BoxyCharm is a $25 monthly beauty and makeup subscription box. They always provide a great value compared to the cost of the box and include 5-6 beauty items that include nail care, skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance, and more. (At least 4 of those items will be full-sized). If you are a makeup addict – we recommend this box!
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First Impressions
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Boxycharm always arrives with a cute card detailing all of the products inside and listed retail values.
Now, on to the items!
tarte Wink of H2O Vegan Collagen Eye Cream, 0.53 oz - Retail Value $36
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As far as eye products go, this one has some of the big players I would hope to see inside anything with a quality formulation. Fatty oils, caffeine, vegetarian collagen (from coconuts), peptides, and antioxidants are all whipped together in a gel cream that is deceptively light for the heavy hitters inside. It has a texture that feels light and absorbs well, but certainly leaves behind hydration, which is the main point here. It also doesn't really have a fragrance of any sort. With winter coming up, taking care of your sensitive eye area is extra important (I HATE when it gets so cold that the corners of my eyes feel cracked) but you should also feel free to use something like this wherever you might need a little extra hydration, like the sides of your nose, etc.
Ace Beauté Falling for You Palette - Retail Value $34.99
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I was expecting this palette to be beautiful, but the sheer pigment kind of floored me. I feel like bright mattes especially tend to look insane in the pan then perform poorly, but not these. Everything in here was ready to party. The autumn theme was well executed and this color story is one of those where you could totally do a less dramatic day look but also go pretty crazy later on, all without leaving the palette. The shades were all pretty decent with a brush, though I prefer a finger for the metallics for sure. And I liked how each row was kind of broken up into its own look if you want a little guidance: Rose Gold, Purple Berries, or pure fall goodness.
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Treslúce Like An Artista Brush Set - Listed Value $27 (larger set here for $35.00)
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Brushes are a tool that I probably don't need more of maybe for the rest of my life, but the cobalt blue handles here really won me over. They are so beautiful! And the matte finish is my favorite feel to makeup brushes. This set includes four eye-focused heads though you could also use them for highlighting smaller areas anywhere on your face.
Camara Aunique Beauty Mary Lashes - Retail Value $25
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I very, very rarely wear false lashes, but if I do, I prefer a more natural set like these. Sure, they still bring the drama, but they also don't look like they will grab my eyebrows. The quality here was nice and the individual hairs (faux mink) are placed in a very natural-looking pattern that will flatter anyone.
APPEAL Adhesive Liquid Liner, 18 mL - Retail Value $29
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Oh, look. A black eyeliner. This is always a boring item for me to find since I rarely wear eyeliner. I much prefer the softer crayon style that I can blend and make look a little less severe. OK FINE, I am always scared to mess up the second cat-eye. I hate that mess where you get one absolutely perfect then the second looks like you started sneezing when you drew it on. A lot of these negative feelings come from black liner subscription fatigue and a lot of it is just plain user error but if you love a sharp dramatic line I feel like this made you smile instead of giving you a weird left-eye-related anxiety.
ADDED 11/10 - MSA reader Julie B let me know this is also actually eyelash adhesive too! I totally missed that in the review.
Verdict
This month's BoxyCharm delivered a totally eye-centric curation and one of the most stunning fall palettes I have in my collection. Seriously, I swoon. Sure, the lashes and liner are mostly wasted on me because I am uncoordinated and also not at all glamourous, but hopefully some fancy folks out there are enjoying them. The tarte eye cream is a great moisturizing option for all eyes and the blue brushes are so gorgeous in person. All in all, the value here was about $152 which is quite nice for a $25 box.
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Value – Was This Box Worth It?
The Cost: $25
Value Breakdown:
Here is what you are paying approximately per item:
- tarte Eye Cream $5.92
- Ace Beauté Palette $5.76
- Tresluce Brushes $4.44
- Camara Aunique Lashes $4.11
- APPEAL Liner $4.77
Alternatively, each of these 5 items had an average cost of $5 each.
Other Things You Should Know
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, your first box will be the November box!
What do you think of the October 2021 BoxyCharm Box? Which variants are you getting?
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