Kloverbox - July 2015

My July Kloverbox has arrived!  I always look forward to receiving this box each month.  Here's a look at what was featured in this month's box:

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Previse Skincare SunSheer SPF 30 Sunscreen Moisturizer  3 oz ($36)

FlutterFly Scrubs French Vanilla Pear Skin Polish  4 oz ($8.95)

 

Praerie Botanicals Tonka Body Balm   2 oz ($20)

 

Ellison's Organics 3-Free Nail Lacquer in Captivating Koral  15 ml ($12)

Cost of Box:  $25 (includes shipping)
Total Box Value:  $76.95
Impressions:   I now have enough sunscreen to take a bath in!  Not really, but I have received tons of sunscreen products in beauty boxes over the past few months.  I do spend quite a bit of time outside but I have accumulated more sunscreen than I can possibly use up this year.  I guess that means I need to start donating/gifting more to friends and coworkers.  This one is a lotion, which isn't my favorite (I prefer spray suncreens), but at least it has a nicer smell with pink grapefruit extract.  I may keep this one in my stash for that very reason! :)  The Flutterfly skin polish scrub I received has a weird green gel-like consistency, not like a typical sugar scrub.  I do like the vanilla pear scent and have already used it once.  I like the moisturizing fruit and seed oil ingredients but I wonder if my container melted and partially separated during shipping because the amount I used off the surface didn't feel gritty like a typical sugar scrub.  Or maybe it is designed to be gentle and only contains a small amount of sugar... I'm not sure.  The label says that you can use it on the face or body but I think it is a little too heavy for me to use on my face.  But if you like oil cleansers (especially for makeup removal), this may be a nice natural product substitute.  It doesn't lather, only turns milky, just like oil facial cleansers that I've tried.  My favorite product from this box is the Tonka body balm.  I have quite enjoyed using this product because it is a nice rich, non-greasy moisturizer with a light sweet coconut scent.  I've mostly been using it only on my hands and feet so this 2 oz container will last longer but I would love to slather it all over after a shower!  I think I may be the only woman on the planet who cares nothing for nail polish so this bottle (as with all nail polish I receive) will be given to someone else who will appreciate it. 

Overall, I think this is another good box from Kloverbox.  The value of this month's box was really good (3 times the cost of the box) and I plan to use 3 out of the 4 products so I'm a happy camper!   As usual, I'm already anxiously looking forward to next month's box! 

Congratulations to Kloverbox celebrating it's 1 year anniversary as a subscription box service!  I wish them many more years of success. 

Kloverbox - June 2015

My June Kloverbox arrived over the weekend and I'm excited about it!  I always look forward to receiving this box each month.  Here's a look at what was featured in this month's box:

Wash Beauty Co. Original Konjac Sponge ($14)

Deco Naturals Lemon + Sea Clay Mask  4 oz  ($26)

  

Natalie Therese Key Chain Pouch with Aqua Zipper  4.5" x 4" ($14)

Pacifica Indian Coconut Nectar Body Butter  8 oz  ($15)

Cost of Box:  $25 (includes shipping)
Total Box Value:  $69
Impressions:  I love this month's box!  All the skincare products are full size which I think is awesome.  I have received a Konjac sponge before in one of my Petit Vour boxes and it does provide nice gentle exfoliation if you have sensitive skin or you don't want to agitate an area on your face where you may have a break out.  I've tried the Deco mask only once but I think it works well from what I could tell.  Of course, the issue with clay masks is making sure you get all the residue off your face.  I always go over my face with a cotton facial pad and toner a couple of times after washing off masks to help get it all out of my pores.  I tried mixing the mask with water but the Deco website also suggests trying yogurt or honey.  I love honey based masks so I definitely plan to use honey next time!  The key chain pouch made of cork fabric is neat.  The pouch comes with a few different zipper color options on the Natalie Therese website but not sure if all Kloverbox subscribers will get the same color in their box.  I would have preferred the black zipper option but I still plan to use the aqua one that I got.  It is big enough to carry cash/credit cards/ID/lip balm at times when I don't want to carry a purse.  I think my favorite product in this box is the Pacifica body butter.  It contains shea and almond oil (two of my favorite skincare ingredients) and smells of coconut and vanilla!  I've already been applying it like crazy, not because I need to but because I just like the smell so much!  It has been doing a good job of moisturizing.  It is a large tube that should last a while and for $12 (with discount code), I'm seriously considering ordering another tube.  Overall, I'm quite happy with this month's box!  I can't wait to receive my July Kloverbox!

MSA + Kloverbox Beach House Box

Kloverbox, my favorite subscription box, and Liz Cadman, the founder of My Subscription Addiction (MSA), the subscription box review site that I follow, recently released a limited edition box called "The Beach House Box".  The box was offered for $100 and was advertised to feature "beauty, home and lifestyle items inspired by a beach house vacation".  Although it was a mystery box with no spoilers, Kloverbox is one of my favorite subscription boxes so I decided to go for it.  I was sure there would be something in it that I would use!  Here is a look at the items featured in the Beach House box:

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Thursday Friday Gold Toe Tote in Antler ($110)

Olio Studio Aqua Stripe Pillow (Value Unknown)

(matches my current bedding color scheme)

Hand in Hand Sea Salt Liquid Hand Soap  12 oz  ($18)

One Love Organics Vitamin C Body Polish  6 oz  ($48)

Goldfaden MD Sun Visor SPF 30 Sunscreen Mist  2.7 oz  ($45)

Tatcha Ageless Enriching Renewal Cream  0.4 oz  ($43.53 value)

Thursday Friday Gift Card ($20 value)

Cost of Box:  $100 (shipping included) - $10 Credit for late shipment = $90

Total Box Value:  Over $264.53 (excluding gift card)

Impressions:   Although there were some issues with the delivery of this box and given that it was a mystery box, I am quite pleased that I got it.  The tote bag was offered in three different color variations in this box.  I received the Antler (taupe) color which I think is a nice neutral color that is in line with what I would normally purchase and carry.  I like the gold turn-lock closure, the cord to hold your keys, the durable canvas exterior, and the fact that the interior lining is easy to clean if you do decide to use it on the beach.  The Thursday Friday website is currently having an 80% off 4th of July sale so you can get one of these bags in many different color variations for only $22 for a limited time!  The box included a $20 gift card to use on the site but the 80% off sale is a much better deal.  Although this is a nice, pretty tote, I do not believe it warrants the $110 price tag.  The sale price is a little more fitting in my opinion considering it's not a designer bag and it's not real leather accents.  I would say the quality is comparable to a nice bag from Target or a sensibly priced department store.  The bag measures 12.75"H x 18.5"W x 6"D with a 9" handle drop.  It's a little larger than I would normally carry for everyday use but still a good roomy bag for travel and beach vacations.  I'm planning to use it on my 4th of July trip home to my parents!   I'm lucky that the color of the throw pillow matches the aqua color of my comforter set perfectly so it's serving as another accent pillow on my bed.  I really like the natural products that were featured in this box.  The Vitamin C scrub smells wonderfully of pineapple and I'm anxious to use it soon!  I'm happy the sunscreen is a spray (which I prefer) unlike the other sunscreens I've received in other beauty boxes this year.  It also doesn't have a strong smell, which is nice.  I'm also happy to get to try another product from Tatcha.  I received the rice powder enzyme sample in another box and have been using it sparingly since this brand is so expensive and a luxury I would not splurge on for a full size.  The full size of this moisturizing renewal cream is a whopping $185 for 1.7 oz!  So, although this cream container is small, it's still quite valuable and will be used sparingly.  It is luxurious and rich and doesn't seem to take much to get the job done.  The hand soap is needed but I'm not overly excited about the scent.  The website says the scent consists of several different mints and eucalyptus but I'm not able to pick those scents up.  My sense of smell may just be having an off day! 

Overall, I am happy with this box!  I will be using all the items in this box and the value is well over the cost so it was definitely worth it for me.  The throw pillow was made exclusively for this box so there is no set value for it but similar pillows on the Olio Studio site are around $49.  The retail value of the box without the pillow and gift card is still $264!  And because my box was delayed in shipping, I will be given a $10 credit on my purchase which I thought was very nice of MSA and Kloverbox to do considering they had no control over the issues that caused the delay.  I hope Kloverbox offers more limited edition boxes in the future!

Kloverbox - May 2015

I received my May Kloverbox today!  Kloverbox is definitely one of my favorite subscription boxes and I am always excited to receive my monthly box.  Here is a look at what was featured in this month's box:

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Delizioso Skin Care TARA Adorned Blushing Mousse  0.25 oz ($29.95)

 

Preserve Triple Razor with 2 Blades  ($8.50)

 

Eco-armour Pomegranate & Mango Shave Foam  1.7 oz ($12)

 

Eco-armour Mango Butter Lip Balm  0.15 oz ($5.75)

 

Pure Organic Ancient Grains Triple Berry Nut Bar  1.23 oz ($2.19)

 

Cost of Box:  $25 (includes shipping)
Total Box Value:  $58.39
Impressions:   This is my first Kloverbox that has included a makeup item.  I will not be using the blush mousse which is kind of disappointing since it alone makes up a little more than half the retail value of the box.  I will try to trade it for something I can use.  I plan to use everything else in the box.  I still haven't used my Preserve razor I received in my April Goodebox but razors are useful and always good to have a stash of.   I like than an extra blade is included.  The pomegranate and mango shave cream and mango lip balm sound heavenly!  I love lip balms with cocoa or shea butter and almond oil so I'm excited to try this one from Eco-armour.  I have never tried any snack bars with quinoa or amaranth before so I'm intrigued by this Pure bar.  I do like that it has almonds and berries in it.  This will be my breakfast tomorrow morning!

Although I will not be using the big ticket item in this box, the blush mousse, the value of the rest of the items are more than the cost of the box which is good.  Overall, I'm happy with the amount of use I will get out of the items included so it was a good deal for me.  I'm looking forward to the June box! 

Kloverbox - April 2015

Kloverbox is here!  I can't even begin to tell you how much I'm loving this subscription box and this is only my second box from them!  This is by far my favorite beauty/skincare sub box because...

• I can generally use everything in the box, 
• they include some full size samples, 
• even the small samples last a long time, 
• the products are made with simple, natural ingredients, 
• and the box value is always much more than what you paid! 

Here's what was included in the April box:

Kosmatology Herbal Fresh Foaming Hand Soap - Spearmint Rosemary  ($8.99)

Old Orchard No. 10 Baobab & Rosehip Lotion Bar  2 oz ($28)

Bridge Nine Candle Co. Citrus Candle  4 oz ($9)

Real Beauty for a Cause Coffee Scrub  2 oz ($7.50)

Rani’s Yummy Shooters - Peanut Butter Dream Buttered Oats  1.2 oz ($1.99)

Cost of Box:  $25 (includes shipping)
Total Box Value:  $55.50
Impressions:  I really like foaming soaps so I'm excited about this one from Kosmatology.  I tried it and it wasn't drying but I'm not entirely in love with the spearmint rosemary scent.  There are other scents available; I would have preferred the orange or grapefruit scents.  I plan to use this one anyway because it is a nice hand soap.  I have never used a lotion bar before but I love this citrus scented one from Old Orchard.  It is so pretty, almost too pretty to use!  The ingredients are great and it was good at moisturizing my very dry hands.  It does not take much to moisturize your hands so this bar should last a long time.  It does start to melt quickly from the warmth of your body so you have to be carefully to not hold it too long or you will end up with a greasy mess on your hands!  I like the citrus scent of the tin candle as well.  It isn't an intense citrus scent but the small tin is nice to have near you on your nightstand or other areas where you might not want to have a big candle burning.  The coffee scrub is another new concept to me.  I drink lots of coffee so of course I love the scent!  And I really like that it has avocado oil to help moisturize while it scrubs.  I have not eaten the granola yet, but I'm sure I will love it because I love peanut butter!  Overall, I am very pleased with this month's box.  I plan to use everything featured this month so this was a great box and a great value!  I even liked the containers and tins the companies used and plan to repurpose them once I'm done using the products.

Kloverbox also included the replacement item for the Urban Oreganics Rosewater Toner than had a container issue in last month's box.

Urban Oreganics Brush Cleaner  ($16)

I was hoping they would replace the toner with a new bottle of toner because I was really excited to try a rosewater toner.  The jar isn't listed with a size but it looks to be a 2 oz container.  I'm not excited about the solid brush cleaner because I do not wear makeup and don't have brushes to clean.  However, someone on a subscription box review site mentioned that they contacted Urban Oreganics about possible other uses and were told that the ingredients in the cleanser are mild enough to use as a facial cleanser too.  That is good to know and made me a little more interested in the cleanser - but I would still prefer the toner!  I will probably use it by rubbing the head of my facial brush over the cleanser and clean my face as usual.  The small jar would be nice for when I travel and don't what to pack larger cleansers.  Perhaps I will order the rosewater toner from the Urban Oreganics Etsy shop when the toner I currently use runs out.