Boxycharm Novemeber 2019 - Photos/Review

Boxycharm decided to elevate themselves and their plans. With 3 different plans available (although BoxyLuxe and Boxy Premium are on the waitlist for MONTHS.) Boxycharm went up in $5 per month in price - they told us it was due to the fact of nicer products. I can attest. This box is my favorite in quite awhile. I LOVE EVERY SINGLE ITEM! Keep it up Boxy and get me off this waitlist! :)

Boxycharm set of 2 brushes - The large multipurpose powder brush is perfect for liquids, creams, powders or mineral products. The foundation brush has an oval base to help with precise foundation placement and seamless blending. These ultra-soft brushes are hand-crafted, synthetic and cruelty-free. Retails for $35

Vitamasques Morning Goggle Eye Mask in Brighten and Protect - When I opened the package I wondered where the mask was until I noticed it was so small...and it was a superhero shaped eye mask. Geek out! I feel like Stargirl wearing this. LOVE.    This mask protects against pollution and blue light. It brightens and helps your puffy-eyes. Retails for $7

BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter - I'm thrilled to receive another BECCA product. This company has been happy whenever I have their product. This highlighter blends pigments with liquids, creating a creamy feel that applies seamlessly and never cakes. The award-winning highlighting powder comes in over a dozen shades. Retails $39

Dominique Cosmetics Celestial Thunder Eye Shadow Palette - I was in awe of this palette when I saw it in the box. I look forward to playing with these beautiful colors. 12 shades of vivid pigments, shadows, and glittery foils. Retails for $44

Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Eye Treatment - This was the 1 item I picked for the new customization. A proprietary blend of fruit stem cells and Vitamin C infused into certified organic, antioxidant-rich botanical juices works to reduce the appearance of fine lines around the eyes and minimize the appearance of dark circles. Retails for $50

BoxyCharm October 2019 - Review/Photos

Holy Boxy, am I behind. It’s only a little over a month since my last post but I have boxes piling up wanting to explode to be used. This box being for October I was hoping for a spooky or even one product that could be a Halloween vibe. But there is nothing along those lines. That doesn’t mean this box wasn’t a success...a beauty blender sponge? Squeeee!

Iconic London Lip Plumping Gloss in Lovestruck- The high-shine formula is infused with a biomimetic peptide, which helps to support natural collagen production for more defined and voluminous looking lips. I never buy lip plumping products because on the few occasions I have many years ago I did not see any results. But I do enjoy the faint tingling, cool feeling of this gloss. (Do you taste anise/licorice?) I even see a slight difference in my lips. Retails for $26

Illuminati Cosmetics Sponge- An edgeless, reusable, high-definition cosmetic sponge applicator. I receive so many brushes (not a complaint) but I love cosmetic sponges to apply makeup. I love getting sponges and this one is fantastic! Retails for $21

Touch in Sol Pretty Filter Glassy Skin Balm - This item is the one I picked in customization. I wasn’t sure what to expect from it - the container is much smaller than I imagined, although I still consider a full size product. This ultra-hydrating skin balm has a super smooth texture that melts into your skin like butter(literally). It gives your skin a nice glow and also works as a primer. Retails for $32

Smashbox "Always On" Liquid Eyeliner -  This black liner glides on with ease, is a highly pigmented and waterproof formula that lasts for up to 24 hours. The fine tip is easy-to-control and draws thin to thick lines with a easy to hold handle. Retails for $22

Dose of Colors Blushing Berries Palette - This palette is the essence of matte fall if i've seen one. They blend pretty decently, but wiped off my hand too easily after swatching...It includes 5 colors in the berry/plum family: Retails for $32
    ◦    Berry Chic: Dusty Blush Pink
    ◦    Rose Berry: Brown Rose
    ◦    Berry Pop: Cool Raspberry
    ◦    Mixed Berries: Blackberry
    ◦    Berry Black: Rich Dark Black Color

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 July 2019 Review/Photos

Boxy’s theme for July was Au Naturale. How do you feel about it? I don’t feel they all fit under that theme but for the most part, I am approving of these products. Only 1 product did I not like. 😞 Elemis and Boxy put a flyer for a $10 facial at Ulta - cause my subscription boxes sit by my bed for a couple weeks being backlogged I didn't notice it until the appointments sold out. SAD PANDA!

Elemis Superfood Vital Veggie Food Mask - Wheatgrass, Kale, and Nettle replenish the skin to nourish, smooth and brighten. Elemis provided its amazing night cream I raved about in the Limited Skincare Box; It makes your skin softer, smoother, more radiant. This is my second product from Elemis and I’m becoming a fan of the green(literally) company. I’m looking forward to their other products. Retails for $35

Appeal Deep Taupe Gel Liner - this liner is multi-functional as an eyeliner and lip liner. The shade is disappointing, y’all know how I feel about browns/taupes. Retails for $21

 Luxie Gaea 3 Piece Brush Set - I always look forward to Luxie's brushes, each time I get one or set that they have different patterns or textures. This time the brushes have an Eco theme with handles made of pink wood in the pouch that it came in being completely recyclable - how can you not love?   Retails for $30

Butter London Natural Goddess Eye Shadow Palette - it was a pleasant surprise receiving a Butter London palette mainly because I only thought they sold nail polish. I have so many fond memories of going to Sephora over the years and testing out all of their fantastic yet expensive shades. Glad to be elevated! This pallet has six highly pigmented, long-lasting shades ranging from matte, dark brown to metallic green with shimmer. Retails for $32

Alamar Mother Of Pearl Gloss in Corazon - This gloss hydrates your lips while showing off a shimmery, smooth, shining, iridescent effect. The last item I received from this company was the blush set and I was totally unimpressed, that’s partly because I don’t use blush. This gloss is non-sticky and works alone or as a topper. Retails for $10