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 May 2020 Review
Our box did not come with an info card this month.
Let's see what I received!
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GLAMGLOW BERRYGLOW Probiotic Recovery Face Mask, 2.5 oz - Retail Value $49.00
I generally love GLAMGLOW products, but I really didn't enjoy this mask. I couldn't get past the slightly artificial berry + yogurt scent, and didn't love the way my skin felt after using it. Let's back up and go over how you actually apply this. I layered some over my clean face and waited for the recommended 10 minutes. I then wiped it off with a tissue as the directions said. My skin honestly felt filmy. Hydrated, but filmy. I know loads of people love this product, but I don't think I am one of them.
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BoxyCharm Exclusive STUDIOMAKEUP Eyeshadow Palette - Retail Value $35.00
I have never heard of this USA-made brand, and although I find the palette packaging to be a little on the generic side, I thought the shades were gorgeous the second I saw them. There is a mix of 4 matte shades and 5 shimmers and all work really well together to create neutral looks that lean a little '90s frost, but in a good way! The pigment was pretty good, with a couple of the mattes needing extra application to really shine. All in all, a pretty decent palette if you are looking for natural shades with nice blendabilty.
Top to bottom: Sheen, Flaxen, Bare, Gilded, and Wicked
Top to bottom: Lace, Duck, Blush, and Fate.
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Pretty Vulgar Eyeshadow Primer, 10 ml - Retail Value $22.00
I generally just use a MAC paint pot if I use an eyeshadow primer, but I recently ran out. I decided to try this instead and I have mixed feelings on this formula. For shimmer shadows? A total dream! Grabs on and doesn't let go. For mattes? Not good. It is like this formula is too tacky to work well with mattes and makes them look splotchy on my lids rather than smooth. It does work so well with the shimmers that I will keep it around, but for matte looks I will go elsewhere.
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Daily Concepts Shampoo Bar, 3 g - Retail Value $24.00
I am a shampoo bar enthusiast (heck, I even wrote up a list of faves recently!) so I was happy to see a new brand in this box, even if shampoo bars are something I have never gotten in a BoxyCharm box before. Sadly, this was a dud for me. While this bar had a great scent and a very useful ribbon, it left my hair feeling waxy and filmy, no matter how I tried to wash it out. Will had a similar experience, with his hair kind of looking like he had used pomade in it since it was dry, even though he had just washed it. This is a no for me.
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Blinc Black Lash Primer - Retail Value $26.00
Finally, our last item is a lash primer in black. This is pretty great since I struggle to hide the formulas that look white when applied. I loved the silicone brush head because it was curved, but both the concave and convex side had little silicone comb bristles that really helped to separate my lashes. While I don't use lash primers often, I really quite liked this one! It gave my lashes added volume (but not really length) without making them clumpy.
Verdict: My BoxyCharm box has an overall value of $156.00 which is great for a $25 box. Though the value was there, this is one of my least favorite Boxy assortments. My two favorite items were the palette and the lash primer. I didn't like the mask or shampoo much at all. The lid primer is great for maybe half of my shadows, so I will keep it around. Admittedly, this box always tends to have a great value, and you might have liked yours a little more than I liked mine! Fingers crossed for a better June base box.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, this box is still available, but there are variations! These boxes do sell out, so if you love it, hurry.
Value Breakdown: At $25.00 for this box, here is approximately what you are paying per product:
- GLAMGLOW Mask $7.85
- StudioMakeup Palette $5.61
- Pretty Vulgar Eyeshadow Primer $3.53
- Daily Concepts Shampoo Bar $3.85
- Blinc Lash Primer $4.17
Alternatively, the average cost of each of the 5 items is $5.00.
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