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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