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Astral Box Subscription Review + Coupon – May 2018

Christen Russo
ByChristen RussoAug 3, 2018 | 2 comments

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Astral Box is a subscription filled with beautifully packaged, cruelty-free items such as crystals, teas, aromatherapy, beauty products, and more, all geared toward the spiritually inclined. Whether you're looking to deepen an already-establish connection to an awakened self or foray into that world for the first time, this box is one great way of going about it!

Astral Box May 2018 Sub

This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out our review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)

Astral Box May 2018 Unboxing

About Astral Box

The Subscription Box: Astral Box

The Cost: $41.90 USD ($57 NZD) a month + free shipping

ACTIVE DEAL: Get 10% off your subscription!
CODE: ASTRALMSA

The Products: 4-5 full-size products such as cruelty-free beauty items, crystals, tea, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools with a total retail value of $100 - $150 NZD (approx. $72-110 USD)

Ships to: Worldwide for free from New Zealand

Astral Box May 2018 Review

Astral Box May 2018 Welcome

Astral Box May 2018 Packing List

Welcome to this month's Astral Box! I love this box's high quality and original ideas for how to supplement spiritual living. Each month they include a card with some sort of inspirational phrase and imagery on it. On the back is a packing list with info about each included product. Note that its values are listed in New Zealand dollars (NZD).

Astral Box May 2018 Plant Ally Talismans

Astral Box May 2018 Garden Cards

Velvet Black Plant Talisman Cards – Retail Value $8.00 USD ($11.36 NZD)

Now that Spring is in full force and my humble little garden is starting to actualize, I'm beginning to feel that warm fuzzy tingle of a new creation. I have written all sorts of poems about the wonders of nature, so these cards are totally relevant to my interests. Each of the 10 cards displays a different plant illustration and, according to the product description on Velvet Black's etsy page, "a poem that encapsulates the essence of each plant on the back." Swoon! I think I'll soak these up for a little and then pass them along to a friend who is my gardening muse, who's also a poet. They're too good not to share.

Astral Box May 2018 Roll On Perfume

Astral Box May 2018 Wellness WitchAstral Box May 2018 Spirit Element

Spirit Element Wellness Witch Modern Witch Roll-on Fragrance - Retail Value $16.00 USD ($22.72 NZD)

I've built up quite the collection of roll-on perfumes, but this one has a unique scent, unlike the others. It's a blend of rose, cypress, and ylang-ylang essential oils—the latter is one which I don't normally love (it's a little old-ladyish to me), but I think it works well in this blend. This perfume is alcohol-free and is garnished with a lavender sprig inside.

Astral Box May 2018 Zen Den

Astral Box May 2018 Spirit Quartz CandleAstral Box May 2018 Zen Den Candle

Astral Box May 2018 Geode Candle

Zen Den Spirit Quartz Mini Candle — Listed Value $14 USD ($19.88 NZD) (Buy a larger version here for $26.95)

This candle is so cool I might have a hard time burning it! It looks so much like a druzy-dusted geode and it's unscented. If I were to burn it, I'd have to find something to put it in so the wax doesn't drip on whatever surface it's sitting on. I used to keep a variety of candles in my fireplace and they looked so enchanted when lit together, but now we use our fireplace to burn logs...so this candle might just serve as decoration for now!

Astral Box May 2018 Cleansing Powder

Astral Box May 2018 Amber Jack Astral Box May 2018 Amberjack Cleansing Powder

Amberjack Cleansing Powder — Retail Value $29.00 USD ($41.18 NZD)

Well isn't this a curious product! It acts as a face wash and makeup remover when activated with water. To do that, it's suggested that you sprinkle a small amount in the palm of your hand and dampen, then rub your hands together to form a paste. You can either rinse it right off your face or leave it on as a little mask. I liked the earthy-floral scent of this product, but I felt like it was a bit too much effort for my daily face cleansing routine, so I'll probably gift it to a friend whose beauty rituals allow for a bit more effort.

Astral Box May 2018 Mortar and Pestle

Astral Box May 2018 Pestle and Mortar

Astral Box May 2018 Handmade Ceramics

Handmade Porcelain Mortar & Pestle — Listed Value $16.00 USD ($22.72 NZD)

Oh, how I love this small handmade mortar & pestle! It's a bit hard to tell from the photos, but each piece pairs smooth and matte finishes, which is such a thoughtful touch. I've never owned one of these, but I already know it's going to enhance my guacamole-making experiences (which are frequent). Such a fun and beautiful treat to find in my Astral Box.

Astral Box May 2018 Garden Quartz

Astral Box May 2018 Lodolite

Garden Quartz (High-Grade Lodolite) — Listed Value $30 USD ($42.61 NZD) (Buy similar here)

This stone has such a solemn energy to it—perhaps because of its dark, stormy coloring, or maybe due to a deeper meaning of the stone. I was unfamiliar with lodolite so I looked it up and it's supposedly useful for accessing deep meditative states, for manifestation, for communication with higher spirits, and more. I'd say those uses/intentions all have an intensity to them, so my intuition about this variety was accurate. I have a lot of happy, love-promoting, bright stones throughout my house so this one offers great balance. I'll have to place it somewhere thoughtfully!

Verdict: This month's Astral Box completely nailed it. Each month has been a delight to explore, but this one, in particular, included such original products like the garden cards, unique face wash, and mortar & pestle. Based on a combination of retail values and listed values, the items in this box add up to about $113 USD, which exceeds the $72-110 USD value that was promised byAstral Box. And, truly, it did feel like a box that was filled with value and care. 

To Wrap Up:

Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, Astral Box is currently shipping the June box. Boxes ship on the 2nd week of each month.

Coupon - Use code ASTRALMSA to save 10% off your first box!

Value Breakdown: At $41.90 USD for this box (with free worldwide shipping), you're paying approximately $5.99 USD for each of the 6 included items. That's a bonkers-good deal.

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Christen Russo
Christen Russo

Hi there, I'm Christen. I am all sorts of things:

🌳 a writer who loves to convey feeling

🌲 a mother who wants to have just as much fun as my kids do

🌳 an outdoors-lover who's achieved #1000hoursoutside with my family

🌲 a low-maintenance self-carer

🌳 a general hungry person with an unstoppable sweet tooth

You'll find me collecting stationery and squirreling away stickers, riding bikes and swimming with my family, creating outfits in colors and silhouettes that make me feel amazing, wearing big earrings, drinking beer and asking my husband to feed me harmonies to sing, taking my vitamins, living for dancing to live music, roping everyone into a craft, being human and vulnerable, and celebrating the phenomenon of being alive.

...and doing it all with energy, delight, and jokes along the way.


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2 comments

Snowhitetwin

I always love your reviews Christen! Thank you for your throughness and thoughts. The face cleanser is a great way to mask with little effort. I use those types daily because it helps with oil control and promotes circulation.

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Christen Russo

I’m so happy you find them enjoyable and helpful! Maybe I’ll give the face cleanser/mask a second try…a little extra time taken for self-love never hurt anyone, right? Thanks for dropping a line!

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