I recently visited the Boxx Cosmetics office here in Toronto to chat with the founder and creative force behind the brand, Sandra Milligan. The Boxx Cosmetics line features individually-sold cosmetics, brushes and two patented compacts that allow you to customize your colours and textures (i.e. cream vs. powder). The large “boxx” includes a good sized mirror, 2 side-by-side panels that have a magnetic base and 2 “window” closures. The overall system is great and allows the consumer to customize the shades and products they want. Each compact comes with a metal pick that “lifts” the products out of the compact, making changing things up super easy. I was able to look at both compacts and they are as sturdy as they come. The carrying case has room to hold a few mini brushes and although the compact itself is pretty large, I think it would actually take up less room in a makeup case or kit since it alleviates the need for multiple compacts. (note: Makeup Artists get 30% off)
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| Boxx Cosmetics Product Range |
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| Boxx Cosmetics Brushes |
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| Large “boxx” (as described above) |
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| Small “boxx” (2 compartments) |
Sandra provided myself and 4 other bloggers the opportunity to try out one of Boxx’s best-selling products for ourselves. We were each given a yellow-toned Corrector called “Melina” to take home and try. This corrector can be used as a corrector, concealer, primer, brightener or foundation depending on your skin tone. The colour of this product as you’ll see below is VERY light and was quite noticeable on my NC35 skin tone, so I chose to add a darker concealer over top and then applied my foundation. What this product does well is minimize/neutralize any redness I have underneath my eyes, on my nose and around my chin. A thin layer of Melina underneath my everyday concealer also brightened up my eye area and made my eyes look more “awake”. If you have blemishes or acne scarring, a yellow based corrector like this one will also help conceal any black, blue or purple discolouration. You can also use this multi-purposeful product to highlight the brow/cheek bones and the nose – anywhere light fits your face really….I just wish it was a touch darker. I also would have liked to see a green and purple based corrector in the lineup. Both green & purple correctors work wonders to cover up rosacea or to tone down yellow pigment in some skin types. Melina is a good product, however I have to question it’s value – at $24 per 4g, it is on the pricey side – however I will say that a little of this product does go a long way.
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| Boxx Cosmetics Colour Corrector in “Melina” – $24 CDN |
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| Boxx Cosmetics Colour Corrector – Packaging |
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| Melina Colour Corrector – Swatch |
Boxx Cosmetics are formulated without any parabens, formeldehyde donors, phtalates, gluten, animal derived ingredients or oils. Peptides, ceramides and botanical extracts in certain products help to fight aging and skin damage.
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