BoxyCharm is a full-size beauty and makeup subscription box. They always provide a great value compared the cost of the box. (If you are a makeup addict – I HIGHLY recommend this box!)
This box was sent to us for review purposes. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes).
The Subscription Box: BoxyCharm
The Cost: $21 a month
The Products: 5-6 beauty items that will include nail care, skin care, makeup, haircare, fragrance and more. (At least 4 of those items will be full-sized).
Ships to: US and Canada
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Each box comes with a card detailing the items included. This month is a “Road Trippin”!
Now, on to the items!
Crown Brush Fuego Eyeshadow Palette – Retail Value $29.99
(Subscribers will either receive this or Tarte Ready, Set, Radiant Mist.)
I love this warm brown shades! The pigment is fantastic, and I love the mix of shimmers and mattes. (6 mattes, 4 shimmers.) These colors are super wearable for me, too.
(Swatched in lower photo.)
NOTE Cosmetics Blush in Desert Rose – Retail Value $11.99
(We don’t know if this is in all boxes, but currently, it is in spoilers for all boxes.)
This peachy pink color is SO pigmented. A little goes a long way, but don’t worry if you overdo it, it was pretty easy to blend out.
Underneath the blush is a mini brush:
Eh, I’m not a fan of the brush. I’ve seen quality mini brushes in compacts (Benefit comes to mind), but this one just felt really cheap. (But it does the job in a pinch!)
Chella Eyebrow Cream in Taupe – Retail Value $26
(We don’t know if this is in all boxes, but currently, it is in spoilers for all boxes.)
I lucked out – this is the perfect shade for my dark brown brows. And it’s immediately going into my daily makeup routine. I’m so impressed with the pigment, the brush makes it easy to apply, and it doesn’t budge once it is on!
Here it is swathed beneath the eyeshadow palette and the blush:
dr. brandt needles no more® NO MORE BAGGAGE
eye de-puffing gel – Retail Value $42
(Subscribers will either receive this or the Farmacy Bright On Massage-Activated Vitamin C Mask.)
Wow! I try SO many de-puffing, under-eye eye treatments, and this is one of the few that I could actually feel and see working! After I applied the gel, it immediately gave my skin a cooling feeling. Then, over the next few minutes, I could actually feel a subtle tightening of my skin. (The tightening goes away when you wash this off.)
It has an orange tint, which I think helps conceal the blue tones of undereye circles, but it didn’t make enough of a difference there for me to go without undereye concealer. And it gives your skin a smooth, powdery finish. (And just FYI, this isn’t an aloe-vera-type gel, it takes some effort to squeeze it out of the tube!)
Looking at the reviews on Sephora, it seems like people either love or hate this. I’m a fan, but I’m guessing it doesn’t work as well for all skin types.
Wander Beauty Unlashed Volume and Curl Mascara – Retail Value $24
(All subscribers will receive this item.)
I like the Wander Beauty brand, and this mascara formula is new to me, so I was thrilled when I saw that this item would be in all boxes. And the formula didn’t disappoint. I could easily build out length, volume, and curl. (I had to apply multiple layers to get the look I wanted, but the formula is on the dry side, so I could do this quickly.)
Verdict: The total retail value of this box is $133.98! As usual, I think that’s amazing for a $21 box – Boxycharm never disappoints! And I’m extra happy that all the colors work for me this month, too!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes! The Boxycharm waitlist is temporarily lifted!
Value Breakdown: At $21.00 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- Crown Palette: $4.70
- Note Blush: $1.88
- Chella Eyebrow Cream: $4.08
- Dr. Brandt: $6.58
- Wander Beauty Mascara: $3.76
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What do you think of the July 2018 Boxycharm Box? Which variants are you hoping for?