Boxyluxe is a bigger and better version of the regular Boxycharm  The projected total value of the box is at $300 ++ and contains at least 10 full sized products! The regular monthly subscription is $21. Check HERE to subscribe!



box. It is an upgrade of the regular box and only comes four-times a year - in September, December, March and June. An additional $28.99 is charged on top of the current monthly payment for these particular months.



This is the second release of of the Boxyluxe. The theme is very fitting of the holidays - "Tis the Seasun". It contains 8 full-sized beauty products plus a wristlet and a portable phone charger. 

Here are the items:



Luxie 
Rose Gold Complete Face Brush Set 
MSRP $65

This whole set of brush has everything you need to complete a beautiful flawless look! Brushes in the set are:
Luxie 201 Brow and Lash Spoolie
Luxie 221 Flat Definer Brush
Luxie 532 Round Top Blender
Luxie 522 Tapered Highlighting Brush
Luxie 160 Lip Brush
Luxie 680 Pro Precision Face Brush
Luxie 229 Tapered Blending Brush
Luxie 213 Eye Shading Brush


Tarte 
Glitter Lip Paint
MSRP $20

Very sheer with a multidimensional high shine finish. I love how it adds a little more sparkle to complete a holiday look!




Violet Voss
Pro HG Palette
MSRP $45

I love all the 20 shades of this palette! It's perfect for everyday look! 
This palette is also vegan and cruelty free. 


Spongelle
Body wash Infused Buffer
MSRP $20

Wow! $20 for a buffer? That is steep! 
This is why I love this subscription box. I get to try things that are normally I wouldn't purchase. It allows me to discover new things without making a dent on my budget.



Elemis
Pro Collagen Marine Cream 
MSRP $89

Contains seaweeds, Ginko biloba, rose and mimosa extracts. It works to moisturize the skin and iron out wrinkles. 



Wander Beauty 
Dusk to Dawn Blush & Highlight Palette
MSRP $26

This palette has three beautiful shades that works well together to create a seamless finish.


Grande Cosmetics
Gandemascara
MSRP $25

Buildable and water-resistant. This beautifully packaged mascara extremely lengthens and volumizes the lashes.



PYT
Mini Hair Straightener
MSRP $75

Love! Love! Love! How cute is this thing?! This mini tool can straighten, curl and even create waves! It reaches a maximum temperature of 400F so be careful!



Crimes of Beauty
Wristlet and Portable Charger
MSRP  $22

All in all, the total value of this box is $387! Amazing! Honestly, this box is my gift to myself this Christmas. I love everything in it! But - if I have to pick my favorite, then it would be the Spongelle bath sponge simply because I cannot wait to try and pamper my self with it. It is such a luxury product that I would love to indulge my self. 

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Boxy Charm is a monthly beauty subscription service. It features 4-5 full sized products. The cost of subscription is $21 and that already includes shipping. The value of the entire box is more than triple the amount of the subscription.  Brands included are more on the higher scale making this box one of the most inexpensive way to try fancy cosmetics and skincare items.

The theme this month is Goal Digger

As always, this month has 5 full sized items.

Here are the items in the box:


Here's a closer look:



ACE BEAUTE
Grandiose Palette
Retail: $24.99



COVER FX
Glitter Drops - Nova
Retail - $44



LASHAOLIC LASHES
Instaglam False Eyelashes
Retail: $14.99




LUXIE
Luminous Eye Set
Retail: $21


JONTEBLU
Glittering Star Eyeliner
Retail: $5

The total value of this month's box is $109.98! The Cover FX Glitter Drops covers almost half of the value of the box. My favorite item would be the Lashaholic Lashes - it looks really full, glamorous and very pretty! I cannot really pinpoint anything that I do not like since everything in the box is something that I would definitely use - specially this holiday season. 

The palette looks adorable too! I love the warm colors as well as the glittery ones.

I really think that the Goal Digger theme is on point with all the curated items. all products complement each other to create a complete look!

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make p:rem Hydrate Me

This intensive moisturizing cream contains Rubus Articus which works to tightly firm the skin as well as fight premature aging. It contains ceramides and several botanical oils which nourishes the skin. The formula of this cream sinks deep into the layer of the skin making the skin look plumper and more elastic.



One of the best things that I love about this is that it works as the perfect make up base. Most creams, when used under make up, turns out to be too oily throughout the day. The Hydrate Me cream sit well on the skin and allow foundation and powders to stay put. I do not usually use a face primer for my daily make up. I just use Hydrate Me as my base and I am good to go.


Aside from being a great daytime moisturizer, Hydrate Me also works well as an evening moisturizer. Remember, this cream is an anti-aging fighter so for me, I need all the help I can get! It layers well with other products. Note that it contains Citric Acid and Hyaluronic Acid so; be wary when layering this with products containing acid as its main ingredient.



Male p:rem Hydrate Me is free from parabens, sodium lauryl and laureth sulfates as well as synthetic dyes. It contains fragrance as one of its ingredients.
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Make P:rem Safe Me ReliefMoisture Cream

This amazing daily moisturizing cream only contains 12 ingredients and is EWG (Environmental Working Group) verified - which means that it is ok to use on sensitive skin including infants, babies and children.  Honestly, there are days when I just want to give my skin a break from all the products I use to try and test. What I like about Safe Me is its simple yet effective formula. This moisturizer sinks in deep into my skin without leaving any oily film. It hydrates my skin and gives it a very refreshing feeling. It also smells clean – it has a light citrusy scent from one of its ingredients, Bergamot oil (Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil).

Comes with a scoop to keep the contents germ and bacteria free.


The 12 ingredients of Safe Me Moisture Cream are:

Water, Glycerin, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Rubus Arcticus Callus Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate. 


Dense and very creamy yet easily absorbed by skin, leaving a fresh, silky finish without any oiliness.


This cream is designed and formulated to be used as an all-over the body moisturizer. So feel free to use it on your hands, elbows, knees – everywhere. 

So what makes this cream special?

Squalene is a tried and tested oil that has been used for many years in both healthcare and skincare. Squalene is a very effective emollient and natural anti-oxidant.  It is used to treat wounds and other skin problems. It also helps in preventing sun damage on the skin. Sun damage, as we all know, is the reason for premature aging.

A dedicated spot to write the date this jar was opened. 



All in all, if you are looking into nourishing your skin but apprehensive in experimenting with ingredients, Make P:rem Safe Me would be your best product to integrate in to your skin care routine.

For more information on Make P:rem Safe Me, check it out HERE.


Available on Amazon for $35.99 (comes in a set including travel size make p:rem and Whamisa products) 
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My skincare journey truly gets better with discovery and new found knowledge about ingredients and products available in the market. I have only started using sleeping mask a little less than a year. It is now one of my must have and must do part of my skincare routine – even on lazy days, I always make sure I put on a sleeping mask as the last step of my routine.


make p:rem Peel Me

Enter make p:rem Peel Me Sleeping pack. I am still in the process of learning what skincare ingredients do to the skin and this is the first time I delve on to Peel Me’s star ingredient - PHA.





What is PHA?

PHA or polyhydroxy acids are chemical exfoliants. It was discovered in the 90’s by Dr. Eugene Van Scott and Dr. Ruey Yu. They are the same people who discovered AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) earlier in their career.  It has been around for quite a while but due to patent and rights, not a lot of brands can afford to include this amazing ingredient in their products. Only now after the patent expired can it be readily be available in the mainstream market.

PHA, like any other acids, peels ad exfoliates the skin however; this particular one attracts water molecules which moisturizes the skin thus making it the perfect sealant to a skincare regimen.  PHA also prevents the weakening of the skin’s collagen and elastin. It repairs the surface of the skin making it look plumper and smoother. To top it all, PHA does not make the skin more sensitive to sun exposure. Unlike other acids, PHA makes the skin more tolerant of the sun. Caution though – that doesn’t mean ditching sunscreen!  

PHAs are safe for all types of skin. It can even be used by people with skin conditions such as eczema and rosacea. It is also an alternative to those who are sensitive to AHA.

Now, back to make p:rem Peel Me.



Similar to most sleeping packs, Peel Me is in a gel form but very lightweight and almost like water. It contains parfum, hence the light scent that is similar to alcohol. I apply it as the last step of my routine to seal off all the other products.

Beautiful light weight gel.

The jar comes with a good sized plastic spoon for scooping the gel like mask.

The jar has a dedicated space where you can write the date you opened. 
Peel Me is good to use one year after opening it. 

This exfoliant is not like the old-school peeling product where in your face literally peel-off and turn bright red. This works while you sleep. All the magic is done gently without any adverse effects.



What I love about this sleeping mask is the way it locks in moisture. This is very noticeable in morning after I wash my face. I noticed that my skin looks more vibrant and softer to the touch. I also noticed a more even skin tone.  My sunspots are lighter and the skin looks brighter.

make p:rem Peel Me is available on Amazon for 29.99.



I received this item courtesy of make p:rem via Credithink. All opinions are my own.

Other make p:rem products are also available on Amazon. 
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I tried the Miss De Gaspe dry mask that I got from the Beautycon LA event last summer. This sheet mask is the total opposite of the mask that we have all come to love and embrace because it’s dry…bone dry. However, with some science voodoo, it claims to moisturize and impart nutrients (and any other ingredients) to the skin. It uses a technology based on biomimetic lipids delivery system in which the ingredients are woven to the fabric of the mask. Body heat (and massage) activates and melts the ingredients which are slowly absorbed by the skin.


Now, with that smart explanation of what it is, I say – NO. I do not like it nor do I find it to work for me. 



First of all, the fit is small, it barely covered my chin. Width wise, it is ok since the fabric is designed to stretch and hook around the ears. The texture of the sheet mask is soft and not scratchy. I kept the mask on for 15 minutes (as instructed) and massaged my face while I have it on me.




When I removed the mask, I noticed that my skin has a very thin film of moisture but not enough to make it feel that it is hydrated. There is also no immediate improvement to the texture and appearance of  the skin. No brightening or plumping effect either. What I notice is that there are bits of shimmer on my skin similar to those body shimmer lotion. Weird. I am not into shimmers and I do not understand why a mask would impart specks of silvery glitters on the skin – maybe this is the ‘glow’ part of it.



With a price point of $32 EACH, this mask is just too steep for a cheapo like me. It is supposed to be used more that once – 3-5 times at least.  Uhm, my nose was sweating when I had the mask on so should I still put it back on the next day?


Just a thought too: It’s funny how the dry mask is being presented as a better alternative to the wet sheet mask.  Wet masks were described to be unhygienic, gross and too much of a hassle to use. Really? Why? I have been using wet masks for years with zero problems.

In case you are interested, Miss de Gaspe mask is available HERE.
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This vegan friendly and cruelty free sunscreen essence feels very light on the skin. It works to protect the skin against UVA and UVB rays. It is water based and can be used under and even over make-up. It also works for sensitive skin.

Available at Wishtrend 
Retail: $23.00

FORMULA

It is formulated with Niacimide which is known for its anti-aging and brightening properties. It also contains Hyaluronic acid for complete skin hydration. Sea Buckthorn Oil is also in it for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial components.

Scent wise, it contains Orange oil (Citrus Aurantium Dulcis) hence the citrusy scent upon application. The scent doesn’t linger, it immediately evaporates seconds after applying the sunscreen.
As always, Klairs doesn’t add any artificial ingredients in their formula. It also paraben free.

TO USE:

I use this sunscreen as the last step on my skincare routine. I apply a generous amount all over my face and neck 15 minutes before sun exposure. I also reapply (sparingly if I have make up and generously if I don’t) every after 3 hours.





MY THOUGHTS

What I like about this sunscreen is that:

1. It is not oily. The formula is very soft, lightweight and easily absorbed by the skin. Since it is water based, I do not feel like I am applying sunscreen at all.
2. The scent is clean and fresh. Typical generic and old fashion sunscreen smells like damn sunscreen. I don’t want to walk around smelling like Coppertone.
3. No white cast! Now, this is the best! Who wants to look like a ghost anyway?
4. It moisturizes my skin and it keeps it hydrated throughout the day!
5. I also love the brightening effect – which got better with continuous use.



For more information on KLAIRS Soft Airy UV Essence please visit Wishtrend.

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