Welcome to our monthly post highlighting our favorite discoveries from a variety of beauty, wine, Black-owned, and even cat subscription boxes! Here are our favorite items from the past month:
Megan's Favorite:
The Item: Kahina Giving Beauty Facial Lotion
The Cost: $68.00
From: See New Skincare
Why I love it: It's lightweight, nourishing, hydrating, and smells great! This is one of my favorite beauty brands anyways, so having a daily face lotion that makes my face feel so good without leaving a film or reacting weird with my makeup is everything.
Read more reviews by Megan!
Savannah's Favorite:
The Item: 2018 Finke’s Barrel Aged Sparkling Chardonnay
The Cost: $22.99 (or $19.99 with a subscription)
From: Winc
Why I love it: This bottle of bubbly was perfectly dry with a wonderful minerality. It made me feel like a very fancy lady sipping it on the couch while playing Nintendo in my pajamas, and my boyfriend and I made quick work of it on our recent anniversary. Would definitely order this one again.
Read more reviews by Savannah!
Christen's Favorite:
The Item: Megababe Rosy Pits Deodorant
The Cost: $14
From: My Megababe Deodorant Review
Why I love it: I’ve tried a ton of natural deodorants and have found reasons to like just about every one of them—but none smell as heavenly as Rosy Pits! I generally tend to go for more gender-neutral scents with my personal care products—the ultra-feminine floral aroma of this rose-scented deodorant being the exception to the rule, and I’m just obsessed. The odor protection worked well for me, too!
Read more reviews by Christen!
Naomi's Favorite:
The Item: Izzy & Liv “Cool It Now” Neck Fan
The Cost: $20.00
From: Brown Sugar Box
ACTIVE DEAL: Save 20% off your first box!
CODE: FIRSTTIME20
Why I love it: What’s not to love — this fan fits comfortably around my neck and can be adjusted to angle the fans directly into my face. It’s the personalized, portable cooling system I needed in my life. I’ve used it while on a road trip, walking my parrot, and weightlifting outdoors. Is it a little selfish to want a fan all to yourself? Absolutely, but I think I deserve it, and we all need to be a little more selfish and treat ourselves every once in a while.
Read more reviews by Naomi!
Carlos's Favorite:
The Item: The Circus Heist Game
The Cost: $29.99
From: Escape the Crate
Why I love it: It gives you the enjoyment and accomplishment of solving a brick and mortar “Escape Room” without the cost. So have the friends over, have a couple of drinks, and work together to solve puzzles.
Read more reviews by Carlos!
Becca's Favorite:
The Item: Pass the Pigs Game
The Cost: $9.83
From: Together Unplugged
ACTIVE DEAL: Save $5 off your first box!
CODE: MSA5OFF
Why I love it: I am a game hoarder, and although I have a room dedicated basically to games, I have not previously owned this one. While it is extremely simple, I have discovered this game to be very entertaining, fun, and travel friendly! This game literally saved me during a rainy day of camping with two small children!
Read more reviews by Becca!
Jessica's Favorite:
The Item: Can’t Touch This! OCD Hand Sanitizer
The Cost: $2.49 for 1 ounce
From: Fortune Cookie Soap Box
Why I love it: I will definitely take all of the hand sanitizer I can get, but the reason I chose this as my favorite is actually due to the scent! It has watermelon and honeydew with a slight cucumber finish, and it makes me crave a fruity drink. I love this scent so much that I actually purchased their deep conditioner in this scent, and I would love to have it in a body lotion as well. This just may be one of my all-time favorite scents from Fortune Cookie Soap, and I’ve been reviewing this box for years!
Read more reviews by Jessica!
Brandi's Favorite:
The Item: Craft Old Fashioned Syrup by W&P, 8 fl oz
The Cost: $12.00
From: Bespoke Post
Why I love it: I wasn’t sure what to expect from this syrup, but it is delicious! This cute little bottle contains 16 servings of sugar, bitters, and natural flavors like orange, and you only need about 1/2 an ounce to make an old fashioned. You just add 1.5 ounces of bourbon, ice, and an orange slice for a garnish. It was so simple to make and it’s so good with just the right mix of sweetness and flavors that actually enhanced the bourbon. My husband and I have enjoyed a few drinks now from this bottle and there’s still plenty left!
Read more reviews by Brandi!
Ragan's Favorite:
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The Item: From the Field Oscar de la Bird
The Cost: $4.99
From: VetPet Box
ACTIVE DEAL: Save $15 off your first box!
CODE: VetPet15MSA
Why I love it: Once again I have chosen the item that gave me my favorite cat picture of the month. All three of my senior kitties were interested in this. Madison and Monkey liked the feathers and Sneaky, apparently, really liked the cork part.
Read more reviews by Ragan!
Abby's Favorite:
The Item: Selenite Tower
The Cost: N/A
From: MoonBox by Gaia Collective
Why I love it: This chunky tower is stunning! I love how the light catches inside of this crystal, making it glow from within. I was shocked by how heavy it feels in my hand, and it is my new favorite stone.
Read more reviews by Abby!
Haley's Favorite:
The Item: tarte Baba Bomb Moisturizer
The Cost: $39
From: tarte Create Your Own Beauty Kit
Why I love it: The first thing that’s cool about this is the packaging; after removing the lid, you press the top down and the perfect amount of moisturizer comes out for you to swipe and apply to your face. This design also protects the more fragile/unstable ingredients. The vegan formula feels rich, smooth, and really packs some hydration goodness into my skin. This is my new favorite! (Tip: If you have oily/combo skin, or are just finding that this moisturizer is a little MUCH, try just not pumping the full portion out. Start with less and see if that helps!)
Read more reviews by Haley!
What do you think of our favorites for June? And what were your favorite discoveries?
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