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About BoxyCharm
The Subscription Box: BoxyCharm Premium
The Cost: $35 a month. Save with longer subscriptions.
The Products: 6-7 beauty items that include nail care, skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance and more.
Ships to: The contiguous US for free, Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada for $5
BoxyCharm Premium November 2019 Review
Each box comes with a card detailing the items included.
Now, on to the items!
Natasha Denona Bloom Blush & Glow Palette - Retail Value $55.00
Natasha Denona has some serious hype attached to her brand, so I was eagerly awaiting this palette after the spoilers. At first glance, I was really unsure about the colors, even after swatching them, especially that beautiful but super bold blush! I decided to see if there were any tutorials online and found one by Natasha herself! After a quick watch, I felt a lot more prepared to try this one out. The top two shades are both cream-based, and come complete with a handly clear door that opens and closes to keep them hydrated and free of fallout from the other powders. I very gingerly dipped a blush brush into the deep berry shade and buffed it onto my cheeks. I had to give this a second try because WOW a little goes a long way, especially if you generally buy the palest shade of foundation available. Once I got the correct amount down, it was genuinely beautiful and reminded me a little of Benefit Benetint but like, times 1000 and with some shimmer. It is a deep berry-red and totally different than my normal pale pinks and peaches. There is a learning curve, but I think I like it a lot! The other cream is a peachy golden shade that reminded me of the NARS Multiple Stick in cult-favorite 'Orgasm'. The powders are both intense and highly pigmented, and if you dislike shimmer, these probably aren't for you. They can be used as highlighters and eyeshadows and give such a lovely glow. One takeaway from the video is that everything in this palette is multi-use, which is brilliant. For example, you can use that bold blush on your eyes and lips too!
Top to bottom: Glow Cream Base, Cream Blush, Glow Extreme, Duo Glow
QMS Medicosmetics Intensive Eye Cream, 17 ml - Listed Value $150.00 (this product is normally sold in a 15 ml size for $145.00)
This brand is unfamiliar to be, but wow, that pricetag. I love an eye cream, especially in the morning to combat my dull under eyes, but this stuff is so rich and heavy that I will reserve it for evenings. It honestly feels like an under-eye sleep mask! The main ingredients listed are jojoba, avocado oil, silk acacia, and hyaluronic acid, all of which come together to form a total moisture bomb for my skin. After sleeping in it once, the skin around my eyes looked positively plump in the morning, and my dullness was greatly reduced. I will likely keep this on reserve throughout the winter months when my face really suffers from the cold winds, and that delicate skin is crying for moisture.
Kopari Coconut Rose Toner, 5.1 fl oz - Retail Value $25.00
I am always amused at what my favorite item ends up being in each box because it can be so random. The award this round goes to this toner. I absolutely love this stuff. I am a toner addict in general, so I knew the odds were in my favor, but I didn't expect to add this to my regular rotation (AKA I will literally buy it again and again) until I spritzed it onto my face the first time. If you read any of my reviews, you know I don't usually love food smells, and fruity ones are a hard pass 90% of the time. I should hate this coconut product but wow, combine it with rose and it is a different thing altogether. I LOVE this scent. Ok, ok, I know this isn't perfume, so let's get into more skin-related details. This spray is over-the-top hydrating. It is perfect for using between your cleanser and serums as that extra moisture helps serums and creams absorb more effectively. As a bonus, you will also need to use less of those pricy products over time, which is a win-win. Because it has coconut oil inside, it also adds even more moisture to your skin, meaning it is a dream for morning use before makeup and also as a little hydration boost throughout the day. And for $25? Done.
Dragun Beauty Dragunfire Skin Perfecting Potion, 4 ml - Retail Value $25.00
I thought this was a lipstick at first glance, but then realized it was an orange concealing potion I had read about previously. Seriously though, how intimidating is this color? I had to look up a few videos to figure out what I was actually doing, and learned that it was to be used on dark spots, acne, and other discolored areas of my face. I don't have a ton of that going on (thankfully!) but I decided to try it on under my eyes because they can certainly be on the dull side. After I applied it, I blended it out with a brush and honestly, it looked like I was covered in flaming hot Cheeto dust. I then applied my normal (and, admittedly, lighter coverage) foundation and concealer on top. Did this product brighten my undereye? Maybe? I don't know! I feel like I had to apply SO much makeup over it just to cover up the orange that my undereye area did look more even. Was this from the extra makeup or the potion though? I did find a helpful video of someone else with super fair skin making it work beautifully, but I still feel like I was just adding to the ruddiness I normally try to conceal. Regardless, even if this product was not for me, I applaud Boxy for including such a niche product from an indie brand that a lot of people are probably curious about. I have never seen it in another box I have reviewed, which is pretty impressive.
BoxyCharm 5 Piece Brush Set - Listed Value $65.00
I already reviewed these in my regular BoxyCharm review, and I love them! As far as subscription box branded brushes go, these are waaaay beyond any I have ever tried and I am thrilled they feel so high-quality, especially when that can be questionable with some box collabs. They remind me very much of the oval foundation brushes that have been so popular as of late, but they feel much more versatile somehow. This set has it all, from facial brushes to eye and highlighter heads. They pick up powders and creams beautifully, and the domed heads provide the most beautiful blending. I do wish the handles had been heavier, but this is a very small complaint.
BECCA Glow Gloss, 5 g - Retail Value $22.00
I really like this brand, though I prefer their lipsticks with those satisfying magnets that make them click loudly when you put the lid on! This champagne gloss is lovely on its own and also gorgeous as a topper to your favorite lipsticks and stains. It has a minty scent which confused me at first. Did BECCA formerly have a slightly different version of this that smelled like super sweet and marvelous? Am I crazy? Either way, though I preferred the possibly imagined sweet version, this is an awesome gloss with wonderful shimmer and sheen!
Verdict: My BoxyCharm box has an overall value of $342 which is an incredible value for a $35 box. I think the first BoxyCharm Premium box was pretty solid indeed! The value was more than there and the selection of brands felt elevated and higher-end. I think I really prefer fewer high-value items to loads of products I feel more indifferent about, and this amount felt great to me. I loved the palette, Kopari spray, eye cream, brushes, and BECCA gloss. The Dragun Beauty potion was a miss for me, but I still appreciate it being included because it is so different and I bet other subscribers with warmer skin tones might just love it. I am so looking forward to next month!
To Wrap Up:
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Value Breakdown: At $35.00 for this box, here is approximately what you are paying per product:
- Natasha Denona Palette $5.63
- QMS Eye Cream $15.35
- Kopari Coconut Rose $2.56
- Dragun Beauty Potion $2.56
- BoxyCharm Brushes $6.65
- BECCA Gloss $2.25
Alternatively, the average cost of each of the 6 items is $5.83.
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