☼☼ September Boxycharm Unboxing + August Review☼☼

           September Boxycharm Unboxing 
                                    + 
                         August Review

Boxycharm is a monthly beauty subscription box that sends 4-5 full-size beauty/makeup products.

I was not given this box. All opinions are my own. Based off my preferences! :D

Cost: $21 per month (FREE SHIPPING!)

My referral link

https://www.boxycharm.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/38747/

They only ship to 48 U.S. states. (They don't ship to Hawaii or Alaska yet.)

1. Previse Skincare HydroMilk Hydrating Lotion - Full Size -$48

Sweet! I've gotten a different step out of the step from this line in Boxycharm in the past. I hope they send me the other 4 parts soon! It doesn't have any sort of scent. It is a lotion for your face... so not sure how much I'll use this right now unless I get some really harsh cleanser the next time I go shopping. Otherwise.. it would cause breakouts!

(This did not have any kind of safety seal on it) 

2. Vasanti Professional Foundation Brush - Full Size - $32

LOVE brushes. I've already opened this and used it and it is one of my new favorites. (I washed this and dried it for this blog picture ha ha I used it almost immediately.) 

3. SkinnysmolderEYES Amazonian Clay Waterproof liner - Full Size - $19

Beautiful burgandy colored eye liner. I used this the day I got it as well. I'm not in love with the blending brush sponge part that is one one end but I just won't use it. I tried it and it wasn't very successful. 

4. Chella Eyebrow Defining Gel - Full Size - $18

Perfect timing! I just ran out of this stuff. I like this formula too. It doesn't make my eyebrows crunchy and it doesn't smell. Not too much else to say about eyebrow gel! Um... it isn't very liquidous.. I'm used to the E.L.F. one which you can SEE the gel-ish formula but this didn't look like that. It held well though. It was clear as well.

(This came with safety seal wrapper on it)

5. SCRATCH Nail Wraps - Full Size - $12

These look......horrible. Ha ha. I've seen them on nails though and they are BEAUTIFUL! I can't wait to put them on. I'm inserting a photo from the website to show. I'm not putting these on tonight. Sorry. Ha ha. Plus these hands are more beautiful. I like nail wraps so I was happy to see these in my box. Especially white/negative space/ gold ones! My favorite.

These are sealed and it comes with a warning to use them within a month of opening them. WHAT does that mean?! These nail wraps lose their freshness? Ha ha. Interesting.

There was also this coupon (won't show lol) cute that they customized it for Boxycharm!

6.  Kardashian Beauty Black Seed Dry Oil - Travel Size - $2.75 0.5oz (FullSize 3oz $16.50) BONUS ITEM

This is another hair treatment oil. We seem to get these on a constant basis in Boxycharm boxes.  This one is a "seed oil" and it says that is "black seed" whatever seed that means... It smooths hair, nourishes, and makes it stronger and shinier. I love the smell of hair oils. This has an oily sweet smell that is subtle. I like it. 

(There was a safety seal on this - under the lid) 

Total spent for the bag: $21

Total bag is worth: $129

Total saved: $108

With Bonus:$131.75

Total saved: $110.75

Boxycharm is my FAVORITE box hands down I think. I'm always really happy with their boxes. Totally worth the $21 obviously and I really love the products.

AUGUST REVIEW

   1. NOIS Shield Leave-in Conditioner - Full Size - $26

This is too heavy to be massaged into my scalp. The smell is GREAT (sweet/not overpowering to my sensitive lungs) and it doesn't weigh my hair down when used like a normal leave-in. I like knowing I have extra protection on my hair.

2. Mica Beauty Gel Eyeliner

I like using this eyeliner a lot! This is my first gel liner and it is a lot easier to use than I thought it would be. It dries quickly and isn't too runny or too goopy.

3. Seta Eyeliner Brush - Full Size - $16

Good brush. Love getting them, always will. Works great with the liner

4. So Susan Statement Skin Highlighter - Full Size - $20

I like this and have used it every day I wore makeup this past month! I like that it can be used subtly as well as built up.

5. Revealed 3 palette

LOOOOOOOOOVE! I used this today on a purple/pink look which is something I haven't tried yet.

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♥ September Ipsy Unboxing + August Review ♥

Ipsy is a monthly subscription box for makeup products.

I was not given this box. All opinions are my own. Based off my preferences! :D

Cost: $10 per month

They ship to the U.S., and Canada

There is a wide variety of options for Ipsy bags. You take a quiz when you first sign up (this can be retaken as many times as you like). This effects what is in your bag each month. Each time you get a bag you have the option of reviewing the items you received. I've found that this is the best way to effect what you get in your bag each month. The more reviews you complete the more likely you are to like your bags. 

This month the theme is "Face Fashion" .... not 100% what that means. Fashion makeup? Isn't it all.. face fashion? lol Either way.. LOOK AT THIS GOLD BAG! One of my favorites.

1. NYX Cosmetics Ipsy Eye Shadow Trio - $3

I'm linking to the Nyx love in rio eye shadow palettes because this "ipsy" version looks exactly like the "voodoo love spells" option with a black, brown, and pinkish highlight.

This isn't really a revolutionary trio but I like the colors together. This is what I'll be taking with me when I travel!

2. Eau Thermale Avene Soothing Moisture Mask - Deluxe Size - $2.60 0.5ml (FullSize 50ml $26)

For dehydrated/stressed skin that minimizes redness and provides relief for sunburns. This is paraben-free, hypoallergenic, vegan, non-comedogenic, and ……gluten-free.

I'm happy with 100% of face masks! lol I love them alllllll regardless of whether they do ANYTHING for my skin.

3. theBalm Put a Lid On It Eyelid Primer - Deluxe Size - 3.7ml $5.63 (Full Size11.8ml $18)

Supposed to be quick drying, light reflective properties, and skin smoothing. I just usually use my face primer for my eyes but I'll give this a whirl.

4. City Color Cosmetics Be Bold 3x Extreme Volume Mascara in "Black" -Full Size - $5.99

Bolder, Fuller, unique applicator… these are available in length, volume, or curl/volume… all in black. Always happy with new mascaras because they expire so quickly. I'm excited to try this one.

5. Trust Fund Beauty Nail Polish in "Elegantly Wasted" - Full Size - $15

7-free, non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free. I tried this and I was SHOCKED. This is ONE COAT on my nails (with a clear base and before top coat.) 

Total spent for the bag: $10

Total bag is worth: $32.22

Total saved: $22.22

What a great BAG! I wasn't that excited when I looked at my glam bag earlier this week. Getting these items though is different. I guess the eyelid primer is the only thing I'm not thrilled over haha.. it will never be seen and what I already use works. Still.. maybe it will be... better? 

APRIL REVIEW

Here is a link to the unboxing for this if you want to see before and after shots

1. Albertini International Divine Skin Hydrator 1fl oz $1.78 (Full Size is 9fl oz for $16)

This is an in-shower body moisturizer. It is unscented. I'm in love with this product. I WILLLLL be repurchasing this. When you are getting out of the shower (I keep it in there) you put it on WHILE you are wet and it mixes with the water on your skin so it feels like it disappears. Once you've used it, you towel off. Five minutes later......ultimate softness.

2. Eco-beauty Good night. Night cream. by LA Fresh 15g $18.75 (Full Size is 50g $40)

It is unscented. I normally break out when I use creams so I used this only after using HARSH chemicals on my face and it is really nice! I love the packaging... because able to CLOSE something like this is heaven.

3. Doll 10 HydraGel Cream Blush in "Flirt" Full Size $16

This is what I have been using every day I've worn makeup since I got it. LOVE this product. I love using my fingers to apply and blend it. It blends amazingly! You can blend it out to nothing or let it build up quickly. I love this gel-ish kind of blush rather than powder.

4. Noyah All-Natural Lipstick in "Desert Rose" Sample size $4[est] (Full Size $14)

Haven't used this more than once because it is practically fall...and this bright pink doesn't feel right. Besides.. it smells really bad. Ha ha. I'm not sure what I'll be doing with this one.

5. Lord & Berry Ultimate Lip Liner in "Nude" Sample size $7[est] (Full Size $14)

Love this product. I like the darkish color and texture. Love getting lip pencils.

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