Smartass & Sass is a monthly subscription for sassy ladies. There are 4 plans available:
Shirt Only for $19.95, Box Only for $39.95, the Big Box Subscription (which includes the shirt and box) for $54.95 and a “Small Box” subscription for $21.95. Shipping is $3.95 for the Shirt subscription and $7.95 for the others.
Each box contains 8-9 full size beauty and lifestyle items from Smartass & Sass and various other sassy businesses. The shirts are comfy unisex tees available in sizes XS-4X.
This box was paid for by Smartass & Sass. (Check out our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we review boxes.)
First Impressions
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Warning: This review is not for the faint of heart! If you're offended by bad language, this probably isn't the review or box for you! If you're like me and thrive on poor language and bad ideas, this is definitely a subscription box you need in your life. Consider yourself warned!
With that said, June's theme is a Smartassy tribute to summer: “One Hot Mother!”
Let's Get Sassy!
Hot Mess Cooler Tote - Retail Value $29.95
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This is the star item of the June box and it’s spectacular! I’ve received tote bags from various boxes over the past 6 years, but this one is, hands down, my favorite! The gorgeous teal color and sassy slogan on the front, “I put the hot in hot mess” is just the start. The tote is incredibly well made, sturdy and intelligently designed. Plus, it’s huge!
The upper portion of the bag is a mesh material that is perfect for sandy beach days. It is large enough to hold several beach towels, your sunblock and a sassy novel. There’s even a zippered pocket to secure your keys and phone. But the most impressive part is the bottom compartment; it’s a large, well insulated cooler bag. There’s so much space, you can easily fit twelve cans or a six pack plus a picnic lunch! I was so surprised at the vastness of the cooler that I took a photo of it with a Sharpie and a stick of deodorant for size reference.
Unfortunately I haven’t yet made it to the beach to try the bag out, but I included photos of the insert that has great ideas for how to use it. This isn’t just the best tote I’ve ever owned, in my two years as a subscriber, it’s the best item I’ve ever received from Smartass & Sass. Now I have a great reason to have a beach day…as if I needed another excuse!
Hot As Hell Chafing Liquid2Powder - Walton Wood Farm - Retail Value $11.95
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Not only does this next item perfectly fit the “One Hot Mother” theme, it’s a welcome sight. I love getting things in subscription boxes that are practical. In this case, Smartass & Sass has found not just a useful, theme appropriate item, they’ve found one with sass!
This isn’t just an anti-chafing product, it’s sassy: “Hot As Hell: Liquid Powder For Hellish Sweating!” And the formulation is not typical either. While it’s called a “liquid powder,” it’s not liquidy, but it’s also not a powder. The feel is actually difficult to describe; I’d say it’s a squishy, chunky gel. And yes, it’s fun to squish before applying! It starts out wet but quickly dries to a powdery consistency that feels soothing on your skin.
It has a snarky name, is fun to apply and yes, it actually works. It’s recommended for under your breasts and on your thighs and in my personal experience, it does prevent chafing. I actually like it better than traditional powder formulas because I found it easier to apply where I actually wanted it, without the messy fallout that I always get when trying to use a product with a traditional powder consistency.
F*ck Off Headband - Retail Value $14.95
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Welcome to your favorite summer hair accessory! This headband isn’t just cute, it’s soft and moisture-wicking. I love headbands, especially since I just cut off 16 inches of hair! If your hair is too short for a ponytail, a headband is the answer to keeping your hair out of your face.
I love the fabric. It’s so soft, stretchy and feels cool in your hands. Plus, with it being moisture-wicking, no one will see you sweat. If the design is a little too sassy for your style, try using it for keeping your hair back while you do your skincare routine!
This B*tch Can Cook Hot Pad - Retail Value $14.95
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A hot pad might seem out of place in a summer box, but if you think about it, it does fit the “One Hot Mother” theme! Beat the heat (of your oven) with this fantastically sturdy hot pad. I love the teal color and I really love that the whole box follows this lovely color theme. This hot pad has a pocket on the top and a thick, heat resistant material sewn onto the back. Plus, it does double duty as kitchen decor because it has a loop for hanging it.
I’m excited to share that Smartass & Sass have said that the July box will contain a matching oven mitt with the equally sassy phrase: “This B*tch Can Bake!” Now I definitely need the July box to complete my set. If you missed out, this box, along with the individual items in it, are available in the Smartass & Sass shop.
Natural Deodorant (1 of 3 possible variants) - By Smarty Pits - Retail Value $10.00
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Deodorant is a perfect addition to a hot summer box. And this brand is popular in subscription boxes. SmartyPits is good for the environment and your body. It's aluminum, talc, paraben, phthalate and propylene glycol free! The cool cucumber scent that I received is a great summer scent; it’s subtle and fresh smelling. My sister is allergic to aluminum and has trouble finding good deodorants that work and smell great, so she grabbed this one from me!
Vegan Nail Polish (1 of 2 possible variants) - By Trust Fund Beauty - Retail Value $15.00
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This is the only item in the June box that I wasn’t a fan of. I love this brand, Trust Fund Beauty and have received their polishes in past subscription boxes, but I don’t feel that the color that Smartass sent me is very fitting for summer. I love that the color name, “Hotter Than Your Ex” fits the June theme, but I like to wear neons and brights in the summer. Not black. Smartass did send out one other color (every subscriber will randomly receive a polish in one of two colors), but even that one is a little dark for summer. But this is nitpicking, because other than the polish color, this box is fantastic!
Beach B*tch Collectable Marker - Retail Value $4.95
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This year, Smartass & Sass is including a different colored fine-point Sharpie, with appropriately funny phrases, in each month’s box. This is the sixth in the set and the phrase and color name, “Beach Bitch” is a lovely teal that matches so many items in this box! I’m a sucker for anything blue, so I’m thrilled with it. I really love the idea of a new marker every month. My set is looking great and I’m keeping them in the “Where The F*ck Did My Day Go” bag from last month’s box.
If you miss a month and want to complete your set, the Smartass online shop sells them (while supplies last).
I Need A Vacay - Unisex T-Shirt - Retail Value $24.95
Ok, this is one of my favorite Smartass & Sass shirts. Ever! It’s the same gorgeous teal that is found throughout the June box and it’s snarky as hell. It proclaims: “I need a vacay. For 6 months. Twice a year.” I know all of us can relate to that!
Though I’m not a T-shirt person, my bestie is so she is always thrilled to take the shirt. She now has such a large collection of Smartass & Sass shirts that she is able to wear them every day of the month. And she actually does; in fact, she’s become known for them!
Thank you Jenni, for posing for this photo! According to Jenni, the shirts are true to size, long enough to wear with yoga pants and ridiculously soft! She tells me that every morning she flips through them in her closet and chooses which to wear, based on her sass level that day!
The Verdict
June’s box was absolutely fantastic! Everything fits the theme, “One Hot Mother!” And every item is useful! True, the nail polish isn’t summery, but it’ll be perfect for fall and Halloween, so I’ll still use it. I can’t rave enough about the tote bag and I really love how well the Hot as Hell chafing powder works! The June box was cohesive, fun and useful. What more could I ask for?
I want to mention that there is a Smartass & Sass online shop that contains items found, and not found, in the box. It’s open to everyone but subscribers need to enter the password on the back of the box insert and they’ll receive 20% off of their order!
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To Wrap Up
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, your first box will be the July box. However, extra previous boxes are oftentimes available for sale in the Smartass & Sass store.
Value Breakdown:
The box plus T-shirt costs $54.95 plus $7.95 shipping which means each of the 8 items (counting the T-shirt) cost an average of about $7.87. I think that’s a fantastic value! What do you think of Smartass & Sass?
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