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November Boxycharm Natasha Denona Peak palette swatches

by mybeautyaddictions November 18, 2020

November Boxycharm & Natasha Denona Peak palette swatches

I was really hoping to get this one in my Boxycharm and fortunately I did!
Although I wish it had one more shimmer, I can appreciate the beauty of these mattes and how well they go with the one shimmer that’s included.
I feel like these shades perform just like the other ND palettes I have. The mattes blend very nicely and are vibrant, and the shimmer is very eye catching and sticks well to my eye.

Here are some swatches on fair/very light skin:

Natasha Denona Peak palette swatches

❓Did you get this palette and like it, or are you sick of eyeshadow palettes by now? 😆 Let me know ❤️

November 18, 2020 0 comment

BoxyCharm Reviews Swatches

BOXYCHARM MAY 2020

by mybeautyaddictions May 16, 2020

written by mybeautyaddictions

BOXYCHARM MAY 2020

I received my box a few days ago and have been testing out the products I got!
It contains:

Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Pads
Jouer High Pigment lip gloss in “Sunset”
Trestique Cover + Conceal crayon in “Bisque”
Ace Beaute Eyeshadow Duo in “Cotton Candy” and “Iced latte”
Tarte Micellar Magic cleanser

Ace Beaute eyeshadow duo in “Cotton Candy” and “Iced Latte”

The Elemis pads were my choice item. There are 60 pads and they’re nice and saturated. They give my skin a beautiful smooth texture with gentle exfoliation.
The Jouer lip gloss feels like a shiny liquid lipstick and the shade is beautiful, although slightly too pale for my taste as I like medium toned lipstick shades on me, and this is quite light. I’ll still use it.
✖️The Trestique concealer is double ended (one end has a sponge) and is excellent for taking everywhere. The texture is beautiful and skin-like, and this is an amazing tool for concealing around your eyebrows and making them pop in a hurry. The problem is I’m fair skinned and the shade I was sent is too dark.
The Ace Beautè shadow duo is incredible. It’s so highly pigmented, buttery to the touch, vibrant and beautiful! I love the colours too.
➖The Tarte micellar water has amazing packaging, and works OK, however it doesn’t remove my makeup as well as other micellar waters.

Swatches – Jouer lip gloss “Sunset”, Ace Beaute eyeshadow “Cotton Candy & Iced Latte”, Trestique concealer crayon in “Bisque”

✅Overall, for $26, this is a really good value. If I had received my shade match for the concealer, I would have been quite happy with this box. However, it still was worth the money for me.
❔What do you think of the box I got? Did you get something different?
🌸I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend! ❤️

May 16, 2020 0 comment

BoxyCharm Reviews Skincare

BOXYCHARM FEBRUARY 2020

by mybeautyaddictions February 16, 2020

written by mybeautyaddictions

BOXYCHARM FEBRUARY 2020

I’ve had my box for over a week now.
It contains:

Amika Supernova Moisture & Shine hair cream
Kate Sommerville Bio-Mimicking Peptides Serum (this was my choice this month)
Luxie Beauty Complete Sponge Set
Royal Langnickel Moda Pro Eye brush set
Pur Cosmetics 4-in-1 Correcting Primer

I have to admit I wasn’t wowed by my box this month. The Amika hair cream is nice, but I won’t be using with my curly/wavy hair.

The Luxie sponges are a cool concept, but they really are too rigid/hard for my taste, as I like my sponges to be softer.

The Pur primer is also OK, but I have so many face primers I really didn’t need another one. JUNE 2020 UPDATE: I actually have really come to enjoy this primer over the past few months, and can say that it does help moisturize my dry skin and prep it for a smoother foundation application, without feeling tacky or leaving any residue on the surface of my skin. It sinks in beautifully after a minute or two of application. However I do still need to apply a face cream on before using the primer, because my dry skin needs to much moisture and this primer is not heavy enough on its own.

The Kate Sommerville peptide serum was my pick this month, and while it is pleasant to use, I noticed absolutely no difference on my skin from using it.

The only item in my box I legitimately really like is the Moda Pro eye brush set. They’re soft and dense and have great shapes for any eye look.

I really hope next month will be better!

❓Did you get the same items I got? What did you think of this box?

February 16, 2020 0 comment

BoxyCharm Cheeks Reviews Swatches

Farsali – Jelly Beam highlighter

by mybeautyaddictions August 28, 2019

written by mybeautyaddictions

Farsali – Jelly Beam highlighter in “Glowup”

I rarely post about disappointments, because I rather talk about products I do enjoy. However, I thought I’d post about this one in case it helps someone with similar taste to mine.

At first sight, this is a truly stunning highlighter. The jelly substance gives it a LOT of bang for each tiny drop, and is also super fun to play with.

The reason I don’t like this: it’s glittery. It applies beautifully, but it gives me a beam of microglitter all over my cheeks. It is very unnatural if you prefer a more believable highlight, like me.

You can see this better in the swatch I took in direct sunlight, but it’s still hard to see in photos.

Farsali Jelly Beam swatch

I tried to use it as an eyeshadow (because I really wanted to make it work) but it’s not pigmented at all on the eyelid, and simply looked like a cast of tiny specks of glitter over my eye.

IN CONCLUSION: This is a beautiful product that will last you forever, and you will love it if you don’t mind microglitter.
If you don’t like shiny little flecks, I would recommend you pass. I decluttered this from my collection the other day (with a heavy heart ?)

August 28, 2019 0 comment

BoxyCharm Reviews Swatches

Butter London – Natural Goddess palette swatches

by mybeautyaddictions July 13, 2019

written by mybeautyaddictions

Butter London – Natural Goddess palette review and swatches

This was in my July Boxycharm and as most people, I was super excited for it!
I don’t think I ever owned a Butter London palette before, and it did not disappoint! ?

Here are some swatches:

Butter London Natural Goddess swatches on fair skin

All these shadows go on easily and blend well for me (especially surprising with the dark brown matte, as that shade tends to be difficult with many formulas)
They’re all pigmented and very easy to work with.
Soft, pretty colours that are easy to wear, at least with my brown eyes.
The only drawback for me is that there’s not a medium matte brown.

Overall, this palette has met my expectations and I’m very happy to have it in my (ever-growing) collection.

❓Did you get this month’s Boxy? What do you think of this palette?

July 13, 2019 0 comment

BoxyCharm Cheeks Reviews Swatches Tarte

Tarte Pro Glow & Blush vol. 3 Review & Swatches

by mybeautyaddictions June 24, 2019

written by mybeautyaddictions

Tarte Pro Glow & Blush vol. 3

I received this palette as part of my June Boxycharm subscription, and I’ve been very pleasantly surprised!

Tarte Pro Glow and Blush vol 3

I’m normally not a big fan of face palettes, as normally I only end up using a couple of colours.

I can actually use most of these, (all if I’m careful with my application).
I really like how one row has the cooler tones and the other row the warmer ones.
They blend easily on my face and are buildable (I tap excess off my brush every time to make sure I can control my application better because I’m TERRIBLE at being precise with blushes and bronzers, and this helps greatly)
I love that it contains both a matte warm bronzer, and a cooler toned shimmery one with a golden reflection. It’s actually flattering, which I was surprised about because I’ve been running away from shimmery bronzers for years.
The first photo was taken in the shade, the last photo in direct sunlight. I had used a bit of self tanner before the swatches but the colours still look the same on me after my tan’s faded.

Tarte Pro Glow vol 3 swatches

❓Do you have difficulty finding face palettes where you like all the shades like me?
?I hope you’re having a wonderful Monday!

June 24, 2019 0 comment

BoxyCharm Skincare

BOXYLUXE JUNE 2019

by mybeautyaddictions June 17, 2019

written by mybeautyaddictions

BOXYLUXE JUNE 2019

This month’s box is so full of value!
I got pretty much everything I was hoping for, so I’m REALLY excited for this one.
That being said, a couple products weren’t as good as I expected.
My contents:

Dominique Cosmetics – Lemonade Lip Gloss in “Peach Tea” ($17 value)
Touch In Sol – “No Poreblem” prime essence ($23 value)
Trestique – “Good Vibes” mascara ($25 value)
Livingproof – Full Dry Volume Blast ($29 value)
PYT – hair Mini Turbo Hair-Dryer in purple ($85 value)
Farmacy – “Honeymoon Glow” serum ($58 value)
Tarte Cosmetics – Pro Glow Cheek palette vol. 3 ($45 value)
Dr Brandt – “Clean Biotic” cleanser ($35 value)
Skin&Co – “Truffle Therapy Radiant Dew” face mist ($35 value)

bea?Can you believe I paid about $50 for all this?
?The biggest hit in this box for me is the Farmacy serum. It tingles a bit at first, but it leaves my skin glowy and radiant!
?I also love the Living Proof volume spray, it gives me volume without being heavy or sticky or crunchy.
?I also really like the Tarte cheek palette, it has a good range of warm and cooler tones.
?The Trestique mascara disappointed me because I find the curler very awkward to use and it doesn’t work well for me. The mascara itself is pretty good but not amazing. Overall it’s too bulky and not worth it imo.
?The so-so item for me was the DC lip gloss. I know everyone else loves the smell but I honestly don’t love it (I find it like gone-off frosting) and there is zero pigmentation / colour – HOWEVER, it’s very moisturizing and comfortable.

❓What has been your favourite beauty box product you’ve gotten this month?
❤️I hope you had a wonderful Monday!

June 17, 2019 0 comment

BoxyCharm Reviews Swatches

Boxycharm May 2019 Review and Swatches

by mybeautyaddictions May 22, 2019

written by mybeautyaddictions

Boxycharm May 2019 Review and Swatches❤️

I’ve had this box for a few weeks now and have been using some of the contents!

Glamglow “GentleBubble” conditioning cleanser
Alamar Cosmetics Colorete Blush Trio in Fair/Light
Ciate London “Eye Lustre” cream eyeshadow in “Cupid”
Dose of Colors Liquid Matte Lipstick in “Berry Me”
Mellow Cosmetics Brow Definer

I included swatches on the 2nd photo where you can also see how the colour of the creme shadow compares to some popular Stila creme shadows.

Alamar Colorete Fair Swatches, Ciate Eye Lustre Cupid swatch

I was secretly hoping Boxycharm would send me a “Medium” blush palette by mistake because I like those colours better, but it didn’t happen…

I’m not a big fan of super orangey blush, but after using this palette it is wearable and looks alright on me.

The Ciate creme shadow is absolutely beautiful, and although I don’t wear glitter often, I can definitely see myself changing my mind because I haven’t experienced almost any fallout while testing this.
The Mellow brow definer is very similar to the ABH one, the difference being the Mellow one has two tones that compliment each other, drawing realistic multidimensional toned hairs with one stroke.
The Glamglow cleanser is very gentle and doesn’t strip my dry skin, but it doesn’t clean my mascara off very well so I use it mostly when I’m wearing minimal to no makeup.

❔Did you get a boxy this month? What variation did you get? I did enjoy this box but I’m extra excited for next month’s Luxe box!

If you enjoy my content and wish to sign up for Boxycharm during June, AND get a free Becca Undereye Primer, click here to use my referral link!

Boxycharm Becca Referral Gift

?How’s your Wednesday going? I hope you’re all doing great!?

May 22, 2019 0 comment

BoxyCharm

CIATÉ – Eye Lustre Glitter Creme Eyeshadow in Cupid

by mybeautyaddictions May 16, 2019

written by mybeautyaddictions

CIATÉ – Eye Lustre Glitter Creme Eyeshadow in Cupid

I just wanted to leave you with a cute portrait I took of this pretty girl ?
I received this in my Boxycharm and it’s so pretty, even for someone who’s not usually into glitter, I have to say it’s mesmerizing!
?The shade name is “Cupid”
This photo was taken in direct sunlight so it might appear slightly more purple-y than it does in regular light, but the sunlight sure does a great job at showcasing all the little sparkles!

If you enjoy my content and wish to sign up for Boxycharm, AND get a free Becca Undereye Primer (if you sign up during June), click here to use my referral link!

Thanks for looking! ?

May 16, 2019 0 comment

BoxyCharm Reviews Skincare

Boxycharm Skincare Box – Spring 2019 review

by mybeautyaddictions May 13, 2019

written by mybeautyaddictions

BOXYCHARM Limited Box: Skincare

I’m sure you’ve seen this box everywhere by now, but I just have to talk about how much I’m loving it!
At first I was going to pass on it because I wasn’t sure it was worth my money. But I tried a mini of the @elemis “Superfood Night Cream” and loved it so much I decided to jump on this box. And I’m so glad I did!
I love everything in it except for the Glow Recipe masks (because they give me an allergic reaction).

The Elemis cream is very nice and rich to use overnight, really works on my dry skin but doesn’t make it greasy either. I normally wake up to hydrated skin the next morning unless I slept on my face all night ?
The Caudalie Grape Water is an amazing super fine mist that is probably the most refreshing face mist I know in the market. I have to stop myself from using it constantly ☺️
The Glamglow Superserum is also very nice and leaves my skin looking great and healthy.
The Jade roller is surprisingly refreshing to use and quite relaxing, but it’s not as quick as using my hand so I don’t use it every day.

?Those are my favourites!

❔Did you get this box? Its cost was $49.99 for a claimed $340 value. Do you think it’s worth it? If you enjoy my content and wish to sign up for Boxycharm, AND get a free Becca Undereye Primer, click here to use my referral link!

Boxycharm Becca Referral Gift

?I had a crazy busy Monday! I hope you guys are having an amazing day!

May 13, 2019 0 comment

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