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I got this box with the Pretty Vulgar lipstick and the bronzer variation. I wasn’t crazy about this box but I’m glad to get off that darn waiting list. If there is someone out there that really wants this box I will send it to you (within Canada) for the cost of what the subscription is plus however much it costs to ship it. Let me know, I would hate for it to just collect dust if someone out there really wants it.
If I don’t hear from anyone within the next week or so I will be dropping these goodies off at the womens’ shelter.
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Erica
I’m so disappointed in this very first box I got. I do really like Oct and Nov. but didn’t off until Dec. I feel this box were worth it only the Tarte mascara. (even I don’t like it either) other are not good quality. I also hate liquid lipstick not from good brand. well, just see 2 more months to see do I done with them.
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ashley
Does anyone know if I’ll get this box if I sign up today! I hate all variations of this box — I already have TWO of that Tarte mascara and I can’t stand it. I’m nervous that if I wait too long to sub, that I’ll miss out on the January box. Have heard so many iffy things about new subscribers/waitlist/etc.
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Rachel
Well, if there is anyone out there that DOES want the color corrector concealer and would be willing to trade for the Vintage Highlighter please let me know. I did not realize that the swap site was invitation only. If anyone is interested in working out a deal let me know.
Thank you!
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Tomi
It is my first box and it was .7lbs. It’s mean that boxycharm already makes me disapointed. Really???? I’m really really disappointed it! I was really want to get #3!
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jeanette
I really wish Boxy Charm would not have started with the box variation. When I see review, I like knowing that all of us paying the same amount of money get the same items. We either celebrate for the box was great or if it is bad, we all share in the disappointment. i could understand if the variations were similar in price and consistency but with Boxy, this is not the case and in some ways it is insulting. I will say it again, but except with the items you choose, Box of Style, Pop Sugar Must Have and Fab Fit Fun are great about being consistent. I think that is what I was looking forward to the limited edition box of Boxycharm because except for a different color of the tarte palatte everyone had the same items, and even the variation was the same price and brand. I see some neat things from Ipsy and I believe the other is Play by Sephora, but the variations and different weights drive me crazy just looking at it.
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Rachel
Anyone willing to trade the box containing the color concealer and Pretty Vulger in My Lips Are Sealed with the box containing the Vintage highlighter and MUG lip product? Please contact me if you are interested!
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JuJu
“My Lips Are Sealed” is the name of the lipstick, not the color. They all say My Lips Are Sealed on them.
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Rachel
Sorry, it is the color Secret Sabatoge.
Jackie
I didn’t get the highlighter but I got the Pretty Vulgar lip and was hoping for the MUG one. If you don’t find anyone to trade with, I’ll trade you lip products
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Rachel
Hello and Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah and Happy New Year! Would anyone be willing to trade the box I received with the color corrector and Pretty Vulger lippie in My Lips Are Sealed with the box containing the Vintage highlighter and MUG lip product? I have no use for a color corrector. Please contact me if you are interested.
Thank you!
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Gvonlo
For anyone curious, just got my box today. It was weighted at .8 and I got variation number 2 👎🏼. Love the mascara. That’s the only thing I’m keeping. The brush is nice but I don’t reallt need it. Just going to regift it. I’ve only been keeping like one thing from each box, I mean it usually exceeds the price I pay but still 🤷🏼♀️ They can’t please everyone. Hoping the boxes will get better, not so much luminous, however would be so happy to get that primer in January 😏. I do wish they wouldn’t do variations, that is one of the things that most attracted me to this box.
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Ginger
I got my box today, and SURPRISE! I can make it all work, even the lippie. I got Pretty Vulgar in “Weeping Willow,” and while it is a horrid brown-bronze shade when applied full-strength, when I wipe it off a bit, it’s a gorgeous hint-of-bronze shade that works beautifully. I got what y’all have as Variation 2, and I’m working with the corrector palette, but the green and purple are working for me. Still trying the salmon on those dark under eyes, so we will see. The mascara is awesome! my lashes look as thick as carpet. The blush is sheer but buildable, and I’m going to get tons of use because every shade works on me. The Crown brush is meh, but it works better than my other blush brushes with this particular palette. Boxy nailed it for me this month.
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Allie
@Ginger I’m so happy for you that you’re thrilled w your box!!! It’s so nice to hear someone happy with their box instead of the usual complaining (no shade-I do it myself! 😜) I feel like they try to make their subscribers happy and it’s difficult with so many different preferences, likes and dislikes. I love the mascara, I have a hard time finding a good one-this one is great.
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charlotte lo
Oh god. Just my luck I got variation #2 which is my least favorite. I don’t even know what I’m going to do with the concealer palette since I don’t really need those type of concealer and I have more than enough blush brush. The color of the lipstick look really weird too I don’t think I’m going to like it.
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Apricot
I’m going to employ the concealer palette/color corrector to hide the occasional annoying breakout. Regular concealer doesn’t ever do a great job on those.
Anyway, to all those bummed that they received it (it wasn’t my first choice either), it’s a cosmetic tool to have on hand. Now we have one to play with that we didn’t have to pay retail for.
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Bella01
My box is still stuck in shipping. There’s been no movement for 7 days.
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Lily
Mine took a week to move through Fedex and now it’s stuck in the USPS awaiting for the package stage and today is the delivery date. This is the first time I’ve encountered this. Hopefully the package will show up before the tracking information.
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Lily
Oy usps is playing games again. Both my Boxycharm & Allure says they’ve been “delivered” yesterday and of course there was nothing in the mailbox or with the doorman. Hopefully it will turn up soon. USPS always give me trouble no matter where the delivery address is. I understand it’s the holidays so there are more packages but don’t scan the label to say delivered. So peeved, I was looking forward to getting both boxes after waiting since Dec. 7th for Boxycharm. -_-‘
Jacki
I haven’t received an email yet, but a FedEx label has been created for .7 lbs. I might possibly get it before Christmas.
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Jasmine
I pray I get variation one! If anyone wants to trade if I don’t get that box PLEASE PLEASE GET AT ME!
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Susan
I got “lucky” enough to get box 2… Not happy with pretty much anything in it so I’m open to trade all. Please let me know.
I signed up 3 months ago and every month I’ve received the box with the lowest value… Do you have to be a long time subscriber to get the better box??? None of the colors or variations of items fit what I like in my profile at all either. Also, some items look like they were previously used…
One last thing… The value of box number 2 is already $20 less than the others but if you look up the price of the pro concealer kit(something I’ll never use) it’s on sale for $15… So the actual value is only $106… $25 less than the others. I understand it’s not about the value of each box that is supposed to matter but it seems like it could be a little more fair.
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Amarante
I also got that box and that concealer palette is completely worthless and is on sale everywhere. The colors are corrections for a skin tone different than me. I understand th3 theory but orange, purple and green all look grotesque on me. And the palett3 has an odd off odor as well.
The blush is pretty meh and the brush isn’t a high quality blush brush either.
The Tarte mascara is nice but I think I have a life time supply of black mascara at this point. They will all dry up before I get to use them.
Allie
@Susan I wondered that myself, if you were a longer sub would you get a more high value box. I’ve been subbing for just under a year, my box was worth 130$, but I’ve been lucky enough to usually end up with the higher value boxes. It doesn’t much matter to me, as long as I like the products, but it was just an interesting bit of trivia for myself.
Angie
I think I read somewhere (maybe here) that box 1 & 2 are actually reversed. My card has a 1 in the lower right corner and it has the color corrector in it (the one thing I really didn’t want, I really wanted the highlighter, but I’m not dissatisfied with my box overall…
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Cachet
Yeah my card says box # 1 but I definitely got everything in variation 2.. I would have rather have had the bronzer over the color palette.. ugh.
Apricot
I received my box yesterday, variation #2, it was listed as .8 lbs. I had hoped for variation #3 because I really wanted to try the vintage highlighter but happy surprise, I looove, love the pretty vulgar lippie. The shade, My Lips are Sealed, looks light copper on me (I’m fair/light olive tone). It’s just beautiful on and my new favorite special lippie I think! It does smell a little bit weird like maybe it might be getting old, Idk? Still, pretty happy to finally receive a color that works for me and especially one I never would have thought to try otherwise.
As far as the color correcter goes, that’s something I wouldn’t have ever picked up so I’m ok to have one on hand, for science. ;D
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Apricot
Oops, the lippie shade I received is actually called Secret Sabotage. I could barely make it out, sorry. 🙂
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Jackie
I got that Secret Sabotage lippie too. I haven’t worn it yet but I did swatch it and it looked like it had a pinkish undertone on the back of my hand. Maybe it was my eyes or maybe it just looks like that on my skin.
I also got the bronzer and I don’t think I’m ever going to use it since I have 3 or 4 other bronzers and it looks like a fingerprint is on it or maybe it happened during packaging or the press did it. If anyone wants to swap for something else, let me know. If not, I will include it in my Christmas donation to the shelter 🙂
Hope everyone has a happy holiday and a great new year!
T.Marie
I got my box yesterday. Weight was. 7oz and was #1
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T.Marie
Ugh. ….7lbs
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heather
I see most people say their boxes weigh .7 and .8, mine says .9. I really hope I do not get that nasty color corrector palette!! Anyone else have a .9 and guesses as to their variation?
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Christine G
Mine was .7 and I got the color corrector and brush. My Pretty Vulgar shade is Weeping Willow and is a copper color we a very slight rose tint, but mostly copper. I really wanted Secret Sabotage. I also really wanted the bronzer and highlighter. I’m not sure if I’m on the swap page, but willing to swap the brush and color corrector, both are untouched.
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Susie
I got that lip color too and it’s terrible. Couldn’t wear it even if I wanted to. The whole box is a trade for me.
Mayra
Mine was .8 and received the color corrector.
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Susan
Mine was .9 and I got the color corrector.
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Amy S.
I don’t think it’s consistent. Mine was .7 and I got variation 2. I’m really disappointed in this months selection. I hate getting Bella Pierre in boxes. The value is always over inflated. I’ve never heard anyone say they actually purchased something from them. Or Real Her, for that matter.
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Allie
@AmyS I agree especially about Real Her. I have the blush the benefit of the doubt because I’ve hated every other Real Her product we’ve gotten and unfortunately this is no different. It’s chalky and chunky AF, the colors are weird, and it’s awful. This is the first box I’m totally disappointed in. The brush and mascara are the only good things, and the mascara alone pays for the box-so it’s not a loss, but meh.
Jackie
I actually bought a BellaPiere lip kit and I love the liquid lipstick! The lip liner wasnt too bad but it was really dry. I’ve been wearing the liquid lip alot since I bought it.
Jackie
If yours says .9, your probably getting the bronzer and highlighter because the highlighter weighs more than the brush. Just a guess tho. Mine weighed .7 and I got the bronzer and brush.
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lmhilly
Well, just got my box today. I got the Box Variation 2 and the weight was 0.8 lbs.
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Jacki
Anyone else still waiting on tracking?
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Cat
Me!!! UGH I’m so mad! I’ve emailed CS 3x and its — SPEAKING OF THE DEVIL I just got an e-mail from CS as I am typing this… They emailed my tracking info, but it is not the official tracking email. So shady…
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Kushi
I haven’t seen anyone on YouTube actually get the 3rd variation, has anyone on here gotten it????
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Dee
I have! Just received it today. I’m actually happy with this box, the only thing I probably won’t use is the bronzer, it’s crazy that they say it retails for 39.95 because it looks super cheap and tiny. I live in Toronto so translate that to about $50 USD, I don’t know anyone who would pay for that palette.
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JuJu
Yeah, there is no way an item like that would cost any more than $7-8 at a store.
They are basically insulting the subscribers’ intelligence with this price inflation.
Selina
I am getting box #3, just saw the mug lip creme mentioned at the left corner of my tracking label. And I so badly wanted that pro concealer palette in #2, oh well. Another highlighter from boxy, I have way too many, lol.
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Valerie
How much does yours weigh Selina?
Jackie
If i get that concealer color correct I will totally trade you for the highlighter!
Rachel
Hello!
I’m from Phoenix, AZ and I’m hoping for box variation #3. If I don’t get box #3 would there be anyone in the Phoenix, AZ area interested in trading boxes? I’m sorry I do not feel like going through shipping and handling. It has already cost me an arm and a leg this year. Please leave a comment if you are interested and live in the Phoenix, AZ area.
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Tamara Deneweth
I really want variation 3 but the first one would be ok. I really don’t want that color corrector. I have no use for it! Fingers crossed!
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Jeanette
I hope everyone gets the variation they want. Boxycharm is just not a good fit for me anymore. All of the variations remind me of the other boxes and the value of the variations does not always equal.
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Rachel
Hi! I live in Phoenix, AZ. I’m really hoping for variation box #3. If I get #1 or #2 I would be happy to swap boxes with someone who has box variation #3. I really don’t want to do the whole shipping and handling thing, so if anyone lives in the Phoenix, AZ area and gets box #3 (and I don’t) I would be happy to swap for whatever box variation #1 or #2 I would receive.
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy New Year! May your next year be filled with lots of joy, love, and good health!
Thanks,
Rachel
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Linda
Does anyone know if you can do a Gift membership??
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Marie
Yes, you can but they may be placed on a wait list.
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