BoxyCharm May 2016

BoxyCharm May 2016

As most months once again BoxyCharm did not disappoint me.  Actually, they sort of impressed me as they do most months.  But as I said in my YouTube video, there is nothing you can be 100% satisfied with 100% of the time.. and if by chance you can, it is very seldom.

BoxyCharm like Ipsy makes each of us look forward to next months glambags.  They both have this way of building our excitement, which is fun but as they say curiosity can also drive a woman bonkers. *laughs* Here is my YouTube Video I made for this months makeup subscriptions I subscribe to. 

In our BoxyCharm May 2016 we got a beautiful Makeup Geek powder blush.  I have not used a lot of Makeup Geeks products, but this blush was very pigmented and such a beautiful color. I am pretty impressed with it.  But a little GOES a long way!!

We received a Purr double duo eyeliner which is fantastic.  On one end it is a roll up kohl liner that can be used for a smokey eye effect and/or to wear on your water line.  The other end is a felt tip liner that can be used for a very fine line. It would be perfect to use for a very defined wing.

We also received a beautiful nude colored lip-liner by Starlooks.  Now I was introduced to Starlooks by BoxyCharm in the very first box I got from them.  Needless to say, I love Starlooks, their products has a wonderful staying power.  I have not used the lip-liner yet, but I know for a fact that the eyeliner last all day when you apply it.

There was an eye brow gel in the box that I absolutely love.  It is by Tonya Crooks and it is a clear gel which works for everyone. The only thing I can say besides I love this product and it keeps my eyebrows tamed and in place is it is taking me a little time to get use to the bigger brush end. Most of the eyebrow gels I have used has a smaller wand.  I am not complaining because I am very impressed with how the gel works.

We got a beautiful mint green color nail polish by Ella Mila.  The container is cute as a button with an elephant on it.  And this has nothing to do with the product itself, but the elephant's trunk is going upwards which is always a good sign.  The nail polish went on good.  It is very pigmented and I suppose it could take one coat for a beautiful effect.  It also removed very easily which I always appreciate in a nail polish.  The color is great for spring/summer!!

Last but not least we were sent a beautiful scented perfume sample by Catherine Malandrino. This will be perfect to wear during the summer months.  It has a flora/sweet/patchouli scent (I can smell a tiny bit of musk-but that could just be me). Needless to say, it is a beautiful scent.

That is our May 2016 BoxyCharm Box... pretty impressive don't you agree?  The first box I ever got with them literally blew me away.. I got an eye-shadow palette, set of eye shadow brushes and other products. The eye-shadow brush set alone cost more than the $21 monthly subscription  So if you would like to join me in a monthly makeup surprise... join me on BoxyCharm.

BoxyCharm April 2016

Wow.. Impressive BoxyCharm I Heart you!!

If Truth be told, I love the first of the month when I get my makeup subscription boxes. There is something that feels like Christmas every time I get them. It is a makeup junkie getting her fix and oh, how I love to get new makeup!!

Ofra  Long Lasting Lipstick-Pasadena

The April 2016 BoxyCharm box is actually really cool.  It came with five products, one I am familiar with and that is Ofra Lipstick.  The color that came in the box is Pasadena and it is a beautiful darker nude color on the pinkish side.  The tube that came in the box is a sample size.  The full tubes which I have two are Laguna Beach and Angeles. The formula is very creamy, and goes onto your lips so soft.  It does not make your lips feel heavy and hard, but soft and light.  It has a regular sponge applicator and once it dries it is long wearing.  It is not as long wearing as some of my other brands, but with the way the formula feels on your lips it is worth a try. On a scale 1-10 I will give it a '10'

Andersonlilley-Manhatten Beach Butter Handcream

I used this product last night, and I am really impressed with it.  It is a rich thick lotion that is used for dry hands, dry skin patches, elbows and feet.  The product is free of parabens, pegs, artificial colors, petrolatum and mineral oil, no animal testing and contains natural botanical ingredients.  It has a slight fragrance to me that smells like something fresh.  The smell is not over whelming at all. I really like this product so on a scale 1-10, I give it a '10'.

Pur-Lisse Daily Lip Nourisher

To be honest, I am up in the air with this product. I used it last because like most of you know I have a very hard time with dried lips.  So getting this item, was really exciting to me. It contains Mango and Shea butters which are fantastic for your skin. This product is also free of parabens, mineral oil phmalates, synthetic color, and fragrance and there is no animal testing.  So I just read the package again which explains one of my concerns.  I am use to my lip balms being thicker in texture and this formula is very thin. But the package says, put onto your lips and allow it to dry than apply lipstick.  So that tells me it is more of a treatment oppose to a lip balm.  It does NOT taste bad either.. perhaps the mango and shea butter?  One a scale 1-10 I am going to give the a solid '8'.

Blinc Black Lash Primer

I will be testing this product later today and will update the post once I do.

Your Minerals SWEDEN

I have not tested this product yet.  Here is one thing I know.. earlier this year I read in a couple different magazines that 'gold' for your eyes is going to be a big fashion trend for 2016.  It seems like once I read that,  a lot of the makeup subscriptions I get are sending either gold mineral dust, gold eye-lining pencils, gold powder pigments, LOTS of gold eye items.  Once I try this I will update.

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Is it possible to be in love with makeup?

                 Is it possible to be in love with makeup?

Okay, so here is the deal, I just got my March 2016 BoxyCharm box and OMG, was it fantastic!! I mean seriously, come on.. when I say fantastic, I mean it in every sense of the word.   I have not tested all of the products yet, two I am madly in love with, and one I am still testing, and will do a follow up shortly. Okay.. so here is the March 2016 BoxyCharm box!!! 

So here is the March 2016 Boxycharm Box... right off of the top, BoxyCharm.. you get a double 10 points for this box!!

                Chella Tantalizing Taupe Eyebrow Pencil

I can tell you THIS is an item that I hope I never have to be without. It is the best ten hold bard eyebrow pencil I have ever used. The color is perfect, it is long wearing, it is very slim so it makes lining your brows so easy. I just cannot say enough good things about this eyebrow pencil.. I love it beyond words!! On a scale 1-10 YOU GET AN EASY "10"

Luxie Small Contouring Brush

If you remember I recently wrote a review on Smashbox Contouring Compact!! It is one of the best products ever.. This morning I decided to use this brush for the contouring and it works 100 times better than the Smashbox Brush! WHAT????? Yes, it is true.. this brush fits perfectly in the area you use the darker contour powder. It adds just enough product in the exactly location you want it. The bristles are soft, it picks up just the right amount of product, the brush being pink adds an extra touch!! The compacted head, is the true magic of this brush.. it will glide across your face like velvet! I am in love with brush.  On a scale 1-10 YOU GET AN EASY "10"

           Clark's Botanicals Anti-Puff Eye Cream

I am still testing this product and will complete an update in a few more days... The remaining items in the box, again I will do an update as soon as I test them!