BoxyCharm is a full-size beauty and makeup subscription box. They always provide a great value compared to the cost of the box. (If you are a makeup addict - we recommend this box!)
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About BoxyCharm
The Subscription Box: BoxyCharm
The Cost: $21 a month. Save with longer subscriptions.
The Products: 5-6 beauty items that include nail care, skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance and more. (At least 4 of those items will be full-sized).
Ships to: Contiguous US for free, Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada for $5
BoxyCharm July 2019 Review
Each box comes with a card detailing the items included.
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Also included was a promo card for a $10 facial at Ulta.
Now, on to the items!
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Elemis Superfood Vital Veggie Mask, 75 ml - Retail Value $35.00
(All subscribers will receive this item.)
This mask has a lot of goodness on its ingredient list. Aloe, avocado oil, chia oil, prebiotics... you get the idea! It is also Kaolin clay-based, so I was immediately hesitant to use it on my dry skin. I was hoping those more nourishing ingredients might win out over dryness, and for the most part, this was true. I decided to leave it on for only 6 minutes (the recommendation is 10) and found that my skin wasn't too dry when I used a damp cloth to rub it off. It contains fruit acids which help with exfoliation, so my skin was also softer all over. I am still a little confused about the removal process though. The back of the tube says to wipe it off with a damp cloth, which felt fine, but I still decided to fully rinse it off completely before moisturizing.
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butter LONDON Natural Goddess Eyeshadow Palette, 7.5 g - Retail Value $32.00
(All subscribers will receive this item.)
This palette of 6 shades has 4 shimmers and two matte shadows. The vibe is very earthy, yet glam, and the colors are very pretty for summer. The shimmers had much better pigmentation and smoothness, but the two mattes were still very nice even if you had to work a little harder to build them up. This palette has a little something for everyone, as the majority are very neutral, but the green and (unexpected) teal bring a little drama.
Top to bottom: Enchantress, Queen, Star, Diva, Temptress, Femme Fatale
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Luxie 'Gaea' Brush Trio - Listed Value $30.00
(All subscribers will receive this item.)
These brushes are very pretty. The wooden handles have a sort of sheer peachy/pink stain over them that makes the grain stand out and feel very earthy. It is a nice compliment to the coppery metal and ivory bristles. My favorite would be the flat foundation brush, but the included large eye blending brush would be a close second. The smallest brush is for precision crease work, but I always find I need fluffier brushes to really blend crease colors naturally (and I need all the help I can get with this!) so it will likely be used more for the inside of my eyes or putting color on my lower lash line.
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Alamar Cosmetics Des-Nude-As Lip Gloss in 'Coqueta', 2.9 ml - Listed Value 15.00
(This is a variant item.)
I love glosses and I have been leaning towards more brownish shades this summer, though they can be very easy to get wrong with my skin tone. This color works well, and looks very natural aside from the super glossy finish. It is a heavier gloss and does feel a little sticky, and I don't think I noticed much of a scent. Overall, the color is great, and I personally like the formula and texture, so this was a win for me. It is also gluten-free, talc-free, vegan, and cruelty-free!
It has just a subtle hint of pink that makes it really complementary to my skin.
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APPEAL Cosmetics Gel Liner in 'Forest Green', 1.4 g - Retail Value $21.00
(This is a variant item.)
Finally, our last item is an eyeliner that I am really happy is not black. It is a gel formula, so not the starkest level of pigmentation, in my opinion. It does glide on effortlessly, and the green color is really pretty with my light brown eyes. I don't use eyeliner very often anymore (though it used to be a daily thing for me) but the softness of this shade might be worth experimenting with, especially when combined with the dreamy green shadow from the also included palette.
It could be more pigmented for sure.
Verdict: BoxyCharm was super earthy this month. This actually felt like one of the most "themed" boxes I have gotten from them. The makeup items are all in shades that would work really beautifully for lush summery inspired looks, especially that nude lippy and teal shadow! The palette was full of really wearable shades that can be used for my more natural looks, but if you like something a little brighter, it had shades for you too! The mask was much more gentle than I expected, and I think I could see myself using it once a week for a little extra glow. Did I need more brushes? Not really, but I always enjoy having new ones close by, especially since I have a rather small (but ever-growing) collection. The overall value of this box is around $133.00, which is a great value for a $21 box. I always feel like I get so much value from BoxyCharm. Even if every item isn't a home-run, there are always enough items I love that more than justify the subscription price and I usually have a little gift or two for a friend.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes! These boxes do sell out though, so if you love it, hurry.
Value Breakdown: At $21.00 for this box, here is approximately what you are paying per product:
- Elemis Mask $5.53
- Butter London Eyeshadow Palette $5.05
- Luxie Brush Set $4.74
- Alamar Cosmetics Lip Gloss $2.37
- APPEAL Gel Liner $3.31
Alternatively, the average cost of each of the 5 items is $4.20.
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