First let's talk about GlossyBox really quick. I cancelled last month, remember.....well I tried to. I didn't see the fine print where it said I needed to do so before the 15th of the month so of course I was billed and got a box from them this month. They were the only box I did not change my new address on so I actually had to go to the post office and pay $6 to retrieve it. I already had paid for the box so I wasn't about to lose that money.
So this is what they sent me for December.
Not a bad box at all......but not a good enough box to make me want to change my mind on why I cancelled. First, my blush was broken. Shattered. I emailed customer service and they no longer have any inventory so are sending me another item to make up for it. I am excited to use the lavender oil as lavender is my favorite scent. I have heard nothing but wonderful things about 12 Benefits hair products. I have liked everything I have tried from Juice Beauty and of course OPI is OPI and it's a great pink shade.
But now let me show you BoxyCharm........
Again, this box is $21 a month and I am already looking at a $39.95 product in the Coastal Scents Revealed palette!
This palette is comparable to Urban Decay's Naked palette with the nude and metallic hues throughout. There are 20 shades all together in a sleek case perfect for traveling. The colors are beautiful. I can't wait to start creating looks with this bad boy.
Next up is Mistura Retractable Kabuki brush, full size, valued at $19.99.
I can never have too many brushes I have found out in the past few months. I am excited to try this one. You can pull it out fully or keep it compressed a little for greater concentration. Another perfect travel item. I have one by Real Techniques so I am interested to see how this compares. This brand is cruelty free so they have already won me over with that.
Next is Eva-Nyc Hold Me Tight Hairspray.
I am beginning to sense a theme here, lol. A travel sized hairspray. It really provides a strong hold too which will help a lot in the summer with the humidity. It has a light scent, too, not crazy chemical like.
Next up is Be a Bombshell Lipstick in Lush, full size, valued at $14.
It is a dark burgundy red color, that goes on light and creamy like a stain. It doesn't have the best staying power as it was gone by the time I got to work just from drinking my coffee on the car ride there. I don't have a picture of the actual lipstick itself as when I opened it to do the swatch the whole thing fell out so I need to contact customer service.
And last up is Lina Lashes in Luxury Mink, full size, valued at $30.00
All the fake eyelashes I have tried didn't go over well with me. But I will try again. I love long, flirty lashes and these look pretty natural which is nice. Another brand that is cruelty free!
All in all this box that I paid $21 for is worth well over $100. And last months box was worth over $120 so they are very consistent. I love the variety and have loved every box I have received so far. I am so glad that I cancelled GlossyBox.
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Have a great day!! xo
Both great boxes! I just started my Glossybox and have never tried BoxyCharm but I have loved both of my GlossyBoxes so far. Personally between those two boxes I prefer Glossybox and here is why. 1. I already have both of the Coastal Scents palettes so that would be a repeat for me (a great deal in a box though!) and the only other item I would actually use is the makup brush which is FAB! My blush in Glossybox was also broken but not totally shattered so I just let it be. Otherwise I would not use the false lashes in BoxyCharm. I think however both are a great value and I am loving Glossybox (got my December box yesterday so that makes 2 boxes from them for me so far). I will try Boxycharm in the future at some point. Great review though I just prefer Glossybox over those two in comparison but only due to personal preference and having the eyeshadow.
ReplyDeleteI was very pleased with GB in the beginning!! My July box was incredible! But then it really became a matter of me getting things I won't use. Since Birchbox covers most of my hair and skincare needs I decided to try Boxycharm for a few months :) I can use the things I won't use in giveaways or sell them in my beauty groups :)
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