BoxyCharm Subscription Box Review – September 2018

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Im disappointed, I received a purple violet Voss, the girlactic and eyeshadow primer. The primer is fine the others I won’t use

Did Ipsy plus tell you that you’ll be off waitlist in oct. they told me I’d be off this month so will see.
I’m really wanting that 1st box but I’m assuming that by next month it will be different. I read somewhere that plus was going to be a quarterly box so I was surprised to hear that it’s going to be a box that will receive every month

A lot of the products do arrive without a package. However some of manufacturers make a batch especially for Boxycharm, for example the Laura Gellar baked blush, says NOT FOR SALE SAMPLE on the bottom, it is a full size product & it came without a wrapper. I’m not exactly sure how it works for each vendor, but it stands to reason that when buying/selling products to resell as full size samples you would attempt to save a few bucks. We know that the value way out weighs the cost & skipping the wrapper is a great way to keep costs low for everyone. Manufacturers to Boxycharm to Us. Most products packaging is huge cost.
If you still think this company with millions of customers is scamming all of us, you can call the manufacturer and ask them. There is always a way to find out about your make-up, if it’s legit. Tarte & Smashbox have extremely helpful customer service.
This I can’t say for certain but I think some of the differences in the products we get vs buying from Sephora may be to keep people from attempting to return items for full value credit. I don’t know if that’s a thing or has been a thing, but I would think something has been put into place to keep that from happening.
Also, my BEAUTYFIX by Dermstore has 9 items, same cost. This month I only got 2 full size products, Dr. Brandts microdermabrasion,$79, it came in a box, all indications are that it’s not especially made for a sub box. Last month my Tarte, Tartiest Lip Paint,$21, was also in a box & didn’t appear to be a special version. I do know that sometimes products are made specifically for a box, but most boxes don’t have the clientele Boxycharm has. I think we have so many variations due to volume, it’s a lot of boxes to fill.
Anyways, sorry for rambling I hope some of it makes sense. Don’t worry about Boxycharm they aren’t doing anything ugly with the products. Just call the manufacturer if your worried.

I just joined Allure, and they srnt me a small but full sized jar of La Mer cream!! It was a freebie for joining. I think most boxes are stepping up their game. I have pretty much cancelled all my subs that are sample sized. I honestly joined Allure just for the freebie. I’m a little put off by IPSY. I was super excited to here about the Glambag Plus, but to date I’m not even on a waitlist. I’ve contacted customer service 4 times and it seems like it could take months to get the Plus, I would say by Feb or March it should be available for all. But unfortunately I don’t think I will see it this year from what I’ve been told by IPSY. I can’t put my IPSY on hold change the frequency or anything or I will not be able to get on the waitlist. It sucks. I’m very curious about it, so if anyone hears anything please post it

A lot of the products do arrive without a package. However some of manufacturers make a batch especially for Boxycharm, for example the Laura Gellar baked blush, says NOT FOR SALE SAMPLE on the bottom, it is a full size product & it came without a wrapper. I’m not exactly sure how it works for each vendor, but it stands to reason that when buying/selling products to resell as full size samples you would attempt to save a few bucks. We know that the value way out weighs the cost & skipping the wrapper is a great way to keep costs low for everyone. Manufacturers to Boxycharm to Us. Most products packaging is huge cost.
If you still think this company with millions of customers is scamming all of us, you can call the manufacturer and ask them. There is always a way to find out about your make-up, if it’s legit. Tarte & Smashbox have extremely helpful customer service.
This I can’t say for certain but I think some of the differences in the products we get vs buying from Sephora may be to keep people from attempting to return items for full value credit. I don’t know if that’s a thing or has been a thing, but I would think something has been put into place to keep that from happening.
Also, my BEAUTYFIX by Dermstore has 9 items, same cost. This month I only got 2 full size products, Dr. Brandts microdermabrasion,$79, it came in a box, all indications are that it’s not especially made for a sub box. Last month my Tarte, Tartiest Lip Paint,$21, was also in a box & didn’t appear to be a special version. I do know that sometimes products are made specifically for a box, but most boxes don’t have the clientele Boxycharm has. I think we have so many variations due to volume, it’s a lot of boxes to fill.
Anyways, sorry for rambling I hope some of it makes sense. Don’t worry about Boxycharm they aren’t doing anything ugly with the products. Just call the manufacturer if your worried.

I usually get box #1, but this month I got box #8! That’s a lot of variations! I got the Girlactik which I wanted, the eyeshadow primer which I wanted, and the GrandeLips in Red Delicious which I’m happy about and I’m loving the shade! I didn’t get the GrandeLips last time they had it as a variation and I really wanted it.

I got the Lorac in the same color, as you. I need to look up swatches to see how dark or light it is on. I am still hunting for a purple that looks good on me. So far, I have a couple that are just too dark or too light and wash me out. I usually get box 1 or 2, so was surprised to get #3 this month.

My sister gave me her roller ball liner and I received the girlactic. The liner is super thin I love that, it tickles my eye though. I’m not happy with the girlactic. I got variation 7 with a purple violet Voss and eyeshadow primer

I got the Girlactik and the eyeshadow primer.

Hi, I got variation 2. I got the roll on eyeliner and I like it. Someone said they hated it, but I can’t imagine why. You HAVE to shake it really good & it’s got something in it so when you shake it, it makes a cool sound. I also got Hank & Henry liquid lip in Petal Pusher, its a rose color. And the rest is the same.

Did you get the eyeliner?

I actually got the Mac roll eyeliner and hate it I hope this one isn’t as messy as the Mac on

I got the same variation. I usually get #1, so it was a nice change. My boxycharm in August & September have been the first months that I can wear the lip products they sent me. I am beyond excited.

I love how I thought the H&H lipstick was an actual lipstick…when I read the shade and it said liquid lipstick, I was like “whoaaaaa”. Hahhahaa, I’m a sucker for neat packaging…but the color is amazing too. This box was definitely a win for me.

And not getting the boxyluxe was a blessing in disguise (for me anyways), cause idk what kind of lipstick I wouldve received, and the only thing I really wanted was the tarte and the luxie brush (from the luxe products). I was going to give away the sol de Janeiro, the smashbox, the juice beauty, headband, and maybe even the tote anyways.

I got the same and I’m OBSESSED with the liquid lipstick. It is the perfect color. I am excited to see how it wears as the day goes on. Same with the roll on eyeliner, I usually end up with my wings coming off.

I got the same version. Absolutely in love with everything in it. This has been a fabulous month for me.

I was watching the lip swatch party video on you tube of all the colors this month, and that dusty rose color is beautiful! Awesome that you got that 🙂

Which variation number did you get if you don’t mind me asking?

I received everything that Liz got also except with a Lorac crayon in Magenta. My box number is 4. I absolutely love the color of the lip crayon. I will wear a purple lipstick any give day. If this is the same color that you have maybe you can mix it with another color to make it work for you.

Got the same box and I thought it was a great box too! A question though: does your Hank & Henry smell strange? I’m not normally thrown by scents, but this one does seem odd to me.

yeah same… green brushes? pass… hoping at least the texture is soooft like the vintage brushes they sent us. I love those!

I’d gladly trade the girlatic item for the Laura Geller blush if I receive the girlatic item lol.

I thought the Pür spoiler was for a face/cheek palette…

same I dont want Lorac I have tons I want Hank $ Henry

Agreed!

I depotted all the shadows that I got from Boxy and surprisingly, I had a decent z-pallette going. I’m not even mad about the more colorful palettes. I didn’t even realize it but all the palettes that I bough myself were… the same!

I highly recommend depotting shadows to really see what you have in your collection. It’s easier with cardboard palettes from BC. I had trouble depotting my tarte collection LOL.

I also found a way to use falsies… cutting them in half and putting them on the outer corners looks so natural yet so lovely!

I still haven’t found a way to work blushes that don’t complement my skintone and how to work with overly dramatic lips for a daily look. Those two are next on my list!

I was so mad about the party animal box, but now I realize I kinda had a hole in my collection. the only greens and blues I have that are non-smokey is from the Alamar palette! I want to pick up more now to create some stunning looks and have kind of like my own DIY natasha denona green-brown palette. With a sticker price of $239, yeah I’d rather build it up with singles! I also want the pool shade from jaclyn Hill Morphe’s pallette… but I have all the other shades pretty much thanks to BC. I can just pick up some blues, mints and greens and call it a day <3

BC I love you! lol…. and I'm sorry for complaining last month. LOL….

Another great subscription service is Pearlesque. It’s all natural skincare.

Boxyluxe ships in a larger box. It contains several of the same items as the regular box plus additional products. You can find full spoilers on MSA

If you are getting the BoxyLuxe box you won’t receive the regular Boxycharm box. All products from the regular box, minus 1 item, are included in the 11 items you’ll receive in your BoxyLuxe. Some subscribers said their BoxyLuxe came via FedEx instead of USPS as well. I hope that makes sense. 😊

Revlon makes an eyeliner with the roller wheel, I have 3 colors and love them! I find them much easier to use than a traditional brush or pen.