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APRIL BEAUTY SHOWERS

 

Holy Moly!

Have you seen this month’s Boxycharm? Once I opened mine up, I immediately gravitated towards the 3-Piece beauty sponge set by PÜR Cosmetics. I can’t remember the last time I tried any sponge that wasn’t a Beauty Blender so I was excited to put something new to the test. I tried all 3 to see if they had anything different about them but they were all the same and I’m glad since I really enjoyed using them. They are a LOT denser then a Beauty Blender and have a smoother surface which I really enjoyed. The heavy sponge gives off a very cooling effect when dabbing it against your face and best of all, it applies my makeup fabulously.

Then we also got Rodeo Drive Highlighter by Ofra Cosmetics! Like, WHAT?! I never tried any of their highlighters before but had heard amazing things about them and now I see why. First of all, I’ve never known such good formula before and it took this highlighter for me to see that. I still love all my other highlighters for the shades and the glow but this is the smoothest one for an airbrushed look. Best of all, it also happens to smell super expensive, just like if it were Chanel or YSL.

We have another HAIRGURT product in the same scent as the last, Strawberry Banana. This time it’s a shampoo instead of a hair mask, which btw, I didn’t really end up liking. However,  I feel like this is going to be different & I can imagine it now. I’m not sure how I feel about the scent yet, it’s sweet and I don’t hate it but it's also not my favorite.

Next we have a Lipgloss by Cargo Cosmetics in the shade Umbria which is a shimmery bronze gold color. I didn’t want to open it and swatch it because I already knew I was giving that product away. I don’t really use that shade often so I rather give this one away to someone who will enjoy this gloss that I’m sure is amazing.

Lastly, we received this 16 Color Pro Concealer Palette by Measurable Difference. The formula is very creamy with light coverage. This palette will suit more medium to deep skin tones and includes some correcting shades for blue undertones. I’ve only swatched a few shades but haven’t really tested it out on my face yet to give a better review. Overall I’m very pleased with this month’s box and was put on to a few new things!

 

Total value of these products, $117.

By Miryam | NYC Makeup Tonight Instructor

Doctor's Orders

This post is exactly why I love Boxycharm so much! One of the items included in my last box was the Dr. Brandt Microdermabrasion Age Defying Exfoliator which retails for $79! This was perfect timing since I was actually in need of a new exfoliator and I LOVE trying out new skincare. The directions say to use no more then once or twice a week, and I found that for my skin, once a week is enough. I used it as both a soft cleanser and a rough one, depending on the pressure you’re applying as you scrub your face, which I thought was awesome. This exfoliant removes of all my dead skin cells leaving my skin feeling flawless without repercussion. Afterwards, I do recommend moisturizing to bring that back into the skin. The price and amount of product is worth it for a little luxurious skin investment.

https://www.drbrandtskincare.com/products/dr-brandt-microdermabrasion

By Miryam | NYC Makeup Tonight Instructor

MONTHLY CHARM

My #1 Beauty Subscription hands down is Boxycharm. Every month I share my new box on Instagram (@glossythings) and wish I could go on and on about it...so I decided now that I’m blogging I’m going to share my monthly boxes here as well and not feel bad about getting too into detail about all the products! Here goes... for $21 a month you are getting 4-5 FULL size beauty products!!! It’s so ideal for me because I get to really try out a product and test it out, plus it’s nice that I get to add to my collection for such a bargain! The best part is they work with some amazing brands and most of them are very well known such as Tarte, Make-up Geek, Ofra, Luxie and many more. Another bonus is that unlike other beauty subscriptions I’ve signed up for in the past, you can even receive eye shadow palettes, brushes/brush sets, and hair masks!  Just talking about it is getting me excited for my June box to arrive!!!!

By Miryam | NYC Makeup Tonight Instructor

HOORAY FOR MAY!

 My MAY BoxyCharm box has arrived!!! Isn’t she gorgeous? So I’m already most excited about the Makeup Geek blush in ‘XOXO' because the blushes are not even available yet! It makes me feel so VIP! Next, I’m crazy to try The BrowGal brow gel in clear which arrived with perfect timing since I just ran out of my current one. Tonya Crooks is a known Eyebrow artist in Los Angeles, so we are super happy for her for the launch of this product. The packaging is sleek and edgy, so hopefully the product will feel the same way. I also got a cute Ella + Mila nail polish in ‘Pistache’ that also happens to be vegan & cruelty free - bonus! This brand is unheard for me, but I can see these becoming popular very quickly. We also got a Pur Double Ego Dual Ended Eyeliner in ‘Queensland’ that looks so amazing because one side is a liquid eyeliner and the other is a retractable pencil. I just wish I would have received a black one since I have so many in this color for some reason and not enough black, but that's my personal problem I guess.

The color was just right with the collaboration Boxycharm did with Starlooks on an ultra longer lip pencil in ‘Charmed’ which is a gorgeous nude! Lastly I got a Catherine Malandrino Romance de Provence deluxe perfume sample that doesn’t have the best packaging and the smell is too sweet for my liking, but I am sure some will love it. Also the perfume sample is a bonus gift, not one of the 5 promised items. Overall I would consider this one of the best boxes I've received so far from  - do they spoil us or what!? Enjoy Charmers!

 

By Miryam | NYC Makeup Tonight Instructor

BLINKING GOOD BLINC BLACK LASH PRIMER!

I have previously received a Blinc Mascara in a past Boxycharm and loved the tube packaging. However, I was never able to really try it before my mom decided she wanted to keep it for herself! Snooze you lose right?! For this month’s Boxycharm, I received another Blinc product and this time it was a Black Lash Primer for Jet Black Volume! My first impression was that I loved the fact that it was a BLACK primer. The white ones never really caught my eye because I always thought a white base would dull my black mascara. The wand is like a narrow comb so its easy to get to the base of your lashes. After letting the primer dry, I used my Doucce Punk Volumizing mascara and I instantly noticed that my lashes looked longer then they would if I used my mascara on its own. However, aside from the length it really did make my mascara JET black color wise. Although I didn’t notice any extra volume I can’t complain about the extra length!