Popsugar Must Have June 2016 Review

Yea! My PopSugar Must Have box has arrived for the month of June, and I am really excited to see what is inside. PopSugar is a monthly subscription box that delivers the best of beauty, fashion, home, fitness, games, books, and food. They are mostly always full size items and are delivered to your door for only $39.95 each. I really enjoy this box, because the value is always great, and I always find something that I love, or at least really like, that is incorporated into my everyday life. It also helps me keep on top of trends, and it is a great gift to myself.

PopSugar doesn’t really have a theme, but instead words that inspired the box. But, usually, the box’s items work well with each other, and create a larger theme overall. This month’s inspirational words are sunshine, cheers, joy, togetherness, outdoors, festivities. These words remind me of a summer BBQ with friends and family, something I can get behind. I am hoping for so cute condiment dishes, or possibly a beach hat. All in all, these are the perfect words for the first summer box, and it could possibly be my favorite box ever. 

Hat Attack Neutral Diamonds-Printed Sarong

$58.00

I am usually not a fan of the accessories they pick out, because they’ve never really been my style. This, on the other hand, is absolutely perfect for me. This wrap can be used so many different ways, and I’ve also considered purchasing one recently to wear to the beach. I saw another subscriber wearing it as a scarf, which would be great for when the weather turns again. I would never pay that much for this item, which makes it extra fun. I really need to watch some videos on how to wear these, because from what I’ve tried so far, I just cannot get it down.

Sisters of Los Angeles "Cheers" Gold Bottle Opener

$12.00 

I know that this may not apply to some, but I am definitely a beer drinker, and this bottle opener is one of the cutest things ever. I almost wish it said “Golden State” like the one on their website, because I do live in California, but I am also happy with this “Cheers.” I have a bar cart, so I know just the place I will put this, and I will use this all year round. I am even thinking this would be cute at a Christmas party. I am not really sure how this goes along with the theme expect them suggesting to use it at an outdoor BBQ, but I don’t really care, because I love it so much.

Wild and Wolf Ridley's Games Room "Who Am I?" Quiz

$12.95

This is the second game that PopSugar has included in their box, and I am not in love or do I hate this new trend. First, their packaging design is amazing. I loved the Bingo Game, and this is just as beautiful. I like that, because I can then leave them out for spontaneous play rather than shove them in a closet for possible yearly use. This game, though, isn’t the most clever or fun, and could easily be a game you could download on your phone for free. Otherwise, this could be a fun little trivia game to play with friends while drinking, or maybe something to have out to keep relatives busy during the holidays. This is a fun addition, because it isn’t something you’d expect, but I could do without.

NCLA Born of the 4th Nail Lacquer

$16.00 - 0.45 fl oz

What usually kinda stinks about these boxes, is that they have a theme for the holiday of the month, but we don’t usually receive our boxes until the month is almost over, so we are never able to use the goods for the holiday. In this case, this nail polish came in the box earlier, so it will definitely get the chance to be used on the fourth. I like that you can wear this alone or over color to create many different combinations. Also, it looks like its own take on fireworks, so you’ll be sporting your own party wherever you go. I am really digging this nail polish, and can’t wait to wear it on the forth. Unfortunately, I think that is the only time I will wear it, though.

Knock Knock Are You Ready (For Your Close-Up?) Compact

$10.00

At first, I was just thinking this is a typical mirror with some fun wording, and something that I don’t really want or need, but there are two mirrors inside, one normal, and one really magnified, which makes it perfect for so many things. I could keep this in my makeup bag and use it to perfect eyeliner or eyebrow plucking, or this could go in my purse for some last minute touchups. Also, I have to say, this mirror is really high quality. The mirrors are both clear and plastic is nice and tough too, so I know it will stand up anywhere for a while. The design isn’t really my style, but since it will just be in a bag for its life, I can’t really complain.

 

Pacifica Underarm Deodorant Wipes

$9.00 - 30 ct

These deodorant wipes came at the perfect time. I had just run out of deodorant and was already in a rush, so there was no way I was going to make it to the store. These wipes can be used for underarm use only, which is what I did, or in any area that creates a lot of sweat. I would consider using it underneath my sports bra or in my elbows and knees on those hot, sweaty days. The scent isn’t my favorite, but I am pretty happy with the product, and it worked quite well. I didn’t notice any sweat or stink coming from my underarms all day. And it is summer, you guys! I am really happy I had the chance to try out this product, and I will be using each and every wipe up.

Pressels Sriracha

1.29 - 2.1 oz

When I first saw Siracha pretzels, I couldn’t wait to dig into this bag. I love Siracha, and I love pretzels, so these would be perfect for me, right. The sweet and spicy Siracaha was a little weird with the salty pretzel, and I wasn’t sure if I was a fan at first, but then I kept eating them and eating them. I am not sure if that was because I was hungry or if I really did like them. This isn’t exactly an item that I would pick up in the store, but I did like it mostly, and I am glad I got a chance to try them out. But really, who wants to eat something spicy when it’s over 100 degrees outside. No thanks.

Overall, this is a middle of the road box for me. I like all of the items, but there is nothing that I absolutely love. The wrap is really pretty and fun, the deodorant wipes are interesting, and that bottle opener is really cute. I do like the nail polish, mirror, game, and pretzels, but I could really have done without. Also, there isn’t a clear theme here. I do see that some of the items are for outdoor use, but I wouldn’t take most of them outside the house. This box has a value of $$$, which is really great. They always somehow get these boxes to a value of over $100, so at least you know you are paying for something that will pay for itself. I am usually not a huge fan of summer months in general, so I’m not surprised that this isn’t the best box for me, but I will say, I hope I like the next one a big more.

If you would like to try PopSugar Must Have for yourself, just click here. It is a great way to treat yourself with the best in pop culture and beauty. 

Walmart Beauty Box Summer 2016 Review

Yeah! My Walmart Beauty Box has arrived for summer, and I am hoping for some travel size toiletries to take with me on on the trips I have planned for the summer. This subscription box is delivered straight to your door once every season for only $5 each, and is filled with sample size and some full size drugstore brand beauty products. I like this box, because I am always searching for new and cheaper products that can stand up to the more expensive products that I love. 

Unlike most boxes, this box doesn't come with an informational card. Since the products inside aren't listed out, I am sometimes unsure what the product is. Also, it would be nice to see prices and get tid bits about each everything inside. Usually, though, everything is mostly self explanatory, and I can always go online to see prices or get more information. That would be a nice upgrade, though. 

Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Unscented Lotion

$8.48 - 32 oz    ($0.53 Value)

I have been a Vaseline lotion user my entire life, which started with my grandma and mother. This Intensive repair does a really nice job to completely heal all of my dry skin, and the unscented (mostly) lotion makes it nice to apply on top or below perfume. This travel size bottle is also great for throwing in any bag or purse. This does feel just a little greasy though, so I wouldn't suggest using it as a hand cream throughout the day. This was a nice sample to try, but it definitely isn't the best lotion I've ever tried. 

Incoco Coconut Nail Art Nail Polish Strips in High Style

$4.97 - 12 strips    (Full Size!)

I have actually never used nail wraps in the past, so this is something I am excited to try out. These act like nail polish, and they won't come off until you use nail polish remover. This style isn't exactly my favorite, but it would be fun to wear with a little black dress. I am really excited to try these out, and maybe I will pick up some more in my style. This is also a full size product, which is really cool. I am a fan of this product, which makes the price even more exciting. I can't wait to try these out. 

Schwarzkopf Essence Ultime Diamond Color & Radiance Shampoo & Conditioner

$6.96 each - 13.5 fl oz    ($1.75 Value)

I've actually had the chance to try these before in the past. This shampoo and conditioner remind me of Pantene Pro-V. The formula is white and creamy and leaves your hair feeling soft and super clean. I am not in love with the scent, though, and you can really smell it the entire day after you wash your hair. This isn't my favorite shampoo and conditioner ever, but these will be nice for travel, and I will definitely use them up. Also, I am a little bummed about receiving a sample again. I want to try new products!

Simple Micellar Cleansing Water

$5.37 - 6.7 oz    ($0.11 Value)

These micellar cleansing waters have been the new dry shampoo as in I've seen them popping up everywhere and they are the new miracle beauty product. This product is a waterless cleansing product that takes off makeup, dirt, and whatever else settled on your face that day with just a cotton ball. I like this for those long nights out where I wore a lot of makeup and I don't want to take any longer than a minute to wash my face. This product is also supposed to help your complexion overall. I really like this little sample, and am already tempted to purchase the full size product. My only complaint, this sample is way too small, and the packaging really sucks for multi use. 

Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Medium Leg Makeup

$10.57 - 4 oz    ($1.98 Value)

This is not a product that I would ever purchase on my own, but I am really enjoying this sample. This makeup lightly tans your legs to create a nice glow. I think this is absolutely perfect for me, because I don't like showing off my legs because they are so white, but then I don't expose them to sun and they are forever white. This makeup looks pretty natural and doesn't go too dark, so it is perfect for rubbing on your legs while in a dress or wearing shorts for the first few times during the summer months. I am a big fan, and would consider purchasing this product in the future. I just don't like how it easily gets everywhere when applying. 

Lady Gaga Fame Black Liquid Eau de Parfum

$23.79 - 3.4 fl oz    ($0.28 Value)

This is another sample that I've received in a Walmart Beauty Box before, and I wasn't really a fan the first time. This perfume features a blend of belladonna, incense, apricot, honey drops, orchid, and jasmin. I can't really put a finger on it, but this scent just isn't special, nor does it smell like anything special. I feel like this is the generic scent you smell while walking through the Walmart perfume isle. I am not a fan, and I really won't put this my perfume sample rotation. This is a pure miss for me. 

Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Clean Mint Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste

$3.48 - 4.3 oz    ($0.73 Value)

Yeah! I love mini toothpaste samples, because they make the perfect travel product. Also, this is a brand that I would never have tried out before in toothpaste, and I really like it. I wish this offered whitening, because I am a chronic coffee drinker, and my teeth always have a brown tint after a day of drinking, but I see they have that option in their other products. I really enjoyed this sample, and will definitely bring it with me on the next trip. 

NIVEA In-Shower Cocoa Butter Body Lotion

$5.99 - 13.5 fl oz    ($0.14 Value)

This is another product that I've sampled before, but not in a Walmart Beauty Box. During the winter, I spend at least five minutes after each shower applying body lotion to my skin so it doesn't itch or feel super dry. This is the first time I've used the cocoa butter scented product, and it reminds me exactly of the regular lotion. I love this product because it is so simple to apply, and also super quick, which saves me so much time in the end. I really like this product, but I don't think I would consider purchasing the full size product until the winter dryness sets in. 

Goody Slide Proof Soft Touch Silicone Elastics

$4.82 - 8 elastics    (Full Size!)

Again, I've sampled this product before, and they have already been added to the hair tie rotation. When I workout, I hate how my ponytail falls, and it takes away from giving the workout my all. I often try to keep my head still to try to prevent my hair from falling down. These non-slip silicone elastics work really well and keep my hair in place. I wouldn't really wear these for any other reason than working out because they aren't really cute, and the little silicone bits do break off into your hair. I will just use them for the reason intended and mix these into my rotation as well. 

Overall, this season's box is just middle of the road. There were a lot of travel size basics that would be great to take with my on trips. Also, there were a few new products that I've never tried before that could easily become everyday gems for me. I am a little bummed about not having a makeup product this month, and there were some duplicates, but overall, everything will get used. This box has a value of $14.58, which isn't the best, but since this only cost $5, I am alright with that value. I think this isn't the most exciting box, but I do like the practical items, and I really can't wait to see what else they have in store. 

If you would like to try Walmart Beauty Box for yourself, just click here. It is a fun treat at a really cheap price. 

Birchbox The Acne Fix-It Kit Review

Most of the Birchbox kits are appealing, and I often window shop, but when I saw this kit, I knew it had to be mine. I have had an issue with acne the last few years of my life, and I feel like I am way too old to have breakouts. Acne also becomes worse when I am working out more, and it's a choice that I have to make between being fit and having clear skin. I've tried so many products, too, but nothing really cuts it. I am hoping that this kit will help me on my way to clearer skin and much less childish acne. 

First of all, they sent the items in the wrong box. I was secretly hoping that they sent me the wrong kit that I would be able to keep for free, but instead only the box was wrong. I don't really mind this at all since I recycle these boxes, but it did throw me off a little. These kits always come with an itemized card too. This one is really cool, too. They list the products in the order they should be used and deeply explain how they help, how often, and what time of the day to use. This is extremely helpful for me, because I often confuse the order of application, but also I am excited to see that these can all be used together for the perfect clearing combination. 

Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser

$22.50 - 5 fl oz    ($4.50 Value)

I love this brand, so I am already excited to try another. This scrub was creamy with light scrubbing beads that made my face feel especially clean. It also didn't dry out my skin, just like it claims. This is the first product you use in the routine, which completely cleans your face and leaves you with a fresh palette for acne fighting products. I am a fan of this deep cleaning, natural product, and would definitely use it outside of this acne fighting routine. 

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant 

$28.00 - 4 oz    ($7.00 Value)

This is the first product I've ever received from Paula's Choice, and I am truly excited to finally have one of their products. Paula's Choice is a website and product line that rates products on how good they are for your skin. I like to check this page out before purchasing a really expensive product to see if it is worth it, or products I've received in subscription boxes. Since this is from their line, I know it is good for my skin, and I also know it's got to work. This goes on first after cleansing, so second in the routine, and acts like a toner. This product eliminates impurities and unclogs pores to reveal smooth, even, glowing skin. I like this product, and my face glowed even after one use. 

Balance Me Congested Skin Serum 

$30.00 - 15 ml    ($14.00 Value)

I've actually tried this sample before, and just like the first time, I am pretty bummed with the sample size. The tube is probably only a third full, which means you don't really get a whole lot of uses. This is used third in the routine, and you should apply after the liquid exfoliant/toner. This went on smoothly, but left a weird film on my face, which didn't leave my face feeling clean any longer, but since it fights blemishes, refines pores, and balances skin without drying. I can totally get down with that. I also like that this is made with mostly natural ingredients, so I feel good about rubbing it on my skin. 

Juice Beauty Oil-Free Moisturizer

$28.00 - 2 fl oz    ($3.64 Value)

Juice Beauty is another brand that I've grown to love. Their products are also mostly natural, and they really put skin first, which is a must with a skin product line. This moisturizer is oil free, and brightens, soothes, renews, and protects your skin without clogging pores. It also has SPF, so I can wear this as an everyday day lotion without having to apply sunscreen on top. This does feel and smell a little like your regular SPF, but it is highly hydrating and doesn't leave a film on your face. I like this product, and I am glad it is a part of the routine. 

Evologie Intensive Blemish Serum

$35.00 - 0.5 fl oz    ($23.10 Value)

This isn't exactly a part of the routine, but more of a spot treatment. This serum is for placing directly on new acne or acne scars, and it penetrates the skin to eliminate the bacteria, dirt, and oil trapped within. This serum is much like a serum and is a watering cream gel. I placed this onto of a zit directly, and it lost it's redness almost immediately. I've never heard of this brand or heart of this product, but now that it's on my radar, I can definitely see myself purchasing this in the future. I also like how this bottle alone will last me forever. I might not have to buy it again anytime soon.  

(MALIN+GOETZ) clarifying clay mask

$48.00 - 3.4 fl oz    ($7.06 Value)

This may be my absolute favorite product in the routine since I absolutely love clay masks, and this brand is another one of my favorites. This mask is to be used once or twice a week after cleansing your face to get a deep clean that will also combat oiliness and blemishes. The mask does dry pretty quickly, which also dries out your face a little, but after going through the rest of the routine, my face felt plenty moisturized. I feel like the dryness also dried out all of my acne. This mask is pretty amazing, and I am glad I had a chance to try it out. 

Overall, I am so super happy with this box. I struggle with acne, and I feel like many of my usual products work to clear it, and sometimes I feel like they could be making it worse. I am a fan of this kit, because it is everything you need to take care of that acne, but it also tells you how, when, and where to use each one. This is as simple as it gets. Also, I only paid $20 for this kit, and it has a value of about $59.30. That is practically three times the amount. There are so many great products in here with a great value, plus they work, so I couldn't be happier.  This is definitely a kit worth the price. 

If you would like to purchase this kit for yourself, just click here. This is the perfect collection of products that will keep your face clear and blemish free. 

Ipsy Glam Bag June 2016 Review - Rebel Rebel

Yea! My Ipsy Glambag has arrived for the month of June, and I can't wait to see what is inside. Ipsy is a monthly subscription box that delivers at least five full size and sample size beauty products for $10 a month. They usually have an huge value, and the best part, they come in a cute makeup bag that goes along with the theme. Ipsy isn't my favorite subscription box, but once in a while I find products that I really love, and it's a great way to build my makeup collection.

This month's theme is Rebel Rebel. It is all about hitting the streets with style and your brave signature look. Instead of being a part of the crowd, these products will help you color outside of the lines and be your own rebel. This theme is just not for me, because I like classic looks and minimal makeup. I guess I could use a loud lipstick or more color once in a while, so maybe this will help me break outside of the box.

Cake Beauty Delectable Everything Balm

$16.00 - 0.7 fl oz    ($5.71 Value) 

This everything balm can really be used for anything, and that includes split ends, dark circles, taming brows, cuticles, cracks, bug bites, lips, and cheekbones. Ipsy even recommends adding it to makeup for a pink hue or to lotion for an allover body shimmer. This pink gloss would be too much to put in most places, but I could totally see myself wearing it on my lips. This product looks great on paper, but honestly, it just isn't for me. 

Crown Brush Blush! Bronze!! Illuminate!!! Palette

$19.99 - 0.78 oz    ($3.59 Value)

When I first grabbed this out of the bag, I thought these colors were a little adolescent, and they definitely remind me of something I had in middle school. Ipsy recommend swirly these all together for a highlighter, blush, and bronzer combo. Sometimes, let's be real, most of the time, I don't like to or have the time to put on bronzer, blush, and a highlighter, so this trio lets me do it all at once. These colors aren't the absolute best for my skin, but they are nice. The pink is a little too bright for what I'm used to, but at least it will help me step outside the box. This may be my favorite product from this month's box. 

Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Fireball

$19.00 - 1.5 g    ($2.53 Value)

Urban Decay is such a loved brand, but besides they mascara, I've never been a true fan. At first, I thought this was a larger sample that I could put into one of those magnetic palettes, but the sample is actually closer to the size of a penny. I do like this color, though, and it is a mixture of peach and pink. This isn't normally a color I would wear either, so it does go along with the theme. I could see myself making this color sweet to a wedding or making it edgy with some other bright colors. I am excited to try this out. 

Formula X Nail Polish in Wingwoman

$10.50 - 0.4 oz    ($3.41 Value)

I already own a few nail polishes from this line, and this electric red is a great addition to my nail color collection. I like how this color is a take on the classic with a summer punch. In one light it look like your normal red, but in the summer sun, this looks like a bright neon pink. I don't mind that this is a small bottle, because I have never gone through an entire bottle of nail polish. Also, it makes it nice to throw into your travel bag for touch ups while on the go. This is a fun and nice sample.  

Be a Bombshell Pout Potion in Secret

$14.00 - 0.8 oz    ($4.90 Value)

Jeeze. This color is just not for me. I really don't like any mauves because they remind me of my mom and age me. The last thing that I want is to look older than I am. I do like how long this lasts, though, and the formula doesn't dry out your lips like liquid lipsticks normally do. Also, this is the full size product, but it is the perfect size for me. Anything bigger would be difficult to throw in your clutch for touch ups. This color isn't for me, but again, I do like the formula. Oh, well. 

Overall, this bag was kinda a miss for me. They are normally middle of the road with some major wins, but there isn't a single product that I absolutely love, and a few I just won't use. I do like the nail polish and the three tone bronzer, but I won't grab for these first. The eyeshadow is different than what I normally wear, and I am excited to try it out, but the packaging just sucks. I will pass off the everything balm and the liquid lipstick to a friend or sister. This month has a value of $20.14, which also really sucks. I've had bags worth up to $80, and this doesn't even come close. Also, there wasn't a singe full size product in this bag. I think Ipsy has kinda fallen off their mark for me, so hopefully the next one will be a winner. 

If you would like to try Ipsy for yourself, just click here. It is a great way to to discover new products and brand, but also build up your makeup collection.

Birchbox June 2016 Review - Everyday Magic

Yea, my Birchbox has finally arrived for the month of June, and I am so excited. It came a little late this month, so that makes it extra special now that it arrived. Birchbox is a monthly subscription box that delivers at least five sample size beauty products curated especially for you and delivered to your door for only $10 a month. Also, they have a point system that allows you to purchase full size products that you love for free or with a discount depending on how much you have saved up. I often love what is inside, so I can't wait to see what is in store for me this month.

This month's theme is Everyday Magic. The products this month will be easy fixes or magical products that can slightly alter or significantly improve your look. I am all about easy fixes, since I really don't care to spend too much time on my morning routine, and I often have to take my look from work to bar pretty quickly. I hope these products will be great additions to my beauty routine, and I find that magical product that I can no longer live without. 

L'Artisan Rose Privée Eau de Parfum

$120.00 - 50 ml    ($3.60 Value)

I love receiving perfume samples in my boxes, because I prefer to switch up my scent daily, and I have yet to find one that I could wear every single day. I've been able to sample a scent from their line in the past and I remember liking it a lot more than I thought. This, on the other hand, is not my favorite. It mixes rose, magnolia, carnation, violet, basil, mandarin, and musk to create a really flowery scent. I prefer woodsy and citrus to this super sweet musk. I might wear it once in a while, but this will mostly sit in the bottom of my bag.

PARLOR by Jeff Chastain Moisturizing & Repairing Shampoo

$22.00 - 8 fl oz    ($2.75 Value)

This is the second time I've sampled shampoo from his line, and about the fourth time I've sample one of his products. First off, I want to say this smells absolutely amazing. I don't know a single product that smells better. This also stays in my hair all day, so I get glimpses of the scent every once in a while. I didn't really notice it add too much moisture to my hair, but it did feel softer, look shinier, and much less frizzy. I really like this shampoo, and I will use this sample to the very last drop. Too bad it isn't any bigger. 

Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream

$49.00 - 5 fl oz    ($4.90 Value)

In the description, it states that this cream is used by the likes of Jennifer Lopez and plenty other popstars. I can totally understand why. This smells so good, and I even went without perfume the day used this. This does also create a super shine just as the product says. I don't really have thick hair that needs managed as the product suggests, but I could definitely use this as a leave in conditioner after I dye my hair or need to give my hair some extra love. I really like this moisturizing cream and would purchase it over and over if it weren't too expensive.

NUXE Reve de Miel Facial Cleansing and Make-Up Removing Gel

$19.00 - 6.7 fl oz    ($1.42 Value)

This is more of a practical product then something that I am excited to see in this box, but it is something that I will definitely use. This cleanser is a all-in-one makeup, oil, and dirt remover, which is always a plus. I hate having to use two different cleansers to completely remove everything from my face. Also, this smells totally unique and clean with a mixture of honey and oil. I really like this sample, and it will last me quite a while, but I don't think I'd purchase the full size product, because it is a little expensive for something that I don't absolutely love. 

Benefit Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel in Light

$24.00 - 0.1 oz    ($7.20 Value)

OMG! This is the best beauty product I have ever used, and I can't believe how well it works. I have normal thinness eyebrows, and I mostly like them, but they are super blond, so they don't show up in pictures that well. Also, they have two different shapes, so when I really want to do it up, I have to reshape. This product magically makes them appear more full and perfectly shaped without making it look unnatural. Also, this color somehow matches my natural color almost perfectly, and the tad darker color is perfect for helping define them. I absolutely love this product and will have to purchase the full size product when I go through this sample. Hands down, the best!!!

Overall, I am pretty happy with this month's box. A lot of the products are pretty practical, which means a box that I will use, but not exactly an exciting one. I love that brow gel so freaking much, and the shampoo is great too. I will easily go through that face wash, and the hair cream will be absolutely perfect to use on my ends, and boy does it smell great. The only thing I don't really like, nor will I really use is the perfume. This month's box has a value of $19.87, which isn't really that great for a $10 box, but since I love most of the samples I am alright with that amount. I hope the next box has a little more value, though. 

If you would like to try Birchbox for yourself, just click here. I really enjoy this box, and I always discover new products and brand that I absolutely love.

BoxyCharm June 2016 Review - Girls Just Wanna Have Sun

Yes! My BoxyCharm box has arrived for the month of June, and I am dying to get my hands on one of the spoilers. BoxyCharm is a monthly beauty subscription box that delivers at least five full size products to your door for only $21 a month. This usually has some great products that are brand new and noteworthy, plus the value is usually over $100. I love this box, and it is one of my absolute favorites, so it is only fitting that I cannot wait to see what is inside. 

This month's theme is "Girls Just Wanna Have Sun." I think BoxyCharm has the most clever and cute themes, and surprisingly the products go along with the theme quite well. I think this month will be full of products that will get us ready for summer wether it be SPF makeup, sweat proof products, or light and bright makeup. I am hoping for a body scrub to get my skin ready for less fabric or maybe a new bronzer. I just can't wait to see what they all could be.

Cougar Beauty Mineral Face & Body Shimmer 

$19.96 - 0.14 oz

I usually try to avoid shimmer on my face and body besides my eyelids, so already this product is just not for me. I did give it a try, though, and I am pretty impressed with the quality. The shimmer is bronze, so it blends in with your skin and creates a real shimmer instead of the appearance of glitter. At first i didn't think this was a product for me, but I'm glad I got the chance to try it out, because I really like everything about it. The only problem is, I am not sure how much I would wear it. 

Farmacy Hydrating Coconut Brightening Gel Mask 

$24.00 - 3 masks

I am super pumped about these face masks. I am already aware of the superpower of coconut oil, so these already seem amazing.This mask instantly hydrates and restores the skin to its natural balance all while evening skin tone and improving your overall clarity. I absolutely loved this product. I felt like my face was glowing after one use, and I could feel the added hydration. Also, since this is a three pack, I don't feel bad using this every once in a while. I love this added product, and the brand is also moving up on my favorites list. BoxyCharm gets it right again and again. 

Girlactik Beauty Precise Marker Liner in Black Noir

$20.00 - 0.041 fl oz

I receive so many eyeliners in my subscription boxes that I can never get excited about them anymore. Also, these liquid liners are difficult to apply for a moderate makeup wearer, since you really have to have a steady hand. I do think the color is nice, though, and it is long lasting. So much so, I had a difficult time removing it. This isn't my favorite product in the box, but it is something I will use eventually. It might also make a gift to one of my sisters or friends. Also, since it is full size, it really adds to the value of the box.  

LVX Nail Lacquer in Lush

$18.00 - 0.5 oz

BoxyCharm sent us a mint nail polish in the last month's box, so I am a little bummed to see another nail polish back to back, but this nail polish is so much better than the last. This grey slate, lavender is totally my style with a little rough and a little sweet look. This nail polish was pretty long lasting on my toes, too. The only complaint, this isn't really a summer color. I would expect this more during early spring or early fall. But, who says I can't just wait until then to wear. I really like this color, and this formula is really nice too. 

Ofra Cosmetics Oil Control Pressed Powder

$39.95 - 10 g

This product could not come at a better time. I have been struggling with a greasy face for the last few months, and I've tried so many products to try to get rid of the shine. This product is a little pricey, so I am glad I didn't have to pay full price, and I hear rave reviews. Makeup artists use this product for TV personalities or on set for talent onscreen. At first, I applied way too much, and it turned my face a little white. Now that I know it doesn't take a lot to cover my face, I know to use a lighter hand. This also works so well, and I didn't notice a greasy face, even at the end of the work day. I hope this lasts forever, though, because it is a little too pricey to repurchase. 

Overall, I am really happy with this box. I rarely dislike my BoxyCharm, though. I am in love with that oil control pressed powder and the face masks, and they will be used up by me right away. I like that nail polish and body shimmer too. The eyeliner isn't too exciting, but I will use it eventually. This box has a value of $121.91. That is absolutely crazy since I only spent $21 on the box. I love this box and the full size products, and the value is just icing on the cake. I can't wait to see what is in store for me next month. 

If you would like to try BoxyCharm for yourself, just click here. This subscription box has the best value, and the products are always amazing, so it would be a great gift for you or a friend.