe September 2019 - Review/Photos

When I opened my BoxyLuxe my first reaction was honestly disappointment. But after I rifled through each item my initial feeling was off. While, I still think you get more bang for your buck in the $20 regular BoxyCharm I still haven’t given up on the upgrade yet.

Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream - An oil-free gel-cream that is extremely lightweight to offer glowing, dewy skin. Tidal increases hydration by up to 68% in as little as 15 minutes for up to 24 hours of continuous moisture. The mint-colored cream kept my skin hydrated all day, now I see why people are obsessed with this brand! Retails for $65

Stila Liquid Lipstick in Patina Shimmer - This creamy, full-coverage lip color provides intense hydration with bold, long-lasting pigment that stays put for up to 12 hours of continuous wear. I usually get the same as shade from Stila but finally a shimmer! Beautiful! Retails for $22

IGK Hair Mistress Hydrating Balm - A leave-in conditioning balm that melts into hair to support hydration and reduce frizz. Retails for $29

MODA Makeup Brushes 8pc Brush Kit - These exclusive new MODA Studio set is quality black quilted handles, sleek silver ferrules, and vegan bristles. I was stunned at the retail value of these brushes and will be using the hell out of them. 😗 Retails for $69

Tarte Park Ave Princess Chisel Palette 🎨- The Amazonian clay-infused bronzer bar with 6 bronzing, highlighting powders in magnetic removable pans to make every complexion look more radiant in seconds, housed in a covetable rose gold compact. As much as I love Tarte this is the third pallet which is almost identical. It tweaks my annoyance to receive this but partly my fault because I missed the survey from BoxyCharm to customize, but only allowing 24 hours to complete the survey is...bogus. Retails for $45

Dr. Brandt Hydo Biotic Recovery Sleeping Mask - A gel, leave-on sleeping mask that hydrates deeply and works overnight to balance your skin. It helps by reducing redness (just meh for me) while restoring hydration to dry skin in 24 hours. Like all Dr Brandt products - they’re amazing quality and I LOVE them. This small tube works wonders on my dry skin overnight! Retails for $52

Hank & Henry Blickity Black - A liquid eyeliner that has a matte/satin finish and glides on easily.  This pen lasts on your lids for a long-wear hold. The case is white and brown, throwing me off and worrying me into thinking I was getting a brown liner. But the color is black as night, it was just a little tricky. Retails for $17

Violet Voss Essentials Eye Shadow Palette - This Pro series eyeshadow palette has velvety metallic, shimmery and silky Matte shades. This is the first time I’ve been introduced to this company. Thier products are highly pigmented and while their website lacks a lot of information they do have plenty of other products that I like to purchase. Retails for $29 

BoxyLuxe September 2019 - Review/Photos

When I opened my BoxyLuxe my first reaction was honestly disappointment. But after I rifled through each item my initial feeling was off. While, I still think you get more bang for your buck in the $20 regular BoxyCharm I still haven’t given up on the upgrade yet.

Sunday Riley Tidal Brightening Enzyme Water Cream - An oil-free gel-cream that is extremely lightweight to offer glowing, dewy skin. Tidal increases hydration by up to 68% in as little as 15 minutes for up to 24 hours of continuous moisture. The mint-colored cream kept my skin hydrated all day, now I see why people are obsessed with this brand! Retails for $65

Stila Liquid Lipstick in Patina Shimmer - This creamy, full-coverage lip color provides intense hydration with bold, long-lasting pigment that stays put for up to 12 hours of continuous wear. I usually get the same as shade from Stila but finally a shimmer! Beautiful! Retails for $22

IGK Hair Mistress Hydrating Balm - A leave-in conditioning balm that melts into hair to support hydration and reduce frizz. Retails for $29

MODA Makeup Brushes 8pc Brush Kit - These exclusive new MODA Studio set is quality black quilted handles, sleek silver ferrules, and vegan bristles. I was stunned at the retail value of these brushes and will be using the hell out of them. 😗 Retails for $69

Tarte Park Ave Princess Chisel Palette 🎨- The Amazonian clay-infused bronzer bar with 6 bronzing, highlighting powders in magnetic removable pans to make every complexion look more radiant in seconds, housed in a covetable rose gold compact. As much as I love Tarte this is the third pallet which is almost identical. It tweaks my annoyance to receive this but partly my fault because I missed the survey from BoxyCharm to customize, but only allowing 24 hours to complete the survey is...bogus. Retails for $45

Dr. Brandt Hydo Biotic Recovery Sleeping Mask - A gel, leave-on sleeping mask that hydrates deeply and works overnight to balance your skin. It helps by reducing redness (just meh for me) while restoring hydration to dry skin in 24 hours. Like all Dr Brandt products - they’re amazing quality and I LOVE them. This small tube works wonders on my dry skin overnight! Retails for $52

Hank & Henry Blickity Black - A liquid eyeliner that has a matte/satin finish and glides on easily.  This pen lasts on your lids for a long-wear hold. The case is white and brown, throwing me off and worrying me into thinking I was getting a brown liner. But the color is black as night, it was just a little tricky. Retails for $17

Violet Voss Essentials Eye Shadow Palette - This Pro series eyeshadow palette has velvety metallic, shimmery and silky Matte shades. This is the first time I’ve been introduced to this company. Thier products are highly pigmented and while their website lacks a lot of information they do have plenty of other products that I like to purchase. Retails for $29 

BoxyCharm August 2019 Review/Photos

I'm falling behind...yikes! Here's August 2019, enjoy!


Wander Beauty Glow Ahead Illuminating Face Oil - Yes, face oils are all the rage but Wander Beauty stands out. It helps brighten, moisturize, and improve the appearance of skin over time. They recommend 2-3 drops; I choose to double that amount. The gorgeous pink pearlized does everything it advertises. While the glow is subtle - they’re definitely improving my skin. I only wish the pink glow was more prominent. Retails for $42.

Tarte Big Ego Mascara - I have a new favorite mascara! The case/package is such a neon pink that it can barely be photographed. With 1 coat my lashes popped more than any other mascara. And 3 coats will lift your lashes and delivers a fully-loaded look that lasts up to 16 hours. Retails for $23

PÜR Pink X Barbie Glitterally Pink Signature Brightening Peel Off Mask - I was torn with this mask; it's a brilliant glitter peel off (yay) but another brightening (ugh) mask. That wasn't the only benefit it offered as the main selling point. It was quite stellar at deep cleaning our my pores. Bring on more of these masks! Retails for $26

Lashaholic Lashes - Of the many subscription boxes I have over many (many, many) months - never have I ever received lashes. CRIMINAL. I'm unfamiliar with this brand and hope more lashes are to come in future boxes. These lashes were a bit of a struggle. As you can see from the photos they look beautiful and have a thick lash line for the illusion of eyeliner. The thick band made is difficult to apply, more so than my other lashes - I spend 30 plus minutes. Skip these! Retails for $15

Becca Hydra-Mist & Refresh Powder - Winner, Winner chicken dinner! Like setting sprays I don't use setting powder. It's 90% cause I'm lazy hehe. I have a basic $5 drug one that it pretty terrible and turns my skin ghost-like sheen. But this Hydra-Mist Set & Refresh Powder is unlike any other. It's offered in 2 shades in this weightless powder. It's formulated with 50% water, so when applied it has this cool mist-like effect. Ultra-fine, light-reflecting powders float over skin to smooth and blur the look of fine lines and imperfections. Reapply it as needed to keep makeup looking fresh all day. Retails for $39

Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Clay Mask vs Hydro Boost Sheet Mask

2019 has been the year of skincare for me. I use facial masks 3 to 4 times a week; from sheet masks to Clay/Mud to gel. I have really stepped up my skincare/mask game compared to over the years. It was only last year that my skincare regimen was moisturizer in the morning and at night with an occasional clay or mud mask a few times a year. But since my growing beauty box subscription addiction, my world has opened up to other sorts of masks. When I was at Walgreens a couple months ago I discovered that Neutrogena had their own facial masks. Surprise! I chose from two sides of the spectrum. It wasn’t the only Neutrogena offered or Walgreens sold but it was a good start. I’m a fan of the Neutrogena pink grapefruit line and after doing some research about the facemask line they have, I’m looking forward to the pink grapefruit hydrogel mask.

Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Clay Mask - when I picked this up it was a quick add on purchase when I went to get my prescriptions that I didn’t even notice that this wasn’t a sheet mask. As much as I prefer sheet mask over clay/mud masks, the fact that this is pink grapefruit won in the end. When applied it dries pretty fast and still keeps its light pink shade. It stayed true to its description - clearing out the impurities in my pores and de-shining my face. Now while it’s advertised as a mask for acne issues using this one time I can’t tell any difference. I feel like it needs to be used on a weekly basis. Also, you can get to uses out of this package if you need to be frugal. Retails for $3

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Mask- I spent the first few minutes after opening this mask trying to figure out which side goes against your skin. And the only negative thing I have to say about the Hydro Boost mask is they don’t come out and tell you or make it obvious which side it is. Otherwise, this Sheet mask is one of the best, especially for the value. I’ve used their Hydro Boost products before and they’re quite effective. It’s made from hydrogel material and this moisturizing face mask sheet holds up to 50 percent more essence than a paper face mask. My skin gulped up this mask! Retails for $3.50

Out of these two masks, the Hydro boost is by far the more effective and my skin’s favorite. However, they are on very different sides of the spectrum. I did like both but I would buy the Hydro Boost more often than the pink clay mask. Neutrogena price range is a steal ranging from 3 to 4 dollars for one mask.