Bulu Box is a monthly fitness and weight loss subscription. The original Bulu Box is focused more on fitness and general health supplements, and they also offer a Weight Loss box that focuses more on diet products.
This is a review of their Mega Spring Mystery Box, which is still available for purchase!
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.)
About Bulu Box
The Box: Mega Spring Mystery Box
The Cost: $29.99 (currently on sale for $24.99)
ACTIVE DEAL: get $2 off forever! For the lifetime of your subscription, every box will be $7.99!
CODE: MYSUB799
The Products:
- 10+ Premium Samples ($20 Value)
- 1 Full-Size MealEnders ($20 Value)
- 1 Full-Size PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter ($7 Value)
- FREE Shapeologist Blender Bottle (a $15 value!)
Ships to: US (free)
Bulu Box Mega Spring Mystery Box March 2018 Review
There were a few guaranteed items (see list above), but I didn’t really know what else to expect:
There was some product literature. I think they must have a stack of this because I have received the same flyer in their monthly boxes before.
Shapeologist Blender Bottle (12 fl oz capacity) – Estimated Value $15
I didn’t see this exact item on the Bulu Box site, but I linked to something that looks to be very similar but with a different logo printed on the side (this one *might* have a smaller capacity). Anyway, I have a stash of blender bottles at work because I have this bad tendency to never wash them until they get gross, so I replace them kind of often. This has gone into the office. This seals nicely (important for shaking) and has a wire ball in there to help break up clumps.
PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter (6.5 oz) – Retail Value $6 (found here for $3.99)
This item is one reason I was interested in the box. I buy this anyway. I put it in my smoothies and my husband puts it in his oatmeal, and every now and then we also add it to pancakes. It is meant to be a low-fat peanut butter replacement (you mix it with water) but I don’t like to use it that way (personal preference). But we buy like a pound of this at a time and this jar is more than welcome in my pantry.
Meal Enders Lozenges (cinnamon, 25 count) – Retail Value $20 (found here for $16.95)
This is the last guaranteed item (several flavors were possible and you could choose, but only cinnamon is left). It is supposed to keep you from overeating. Well. This was an interesting experience, and I’m not sure I was a fan, but it is a harmless thing to try and it could work for some people. The outside is sort of sweet and pleasant, but once the outer coating is gone (outer coating contains dairy ingredients, FYI), the inside is sort of weird and tingly and there is this dissonance between the outside and inside layers.
You get 25 of these lozenges.
Alias Mint Flavor Mix (1 serving) – Retail Value $1.25
I’ve received these in several flavors from Bulu Box in the past. These are meant to be mixed in with protein powders to alter the flavor a little bit. I think it is a clever idea and the flavors pretty much all sound like they would work with either chocolate or vanilla. I only use protein powder in smoothies (rather than just drinking it) and this works pretty well with chocolate-based smoothie ingredients.
Cal EZ (1 serving) – Buy 30 Servings for $12.94
This is a calcium and vitamin D supplement. It is vegetarian, which is a plus for me. I know that calcium pills can be quite large, and if your doctor suggests you supplement with calcium, this can be an alternative to swallowing a huge pill (especially helpful if you have trouble swallowing). I put this in a smoothie and it did not affect the flavor.
Wiley’s Finest Wild Alaskan Fish Oil (1 softgel) – Buy 180 softgels for $59.99
I think this might be a discontinued version because although Wiley’s Finest is still around as a brand, I couldn’t find this particular dosage on their website. I’ve linked to the closest one I could find. Anyway, as a vegetarian, I can’t take fish oil, but I am definitely a believer in the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids and if you are not vegetarian, fish oil is easier to get ahold of than the vegan algae-based supplements. (Omega 3 fatty acids can help lower triglyceride levels and can also help with some dry skin and hair issues. They *may* also provide some joint health benefits when taken in combination with glucosamine and chondroitin.)
Fera Moringa Powder (1 serving) – Buy 30 Packets for $34.99
Moringa is a superfood that contains lots of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. It also has amino acids. Now, I do not think it tastes good on its own (at all). But this worked quite well as another smoothie add-in for me.
Myrtol 300 Dietary Supplement (20 count) – Retail Value $17.99
This is currently out of stock pretty much everywhere I have looked for it, so I’ve just linked to the Amazon page and provided the value from the last time I received it. Here is what I said last time (which was just a few weeks ago, and my opinion still holds):
This is an essential-oil based supplement that is supposed to help clear the sinuses. Please note that the capsules contain gelatin, so it is not vegetarian. Also, please note that just because essential oils are natural does not necessarily make them “good.” They can cause irritation and allergic reactions (and may contain endocrine disruptors), so be truthful with your healthcare provider about everything you are taking. Anyway, not trying to discourage anyone from taking this, just please carefully research any supplement before you try it!
The Seaweed Bath Co. Moisturizing Argan Shampoo (foil) – Buy 12 fl oz for $12.99
The Seaweed Bath Co. Moisturizing Argan Conditioner (foil) – Buy 12 fl oz for $12.99
This is another sample from past Bulu Boxes. I was a fan last time, although I do think I’d prefer a scented product for shampoo and conditioner (but on the other hand, if you are looking for unscented products, here you go). Argan oil in hair products generally works quite well for me, and I am a fan of a lot of this company’s other products, too.
Wish Garden Deep Stress (0.66 fl oz) – Buy 1 fl oz for $13.59
Last time I received this, I am pretty sure I thought it was a room spray, but it is actually meant to be consumed internally! It contains herbal extracts and I don’t think it’s homeopathic (none of that 10X dilution stuff on the bottle) but I would proceed with caution because some herbs can interact with prescription medications and this can be especially important to consider if you are on antidepressants or anti-anxiety medicine. (For the record, as a scientist, I am strongly against naturopathic medicine and the use of herbal remedies.)
VADE Dissolvable Protein Scoops Combo Pack (2 scoops) – Retail Value $8 (found here for $3.20)
This is whey protein (so, non-vegan) and it is a product I am familiar with from other fitness subscription boxes. The “scoops” contain pre-measured servings and when you add water and shake, the outer coating dissolves. So if you don’t want to cart around a big canister of protein powder, or if you don’t want to pre-scoop some and get powder everywhere, here is your answer. It works well with the included blender bottle, as well.
Vital 4U Vitamin C Drink (2 packs) – Buy 24 Packs for $11.99
This is another product I didn’t really understand when I first received it; I thought you were supposed to mix it in with water. But no, actually you just drink it straight from the pouch. I tried some of this recently when I felt a cold coming on, and I think it helped. Also, the flavor is tolerable, if not actually pleasant.
Zicam Nasal Swab (1) – Buy 20 Swabs for $13.99
These are supposed to shorten colds. I haven’t felt a cold coming on since I received this product, so I can’t say how well it works. I am saving it for future use. This is zinc-free (which is good, because zinc nasal sprays may lead to loss of the sense of smell). I have not received this in a past Bulu Box, but they were hitting other Zicam products pretty heavily in recent months.
Verdict: This box is pretty much what I expected. The three guaranteed products have a total retail value of $41, which is several dollars more than the non-sale price for this box, so you know going in that you are getting a good deal. Then, I received 11 samples on top of that (most, if not all, were past Bulu Box samples, but I kind of predicted that going in), which is like two months’ worth of Bulu Box. If you are already a subscriber, you’ve likely tried all (or most of) these samples before, but this may still be worth it for the three guaranteed items if you are interested in them. Honestly, I think this is a pretty good way to do a mystery box!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, as of publication, this box was still available! However, the individual samples may vary.
Coupon - Use our coupon code MYSUB799 to get your subscription at $7.99 per month, for the lifetime of the subscription!
Value Breakdown: The three guaranteed products have a total retail value of $41, which makes the 11 extra samples I received just nice freebies.
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