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Our Subscription Box Favorites for May!

Liz Cadman
ByLiz CadmanMar 21, 2018 | 18 comments

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We're starting a new monthly post highlighting our favorite discoveries from subscription boxes! Here are our favorite items from the past month:

Haley's Favorite:

Benevolent Beauty Natural Makeup and Skincare Subscription Box - May 2017

Benevolent Beauty Natural Makeup and Skincare Subscription Box - May 2017

The Item: ColorPOP + Hello Kitty Super Shock Eyeshadow, shade “Small Gift”

The Cost: Listed Value $6

From: Benevolent Beauty (Coupon: Use code MSA2017 for 15% off your first month!)

Why I love it: I love this eyeshadow because it's super creamy and highly pigmented. It applies very smoothly and blends well. This is a bolder color than I usually reach for for my eyes but it wears beautifully - plus it totally works for me as a blush, too!

Lacey's Favorite:

Ecocentric Mom Subscription Box - May 2017

The Item: Z Skin SPF 45 Organic Sunblock, 2 oz

The Cost: $18.95

From: Ecocentric Mom (Coupon: Use code SAVE5 to save $5 off any subscription!)

Why I love it: I am still honestly a bit skeptical of this because the ingredient list is so unspecific, but I've used this on a few sunny days now. I haven't been outside ALL day using it, but for a few bright hours when I'd normally feel a tinge of a burn, it seems to provide adequate protection on my arms and neck. I love how easily it absorbs and the fact that there is no "sunscreen" smell, even though it is pretty strongly citronella/mint at first. Even if I don't buy this specific product again, my eyes have been opened to the fact that not all sunscreen is a chalky, smelly mess!

Anna Rodriguez's Favorite:

JustFab Women's Plus Clothing Subscription Box May 2017

The Item: White Distressed Denim Jacket [http://bit.ly/21u0b5l]

The Cost: $56.95, VIP Price $39.95

From: JustFab (Coupon: Get two styles for $39.95!, no coupon required, just use this link)

Why I love it: I was looking for a white denim jacket, and this one is so cute!  It fits well and the cut is just right. I wore it several times on a recent trip to LA, and I felt totally at ease about my style. I know I'm going to get a lot of use out of it this summer!

Ragan's Favorite:

The Item: Moonlight Jasmine from Rishi Tea

The Cost: Value $10.13 (buy 4 oz for $30.50)

From: Tea Runners

Why I Love It: I drink tea all the time. I don’t usually spend $10 per ounce, though. Not only is this jasmine green tea unique in that it doesn’t come in pearl form, but you can differentiate it in terms of quality from less expensive jasmine green teas. It has a delicate flavor with a strong jasmine component to it.

Jira's Favorite:

Benevolent Beauty Rosemira Organic Skincare Limited Edition Box May 2017

The Item: Rosemira Aloe and Pink Grapefruit Gel Cleanser

The Cost: $44

From: Benevolent Beauty & Rosemira Organics Skin Care Special Edition Box (Coupon: New subscribers, use code MSA15 for 15% off your first subscription box! Coupon is not available for the Special Edition boxes.)

Why I love it: It's made of natural ingredients like Aloe Vera gel, Olive leaf, Plantain leaf, and Argan oil AND it smells SOOOOO good! I've been using it daily and every time I use it, I feel like I'm at a spa!. It leaves my skin clean, moisturized, and balanced afterward, too!

Anna Reilly's Favorite:

Check out my review of the May 2017 Wine Awesomeness box!

The Item: 2016 Secret Identity Rose

The Cost: $18.00?

From: Wine Awesomeness May 2017 (Coupon: Get one bottle free when you subscribe!, no coupon required, just use this link)

Why I love it: Rosé season is here, and this is just the wine to usher it in. The taste is crisp, dry, yet delightfully fruity—just what I like on a warm, sunny day. Plus, this Rosé comes from Iconic's collection of comic-book-inspired wines, hence the super-cool illustrated label!

Jessica's Favorite:

Better Beauty Box by Art of Organics Natural Beauty Subscription Box - May 2017

Better Beauty Box by Art of Organics Natural Beauty Subscription Box - May 2017

The Item: Skin Owl Body+ 

The Cost: $46.00

From: Clean Beauty Box by Art of Organics (Coupon: Save 10% off your first box with code MSA10)

Why I Love It: This body oil has such a delicate sheen, taking my lackluster and ashy winter skin forward into warm spring days. I love all things rose gold and this oil absorbs well into damp, just-out-of-the-shower skin leaving behind an ethereal glow. It’s divine!

Sara's Favorite:

The Item: Amelie Sneaker in Gray

The Cost: VIP Price $39.95 (regular price: $59.95)

From: JustFab (Coupon: Get two styles for $39.95!, no coupon required, just use this link)

Why I love it: The soft gray pulled me in and the minimal design and crisscross elastic strap made these a slam dunk pick this month. I had to exchange for a size up, but I've been living in these comfortable sneakers ever since!

Shawn's Favorite:

The Bee Box by Hart's Handmade Subscription Box - May 2017

The Bee Box by Hart's Handmade Subscription Box - May 2017

The Item: Strawberry Whipped Sugar Scrub

The Cost: $15.00

From: The Bee Box by Hart’s Handmade (Coupon: Use code BEEPOWER to save 20% off your first three boxes! (month to month subscription option))

Why I love it: I want to eat this stuff it smells so good! I don't like fruit scented items usually because they never really smell like fruit in my opinion but this scrub hits the scent dead on! I stand in the shower smelling my handful of sugar scrub for way too long. I've never had a whipped scrub either and it leaves my skin soft but not oily. You will love it!

Nich's Favorite:

We Are Onyx Women of Color Beauty Subscription Box - May 2017

The Item: Mented Cosmetics-Nude Lipstick #5

The Cost: $16.50

From: We Are Onyx (Coupon: Save $9 off a 3-month subscription (ONYXBOXH320)! (Regularly $69) or save $12 off a 6-month subscription (ONYXBOXH619)! (Regularly $126))

Why I love it: I’ve been searching for the perfect nude and this is it. It’s moisturizing and creamy in texture. I love this shade!

Eric's Favorite:

The Item: Guardians of the Galaxy 2: Groot POP

The Cost: Value $15 on Amazon

From: Stan Lee Box

Why I love it: While it's not an exclusive POP - it is the most adorable character from GOTG Vol. 2 - so I was really happy to snag this POP!

What do you think of our favorites for May? And what were your favorite discoveries?

Liz Cadman
Liz Cadman
Liz is the founder of My Subscription Addiction. She's been hooked on subscription boxes since 2011 thanks to Birchbox, and she now subscribes to over 100 boxes. Her favorites include POPSUGAR Must Have, FabFitFun, and any box that features natural beauty products!

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18 comments

Beth

@liz – the Jasmine tea pic of Ragan’s is listed here at $30.50. But her original review, and the company website list it at $40.50.

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Ragan

The $40.50 was a sale price. It is back up to $45 now.

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Anna

My 6 year old just had to have that baby groot funko pop for his birthday, too cute!

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Sharon

Sara’s shoes are super-cute!

I only have a Sephora Play sub, but I was pleasantly surprised by the Trestique highlighter.

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AmyM

OH! That body oil looks like it’s right up my alley. Might have to splurge if I don’t see it up for swap.

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Yesmy

So what was Liz favorite I keep reading and Liz is coming next and next but nothing

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lynn

I was looking for it too. Curious minds want to know.

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Luna

I also loved the Skin Owl body oil (currently in use), and the Rose Mira cleanser (all gone!). 🙂

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Khaleesi

Beauty Fix had two items that were amazing and I want to keep purchasing: the Beauty Concepts Stretch Washcloth AND the NuFace Prep cloths!

I’m not normally blown away by items but these were just so gooood! Both left my skin clean and soft. I know they aren’t exciting, but I am excited at how great they worked 👍👍

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TK

I agree. I already bought more of the Nuface prep cloths. Those little dots feel so good and clean so well.

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Ashby

Skin Owl from Art of Organics was my May fav too! And the soap in the box. I’ve used both multiple times.

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Luna

I loved that body oil too! In addition to that very subtle sheen it leaves, the oil itself was so incredibly moisturizing, but not in a greasy way. I couldn’t stop touching my arms! haha!

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Julia

I love this idea! I’ll look for it every month.

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Ll

WHat was your favorite, Liz?

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Tara

What about Liz?!? What’s your favorite?

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Joy W

That white denim jacket looks GREAT on Anna✨and I love little Groot too!!🌱

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Marie-Claire

I agree!

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Marie-Claire

And Sara’s shoes are so cute!