I just finished listening to a book about serial killers and how they are generally charismatic, seemingly normal people who wouldn’t ever be suspected of serial killing. This disturbs me and yet I am fascinated by serial killers – why, I don’t get it. They are terrible people and yet they are household names – well some of them are anyway but I know very few victims. It is bizarre to me that they aren’t just convicted and disappear, they live on through books, movies, documentaries – what is this fascination that we have with something so monstrous? Good news though, the neighbors in back of me who were digging that giant hole – they just installed a pool 😛 But we literally have 10,000 lakes in Minnesota so this is still pretty heinous – you don’t need a pool here. At least they weren’t serial killing though, unless the pool was just a front for pouring concrete – they do seem awfully normal and who needs a pool in MN? Dun, dun, dun…
This will be my last BoxyCharm – yes, it is true and I have a couple of reasons as to why. First, while I think getting a box with full-sized products for $21 is a tremendous value, I just don’t need a bunch of full-sized products that I may or may not use. With samples, I can get 1-2 uses and then determine if I like it or not without committing to anything. Yup – I am making a case for samples. Second, this is my fourth box and I have received a completely busted item in 3 of the boxes that I have received. I assumed that I would be given a replacement since this sub-box is a tad more expensive than other subscription boxes but no dice. The response that I have received from their CS team on the two previous occasions was that they would try to include a replacement item with my next box but it was unlikely that it would be the same product. What? When I contacted Ipsy for a replacement shadow, it was shipped next day and it was the same item. I just don’t feel that this is great customer service not to mention, I never received a replacement item of any kind with my other boxes. Anyway, if you are just starting to get into makeup and are interested in full-sized products then this is a great value but be wary of how their CS team handles damaged items.
The theme this month was Cutey Pie and looking at this card, I could go for some cherry pie. Or any pie, I am a big fan of pie and it is almost fall – so, pie season! Here is that came in my box:
blinc Electric Eyes Eyeshadow Palette – This was the item that was completely crushed, it was a 5 pan palette of metallic shadows. I am assuming that they were pretty soft shadows, I tossed it already as it was just such a mess and could not even deal.
bareMinerals Invisible Light Translucent Powder Duo – This a baked setting powder duo, one pan is matte while the other is illuminating. These powders are very fine, I haven’t used them yet but they feel nice. I think that this is a fairly new release from them – maybe within the last year?
ColourPop Ultra Satin Lip – This will go to a friend, I don’t love their satin lippies (unpopular opinion) and the shade does not suit me.
Winky Lux Uni-Brow Universal Eyebrow Pencil – This has a really nice spoolie and I am excited to try the pencil, I don’t do a lot of brow pencils and enjoy getting new ones to try out. I love the packaging too, very artsy.
OFRA Cosmetics Body Illuminating Lotion – This will be another gift away, I don’t tend to take a chance on getting sunburned and probably wouldn’t have a chance to wear this.
That’s it – not a bad box but not enough to keep me subscribed! I am looking for a crafty sub-box so if you know any, let me know!
Thanks for stopping by ❤
I got a setting spray instead of the OFRA lotion. I also wasn’t a big fan of the shade I got; you can look at my recent boxycharm post to see it. Just not a color I prefer all the time! The July box was my first box and I was very happy with it, I might try it out a couple more times before I make my final opinion! I don’t always need 5 full size products every month, like you said
I will check it out! Agreed, it’s a lot of product to receive every month. I hope that you continue to enjoy it, it might be one of those things that I give another go on later on. I’m interested in some quarterly boxes, I think the less frequent delivery may be more manageable but we’ll see. Thanks for reading 😘
Ah thats gutting to hear about the palette! x
I was so bummed! I knew immediately when I opened the box, everything was coated in shadow 😦
That sucks! I would have been heartbroken!
Makeup and serial killers, together at last! lol
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Well, ya’ know 😂
Those setting powders look really nice! xx, Britta & Carli from http://twinspiration.co/
Yea!! I’m excited to try and report back 😘
You and I seem to think about serial killers often. (Your neighbors are probably serial killers.) That’s so sad about the palette, I would have been devastated! Hope you find a great crafty box, I want to see that!
Hahaha 😂 It’s safer ti suspect everyone, I think they are – nobody has a pool in MN!! Such a bummer, I had to give up but hoping to find a fun ctaft box! I’ll keep you posted 😊
I would agree. Can’t wait!!! 😀
love the details! the colourpop lip matte color looks really nice x