Boxy Charm Unboxing - June, July, August 2020 - what I got in my boxes

 *purchased by me*

Three months worth of Boxy Charm in one post. 

Lately I been having issues with Boxy deliveries. I get my boxes super late its not even funny... Since June they been showing up by the end of the month.. But my August Base box came on September 5th... Again Covid is to blame... but on the other hand my IPSy get here before the 10th of every month ... so Covid my a**... Anyways I am waiting for my September boxes now (uhmmm my IPSY is here already ..) and that post will be up later ... unless I don't get them on time it will be up few moths later in the same form as this one. 

Even tho I complain on my boxes getting here late, the products I get are amazing. Boxy is really stepping their game and they keep getting awesome brands and feature their products in the box. I mean wait and see! I will give you over all whats inside in the particular box, and my thought on the items I tried. Btw I will have an awesome announcement in my IPSY box round up :) 

JUNE BOXES - THEME OASIS 

LUXE BOX

The lux box was a hit in JUNE. I was really happy with it as well as I was happy with the picture I took LOL. I know I am so full of myself LOL but who cares! this is one of my better pictures :) my box included following:

* Tarte Tartiest Pro Amazonian Palette - finally the Remix palette got her sister :) This is pretty warmed tone, matte palette. Perfect for everyday and perfect in par with the Remix palette we got back last year. Retail value $49

* Kylie Skin Face Wash - tbh I couldn't care less for this one. I don't support that brand and I gave my away. Retail $24

* Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil - this stuff is pricey and it's waiting (still sealed) for its turn. I have a lot of skin care opened at this point so it have to wait.Reviews are good on this so cant wait! Retail value $82

* Purlisse BB Cream - I already own it and I really like it. Especially during hot and humid New York summer. Was really happy when I saw this in my box. Retail value $35

* Lily Lashes Mascara - that one was one of my choice items. I have not open it yet but I know that Lily Lashes makes an amazing lashes so hoping the mascara will be just as fabulous. Retail value $24

* Billion Dollar Brows Brush set - not gonna lie they do look good., but I have not used them yet. Well if I don't they will make a prefect Christmas gift :) Retail value $55

*Bodyography lip pencils - Ugh lip pencils and eye liners ... I hate them in my boxes coz I don't use them ... the colors are so pretty tho ugh I wish there were lipsticks instead! Come on Bodyography please make lipsticks in these shades! Retail value 28

* Hallmart Collectibles Satin pillow case and eye mask set - I LOVE this! This one my other choice and gosh I am so happy with this cute set! Retail value $50

Total value of the box: $347

PREMIUM BOX 

This premium box was such a hit, just because everyone got TF Contour palette as well as Glow Recipe Avocado Melting mask. 

* Skin & Co Shower Gel - oh me and my hubby love the fresh scent of this shower gel. We went through one bottle already and I repurchased the second one. It has a notes of fresh lemongrass and guys anything with lemon has my name on it. Retail $22

* Glow Recipe Avocado Melt Retinol Sleeping mask - I am so happy to see yet another one of Glow Recipe products. I have a small sample size back when I purchased a Holiday kit and I really like it :) Retail $49

* Too Faced Cocoa Contour Palette - Again so happy to see another amazing TF products. I pulled my out and I used less then 5 times coz ..hi New York hot and humid summer that melts my makeup..Fall is coming and this baby is moving up to my everyday drawer :) Retail $44

* Kat von D lipstick - the choices were not that good this time around. I went with KVD lippe coz I do like the formula of them . Retail  $20

* Kat Von D Liquid Liner - ink well long wear matte eye liner .. I sold this one to friends friend. Like I said I don't wear eye liners... Retail value $20

* Billion Dollar Brow Sculpting dual ended brush - guys I almost threw that one away...well I did so I had to run outside and dig in the garbage can ... It got wrapped with the trash and I only realized I was missing it coz I look at the pamphlet. Geez. Retail value $35

Total retail value: $190

JULY BOXES - THEME SUNSHINE 

BASE BOX 

Not happy at all with this box ... 

* PUR Cosmetics Festival 2 palette - I like this one . this one of the two products I was actually happy to get. Colors are so much fun but I have not played with it yet. Retail $36

* Clean Skin Club Vitamin C Brightening Booster - this is the second one I was happy to get and it was my choice item for the month. Retail value $50

*Ciate London Everyday Vacay Coconut Setting Spray - I would like it more if it was not so matte. I ca't really use dewy sprays coz my skin is already oily ... such a shame ... Retail value $22

* Lavish Beauty "Color switch" -  this is the next products are so pointless... why would they include two accessories ? I understand if you want to throw in one but two ? Come on! I already have 3 color switches ... I have no need  for this one . sadly this one will have to find a new home along with the next products. Retails $15  

*Chella Slanted tweezers - I used to work with Tweezrman and I have enough of tweezers .. Do you get why I am so frustrated ? silly color switch and tweezers .. they just throw it just to add up the value . These tweezers retail for $20 

Total value : $143

PREMIUM BOX 

This one was a bit better then the base but still two products were not for me...

* Byroe Bitter Green Essence toner - I was hoping to get this one. I didn't open it yet but I heard its good! In September box there is Tomato Serum and I can't wait ti get my hands on it. Retail value $95

* Morphe x Manny MUA palette - as much as I don't like Manny the palette is rather cute. I love the highlighters and I still have to play with the rest of the palette. Retail $20

*Kennia Ontiveros Beauty Blush Palette - this one was my choice and wow I LOVE it! what a stunning palette! Guys I been on the blush kick lately. There was also a bronzer palette available. I will insert picture and guys let m know what you think? Should I get it? Retail $42

* Folly Fire lipstick trio - these are so beautiful! wow ... again I am so happy to have them in my box. Colors are so up my alley and I can't wait to wear them more . Retail value $40

* Laura Geller Beauty line and define dual dimension eyeliner - pass for me ... LOL yup you see another eyeliner ... oh well I will give it to someone as a Christmas gift :) Retail $24

*Boxy Charm Neon Jelly makeup bag - like seriously? IPSY gives bags for free and BOXY adds it in a value... ugh... I mean I kept my and i made a use out if it . Retail $20 (I don;t think so)...

Total Value : $241

AUGUST BOXES - THEME GLAMPING

BASE BOX 

I was happy with the box. especially coz it had concealer and that Violet Voss palette I been wantig since I saw the sneak peek.

* Too Faced Born this Way Concealer - this one was my choice for the month. Finally I can tried the concealer that everyone seems to love it. Retail $29

* Violet Voss Essentials 2 Palette - I was hoping for this palette. Colors are stunning and up my alley. We got similar palette last year but it was colorful. Retail $36

* Clarins Velvet lip Perfector - the bestselling Natural Lip Perfectors went bold with the new matte finish. Its a weightless mousse that delivers highly pigmented velvety finish. Retail $26

* Minetan Body Skin Hydra Glow Serum - first time seeing this brand. But its is a triple action  HA formula delivering time resealed multi depth hydration for fully hydrated skin that glows. Retail  $45

* Rockins Cosmetics Big Fat Liner - yay another liner, oh gee! another product that will be passed along to someone in need of a liner. Retail $25

Retail Value :  $161

PREMIUM BOX

So happy! Two Too Faced products in one month! Nice Boxy!

* Sunday Riley A + High Dose Retinol Serum - We start Premium with a bang! This is the first time Boxy has Sunday Riley products. I got few in IPSY already. Again it just sits for now I need to go and see what I have open now.. Retail $85

* Ciate London New England Editor Palette - Inspired by New England's Fall features super soft and bendable shades. Mix of matte and shimmers.But tbh packaging is tacky. It reminds me of MUR if you know what I mean.  Overall I like the color story. Retails $32

* Too Faced Born this Way Translucent Setting Powder - yay another TF product! and now I have the whole set of Born this Way products. Retail $33

* MAC Lipstick - woohoo! I am always happy with MAC lipsticks :) I got my in the shade Fast Play . Retails $19

*Laura Geller Eyelash primer - I opened this one but its meh... it smudges .. Retail $24

* Afterspa - Slip on Exfoliator - ehhh another meh product that I don't think I need.. dunno let me open it and try it. Retail $18

Retail Value $211

Boxy Charm Premium May 2020 - Unboxing

*purchased by me*

May's theme for all Boxy boxes is Mother Nature. 

And we have a mini product in all full sized ( or what ever BC claims) box. 

I pay for Boxy Charm Premium $35 + tax every month. Overall value guaranteed is over $175 and 6-7 FULL SIZED PRODUCTS! yes full size you read that right. So my question is why on Earth BC put a mini product inside is beyond me... and I don't think that's the first time they did it... oh well ... Carry on... whats done its done.... At least they re-shipped my adds on that were lost in mail. So I gotta give them that. 

Anyways lets take a closer look at products included in my Premium for May. 

I must say it arrived so fast! Last month I got both my boxes super late and this? It;s not even 10th and Premium is here already and Base Box should be here on 11th. 

• Kevyn Aucoin The Expert Mascara - I had this mascara in the past and I remember really liking it. Kevyn Aucoin is fabulous brand and seriously some of their makeup products are amazing! I got few via Octoly and then purchased most on Sample Sales. This mascara have a weightless formula that's build-able and leaves lashes at their fullest. It is formulated with Japanese Camelia oil to fortify lashes and make them more elastic and resilient. I will check if I have an old tube of this mascara still with me, coz I don't want to open this yet.Also I think we might see more KA products in the future! I think that would be amazing! Retail $29

• Too Faced Cosmetics Chocolate Soleil Gold Bronzer - that was my choice item... but there was a mistake on BC website and well card as well. They listed this as a matte bronzer and I was hoping to get the matte one. I don't think this gold is my shade.... I realized too late that I got an email from BC saying that I could change my choice.. by the time I read it, it was over. Oh well, lets see if I can make this work. I would have to go in light handed. Retail $30

• Milk Makeup Glow Oil Lip + Cheek - this is the mini I was talking in the beginning. No idea why we got mini... once again ... when it should be a full sized products only... I dunno what are they trying ... but anyways this is a sheer, shimmering lip and cheek tint for  lit from within glow on the go. I like Milk Makeup so I guess I will give it a shot :) Retail $15

• Battington Beauty Powder and Contour Brush Set -  ok girls this retails for $90! two brushes for $90... I don't want to shame the company but come on... you are not Sonia G or Wayne Goss for which I would not mind to spend that much coz I know the quality would be amazing. I read so many comments on their overpriced lashes and the quality is not that good. So why charge so much for two brushes? maybe $30-$40 but not $90... i do think the brushes look good but not $90 good. 

• Tarte Sugar Rush Best But Lip Butter - this is so tiny and so unnecessary... I really don't need another lip balm. I love my Bite Beauty, Fresh and Laneige. I will keep this  for someones birthday or something. Or maybe my daughter will like it :) Retail $12

• Pureheals Centella 90 Ampule Serum -  ok so I am excited for this :) But it will take some time to open it as at this point I have so many serums out and opened. This is K- Beauty adn its a soothing serum containing 90% of centella asiatica extract. It supposed to relieves irritations of sensitive skin and strengthens the skin barrier. Retail $28

What do you guys think? The overall value of this box was $204, but I will say its $154 coz the brushes are not worth that $90... My variation was 44.

Oh and by the way I found my old tube of the KA Mascara :) Pic below :)

Festival Vibes with Boxy Charm - Unboxing April base box

* purchased by me*

Another month another Boxy. 

I'm not gonna lie, I am a bit pissed at Boxy for not getting my choice item. 

Around the middle of the month Boxy let you choose a product that you want to see in your box. Last month choice was Elemis Foam Cleanser, Elemis Hydrating juice (purchased my in adds on) and 1 of 10 Zoeva palettes. If you know me the choice was obvious and I choose Zoeva, and I purchased 3 in adds on as well. 

I was excited for this month box and couldn't wait to see which palette I got! Imagine my surprise when the box came and palette was not there but instead I got Elemis Cleanser.... After countless emails with Boxy the conclusion is that it was my fault coz I didn't choose anything, or so my choice was not recorded ... yeah me and 1000 of other people... There were threads all over Facebook groups and under Boxy's pictures that people DID NOT GOT THEIR CHOICE ITEM. but hey its our fault and not Boxy's. Can you believe this horses***!!! If there is more then 100 people telling you that they didn't get their choice, never got the confirmation email  its their fault? Even tho they have a SCREENSHOT of the item they chose you still don;'t acknowledge it. Admit that they might have been a glitch in your system and choices were not recorded but don't tell 100+ people that its their fault even tho they have proof! Guys I was never this pissed at Boxy and their crappy Customer Service that only copy and paste responses.... One girl even got blocked by them!!!! You don't run business like that... 

Overall the box I got this month was good, it would have been perfect if the palette was there, but hey its my fault that I was on Boxy site on Monday, March 16th to chose Zoeva palette and purchased adds on and my choice not being recorded, yeah my fault... Yeah I was never there and adds on were magically purchased but who know who? Never have I been in such a F***up situation and they can't acknowledge that they messes up... 

Anyways here is what was inside of my $25 April Base Box:

• Benefit Cosmetics The Porefesional Face primer - I own this primer already and it is one of my faves. Got to have a back up. I also went ahead and purchased the Hydrating version to try and see how it compares to this one. Retail $32

• Elemis Superfood Cica Calm Cleansing Foam - not my choice item ... I love Elemis skin care I really do but I am not a fan of foam cleanser but what to do... I might pass this along or I might try it who knows... Retail $32

• Iconic London Illuminating Drops- the OG products and I am happy to have it even tho I am not a fan of liquid highlighter., but these drops look so good and people seems to love them . Retail $41

• Lavish - 5pcs Brush set - This neon set gives me festival vibes! I like the colors but the brushes hmmmm not sure how I feel. I just don't think that $29 retail price is right... Seriously you can get MODA or Real Technique brushes for cheaper. But lets give it a shot :) 

• The Original Makeup Eraser - I always wanted makeup eraser. I almost did purchased one during 21 days of beauty at Ulta. Can't wait to try it :) Retail $22

Total value of my box is $157 and its variation 18

What did you like from this box? 

Two palettes in one Box?!? - Boxy Charm LUXE unboxing *March 2020*

*purchased by me*

March is the LUXE month, which means bigger box, bigger value. 

Boxy Luxe comes every three months, so next one will be in June :)

Anywho lets jump in and let me show you what I got in my box :)

As you can tell by the tittle there were two eyeshadow palettes in this month box. How exciting! I am a freaking eyeshadow hoarder LOL. 

The first palette was the choice item. Each month Boxy let you choose an item that you would like in your box. The choices were between mini hair tool, Murad cream, Tarte Eye Shadow palette and something else ... Don't remember what was the other option. 

I choose the Tarte "Tarteist Pro Remix Amazonian Clay" Palette - 20 beautiful and vibrant shades. The packaging is so freaking cool! Paint splatter all over that have this cover that shifts. Colors inside are absolutely stunning as you can see. I mean it might not be every ones cup of tea but I adore it. I heard so many positive reviews so I need it to have it :) Thanks BOXY :) 

Retail value $49

Second palette I got and everyone else who are subscribed to LUXE got the Hello Charmer palette by Boxy Charm - beautiful palette that contains 12 matte and shimmer shades that are inspired by all things Boxy Charm.

 Already by looking at I can see many great looks I can do. I am super excited and can't wait to get back to you with a full review of this baby. Stay tuned!

Retail $39

Lets move on to the other good products in the box:

Nars Powermatte Lip Pigment - this is the first time we are seeing NARS products and I hope not the last. I got my in the shade Wild Night, which is nice dark, vampy dark purple / eggplant color. Oh hello I sucks at describing colors LOL. but seriously this is the second NARS lipstick from this line that I own and I really like it. You guys now that I like to buy makeup that was included in boxy but not in my box on various Facebook group and I picked up two more shades of this lippie. Cant wait for them to get here so I can work on swatches and full on review :) 

Retail $25

PMD Beauty Smart Facial Cleaning Device - silicon device that cleans your face with 7,000 vibrations per minute. It has 4 speeds. I dunno I love my Michael Todd cleaning devices. I never got the hype over silicon devices tbh. I will try it and see how it work and if it is worth the $99 that claim to be the retail....

Bombshell Baker Glitzy Gold Steel Straws Set - that was another choice. It was either this or Appeal lip/eyeliner... I went with straws. I can find better use of of them then the lip/eye liner. Also is throwing in stuff like straws, cups and earrings in the boxes ... like huh? Why? If I want these kind of stuff I would subscribed to Fab Fit Fun box.. BOXY stick to skin care/ hair care and makeup ok?

Retail $21

Becca Skin Love Glow Glaze Stick - ughhhh another cream highlighter that I don't use and don't need. Love Becca but pass. 

Retail $28

Deborah Lippman Nail polish set - oh hi this is the first time I am getting nail polish in my box. I really like formula of DL nail polishes. I already own few.  Now her full size polishes are 15ml. this set contains two that are 8ml each ... deluxe size.... which is kinda odd as BOXY is a FULL SIZE BOX? since when do they send sample sizes? I mean two sample size can' t make full size. the value of this set is $19. and DL polishes usually go for $18-$20.. not sure what BOXY is trying to do ... Plus I feel these should have been send in the previous box for February ... 

Another deluxe sample that was thrown in the box was Sol De Janerio - oh how disappointing! two tiny creams that a half full. they put retail value for $15 .. that makes $7.50 each... Full size cream is $40 , travel size that is bigger then these minis is $20 ... so I don;t get it ... When did BOXY become IPSY? Anyone? Why paying $50 for a box where you get two deluxe size products. BOXY is all about Full Size ... 

SO here it is my whole LUXE box that I paid $50 for it. Now was it worth it? Yes and No. We have seen better LUXE boxes in the past. Way better .... This is my 4th LUXE and I am not happy with it. I know BOXy wants to add different products like straws, earrings, candles, slippers, socks and god know what else. .. Yes I did get a survey asking if I want to see those items ... I said NO to all except candles :) Candles are fine but rest pointless....   Just fyi Base Box this month was amazing! And next month Base box will have ZOEVA palettes! Im so excited for it . 

Boxy Charm Taken Over By Fenty - March Premium Box Unboxing

*purchased by me*

The wait if over! When Boxy announced that Premium box will be only Fenty the crowd went wild. I was happy as well, I mean for $38 you will get a box full of Fenty, like heck yeah! 

There was alot of speculation on what will be included in the box. Girls in all Facebook Boxy groups were guessing or just saying what they want to see in it. 

Me for instance I want to see maybe a bronzer, highlighters or even the new mascara. That would be cool right? 

But as the time went on, Yosef and Boxy were doing sneak peeks... 

First product that was shown to be included was Killawatt highlighter in the shade Trophy Wife. You know the gold one ... For me was kinda meh ... I mean I wanted it badly when it came out, but she have so many more beautiful shades to choose. But overall I am ok with it. I did want it but will I ever use it? Is it eye safe? Coz I bet it could make a good eye shadow. Well I will need to look more into that. 

The second sneak peek was Maroccan Spice eye-shadow palette. Beautiful palette, I am actually really happy coz I wanted to grab it from Sephora before they announced that it will be included in this box. Thanks for saving me $$$ Boxy :) I really can't wait to try it. 

Third sneak peek was a famous glossy bomb in the universal shade Diamond Milk. I wanted to see glossy bombs in the box. i think they are amazing! I bought over the Holidays the tiny set from Sephora and I adore them! 

Fourth sneak peek is the Match Shimmer Stick (available in 5 shades we on random will get only one) - I got in my box Unicorn - lavender with cool undertones and pearly sheen. TBH this is something I wont use. I am not a fan of cream products at all.. but i do like colourpop stick blushes ... hmm should I give it a try then? I feel maybe if they included more wearable colors I would have a different opinion? But then again I do wear purple/lavender highlight once in a while. Ugh I am confusing myself here LOL. Let me try it and see how it goes :)

Fifth sneak peek - Mattemoiselle Plush Matte Lipsticks - oh Boxy ... out of all beautiful colors Fently have you went with more grungy shades... all dark and brownish shades ... I got in my box shade Shawty that is described as warm chestnut... I will still wear it coz I am not afraid of bold colors on my lips . But looking at the pics and swatches i really want Griselda and Candy Venom :)

The last item that was sneaked peeked to us was Blotting paper .... As an oily skin gal I need blotting papers everywhere. In my purse and most especially in the office where I spent most of my time. I have not tried Fenty blotting papers only coz that packaging seems to weird to me... it looks like an aluminium foil tube :) imagine pulling this in public! LOL but why judge product before I try ? Maybe it is good and the packaging could be upgraded to "normal" :)

So that would be it for this months Premium box. What do you think? Was it worth it?  There was so many comments on facebook groups saying that Boxy put the items that don't sell, items who no one wants to buy... what do you think? Match stick in my opinion were pointless I dont really use cream products and tbh i never hear anyone talking about them. Lipsticks the shade selection might not be everyone's cup of tea. Trophy wife - not everyone will pull of gold highlighter.. there should be a variation or choice. Maroccan palette launch few years ago and its been on Sephora sale section for quite sometime... So you tell me? I think this box could have gone in different direction... but never the less im happy. whatever i wont use i can always gifted :) 

Yosef said that there might be another take over box. I does get me excited to see with who they will partner up next? more makeup or maybe skin care this time?