Boxy Charm - Totally - August 2019 Unboxing

*purchased by me*

Another month,another Boxy Charm. 

This month, I won't hide I am a bit disappointed with Boxy. Wanna know why? Well, last month boxy sent our emails with a poll.Basically you had to answer which product you would like to receve more in next boxy. So here is the issue. I wanted skin care. There was a Peach and Lilly Serum that I really crave. It went u against Tarte Mascara. I choose the serum but got mascara. So I am not sure if they didn't get enough serums or what? Kinda iffy ...so they did same poll with luxe box that is coming next month...So lets see if the product I picked in the poll with arrive at my door step. I like the idea of the poll but if boxy is not listening so what is the point of it?

Ugh. I m done LOL here is a peek inside my August Box that the theme is TOTALLY!

* Becca Cosmetics Hydra Mist Refreshing Powder - this particular product everyone got it. Its a powder that sets and refreshes makeup for silky smooth finish. Formulated with 50% water and glycerin, this powder creates mist like sensation on the skin. This not a review yet. I tried it coz I wanted to see if how it feels ... and its wet! I like the cooling effect and it reminds me of a Revlon powder, I believe it was ColorStay Aqua powder. I was using it a lot back in 2014. I love the water effect it had. This Becca powder I feel it will work amazing for people with dry skin as it really gives a boost of hydration. Retail price $39

*Wander Beauty Glow Ahead Illuminating Oil - ummm no. I love Wander Beauty and most of their products work so good with me. But I don't think any OILY person would like to add more illuminating products into their routine.

 But I can;t judge something I never tried right? I mean it could be a hidden gem! I will give it a go but I don't think it will work for me. I will keep you all posted on this :)Retail $42

*Tarte Big Ego Mascara - ultra black, vegan mascara. I don't really like Tarte mascaras tbh. I never had a luck with them. But its hmmm I dunno I don't want to like it coz I wanted a serum in its place.

 
But anyways the packaging is super hot pink and I just checked if it's not dried out.Someone on BC Facebook said they got dried out mascara. Again I will keep you guys posted on how I like it. Retail $23

*** Update on the mascara - its dry and does nothing to my lashes. Really disappointing product.  

* Ace Beauty - Glimmer Eyeshadow Duo - not gonna lie they are cute and remind me of CP. but dang gilr they are expensive! Duo retails at $25.The colors I got are so much more wearable then the hot pink and silver.

 
 So I got Iced Latte - that is pretty gold and Cotton Candy- that it metallic peachy orange. I am definitely happy with these two :) The other variation was PUR Barbie peel off mask that I wanted a bit more :)

* Steve Laurant - Lip Liner in the shade Vouge - Didn't open and not planning to. I can add it as a gift to some one. I have tones of lip liners and I don't use them much.Plus this shade is more on a brown side and the over all "color theme" of this box is pink. Retail $15

Total of this month box came up to $144. 

Overall I feel like this month was more of a miss for me .But next month is a Boxy LUXE month and I cant wait to see what will I get. Again they did run a poll to see what products I would like to see in my box. Hoping I get what ever I picked.

Valentine's Inspired ~ all about pink, red and rose gold

Valentine's is right around the corner. yeah like 3 days away and yes sorry for posting this so late. 

Valentine's is all about pink and red, hearts and cupids. :)  We celebrate Valentines at home since we have Sophia. We do exchange small gifts. My hubby will get us a flower and something extra :) Sophia is always getting chocolates and toy from me :) And now our doggie will get a cute bone with a bow :) Guys I love my dog :)
 I also pulled out few decorations and set them on my vanity, Few hearts hanging on my bed frame. Too bad I can't stay home :( But since I will be working I have to glam up right? 

I checked my stash and found few gems that can be used to make a VDAY prefect :) Definitely I will be using some of it to make myself look Valentine's ready  :) 

Naked 3 by Urban Decay, I really don't have to introduce this palette don't I? This is perfection when it comes to rosy shades. And I think this is a prefect choice for a VDAY eye look, don' you think?

My second and third options are palette by Too Faced ~ White Chocolate Chip and Bon Bons Palette.   White Chocolate Chip is a new palette that launched last year. I know it got many mixed reviews but I over all like it. Cute packaging and pretty shades. The only minus is the size. 

Chocolate Bon Bons well this palette scream VDAY! pink, cute, girly and heart shaped eye shadows are just so pretty! I be honest I haven't use this one in a while ... I think I need to pull her out and show her some love :)

Pretty pink blushes come up next. My choices are Too faced Funfetti blush which is just stunning :) Too Faced makes the best packaging and the best products :) I don't think there is a products I don't like. Although I have not try it all yet. Funfetti blush was available in a Funfetti Set that was sold on HSN last year. If you got it yay, if not well I hope they bring it back coz it is a must have for makeup collectors :)
 Stila Cosmetics Pretty In Pink Blush. Hello gorgeous! I love this blush even though I never touched it. The design is simply beautiful :) It was a limited edition from few years ago :) I bought mine off Nordstrom Rack for only $10. And than we have Essence Cosmetics Brit Tea Blush. Another my favorite :) My mom send it to me from Poland coz we don't get LE essence products. The rose design make it a VDAY worthy.
Becca Cosmetics Rose Quartz perfect for a VDAY glow :) Rose gold and well stunning! Add beautiful soft pink glow to the cheeks :)

Another a great option is NARS Unfiltered II blush palette :) Ah pretty pinky and mauvey shades :) Nars blushes are amazing!

My favorite part, LIPS! So many great pink and red lipsticks around! Here few of my choices :)
Lipsticks : YSL 55 (red) , YSL 19 (pink) and Clarins Rouge
Liquid Lipstick new by Allegory Story released for VDAY, lilac- pink called Cupido :)
Lip glosses : Apple's Eve (red) and Lady Una (hot pink) both by Allegory Story.

As for nails I have nail polishes and nail stickers.
Nail polishes new from Dip Into Pretty :) Love the formula and the colors. Dry fast and opaque in two coats. There will be a full post dedicated to them soon.
* Roses are Red (red)
* Dip Into Pink (pink)
Rose Gold gorgeous Formula X nail polish is Alchemy III came out during holidays :)
Nail stickers by Incoco :) Cute VDAY designs :) Cant really tell which is my favorite ! I really like them all :) They are from Sweet On You Valentine's Collection :)
* Love You Lots
* Full of Love
* Madly In Love
* Thinking Of You

How will you celebrate Valentine's and what are your go to makeup products?

xoxo Monica

Sephora VIB Sale ~ My Wishlist

So on 11t Sephora VIB sale starts . I am trying to save up some $$$ and get what ever is on my long as hell wish list. And trust me my list looong! This is just a small amount of what I want LOL. 

Anyways Sephora does these kind of sales twice a year. One time in Spring and now. 

Both VIB ROuge and VIB gets 20% off! woohoo but with our NYC tax (8.879%) I get only 11% :( want to cry so bad... But oh well better that than nothing I guess. 

So here is my small wish list :)

1. Tarte Curl Boss Lash Essentials ~ I want this because I collect them . I have one from a year ago and one from two years ago. Plus it is cute !

2. Too Faced Let it Glow ~ one word . BRUSH. the only reason I want this set.

3. Becca Cosmetics Blushed with Light palette ~ I heard so much of Becca Blushes  so this is the best way to finally try them. 

4. Huda Beauty Eyeshadow palette Rose Gold edition ~ yes , just look at this baby ! I need it my life. I might add one or two lipsticks but need to decide on colors . 

5. Benefit Cheekathon Blush and Bronzer palette ~ I want this since it first came out. Just fiy all the products are full sized! talk about a great deal!

6. Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush Color Wheel ~ same with this palette want it since it first came out. I almost bought it twice . All blushes are new and they look fantastic!

7. Estee Edit Gritty and Glow palettes ~ I saw swatches on Trendmood and then Gigi (beatfacefridayy) and Fashionablyfayy  were talking about tis set so yeah I swatched it a sephora and yes I have to get it. 

8. Hourglass Ambient Light Surreal Light ~ ahhh that marble packaging :) come to mama! really want to try famous Hourglass products :) I kinda miss them in my collection :)

So yeah that is more less a list. I kinda want also NARS and Marc Jacobs ... andwell many more hahaha God the life of a beauty addict. 

Whats on your list?