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: $25 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: The contiguous US for free, Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada for $5
BoxyCharm November 2019 Review
Each box comes with a card detailing the items included.
We also received a sample for the new Boxy Complexion Customization feature:
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To customize, simply swatch the shades above, visit this link, and report which shade was the best match for you! There are also some questions regarding which type of foundation and concealer-related products you would like to see in your box and how frequently.
Now, on to the items!
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Exclusive BoxyCharm Mini Version of the Dominique Cosmetics Celestial Thunder Eye Shadow Palette - Listed Value $35.00
Wow. These colors are beautiful. A few of them are totally outside my wheelhouse, but since I embrace a more natural sort of makeup routine, this isn't shocking. The shimmers are where this set really shines. The Black Matter shade, in particular, is a swoon-worthy deep charcoal with an electric purple flash that isn't really captured in the swatches below. Fireball is also awesome, a borderline metallic hellcat of an orange-red with beautiful smoothness. The mattes are also well pigmented, with Zero Gravity being the standout for me personally. It is a little more sheer than the others but this is intentional, as when you apply it with a brush it is a dreamy soft-shaded sort of shadow. Lucid Dream and Mystic Ice will probably never make it to my lids, but I am really impressed with the level of pigment they have for brights and the smooth application.
Top to bottom: Eternal Light, Fireball, Black Matter, Zero Gravity
Top to bottom: Lucid Dream, Storm Dust, Lunar Eclipse, Mystic Ice
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Kypris Antioxidant Dew Quench & Glow Serum, 1.59 fl oz - Retail Value $90.00
This was the item I picked when customization choice was open and I am really excited about it because I have kind of wanted this stuff for years after stalking it on the Petit Vour website. It is one of those products that ticks all of my boxes: luxe, filled with awesome ingredients and beautifully packaged. Speaking of ingredients, you will notice both the box and bottle specifically state "Made exclusive for BoxyCharm." I believe this is probably to prevent retail returns, as the ingredient lists are the same and this is made in the US just as all Kypris products are.
This milky serum is just the sort of thing I use after cleansing and before a heavier serum and my nightly moisturizer. I also used it directly under my makeup and thought it was a great primer. It is filled with loads of antioxidants and extracts from roses and other botanicals. It is lightweight too, so if you want just a little added moisture, this will be an awesome choice for you. It has a soft scent with creamy and botanical notes. I love how quickly it absorbed and the glow of instant hydration it gave my dull morning skin.
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Dose of Colors Liquid Lipstick in 'Charm', 4.5 g - Retail Value $18.00
I am a big fan of this liquid lipstick. The color I received is a deep blood red and looks fantastic against my fair skin, though I imagine it would flatter most any skin tone. I feel more than a little like Snow White! The formula is full coverage and the pigment levels are off the charts. This is one of those matte finishes that never totally dries down and feels a little balmy for as long as you wear it, which I much prefer to the ones that dry completely since my lips are on the dry side.
WAY into it.
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Lilly Lashes x BoxyCharm Faux Mink Lashes - Retail Value $25.00
I was kind of hoping these wouldn't be in my box as I don't wear false lashes often (and, honestly, I am horrible at application!) but I remembered that I do have a gala coming up this winter and that sort of black-tie occasion is one of the only sorts of times I wear lashes. These are a lovely faux mink and they are whispy and random enough to read as almost realistic. They are a lot of drama, but not too much for me.
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BoxyCharm 2 Piece Brush Set - Listed Value $35.00
FYI: If you subscribe to both BoxyCharm AND BoxyCharm Premium, you will receive Farsali Rose Gold Skin Mist instead of this brush pair since you will be receiving the 5 piece brush set in your premium box.
Lastly, our final item is a pair of BoxyCharm branded brushes. I consider myself a little bit of a brush connoisseur these days thanks to my MorpheMe subscription. This is hilarious as up until last May, I used literally one of two brushes for everything. My, how things have changed! I don't have anything quite like these in my expansive collection and I really like them. They feel like a hybrid between traditional brushes and those oval-shaped foundation style brushes that have become popular. They have some seriously dense bristles, but are butter soft. I used the larger one for applying my go-to daily foundation and the smaller one for buffing blush and highlighter on top to a flawless finish. If I could change anything about them, it would be that compared to the heavy-duty dense heads, the handles feel really light, but other than that, I actually love these and I am impressed!
Verdict: My BoxyCharm box has an overall value of $203.00, which is crazy for a $25 box. Sure, some of these items were Boxy exclusives or Boxy branded, but I was really impressed by everything here this month. At the very least, I paid $25 for a $90 serum I have been crushing on for years. Needless to say, I am more than happy! The brushes were a surprise hit, and I find myself really impressed by the design and quality. I am sure we can all relate to being less than impressed with a subscription box brush before, but these are the exception and Boxy really did it right. The eyeshadow palette was also beautiful and even though I don't see myself using all of the colors, but there is enough there to thrill me. The lipstick was another winner for its color and formula and the lashes are great to stash for my winter formal looks. I am more than happy with this month's box and seriously pleased with my assortment.
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 $25.00 for this box, here is approximately what you are paying per product:
- Dominique Cosmetics Palette $4.31
- Kypris Serum $11.08
- Dose of Colors Lipstick $2.22
- Lilly Lashes $3.08
- BoxyCharm Brushes $4.31
Alternatively, the average cost of each of the 5 items is $5.00.
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