BoxyCharm is a $27.99 monthly beauty and makeup subscription box. They always provide a great value compared to the cost of the box and include 5-6 beauty items that include nail care, skincare, makeup, haircare, fragrance, and more. (At least 4 of those items will be full-sized). If you are a makeup addict – we recommend this box!
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First Impressions
Boxycharm always arrives with a cute card detailing all of the products inside and listed retail values.
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Now, on to the items!
Saturday Skin Yuzu Eye Cream, 15 mL – Retail Value $32
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I think this brand is just so cute! And the ingredient list here is pretty awesome, especially for an eye cream. Before we dive into that though, let's talk texture and scent. Well, there really isn't a scent. So texture: its whipped and medium bodies and spreads and absorbs easily. It just takes a wee bit to get coverage and there is an immediate tightening effect and cooling feel. This is likely from the caffeine inside which gives eyes that nice awake look we all want. In addition, there is panthenol, niacinamide, vitamin E, a TON of peptides, and more. It is beautifully moisturizing and all in all a great eye cream.
OVP Beauty Loose Setting Powder, 30 g - Retail Value $23
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This, I was less excited about. It is a pretty basic translucent setting powder from an unfamiliar brand. It works fine for what it is, though I don't use setting powder regularly. I did think the rose gold cap was a pretty touch!
Clara's New York RT Serum, 1 fl oz – Retail Value $28
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I don't know how I feel about this serum, to be honest. The ingredient list is simple, though decent for sure, with Allantoin, vitamin E, and retinol as the big players. And it absorbs just fine, leaving behind nothing really. I found the thicker clear gel texture to feel weird for a retinol because I always seem to have cream formulas on hand. I tried this out for about a week and didn't notice any real difference (retinol takes a long time to really WOW in my experience) but it does feel nice on so if you are on the hunt for an affordable retinol, this might be a good one to try.
Alleyoop Multi-Tasker Brush – Retail Value $28
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Alleyoop is a brand that I have been curious about and I almost wish I had received a skincare product from them more than this brush. That being said, this thing is pretty cool! It is a 4 in 1 design with an angled powder brush, blending sponge, angled brush, and an eyeshadow brush. This would be great for the travel makeup minimalist or even someone looking to take up less brush space in their makeup bag on a daily basis. All of the brushes are vegan and feel really great.
Bali Balm Pineapple Lip Scrub Lip Balm, 15 mL - Retail Value $23
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Lastly, I received a very tropical pineapple lip scrub. It is making me yearn for summer even more! It is a mix of sugar, coconut oil, vegetable oil, and flavors and it works quite nicely! A little scoop and some massage gives me smoother lips and the balm is left behind to provide moisture and a wonderfully genuine pineapple flavor!
Verdict
Even though this month's BoxyCharm had a value of $134, I kind of thought it was more than a little underwhelming. I did like the eye cream and the multi-use brush, but the retinol serum and the loose powder really failed to wow. The balm was also pretty nice and will absolutely be used, but this box felt like it was missing a real excitement factor. Maybe next month!
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Value – Was This Box Worth It?
The Cost: $27.99
Value Breakdown:
Here is what you are paying approximately per item:
- Eye cream $6.68
- Powder $4.80
- Serum $5.85
- Brush $5.85
- Balm $4.80
Alternatively, each of these 5 items had an average cost of $5.60 each.
Other Things You Should Know
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, your first box will be a variation of this month's box if you sign up before the end of the month.
What do you think of the February 2022 BoxyCharm Box? Which variants are you getting?
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