Subscription Beauty Boxes
I've always loved the idea of subscription beauty boxes. They enable you to try a variety of products at an unbeatable discount. However, many of the companies have products that don't meet my ethics or the shipping costs are too high.I was incredibly excited when I heard of The Pip Box. They are a cruelty free, UK based company and many of the brands are organic. In addition, 50p from the sale of every box is donated to an animal friendly charity.
It is named after the founders dog, Pippa. Their goal is to end cosmetic testing on animals.
The Pip Box
At the start of February, I ordered my first Pip Box. They don't dispatch the orders until 20th of the month. The wait felt incredibly long. It wasn't until the 27th February 2017 that it finally arrived.The Pip Box was packaged suitably. The items were wrapped in blue tissue paper. Inside the tissue paper was a pink cotton bag with the items.
Each box, you are guaranteed at least 5 products with an average value of £35. The box contains information about the 5 products. The products will often be full size (no sample or sachets). The type of products are organic and natural make-up, skincare and haircare products.
What did I get?
The five items I received were:
- PHB Ethical Beauty - Natural and organic eyeliner (nearly black)
- PHB Ethical Beauty - Natural and organic water resistant mascara (black)
- Saturated Colour Lip Vinyl (Frisky Fuchsia)
- Akamuti Green Clay Face Mask
- Bloomtown Botanicals The Rose Garden soap
The box cost me £13.50 (+£3.99 P&P) but the goods are valued at £38.25 - and that's not including P&P! That is incredible value.
PHB Ethical Beauty - Natural and organic eyeliner (black): £8.95 RRP
I am so pleased with every single item. The eyeliner is perfect. It doesn't smudge and lasts all day.
PHB Ethical Beauty - Natural and organic water resistant mascara (black): £15.95 RRP
When I first saw the mascara brush, I thought it looked so basic and had no faith in its ability. But, I gave it a go and it is the best I have ever used. My lashes have never looked better. However, water resistant is very different to waterproof as I discovered with panda eyes at the swimming pool.
Saturated Colour Lip Vinyl (Frisky Fuchsia): £7.00 RRP
The Lip Vinyl is a vibrant pop of glossy colour. It is not sticky and lasts all day. It you blot it, it becomes a lip stain. The colour is very bright and vivid - I wouldn't class it as a day lipstick.
Akamuti Green Clay Face Mask: £4.95 RRP
The green clay mask is a powder and you mix it with water to produce a paste. You can apply it to trouble areas or all over as a full mask. I used it as a full mask and was really pleased with how soft my skin felt afterwards. I was also surprised at how it wasn't messy - I've used other powder masks and been put off by the mess.
Bloomtown Botanicals The Rose Garden soap: £1.40 RRP
I have used the soap to wash my face for the past week and I think my skin is looking better as a result. The soap has a gentle pleasant floral scent that is uplifting in a subtle way.
Verdict
If I hadn't been made redundant on 13 Feb, I would subscribe to this box without hesitation. It is exceptional value.
All the products were top quality and items I may never have ventured if it had not been for this box. I'm a fan and will rebuy all the items when they run out.
The first things I will do when I find a new job, is subscribe to The Pip Box!
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