The latest BoxyCharm by Ipsy is here! The theme was Glow Your Soul and I received 5 new products that included an eyeshadow palette, an under eye cream, and more. See all of my items below! Please keep in mind that BoxyCharm by Ipsy sends out lots of different box combos so my products may vary from yours. Plus, subscribers get to choose three of their five items (the other two are chosen by Ipsy). My box was chosen for me so it doesn’t always match my beauty needs and preferences but subscribers have more control over their box!
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Real Her Hold On To Your Dream Setting Spray ($25) I’m at the age where I have products that really don’t do anything to help, and setting spray is one of those things, although it might help those whose makeup slips off by midday. I sprayed this on half of my face and saw no difference. It has probiotics which may reduce inflammation and help keep the moisture barrier intact. The product is alcohol-free which is a plus. There’s no scent or added fragrance (yay!) and it dried quickly.
OFRA COSMETICS Signature Palette in Luxe ($32) I like OFRA but I think this palette, with it’s warm mattes and metallics, was too dark for my tastes. I love the highlighter in the middle though, and it doubles as highlighter for the face. The shadows went on easily but maybe I need to practice tapping my brush on the sink before applying to get a less intense look.
Swatched on top is the Nabla liner (shown below) and the OFRA palette.
Nabla Cupid’s Arrow in Black ($18.06) I tend to wear black eyeliner most days and I was very impressed with this version! It’s thicker than most and was easy to apply and didn’t skip or smear. It stayed in place all day long and I don’t know what else to say, it did everything that I required of it!
Half Caked Instant Crush Lip Gloss Duo ($20) reminds me of middle school for some reason. I received two lip glosses: Mezmerize (a soft pearl pink) and Crystal Baller (clear with iridescent lavender shimmer). Both smell like strawberry candy and are rather thick, I wouldn’t wear it on a windy day. You can pair with liner to get some color, these made my lips look pale and sparkly.
KOPARI Niacinamide and Caffeine Eye Bright Cream ($36) I will take all of the eye creams please! This version is a pale green shade and has a mild, natural scent (and no added fragrance, a plus!). Niacinamide and caffeine are supposed to reduce the appearance of dark circles and reduce puffiness. There’s a lot of plant extracts plus cocoa butter, coconut oil, and hyaluronic acid. It’s non-greasy and I look forward to seeing if I get any long-term benefits, which I honestly don’t expect, but if it improves moisture in that area even a bit, then I’d be pretty happy.
I liked the assortment of products in my January BoxyCharm! Maybe I’m not a fan of the REALHER setting spray since I don’t use that type of product but I can appreciate that it has no added fragrance or alcohol. I am happy to keep using the Kopari under eye cream and the Nabla eye crayon/liner is amazing, it works really well for me. I’ll work with the OFRA palette to see if I can get a little less color payoff (I know, who wants less color payoff?) but I’m pretty pale and the shades were dark on my eyes. The Hard Candy lip glosses remind me of being a teen and shimmer very nicely. My box had a value of around $131 but remember that boxes will vary so your value could be more or less, and subscribers get to choose some of their items for further customization!
Below is the insert I found in my box!
Taking personalization to the next level, BoxyCharm by Ipsy includes 5 full-size beauty products worth up to $200 – including 2 guaranteed Power Picks from superstar brands and 3 items of your choice. From trendy makeup to skincare must-haves, you can look forward to the best beauty brands in each shipment. Members also enjoy amazing perks including access to exclusive deals and sales!
Comments
They really need to seek out other companies for eyeshadow palettes.
Constant Ofra and Ace Beaute is just a bit much.
I’m enjoying the Kopari eye cream and the lip gloss – which also gave ME middle school vibes, but I actually like the product!
KayKay, I’m glad you like the lip glosses, and I agree, I would like to see other eyeshadow brands featured too. I would be thrilled, however, if I could get some perfume every once in awhile!