BoxyCharm, which I’ve only been getting for a few months, contains four to five full sized products, per their website.  However, I have heard some beauty YouTubers mention that sometimes travel size items are included and this is the first month it appears I have received a trial size item.  The subscription is $21 per month and will have a retail value of over $100.

Sign up using this link: https://www.boxycharm.com/refer/Courtney-XBMMQTUP

Time to stop yacking and start unboxing!

Overall Box Impressions: I was hesitant to subscribe to a box with full sized items because I was worried I would be left with full sizes of items I didn’t love or wouldn’t use. THat hasn’t been the case though – the curation of items in BoxyCharm it top notch.  My two favorite items are the Tarte eyeshadow palette and the OFRA liquid lipstick.  I received variation 4 (as noted in the corner of my card). If you get this box, which variation did you receive? What was in your box? The total retail value of the box, as noted by BoxyCharm, is $115. That’s a little lower than last month but I will use more of these items than those received last month. 

Tarte Rainforest of the Sea Eyeshadow Palette Vol. III

Full confession: I actually saw spoilers for this product.  I was so excited for two reasons – one, I don’t own any eyeshadow from Tarte and two, I love nude shades. 

There are eight shades, seven of which are shimmer/metallics.  I’m actually ok with only one matte shade because the shimmers are very subtle.  My first impression is the shadows have good pigment and go on smooth.  I swatched the darkest and lightest shades below.  The shade closest to the eyeliner is malibu and the shade below it is treasure.

I will review this product in detail, and swatch all the shades, at a future date after I’ve had a chance to use the palette several times. MSRP: $36. Website: https://tartecosmetics.com/

Tatcha Luminous Dewy Skin Face Mask

I’ve never had the opportunity to try a Tatcha product before but my opportunity is here!  These are the luminous dewy skin masks and are intended to be restorative and radiant.  I’m excited to use one soon given the dry winter conditions.  MSRP: $24 (for two). Website: https://www.tatcha.com/

Starlooks Luxe Longwear Eye Pencil

Eye pencils.  A common inclusion. . .appears in almost all subscription boxes.  I mean, has anyone who receives subscription boxes had to buy an eye pencil?  That said, this one from Starlooks is brown, not the usual black.  I prefer a brown liner as it produces a bit softer of an effect, so I’m actually happy to receive this pencil. 

It went on my hand creamy and consistently, so I think this will be a winner eye liner for me, especially on my waterline.  MSRP: $19 Website: https://starlooks.com/

Briogeo Leave-In Hair Mask

This brand is another common inclusion in subscription boxes.  This leave in mask is supposed to moisturize and strengthen damaged hair.   I’m going to give this product a try, and will report back later.  While I don’t have heat damage, I do have very tangle-prone hair and my ends sometimes become split.  So, I’m hopeful this will help with that without weighing down my hair. This does appear to be a travel size as I cannot find a 2 ounce bottle of this product on Sephora or the Company’s website.  MSRP: $16 (for 2 ounces) Website: https://briogeohair.com/

OFRA Long Lasting Liquid Lipstick

I’m a lipstick hoarder.  I admit this.  Even moreso if its a non-drying matte lipstick.  While this will be the first opportunity to try OFRA liquid lipstick (my Ulta does not carry it and I hate ordering unknown shades online) I have heard so many wonderful things about this product from beauty YouTubers.  

I got the color Havana Nights and it is a deep dark saturated red. What colors do you like and think I should try? I will wear this for a full day and report back in a review. MSRP: $20 Website: https://www.ofracosmetics.com/