☼☼ November Boxycharm Unboxing + October Review☼☼

☼☼ November Boxycharm Unboxing + October 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. Luxie Rose Gold Concealer Eye Brush #211 - Full Size - $12

YAY! Now I have 2 Luxie brushes. This one is the concealer and I've gotten the blush brush before. Aren't these GORGEOUS? These are cruelty free brushes, 100% vegan, paraben free, coated with antibacterial solution and made in the USA. 

2. Pur'Lisse Pur'Eye Adore Quadra Benefit Eye Serum - Full Size - $65

I've never used an eye cream like this! I'm really looking forward to trying this out. It is super expensive... which sucks. I have used under eye cooling rollers. I already know I'm a big fan of putting stuff under my eyes, I'm not sure why. I just enjoy it as part of my night time steps especially.

This is 4 in 1: hydrating, firms, brightens, decreases puffiness.

3. Manna Kadar's Liplocked Priming Gloss Stain - Full Size - $24 in "lucky"

Stain on my hand after one swipe with a cotton pad covered in makeup remover. Ha ha.

With Product on lips

Without any product on lips

After eating - Stain left on lips (20 mins later)

I wasn't too excited to get a gloss because I typically hate them. This one is also a stain (as shown) The website says that this is a lip gloss, lip primer, and stain all in one. I'm intrigued. This contains vitamin A & E, and Berry extract to keep lips nourished. This is paraben free and allergy tested.

Personally, I think you can actually see how it has hydrated my lips above! I wanted you to see with product next to my dry lips and the stain next to it. So, I put the bare pic in the middle. If you notice.. the lines on my lips are visible on the dry pic and the product pic but my "after eating" picture that large "crack" on the upper right is practically gone.

4. Coolway Leave-in Treatment - Full Size - $19.95

Another coolway product! I have the smoothing lotion (which I love and use). I like the sweet smell of this so I'll give it a try.

For all hair types, reduces frizz, moisturizes, and repairs damage. It's supposed to make hair smooth, silky, and bouncy? Haha. Am I the only person who imagines their hair bouncing all over the place on its own?

5. Studio Makeup Soft Blend Blush in "Sahara SBB-02" - Full Size - $17

Here is a photo with a swatch of the product but also on the right I've blended some out. It is very blend-able and comfortable on my hand. Not too scary. I really like this color and I like the soft feel of this already. 

This looks like a burnt pink color in person but their picture on the website looks like a VERY pale tan. Bizarre. Since I know mine looks more like my picture in person than it does theirs it makes me wary of their other photos.

Total spent for the bag: $21

Total bag is worth: $137.95

Total saved: $116.95

I love everything in this months box! I'm excited about the brush, eye cream, and lip gloss most. Can't wait to try all these out.

OCTOBER REVIEW
click here to see the unboxing and swatches

1. Palmetto Derma Rejuvenating Antioxidant Mask - Full Size - $64

 Loved this! It will also last me...for the rest of time. I think this tub will actually go bad before I finish it. I haven't even scratched the surface and I used it four times last month. It is minty and I really enjoyed it. I removed it will a warm damp makeup removing cloth and it felt truly like a spa experience.

2. Bellapierre Cheek and Lip in "Coral" - Full Size - $19.99

Gave this to my cousin because I have WAY too many lip products and I hate putting my fingers into pots of product and I'm too lazy to use brushes.

Her review: I only use it for my lips (not cheeks), it is smooth and easy to apply. I love the orangey pink coral color. I like that it's not a stick so I can use my finger or a brush and not mess up

3. Doucce Punk Volumizing Mascara - Full Size - $24

 I wasn't a fan of this mascara at all. It was EXTREMELY clumping. Look in the unboxing for this here for the before and after pictures. It left me with like 8 big lashes. Ha ha. Weird. The brush and tube were HUGE too. Jabbed myself in the eye more than once.

4. Lord and Berry Line and Shade Eyeliner in "Dark Black" - Full Size - $18

 This was too smudgey for me. I like crisp thin liner that stays put. This moved all over even with primer, setting it with a shadow and liquid over it. It just love to get smudgey. Which is great for smoking it out! Which is what I'll keep it for.

5. Cult Cosmetics Nail Polish in "Boneyards" - Full Size - $12

I loved this color (didn't have one like it) but it isn't the best formula. It doesn't level itself properly and is kind of a pain to use. I like this color though and plan on using it for designs.

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♥ March Ipsy Unboxing + February Review ♥

MARCH IPSY UNBOXING

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

1. Coolway Glow Finishing Oil Treatment - Sample approz 1oz $9.98 (Full size 3.3oz $29.95)

I love this little sample! It smells like a sweet soap though so I'm not sure how much I'll love it once it's in my hair. It smells like the inside of a lotion store. The website says that it leaves a full, shiny, finished look as a last step in my hair care regimen. It has Porphyra seaweed extract (for nourishment/hydration) which.. sounds good right? Ha ha. No formaldehyde. No lye. No sulfates (great for color treated hair). No parabens. No phthalates. No sodium chloride. Alcohol free. I can't wait to use this.

2. Pūr~lisse pur-delicate gentle soy milk cleanser & makeup remover - Sample 1oz approx $6.55 (Full size 5.6oz $36)

I have to admit that when I saw pur-lisse I was a little disappointed but that turned around quick! I like their lotion but getting it in a ton of bags wasn't exciting. This is a makeup remover though! I'm so excited about this. It has a soap smell that I like and I'm looking forward to using it.

3. Marsk Mineral Eyeshadow in "Fifty Shades" 1.2g $22.50 Full Size

A grey eyeshadow! I love the light shimmer in this 100% natural loose powder! Cruelty free. It builds well on my hand at least. Oh! Also, it is my first wet OR dry shadow.

4. Chella Ivory Lace Highlighter Pencil Full Size $18

I saw a sneak peek of this item and I wasn't that into it. After getting it though I'm excited about it. This pencil is super smooth and while I haven't tried it as a highlight I did use it to line my water line. I really like it for that so far. Plus I ADORE the company name and packaging. Ha ha.

5. NYX Butter Lipstick in "Pops" Full Size $6 

Here is a before and after of the product:

Super excited about this lipstick! I have a NYX Butter Lipstick in "Taffy" already. There are 22 shades available. The name is perfect. It is buttery but doesn't last. Not surprised though because of the buttery texture. I think it is my new favorite nude shade though.

Total spent for the bag: $10

Total bag is worth: $63.03

Total saved: $53.03

That is a win!

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☻☻September Lip Monthly Unboxing + August REVIEW ☻☻

Lip Monthly is a monthly subscription box for LIP products (plus one non-lip item.) Every month, they will send out a new set of lip products. Sometimes the lip boxes have different colors but usually they are all the same brand.

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

Cost: $10 per month

You can use the coupon code FALL5 and get your first box for only $5

They ship to the U.S., Canada, and Internationally

This is my third Lip Monthly Box.

If you do a video review of the box and send them a link to the public video you get 25 reward points on their website! You must log into your Lip Monthly account to upload the link to get the points.

They used to throw in an extra item if you had done a video review.

JulieG Nail Color in the color "Romeo": 0.35oz - $3.99

Very opaque! I didn't even have to do a second coat. One of my new favorites! This polish is part of a "perfect pair" line on the Jesse's Girl website. Basically they have three polishes that go with three lipsticks. This polish Romeo goes with the "And Juliet" Lipstick. They also have Fred and Anthony polishes that go with the "And Cleopatra" and "And Ginger" lipsticks. I'm keen on getting the "And Juliet" lipstick that goes with my Romeo polish. :D

 Cherimoya Lip Crayon in the color "Fig": 0.07oz *full size* $8 on the Cherimoya Webiste
It's also for purchase from Style 21 for $1.99 and Aubergine for $4.99 though....

That being said I'm glad it's in my box! I adore it!
Here are two pictures of my lips: On top is my lips without product. On the bottom is with the lip crayon above.

Cherimoya in "Fig"

Pur~lisse Hydra-Balance pur~moist moisturizer: 0.5oz $18 (full size is 1.7oz $55)

I can't say that I like this one yet or not but I did put some on my hands and it felt very nice! Not a lot of people were excited to get this one because it is in almost every subscription box out there. I was though because I haven't gotten one! I was disappointed though when I pulled it out of the bag though because when Lip Monthly gave a sneak peek I assumed it would be Pur~lisse's pur~lip comfort daily lip nourisher because that would make sense right? :/

Eco Lips Hemp USDA Certified Lip Balm in "Vanilla": *Full size* $3.49

I love the smell of this (grass/sweet) and the feel. It is very soft and easy to apply. I adore lip balms so this was a welcome sight!

Here are two pictures of my lips: On top is my lips without product. On the bottom is my lips with the Eco Lips above.

The next is a lip liner AND eye liner. I don't care for this product and I probably won't use it. It seems silly to market it as a lip pencil. Its SHARP and feels awful on the lips AND eyes. I couldn't get any product to show up on my eyes but here it is on my lips.

Makeup by Cherimoya Retractable Lip & Eye Liner in the color "Latte 24": *Full size* $3.99

The back comes off and becomes the sharpener that is built in.

Below are my lips without product

Below are my lips with the Lip Liner on them.

I'm not a fan of this product at all. The only one out of all the products I didn't like. That is still a successful box!

Before Lip Monthly started this rewards points system for doing unboxings they offered a free ITEM in the box of everyone whos done one. I review two boxes and I've never gotten anything. I wrote to them and gave them the benefit of the doubt before complaining in my videos. They apologized and said in Septembers box I would get TWO products.

I only received one extra which is below.

Fran Wilson Cool Mint Kiss Me Lip Gloss Lip Treatment 0.5oz $5 100% Natural Mint

Above are my lips with no product and below are my lips with the gloss on them.

Lip gloss is my least favorite lip product but I actually quite like this. I guess I'm not a fan of tinted gloss. I'm not afraid of this one wiping off on everything and the mint is quite refreshing!

BOX RUNDOWN BY Lip Monthly: $37.47 + my $5 extra = $42.47
BOX RUNDOWN BY me (buying the crayon elsewhere): $31.46 + my $5 extra = $36.46

Either way its a GREAT DEAL! Even without the $18 moisturizer.. its still almost double what I paid.

So, that is my ONE extra. I'm not bummed at ALL about not getting a second because I don't get these boxes for the extras. I don't write these blogs for extras. I don't do videos for extras. I do it all because I like to! This cool mint gloss is a nice extra and I accept it for BOTH videos that were done. I'm assuming they are dropping this plan and going with points because it is easier. I commend them on that switch. I'm looking forward to a smoother sailing ship in the future. I already can't wait for the October box. I hoping for ONE green lipstick in honor of Halloween!!!

Thank you so much for following along!