Volition Beauty is a clean beauty company that focuses on science-backed formulations, natural ingredients, and is always cruelty-free. They recently released a limited-edition mystery bag, which is still available for purchase.
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About the Volition Beauty Mystery Bag
The Box: Volition Beauty Mystery Bag
The Cost: $25
The Products: 1 full-size and 3 deluxe samples of hand-picked products in an iridescent shoulder bag.
Ship to: The US for $5.95. Orders $50+ ship for free.
Volition Beauty Mystery Bag Review
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I love that everything came packaged in this cute holographic clear bag- and it even came with a chain to use it as a shoulder bag! While this isn't sturdy enough for everyday use, I definitely see myself using this to take the essentials with me on a night out.
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Dual Cream Base, 2 oz - Retail Value $75
This moisturizer is pretty neat- the concept behind it is that it’s both a day and evening moisturizer depending on what serums you add to it. Think of this as the moisturizing base to creating a moisturizer tailored to your specific skincare needs based on what you mix with it. I tried this on its own and found that while it is lightweight, it still provides all-day hydration to my face. The texture on this isn’t your standard gel-cream moisturizer, but it also is a bit too thin to be a true cream moisturizer. I enjoyed it, and I love that the value is so high in relation to the rest of the items in the box.
Turmeric Brightening Polish, 1.52 oz - Estimated Value $14.44 (Buy the 4 oz version for $38)
Physical exfoliants like this scrub are products I don’t really reach for, but I am still always happy to try new-to-me products. This is made with turmeric to brighten skin, olive and sesame oil to hydrate, and micronized walnut shells to give that grit. I was able to customize the exfoliation a bit by how gently (or hard) I pressed when I was massaging this into my skin, and my skin did look a touch brighter and feel a bit softer after using.
Snow Mushroom Water Serum, 0.17 oz - Estimated Value $10.54 (Buy the 1 oz version for $62)
My skin really loves mushroom as an ingredient, so I was happy to see this sample again. Just like the last time I used it, this serum impressed me—the first ingredient on the list is mushroom extract, rather than water! This was hydrating and helped my skin to look supple and nourished. I would definitely consider grabbing this in the full size, and this made an awesome mix-in into the dual cream base moisturizer.
Apple Cider Vinegar Resurfacing Peel Pad, one pad - Estimated Value $4 (Buy a pack of three for $12)
This is actually one of those products I would absolutely buy in the full size and use. A lot of “peel pads” and “resurfacing” products contain alcohol, which I do my best to stay away from since it can inflame the redness in my skin or cause an increased sensitivity to other products (which, I would like to say is a totally personal preference- others can use products with alcohol in them with no issues at all, and some people will have even more problems than I do. You know your skin best, and I strongly believe in listening to what your skin tells you). This is alcohol-free, and yet I do still notice an improvement in the texture of my skin after using this apple cider vinegar-based exfoliant. It does smell very strongly of ACV, but it fades as you continue with your skincare routine.
The Verdict: I have tried a few products from Volition before, so I was stoked to get this mystery box. I absolutely love that the moisturizer alone retails for three times the cost of the box, and I thought the three minis were a good choice because all of them are popular Volition products. If I had one critique, it would be that I wish we had received the set of three ACV peel pads to get a better idea if they work rather than just one. Altogether, this box has a value of $103.98, which is absolutely fantastic.
To Wrap Up:
Can you get this box if you order today? Yes, as of publication this is still available for purchase!
Value Breakdown: This box cost $30.95 ($25 + $5.95 shipping) and I calculated an estimated total value of $103.98. That means you're paying approximately the following per item:
- Dual Cream Base: $22.35
- Turmeric Scrub: $4.30
- Snow Mushroom Serum: $3.14
- ACV Peel Pad: $1.19
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What do you think of the Volition Beauty Mystery Bag? Did you order one?
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