Beachly is a quarterly seasonal box for women or men, stocked with apparel, accessories, and lifestyle items that have a beach-forward vibe and keep you feeling close to the ocean even if you're landlocked. Each box costs $99.00 but will have a value of over $180.00 featuring 6-8 items from well-known brands like Aloha, Havaianas, Roxy, Billabong, Nixon, DIFF Eyewear, and more. This is a review of their women's box.
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)
About this Beach-Inspired Lifestyle Box
The Subscription Box: Beachly
The Cost: $99.00/season + shipping. Save with an annual subscription.
The Products: 6-8 pieces of premium, beach-inspired apparel, accessories & lifestyle products. Total retail value of $200+.
Ships to: The U.S. for $4.95 (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada for $11.95
Good to Know:
Boxes are catered to your style preferences, as well as your climate. For example, if you live in a tropical climate, such as Hawaii, you won’t receive cold weather clothes such as heavy-duty outerwear or a beanie in your winter box.
Beachly Summer 2020 Review
When you first sign up for Beachly, you'll fill out a few preferences to tailor your box to you. They also take your location into account, so you don't have to worry about getting a tank top in the middle of winter in the midwest.
Your sizes and preferences will be saved to your account for future inquiry needs.
Let's peek inside!
Cleobella Coverup
This is normally a bit bright for me, but at the beach, anything goes! Sadly, I will not be seeing the beach this year (I am in denial) so this might be packed up for next summer when my family is planning a North Carolina coast getaway. This is the ideal sort of coverup: it is flowy and breezy, with enough length and adjustable ties so you can still define your waist a little. It is made of 10% viscose which is super breathable and the little white tassels are a cute finishing touch.
It's not the beach... but it is a pretty green backyard. Also, peep my new sunnies I review below!
Raen 'Gilman' Sunglasses - Retail Value $150.00
I know Raen tends to show up in subscription boxes on occasion, so these might not be super exciting to everyone. I happen to love this brand and I still wear the two pairs I have received from them before. Well, I still wear one pair. My mom permanently borrowed the other. These might be my new favorites! They have a nice weight in your hands and feel incredibly well made, which is something the majority of sunnies that come in boxes can't always boast. The shape is also classic and in an eternally chic tortoise acetate.
Sand Cloud Towel
This brand is currently targeting me across Facebook and Instagram, so I was amused to see one show up in a box. This one still isn't the 100% Turkish cotton of its counterparts on the brand's website, but it is 30% cotton, 25% recycled polyester, and 45% recycled cotton. Again, no beach for me this season. But I have found these make truly excellent blankets for picnics or outdoors sketching. They are super small when rolled up and very lightweight, meaning they fit into your smaller bags and take up less room in your trunk.
Will cut off my hands, but you get the idea of how large this thing is!
Monstera Bottle Opener
As the proud parent of a rather large Monstera, I immediately enjoyed this bottle opener and its familiar leaf shape.
Protekt Reef Safe SPF 30, 3 oz - Retail Value $18.00
I am a sunscreen queen and wear it every day. I am also rather picky about something that goes on my face or body daily. It better feel good! This sunscreen does, though I would stick to your body and pick a true facial sunscreen for your face. At first, it looked like this thick cream wasn't going to absorb completely and I was worried it might leave behind that dreaded white film, but it actually absorbed with very little effort. It did leave a little sheen behind, but nothing too bad! As someone who goes through a lot of sunscreen bottles each season, this was a welcome sight inside my box this month.
Protekt Reef Safe SPF 15 Lip Balm, 4.25 g - Retail Value 5.00
I liked this balm, but apply too much and it does make your lips look a little frosty. It has a creamy coconut scent and a really smooth application.
Kopari Coconut Detox Mask Packets, three 5 mL packets - Buy 2 oz for $38.00 here
Our last item is a trio of one-time use detox masks from Kopari. First things first, this mask does have coconut oil inside. This comedogenic ingredient isn't going to be ideal for everyone. If you are prone to clogged pores and blackheads, proceed with caution on this one. The mask itself is very smooth and kind of like a pale green shade. It is instantly cooling on skin and never really dried completely for me in the recommended 10-15 minutes. I actually really like some Kopari products but this one didn't do a lot for me. I also noticed it is no longer sold on their website, though I did find it at other retailers.
Verdict: This Beachly box has to feel a little bittersweet for those of us who are landlocked this summer. These items are so beachy and sunshiny and ugh, I miss the ocean so much. Luckily, every single item can be used far away from the water. The coverup doubles as a top, the sunglasses are useful anytime the sun is out, and the bottle opener, well, I drink with or without the sea to comfort me. I also use sunscreen daily and I have found myself outside a lot for sketching, so the towel is handy. I am not sure this feels like a $100+ box to me, however. For that price, I really want to have my socks knocked off, and the sunglasses were the biggest wow-factor for me. I do love them, but this box could have used a little more.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, this box has sold out. Your first box will be the Summer Editors Box.
Value Breakdown: At $103.95 ($99.00 + $4.95 shipping) for this box, each of the 7 items has an average cost of $14.85.
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