Boxycharm: Sept 2014

A few days ago, I got my boxy charm in the mail!! (It was an exciting day at the mailbox, because I got both my Boxycharm box and my ipsy bag on the same day!!)

Boxycharm is another subscription service. However, they provide mostly full-sized items. It is more expensive than my ipsy bag (a monthly subscription to Boxycharm is $21.00 a month, while ipsy is $10), but the value is more than doubled as well. Subscribe to Boxycharm here. (I am not affiliated with Boxycharm; I purchase this subscription myself.)

If you want to see my September ipsy bag unbagging go ahead and click here.

The Boxycharm box packaging is so adorable. Its a white box with a gold ribbon and the Boxycharm logo in the center.

Inside the boxy is a card with the theme. This month's theme was "Fashion Week Fabulous". On the back of this card (which I forgot to photograph) lists the products you receive, a description of the product, the price or each objects, and tips on how to use that product.

Also in the box were two coupon codes. One was for 20% off a tarte.com purchase (use code FALLBOXY) and the other was a 10% code for a personalized necklace from MyNameNecklace.com (use code BOXYCHARM).

After removing the cards, you can see the products displayed in the box. Just from first glance I was super excited!It may look like I only received 4 items, but the bubble-wrapped item is hiding a 5th. (It was an extra surprise!)

In this box I received Coastal Scents Go Pallette in "Beijing", Tarina Tarantino Eye Dream Hyperlight, NCLA Nail Lacquer in "Call My Agent", Hello by Harvey Prince Perfume (this is the item wrapped in bubble-wrap), and the hidden item is tarte's LipSurgence lip gloss in "exposed".

My Coastal Scents Go Pallette is slightly damaged (one shadow shattered). After taking this picture, I just repressed the shadow using rubbing alcohol, it doesn't look as pretty as the rest of the shadows, but it functions just fine. These shadows are very small, about dime-sized. But the size of this palette is very "on-the-go" as it is about the size of my palm. I LOVE the color selection I received The pinks and purples will really compliment my brown eyes. This palette normally retails for $12.95, however the coastal scents website has the product on sale for $8.95 currently.

The NCLA polish in "Call My Agent" is a very true fire-engine red color. I tested this polish the night I received it, and two days later (right now) it only has very subtle chipping on the tip (barely noticeable). This is with no base or top coat, and only one coat of the polish. (Keep in mind that I work at a school so I wash my hands frequently, which diminishes the wear of my polishes). Overall, I am very happy with the quality of this product and the color is spectacular for this fall/winter season. The value of this polish is $16.00

This polish is listed as 5 free and on the product description is states "100% free of DBP, toulene, and formaldehyde, but also of camphor and animal testing"

The tarte LipSurgence lip gloss I received was in the shade exposed. These lip glosses retail for $19.00 on the tarte website. The shade exposed is a really beautiful deep rosy nude. The formula feels very smooth and adds shine to my lips. It is a sticky formula, but that doesn't bother me. I like that sticky formulas normally have better longevity. I am loving this deep nude for the upcoming season!

I photographed the Harvey Prince "Hello" perfume beside the tarte lip gloss container just to give some idea as to size. This is a 10ml spray bottle of the perfume and is valued at $29.00. The notes listed are : Meyer Lemon, White Grapfruit, and Satsuma Mandarin. I did smell this and I enjoyed the scent. I'm just working through some perfume samples currently so I ahvn't been able to test the longevity of the scent.

The last item I received was the Tarina Tarantino Eye Dream Hyperlight which is $22.00. This is an undereye brightener with a pinkish tint. I'm really excited to try this item, but I'm waiting until I'm done with my current concealer first (I know if I use this and really like it, I wont want to reach for the concealer which I'm trying to hurry and use up)

Overall the value of my BoxyCharm box was $94.95 (counting the discounted price of the Go Palette).

I'm pretty happy with my BoxyCharm box and I'm looking forward to trying the rest of the products I received!!

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