Ofra recently released a Mystery Glam Bag, and y’all know I love a good mystery box. This box promised five or more items with a value of at least $107.
FYI - this box is no longer available for purchase.
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About This Box
The Box: OFRA Mystery Glam Bag
The Cost: $25 + $3.50 shipping
The Products: 5 or more mini and full-sized makeup and skincare products. ($107 value)
OFRA Mystery Glam Bag June 2018 Review
Ofra Pressed Blush in Format, Full-Size! Retail Value $15
This pressed blush/bronzer arrived with the pan detached from the container, but Ofra customer service responded very quickly and have already sent out a replacement. This blush is described as a “warm bronze satin” and it is definitely too dark for my fair complexion, and it is a bit too dark to use as a bronzer as well. A little pigment goes a long way, and the quality of the powder itself seems pretty good.
Mini Highlighter in Rodeo Drive, 0.14 oz – Retail Value $16
I linked to the mini highlighter that comes in its own compact, however, this highlighter is meant to be stored in a Z-palette. That's a little inconvenient for me, however, I will say that Rodeo Drive is a gorgeous sun-kissed golden hue that can be built up to really amp up the wow factor. The pigment is great, and this also makes a really pretty eyeshadow.
Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Wonderland, Full-Size! Retail Value $20
The cost of this one lipstick is more than the cost of this box plus shipping (if you used the coupon they had running), and this is a lipstick that is worth the full price. It is SO fun! Wonderland is a gorgeous pink-purple duochome with blue undertones and a metallic finish, and I have basically been wearing this since I got it. It has pretty good staying power and is comfortable to wear, though it does have a slightly tacky finish.
Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Atlantis, Full-Size! Retail Value $20
I am not positive the lipstick I linked to from the Ofra shop is the same Atlantis I received. My Atlantis is a lovely metallic peach-rose gold-nude lipstick that hints at gold depending on how the light hits it, and they describe the Atlantis on the website as a “neutral metallic brown.” All of that aside, this is another winner! I love the way this is a nude lipstick with enough of a color shift to add some fun. Like Wonderland, this had decent staying power (it didn't last through my fajitas at dinner, but that's a tall order to fill), and it was comfortable with a slightly tacky feeling when it dries.
Eyeliner in Grapeful, Full-Size! - Estimated Value $9
This eyeliner pencil is one of the items that got discontinued, but the pencil eyeliners were selling for $9 prior. I was excited to get a purple eyeliner, but this product gets two thumbs down. The pigment was awful and hard to apply, and it felt like a hard waxy crayon. You can’t even tell it is purple! It is probably for the best this was discontinued- this pencil needs a better formula.
Derma Mineral Powder Foundation in Sandy Beach, Full-Size! - Estimated Value $35
I have so many feelings about this. First, this is a completely random mystery box so there was absolutely no assurances or guarantees I would get a foundation that matched my skin. On principle, I didn't want to like this, but it actually matched my skin really well? It blends easily and it looks natural while providing light coverage—this pairs really well with my tinted moisturizer. I know I am lucky to have gotten a foundation that a) actually matches my skin and b) actually works well, but I know this would be a big miss for most people. This is another item that was discontinued, but it sold for $35 prior.
Bonus! Ofra Lanyard
As far as bonus items this isn’t awful, but it isn’t something I will be using. If I had gotten this a few years ago I would have happily kept my college id and keys on this.
Here are the swatches! From top to bottom we have the foundation, blush, highlighter, Atlantis, Wonderland, and the eyeliner. As you can see, the foundation blends into my skin incredibly well—this swatch was when I realized I may have randomly lucked out into getting a perfectly matched foundation.
Here is the look I did using this mystery bag! I applied my tinted moisturizer and then puffed the powder foundation into my skin. I applied the blush/bronzer into the outer crease of my eyelid because I knew it would be too dark for my cheeks. I went in with rodeo drive on the rest of my eyelids and also on my cupids bow, nose, and cheeks. I tried to line my eyes with the eyeliner, but it barely showed up after several swipes. Finally, I applied Atlantis!
Here is the look out in the sun where I feel extra ~glowy~. The necklace and headband are from my Your Bijoux Mystery Box.
When I got home from eating fajitas, I decided to try out Wonderland. It was love at first use!
The Verdict: This mystery box was a winner. Some of the products I received were newly discontinued, and my blush arrived broken. However, this box cost $28.50 ($25 + $3.50 shipping), and I calculated an estimated value of $115. The value is even better if you were able to nab the box for $15 plus shipping. The eyeliner is the only true miss for me, and that is the lowest-valued item in the box. I believe this mystery box was a way for Ofra to clear out old inventory since they just redesigned their product packaging, but that doesn’t bother me—if a product is good, it’s good regardless of what the packaging looks like.
To Wrap Up:
Can you get this box if you sign up today? No, this is no longer available.
Value Breakdown: This box costs $28.50 and I calculated a total value of $115. That means you are paying approximately the following per item:
- Blush: $3.75
- Highlighter: $3.75
- Atlantis: $5
- Wonderland: $5
- Foundation: $8.75
- Eyeliner: $2.25
I know this mystery box had a lot of variations, so if you got one, let me know what you received below!
What do you think of the Ofra Mystery Box?
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