Sweet Sparkle is a monthly beauty subscription box. Each box includes five full-sized, curated products to create an entire makeup look.
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The Subscription Box: Sweet Sparkle
The Cost: $24.50 monthly + free shipping worldwide. Discounts are available for longer commitments.
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CODE: MSA17
The Products: “Time to rock our newest look...and we literally mean “Rock”! This month we pay homage to rocker glam with Pretty in Punk. With a smudgy and smoky eye and dark red lips this look will be sure to bring out the rockstar in you. Take a bow and make sure to get ready for your encore with this fabulous new look that will take you to the edge and beyond.”
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Each box comes with a card detailing the brands and items included. This month’s theme is Pretty in Punk.
Now, onto the items!
LA Splash Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick Macaroon - Retail Value $14
Well, this isn’t really a dark red like the box theme description talked about. It’s more of a dark berry which is more wearable for me. When I press my lips together, there is a bit of tackiness that never really goes away but using a primer underneath helps a bit. The formula and applicator make application easy and precise. I don’t like how it accentuates the lines on my lips but I can see this potentially being a better product for people with less dry skin issues. It does not move or transfer once I put it on and I need a waterproof makeup remover to scrub it off.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer Sheer - Retail Value $2
The line is hit or miss with certain products, but this is one of the ones I like. I love to use eyeshadow primer on its own to brighten my eyelids and this sheer color does just that. It also gives a smooth finish to apply shadow to and extends that time my shadow looks good. The formula is also super easy to blend onto your lid and feels silky. For $2, I’m impressed.
Hikari Mechanical Eyeliner Raven - Retail Value $13
This mechanical liner has a nice, sharp point on it perfect for drawing crisp lines. It also is smudgeable if you like a softer look. The formula is like a traditional pencil and it takes a couple of strokes to get an opaque line. The color is matte black and great as a basic liner.
Bronx Colors Vintage Glamour Pocket Set - Retail Value $11.99
This set is so cute! I like its small size and that it has blush and eyeshadows. The blush is a dusty rose color that is super wearable. The eyeshadows are a satin pale pink and a shimmery black and are buttery-smooth. I like the versatility of this and have used it for both neutral and smoky looks.
J.Cat Beauty Love Live Lash Mascara Lengthening - Retail Value $5.99
While not my favorite mascara, this does an ok job at achieving the effect I want for my lashes. The price point isn’t bad either. The hourglass-shaped brush helps to reach all of those tiny lashes to get a nice full effect. The actual mascara is smooth in texture and dark black in color. It’s not the most lengthening of mascaras but I like that my lashes feel soft and feathery and it is easy to wipe off with a swipe of eye makeup remover.
All of the items swatched from top to bottom: primer, eyeliner, lip color, and palette: blush, eyeshadows.
Here is a look with all of the items from this month’s box. While I didn’t create quite as dramatic of a look as the included card showed, I’m happy with this as a smoky look for me. I’m happy with the gradient I was able to achieve with the eyeshadows and that the liner allowed me the draw a fine line above my lashes.
Verdict: Sweet Sparkle’s “Pretty in Punk” box has a value of $46.98 plus free shipping. That is significantly lower than last month, which is disappointing. All of the items, as always, are full-sized and coordinated to create an entire look. I’ll use everything except for the lip color and I’ll get the most use out of the palette and the primer. I hope next month ups the value and sticks to the theme a bit more.
To Wrap Up:
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Value Breakdown: At $24.50 for this box, here’s what you are paying approximately per item:
- LA Splash Velvet Matte Liquid Lipstick: $7.30
- e.l.f. Cosmetics Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer: $1.04
- Hikari Mechanical Eyeliner: $6.78
- Bronx Colors Vintage Glamour Pocket Set: $6.25
- J.Cat Beauty Love Live Lash Mascara: $3.12
What do you think of the this month’s Sweet Sparkle box?
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