Ipsy is around $11 a month for 5 deluxe sample, sometimes full sized beauty products.
REN Clean Skincare Evercalm Barrier Support Antioxidant Moisturizer full-size $50
I have another moisturizer from REN that I really like, so I’m excited to try this one. I like having these deluxe sized samples of skincare products to really test stuff out.
Beautaniq Beauty Caffeine Eye Cream $18
I have been wanting an eye cream with caffeine in it, I hope this one is a good one. It also has Hyaluronic acid and green tea in it.
Shaina B Miami Setting Brush $5
We all know I love getting makeup brushes in these subscription boxes, but I have really been trying to pair down my collection, so I may pass this along.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Clear Brow Gel $22 full sized
I have never needed to purchase a full size of this product. These minis last ages and I always seem to get a new one when my current one is finished. Happy to have another.
Give Them LaLa Mini Bronzer in Bora Bora $26 full sized
I like the tone of this bronzer and I like that it isn’t matte. It’ll be perfect for the upcoming summer months!
That is it for my Ipsy bag! What was in yours? Comment below!
I have been curious about the Benefit Boi-ing concealer in the past, so I’m excited to see it included in my Ipsy. I’m particularly interested to see how it will wear under my eyes. I think the shade I got will be a good match. I’m currently trying to use up a deluxe sample size of a Tarte concealer, but once that one is gone, this one will be in rotation.
Kokie Cosmetics Eyebrow Pencil and Brush “Blonde” $8
I have been wanting to try more from Kokie, but I never see their products in stores near me! I have used a concealer from them in the past ( also from Ipsy) and I used that sucker up I loved it so much. I really do just need to make an order from their site. I have high hopes for this brow product. It seems like it will be pretty precise and a good shade match.
MAAPILIM Exfoliating Solution $63 full size
“It’s formulated with AHAs and BHAs to help dissolve dead skin cells, degunk pores, and leave your skin super soft and smooth.” It’s always exciting to get to try out expensive skincare. I will have to throw this in my skincare rotation to see if it makes any difference.
SOROCI Low-Hyaluronic Tangerine Booster Serum $29 full size
This is meant to have the hydrating benefits of Hyaluronic Acid as well as the brightening and firming benefits of tangerine extract. Apparently if you put this on before the rest of your skincare routine it will boost absorption.
COSRX Inc. Master Patch Intensive $12
I have some of these from other brands that I need to go through. I have tried the mighty patch brand and didn’t think they worked, hopefully these will perform better.
The Balm The Balm and the Beautiful Vol 1
I am not sure why this was included in my bag. It isn’t in my card, I didn’t order any add ons and I don’t recall ordering anything separately. But this is a happy accident! Ever since I saw Emily Noel use it in a video I have wanted to try the palette for myself.
The colors seem right up my alley. They are pigmented and the color story itself is very nice.
I am really excited to give it a go on my eyes!
That is it for my April Ipsy! I really enjoyed this bag! I think it’s the best one I have gotten in a while. What was in your Ipsy? What is your favorite Kokie products? Comment below!
The American Influencer Beauty Bundle retails for $38 a month and contains an assortment of products from a different beauty brand each month.
This months featured brand is NudeStix!
Citrus-C Mask and Daily Moisturizer $38
This moisturizer is meant to be a hydrating moisturizer, sleeping mask, and makeup primer all in one. I am interested to see how it would work as a primer for me, but I also want to just use it as a moisturizer. It is supposed to improve elasticity and tone, and renew skin texture for soft, smooth, hydrated and glowing skin.
Lash Lengthening Mascara $28
Now, I’ve said this before, but I prefer more voluminizing mascaras. I am going to give this one a try but my hopes aren’t too high. The formula seems pretty wet and the wand is rather basic.
Nudies Bronze In Sun kissed $34
I have been wanting to try some of the NudeStixs blushes and bronzers, so I am excited to give this product a try. It’s a nice shade and it blends out easily. I prefer more cream products during the warmer months, so this arrived at a good time.
Magnetic Matte Lip in Boho $26
I love this shade! I think I am going to get a lot of use out of it. In fact, it is already in my everyday makeup drawer.
Magnetic Eye Color in Dew WAP $26
I love shadow sticks! I have this product in a few other shades and I really enjoy it. I’m happy to have another. This shade would also work great as a highlight. I am going to be reaching for it a lot to highlight my inner corner. That’s for sure.
This months box was great! NudeStixs is a brand I’m really interested in, so it’ll be fun to try more products. What is your favorite NudeStixs product? Which product are you most interested in? Comment below!
The BoxyCharm base box retails for around $25 a month. It contains 5 full size (sometimes deluxe sample sized) beauty products.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Luminous Foundation 130N $38
I have tried this foundation in the past and returned it. It was just too much for how oily my skin was when this first came out. I am going to give it another go, but if I still don’t like it I’ll pass it on to a friend. I do think the shade will be a good match. I do hope I enjoy the foundation now that my skin has changed a bit. I really want to get on the luminous foundation trend.
Be on the look out for a in depth review of the ABH Luminous Foundation!
Céla By Celine Tadrissi Glacier Clay Cleanser $45
My skin hasn’t been too finicky when trying new skincare products, so I am always up to try a new cleanser, especially one so pricey! It is supposed to remove makeup ( I always pre-cleanse), environmental pollutants, and dead facial skin cells.
Christophe Robin Instant Volume Mist with Rose Water $39
I do already own this, and I have yet to try it. I am going to give it a go, but if I’m not into it I am going to give the used one to my mom and try to sell the unused one on Mercari.
Item Beauty By Addison Rae Lash Slick Lengthening Mascara “Midnight Mood” $15
I usually go for more voluminizing mascaras. However, I am not against trying out one meant for length. Maybe I’ll pair Lash Slick with another mascara meant for volume.
On another note, I got the Ipsy X box curated by Addison Rae and I still have no clue who she is.
Lucky Chick Liquid Eyeshadow “Rose Quartz” $22
I have gotten some lip products from Lucky Chick in the past and they are fantastic! I am excited to try another product from them.
The shade is really pretty. The swatch set down quickly leading me to believe the shadow will be decently long lasting on the eye lids.
That’s everything that was in my box. This is a pretty decent box, I’m really excited to have received the ABH foundation. What was in your box? What product interests you the most? Comment below!
It’s BoxyCharm time! I know sometimes you can get some stuff in this box that you will never use, I still get excited when it shows up on my door step.
BoxyCharm Premium retails for $38 and contains 5-6 full sized beauty products
Natasha Denona Cupid Cheek Duo $42
I always love getting Natasha Denona products in BoxyCharm. I get so hyped. This is a cream blush and powder highlight duo.
It seems like the cream blush may take a bit to build up and I’m not sure how I feel about the highlight. I am going to give this duo a try, but I may end up passing this on to a friend.
Herbivore Botanicals Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum $54
I’m looking forward to trying a product from Herbivore! I have never tried a retinol alternative, but I do have high hopes for this product.
“A naturally derived plant based serum that smooths the appearance of fine lines and winkles and visibly fights signs of aging without synthetics or irritating effects. Gentle enough for most sensitive skin types, Bakuchiol supports surface cell turnover with its retinoic effect.”
Murad Skin Smoothing Polish $39
This Polish is meant to be ideal for oily, combination, or acne prone skin. I have oily, acne prone skin, so I am hoping that this product makes a difference. If it does I may just have to purchase it outright myself.
Mitchell and Peach English Leaf Body Oil $68
I use a body oil after I shower and I’m running a bit low on my current oil, so this arrived with great timing. It has a sweet but earthy smell, and I’m super into it.
MyBeautyBrand ByMe Black Liquid Eyeliner $20
This seems like a basic felt tip liquid liner. I do prefer brush tips, but I’m sure this liner is fine. I will add it to my growing liquid liner collection.
Endota Hydrating Lip Balm $25
I don’t think I have ever owned such an expensive lip balm, so I am interested to see how well this one works.
I’m okay with this box! I wish the Natasha Denona Cheek Duo was of different quality, but I’m pretty happy about everything else.
What was in your BoxyCharm this month?? What product are you most interested in? Comment below!
The Ipsy mystery Glam Bags are $14. The mystery Glam Bag Plus is around $30. The Cosmic Glow Mystery Glam Bag is $14.
The Crème Shop Rose Water & B 12 Complex Infused Essence Masks
I am always up for trying a new sheet masks. I think I am going to give the rose water one a go this evening. The packaging on both is also super cute.
Seraphine Botanicals Pink Guava + Primer Oil Free Illuminating Primer
I have been getting into more illuminating primers, so this will be a fun one to try. I will have to do a future post on it.
Goldfaden MD Doctor’s Scrub
This is a ruby crystal microdermabrasion Exfoliator. That sounds a little scary. I am definitely going to have to toss this into my routine once I finish my physical exfoliator.
KVD Cake Pencil “Trooper Black 01”
I have tried this pencil before and I really enjoyed it. It stayed in place and lasted all day. I do wish I would have gotten a brown shade, but I can use black as well.
Shades By Shan “Irma”
This feels and swatches like a pretty basic eye shadow. I’m sure I can use it as an all over lid shade or possibly an inner corner highlight.
That was another fun mystery bag! I like that a KVD product was included as well as an illuminating primer that is a pretty decent size. It contained a good balances of makeup and skincare.
What was in your Cosmic Glow Mystery Bag? Comment below!!
The BoxyCharm base box is around $28 and contains five full sized (sometimes deluxe sample sized) beauty products.
Let’s just jump into my box!
Clara’s New York Stimulating Retinol Facial Serum $24.99
“A 96% blend of retinol and vitamin E oils intensely stimulates and moisturizes quenched skin.” I used up my Sunday Riley A+ retinol serum last month. I am not paying full price for that and I haven’t looked for a replacement. I am happy to have this and I hope it does something nice for my less than nice skin.
Saturday Skin YUZU Vitamin C Bright Eye Cream $32
I have accumulated quite the collection of eye creams. I am currently almost done with my Murad eye cream and I think I want to try this one next.
“This eye cream will improve moisture retention, hydrate, and blur the appearance of fine lines.”
This sounds like just what I need. The past month has been a JOKE it’s been so horrible. My under eyes look like I’ve took a stroll through hell. Hopefully this eye cream can help make it look like I’ve got my life together. (I do not).
Bali Balm Pineapple Lip Scrub $23
BOXYCHARM STOP SENDING ME PINEAPPLE LIP SCRUBS. IM ALLERGIC TO PINEAPPLE.
I guess my friends are going to get to fight over another pineapple lip scrub. Nice.
OPV Beauty Loose Setting Powder $22
For some reason I’ve been super into trying out setting powders lately. Hopefully this one is a winner.
Alleyoop Multi-tasker 4-in-1 Makeup Brush $28
This is neat. I like this. It’s going into my on the go makeup bag I keep in my backpack. I think it’s going to come in handy.
Here it is all put together. I probably won’t ever use the sponge end, but who knows.
That is it for my BoxyCharm base box. It’s a bit of a boring box. But I think I’ll get use out of everything but the lip scrub.
I got a lot of great stuff in my BoxyCharm Premium this month, let’s get into it!
Athr Beauty Desert Sunset palette $48
This palette has a beautiful color story. I cannot wait to give it a try.
The mattes swatch beautifully. The shimmers left a little to be desired, but we will have to see how they apply to the eyes.
Kosas Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Treatment Gel Soft Brown $22
This is a product I have wanted to try since it came out. I’m really excited to see it in my box. I think soft brown will be a great match for me.
Cover FX Custom Enhancer Palette $42
These are supposed to be their highlighter drops in pressed powder form. This is a neat concept, but blinding highlights are really for me. I am going to keep it long enough to give it a try, but I’ll probably end up passing this on to a friend.
LYS Beauty Secure Skin Gripping Primer Serum $20
I am all about gripping primers! I have a few from the drugstore. I am excited to use one that is sold In Sephora. I have to say, this is a great price for a makeup brand that’s in Sephora. I do have a bronzer from this brand that I really enjoy, so I have high hopes for this primer. I may just have to do a “test it out” post!
Juice Beauty Bamboo Pore Refining Mask $36
“Clear and hydrate your skin at the same time with this pore refining mask. Help protect against “maskne” with bamboo charcoal and kaolin clay to help detox, aspen bark to help smooth and hydrate, and exfoliating polyhydroxy acids for a softer, smoother complexion.”
That all sounds fantastic. I am a Covid Screener so I obviously have to wear a mask all day and work and the break outs are REAL. I am going to give this a try tonight and hope to see some improvement after a few uses.
Persona Cosmetics Lip Liner 90210 $14
This is a very pretty lip liner and the color is right up my alley. I think I will get a ton of use out of it.
My box was great! I’m really happy with everything, besides the highlighters, but I think I got my moneys worth!
Skincare is SUPER important. It helps your makeup lay better, it keeps your skin healthy and fresh, and certain components can protect your skin from damage.
Skincare is very personal. What works for me might not work for you. But, I thought I’d share my current AM skincare routine with you all!
I have combination and acne prone skin. I am also paying attention to anti-aging products now that I’m 26.
The only reason I have this product is because I received it in a BoxyCharm. $95 is way more than I would ever spend on a toner when the drugstore has some great ones. This toner has left my skin feeling more hydrated and my breakouts have decreased since I have been using it. However, I don’t think this is a staple in my routine and I will be purchasing an ELF toner once this one is finished.
I got this mist from influenster. I couldn’t find the orange fragrance to link, so I linked the lavender instead. I’m sure it’s lovely too and I might need to purchase it.
First off, this mist seems so good and it really helps to wake me up in the morning. I heard somewhere that using a facial mist helps to prep your skin for the rest of your skin care routine. I’m not sure if that’s true, but I have really enjoyed the addition of a face mist into my routine.
Another BoxyCharm item! I have no idea my routine was so pricey!
I really like this serum. It leaves my skin feeling very hydrated and gives it a beautiful glow. I will miss it when it’s gone. There’s no way I’m paying $90 for it.
This is my second bottle of the atmosphere protection cream. Both came from subscription boxes. I really like having the added protection from pollution. I think this is a product I will repurchase. I like the protection and think it’s a great moisturizer. It claims to be for normal, dry and combination skin.
My favorite lip exfoliator is currently on sale on the ELF website for $3.20! I have been using this product for years and I will always use it. It is the best and easiest to use lip exfoliator and it’s so affordable!
I couldn’t find my lip balms to link them because they are random ones from Ipsy. They work fine, but any lip balm or chapstick will do.
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