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There’s something about having a surprise box of goodies on your doorstep that makes it feel like your birthday came early. Or has multiplied your birthday. I guess it’s fitting, then, that my husband gifted me a full year’s worth of Causeboxes last year. My final box arrived last week, and it didn’t disappoint.
While there is some variation between boxes, here’s a glimpse of what was inside mine—and whether the products are worth buying on their own.
The Summer 2020 Causebox Contains…
- Pepper & Vetiver Stacking Bowls (three)
- Silicone Stretch Lids (six pack)
- Feya Candles Diffuser
- Savhera Essential Oil Roll-Ons
- Stella & Grace Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
- PMD Clean Smart Facial Cleansing Device
- The Juice Cleanse bath salts
All of the Causebox Contents, Ranked from Best to Meh
1. Stella & Grace Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum
This serum doesn’t have a noticeable fragrance (or odor, as some do), and it’s lightweight, with a clean, non-sticky finish. Some serums have left my skin feeling taut and shiny; this is more of a gentle dewiness. While the package touts that it can reduce the appearance of fine lines, I haven’t really noticed results (though, to be fair, it’s only been two weeks).
2. Pepper & Vetiver Stacking Bowls & Silicone Stretch Lids
Do I need them? Not really. Are they beautiful? Yes. I love the summery, watercolor stripes on these ceramic serving bowls, and how neatly they nest within each other, so they don’t take up a ton of pantry real estate.
What makes them particularly useful, though, are the silicone stretch lids that come with it—though they can be used to cover any bowl, they’re an easy way to clean up leftovers without dirtying a set of Tupperware.
3. Savhera Essential Oil Roll-Ons
When you need a little pick-me-up, this is it. The roll-ons feature a diluted blend of essential oils (so you don’t have to worry about them irritating your skin), and are an easy way to freshen up before you head out the door. The Summer 2020 Causebox comes with two roll-ons—one calming, one mood-boosting—though both tend to have a citrusy scent.
4. Feya Candles White Tea & Ginger Diffuser
Like most reed diffusers, the scent is very subtle here. When you do get a whiff, it’s light, crisp and refreshing.
Also, I like the fact that the company contributes a portion of its proceeds to provide clean drinking water to those in need, though it was hard to tell how much was contributed.
5. The Juice Cleanse Bath Salts
This is very subjective, because I’m not a bath person. People who love a good soak—or have achy muscles because they’re doing more than sitting on their couch all day (unlike me)—would probably really enjoy this addition to the box. It has a sweet, citrusy scent that’s borderline Froot Loop-y, and the blend of oils and Epsom salts are designed to soften and moisturize your skin.
6. PMD Clean Smart Facial Cleansing Device
It seems like every other lifestyle subscription box features some sort of facial massager, all promising to deeply clean your skin courtesy of its vibrating, silicone bristles. This one’s no different. Maybe I don’t wear enough makeup or get my face dirty enough to feel like these gadgets make a difference. All in all, I find them kind of lackluster, and I hope we’ll get a little break from them in future boxes.
If you’re interested in trying Causebox for yourself, you can sign up via this link. It’s a fun way to try new things and liven up our socially distant days, that’s for sure.