BOXYLUXE ❄️ DECEMBER 2018

BOXYCHARM // BOXYLUXE

DECEMBER 2018

Many were excited for the December Boxyluxe and the few were gunning to see if December was better than September’s first launch. This December there are 10 items in total in the box with offers of some variation, but is it worth the $49.99 price tag? We’ll see!

1. Pretty Vulgar The powder room translucent setting powder.

Known for their unique vintage style packaging, this setting powder looks super classy on your vanity table and it also comes with its own powder puff in all pink. The setting powder is in a light skin tone shade and is not totally white translucent, so no white flashbacks will occur and the powder also works to set the foundation all over or to just bake the under eyes and forehead.

2. Suva Beauty Protege palette.

This palette is extremely easy to create looks on the eyes, its a palette that comprises of  the basic browbone shade, the blending shade and also the shiny pop of colour. It also comes with two gorgeous highlighter shades at the side. You can easily use poetic on the browbone, conscious on the creaseline and blended outwards, finish with structure on the middle lid. 

3. Spongelle body wash infused buffer.

A heavenly smelling soap infused buffer, this is a one of kind product that i have never seen nor use before. I was quite thrilled to try this out, it is apparently a sponge filled with body wash and is meant for multi usage. It just needs water to lather up and then use as a buffer on the body. It might work better for bathtub usage compared to a quick shower.

4. Violet voss Pro Holy grail palette.

If you want a palette thats gonna have all the 50 shades of brown PLUS some splash kf cranberries and soft pinks, this is the HG palette for you. Amazing soft buttery and pigmented formula glides on effortlessly and is guaranteed to blend easily with minimum effort. This palette has also got every shade you need to cover your entire eye space for those neutral brown smoky eye. 

5. LUXIE complete face rose gold brush set. 

I already own a few of these Luxie brushes with the pink and rose gold ferrule, the blush brush is my absolute Everyday favourite. Luxie is made of synthetic bristles and is a cruelty free vegan brand. Thus would be the perfect set for anyone wanting to start on makeup application and its also a great set for you to replace the cheaper versions you own with something of better quality. 

6. Grande mascara Lash boosting formula. 

I love the mascara packaging as the tube feels raw like real gold and the swirls gives off a unique design. The mascara is filled with a lash boosting formula which means there are tiny lash fibers enswirled with the mascara to create even longer and enhanced eyelashes. 

7. Tarte tarteist shimmering lip paint.

I usually love Tarte’s matte lip paints, so this time the shimmering glossy lip paints are something new. I dont normally like to wear gloss but i have tried to layer them on top of a matte lip but with my wild crazy hair it always tend to get stuck in my glossy lips. But this is a lovely nude shimmer that is easy to pull off. 

8. Elemis Pro collagen marine cream 30ml.

I have not heard of this product before but it is apparently quite a popular anti aging product. A quick search reveals that this anti wrinkle cream is quite effective and only time will tell if it does work on me or not. At the moment, being in the milennial age ive not found a good use for this yet. 

9. Crimes of beauty portable charger & 10. GLAM AF makeup pouch.

A super handy portable charger and make up pouch for long days at work or day trip. Not only the design is edgy but its also trendy and handy sized. 

Boxycharm ⭐️ November 2017

BOXYCHARM ⭐️

NOVEMBER 2017

#sweaterweather

Boxycharm monthly subscription box:

1. Usd$21/Month (shipping included)
2. Includes full sized items in each box.
3. Features well known brands + indie brands.

November box:

This month there are five items received in my box which are three full sized products, one travel sized set and one 3-pack mask kit. 

1. Starting with the most anticipated product first is the Cover FX illuminating setting spray. (Full sized 120ml, Rtp USD$31.)

This is an interesting setting spray as it is meant to illuminate and glow the entire face up while also setting your makeup to last the entire day. There is a metal ball inside that rattles when shaking means you do need to shake before every wear to mix the components together. The spray particles however is super fine and smooth and like a mist it slowly falls on the skin. It does leave some shiny residue on the clothes tho so it will leave you with a shimmering top by the time you're done with the last step. 

Throughout the day i do notice my blush and bronzer intact until the end of my work shift, and i do notice a bit of glow on my face then before due to the light reflecting the particles of shimmer. This product is also given the stamp of approval by Tati glamlife guru on youtube in one of her setting spray comparison vid. 👍🏾

2. Luxie Quad eye travel set. (Consists of 4 travel sized brushes) 

Each brush is labelled by the number with a T at the back assuming that it represents the tiny version of the actual brushes. 

For easier reference this is the brush labelled by name and numbers (as does the 2nd brush pic): 

Luxie 213T-Eye shading brush

Luxie 227T-Blending brush

Luxie 207T-Angled shading brush

Luxie 221T-Flat definer brush

Luxie brushes are great, i have received a few of their brushes before and I absolutely love their blush brush. Made out of synthetic hair hence no animals are harmed nor are they crazy expensive (looking at you kylie brushes). This is literally named the travel set hence its the perfect size to stash in a travelling makeup bag.

3. Laqa & co, Cloud lips airy matte lipstick in the shade Storm. (Full sized, Rtp USD$17.)

Claims to deliver full coverage colour for a pillow soft pout due to the avocado oil in the ingredients, putting it to test for 8hours of work wear plus eating my lunch, here's my thoughts:

-pigmentation lasted around 5hours.

-fades after eating.

-afterwards became slightly drying to the lips leaving a ring of colour around the lips. 

-touch up is definitely necessary. 

4. KNC beauty lip masks. (Rtp USD$24.99/5pcs)

This jelly like lip mask is a fun way of moisturising and plumping up your lips before you start your makeup routine and applying your lipsticks. It is an all natural collagen infused lip mask, also contains the well known hyaluronic acid & rose flower oil. 

First thoughts: 

-Slightly sticky and hard to stay in place on the lips. 

-The slit was rather small and the bottom lip keeps sliding away.

I had to lie down, press the top and bottom parts out of air bubbles in order to get it to adhere. Once attached, it doesnt move, within 5-10minutes there is a tingling cool feeling on the lips. Not as bad as a lip plumper's sting but you can still feel some action going on. I removed it after 20minutes and sensed that my lips were slightly redder than before because the tingling got the blood flowing in, in terms of size, there wasnt much difference. However, the moisturising rose flower oil really helped to make my lips a smooth base for a matte liquid lippy application. I saved the remains of the packet to use the oil for overnight use too. 

5. Winky Lux Kitten Palette. (Full sized, Rtp USD$25)

Here are the swatches of all the shades in the different finishes:

Matte shades

-Duchess

-Strut

-Cheshire

-Boots

Satin shades

-Purr

-Romeo

Glitter shades

-Cateye

-9 Lives

Duo-chrome shade

-Holographic

The matte shades are a bit more powdery than the rest however, they have good colour pay off as seen in the swatch it pops out even above the tattoo. They are also easily blendable when applied with brushes. 

The satin shades are the easiest to swatch as they are soft and buttery. The glitter swatches smoothly too and they are not too chunky, the pigmentation pops out the most too.

The back packaging states the other finish as holographic and so is the shade name, however, i find that it is more of a duo chrome that shifts from silver to pink shimmer. (Simply nailogical's Cristine will not agree its holo!)

But all in all, i think this month's box is super cute. I love the travel brushes from luxie. And the new palette to play with. The most awesome item would definitely be the cover fx setting spray! ✨✨