Got my box today also. I liked it all but not as much as the first box. I received the following:
1. Scarf (it’s quite large and lovely; received blue version)
2. A long beaded necklace (it’s unusual but I like it)
3. The black and gold leather earrings (not my style but I’ll try them)
4. Leather coin keychain (unique but nothing I’d seek out)
5. Sothys mascara (really like the formula and brush)
6. Face wash (seems rather small to be full size but I’ll use regardless)
7. Under eye serum (a nice, quick drying formula)
8. Gray knee socks (love them)
9. Tea (it’s actually my favorite brand so a win, orange version)
10. Caramels (quite good but not what I think of when I think France)
After seeing the variations I’m happy/relieved that I received the items I did. It appears that there is no longer a “home” component to the box as originally advertised. Last month it was filled by the candle which was a nice touch and rounded out the box well. I was a little bummed to not get a home item this time around. It’s part of what made this unique from the average beauty sub box, and competitive with PopSugar (albeit at a significantly higher price point- around 4x the PS monthly price). And while I understand that Sothys is a main sponsor/partner I’d still prefer to see other brands and not have it included every month. Last time all 3 beauty products were from Sothys so this was a huge improvement in terms of brand variety. The other two brands I received are new to me so that’s good (although I’m a bit weary of receiving face wash-type products as I haven’t even opened the makeup remover they sent last month). It’s a rather small package but i have no frame of reference to determine if it’s full size. The under eye serum is also a fun to test item, in keeping with my box expectations for sure. I wasn’t aware that Tea Verte is a French product so that’s a newly discovered fact, plus the tea itself is bagged versus the usual loose tea I buy from the brand so it’s a nice change of pace. I love the knee socks and didn’t expect something like them so they were an interesting (and fitting) surprise. I like the beaded necklace and the fact it can be worn in different ways. The earrings aren’t my taste but you can’t win them all right? The scarf is large and aside from the large brand name printed in white across one end, it’s light, lovely and very wearable. The caramels are very good, just not something I expected based on what was sent last month (gourmet olive oil and baking mix). But I suppose I should revel in the fact I’m enjoying $25 luxe caramels, lol. Really, they are good. The little obsolete coin keychain is definitely unique but not something I would ever buy for myself. As a souvenir it works, if only I actually bought it in France….
Overall a good, solid box. I feel lucky to have received the specific variations I did. I would have selected them for myself had I had the option to choose. At least this month I’m not suffering box envy. There were fewer total product variations and among them they were all of comparable value, unlike last month. I’m calling this a win for sure.
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