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 January 2017 (Check out the full Boxycharm review)
Number of items: 5
Full-size items: 5
Deluxe size items: 0
Brands featured: dr. Brandt, IT Cosmetics, PUR, Grande, Crown,
Categories featured: Makeup (5) Tools (1)
Cost: $21
Total Value: $148
Favorite item in the box: PUR Bronze and Brighten Palette
SO tough to pick a favorite this month, but I'm going with this palette since I'm obsessed with how pigmented and shimmery it is!
Check out all Boxycharm Reviews and Boxycharm Spoilers!
GlossyBox January 2018 (Check out the full Glossybox review)
Number of items: 5
Full-size items: 3
Deluxe size items: 0
Brands featured: Buxom, Steve Laurant, Lumene, Theorie, Dr. Botanicals
Categories featured: Makeup (2) Haircare (1) Skincare (2)
Cost: $21
Total Value: $71.66
Favorite item in the box: Buxom Big Tease Plumping Mascara
This mascara hits all the marks for me: great length, volume, lash separation!
Check out all Glossybox Reviews and Glossybox Spoilers!
Beauty Fix January 2018 (Check out the full BeautyFix review)
Number of items: 7
Full-size items: 2
Deluxe size items: 1
Brands featured: Avene, Jouer, Yuni, Dermstore, Skin & Co, Alterna, SkinMedica
Categories featured: Makeup (2) Skincare (4) Haircare (1)
Cost: $24.95
Total Value: $123.96
Favorite item in the box: Jouer Highlighter in Tiare
I’ve sampled a lot of highlighters thanks to subscription boxes, and this might be my favorite one yet. It’s a creamy formula, that blends beautifully, and gives a perfect subtle glow. (No sparkle).
Check out all Beautyfix Reviews and Beautyfix Spoilers!
Verdict: Boxycharm is the winner for me this month! 2 palettes! Dr. Brandt! IT Cosmetics! Really, it wasn't even close this month!
What was your favorite box for Janaury? 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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