Margot Elena Subscription Box – Winter 2018 Review

Not sure how I feel about this but I just noticed that Margot Elena products are for sale on the Walmart website. I don’t know… I feel like this is more high end and I wouldn’t expect the TokyoMilk Bon Bon Shea Butter Lotion, # 6 Dead Sexy to be on sale at Walmart for $15. Is this a new thing? Nothing against Walmart I shop there from time to time but didn’t expect to see Margot Elena products there. I always thought when you see health and beauty items at a superstore they are mass produced, lower value, and overall quality suffers.

I have something wonderful to say about this company.
We had a house fire on Christmas day and lost essentially everything. We life pretty modestly, and subscription boxes are one of my few splurges. After we were allowed back on the property to look through the ash, the mug from this box was one of the few things that survived. I was so astonished, I took a photo of it and sent it to them with a note complimenting them on the quality of their products. Seriously, if it can survive a house fire, it’s quality.
Tonight they sent me the sweetest and most heartfelt letter and a note saying that they were sending me a new box asap. I was definitely not expecting that. I didn’t ask them to, they certainly didn’t have to and they volunteered it anyway.
This company not only has quality products, they have heart and have my admiration and loyalty.

I have something wonderful to say about this company.
We had a house fire on Christmas day, it burned to the ground and we lost essentially everything. We live pretty modestly and subscription boxes are my one splurge. When we were allowed back on the property to look through the ash to see if anything remained, the mug from the winter box was one of the few things that survived. I was so astonished, I took a picture of it and e-mailed it to them complimenting them on the quality of the items. Seriously, if it can survive a house fire, it’s made well.
They e-mailed me back tonight with the sweetest, most heartfelt letter. They also said they were mailing me another box asap. I definitely was not expecting any of that. I didn’t ask them to, they didn’t have to and they volunteered it anyway.
Not only are their products wonderful and well made, this is a company with heart. They have my sincere loyalty.

I did not care for the kimono at all, it could not be further from my taste so that made this my most disappointing box; I just thought the kimono is geared toward some very specific taste. I think I expected this box to be rich creams & Something warm and cozy So this box is very different from what I was anticipating. The Mug I could take or leave.
On a good note, I do think the kissing that was a great idea and I liked everything else.

I loved this box. The kimono is fun and bright. Not everyone wants to drape themselves in black all the time. I will wear it more in the Summer when I lie around the pool. Wish is one of my favorite ME scents. I only take showers but my mom loves baths so the salts and bubble bath went to her. The salts can be used as a foot or hand soak and the bubble bath as a shower gel or hand soap. I have several bottles of Tainted Love as it’s my signature perfume so I loved the little perfume bottles. Mine didn’t leak or break. It’s not ME’s fault that some of you spilled your perfume. They are very clearly not roller balls or sprayers so not sure how some of you managed to spill. I love the cards and the mug is gorgeous. Why does it need a handle? Do your cups and tumblers have handles? Or are you guys just looking for things to fuss over? I hope ME knows to just ignore the background noise.

Another great ME box. People always gotta find something to boo hoo about.

Kimono will be great swim suit cover up. Going on a vacation soon, so I think this will be perfect!

I’ve never been disappointed in a Margot Elena box and this one is no exception. Seems I’m in the minority, but I love the kimono. I literally gasped when I took it out of the box. But then I love peacocks and have an entire rolling rack devoted to kimonos, so it is right up my alley. Plus, I’ve read several trend forecasts indicating that bird prints are in for 2019 ,replacing last year’s ubiquitous palm fronds.
I had never smelled the Wish fragrance before, but turns out I love that, too. So for me, this box was a pure delight.

This was my first box and I was disappointed. I cancelled this sub as I didn’t want to take a chance on the spring box being a bummer as well. Perhaps, Spring spoilers will come out in advance and I’ll take a chance on the box again!

I’ve received all boxes except the first one and this was by far my favorite! Like others, I sometimes feel it’s all so beautiful but with a huge beauty product stash already, I don’t need most of the items. But they do make such lovely gifts.

I definitely didn’t like the kimono. I feel like things like that add weight to me, both the shape and pattern. The colors were bright and happy but not at all my style or anyone I know’s style.

The rest of the box blew me away though! Wish is not just my fave ME fragrance, it’s one of my all time favorites from any brand! And I LOVED the bell! So unique and personal from ME and in my favorite color too! So this box felt so special, like it was curated just for me! I purposely didn’t read the spoilers this time so it would be a true Christmas surprise. I just about squeeled with delight as I was opening it!

I was also very fortunate that my perfume didn’t leak. And I haven’t opened them yet so thank you all for the warning! I assumed they were rollerballs.
I didn’t love every item but this box really made my Christmas after a very tough year!

I ordered my first box and was worried I’d be disappointed, but I was ecstatic! Somehow the box made me feel like a princess! I am usually so practical, but this speaks to me.
I displayed the items on my turquoise shelf in the bathroom- I look at it every day & enjoy the packaging so much. I’ll start to using them when my eye love -affair starts to wane.
The kimono was hung up to admire for a few days- but I’ll either use it as a robe when the weather warms up, or make a pillow cover (or 2) with it.
The scents were light enough for me (except the perfume that spilled a little in the box). Those have been double zip locked & will go to my niece.

Well, I was sad when it sold out but now I feel lucky I missed out. Other boxes have been spot on for me but I was too chicken to take the plunge. This box was a miss, I am sure I would have liked a few of the items but the peacock theme of the kimono and mug for winter was a miss for me. Not knowing what the scents really smell like confirmed I was lucky. I keep watching though the presentation is so beautiful.

I absolutely love everything in this box. I live in a warm climate so the kimono is perfect. Sadly, it was pointed out to me that it has a flaw right above the beautiful peacock. Darn, I wish my sister didn’t tell me and I never would have known! Oh well, no one will pay any attention to it around the house. It just makes me so 😢sad. No matter what, this is by FAR my favorite box. Thanks Margot Elena!

Sadly, I was one of those that had my bottle of Tainted Love open up and leak out during shipping. It was one of only 3 items I was keeping for myself (perfume duo, candle, and mug), so it was a little disappointing. Also, I am evidently one of the few people who doesn’t like the Wish scent, so I gifted those four products (as well as the kimono, and I used the bell as an Xmas gift wrapping).

Well, I emailed ME about my empty perfume and also expressed disappointment that this box was not as diverse as all their previous boxes, as far as scent variety. They have been really great to deal with, and they’re even sending me a little bonus gift in a scent other than Wish. I was thinking I wouldn’t buy the Spring box, but their customer service was so good that I’ve decided to get it. These boxes are such a great value and so beautifully presented, I really look forward to seeing what Spring has in store!

I love this subscription! I find the boxes are beautiful and nicely balanced. When I subscribed I planned to use this subscription to give lovely items to my favorite people and it has worked out beautifully. This box was heavy on the items to give to others, although other quarters have ended up with more treats for myself, and I find the quarterly box is the perfect amount. Well done ME!

I loved this box. Tried the kimono on and really liked it, my husband loved it. Spring/Summer w Jean’s, a tank, and heels will be perfect. I never would have purchased it. That’s why I love the boxes.
Wish has quickly become a favorite scent. Ordered 2 candles over Christmas sale.
I didn’t think I’d be happy but I really loved this box after seeing and smelling everything.
Oh and the mug is great for makeup brushes. Really pretty.

I’m so happy with this sub. I just love it! But….That duo perfume, ugh. I thought it was a roller ball type, and went to roll it on and it spilled everywhere. It ruined my brand new Talbots sweater for christmas, it left a huge spot on my wooden kitchen table that will not come out, I can’t get the smell out of my rug, it’s a mess. So take note people, it’s not a roller! LoL

I like the idea of a bell as a mistletoe alternative!! Such a great idea for pet owners who cannot have mistletoe in their homes.

I am a fan of all Margot Elena boxes (this one isn’t my favorite but i certainly wouldn’t call it “bad”). But my issue is with delivery… I actually still haven’t even received this box.

I reached out to them multiple times over the last few weeks regarding the delay. Last week they finally apologized, said it was an oversight and would ship it out…but it’s Wednesday of the following week and still no box, no tracking and my subscription status online still says unfulfilled. I understand mistakes happen, and that’s ok, but once they recognized that they had erred, shouldn’t they have shipped the box right away? I’m so puzzled by all of this since I’ve heard they actually have pretty good customer service.

I had planned to use some of this box for Christmas gifts so this has all been a bit disappointing considering that everyone else seemed to get their boxes weeks ago. Sigh…

If you read the letter, the kimono is for your holiday parties, not for around the house.

Liz makes me want to revisit the kimono, it looks cute here! Love ME boxes, I gave quite a few items as gifts and people were thrilled

I realize I’m the exception, but I like the kimono. Yes, it’s huge on me, but it feels WONDERFUL to slip it on after a hot bath. It feels AMAZING. I added a silk belt. I wore it after a bath and then played Mario Kart with my husband. He thought I was super cute. Haha.

I love the details in this box. The packaging from the perfume is cleaver. The crystal on the bath salt is beautiful. Somehow the things that would be filler items in other boxes don’t feel like filler items here. The cards feel so special I hate to use them. You can buy a bell like that for less than a dollar, But I love it because it was presented so beautifully with so much thought.

The kimono, not my style, but its perfect hanging in the sauna room. I love, love, love, the tainted love perfume. It came with a loose top and leaked about 1/2 the product. It was contained to the box and they sent a replacement. The bell was missing the clapper, which was disappointing; however, when I asked my husband to find something to but in there he put in a bullet. Odd as that is, it makes it more special to me. I used the mug to hold a variety of pocky (Japanese cookie sticks) for Christmas and it was perfect. I’ve already sent one of the cards.

I always like these boxes, but this one seemed especially useful for me.

I loved this box! Great curation, although I would have loved to see one Cottage Garden item maybe in place of one of the Wish items?

There is no circumstance under which I would wear the kimono. It didn’t feel comfortable to me and my cats would quickly shred it. I liked the other items very much.