California Found is a monthly subscription box that features products from California makers that can typically only be found in California! Subscribers receive several items per month that could be beauty, gourmet, style, or home goods.
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About California Found
The Subscription Box: California Found
The Cost: $49 per month + shipping. Save with a 3-month subscription.
ACTIVE DEAL: Get free shipping to US addresses.
CODE: SHIPSFREE
The Products: A minimum of $90 worth of California lifestyle goods, made by California-based artisans
Ships to: The US for $7.95, Canada for $16.95, and worldwide for $23.95
California Found August 2019 Review
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Instead of a booklet or pamphlet, California Found sends individual info cards featuring each item and giving some deets about the people and brands behind the products. They donate 10% of their profit every month to a charitable cause, and this month (as with last month) they are donating to Surfrider Foundation.
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Lulu LilyBird Sterling Circle Necklace - Retail Value $48.00
I am always really happy when I get a sterling silver piece of jewelry in a box. My skin tends to erode platings off of base metals, even if they are gold plated, making their lifespan limited in my jewelry box. Sterling is one of those metals that only gets prettier over time and is unaffected by my skin chemistry.
I really think the design of this necklace is lovely. The spoilers mentioned a rose quartz stone, but mine seems to be the darker iolite stone mentioned by Beth in the spoiler post comments. This suits me just fine, as the smokier stone gives this necklace a little more of an edge, something I lean into for fall accessories. I have found that 18-inch chains are my ideal length, and this one fell perfectly around my neck to peek out of blouses. I am really pleased with this piece!
Delicate and edgy all at once!
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No. 28 Hydrating Hand and Body Cream, 4 oz. - Retail Value $22.o0
When I first tried this hand cream, I thought it looked super heavy. I was really surprised at how light it felt while still being super hydrating. The first ingredient is aloe vera, which is genius. It has a fragrance blend of various citrus, lavender, petitgrain, and more that is sweet but subtle. I really like the amber glass and apothecary-inspired label. This cream hasn't left my desk since I opened it because it is perfect for all-day hydration as I write!
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The Hundredth Acre Night-Blooming Jasmine Candle, 10 oz - Retail Value $25.00
Oh wow. This candle is incredible. I absolutely LOVE jasmine scents and this is a heady authentic blend that is both botanical and incredibly sexy. It reminds me so much of LUSH Lust perfume, an old favorite that I wear often, especially if I am feeling myself! This candle releases a ton of fragrance, which suits me just fine, and burns cleanly and evenly, meaning no tunneling or leftover wax. With a burn time of 50-55 hours, I get to look forward to this scent for a long time.
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Gustus Vitae Gourmet Ultimate BBQ Seasoning, 2.2 oz - Retail Value $9.99
Gustus Vitae Turkey Burger Seasoning, 2 oz - Retail Value $12.00
Gustus Vitae Veggie Burger Seasoning, 1.5 oz - Retail Value $12.00
These salts tend to appear pretty regularly in subscription boxes, so I know some people out there might be less than enthused about them. I already have a few sets but I am happy to get new flavors, especially since my husband absolutely loves them. He adds these spices to pizza, veggies, popcorn, you name it. I know he will be extra excited about this BBQ-inspired trio, especially since he likes to make his own burger patties. We do a ton of grilling in the early fall too, so these came at the perfect time.
The Verdict: This was my first California Found box and I am impressed. The quality of the items was stellar, and the curation was really great too. I enjoyed each of the items this month, especially the necklace and candle. (I need a few more of these candles!!) The hand cream was also pretty wonderful, and the spices will make my husband's day when I present them to him. The value was good too. I calculated around a $128.99 value for this $49 box. All in all, I am really thrilled with this box and I look forward to next month!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, it has sold out. You will receive the September box. From California Found:
If you subscribe on or before the 30th of the month, you will receive that month’s box. If you subscribe after the 30th, your subscription will begin with the next month’s shipment. If we are sold out of boxes the month you subscribe, you will be notified and your subscription will begin the following month.
ACTIVE DEAL: Get free shipping to US addresses.
CODE: SHIPSFREE
Value Breakdown: At $56.95 for this box ($49 + $7.95 shipping), here's what you are paying approximately per item:
- Necklace $21.19
- Hand Cream $9.71
- Candle $11.03
- BBQ Spice $4.41
- Turkey Burger Spice $5.30
- Veggie Burger Spice $5.30
Alternatively, each of the 6 items has an average cost of $8.17.
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