Wednesday, December 9, 2015

☼☼ 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!)

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

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. 





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.








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.


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?




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.


 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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♥ November Ipsy Unboxing + October Review ♥

November Ipsy Unboxing + October 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. 








Lovely color! The smell of this stuff is amazing.. a sweet (not sickly) fruity smell. I can't really smell it while putting it on. I can only smell it if I sniff the tube... which I do. Every. Time. Ha ha. Yum! Plus, look at this impressive list! My skin must LOVE this stuff.

• 48% Water-Based 
• 78% Natural 
• No Mineral Oils 
• No Phthalates 
• No Parabens 
• No Animal By-Products 
• Hypoallergenic 
• Non-comedogenic





Ew. Ipsy.. really? This container SAYS "Free sample" on it. That feels like a cheap throw in. There is something really shady about this product all around. I'll let you know if I end up liking it in next months review. I can't imagine this will be something I reach for though considering. It makes me irritated just looking at it. A free sample?! I'm not paying them $10 a month for them to throw in a free sample. Unless it's a bonus.






And Then.. you TotallyRedeemYourselves with this magical mascara. Ahhh. A smashbox mascara!? Lets be honest people... a 22 dollar highlight and a deluxe sample of smashbox mascara? TOSS the free sample if you want! Ha ha.
  • 104% increase in lash volume
  • 32% increase in lash length
  • 34-degree increase in lash curl







I love these little tre'StiQue Minis... you can get any 3 (lip crayons, eyeshadow, or concealer minis) for $32. So you can get 3 mini lip crayons, 3 mini eyeshadow sticks.. etc. Or you can mix and match. I wish the actual product was pointed like the cap though. Round? Yikes.
Contains vitamin E and Monoi Tahiti Butter








Beautiful product! I love that shiny. So, it looks as though this is the full size product but they have updated the packaging. The new packaging does look amazing. I put the full price but I'm sure the new packaging ups the price some. Not sure what they used to sell these for.

It says this can be applied wet or dry!

Total spent for the bag: $10
Total bag is worth: $57.40
Total saved: $47.40

Absolute win.. the smashbox mascara and the inspr shadows are my favorites. This space bag is also ADORABLE as well though.

OCTOBER REVIEW


 This is really nice, still wish it smelled like honey. They dropped the ball with that one. This was a little too harsh for my extremely sensitive skin though. I use it to exfoliate my feet inside. Which of course made me go through it real quick but.. it was really nice!

2. it cosmetics Hello Lashes Clinically Proven 5-in-1 Mascara 0.16fl oz $11.52 (Full Size is 0.33fl oz $24)

 I was super excited to get this mascara but it isn't one of my favorites. It was flaky and clumpy almost immediately. Glad to try it out without buying a full size though!

3. Aromachology Exotic & Spicy Perfume 1ml $1.40 (Full Size 50ml $70)
 Cute little sample. I don't wear perfume that much but this one surprisingly didn't bother my lungs that much. It did say it has a higher oil load than a normal perfume. So, I suppose that is way. It smells like a sweet floral to me.

4. Touch In Sol Browza Super Proof Gel Brow Pencil in "Mink Wink" $??16.15 (Full size $19)
 I like this brow color a lot because it is easier to not go nuts with it. The spoolie on this is the SOFTEST I've ever used too. I go to it every time. Love it. I might keep that end after I run out.

5. The Balm Cosmetics Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick in "charming" 0.04fl oz $3.10 (full size 0.219fl oz $17)
*sniffles* R.I.P. Balm liquid lipstick.. I miss you. I fell in love with this and I need to go out and buy the full size (17 dollars! ugh lol) I love it that much though. I loved everything about this. The color. The feel. It dried quickly, felt weightless, and didn't feel dry! (click her to find the before and after swatches of this)


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Sunday, November 1, 2015

☼☼ October Boxycharm Unboxing + September Review☼☼

☼☼ October Boxycharm Unboxing + September 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

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






 This has a subtle mint scent that I love! It reminds me of my grandmothers skincare. You are meant to apply a thin layer and leave it on 15-30 minutes until it dries. It doesn't feel like it dries hard like most do. It was extremely refreshing mask. It says to remove it with a damp wash cloth uses circular motions. I don't have patience for anything like that. I have sensitive skin though so I feel that the added exfoliating benefits are not needed for my skin. I just removed it with short swipes. My skin was pink for a bit after but it wasn't harsh. 

Promises: antioxidant, vegan, smooth skin, glowing skin, purifies skin, absorbs impurities, cleans pores, defends against free radicals, reverse daily sun damage, cooling effect, soothes, refreshing, tingly, and leaves skin bright.

I'm sure the "brightening" ingredients are what left my skin pinkish. 



Note the particles in mine?


Above on the left is a finger swatch on the right is a swatch blended out. The color is lovely for a cream blush. Nice and subtle. I'm not a huge fan of "pots" of product I have to dip my finger in! On top of that.. I've seen pictures of OTHERS who got this product and theirs didn't include these "specs". GROSS. I won't be using this on my lips at least.  I probably won't reach for this.... 





This is after using this mascara. It clumped the lashes together quickly but gave nice curl, length, and stayed curled for more than four hours.


On the right is the it cosmetics hello lashes mascara and on the left is this doucce punk volumizer mascara. Both are said to add volume and length. Clearly the Doucce on the right is the longer!

This is a HUGE natural bristled brush. I liked using it. I like the effect it gave my lashes and look forward to giving it a good run. I recieved the it cosmetics mascara and this one at the same time. So I'll be alternating them until next month.

I've heard there were several items in boxes rather than this one. A shadow trio, a lip cream, and a blush! Which did you get?





This is creamy and VERY black which I love. It is a bit soft and easily smudged though. I wouldn't use this on its own. I would couple this with a primer and a liquid liner as well but I will use it! This is a wooden pencil for easy sharpening as well. 


Below: First Coat
 Below: Second Coat

A wonderful color to get in October! I love this grey and I didn't have a color like it. It is a solid two coat polish but had self leavening issues. In the end it was opaque all but a small part by the cuticle. Nothing you'd be able to see out of intense lighting. 

Total spent for the bag: $21
Total bag is worth: $137.99
Total saved: $116.99

This is an almost PERFECT box this month with the exception of the lip/cheek stain. The polish, liner, mascara, and mask are all wonderful! 


 1. Previse Skincare HydroMilk Hydrating Lotion
This scentless but nothing I can use daily. I use this after harsh masks otherwise I break out. It works well with the serum from Previse I have as well.

2. Scratch Nail Wraps
I...still haven't tried this. I will this month! Promise. I just haven't had time with school. I will add my thoughts on this I will add it on my next review.

 3. Vasanti Professional Foundation Brush
I use this brush a lot! I like that it is flat sided. I use it for foundation and concealer.

 4. Chella Eyebrow Defining Gel 
This is a great gel. Doesn't leave my brow crunchy and is slightly tinted.

This is a BEAUTIFUL burgandy color that I love to use. The blending brush is useless though! I've tried using it and it didn't yield any results.

This was a bonus item in the box! I like the oil smell in this product and it makes the ends of my hair shiny and soft looking!

Both this month and last were wonderful boxes. Month after month I find SO much VALUE in Boxycharm.


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