Click here www.allform.com/alexandria for 20% off the sofa of your choice - plus free shipping within the US! Get cozy on your Allform Sofa lie Wren! Hey guys! Today we unbox 5 Boxycharms. Ipsy and Boxycharm merged a while back and now it seems like the two boxes are becoming more and more similar. Does this spell trouble for boxycharm or Ipsy? What do you think? Let me know! Love ya💖 ( I apologize for low energy during this video! When I filmed and edited it was simply exhausted so this is a more relaxing video lol)
If you need anyone to give all these eye masks to sign me up 👏 lolol I live in eye patches and it’s actually crazy how much different consistent use of them over my eye creams makes. Morning and night sometimes, TREAT YO SELF GURL
I remember when Boxycharm was *the* box to have- heck I remember when I was waitlisted for 5 months to get Ipsy, and I was so excited to finally get off the waitlist so I could start getting it. Now I'm just so underwhelmed by the contents of them, its just the same things over and over, and it just makes more sense to save your coin and use it towards a curated collection of what you *really* want. Its fine if you're brand new to makeup and don't have 30 mini mascaras and black eye liner, but if you have a modicum of experience, it's become pretty wasteful.
Same. The fact that the were amazing in the beginning was the reason I wanted the box now they are full of "cheap" quality makeup thats supposedly priced at over $40 an item 🙄not to mention I really hate that they include boxycharm branded items 🤦🏻♀️
And let's not overlook how shitty their customer service is. I bought a couple add ons, and they came fucked up. I ordered a K-beauty brand honey mask (I can go grab the pot if need be. I don't even know why I kept it) and it arrived exploded. Honey mask goo all over everything. In the same package was some Pur CC cream I ordered in Warm tan. They sent me Deep tan. I thought "maybe they just changed the name", and went to try it on.. I'm tan, but I am not pure cacao tan, which is what Deep Tan was. I contacted them and in order to get a refund or replacement, I needed to send back the original yellow envelope the two items came in. The same envelope covered in honey goo. I had pictures of it, but they "needed the bag for their investigation"... Seriously? You sent a fragile jar, with an apparently pressurized product in a plain yellow envelope, and you can't work out how it exploded in transport.... You sent the wrong color foundation, but including the envelope will help you look at your sales log? Mmmmmmm, k. But I think the final straw for me was when they sent me Grace and Stella "Energy drink for eyes" eye masks, and every packet in the box was dry with dehydrated eye masks. In the same box they also sent Ciate Color Flip eye Shadow, but it was out of date and you could see through the clear tube that the product was dehydrated and separated. Customer Service didn't even reply to that email (and good luck if you try to call them).. So that is at least 4 products I paid for that I can never use nor give away, and their Customer Service is atrocious.
That’s exactly how I feel and with the price increases I feel like the products are getting worse and not better. I love skincare but I have become overwhelmed by all the skin care. Im just saving my money now to use up my stash so I can finally purchase things I do want.
I was on the waait list for the original Boxycharm when it was only $19 (I think}, and I was so excited that they actually put palettes in their boxes❗
I have cancelled all of my Boxycharm boxes. I am thoroughly unsatisfied with how things have gone downhill, and the prices increasing for subpar service
@@Mollyrae0607 I believe the only “makeup” I received this month was one liquid lipstick lol. I went a few months in a row where the only makeup I got was some lip liner I believe
@@MariaGabrielle10 seriously I got the mascara she got but like I don’t even consider that makeup it’s been horrible. I tried to cancel before this month and they didn’t tell me I was being sent an email and also had to hit cancel on that email even though I hit cancel twice on the site so I got charged,m. Made sure to look for that email for the next time that they didn’t send so had to go on and try again till they sent the email
Ya know, you could just do a small ceremony with just your closest peeps, do the honeymoon thang, then just throw a rockin great party. Less fuss, less stress, more fun. 😍
I ended up canceling my Boxy subs, which made me kinda sad. But repeats and getting Ipsy items in my boxes was super annoying. Also, hello little Ren!!!
A couple of things I've learned so far in this video: licorice scented mascara is inexplicably a thing🤢, and I need to go to Gatlinburg for a moonshine tasting vacay🙃
10/10 recommend that moonshine tasting! And going to Gatlinburg lol I traveled there and did that tasting a few years ago and it’s one of my favorite trips I’ve taken!
I canceled about a year ago and I'm just now finishing up my skincare products. Every box was like a face wash, face moisturizer, lip balm/treatment, and finally a 20$ mascara or cheap pencil eyeliner. A girl only needs so much of the exact same products.
I've been in the ER all day today, and I finally have some quality entertainment. I love your skin in this video, it's very glowy. Update: The doctors aren't sure what is going on, but I have been given medication to help with the pain and to lower my fever. Thank you for all the loving comments. :)
When I get bored watching some of the other "INFLUENCERS", I scroll til I find something of yours! 😁 I'll rewatch videos from 2 or three years ago & dont even mind! LOL You're so real & flakey & unorganized that you make the rest of us feel good about being just like you! 🙃🙂 So keep on being your own fun self & we'll be here waiting on your next unboxing! 😍
you have definitely increased the luminosity of your skin! i saw it as soon as i started watching, you look really good. to get more of a glow i definitely recommend a glowy primer (either a primer oil or something with shimmer in it, your choice), as well as a glowy setting spray! not only will this improve the length of your makeup wear but it will also give you the glow we all so desperately want. trust me on this one, it really worked for me and my skin is as dry as the sahara. love you and your videos x
I started watching her for the boxycharm videos and the advent calendars but now I just watch because she is funny as hell. She had me laughing the entire video.
Every time we go to Gatlinburg we always do the taste testing. My fave is the Tennessee apple cider co., their blueberry cider is perfection. The peach is also great. I actually just got engaged in Gatlinburg on the Anakeesta tower in January 🥰
I dropped Ipsy because it became ALL skincare. Then they bought Boxycharm and now that one is becoming ALL skincare so I dropped them too. Ipsy is ruining Boxy. All are raising prices without including makeup. It's insane.
Hi Ali I hope your having an incredible day. I canceled boxy about a year ago and never looked back. I was just bombarded with skin care and had to call it quits. Sadly I don't miss it at all.
The juice beauty stem cell overnight mask is amazing. I also got a cleansing balm that when you use the two together at night makes your skin so smooth. So glad I canceled my premium box.
Future video idea - do a look back - what products did you discover that you now buy, what products were you really excited about that didn’t live up to your expectations? What trends have had staying power for you (i.e. crystal rollers, collagen, serums, etc.)?
I went to Gatlinburg in 2019 when my parents first moved to Tennessee and honestly not the biggest fan, but it was during winter and no snow so it was just dead trees, could have gotten that in the Nashville suburbs. I did the moonshine tasting, got drunk AF and it was $5 but the $5 was able to be used to buy stuff in the store. So it’s “free” in a way. We combined our vouchers and bought 1 jar of peach moonshine.
@@craft_yplanning1012 ya me and my stepdad did it and my mom shopped around elsewhere. I am such a lightweight I got drunk off the samples. It’s quite a bit like 12+ half or quarter shots of moonshine.
@@craft_yplanning1012 so sorry for your loss :( I can’t imagine the day I lose my stepdad, dad and/or my mom. I lost 3 of 4 my grandparents 2019-2021 and that was rough but my parents I literally cannot imagine.
@@Nooorrriii it was a pain that was unreal. It was a tough time because 6 months before losing him, I had a miscarriage and then I lost him 6 days before my birthday. So it wasn't a good year around that time. But I found out I was pregnant with my rainbow baby a month after losing my dad. So after I recovered from the shock, it really helped me get through that. I hope you have a long time still with your parents. Cherish every memory you make with them ❤
My nephew and his wife named their daughter Wrenly. I have a Frank body scrub that's coffee and coconut. You wouldn't think those two scents would go together, but I love it.
A good friend talked about how wonderful Boxy was and how she got to try higher end make up. I debated on trying it for a year, then I came across a half off coupon, so my first box ever was this January. It was really pretty good, got an eye pallette and was so excited. Last 2 boxes have been skincare, April's box may be my last one if I don't get at least some makeup. I feel your frustration.
I love Rin. 😍 On a further note, you are responsible for me being unable to stop repeating ' Charlotte Tilbury!?' every single time I hear someone mention her name. It's the funniest habit I've picked up 🤣😅😂
Yeah, every time I look at the list of stuff from the Drop Shop and the boxes, there are SO MANY products that they are reusing. Twice I have bought something on the drop shop and found the same thing in that month's box. Like, if you are going to sell items, don't sell the items CURRENTLY being sent out, so I don't end up with two of the same item.
can you do an updated video - talking about these products - which you liked and which ones you didn't, & why? (specifically curious about the coffee cup product hehe)
Cream make up products can help give you a more illuminating wet skin kind of look over powder products but they also tend to be a little bit more pigmented show going light and building up is a better option
I have just found you recently and have been binge watching your videos. I am so happy you got this one filmed when you got them. lol i think its awesome. i love how real you are. completely a joy to watch. :)
Girl been watching you since the 25 days of calendars! Fell in love with your content and I literally check every day for a new calendar or boxes to open!!! Keep it going girl!!!
The black liquorice smell is actually most likely anise. While its mostly used in food, some makeup uses it to mask certain smells. It also supposedly reduces bacteria growth, but there arent really any studies about that.
The lotion is a coffee cup haha I got mine at Sephora when all the body butter is gone... put the container thru the dish washer and then you have a cute travel mug. Its actually meant to be environmentally friendly :)
Frank Body is an Australian brand that I (an Aussie) am very fond of. And yep, that body cream is in a keep cup so when you finish the cream, wash it and you’ve got a nice keep cup for your hot beverages! They also don’t retouch their models, so if you go to their website you’ll see lots of different skin tones, and things like freckles, moles, stretch marks. You know, regular beautiful skin.
I realized after I had my bridal shower, but these box items are GREAT for prizes for your bridal shower! Much better than a bag of candy, or a candle, or something boring! You can display them on a tray and whoever wins a game can pick a beauty item! Plus the price is great! Who wouldn’t want to win an $80 face cream! 😁
I think the real downward spiral began when Ipsy & BC merged companies. Only on occasion saw same items in each box, now it’s common place. I downgraded to the $25 BC just for the drop shop. Even that is meh anymore.
They let people who were subscribed still order from drop shop and the big sales events ive been unsubbed since December and I am still able to order from the drop shop and sales events
It can also be caused by some anti psychotic/depression drugs. I had it bad pre-Covid because of the drugs, Covid seems to have reversed the problem. 🤦🏽♀️
Makeup artist here! When it says “safe for contact lens wearers” typically it’s because of how it’s more on the liquid side, and I believe this shouldn’t tint your contact lens if you should, say, poke your eye with the eyeliner, have your ENTIRE eye turn black, then proceed to cry black for the next day 🙃 though, I’m not a contact wearer and stick to glasses, so this is just what I’ve been told
I love your unboxing videos. My favorites are when u do multiple boxes, cuz it’s alway entertaining. I dropped my boxy charm cuz it’s always skin care and I’m a make up kind of gal. I do still have my Ipsy tho.
I was considering getting boxy charm or Ipsy again but watching you unbox helped me decide not to. I like skin care but I use to love getting both boxes for the makeup, not skin care. So, thank you for continuing to unbox both.
Maybe if you set aside days to film wedding planning vlogs, you will be forced to get some things checked off your list?! 😉 So happy to see Wren back! 🐶
I had to drop both. They seldom have makeup, which is why folks wanted it. However, skincare has higher prices so the final total makes it seem like better value, but who needs or tries that much skincare. Also, black licorice bad, just so bad!💙🌻
I love, love, love this type of video. Multi boxes with lots of skin care (no, I don’t use any of this stuff - lol) but it’s fun watching you whip through all the boxes. Love having Wren back as well. Are you going to be showing some of your wedding prep as well? Would love to see that as well. Take care and see you soon. 💜💜😂😂💋💋👏🏻👏🏻
Wren ! It's the boi ! I miss Steve too though 😭 Primer will change your world ! I've got oily skin and it makes my makeup last. Without it , my face will slide off by the end of the day.
I just finished up the Frank Body moisturizer and I enjoyed it. I'm excited to use the mug for my coffee! They make nice coffee body scrubs and a body oil too.
I had the same luxe you first opened and I was pretty happy with it. That hair brush is really nice. The Frank Body lotion is awesome!!! I’ve already ordered another one. The cup is actually reusable! It’s so cute.
I love skincare but they definitely need to have atleast 2 makeup items per base box and then maybe 3 for premium and 4 for luxe...idk just opinion. BTW Yay for Wren co-starring again! I've missed his cute face😍
Makeup subscription boxes have become complete & utter garbage! Watching you reminds me how grateful I am not to be wasting my money on them anymore. Thanks!
Frank body is an amazing Australian brand, they’re really popular down here and well known for their coffee based skincare especially their coffee scrubs. They always have fun and ‘risqué marketing, the products always smell amazing and have great ingredients. They are also good prices considering everything you inbox is double here that’s definitely rare. 100% recommend
I love you!!! 🤣🤣🤣 this video is comical and informative about the collective company. It helps me to figure out whether or not I want to dip my toe back into subscription boxes beyond Fab Fit Fun.
Ha ha! I said the same things when I did my unboxing video about the coffee cup lotion "it smells so good!" and the blue light spray, "I like the bottle" 😁😂
Yes Alexandria, you have to be careful what eyeliner you wear with contacts. I've worn contacts for years and I've run into eyeliner that totally coated my lenses, yeah, not pleasant.
When I take my contacts out I can see what color my makeup is because the clear contacts get tented. Luckily, they clean up after being cleaned overnight.
I also have trouble with worlds... my 🧠 thinks faster then my mouth can speak.. of course there's also the time where any works that starts with the same letter pops out. 🙄 love you. ❤
A big cooperation bought Ipsy. The same cooperation bought Boxy. They haven't quite figured out we subbed to both for different reasons and would be smarter to keep the items in each..seperate..
Words have been difficult for me since having Covid last year too. I keep hoping it will get better but it is taking a heck of a long time. Hopefully it won’t be as long for you.
Blue light strays/creams are so full of it lol I do not believe any of that stuff works. I also heard it doesn’t work from professionals. I so wish I still got Boxycharm, I want that Cupid palette so bad!
The dry bar product is amazing!!! Best product I’ve received in a long time. You are right though. Mine came in my Ipsy plus bag. Ipsy is doing some shady billing so I decided to watch this video. Sad to see they are just repeating products.
That clear 'highlighter' stick thing you said might be a good lip balm, I have one I use for dry patches on my face, if you have any of those on your face or body that's great for that, I also agree about the highlighter nonsense, I am naturally greasy, I don't need a balm to add to that look over makeup
Hi there. Because all of us have been wearing masks and makeup tends to wear off with them on, companies have been focusing more on skin care. I enjoy both so it's an individual thing. Ipsy did buyout boxycharm.
You should unbox Eyescream Beauty. That one is very makeup heavy. This month is only the 3rd time in about 9 months that there is one skincare item in the box. It’s usually all makeup
I feel like you would LOVE Tony Moly it’s a Korean brand and everything is in cute packaging similar to the Frank coffee cup packaging. I think Frank is a Korean brand as well
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Hey guys! Today we unbox 5 Boxycharms. Ipsy and Boxycharm merged a while back and now it seems like the two boxes are becoming more and more similar. Does this spell trouble for boxycharm or Ipsy? What do you think? Let me know! Love ya💖 ( I apologize for low energy during this video! When I filmed and edited it was simply exhausted so this is a more relaxing video lol)
Ren ❤😁!
But does Wren know that there are subscription boxes for puppies? You should review some of those, other doggy-moms are interested to see 👀
COVID brain is a real thing. From what you're saying, it sounds like you are dealing with it. So am I. It is so much fun (not).
If you need anyone to give all these eye masks to sign me up 👏 lolol I live in eye patches and it’s actually crazy how much different consistent use of them over my eye creams makes. Morning and night sometimes, TREAT YO SELF GURL
You look beautiful today. I’m thinking that your hair up is very becoming of you
This whole look today is giving me such vintage Alexandria Ryan vibes. Like you should be in front of a black chalkboard
I was thinking the same thing!
THE BLACKBOARD! I kind of miss that.......might go rewatch some old videos now 💖💖❤️❤️
I remember when Boxycharm was *the* box to have- heck I remember when I was waitlisted for 5 months to get Ipsy, and I was so excited to finally get off the waitlist so I could start getting it. Now I'm just so underwhelmed by the contents of them, its just the same things over and over, and it just makes more sense to save your coin and use it towards a curated collection of what you *really* want. Its fine if you're brand new to makeup and don't have 30 mini mascaras and black eye liner, but if you have a modicum of experience, it's become pretty wasteful.
That’s exactly what I planned to do. I canceled Monday and already have a KVD item in mind and that will be way more exciting to me.
Same. The fact that the were amazing in the beginning was the reason I wanted the box now they are full of "cheap" quality makeup thats supposedly priced at over $40 an item 🙄not to mention I really hate that they include boxycharm branded items 🤦🏻♀️
And let's not overlook how shitty their customer service is. I bought a couple add ons, and they came fucked up. I ordered a K-beauty brand honey mask (I can go grab the pot if need be. I don't even know why I kept it) and it arrived exploded. Honey mask goo all over everything. In the same package was some Pur CC cream I ordered in Warm tan. They sent me Deep tan. I thought "maybe they just changed the name", and went to try it on.. I'm tan, but I am not pure cacao tan, which is what Deep Tan was. I contacted them and in order to get a refund or replacement, I needed to send back the original yellow envelope the two items came in. The same envelope covered in honey goo. I had pictures of it, but they "needed the bag for their investigation"... Seriously? You sent a fragile jar, with an apparently pressurized product in a plain yellow envelope, and you can't work out how it exploded in transport.... You sent the wrong color foundation, but including the envelope will help you look at your sales log? Mmmmmmm, k.
But I think the final straw for me was when they sent me Grace and Stella "Energy drink for eyes" eye masks, and every packet in the box was dry with dehydrated eye masks. In the same box they also sent Ciate Color Flip eye Shadow, but it was out of date and you could see through the clear tube that the product was dehydrated and separated. Customer Service didn't even reply to that email (and good luck if you try to call them).. So that is at least 4 products I paid for that I can never use nor give away, and their Customer Service is atrocious.
That’s exactly how I feel and with the price increases I feel like the products are getting worse and not better. I love skincare but I have become overwhelmed by all the skin care. Im just saving my money now to use up my stash so I can finally purchase things I do want.
I was on the waait list for the original Boxycharm when it was only $19 (I think}, and I was so excited that they actually put palettes in their boxes❗
The Frank body coffee cup can actually be used as a cup after you finish with the cream! Sustainability at its finest!
I'm glad someone else knew hope she sees ur post x
I just wish it didn’t have a butt on it 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Yes! It’s amazing!
Omg I'm so excited!! I ordered 2 coffee cup lotions!!!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Never apologies for multiple boxes, makes me so happy
I have cancelled all of my Boxycharm boxes. I am thoroughly unsatisfied with how things have gone downhill, and the prices increasing for subpar service
I completely understand!
I cancelled mine too after this month I got no makeup in this months box at all and that’s what I subscribed for it sucks and the value wasn’t there
@@Mollyrae0607 I believe the only “makeup” I received this month was one liquid lipstick lol. I went a few months in a row where the only makeup I got was some lip liner I believe
@@MariaGabrielle10 seriously I got the mascara she got but like I don’t even consider that makeup it’s been horrible. I tried to cancel before this month and they didn’t tell me I was being sent an email and also had to hit cancel on that email even though I hit cancel twice on the site so I got charged,m. Made sure to look for that email for the next time that they didn’t send so had to go on and try again till they sent the email
Same just cancelled two days ago. I had been with them for years. Things have just gone dramatically downhill ever since joe left
Ya know, you could just do a small ceremony with just your closest peeps, do the honeymoon thang, then just throw a rockin great party. Less fuss, less stress, more fun. 😍
"the random blue purple" had me rolling! girl you are so relatable. Thank you for leaving those moments in the videos
Nope cancelled my Boxy because there was too much skincare. But I love watching you unbox so many boxes at once. I don’t care what it is.
Hi, Wren!!!
That’s why I cancelled mine I got this months box and got no makeup at all in it so I cancelled it I wanted it for the makeup and I’m not getting any
My subscription was supposed to renew next month and I was like eff that I'm so over just getting skincare. Might give eyescream a try
I ended up canceling my Boxy subs, which made me kinda sad. But repeats and getting Ipsy items in my boxes was super annoying. Also, hello little Ren!!!
That is understandable! He says hi!!
Yep I did too! Not to mention the price raises…
Right. I don't want ipsy shit In my boxycharm. I cancelled ipsy for a reason.
A couple of things I've learned so far in this video: licorice scented mascara is inexplicably a thing🤢, and I need to go to Gatlinburg for a moonshine tasting vacay🙃
10/10 recommend that moonshine tasting! And going to Gatlinburg lol I traveled there and did that tasting a few years ago and it’s one of my favorite trips I’ve taken!
I canceled about a year ago and I'm just now finishing up my skincare products. Every box was like a face wash, face moisturizer, lip balm/treatment, and finally a 20$ mascara or cheap pencil eyeliner. A girl only needs so much of the exact same products.
I've been in the ER all day today, and I finally have some quality entertainment. I love your skin in this video, it's very glowy.
Update: The doctors aren't sure what is going on, but I have been given medication to help with the pain and to lower my fever. Thank you for all the loving comments. :)
Healing and love to you- all will be well 💜💙☀️✨
Oh no, Im so sorry! I hope everything is or will be okay soon! Thats so sweet fo you!
Hope you feel better soon 💕
Hope your on your way to better soon
Get well soon.
Has been suffering from mania for months now and was feeling awful today but I feel a bit better watching you. ☺️
❤️glad 😊 your feeling a bit better. ❤️
When I get bored watching some of the other "INFLUENCERS", I scroll til I find something of yours! 😁 I'll rewatch videos from 2 or three years ago & dont even mind! LOL You're so real & flakey & unorganized that you make the rest of us feel good about being just like you! 🙃🙂
So keep on being your own fun self & we'll be here waiting on your next unboxing! 😍
you have definitely increased the luminosity of your skin! i saw it as soon as i started watching, you look really good. to get more of a glow i definitely recommend a glowy primer (either a primer oil or something with shimmer in it, your choice), as well as a glowy setting spray! not only will this improve the length of your makeup wear but it will also give you the glow we all so desperately want. trust me on this one, it really worked for me and my skin is as dry as the sahara. love you and your videos x
I started watching her for the boxycharm videos and the advent calendars but now I just watch because she is funny as hell. She had me laughing the entire video.
I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who gets A LOT of primers, I think this month was the first in a long time I didn’t get a primer.
i love that teal set of luxie brushes!!!!!!! jealous
Every time we go to Gatlinburg we always do the taste testing. My fave is the Tennessee apple cider co., their blueberry cider is perfection. The peach is also great. I actually just got engaged in Gatlinburg on the Anakeesta tower in January 🥰
You will LOVE DW Home’s candles. They come in coffee cup/latte cups and come in all kinds of scents-coffee, tea, apple cider, etc. they’re so cute
I dropped Ipsy because it became ALL skincare. Then they bought Boxycharm and now that one is becoming ALL skincare so I dropped them too. Ipsy is ruining Boxy. All are raising prices without including makeup. It's insane.
It started with the Kardashian collab I swear
I JUST OPENED MY MARCH BOXYCHARM. Not gonna lie, I was a little excited about seeing you open my exact box 😂😂
I wonder why they say that Natasha Denona palette is $48 when you can get it at Sephora for $25 🤔 lol
AI box was an entire set of Keys skin care. That s A whole lotta free product she's been dishin out lately.
Love ya
Your makeup in this video is so pretty!!!
Hi Ali I hope your having an incredible day. I canceled boxy about a year ago and never looked back. I was just bombarded with skin care and had to call it quits. Sadly I don't miss it at all.
I did the same for exactly the same reason.
I applied for a job and I'm all silly off the nervous energy of it all, so this is exactly what I need to calm the freak down 🤣🖤
You can ace that interview, good luck!💕
@@nicoleshan6410 thanks so much 😁
The juice beauty stem cell overnight mask is amazing. I also got a cleansing balm that when you use the two together at night makes your skin so smooth. So glad I canceled my premium box.
The keys stuff is BOMB
Future video idea - do a look back - what products did you discover that you now buy, what products were you really excited about that didn’t live up to your expectations? What trends have had staying power for you (i.e. crystal rollers, collagen, serums, etc.)?
You look absolutely beautiful! Those eyelashes - oh my! Lucky lady!
Yes definitely love to see a try on video when you can! Maybe even just a try on video of different products you’ve received recently
While in Gatlinburg, get yourself some Peace Frog merch, too. So cute! 🥰
And visit Ripley's aquarium! 🐟 🐠
You always make me smile, Alexandria 😁
I went to Gatlinburg in 2019 when my parents first moved to Tennessee and honestly not the biggest fan, but it was during winter and no snow so it was just dead trees, could have gotten that in the Nashville suburbs.
I did the moonshine tasting, got drunk AF and it was $5 but the $5 was able to be used to buy stuff in the store. So it’s “free” in a way. We combined our vouchers and bought 1 jar of peach moonshine.
My hubby tried that too when we were at The Island. I was like ok dear, whatever you want to do. I'm going to the cookie store lol
@@craft_yplanning1012 ya me and my stepdad did it and my mom shopped around elsewhere. I am such a lightweight I got drunk off the samples. It’s quite a bit like 12+ half or quarter shots of moonshine.
@@Nooorrriii that's cool that you both got to do that together. I miss having my dad to do things with. He has been gone 10 yrs now.
@@craft_yplanning1012 so sorry for your loss :( I can’t imagine the day I lose my stepdad, dad and/or my mom. I lost 3 of 4 my grandparents 2019-2021 and that was rough but my parents I literally cannot imagine.
@@Nooorrriii it was a pain that was unreal. It was a tough time because 6 months before losing him, I had a miscarriage and then I lost him 6 days before my birthday. So it wasn't a good year around that time. But I found out I was pregnant with my rainbow baby a month after losing my dad. So after I recovered from the shock, it really helped me get through that. I hope you have a long time still with your parents. Cherish every memory you make with them ❤
My nephew and his wife named their daughter Wrenly. I have a Frank body scrub that's coffee and coconut. You wouldn't think those two scents would go together, but I love it.
A good friend talked about how wonderful Boxy was and how she got to try higher end make up. I debated on trying it for a year, then I came across a half off coupon, so my first box ever was this January. It was really pretty good, got an eye pallette and was so excited. Last 2 boxes have been skincare, April's box may be my last one if I don't get at least some makeup. I feel your frustration.
I don’t get subscription boxes or even wear makeup but I just love your videos. Hi, Wren!
I love that you also bargain with the random bugs that show up in your house “you can have that corner, but you come near me, ya done for” 😂
I love Rin. 😍 On a further note, you are responsible for me being unable to stop repeating ' Charlotte Tilbury!?' every single time I hear someone mention her name. It's the funniest habit I've picked up 🤣😅😂
Ooohh I love the palette in the 3rd box and 1st makeup item besides eyeliner
Yeah, every time I look at the list of stuff from the Drop Shop and the boxes, there are SO MANY products that they are reusing. Twice I have bought something on the drop shop and found the same thing in that month's box. Like, if you are going to sell items, don't sell the items CURRENTLY being sent out, so I don't end up with two of the same item.
can you do an updated video - talking about these products - which you liked and which ones you didn't, & why? (specifically curious about the coffee cup product hehe)
Give them LaLa! It’s a brand from a character on a spin-off housewives show. Vanderpump rules… a guilty pleasure of mine.
I have had a really rubbish day today and this video was a lovely treat before bed. Thankyou Alexandria and sending love from the UK ❤
Cream make up products can help give you a more illuminating wet skin kind of look over powder products but they also tend to be a little bit more pigmented show going light and building up is a better option
Frank body is AMAZING, the coffee scrub is messy, but your skin will love you.
I have just found you recently and have been binge watching your videos. I am so happy you got this one filmed when you got them. lol i think its awesome. i love how real you are. completely a joy to watch. :)
I couldn't agree more. I have watched ALL her videos, and now I can't wait until she uploads another.
That "candy" you mentioned ,YES!!! EVERYTHING YOU SAID ! THE THOUGHT ALONE😩
Girl been watching you since the 25 days of calendars! Fell in love with your content and I literally check every day for a new calendar or boxes to open!!! Keep it going girl!!!
The black liquorice smell is actually most likely anise. While its mostly used in food, some makeup uses it to mask certain smells. It also supposedly reduces bacteria growth, but there arent really any studies about that.
Thank you for continuing to do these videos. They help assure me that I’m not missing anything from canceling when Yosef left.
The lotion is a coffee cup haha I got mine at Sephora when all the body butter is gone... put the container thru the dish washer and then you have a cute travel mug. Its actually meant to be environmentally friendly :)
Frank Body is an Australian brand that I (an Aussie) am very fond of. And yep, that body cream is in a keep cup so when you finish the cream, wash it and you’ve got a nice keep cup for your hot beverages! They also don’t retouch their models, so if you go to their website you’ll see lots of different skin tones, and things like freckles, moles, stretch marks. You know, regular beautiful skin.
I just about lost it when the dog jumped at the noise of the boxes being moved!
I realized after I had my bridal shower, but these box items are GREAT for prizes for your bridal shower! Much better than a bag of candy, or a candle, or something boring! You can display them on a tray and whoever wins a game can pick a beauty item! Plus the price is great! Who wouldn’t want to win an $80 face cream! 😁
I think the real downward spiral began when Ipsy & BC merged companies. Only on occasion saw same items in each box, now it’s common place. I downgraded to the $25 BC just for the drop shop. Even that is meh anymore.
They let people who were subscribed still order from drop shop and the big sales events ive been unsubbed since December and I am still able to order from the drop shop and sales events
The “hard with words” thing is called aphasia and its common after Covid. I had it and it went away after a few weeks.
I've had this issue ALL my life. I don't know what my excuse is.....😳😅
I’ve had this since having C in October. It’s so frustrating!
It's also common with ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence
It can also be caused by some anti psychotic/depression drugs. I had it bad pre-Covid because of the drugs, Covid seems to have reversed the problem. 🤦🏽♀️
I had Covid in Dec 2020 and still have the brain fog issues, though they aren't as bad as they were in the first 6 months.
Makeup artist here! When it says “safe for contact lens wearers” typically it’s because of how it’s more on the liquid side, and I believe this shouldn’t tint your contact lens if you should, say, poke your eye with the eyeliner, have your ENTIRE eye turn black, then proceed to cry black for the next day 🙃 though, I’m not a contact wearer and stick to glasses, so this is just what I’ve been told
Thats scary lol but good to know
This is why I canceled Boxy Charm! I recently started getting AIA so I'll see how that goes! Have a great day 😍
I love your unboxing videos. My favorites are when u do multiple boxes, cuz it’s alway entertaining. I dropped my boxy charm cuz it’s always skin care and I’m a make up kind of gal. I do still have my Ipsy tho.
I was considering getting boxy charm or Ipsy again but watching you unbox helped me decide not to. I like skin care but I use to love getting both boxes for the makeup, not skin care. So, thank you for continuing to unbox both.
I'd love a video of things you've re-purchased or have just loved out of the subscription boxes!
Me too
Missing the cooking with Alexandria section. Would love that to return 😁
Brand is Give them Lala. Founded by Lala Kent from Vanderpump Rules.
And I must say I’m loving the look today!
Maybe if you set aside days to film wedding planning vlogs, you will be forced to get some things checked off your list?! 😉 So happy to see Wren back! 🐶
I had to drop both. They seldom have makeup, which is why folks wanted it. However, skincare has higher prices so the final total makes it seem like better value, but who needs or tries that much skincare. Also, black licorice bad, just so bad!💙🌻
I love when you open a bunch of boxes it makes it more entertaining 😄
I love, love, love this type of video. Multi boxes with lots of skin care (no, I don’t use any of this stuff - lol) but it’s fun watching you whip through all the boxes. Love having Wren back as well. Are you going to be showing some of your wedding prep as well? Would love to see that as well. Take care and see you soon. 💜💜😂😂💋💋👏🏻👏🏻
I love that you talk about how things smell and warn us about the bad ones. Very helpful!! PS black licorice IS gross.
That hairbrush is actually really awesome I have the gold one.
Wren ! It's the boi ! I miss Steve too though 😭
Primer will change your world ! I've got oily skin and it makes my makeup last. Without it , my face will slide off by the end of the day.
I just finished up the Frank Body moisturizer and I enjoyed it. I'm excited to use the mug for my coffee! They make nice coffee body scrubs and a body oil too.
The drybar liquid glass is excellent. I use it with a flattening brush and my hair is SO shiny.
I had the same luxe you first opened and I was pretty happy with it. That hair brush is really nice. The Frank Body lotion is awesome!!! I’ve already ordered another one. The cup is actually reusable! It’s so cute.
The colour in the palette, I'd say it's.. rose
It honestly would be the best description ahahah aw
I love skincare but they definitely need to have atleast 2 makeup items per base box and then maybe 3 for premium and 4 for luxe...idk just opinion. BTW Yay for Wren co-starring again! I've missed his cute face😍
Makeup subscription boxes have become complete & utter garbage! Watching you reminds me how grateful I am not to be wasting my money on them anymore. Thanks!
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Maaaaan the best thing about Boxy Charm we’re those Luxie brushes 😭 I miss them
Frank body is an amazing Australian brand, they’re really popular down here and well known for their coffee based skincare especially their coffee scrubs. They always have fun and ‘risqué marketing, the products always smell amazing and have great ingredients. They are also good prices considering everything you inbox is double here that’s definitely rare. 100% recommend
I love you!!! 🤣🤣🤣 this video is comical and informative about the collective company. It helps me to figure out whether or not I want to dip my toe back into subscription boxes beyond Fab Fit Fun.
The Lauren Conrad eyeliner is the bomb.
Ha ha! I said the same things when I did my unboxing video about the coffee cup lotion "it smells so good!" and the blue light spray, "I like the bottle" 😁😂
Yes Alexandria, you have to be careful what eyeliner you wear with contacts. I've worn contacts for years and I've run into eyeliner that totally coated my lenses, yeah, not pleasant.
When I take my contacts out I can see what color my makeup is because the clear contacts get tented. Luckily, they clean up after being cleaned overnight.
Allllll the skincare reminds me why I cancelled all my Boxycharm subscriptions. Thanks for taking several for the team!
The description of downtown Gatlinburg was accurate AF 😅🤣
I also have trouble with worlds... my 🧠 thinks faster then my mouth can speak.. of course there's also the time where any works that starts with the same letter pops out. 🙄 love you. ❤
A big cooperation bought Ipsy. The same cooperation bought Boxy. They haven't quite figured out we subbed to both for different reasons and would be smarter to keep the items in each..seperate..
When I am very busy in my life with being pulled in all directions I start mumbling too. Organize wedding, your store, TH-cam, home etc..,,,
Words have been difficult for me since having Covid last year too. I keep hoping it will get better but it is taking a heck of a long time. Hopefully it won’t be as long for you.
Blue light strays/creams are so full of it lol I do not believe any of that stuff works. I also heard it doesn’t work from professionals. I so wish I still got Boxycharm, I want that Cupid palette so bad!
The dry bar product is amazing!!! Best product I’ve received in a long time. You are right though. Mine came in my Ipsy plus bag. Ipsy is doing some shady billing so I decided to watch this video. Sad to see they are just repeating products.
That clear 'highlighter' stick thing you said might be a good lip balm, I have one I use for dry patches on my face, if you have any of those on your face or body that's great for that, I also agree about the highlighter nonsense, I am naturally greasy, I don't need a balm to add to that look over makeup
Hi there. Because all of us have been wearing masks and makeup tends to wear off with them on, companies have been focusing more on skin care. I enjoy both so it's an individual thing. Ipsy did buyout boxycharm.
You should unbox Eyescream Beauty. That one is very makeup heavy. This month is only the 3rd time in about 9 months that there is one skincare item in the box. It’s usually all makeup
I feel like you would LOVE Tony Moly it’s a Korean brand and everything is in cute packaging similar to the Frank coffee cup packaging. I think Frank is a Korean brand as well
I’m more skin care and less makeup. But when I find a good product that works I usually don’t want to change. Though I always love a good face mask.
Yayyyyy! Best thing to watch when de-stressin before bed 😊😊😊
Poor Alexandria, trapped in a room waiting for the spoder to leave... relatable!