Hello everyone! Today I’m reviewing the April BoxyCharm. I reviewed my first Boxycharm last month and I enjoyed the first box, I’ve been using everything that came in it constantly except for the eyeshadow palette. I’ve been so excited for my second box because I saw that subscribers were getting one of five ColourPop palettes! You guys know that I love my colourpop, I’ve reviewed four CP eyeshadow palettes already on my blog as well as both of their Brow Pencils.
I also filmed a video review of this box where I tried out each product including the eyeshadow palette. Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel if you haven’t already! xx
About BoxyCharm
BoxyCharm is a monthly US based Beauty Subscription featuring 4-5 FULL SIZED and Luxury-sized beauty products.
Price: $21USD/Month (Less with a longer subscription term)
Shipping: Free to US, $5 to Canada
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The April BoxyCharm
The theme this month is “Eye Candy”. I don’t know that I would really consider all the products in the box to be eye candy, only two of them really fit the theme. I don’t really care too much about the theme though as long as the products are good. This month I got a skincare item, a ColourPop eyeshadow palette, a brow product, a lip product and a highlighter.
ColourPop Semi- Precious Palette $18USD
I got the semi-precious palette, Yay! April Boxycharm subscribers received one of five ColourPop Eyeshadow palettes and I had my fingers crossed that I wouldn’t receive the My Little Pony (reviewed Here) because that was the one I already had. I absolutely love ColourPop’s metallic pressed eyeshadow formula so even though the Semi-Precious Palette doesn’t have any matte shades I will absolutely dip into it. The blue/purple shade Beam Me Up is stunning! * My Semi Precious Review is up now!*
Dr. Brandt Pores No More Vacuum Cleaner Mask $42USD
I was a little bit disappointed when I saw this product spoiler because it’s intended for oily skin. My skin type is very dry but I tried it out on my T zone anyways. It smelled very strange, I wasn’t a fan. The product seemed to do a good job of tightening the pores on my nose though, so maybe I’ll keep trying it out.
1oz seems really small to me for a full size. Dr. Brandt is quite expensive, so I probably wouldn’t go by the full size on my own. I said the wrong price by accident in my video, this product retails for $42USD, not $47.
Tarte Pro Glow Liquid Highlighter $29USD
Subscribers received either this Tarte highlighter or a Mac lipstick. I was hoping for the lipstick because I’ve never tried any products by Mac and I’m also excited that Mac is getting featured in subscription boxes now. This is a fairly new thing as far as I know.
A lot of girls I follow were disappointed they got this cream/liquid highlight instead of the lipstick, but I’m honestly not to upset. The shade I received, exposed, is pretty and can be mixed in with my foundation for added luminosity.
The Brow Gal Instatint Tinted Brow Gel with Microfibres $22USD
If I knew I’d be getting a brow gel in my Boxycharm I wouldn’t have picked up a new essence brow gel earlier in April 😫 This gel is supposed to have small brow mimicking microfibres. I really liked the way it made my brows look in my YouTube impressions, it was the perfect natural but cleaned up brow. I can see myself using this daily, though i probably wouldn’t repurchase at $22.
Adesse Hi Definition Liquid Lipstick $24
This Adesse liquid lipstick was a letdown for me. The colour is sort of boring to me, I already have very similar pinky nude lipsticks in my collection. One thing I will say for it though is that it smells good, but that’s not enough to make me love it. The formula seems like more of an opaque gloss than a liquid lipstick and is very sticky. It doesn’t dry down at all on me and it transfers onto everything I eat or drink.
What did you get in your April Boxycharm?
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I’ve seen this box variety more than the one I got, though yours is the first one I’ve seen with a different palette than mine lol. I’ve been using a lot of the products too, but haven’t gotten around to play with the palette 😭 I’ll have to try tomorrow for an everyday look or something.
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I’ve had next to no time to play with my palette either, I finally had a chance today. There just isn’t enough time in a day. I hope you’re able to experiment with yours soon!
Me too!! LOL It ended up being my last 30 Days of Makeup challenge look and I went with a SUPER simple look lol
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Nothing wrong with simple! I’ve been wearing minimal makeup a lot since the weather warmed up!
Oo I love the look of the palette. I haven’t tried anything from Colourpop before but that packaging is stunning – really like it! I would have rather the MAC lipstick too actually just because they’re a classic and you’re right – it does seem like a new thing to have MAC featured in subscription boxes. I never realised until now!
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They did a good job with this one! I wish it had a mirror but that would make their palettes more expensive so I shouldn’t complain 😄
I only started seeing Mac in boxes a few months ago, it’s nice that people can try the products without paying full size now 🙂 Thanks for reading!
That pallet is SO cute. I love anything blue. And I love Dr Brandt, but I agree his products are SO expensive! Thanks for sharing beauty and great video! <3
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The packaging alone is adorable, it’s the perfect size palette!
I’ve looked at Dr brandt products at Sephora and it’s crazy what they retail for! All the more reason to get them in a subscription lol
Thanks for reading and watching the video! xx
It really is! I have seen such great results for me, but I always choke when I have to pay that much. You are most welcome sweets! Thanks for sharing! <3
That’s so exciting that you got a ColourPop palette in this box! Another one to add to your growing collection 🙂
Oooh, that’s a hard one to pick between MAC and that Tarte highlighter. I have heard mixed reviews about the highlighter but like you said, if you used it under foundation, I bet that’s really pretty!
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I was SO excited when i saw the spoilers! I have another palette for the review pile 🙂
I’m going to try mixing it in to some other foundation and see how I like it best, I heard that the shades of Mac lipstick weren’t actually the greatest so I’m happy I got the highlighter now!
I hated the lipstick. Liquid lipstick my foot.
Sooo jealous of your palette! Haha, I haven’t tried any of the products yet except for the Dr. Brandt mask. It doesn’t seem to have done anything spectacular though.
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lol! I was lucky I got this one. The red shade is sooo pretty!
I need to try that mask out more and see if it does anything for me, it’s so hard to tell after only one use :S
Yay you finally got your box!!! 😻
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I did! I was pretty pleased with it!
Yay! I’m glad you got good stuff! Except for the Dr. Brandt thing… I haven’t even tried it yet! But good idea to just use it on your t zone!
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I used it again today and it smells sooo awful! Maybe it’s just me or I got an old bottle but it’s not nice! It seems to work well though so I guess that’s what counts…
Oh really? I’ll have to smell mine tomorrow. I honestly haven’t opened it. Still! I suppose working does make up for a smell…. depending on what the smell is though… haha
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Once it dries down I don’t notice it anymore but I’ve been caught off guard both times I used it by the smell lol!
That’s so crazy! I opened mine today and it doesn’t really have a smell. Or my allergies are so bad that I can’t smell anything which is a high possibility. Haha
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Oh weird! Maybe mine is expired 😆
Oh no!
All of the products in your April BoxyCharm look amazing, especially the ColourPop Semi- Precious Palette! Your YouTube videos are also awesome! Side note: you have a really calming voice hehe! Lovely post 🙂
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It was a pretty good box, I’m thrilled with the ColourPop palette!
Thank you so much for watching! I always sound way different in my head than when I record myself 😆
I have to say, this actually quite a lovely box! I usually love Dr. Brandt’s products, but I do get products that suit my skin type. I’m surprised they gave you a product that wouldn’t work on your skin. The tarte highlighter looks beautiful! I actually like the color of the lipstick, but I understand, if you have loads of shades already like it. Overall seems like a pretty good box. My favorite product was definitely the eye shadow palette! Great post Cleia xxx
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It’s so strange to get a product specifically for oily skin, every subscriber received the same mask. But summer is coming so hopefully my skin becomes less dry as the weather warms up 🙂
I was pleasantly surprised with the highlight, I think liquid highlighters actually work better with my dry skin than powder right now.
I guess boxycharm has no way of knowing what shades of lipstick I already have so I shouldn’t complain 😆 The eyeshadow palette was the star of the show! Thanks for reading xx
That’s something Boxycharm should maybe work on? Giving at least two options for certain things, especially like skincare. It’s so tough to have that one size fits all in regards to skincare.
I’m glad to hear that you love the highlighter! I looked beautiful! I haven’t watched your video yet, so I don’t know if you go into more detail in it, but I can’t wait to watch it.
That’s true, at least they went with a color that will look nice on MOST people.
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I did feel out a beauty profile when I signed up, I don’t know if they actually took that into account or not :S
I tried it out under my foundation in the video and on top, I think I’m going to wear it lots this summer =D
I’m already excited for next months box 🙂