Beauty Subscription · Make up

Hello, BoxyCharm! December 2017 Box

Boxy charm is a$21/month/box subscription that includes 5 luxury and indie brand products.  Instead of sample sizes like some other subscription boxes/bags, Boxycharm has full sized products.   It ships to the US and Canada.boxy charm hello charmer! | lookingjoligood.blog
Each month the value of the box is usually over $120.  It is a great way to try out different higher priced brands without spending a lot of money.  I’ve received products from brands such as Tarte, Cover Fx, Becca, Dr. Brandt, and Bare Minerals.
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December’s theme is Glitz and Glam.

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I love that they include a card with the product’s info and pricing on it.  There are usually a few product variations each month between the boxes that are sent out.  This month there were three different possible boxes.  I got box number one, as indicated by the number 1 in the lower right-hand corner of the info card.

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Here is what I got in my box this month:

 

bellápierre Cosmetics – Pro Concealer Palette $29.99

“BelláPierre’s professional color correcting concealer palette is formulated with rich creamy good for your skin ingredients. Helping create a flawless healthy complexion.”

Thankfully I don’t usually need to color correct my skin, so I’m not into this at all.  I would never pay $30 for this, but the box is still a great value despite this being a giveaway product for me.  It smells exactly like a box of crayons.

FYI: Orange is great for masking dark circles under the eyes. Green is helpful for diminishing redness, and the purple shade is supposed to help to give brightness to the skin.  Remember that if you color correct, you need to have really good high coverage foundation and concealer as well.crown brushes Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blog

Crown Brush – Deluxe Blush Brush $12.00

“With super soft, dense synthetic bristles, this brush can be used with both powder and cream blushes, and provides medium to full coverage for a more dramatic finish.”

It is incredibly soft, but a bit dense to be used as a blush brush.  It is still a great brush that I’m sure I will be using for something else.tarte tarteist mascara Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blog

tarteist™ lash paint mascara $23.00

“A jet-black mascara that has a molded brush that grabs and coats even the tiniest lashes for 2700% more volume.”

Ummm, 2700% more volume?  Is that even a measurable amount.

I’m not really a big fan of the brush on this mascara.  It is the type that has the stiff plastic bristles. tarte tarteist mascara Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blogI love tarte!  It is probably one of my top 5 all-time favorite makeup brands.  The packaging is super sleek!  I can’t decide if I love or hate this mascara…when I first put it on my lashes look amazing!  Then as the day goes on it just kinda disappears.  I don’t know where it goes?  It doesn’t flake or smudge, it just vanishes.  At work the other day, I looked into the mirror and it looked as if I forgot to apply mascara to my lashes.  I was not happy about that!  Has anyone else used this mascara and had that happen?real her blush kit Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blog

RealHer Blush Kit $32

“Treat your cheeks to a multi-dimensional, natural flush with this RealHer Blush Kit- Be Fearless, Be Limitless”real her blush kit Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blogWhile I personally don’t own anything else from the brand Real Her, I know that they have included products in past Boxycharm boxes. I don’t know how popular this brand is because through Boxycharm is the only other time that I have heard of them.blush swatches Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blogThis blush kit features 3 shades: sparkly pink-fearless, matte peach-limitless, and shimmering bronze-unstoppable.  They are not very pigmented, but can be built up.  So if you are someone that doesn’t like a lot of blush, these would be great fo you!Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blog

Pretty Vulgar – My Lips Are Sealed Lightweight Liquid Lipstick $24

“A highly pigmented liquid lipstick that provides a radiant metallic finish, nice comfortable creamy texture, and a citrus cordial flavor.”

Pretty Vulgar has some gorgeous packaging!  I feel like their prices are a bit high, but that being said…I’m almost considering buying another one of these liquid lipsticks and I usually hate liquid lipstick.pretty vulgar packaging Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blogI have fallen madly in love with this My Lips Are Sealed lightweight liquid lipsticks. I have the shade 105 Weeping Willow. It’s a beautiful rosy bronze shade. The formula is so awesome and comfortable.  These are available in 8 shades at Sephorapretty vulgar swatch Boxycharm December 2017 | lookingjoligood.blogOriginally, I was only planning on getting Boxy Charm for three months,  I have loved everything so much so far that I signed on for another three months. This is my 5th Boxycharm Box, one more to go.  Not sure if I am going to continue after January,  I am thinking about trying out FabFitFun next.  I’ll keep you posted!boxycharm | lookingjoligood.blog

 

Do you get BoxyCharm?  Did you get something different than I did? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.

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Beauty Subscription · Make up

Hello, BoxyCharm! November 2017 Box

boxy charm hello charmer! | lookingjoligood.blogIf you don’t know what Boxy charm is, it is a monthly subscription box that is $21/month/box and has 5 full-sized products.  What I have been enjoying about Boxycharm is that instead of sample sizes like some other subscription boxes/bags, it has full sized products.boxycharm | lookingjoligood.blogNovember’s theme is Sweater Weather.  I love that they include a card with the product’s info and pricing on it.Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blogOriginally, I was only planning on getting Boxy Charm for three months,  I have loved everything so much so far that I signed on for another three months… No one is surprised I’m sure.Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blogHere is what I got in my box this month: (I’m going to write about what I got in my box from my least to most favorite…)laqa & co Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blog

LAQ A & CO. Cloud Lips $17.00

Product Description: An airy matte lipstick that provides full coverage, but feels as light as a cloud. This highly-pigmented lipstick has a matte finish for a long-lasting fluffy, pouty lips that stay put. Surprisingly fluffy, Cloud Lips Airy Matte Lipstick delivers full coverage color for a pillow-soft pout. Available in 4 high-pigment shades, these lipsticks were formulated to last all day without feeling stiff thanks to avocado oil. 🐰 Cruelty Free

laqa & co Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blogThe packaging is absolutely beautiful! I have worn this lipstick a few times, and it is actually a decent lipstick, but … it definitely needs a lipliner, definitely stained my lips, definitely dried my lips out.  This isn’t a finish or shade that I would choose for myself. Not my favorite thing that I got in this box, but not terrible, I’m so picky when it comes to lip products though.  That brings me to the next item in the box…knc beauty Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blog

KNC Beauty Collagen Lip Mask $15.00

Product Description: Innovative jelly mask for your lips that hydrate moisturize and plump your pout with natural ingredients.

This lip mask was nothing like I expected it to be…It was thick pink slimy jelly.  It didn’t moisturize my lips at all, but instead made them feel completely numb…weird!  Would I pay $5 for one of these masks, nope, will I use the other two, of course, lol!Cover FX Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blog

Cover FX Illuminating Setting Spray 120 ml/4.0 fl oz $31.00

Product Description: A quick-drying setting spray that sets makeup for all-day wear and imparts instant, all-over illumination. It’s alcohol-free, so it’s not drying to the skin. Perfect for all skin tones and types.

I have worn this under and on top of my face makeup every day since I have gotten it. I really like the way it makes my foundation look!  It has a fine sparkle to it, not really glitter, but definitely sparkle, I guess that is where the Illumination comes from!

This setting spray has the best spray nozzle that I have ever used!  It is so fine and perfect that I can hardly even tell that it is spraying my face.  Unfortunately, after using it for a few weeks, it seems as if the sprayer has clogged with the sparkles and I cannot get it to spray anymore. Do I think that makes it worth $31? NO WAY!  Am I glad I received it in this box, absolutely!luxie brushes Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blog

Luxie Beauty Quad Eye Travel Set $32.00

Product Description: Take your game on the go with this quad travel set created with hand-crafted synthetic brushes.

I love Luxie brushes.  They are great quality and super soft.  These ones are travel size and perfect for my makeup bag I keep in my purse.winky lux Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blog

Winkylux Kitten Palette $25.00

Product Description: These ultra-soft shadows glide on like a dream. The universally flattering collection of shades makes this palette as lovable as a kitten. It features highly-pigmented shadows in four finishes: holographic, matte, satin, and glide.winky lux Boxy Charm November 2017 Sweater Weather | lookingjoligood.blogDo I need another eyeshadow palette, nope, do I want another eyeshadow palette, absolutely!  I have been wearing this every day since receiving it. I am especially in love with the 4th eyeshadow, (the first one from the left in the second row.)  Check out my IG post to see it in action!  LookingJoliGood

The shade selection is alike enough that they all coordinate nicely, yet different enough that I have been able to create several completely different eye looks.What I enjoy most about this palette is that it has everything you would need all in one place. Base/transition shades: check, deeper matte crease shades: check, shimmer lid shades: check, highlight/brow bone shades check.

Do you get BoxyCharm?  Did you get something different than I did? Do you get any other monthly subscription bags/boxes that are worth trying out? Let me know in the comments below.

If you are interested in trying out boxy charm I would love for you to use my referral link by clicking HERE or visiting https://boxycharm.com/refer/laura-AJQSTMGQ

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