Bless Box is a monthly lifestyle subscription box for women, curated by Sazan Hendrix. Each box will include items in the beauty, health, food categories.
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About Bless Box
The Subscription Box: Bless Box
The Cost: $29.99 a month + $7.50 shipping
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 35% off your first box
CODE: MSA35
The Products: Each box will include items in the beauty, health, food categories curated by Sazan Hendrix.
Ships to: US and Worldwide!
Bless Box March 2018 Review
Bless Box always comes with a lengthy booklet and this month is a collaboration with Elle Magazine, so there will be extra pages of fashion and accessories included as well.
You'll find the table of contents.
There's always a letter from Sazan as well. She's really excited to be collaborating with Elle.
*Edit: Thanks to reader Sam for pointing out that I didn't include the free year of Elle in the value this month. I honestly glossed over it since it's not *physically* included (obv). It kind of feels like a bonus to be honest, and I also already have a free subscription to Elle (which added to me not being super impressed). If we go by the cover price, the value would be $62.88 for a year (from their site: "ELLE's cover price is $4.99 an issue ($5.99 in March, August, and September)"), but if you just pop over to their site now, you can get the full year for $10.00 without any special code. I'll leave it up to you all to decide what you think the value is here!
There are descriptions for all of the included products as well as a "Saz Tip" for each.
From here, the content changes from month to month. There are several pages showcasing Spring trends from the view of Elle Magazine.
Sazan gives her tips on how to be a "Boss Babe".
There is a "Bless Story" from subscriber Marlene, and ideas on how to "Bless it Forward".
The next pages have an interview with Pauline Youngblood, the founder Youngblood Cosmetics, an included item.
Lastly, Lauren Scruggs-Kennedy shares a recipe for a healthy snack.
The last two pages always include social media pics from subscribers and all of Bless Box's social media handles.
The back has a teaser for next month.
Sunday Riley Auto Correct Brightening and Depuffing Eye Cream, 0.17 oz. sample - Estimated Value $22.10 (Buy a full size for $65.00)
I don't normally have much puffiness to my eyes in the morning, but if you've read any of my beauty reviews you know I'm always looking to reduce my dark circles. I haven't gotten to use this enough to see actual results for dark circles and even though many claims to erase them immediately, I know that's simply not true. Only time will tell how this pans out, but it is extremely light when applying and feels dewy with virtually no scent, which I like.
Dove Exfoliating Body Polish, 1 oz. sample size - Estimated Value $0.56 (Buy a full size 10.5 oz for $5.89)
Awww, I was all excited to see a little tub of this, but it turned out to be a foil packet instead. No matter, I still tried out this new product from Dove to find that it smells ridiculously good (probably the crushed macadamia nut and rice milk) and has a really unique fluffy but gritty texture that buffs away dull skin to make way for smooth soft skin instead. This could easily replace the exfoliating body scrub I currently use to keep my body feeling touchable. I am really feeling this one!
Maybelline Total Temptation Mascara in Blackest Black - Retail Value $7.99
This drugstore brand often finds its way into Bless Box, but truth be told, I prefer drugstore mascara. I've never seen this one before, so I was eager to test it out. The wand in this one is rather fluffy which I enjoy because I've found it really makes the lashes look plumper. I'm glad they included the black color in the non-waterproof formula for easy removal at the end of the day.
Nuun Hydration Effervescent Vitamin Supplement in Grapefruit Orange, 1.9 oz. - Retail Value $7.00 (found here for $5.00)
These tablets remind me of the way Airbourne comes, in large tablets that dissolve in water. I haven't been drinking enough water lately and I can't seem to stay on top of it. I'm hoping that the grapefruit orange flavor of these coupled with extra vitamins and electrolytes help me consume my daily intake of water. My facialist would be so proud! This actually doesn't taste half bad even though it does take a little bit for the tablet to dissolve in room temperature water. I'll be keeping these around for the mornings after too many drinks as well...
There's also a coupon for 30% off your next order on their website.
Ren Clean Skincare "& Now to Sleep" Pillow Spray, 10 ml sample size - Estimated Value $3.33 (Buy a 75 ml bottle for $25.00)
I have a heck of a time getting to sleep at night, so I was pleased to see a product like this in the box this month. This spray contains frankincense (to put your mind at rest), hops (to calm and relax), and lavender (to help reduce anxiety) to help you drift off to sleep after spraying this onto your pillow at night. It's all natural and cruelty free so you can rest even easier knowing nothing creepy is in here.
They've included info cards with a code to get 25% off a purchase of $100 or more on their site.
Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Crushed Mineral Blush in Plumberry, 0.10 oz - Retail Value $22.00
I'm not familiar with Youngblood Cosmetics, but reading the short interview with Founder Pauline Youngblood has enlightened me on this vegan and natural makeup line. The Plumberry shade is sort of a classic blush color that's sort of a pink with purplish tones. I find it to be pretty pigmented, but you can control and build with this loose blush with using a fluffy brush. I have it rather thick on my arm (above), but it can be toned down quite a bit. There's also a bit of a shimmer to it as well. I don't know if this one is for me since I've been using cream blush lately, but they've included a full size which is nice. I may pass it on to my Mom since this color would suit her!
Hippeas in Vegan White Cheddar, 1 oz. - Buy a pack of 24 for $28.08
Ah, Hippeas. This particular flavor is a favorite at the MSA office, but I can't get on board. These have shown up in numerous sub boxes in the past, but I've never quite taken to them. It won't be hard to find these organic puffed chickpea snacks a home though.
Hollywood Fashion Secrets Fashion Tape, 36 strips - Retail Value $7.79
I haven't received anything like this in a box before and I find it kinda helpful even though I don't normally think I'd have a use for something like this. It's just nice to see a different variety of product in a box. This is essentially double-sided tape in single-use strips that help keep your outfits G-rated. If you need to go braless but choose to wear a top that may slip, you can use these against your skin to keep it tight against your body. You can also use them to fix a hem or keep stubborn gaps in a button-down closed.
There's also an info card and coupon code for 25% off your next purchase on their website.
Lifeline Skincare Refresh Polish Gelee, 0.27 oz. sample size - Estimated Value $2.62 (Buy a 3.3 oz for $32.00)
The final brand has two products, with this refresh polishing gelee as the first. It's basically a gel cleanser with some grit to it that exfoliates your skin while you srub. It has a nice light scent and feels great both going on and after using.
Lifeline Skincare Daily Defensive Complex, 0.34 oz. - Estimated Value $37.40 (Buy 1 oz. for $110.00)
The second product from Lifeline could have been one of two products. I received the Daily Defense Complex (the other being a Neck Firming Complex, drat!) which is a restorative face cream for after cleansing. I don't care for the scent of this, as I think it smells kind of...musty? It apparently has growth factors from human stem cells which I'm hoping isn't as scary as it sounds. I have so many facial creams right now, so I'll probably pass this on since the scent isn't my favorite.
Special Bonus: Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil in Candy, 0.09 oz. – Listed Value $10.40 (Buy 0.1 oz. bottle for $26)
Blerg! I just got this "bonus past favorite" in last month's box and although it does a great job hydrating my lips, I don't overall love to leave it on. It does smell really good though!
Verdict: Doing the values for this box is always kind of weird because they inflate a lot of the prices they list in the booklet and send several sample sizes that I can only estimate based on full-size prices. For $37.49 after shipping, Bless Box sent me with 11 items that have an estimated retail value of over $144.00. If you count the free subscription to Elle Magazine, you can value that at the cover price of $62.88 or the $10.00 price you can get without a code on their site right now. I'll let you be the judge! Even though the $121.00 (at the very least) is a great a value and I always find some things I like, I still get strange vibes from this subscription as a whole. There usually isn't a clear "hero" item and it always seems sort of random with lots of samples and no solid theme. The booklet seems so involved and "lifestyle"-focused for a subscription that doesn't really feel that way based on the products. I think they could fit everything in a box half the size and just do a simple info card to cut down on packaging and shipping costs. The huge booklet and large box don't add much to the experience for me personally.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, but subscribe before the 17th to receive April.
Bless Box ships once per month, usually between the 19th and 22nd. If you subscribed on or before the 17th, you will receive a box that month. If you subscribed after the 17th, your first box will ship the following month unless otherwise stated.
Coupon – New customers, use coupon code BEBLESSED for 50% off your first box. Or, use MSA35 to save 35% off your first box!
Value Breakdown: At $37.49 for this box, you're only paying $3.40 per item.
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