I signed up for Yuzen after they announced they would be going to a quarterly format and after reading all the positive reviews. The box was packaged beautifully but I couldn't wait to open it and didn't take pictures.
Yuzen is $26/quarter, here's a few sentences from the About section of their site: Yuzen offers a box of elegant items to subscribers every 3 months. We focus on the
experience of relaxation, pause and delight that each box embodies. Our
selection and packaging is carefully designed for a well rounded
offering of surprise presented in an elegant package. Most of our
products are premium sample-sized which can last well over a month.
Here's what was in the Spring box;
KNEIPP Deep Sleep Mineral Bath Salts; This was a packet (about the size of those packets of tuna you can buy). Again, my bath isn't that great so I haven't tried this yet but it sounds fun.
Red Flower Italian Blood Orange Candle: This candle smells amazing but I was disappointed only because I thought it was going to be bigger, it's very tiny even though it indicates it has about a 14hr burn time. Update 3/22/13; I tried this but honestly couldn't smell anything
Spa Technologies Marine Repair Creme; This is an anti-aging cream. I have a lot of creams right now so I haven't tried this quite yet.
Naturopathica Espresso Mud Body Scrub; Haven't tried this yet but I hope it smells like coffee, yum!
Update 3/22/13; I have now used this and while it certainly leaves your skin smooth, the coffee smell is strong, SO strong. I love coffee but this is a bit much for me
Essence of Vali Eau de Parfum; I had actually requested a sample of this through the Essence of Vali site and received this, the sleep sample (in the prior months box) and a body oil. This wasn't really my favorite, it has a spa like smell but honestly I think it smells a little like citronella. I do however LOVE the sleep stuff that was included last month in Yuzen and may order that in the future.
JUARA Avocado Banana Moisture Mask; Another face product that I haven't used yet, but since Yuzen is every quarter, I'll have plenty of time.
Update 3/22/13; I LOVE this, it has a spicy smell to me which for some reason is really comforting. It is also really moisturizing.
Jane Iredale's lip treatments; I thought this was going to be one full size product so I was surprised to find three mini products; A Lip and Cheek Stain, a Lip Plumper and one that includes an SPF.
Nova Monda Chocolate Truffle Hearts; This included two truffles, one with salt on top and one with cocoa. I don't really love dark chocolate so these weren't my favorite but they were good and I bet if I liked dark chocolate they would have been amazing.
I promise I'll take pictures of the next box, it's hard for me to judge this box yet since I haven't tried many of the items and since it's my first one. More to come on this one...
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Review- SeasonsBox "Love Yourself" February Box
SeasonsBox continues to impress me and I'm 99% certain I will be resubbing for either 3 or 6 months after March. If you sign up, they do have a referral program, here's my link: http://curebit.com/x/CZ0zf
This months theme was "Love Yourself" , from their site: The month of February focuses our attention on matters of the heart. Poetry is written, candy hearts are eaten, and romance abounds. In the craziness of it all, it is easy to forget about ourselves. This is why we would like to honor the month of LOVE by asking you to take the time to LOVE yourself first.
I just LOVE the packaging and I refuse to throw away the boxes because I know I can use them for gifts down the road;
Even though you already know what's in SeasonsBox before receiving it, I'm still excited to get it!
So here's what was inside:
Kaia Naturals Bamboo Cleansing Cloths (Found these for $17.99 online); This was a container of 30 cleansing cloths and they smell amazing. I HATE washing my face at night because I'm usually too tired, so I love that I can use this and get in bed. Update 3/22/13; these are SO nice, they smell so good and I used them every night. I ran out this week and unfortunately the price is just too high so it's back to grocery store brands for me
Bambu Earth Sugar Cookie Body Glow ($18.00); This was a really big size of body glow and it smells yummy. I used it yesterday and it made my skin super soft. Word of caution, I used it on my legs after shaving and it stung, I don't recommend doing that.
Dream Organics Rose Water ($22.00); You'll notice that there aren't any pictures of this in my pictures and that's because I'm an idiot. When I took it out of the box it slipped out of my hand and smashed on the quartz counter top and broke. BUT on a happy note, I posted at Make Up Talk on the SeasonsBox board just telling people what an idiot I was and SeasonsBox contacted me directly and offered to include another one for free in my March box. Talk about awesome customer service and I'm excited I will still get to try this product. Update 3/22/13; SeasonsBox updated their shipping and in the mix my Rose Water was left out of my March box. I emailed the owner and she wrote back very quickly to apologize and tell me they would send it out separately this week
Galerie Au Chocolat Fair Trade Bars ($5.00); I got this in the Maple Crunch flavor and it was So yummy, you could tell it was Belgian chocolate and the Maple Crunch wasn't overpowering, just right.
Total approximate retail: $62.99
Verdict: Loved this boxed, maybe not as much as January because I really liked the scarf and candle in the January box, but if March is anything like January/February I'll be signing back up.
I also noted on their facebook page that they are working on an online shop where you can purchase items from their prior boxes. They've noted that subscribers will get a discount based on the length of their subscription, this is a great new concept for a subscription box and I bet it will be great for business and their customers.
This months theme was "Love Yourself" , from their site: The month of February focuses our attention on matters of the heart. Poetry is written, candy hearts are eaten, and romance abounds. In the craziness of it all, it is easy to forget about ourselves. This is why we would like to honor the month of LOVE by asking you to take the time to LOVE yourself first.
I just LOVE the packaging and I refuse to throw away the boxes because I know I can use them for gifts down the road;
Even though you already know what's in SeasonsBox before receiving it, I'm still excited to get it!
So here's what was inside:
Kaia Naturals Bamboo Cleansing Cloths (Found these for $17.99 online); This was a container of 30 cleansing cloths and they smell amazing. I HATE washing my face at night because I'm usually too tired, so I love that I can use this and get in bed. Update 3/22/13; these are SO nice, they smell so good and I used them every night. I ran out this week and unfortunately the price is just too high so it's back to grocery store brands for me
Bambu Earth Sugar Cookie Body Glow ($18.00); This was a really big size of body glow and it smells yummy. I used it yesterday and it made my skin super soft. Word of caution, I used it on my legs after shaving and it stung, I don't recommend doing that.
Dream Organics Rose Water ($22.00); You'll notice that there aren't any pictures of this in my pictures and that's because I'm an idiot. When I took it out of the box it slipped out of my hand and smashed on the quartz counter top and broke. BUT on a happy note, I posted at Make Up Talk on the SeasonsBox board just telling people what an idiot I was and SeasonsBox contacted me directly and offered to include another one for free in my March box. Talk about awesome customer service and I'm excited I will still get to try this product. Update 3/22/13; SeasonsBox updated their shipping and in the mix my Rose Water was left out of my March box. I emailed the owner and she wrote back very quickly to apologize and tell me they would send it out separately this week
Galerie Au Chocolat Fair Trade Bars ($5.00); I got this in the Maple Crunch flavor and it was So yummy, you could tell it was Belgian chocolate and the Maple Crunch wasn't overpowering, just right.
Total approximate retail: $62.99
Verdict: Loved this boxed, maybe not as much as January because I really liked the scarf and candle in the January box, but if March is anything like January/February I'll be signing back up.
I also noted on their facebook page that they are working on an online shop where you can purchase items from their prior boxes. They've noted that subscribers will get a discount based on the length of their subscription, this is a great new concept for a subscription box and I bet it will be great for business and their customers.
Review- February Hammock Pack "Movie Night"
As most of you know, I was a little disappointed with my first Hammock Pack. The theme in January was sailing and I wasn't too fond of most of what I received. I ended up giving the "Ahoy" notecards to a co-worker who was retiring and had a cruise coming up. We're using the Anchor Tote to wrap a "whale" themed baby boy gift for a co-worker and the other items were edibles that I didn't really care for and bath salts (which I would appreciate more if my bath didn't stink for taking baths).
I had hopes that February would be better, and it was, but I was still not "thrilled" with it.
This months theme was Movie Night;
Whimsical Candy, La-Dee-Dahs ($6.49); This is the red box in the above picture and was a box of three "La-Dee-Dahs" which are described as "swirls of white chocolate nougat and sea salt caramel hand dipped in premium dark chocolate". I tried one of these and they were okay, they looked really good but I didn't like them as much as I'd hoped.
Quinn Popcorn (3 boxes of 2 are $14.99, so this would be about $5.00); This is the "popcorn reinvented" and you can learn more about their company here: http://www.quinnpopcorn.com/popcorn-reinvented/ I love popcorn, but when I saw that the flavor was "Vermont Maple & Sea Salt" I was skeptical. The box contained two bags and I tried this last night. First you pop the popcorn just like you normally do, next it comes with a small packet of oil which you open and dump into the bag and shake it up. Last it comes with a seasoning packet (think Uncle Bens Rice) which you also dump in and shake up. Voila! Serve it up!. The flavor wasn't bad, it was just the right amount of sweetness and the flavor was subtle. Although for the price I probably wouldn't purchase this, it was neat to try.
Oh LaLa 25 Paper Straws ($4.00); This was a fail for me, I don't really use straws and this just seemed like a strange addition to the box.
Komforte Chockolates; Movie Night Chocolate Bar ($3.49); This is a chocolate bar that has 64% dark chocolate and Halfpops partially air popped popcorn. This doesn't sound yummy, but I haven't tried it yet. Update 3/22/13; this was not yummy, between my husband and I we finished it but I would not purchase this
Pure Palette Scents 4 Soy Tea light candles in Vanilla Cinnamon ($3.25); These smell nice cold but I didn't smell too much when burning. I took at the look at the Etsy site and I think I would have preferred a single tin can rather than tea lights but I was happy to have someone non-food.
Total Retail; approximately $22.23, so almost the cost of the box ($25).
While I appreciate being introduced to new items, I have already decided that I will not be resubbing to this box after March, it's just not what I was hoping for the last two months
I had hopes that February would be better, and it was, but I was still not "thrilled" with it.
This months theme was Movie Night;
Whimsical Candy, La-Dee-Dahs ($6.49); This is the red box in the above picture and was a box of three "La-Dee-Dahs" which are described as "swirls of white chocolate nougat and sea salt caramel hand dipped in premium dark chocolate". I tried one of these and they were okay, they looked really good but I didn't like them as much as I'd hoped.
Quinn Popcorn (3 boxes of 2 are $14.99, so this would be about $5.00); This is the "popcorn reinvented" and you can learn more about their company here: http://www.quinnpopcorn.com/popcorn-reinvented/ I love popcorn, but when I saw that the flavor was "Vermont Maple & Sea Salt" I was skeptical. The box contained two bags and I tried this last night. First you pop the popcorn just like you normally do, next it comes with a small packet of oil which you open and dump into the bag and shake it up. Last it comes with a seasoning packet (think Uncle Bens Rice) which you also dump in and shake up. Voila! Serve it up!. The flavor wasn't bad, it was just the right amount of sweetness and the flavor was subtle. Although for the price I probably wouldn't purchase this, it was neat to try.
Oh LaLa 25 Paper Straws ($4.00); This was a fail for me, I don't really use straws and this just seemed like a strange addition to the box.
Komforte Chockolates; Movie Night Chocolate Bar ($3.49); This is a chocolate bar that has 64% dark chocolate and Halfpops partially air popped popcorn. This doesn't sound yummy, but I haven't tried it yet. Update 3/22/13; this was not yummy, between my husband and I we finished it but I would not purchase this
Pure Palette Scents 4 Soy Tea light candles in Vanilla Cinnamon ($3.25); These smell nice cold but I didn't smell too much when burning. I took at the look at the Etsy site and I think I would have preferred a single tin can rather than tea lights but I was happy to have someone non-food.
Total Retail; approximately $22.23, so almost the cost of the box ($25).
While I appreciate being introduced to new items, I have already decided that I will not be resubbing to this box after March, it's just not what I was hoping for the last two months
Review-February Pop Sugar Must Haves
The February Pop Sugar Must Have box was going to be the box that determines if I keep this subscription, but unfortunately I'm still undecided. I really liked this box but I'm also loving SeasonsBox, so I have to decide if I want to keep both, just one, or what exactly I want to do (more to come on that later).If you sign up through my blog please use my referral link :) http://popsu.gr/EAI
So here's the description for the February box "Whether you're single or couples up, love is in the air in February. Spoil yourself with a luxurious after-bath wrap, pucker up with a new lip color, and update your undergarments. Get wrapped up in a romantic love story before seeing it on the big screen while indulging in classic Valentine's Day treat; chocolate and conversation hearts. We hope you enjoy these special valentines from us to you."
Here's what was inside, in case you couldn't guess from the description:
Must Have Fashion
Brokedown Wrap: This is made by the same company as the infamous September scarf that everyone loved. The wrap unfortunately was not as big of a hit for everyone. The wrap came in a few different colors (white and baby pink appear to be the most common) and is listed as "one size fits all." Aside from the fact that this wrap clearly will not fill all the members who receive this box because everyone is a different weight, chest size etc, it's also VERY short. I'm 5'2" and this thing will barely cover my butt! With that aside, I think this is really pretty and soft and I was super excited when I received it. I'll definitely use it in the summer! Sorry for the bad picture, I wasn't sure how to photograph this without putting it on, which I was not about to do!
The box also came with a coupon for 30% off the Brokedown site.
Hanky Pankys; When I opened my box and saw something lacy looking I grew concerned, had PopSugar included underwear? How did they know my size? As it turns out they HAD included underwear, but it was one size fits all thong from Hanky Panky. Hanky Panky's are apparently known for being very comfy and you can avoid panty lines etc. I received the pink color. There was controversy on this item as well, since the one size fits all indicates it's meant only up to a certain size.
A coupon was also included for 15% off any order as well as a coupon for a free Zoya Purple nail polish. Combine this was the first time member sign up of $10 off $20 and you could score a decent savings. I was debating ordering two pairs, but the total would still be $25 so I'm holding off for now.
Update 3/22/13; I used the coupon codes plus a new member coupon to get three pairs of low rise Hanky Pankys and a Zoya nail polish. The pair in the Pop Sugar box must have been the original rise because the low rise fit me so much better!
Must Have Food
Mariebelle New York's Tresor Box; This is the pink box with the blue ribbon in the above picture. This was a cute little box of chocolates. I received the dark chocolate balls, haven't tried these yet. Update 3/22/13; these were quite yummy, I don't usually like dark chocolate but it seems this is the perfect size for me to enjoy it
Must Have Beauty
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain; I received the color "honey" which appears to be pretty similar to the color of my lips. I don't really wear lipstick so this will work nicely to moisturize and give me just the slightest amount of color.
Must Have Entertainment
Safe Haven Book and Song Download; This was the book by Nicholas Sparks which also is apparently a movie. I love to read but don't have time to read for pleasure right now. I'm looking forward to bringing this on our next trip as a good beach read.
Must Have Home
Connoisseurs Quick Jewelry Cleaner; This is a jewelry cleaner which is a gel and toothbrush which is apparently easy to use. I don't own a jewelry cleaner so it'll be nice to have one.
Special Extras
Conversation Hearts; My husband already ate these, enough said!
I've seen some blogs indicating a retail value between $138-$150, great value for the $32 I paid.
So here's the description for the February box "Whether you're single or couples up, love is in the air in February. Spoil yourself with a luxurious after-bath wrap, pucker up with a new lip color, and update your undergarments. Get wrapped up in a romantic love story before seeing it on the big screen while indulging in classic Valentine's Day treat; chocolate and conversation hearts. We hope you enjoy these special valentines from us to you."
Here's what was inside, in case you couldn't guess from the description:
Must Have Fashion
Brokedown Wrap: This is made by the same company as the infamous September scarf that everyone loved. The wrap unfortunately was not as big of a hit for everyone. The wrap came in a few different colors (white and baby pink appear to be the most common) and is listed as "one size fits all." Aside from the fact that this wrap clearly will not fill all the members who receive this box because everyone is a different weight, chest size etc, it's also VERY short. I'm 5'2" and this thing will barely cover my butt! With that aside, I think this is really pretty and soft and I was super excited when I received it. I'll definitely use it in the summer! Sorry for the bad picture, I wasn't sure how to photograph this without putting it on, which I was not about to do!
The box also came with a coupon for 30% off the Brokedown site.
Hanky Pankys; When I opened my box and saw something lacy looking I grew concerned, had PopSugar included underwear? How did they know my size? As it turns out they HAD included underwear, but it was one size fits all thong from Hanky Panky. Hanky Panky's are apparently known for being very comfy and you can avoid panty lines etc. I received the pink color. There was controversy on this item as well, since the one size fits all indicates it's meant only up to a certain size.
A coupon was also included for 15% off any order as well as a coupon for a free Zoya Purple nail polish. Combine this was the first time member sign up of $10 off $20 and you could score a decent savings. I was debating ordering two pairs, but the total would still be $25 so I'm holding off for now.
Update 3/22/13; I used the coupon codes plus a new member coupon to get three pairs of low rise Hanky Pankys and a Zoya nail polish. The pair in the Pop Sugar box must have been the original rise because the low rise fit me so much better!
Mariebelle New York's Tresor Box; This is the pink box with the blue ribbon in the above picture. This was a cute little box of chocolates. I received the dark chocolate balls, haven't tried these yet. Update 3/22/13; these were quite yummy, I don't usually like dark chocolate but it seems this is the perfect size for me to enjoy it
Must Have Beauty
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain; I received the color "honey" which appears to be pretty similar to the color of my lips. I don't really wear lipstick so this will work nicely to moisturize and give me just the slightest amount of color.
Must Have Entertainment
Safe Haven Book and Song Download; This was the book by Nicholas Sparks which also is apparently a movie. I love to read but don't have time to read for pleasure right now. I'm looking forward to bringing this on our next trip as a good beach read.
Must Have Home
Connoisseurs Quick Jewelry Cleaner; This is a jewelry cleaner which is a gel and toothbrush which is apparently easy to use. I don't own a jewelry cleaner so it'll be nice to have one.
Special Extras
Conversation Hearts; My husband already ate these, enough said!
I've seen some blogs indicating a retail value between $138-$150, great value for the $32 I paid.
Review: KlutchClub Valentines Day Best of Box
Well I've finally received all of my February boxes and am ready to review. Let me start by saying in February I was lazy and didn't take pictures of everything, I promise I'll be better in the future.Klutchclub was one I didn't take a picture of.
I signed up for the KlutchClub Best of Valentines Box because I found a code where I was able to get it for only $8.00. In general, for the price I paid I was happy with what I received, but I don't think I'll be signing up for a monthly sub just yet.
Here's what it contained:
I signed up for the KlutchClub Best of Valentines Box because I found a code where I was able to get it for only $8.00. In general, for the price I paid I was happy with what I received, but I don't think I'll be signing up for a monthly sub just yet.
Here's what it contained:
- Absolute mineral eyeliner in absolute iron; this was really big and I'm currently using it because I needed a new one. I like how their is a sharpener on one end
- Freeman Pssssst! Instant Dry Shampoo; haven't tried, I'm a little confused by it
- Hemp Hearts: Haven't tried these yet Update 3/22/13; these are actually very good! I've been using them in my yogurt and I love the texture!
- Dream Water Snoozeberry: Tried this, tasted like grape flavored water, nothing special
- Acacia Workout Sampler: Haven't tried yet
- Natural Vitality Natural Calm, The anti-stress drink, raspberry lemon; Tried this, it's a large container but it has a weird after taste, I'll use it but nothing I would buy again
- Zenify Anti-stress drink; This was good, my husband really liked it
- Nature’s Gate moisturizing cleansing bar in pomegranate sunflower; smells good, haven't used yet. Update 3/22/13; this continued to smell nice in the shower, but nothing extraordinary
- Lauren Brooke Costmetiques mini lip gloss pot in winterberry; this is very small, haven't tried
- Journey Bar in Coconut Curry; haven't tried, kind of scared. Update 3/22/13; tried this out of desperation one day. While it was not awful, it was not a good texture, very dry
- Small Package of Truvia sweetener; added this to my other sweeteners
- Anatomy Naturals 100% natural revitalizing mud mask; this was really weird looking, it was half full and all of it had moved to one side, I threw it right out
- One "the twist band" hair tye; love this, would like to get more of these
- $50 gift card to www.itrain.com; this needs to be entered as a discount code instead of a gift card, it worked but I haven't tried using the workouts yet
- Buddha Lounge CD
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