Kira Kira Crate from Japan Crate is a monthly delivery of beauty products directly from Japan. You’ll receive 6-8 full-size products ranging from fragrant lotions and scrubs to fun cosmetics, face masks, and unique ways to relax.
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About Kira Kira Crate
The Subscription Box: Kira Kira Crate
The Cost: $29 a month + free shipping
ACTIVE DEAL: Save $3 off your first box
CODE: MSA3DD
The Products: 6-8 full-size items directly from Japan through a mix of four categories: Daily Care, Cosmetics, Pamper, and Bath & Spa
Ships: Worldwide for free, with the exception of these countries
Kira Kira Crate “Summertime Shine” June 2019 Review
This box always comes with a booklet that describes all the items and how to use them, which is great for me because the majority of the packaging isn’t written in English! They also feature customer photos that use the hashtag #kirakiracrate to share on social media and include a great how-to on using the items in the box. This month’s theme is “Summertime Shine,” which sounds so inviting! Let’s see how good these beauty treats are, eh?
Push X Massager
I was really intrigued by this item - I like the non-cosmetic stuff, and I have seen a lot of cool massagers and things in this box. That being said, this first item wasn't quite a winner for me. It's a stiff plastic, and the shape feels awkward in my hand. It's supposed to be used on the neck, head, and shoulders, but it feels too hard for my forehead, and I can't seem to get the right grip on it to massage my neck.
Triple Lip Gloss
Easily my favorite item in the entire box! I'm a complete lip gloss junkie, and this formula is exactly what I like: glossy, sparkly, and not sticky. This has a nice smell of strawberries, and smells a little like an artificial candy scent, but I don't really mind because it's pleasant. The sponge is a nice size and shape, and it's pocket-sized, which is putting it in my priority rotation!
Cool Body Mist
This spray is intended to refresh under the sun, but this really missed the mark for me! I hate to say it, but I absolutely can't stand the smell. I see a picture of grapes in the brochure for this, but it smells like the Dimetapp of my childhood; cloying, fake, and vaguely medicinal. Anyone who likes the scent could probably get a nice pick-me-up from putting this in the fridge and then using it to spritz, but sadly, it wasn't for me!
Alface Crystal Moisture Mask
I'm a sucker for a good mask! I like the silver mask treatment and it had some powerhouse ingredients like amino acids and a variety of vitamins. This was extremely moisturizing, and my skin seemed a little brighter after using, so I'll deem this a success!
Body Massage Salt
When summer's in full swing, I tend to try and focus on exfoliation. My skin can get kind of rough and dry, especially my feet, and salts like this are so helpful to keep things buffed and smooth. This can be used as scented bath salts, but I mixed these with coconut butter to make a paste and slathered it on before showering to give myself an extra polish. The salts had a nice light scent, and didn't feel harsh or drying.
Verdict: This month's box had some high points, but not liking two whole items in the box kind of puts a damper on things! No matter how I tried, I couldn't get that X massager to work, and that mist really didn't smell good to me. The massage salts and the lip gloss were definitely high points to this box, but I have to say, I was a little disappointed in the items overall. The mask to me didn't add much value to make up for the items that I didn't enjoy. That being said, trying new things is always fun, so I don't regret this box, but I do hope there are some good surprises in the months ahead!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Unfortunately, no. You must sign up by the end of each month to receive the following month's box. Sign up today to receive September as your first box.
From Kira Kira's FAQ:
Orders close at 11:59pm PST on the last day of the month. Any orders placed after then will be dated as the 1st of the following month.
ACTIVE DEAL: Save $3 off your first box
CODE: MSA3DD
Value Breakdown: This box costs $29 + free shipping, which means that each of the 5 items in the box has an average cost of $5.80.
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