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White Willow Subscription Box Review – December 2016

Haley Faye
ByHaley FayeDec 19, 2016 | 9 comments

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White Willow
5 overall rating
3 Ratings | 0 Reviews

White Willow is a new Canadian lifestyle subscription box! They send style, home décor, beauty, and culinary items. FYI -  They recently switched to bi-monthly deliveries.

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Every White Willow box brings you four to five samples and full-sized products ranging from beauty and personal care products, fashion accessories, home decor accents, culinary delights, technology gadgets, and other lifestyle surprises.

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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.)

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The Subscription Box: White Willow

The Cost: $49.95 CAD ($37.31 USD) every other month, or $94.90 CAD ($70.21 USD) every 4 months. Shipping is $6.35 USD ($8.50 CAN) in Canada and $14.57 USD ($19.50 CAN) to the US

The Products: 4-5 sample and full-size lifestyle items in the categories of fashion, style, home décor, beauty, culinary treats, and more.

Ships to: Canada and US (but not to PO or APO addresses)

Check out all our White Willow reviews and the Lifestyle Subscription Box Directory!

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Each box includes information on each featured item and pictures, too.

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I really love how White Willow includes photos of each item and the variations they sent across boxes.

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This month there was also a holiday card from the While Willow Team.

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The first thing I pulled out of the box was this pretty, wrapped box – it felt like a present within a present.

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Double-Layered Necklace with White Marble – Listed Value $20.92 USD

Marble has been an explosive trend this year, and I like how this is just one more way to be a part of the trend. It’s pretty, and the pairing with the gold is great.

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I think this necklace is very wearable and is a statement without being distracting and seems especially perfect for the fall/winter style season.

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Dry Hands Rescue Mask by Kocostar – 1 mask, Value $3.80

I haven’t used a hand mask before, so I’m excited about trying this. It has good reviews around the web, and I think it’ll be a good “mom’s spa night” treat.

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Manna Kadar Lip Locked Priming Gloss Stain in “Lucky” – Value $24

This is my new favorite lip product! I’ve worn it every day since getting my White Willow box. It’s a “nude petal pink” and very wearable and flattering! The formula isn’t sticky but it has a good staying power for a gloss. It has great opacity, too!

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Here’s how it looks on me! Such a good go-to color. Plus, it’s cruelty and paraben free!

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The next item was a printed, muslin drawstring bag…

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Glistening Snow Gilded Winter Candle by Greenmarket Purveying Co. – 3 oz, Value $10

The bag held this winter candle and a pretty box of matches! The candle has a gold-dipped rim, and the scent has green pine and vanilla.

Unfortunately, the scent of pine always gives me a headache so I’ll be gifting this. It’s such a cute set, though – ready to be passed along!

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Murchie’s Chocolate Chip & Walnut Italian Biscotti – 8.6 oz, Value $9.95

This biscotti is amazing. It’s almost like a cookie. The biscotti base has chocolate chips and walnuts and is drizzled with white and milk chocolate.

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The flavors are sweet but not too sugary and I love the texture the walnuts provide. These would go well with tea, coffee, milk, or just on its own.

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And as a little tasty extra, White Willow threw in some mini candy canes.

Verdict: I enjoyed the December White Willow box. I like everything (except the candle, which is packaged so well for gifting I’m not bothered at all), and I found a new favorite go-to lip gloss! The value adds up to $68.67 which is on the low end of what I’ve come to expect from them. All in all, I’m happy with this box.

What do you think about the December White Willow box?

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Haley Faye
Haley Faye
Haley Faye first discovered the wonderful world of subscription boxes in 2012 and began writing for MSA in 2014. Over the years, she has found many subscriptions to love. Now a mom of three, her favorite boxes are ones that dress her kids, help her get organized, feed her family, send her snacks, and offer educational fun for her children.

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9 comments

Michelle

Its her hair I think. Whatever color she wears her hair evens it out and pulls the brown.

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Sheila

IMO she looks the same in every single color… It always looks like the same reddish brown no matter what. The only time it looked different was for the Too Faced Mystery Bag review (pink color).

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Rosemary

How on earth are you able to pull off any color lipstick EVER put in a sub box? Again, this color is your perfect color!!!

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magoosmom

I know! I’m envious LOL. I’m on the paler side and can’t pull off lighter shades (washes me out), bold shades (floating lips LOL), or anything too dark (hello goth). It’s crazy hard to find a decent color!

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Sheila

IMO she looks the same in every single color… It always looks like the same reddish brown no matter what. The only time it looked different was for the Too Faced Mystery Bag review (pink color).

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Deb

I was just thinking that every color seems to look the exact same on her… It’s always a reddish brown color.

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Samantha

So true! I have a medium complexion and dark hair and eyes, and I feel like about half of the lip colors I get work for me. Like the Sephora Play Smashbox in Driver’s Seat is definitely better suited for a redhead than a brunette! Mauve lipstick has become my enemy thanks to subs. The Ofra Napa Valley from BoxyCharm is a giant no for me and many people I think, but I know a couple of people that might like it.

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Anna

Lol I was thinking the same thing! She can wear any shade while I’ve yet to get one I can wear on its own. I mix and match the shades I get.

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Dea

Manna is trying to get into every sub box, apparently. LOL. But who’s complaining???

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