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Boxycharm vs GlossyBox vs BeautyFix – October 2017

Liz Cadman
ByLiz CadmanOct 29, 2017 | 7 comments

subscription boxes comparison: boxycharm, glossybox, and beautyfix

Dermstore BeautyFIX
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314 Ratings | 45 Reviews

This Boxycharm vs GlossyBox vs BeautyFix series compares my subscriptions 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!)

Check out my Birchbox vs Ipsy vs Sephora Play post series too!

If you are interested in finding other great beauty boxes, check out our Best 31 Beauty Subscription Boxes for 2017!

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 October 2017 (Check out the full Boxycharm review)

Number of items: 5

Full-size items: 5

Deluxe size items: 0

Brands featured: tarte, NCLA, dr. brandt, Becca, Jonteblu

Categories featured: Makeup (3) Skincare (1) Tools (1)

Cost: $21

Total Value: $139

Favorite item in the box: Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in Prosecco Pop

The Prosecco Pop color is a warm gold highlighter and it is packed with shimmer and pigment! This is one of those highlighters that will last me FOREVER! You just need one quick swipe of a brush to get all the highlight you need. And it blends out easily, too.

Check out all Boxycharm Reviews and Boxycharm Spoilers!

GlossyBox October 2017 (Check out the full Glossybox review)

Number of items: 5

Full-size items: 3

Deluxe size items: 0

Brands featured: LUE by Jean Seo, Vasanti, Rituals, Clove + Hallow, Jafra

Categories featured: Makeup (1) Skincare (2) Fragrance (1) Tools (1)

Cost: $21

Total Value: $62.50

Favorite item in the box: LUE by Jean Seo – Erase Powder 

A gentle, natural, cleanser that smells like yummy oatmeal? Yes, please!

Check out all Glossybox Reviews and Glossybox Spoilers!

Beauty Fix October 2017 (Check out the full BeautyFix review)

Number of items: 7

Full-size items: 3

Deluxe size items: 0

Brands featured: Avene, Smith & Cult, dr. Brandt, Tocca, La Roche Posay, Arcona, Paula's Choice

Categories featured: Makeup (1)  Skincare (5) Fragrance (1)

Cost: $24.95

Total Value: $136.50

Favorite item in the box: Arcona Cranberry Gommage

There are so many great items in this month's box that it's tough to pick, but I'm going with this because I love the cranberry scent! (It's super gentle on my skin, too.)

Check out all Beautyfix Reviews and Beautyfix Spoilers!

Verdict: Usually Boxycharm is the winner for me, but I think Beautyfix leads this month thanks to all the fab skincare items!

What was your favorite box for October? 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. (Please read the comments on GlossyBox reviews, too.)

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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Liz Cadman
Liz Cadman
Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!

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Jessica Poffenroth

I’ve been on the Boxy charm wait list since Sept. 🙁

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jess

me too girl

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sheila

I just read these comparisons and signed up for beauty fix. I already get GB and BC. I was still able to get this great Oct. box. Thank you Liz, for the $10 off code, I couldn’t resist :).

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Vicky

Did anyone look at the ingredients of that Becca product it’s gross.

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Lauren M

Love both BF and Boxy! They are both good bc they generally concentrate on both my needs- one makeup and one skincare. The product sizes are great. Sometimes I get a little Boxy box envy with the variations. But in the end I still know that it is so well worth it. Lately I can’t remember being disappointed! Love the reviews. Always so helpful.

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Sherry

Just ordered Beauty Fix today through MSA and have never subbed to it before today…Used the code Liz provided and it showed up as 24.95 dollars…then reapplied it again at final check out it it came out to less than 16 dollars with tax and all…Thanks Liz for comparing these sub services!!!

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Laura

Beautyfix is my fave along with Nylon box and Allure!

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