October Box Showdown

Hey All!

Today I have my October Box Showdown! I will be comparing my Birchbox, Ipsy, and Boxycharm boxes/bags. I want to say sorry in advance this is going to be a longer post.

 Each “box” has its’ own unique “it” factor. So here is a basic break down of each:

Birchbox: $10.00 a month with 5 samples of products. Each product you can provide a review for which gives you 10 Birchbox points that you can spend on their website for products. (100 points = $10). You can use your points on whatever on the website (They do expire a year from the date of when you get them). These samples are customized to you and how you fill out the personal profile quiz.

Ipsy: $10.00 a month with 5 samples sometimes full size products. Like Birchbox you can receive points for reviewing the products; which you can use the points in the Ipsy rewards section. By reviewing products it helps to make your Ipsy bag better customized to you and what you will use. To begin you fill out your beauty profile so they know what to send to you. These products come in a cute makeup bag that fits the theme of the month.

Boxycharm: $21.00 a month with 5 Full size products. Every box I have received from them has been over $100. Unfortunately you don’t get to pick what products you receive which can suck if you receive something that isn’t your skin tone but hey it can make a good gift to give someone!

So to start I will give an overview of what is in each “box” with either a review or a first impression and then at the very end I will pick the winner or one that I am most excited about for the month. 

IPSY: 

Crown brush: C224 Oval Concealer- This appears to be full size. On the Crown Brush website they have the retail value at $7.45 but they are selling it at $2.98. I am always down for a new brush so I can’t wait to try this!

Vasanti: Brighten Up Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator Exfoliating Cleanser- This is a sample size but the full size retails at $34. I already have a cleanser that I am pretty satisfied with but I am willing to try this one out.

Ayres: Hand Cream Pampas Sunrise- This is a 0.7 oz sample. The full size is 1.4 oz. and retails at $12.50.  I don’t like judging a product but its packaging but the label was on sideways so of course I had to try it first. I don’t mind the smell but I can’t say that I am in love with it. It left my hands feeling oily. They best way I can describe the sensation is like you have very sweaty hands.

The Balm: Meet Matt(e) Hughes Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick in Committed- This is a sample size 0.04 Fl. Oz. The full size retails at $17.00. Committed is a very pretty brownish mauve color that is very pigmented. It does have a minty smell which I’m not sure how I feel about but the color is that beautiful that I could probably look past it.

Aurora New York: Nail Lacquer in Inky Dinky (136)- The nail polish looks black in the bottle but it is actually a deep Purple which is perfect for Fall. This is a full size product that retails at $12.00 but they have it marked down to $8.99.

BIRCHBOX:

Manna Kadar Cosmetics: Priming Gloss Stain in Lcuky- I actually received this in my FABFITFUN box for the fall. The one that came in this box was only a sample size. Full size retails at $24.00. It is a very pretty color but the formulation can be a bit sticky at times but not to the point where food particles or hair gets stuck in it.

Avene: Thermal Spring Water- This is a 1.76 oz. sample size. The full size is 5.29 oz. and retails $12.50. This mist is to be used for dryness and irritation especially to soothe sunburn or stinging.

BioRepublic: Cucumber Breeze Soothing Mask- I received one mask which I would say is a “sample size” even though it is a full size mask. In the full size there are 3 masks which retail at $14.50. I’m not a huge fan of things that are cucumber scented so I’m not sure I am going to enjoy this mask.

Stila: Huge Extreme Lash Mascara- This sample I actually picked to be included in my box. I was pleasantly surprised buy it. The full size retails at $23.00. Despite me liking it I don’t think I will be buying the full size but the sample size is perfect for traveling.

Oribe: Texturizing Spray- I wish I could give a review but it wasn’t included in my box even though the card that came with it said it was in there and my online profile said it was in my October box too. This is the first time this has ever happened.

BOXYCHARM:

Palmetto Derma Rejuvenating Antioxidant Mask- This is a full size product that is supposed to purify skin and cleanse pores while protecting from free radicals. It costs $64.00! That is expensive for a mask but I am looking forward to trying it out!

Doucce: Punk Volumizer Mascara- This is a full size product that retails for $24.00. The brush is HUGE so I’m not sure if I am going to like it but I will give it a try.

Bellapierre: Cheek and Lip Stain in Coral- I am a fan of Bellapierre products and this full size product that retails for $19.99 is no exception. I prefer it as a lip stain but it would make a very beautiful cheek stain.

Lord & Berry: Line/Shade Eyeliner in Dark Black #221- From the swatch that I took it is very pigmented and blends very easy, so hopefully it will be perfect for a smokey eye. This is a full size product that costs $18.00. I am really excited to try this one out since I have been on the hunt for a good eyeliner.

Cult Cosmetics: Nail Polish in Boneyards #CC9- This full size product is a beautiful grey that is vegan-friendly and ethically made. It retails for $12.00 This is a perfect color for the fall.

Overall this month none of the “boxes” made me extremely excited that I needed to try everything inside immediately. The boxes each had products that I am looking forward to trying and each had one that I tthink I will be passing along.  

So based on the amount of products that I will realistically use in the box I have to say that Boxycharm is the winner for this month. (it has nothing to do with getting full size products) I can see myself using all five products unlike the other two boxes where there are a few things that didn’t work or that I wouldn’t use.

I hope you all enjoyed and I will have another box showdown in November!

Until Next time :)

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