Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box is a monthly subscription box that sends you therapeutic-grade essential oils paired with ingredients, bottles, and extras to make 5-6 natural recipes.
This is a review of the $39 monthly recipe box.
According to the Simply Earth site:
"Every month, we’ll send 4 full-size 100% pure essential oils + 1-2 extra + bottles to make 5-6 recipes. So you’ll have everything you need. Each month is a new theme. Plus, you’ll get more ideas and recipes on how to use the oils inside your box outside of the recipes included."
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 Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box
The Subscription Box: Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box
The Cost: $39/month + free US shipping
The Products: Four full-size 100% pure essential oils + 1-2 extras to make 5-6 recipes around each month's theme. Simply Earth donates 13% of profits to a charity.
Ships to: The US for free
Simply Earth Essential Oil Recipe Box Review
Ready for another month of oils?
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The first items I grabbed from the package were two cards: one with a note from Katie (the curator and aromatherapist behind this box!) and the other with all the info on the oils included in this month's box. The card also let me know that 13% of my purchase cost was donated to Exodus Cry, a non-profit dedicated to the end of human trafficking.
ADDED 11/16: Readers have alerted us to concerns regarding the Exodus Cry charity (thanks everyone!). Please find the charity's official statement here.
Also included were six recipe cards and coordinating stickers to use on all my handmade items!
Now, for the oils I received this month:
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Mandarin Essential Oil, 55 mL – Retail Value $13.99
From Simply Earth:
Botanical records show that Mandarin was cultivated in China as early as the 12th century BC. Mandarin Essential Oil can be used to soothe sore muscles, while its scent also has a relaxing and calming effect.
This oil is a lot like sweet orange (a personal fave) but with more of a tangy bright zinginess! It's delightful when paired with cinnamon and cedar for a holiday diffuser blend.
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Eucalyptus Essential Oil, 15 mL – Retail Value $10.99
From Simply Earth:
When first discovered in Australia, Eucalyptus treated everything from a cough to skin diseases. Eucalyptus leaves were minced to use for respiratory ailments, wounds, ulcers, aching joints, fevers, and dysentery. Today you could find Eucalyptus in cough syrups, toothpaste, and cosmetics.
I love just a hint of eucalyptus in some of my blends. A drop or two and it is invigorating, but too much and it becomes medicinal. It is a nice compliment to lavender and this is a duo I reach for frequently!
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Breathe Easy Essential Oil Blend, 15 mL – Retail Value $12.99
From Simply Earth:
Breathe Easy is perfect for clearing congestion, allowing you to breathe easier.
I thought for sure this would be sharp and minty like so many scents for congestion are, but this was actually a surprising blend of fir, cedarwood, frankincense, and myrrh. I love the smell of this and it does actually help with congestion. It's a great blend for the colder months.
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Autumn Air Essential Oil Blend, 15 mL – Retail Value $12.99
From Simply Earth:
This blend has the perfect aroma for Fall. It's citrus and spicy, just the right smell to cuddle up with a warm cup of coffee and a sweater.
Our second blend this month is a delightful mix of cassia, ho wood, lemon, balsam, and orange. I love anything that combines citrus, woods, and evergreen needles!
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Vegetable Glycerin, 5 mL, estimated value $1.66 (Buy a 15mL version for $4.99)
Glycerine is an incredible ingredient to add to any of your skincare recipes. It moisturizes the skin and draws water into it, making it a dream for chapped winter skin. Just a few drops into your next cream creation will improve it greatly.
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Spray Bottle
Mist nozzle bottles like this are perfect for creating your current favorite blend and keeping it handy! I usually have a mix of lavender and sweet orange as a linen spray always on hand in bottles like this.
Emulsifying Wax, 0.4 oz, estimated value $1.80 (Buy a 2oz version for $8.99)
Our final item is a small bag of emulsifying wax. This is the stuff in skincare that improves texture and also binds oils to water ingredients.
And now for the recipe portion of this review, I decided to go a bit off-script. You see, around this time of year, like clockwork, I get the candle itch. I just buy a bunch of wax one afternoon and make tons of candles to give as gifts as well as burn in my home. I have always been one to scent my creations with essential oils and I have quite the collection from this subscription. The crisp scents this month were totally the ones I needed to really get into the candle spirit.
Just a heads up, I don't really follow a guide when I make candles. I just do what feels right. There are totally better ways to make better candles, but the following is what works for me:
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I kept the little pink one. It was too cute!
If you want to pick up the wax kit I did, you can find it here! I love making candles with Simply Earth oils because they always smell so natural and rich. And I highly recommend this as a fun winter activity for gifting or for your own enjoyment!
Verdict: Simply Earth was very crisp and autumnal this month! I loved it! It was the perfect assortment of oils for this season and especially for candlemaking. This subscription is a really fun time for anyone who is into oils or who likes DIY home and beauty recipes that are creative and easy to enjoy.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No—if you subscribe today, you'll receive the November box as your first as well as the big bonus box!
Value Breakdown: This box costs $39 (with free shipping) so each of the six items in the monthly box has an average cost of $6.50.
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