☼☼March Boxycharm Unboxing☼☼

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 Nutrify Skin Type 1-6 Universal Tonic - FULL SIZE! Value $48

This is a OIL-FREE (I didn't realize this) tonic with daisy flower extract and hyaluronic acid that helps to reduce redness, swelling, and brighten and whiten skin! This doesn't have a smell which is good for having it on my sensitive skin. I've tried it twice since getting it and I really enjoy it. 

The directions say specifically to use the dropper to put 5 drops on your fingertips and rub them together quickly to warm it before applying it first to the top of your face then another five drops for the bottom half of your face. It soaks into your hands pretty quickly so don't rub them together too long.

Of course.. I doubt I'd ever repurchase a face serum like this at $48 a POP! WHEWWWW. I didn't want to wash it off my HANDS because it felt like I was washing off gold. Ha ha. Dramatic? Maybe... but true 'nuff.

2. Oscar Blandi Dry Shampoo Spray - 1.2 oz Value $9 (comes out white)

I noticed that other people were getting other Oscar Blandi products in their boxes! Dry shampoos can never combat the oil in my hair but I'll give this one a go. I have heard of Oscar Blandi products but it has been years since I've seen or used them. I wonder if this is their come back attempt! I would have preferred to get the mousse I see others have received. Since, I have naturally uber wavy hair that I LOVE using mousse in.

3. OFRA Eyeliner in "Coffee Bean" - FULL SIZE! Value $13

Love this! First Ofra is one of my absolute favorite companies so I'm glad to try something else of theirs. I own like 6 colors of eyeliner and I've never bought a brown for myself. I have to say I like how light and dark I can make it and it isn't too sharp for my eyelid. Just soft enough!

4. LVX Nail Lacquer in "Lemondrop" - FULL SIZE! Value $16

First layer

Second layer

Third layer

 I was excited that I got the lemon-drop shade of polish. I'm not impressed with this formula even though it has a large purchase price. It took three coats (I've never had to do three) to get coverage and I'm not sure if you can tell by the third layer picture it is STILL patchy. I'll keep this to use for designs though. There were two other shades that charmers received (Mynt and Deco)

5. Tarte LipSurgence Lip Tint in "Charmed" - FULL SIZE! Value $24

 Before and after on my lips

Also, it came with this 20% off coupon in the box!

SWEET! I love Tarte. I'm excited for the coupon too. I like this pink for Spring and I don't own any of their lip crayons (there are 12 shades.) It has a minty flavor that is subtle once on the lips. 

Total spent for the bag: $21

Total bag is worth: $110

Total saved: $89

That is a win!

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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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☼☼February Boxycharm Unboxing☼☼

UPDATE:

The Mistura Beauty Solutions C-2-P Complexion Corrector in my February box was broken when it arrived. I contacted Boxycharm because on their website it says to let them know about any damaged items. I wrote to them on Sunday night and I received a response on Thursday morning. This is the email I recieved:

"Venus replied:

Hello Michelle,

Thank you for contacting BOXYCHARM! We are so sorry to hear that your Mistura Beauty C2P Corrector arrived damaged! Please know that we have contacted Mistura and their manufacturing partner to inform them of the packaging defect. In an effort to prevent you from receiving another damaged Corrector, we have awarded 3,000 Charms for you to redeem any product(s) of your choice from our Reward Shop. If you don’t see a product that you like, don’t worry! Save your Charms as we are planning to add new products to the shop. You will see your Charms posted to your account within 3-5 business days.

PS: We have seen other Charmers put the product from the Mistura Corrector into a makeup pot and apply it using a little brush. They sell empty makeup pots in most beauty supplies or you can recycle one from any product that you have at home that you don’t use or are close to finishing.

We hope that this little BOXY-tip helps and that you love your next BOXYCHARM box! :D

Stay Charming!
Venus and your BOXYCHARM Team"

I'm EXTREMELY happy with this response! How great is that customer service? I didn't think to put the corrector in a pot. I will take her advice though! I don't think having it in a pot will bother me at all because I didn't like the idea of drawing on my face with it anyway. So, if you received a broken corrector make sure and CONTACT them about it!

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Boxycharm is a monthly beauty subscription box with 5 high end products (4 full sized items + 1 luxury/deluxe item.) Nail care, hair products, skin care, and cosmetics!

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

Cost: $21 per month (FREE SHIPPING!)

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

1. Jing Ai Velvet ShineLip Jewel Full Size in "Red Rascal" $22

Below is a before and after:

I love this! I mentioned it in my video unboxing but usually these lip crayons are just tinted and never have much pigment. I thought for sure this would be the same. I STOOD corrected though! This says pigmented and it for sure is. I love the bright red color and smooth texture. This might replace E.L.F.'s lip crayon in my heart.

2. ModernMinerals Duo Fiber Mini Round Brush $15 Full Size

Love this! It has a silicone feel. Which I know some don't like but it doesn't bother me personally. This is a small round stiff brush that I will probably use in my crease or for highlight.

3. Mullein& Sparrow Mini Facial Mask Jar $15 Full Size

Okay, yes... this is gorgeous. I'm in love with this. This little glass bottle... adorable. I want this just as decoration even if I didn't like the mask it makes. I do like it though! It makes a dark mask when water is added to it. I want to buy a little dish just to keep nearby to mix it in. Ha ha. Like old world apothecary.

4. NCLALos Angeles Glitter Nail Polish in "Heart Attack" Full Size $16

Yes! I will love every polish given to me. I can't have enough of them. I heard a tip that if you store these glitter polishes upside down that all the glitter falls to the top and when you use it they come right out! Rather than struggling to get hearts on certain fingers and evenly spaced out. Ha ha.

5. Mistura Beauty Solutions C-2-P Complexion Corrector 36.99CDN ($29.53USD) Full Size

 The only fail. This was broken when I opened up my box. Very disappointing when something like this happens. I don't think anyone is to blame really. Unless they were broken before sending them out. I've since heard that a lot of people had theirs open broken. It is too dark for me anyway I think. Still I contacted boxycharm about it and their webiste policy says that they replace broken items in the future box. So, I'm hoping for a different item in the March box rather than a replacement of this item.

Total spent for the bag: $21

Total bag is worth: $97.53

Total saved: $76.53

Here is the video unboxing of this bag!

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