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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 U.S. for free, Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada for $5
BoxyCharm Premium December 2020 Review
Each box comes with a card detailing the items included. It looks like my assortment this month is box #1.
Now, on to the items!
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Viseart Eyeshadow Palette in 01 Neutral Matte - Retail Value $80.00
One look at this palette and I loved it. These are shades that are in my wheelhouse and I find easy to play with. The pricetag on this thing is bananas though, and I was surprised to verify it at Sephora. I am (admittedly) much more of a skincare geek than a makeup guru. Is this a big brand I just wasn't aware of? I love that it is made in the US and that the colors are so wearable (even that terracotta!). Mattes can either be a dream or a nightmare, and these are totally closer to the dream end of the spectrum. Pigment level is great and they apply wonderfully with both brush and fingertip. There is a ton of fallout with brush application, but mostly in the pan and not on my face, if that makes sense. I also think it is worth mentioning that while this palette looks super warm, there are a few here that are gorgeously cool, giving the whole color story a lot of balance.
Here are the all matte swatches...
...and here is a quick look! This is me in my comfort zone.
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ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Eye Revive Mask, 0.5 fl oz - Retail Value $82.00
I am not usually a huge ELEMIS fan but I loved this stuff. It has a super cooling gel texture that makes it unbelievably easy to pat onto the eye area of my skin without tugging or rubbing. I found that I liked using it at night the most, using it as a final step in my routine and sleeping in a thicker layer of it. In the morning my eye area just looks less dry and dull and that is probably because this ingredient list is awesome. Here were my fave callouts: hyaluronic acid (moisture!), lactic acid (smoothing/exfoliating!), and allantoin (soothing!). I also used a little of this around my ears (if you have seen any of my Rocksbox reviews you know I'm a dry mess there) and around my nostrils. All areas were smoother and less red the next day. This little pot has earned a spot next to my bed.
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TRUE+LUSCIOUS Lucky Glow Palette, 3.8 g - Retail Value $46.00
I tend to be a little 'meh' about highlighter+bronzer combo palettes, mostly because I never use bronzer. I was pleasantly surprised that these bronzers were actually pretty neutral and not super dark. Of course, the swatches below are straight from the pan and applied by finger, so they look a little strong, but if you use a bigger fluffy brush you will be golden (literally). This is actually very pretty around my temples and right below that spot where cheekbones would be on my face if I had any to show. I also liked the beautiful peachy-pink blush and all three highlighters. They are certainly on the subtle side of things, but that suits me just fine!
Top to bottom: Pots of Gold, Royal Flush, Triple Sevens, Good Fortune, Heaven Sent, and Serendipity.
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The Lyfestyle Co. 100% Natural Cuticle Oil - Retail Value $22.00
This was the one item that felt truly like filler this month. I just don't expect an all-natural cuticle oil in this box, I guess? I would have preferred skincare or makeup, but here we are. It is a pretty straightforward formula: almond oil, jojoba oil, lavender oil, and vitamin E. It also works well, smoothing rough cuticles and giving fingers a soft lavender scent.
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Crown All Eyes on You 5-Piece Luxe Brush Set - Listed Value $34.95
I found that these brushes performed better than I expected from the packaging. They actually grab up eyeshadow and slap it down really well! I also appreciate the plastic handles. I wash my brushes A LOT and I hate the idea of wetness and wood under the ferrules long term. This set of 5 brushes has pretty much everything you need for a complete eye look.
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Elizabeth Mott IT’S SO BIG Volumizing Mascara, 0.07 g - Retail Value $20.00
This last item has a name that I could have a lot of fun with, but I like my job and want to keep it. Regardless, someone had fun naming this one! As far as the performance of this mascara, it actually didn't make my lashes very "big". I didn't notice any real thickness but there was definitely tons of length. Wow, even that sounds inappropriate.
Verdict: My BoxyCharm Premium had a value of $284.95 which is great for a $35 box. That total does include the $34.95 listed brush set value that I couldn't independently verify. I thought this was a pretty great box! The only duds for me were the cuticle oil and the mascara. I prefer ignoring my nails and cuticles when I am not aggressively picking them. It's a bad habit, but I know myself well enough to know this will be passed onto someone who is more responsible. I wasn't sure I would like either of the palettes at first but the formulas and colors won me over. Do I need them? No. But I like 'em! The ELEMIS eye treatment was also a big win. All in all, I like this delivery and thought it was super fun and totally worth $35.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? You have to be an active Boxycharm subscriber to sign up for the BoxyCharm Premium waitlist. An email will let you know if you are receiving the next box!
Value Breakdown: At $35 for this box, here is the approximate cost per item:
- Viseart Palette $9.83
- ELEMIS Eye Mask $10.07
- True+Luscious Palette $5.65
- Cuticle Oil $2.70
- Crown Brush Set $4.29
- Elizabeth Mott Mascara $2.46
Alternatively, the average cost of each of the 6 items is $5.83.
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