This new Boxycharm vs GlossyBox vs BeautyFix series compares my subscription every month to give you a good idea what you can expect from these popular beauty subscription boxes. (Boxycharm and GlossyBox are both $21 a month, and BeautyFix is $24.95 a month, so they seemed close enough in cost to compare!)
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Important to know: With Glossybox and Boxycharm, there are certain items that all subscribers will receive, but the remainder of items in the box will vary. With BeautyFix, all items are the same for all subscribers. (With the exception of perhaps different colors of a beauty item.)
Boxycharm February 2017 (Check out the full Boxycharm review)
Number of items: 7
Full-size items: 7
Deluxe size items: 0
Brands featured: Royal & Langnickel, Makeup Geek, Dr. Brandt, Juice Beauty, Z-Palette
Categories featured: Makeup (3) Skincare (1) Tools (2)
Cost: $21
Total Value: $150
Favorite item in the box: Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator
It's hard to pick a favorite item in this box - I love everything! But Dr. Brandt won out because of value. ($79)
If you aren’t familiar with this exfoliator, it is an ultra-fine scrub you can use 1-2 times a week. I love the minty fresh scent, and how smooth it makes my skin feel. (I’ve seen a lot of reviewers mention it helped them with whiteheads/acne, etc.)
Check out all Boxycharm Reviews and Boxycharm Spoilers!
GlossyBox February 2017 (Check out the full Glossybox review)
Number of items: 5
Full-size items: 3
Deluxe size items: 0
Brands featured: Eve by Eves, BC, The Estee Edit, Perfect Formula, Jeanne Arthes
Categories featured: Makeup (1) Skincare (1) Haircare (1) Fragrance (1) Nail Polish (1)
Cost: $21
Total Value: $123
Favorite item in the box: Perfect Formula Pink Gel Coat
I've been using this gel coat regularly since getting the box. It helps strengthen nails, and it also provides an instant shine and pink hue that makes nails look healthier. (And it dries almost instantly, too.)
Check out all Glossybox Reviews and Glossybox Spoilers!
Beauty Fix February 2017 (Check out the full BeautyFix review)
Number of items: 6
Full-size items: 3
Deluxe size items: 1
Brands featured: Juice Beauty, Smart FX, LaRoche-Posay, Kevyn Aucoin, SkinMedica, By Terry
Categories featured: Makeup (3) Skincare (3)
Cost: $24.95
Total Value: $145
Favorite item in the box: Juice Beauty PHYTO-PIGMENTS Illuminating Primer
There wasn't a standout favorite for me this month, but the Juice Beauty primer is lovely. It gave my skin a subtle luminous glow. It’s a very natural looking finish (i.e. no sparkles) and made my skin feel a little smoother and primed for foundation.
Check out all Beautyfix Reviews and Beautyfix Spoilers!
Verdict: My favorite box this month is Boxycharm. Every item is a win - and it's a great mix of products I already know and love, and some items that are new to me. (Plus I love that they included a Z-palette since they sometimes send pans only for makeup items.)
What was your favorite box for February? And what was your favorite product?
Here are my general suggestions for which box to pick:
Boxycharm: If you are looking for full-size makeup, this is the box to go for. They consistently send out makeup in addition to haircare and skincare products. (You will quickly build up an impressive eyeshadow collection with this subscription box!)
GlossyBox: This is the best box if you're looking for trying out brands that you typically don't see in the US. You'll get a mix of US and EU brands. The one downside is that values of these boxes can vary depending on which variation you get, so make sure you're happy with the main spoiler items that everyone gets if you're thinking about signing up.
BeautyFix: This is my go-to box for sampling a lot of high-end skincare products. They usually round out the boxes with a few makeup and haircare products, too. You'll get a mix of full-size and sample-size products.
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