Cost of Bundle: $35.95 + tax and shipping - $10 coupon = $34.15
Impressions: My first bundle from The Honest Company shipped via FedEx ground from Pennsylvania and was delivered to me in South Carolina within 3 days of placing my order so they are quick in processing and shipping orders which is nice!
When I saw that they had a body oil, I instantly added it to my bundle! I love body oils and definitely wanted to try this one. This one does a great job of moisturizing my dry hands and skin without being too heavy and greasy. I thought it absorbed relatively quick for an oil and it doesn't contain perfumes. And since it's formulated to be gentle enough to use on a baby, I'm not worried about using a little on my face too. This is one product that will probably always be included in my bundles. I was a little unsure about the scent of the deodorants when I was ordering online because every natural deodorant I've tried so far has smelled a little too "earthy" for my preference. I like the Bergamot or citrus side of the Bergamot and Sage version I tried in this bundle but I'm not crazy about the herby sage smell. I think I would prefer a sweeter scent so I plan to try the Lavender and Vanilla scent next time. It seems to work more like a deodorizer than an antiperspirant so I'm not sure yet if this will work out as a possible replacement for my regular Dove deodorant. I didn't notice any benefit in reducing perspiration but the scent did last much longer than I thought it would. However, I have only used it once and only sprayed one layer on. Maybe it would be more effective as an antiperspirant if I sprayed another layer on after the first layer dried. If I continue using this deodorant, I think I would have to be prepared to reapply it throughout the day or spray on multiple layers in the morning. Or just use it on days when I'm not going to be really active or outside in the heat a lot. I'm still on the fence about it right now. If not for a deodorant, I think the Lavender Vanilla (if sweetly scented) could possibly be used as a lightly scented body spray. I'll decide if this product is worth keeping in my bundle shipments once I give the Lavender Vanilla scent a try. I do not wear makeup so I can't comment on how well the facial towelettes work in removing makeup but they work well for freshening up my face if I start to feel sweaty and oily which is nice for the summer months. There is a slightly sticky feeling on my skin at first but it dries fine. And they did leave my skin feeling lightly moisturized. I may add these to my next bundle too. I also plan to add a pack of baby wipes. I don't have a baby but I do prefer using wet wipes over hand sanitizer. I didn't notice a wet-wipe type product on The Honest Company website when I put together this first bundle but I think baby wipes would be a good alternative. The foaming hand soap works well but I wish the Mandarin scent was more prominent. My favorite product by far was the Lavender and Vanilla Air and Fabric Freshener. I usually find lavender scented products to be a little overwhelming but the lavender in this one is balanced by the sweet vanilla scent. I wanted to spray it on everything! I really liked this fragrance combination which is why I'm hoping the Lavender and Vanilla spray deodorant will be nice as a body spray if not as a deodorant. The scent isn't as intense as say a Glade or Febreeze type product but the scent does certainly linger, especially on fabric. I actually like that this product is more on the subtle side because I find that most air and fabric fresheners are a bit too strongly scented for my preference. This Lavender and Vanilla freshener will definitely be a staple in my future bundle shipments!
I am really impressed with the list of ingredients in all of these products and it is a comfort knowing that I'm using something on my body or in my home that isn't filled with tons of harsh chemicals and toxins. That is where a lot of the perceived value of the bundles from The Honest Company comes from. I could definitely find cheaper versions of all the items in this bundle in my local drugstore but the tradeoff would be a lot of harsh or harmful ingredients. But even in terms of natural product competitors, The Honest Company is still modestly priced in my opinion. I have received some natural products in natural beauty boxes that were a lot more expensive than these and not any better in quality. So with the $10 off coupon code I got through the My Subscription Addiction website, this bundle order was a really good deal for five full size natural products! I also like the flexibility The Honest Company allows in setting your shipment schedule and the ease of being able to change your bundle items for each shipment if you want to. I selected the option to have my bundle shipped every 6 weeks but I can easily push my shipment date back or up if I choose. My next bundle is scheduled to ship on September 4th and I have until that shipment starts processing to make any changes. Overall, I'm quite please with my first bundle from The Honest Company and I'm looking forward to trying more of their products.
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