Bombay & Cedar is a luxury lifestyle subscription box for women that focuses on essential oils, diffusers, skincare, books, snacks, and other products. In addition to the Lifestyle box, they also offer a Beauty Box that includes 5-6 full- and/or deluxe-size products for $31.95 a month (retail value of at least $100). Check out our Beauty reviews here.
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This review is of the quarterly Lifestyle Box for $74.95.
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 this Premium Self-Care and Aromatherapy Subscription Box
The Subscription Box: Bombay & Cedar
The Cost: $74.95 + shipping, or save with longer subscriptions.
The Products: 6-9 full-size products such as skincare, books, snacks, home goods, activities & more with a retail value of $200+.
Ships to: The U.S. for free, Canada for $15.95, and internationally for $23.95
Bombay & Cedar Lifestyle Fall 2020 Review
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The box arrives with a booklet of information that lists out the products and highlights some of the brands.
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Kombucha Starter Kit by Craft A Brew - Retail Value $39.99, Listed Value $39.95
This kit is the real deal if you are a kombucha fan and want to try your hand at crafting your own homebrew! If you follow my reviews then you might remember how I have tried for many years to like kombucha, but I just have never become a fan (my husband does not like it at all either). The great thing about this kit is that once you make your brew, you can bottle it, which would make an amazing gift for my kombucha loving friends. I also might pass this along to my sister-in-law who loves kombucha and I know would truly enjoy making her own. I can't decide! The other really good part about this kit is that the SCOBY is not included, so you have time to get your brew together if you aren't ready once it arrives or to pass it along as a gift if you wish. The box does come with a code so that you can order your SCOBY online once you know you are ready to brew. The directions included are super easy to follow and there are just a few extras that you will need, like glass bottles if you wish to bottle it once done brewing. Once you have everything together, you will want your brew to sit for around 7 to 14 days.
This Kit Includes:
- 1-gallon glass jar
- Organic black tea
- Organic cane sugar
- Tight weave cloth & rubber band
- A guide to brewing your own kombucha
- Claim code to receive a fresh SCOBY
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Go Be Lovely Lidded Ceramic Candle in Golden Honeysuckle by ILLUME - Retail Value $28.00
This candle is delicious! I put this in my room since the container matched the decor in there the best. The other day I lit it for the first time, went downstairs to get my kids settled for breakfast, and when I went back upstairs shortly after I was so surprised that the entire upstairs was filled with this rich honeysuckle scent. It is sweet without being overpowering, clean, and fresh. I love that it comes with a lid so I can secure it so my youngest can't stick her fingers in the wax, and I love the simple gold flakes on the outside. This really was the perfect candle for my bedroom!
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Body Scrub Truffles in Mojito by Bonbon, 6.35 oz. - Retail Value $24.00
I recently received a facial scrub from this brand and was really surprised by how well it worked so I was excited to give these truffles a try. I love the brand too because each product is handcrafted in small batches to ensure quality and fresh ingredients. I received the Mojito truffles and they smell incredible, sweet without being too sweet with a bold minty scent as well. They are made with sweet almond oil, coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, spearmint oil, lemon oil. My skin is seriously dry year-round, but in the winter it gets worse so I've been using these truffles every other day to keep my skin feeling fresh. I've also been using them on my hands which are a dry cracked mess right now from winter and washing constantly. They are really working! All you have to do is take one truffle, squeeze it gently, massage it all over your body for a deep exfoliation, and leave it on your skin for a few minutes before rinsing with warm water. They leave my skin feeling so super clean yet moisturized and oh so soft! I am going to buy another container since I am almost through this batch!
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Arm Warmers by Leto Accessories - Listed Value $23.00
These ribbed arm warmers are 100% acrylic. They are pretty soft and warm enough to wear on a cooler fall evening. We are in the thick of winter where I live so anything fingerless just won't do the trick, but these would be perfect to wear during the fall when the evenings are cooler, but not cold. I do love having my fingers free so I can help my kids easily and get to my phone without issue. I am outside a lot as well so I can always use an extra layer of warmth. These probably won't get a ton of wear just yet, but once the super cold weather breaks into a chilly spring, they will be the perfect layer for me!
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Lip Balm Holder and Unscented Balm by Lippyclip & Public Goods - Listed Value $12.50
I usually keep my lip balm handy in my makeup bag, so I don't usually need to search for it. However, my kids are constantly looking for lip balm and I don't always have my makeup bag on me to let them use mine. So this little set is placed in our kitchen for now so that my oldest can easily find it and apply it on his own when he needs it, which he usually needs a lot in the winter months. We aren't really going anywhere right now, but once we do I think I'll move this from our kitchen to my diaper bag so he can find it there when we are on the go. I love that the balm is so snug inside and that it clips easily to just about anything. The balm is unscented and provides rich hydration that our lips really need right now in the cold weather.
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Statement Earrings by Claudia G. - Retail Value $39.00
These earrings are stunning! I received them in gold, but it looks like they also come in silver and rose gold. They are stainless steel with gold plating and around 2.5 inches long. They slip on easily with a secure closure, and they rest nicely to the side of my ear. Unfortunately for me, I can't really wear big earrings like this because my daughter will almost certainly rip them out. I am deciding if I want to save these for whenever I can go out again, or if I want to gift them to my mom who loves a good statement earring. Decisions, decisions!
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Bananas Foster Peanut Brittle by Sweetsmith Candy Co. - Retail Value $5.99
This peanut brittle got devoured by my son and husband in maybe 2 minutes. That has to be a record right?! I was really excited that we were able to try this flavor as well once I saw that it is out of stock on their site until 2021 (you can pre-order it though). This handmade brittle is gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free, and vegan (it is, however, manufactured in a facility that does process peanuts, soy, and dairy which is very important to note). The brittle itself had that big breakable crunch that any good brittle will have. There was a rich chocolate flavor with a hint of banana flavoring to it. The peanuts mixed with the chocolate drizzle were probably the best part for me. This was a fun sweet treat to get this month and would absolutely make an awesome gift or stocking stuffer!
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Food Guard Lids by Food Guard, Pack of 5 - Retail Value $24.99
I had no idea how badly I needed these lids! My kids are constantly asking to save their plate of food for later or not finishing a lot of food which means I have to find a Tupperware for it or fumble with saran wrap. Not anymore! I can take their plates and quickly and easily cover them with these lids to save for the 5 minutes until they want their plate again. These are also great to use over bowls of fruit, sauces, or even veggies that I chop earlier in the day to use later when I cook dinner. I love that they can really fit on so many different plates and bowls. They are also dishwasher safe and environmentally friendly. The site also notes that you can use these in the microwave, oven, and freezer which is crazy to me! Such a simple yet fun and functional item to get this month!
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Exfoliating Back Scrubber by KOL - Listed Value $15.00
This scrubber is designed to allow you to reach your back, neck, and shoulders easily. The scrubber is infused with charcoal to help cleanse and exfoliate dead skin cells. It provides a nice little massage as well, as it does its deep clean of your skin. This is something that my skin absolutely needs right now! I used it on my back and then on my legs and feet as well because why not?! The scrubber is soft so you don't feel like you are getting a harsh exfoliation, which I like, yet it did a great job of making my skin feel soft and clean. I love that you can wash it easily and hang it in your shower for daily use.
Verdict: This box was fun! It didn't totally blow me away, but it was filled with a nice variety of products that I will get a good amount of use out of. The kombucha kit is the big item this month, and while it might not be totally for me since I really dislike kombucha, it would make a great gift for my friends that love the brew! The candle was just so delicious and looks amazing sitting in my room, it makes me really happy to see it lit on my dresser. The mojito truffles are saving my skin right now, they are great to use in the shower or on my hands. The scrubber pairs nicely with my morning shower as well and keeps my skin feeling clean and smooth without making it feel chapped from too much exfoliation. The lids are a hit for me, coming from a mom of two, but they really are so handy and easy to use! The arm warmers and brittle were fun little add-ons. The earrings are stunning, they just aren't functional for my life right now, but will make a great gift for my mom! While the box was great, it didn't really have that one thing that I was obsessed with, but it was filled with items that I will use.
The estimated retail value is $212.47, which is a wild value for the $74.95 cost including free shipping. While I might not have been completely over the moon with the products, I really did enjoy everything and will use pretty much all of the items – or gift them to people who will use them.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No, Winter boxes are expected to start shipping on December 15th.
Value Breakdown: This box costs $74.95 + free shipping, which means that each of the 9 items in the box has an average cost of $8.32.
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