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Yay! Another subscription unboxing!

I am a huge fan of monthly subscription services, therefore I plan to post a detailed review of each subscription that I receive throughout the month so you can see the products that I received and hopefully these posts will help you in choosing which subscription is right for you! This time around, I will be reviewing my April 2017 Boxycharm box!

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About BOXYCHARM:

Boxycharm is a beauty subscription service that sends you 5-6 beauty items each month that include nail care, skin care, makeup, hair care, fragrance and more!!! The best part is that at least 4 of those items will be full-sized!!! FULL SIZED!!! The cost is $21 per month, however when you figure in the fact that you will be receiving at least four full sized items, it is a complete steal and well worth the money you pay for it. I must say that even though I have only been subscribed to this service for two months, it has quickly become my favorite subscription. The products they send out are nothing short of amazing.

Every product I received this month was FULL SIZE, bringing this month's box to a value of $137!!!

Product 1: OFRA Cosmetics Highlighter in the shade 'Rodeo Drive'

This was the product that I was most excited about receiving. I have a highlighter by OFRA already and I am super obsessed with it so I knew that I was going to love this product as well. UNFORTUNATELY, mine came damaged. It was cracked around the outside and the pan wasn't glued in all the way, so that was a bummer. It was still somewhat usable despite the powder being everywhere. However, the Boxycharm support team was quick to respond to my email regarding the damaged item and they will be sending a replacement. Yay! Anyway back to the product, this highlighter is so creamy and so light for a powder highlighter. It almost glides on like cream and it is SO PIGMENTED. Let me tell you one thing, you do not need a lot of this product. A little goes a loooooong way and therefore it will most likely last you a while. It is a very pretty light/gold/shimmer shade that suits every skin tone. This was in fact a FULL SIZED product, so that is amazing.

You can purchase this full size item for $35 here --->

https://www.ofracosmetics.com/products/rodeo-drive-highlighter

From the OFRA website: DETAILS10 gram Soak up the summer sun day or night with OFRA's Rodeo Drive Highlighter!This radiant new product captures the luxury and glamour of the famous street in sunny California.Ofra herself worked at a top salon on Rodeo Drive at the start of her career after moving to the United States from South Africa.A versatile and universally flattering sun-kissed shade, it can be seamlessly integrated into any makeup look. Add to the high points of your face and any specific area the light may hit such as your brow bone, Cupid's bow, inner eye corners, chin and even across your lips. As if this highlighter couldn't get any more beautiful, the impressive design mimics beaming sun rays and reveals a light golden hue. The highlighter's extraordinary luminosity is the result of OFRA's liquid to baked technology, using the highest grade pearls that provide an unparalleled pigment payoff and rich sheen.

Product 2: Farmacy Brightening Hydrating Coconut Gel Mask

This next product I was also really excited about. Warmer weather is upon us and my skin just can't take the heat! Every year around this time my skin gets SO.DRY! Does anyone else have this problem? I normally have combination skin but as the weather changes, so does my skin. I have only tried this product once and I could immediately feel a difference in my skin. It felt so soft, hydrated and moisturized. I didn't think it was possible, but my face genuinely looked healthier after leaving on one mask for just 30 minutes. I went bare faced the rest of the day! I actually liked the smell of this mask too, which is oddly important to me when picking out masks. This Brightening Coconut Gel Mask is perfect for dull, sun-speckled or hyperpigmentated skin as well. It contains FARMACY's potent, patented complex Echinacea GreenEnvy (an antioxidant powerhouse), while purple broccoli extract works to reduce melanin production and in turn, prevent the development of dark spots while fading existing signs of discolouration. Another plus, it was a FULL SIZED product! You get three masks, which retail for $24 on the Farmacy website.

However, you can purchase these masks individually at Sephora. Get them here --->

THREE MASKS ($24):

https://www.farmacybeauty.com/product/brightening-coconut-gel-mask/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwldzHBRCfg_aImKrf7N4BEiQABJTPKDhMYC8jUWlmh718Cl_gpahqepweIWLgw9_7tAeGhV0aAoY88P8HAQ

SINGLE MASKS ($9):

http://www.sephora.com/hydrating-coconut-gel-mask-brightening-purple-broccoli-P399979?skuId=1840719&om_mmc=ppc-GG_378477159_27752557839_aud-290121270867:pla-56128534817_1840719_95787538359_9023658_c&country_switch=us&lang=en&gclid=Cj0KEQjwldzHBRCfg_aImKrf7N4BEiQABJTPKGSRyavEs8nfGygKZ5Ap2nnyn8mRIcBeC8UnDrg3BKwaApEz8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

From the Farmacy website:

REAP THE BENEFITS

Helps even skin tone and improve overall clarity by normalizing melanin production. The most finely spun sheet mask available, this coconut gel mask retains active ingredients at maximum levels more effectively, delivering a targeted and first-of-its-kind skincare experience. First, the coconut gel provides intensive hydration and restores the skin’s balance. Next the bio-cellulose sheet releases its complex of components to provide the skin’s surface layers with a penetrating surge of active ingredients. After 20-25 minutes of treatment, the skin appears brighter, and its moisture level is dramatically improved.

Product 3: Measurable Difference Diamond Collection 16 Shade Pro Concealer Palette

If you love palettes, Boxycharm is definitely the beauty subscription for you! They send out palettes regularly in their box which i love! The palette that they sent out this month was a gorgeous concealer palette that included shades that will work for every skin tone. The formulas are fairly creamy and well pigmented. I think the darker shades are easier to use than the lighter shades, where the lighter shades seemed a bit harder to blend for me. However I think a drop of oil/elixer or some Fix + on the brush would make a world of difference for these concealers. Overall I thought this was a very nice palette and I will definitely get some use out of it. And guess what, another FULL SIZE item!!! Score!

You can pick up this palette for $20 here --->

https://www.measurabledifference.com/measurable-difference-16-color-pro-concealer-palette

From the Measurable Difference website:

What it is: A 16-shade concealer palette that caters to a wide variety of skin tones. What it does: Not all of us are trained makeup professionals...but that doesn't mean we can't have a killer makeup stash that includes an all-inclusive concealer palette. Featuring 16 versatile shades, this makeup set works for any and all skin tones. Dark, medium, olive, or fair — we've got you covered. The creamy, blendable formula melts perfectly into the skin, making any blemish or skin flaw disappear into thin air. You'll literally become a makeup wizard in no time.

Product 4: PUR The Complexion Authority Lip Lure Hydrating Lip Lacquer in the shade 'Fiery'

Okay.... while I think this is a great product for people who wear red lipstick, I NEVER WEAR RED LIPSTICK. I feel like I mention this in every "beauty profile quiz" I take and subscription services just do not get it. They love to send out red lipsticks. So I guess I will just add this to the pile of red lipsticks I may, but probably never will wear some day. Either way, I was super impressed with this packaging. The lip lacquer itself was very heavy and it felt very luxurious and expensive. It is one of those lipsticks where you twist the bottom and the product comes up through the sponge which is pretty cool seeing as that I don't see those very often anymore. This shade was VERY and I mean VERY pigmented. It is a bright but deep red color, with a glossy finish. It is also a bit sticky for my taste, as are most lip gloss/lacquer type products. Also just a WARNING: this product does not come of easily!!! Like I said its very sticky and thick, so do not try it on with a full face of makeup like I did and then try to take it off because it is going to smear everywhere and stain your face. But overall, this is a great product for people who like this type of product. (not me). This was also yet another FULL SIZE product! Man, Boxycharm for the win this month!

This product is:

Paraben Free

BPA Free

Not tested on Animals/Cruelty Free

Vegan

Gluten Free

You can pick up this full size product for $22 right here --->

http://www.purcosmetics.com/lip-lure

From the PUR website:

Bold Liquid Lips

Let your lips speak for you with beautifully bold color and brilliant shine! PÜR’s richly pigmented lip lacquers saturate your lips in true colour and pout-perfecting hydration. Using a unique, flocked showerhead applicator, this creamy, full-coverage liquid formula creates a showstopping look in just one stroke! Encapsulated mineral water from the Swiss Alps gives the skin deep, nourishing, lasting hydration.

Product 5: PUR 3-Piece Contour Blending Sponges (Blend Squad)

I really really really really really wanted to like these. But what can I say, I have been blessed by the Beauty Blender. I honestly do not think anything will ever match up to the Original Beauty Blender and the Real Techniques Miracle Complexion sponge for me. These are SO much more dense and I feel like they soak up so much product. I prefer a sponge that is super bouncy so that I do not feel as though I am literally bashing something into my face. These just felt hard to me. If you aren’t familiar with beauty sponges, you wet them, and squeeze out any excess water before using them to apply foundation. I applied my foundation and concealer with them this morning and while they got the job done eventually, it took twice the amount of time and twice the amount of product. I used them with a full coverage foundation whereas with the Beauty Blender and Real Techniques sponges I would have gotten a nice, airbrushed and full coverage look, but with these my foundation turned out patchy and it looked like a light coverage foundation. I just was not feeling these guys, but I have heard many good reviews about them as well so I guess it is just your sponge preference. However, I am loving the bright colors and the flat sides made it very easy to get up under the eyes. I think I am going to use these for baking. I feel they will be better used for applying translucent powder than for applying liquid foundation. Once again, another FULL SIZE product! Bless you, Boxycharm!

This product is:

cruelty free

paraben free

You can get this cute little trio for $36 here --->

http://www.purcosmetics.com/blend-squad

From the PUR website:

When applying liquid or cream foundations, dampen the beauty sponge and squeeze out the excess water. Add a drop of foundation to the beauty sponge and bounce into the skin for a flawless finish!

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