I had a voucher to use for Pip Box, a vegan and cruely-free beauty monthly subscription box. Due to the number of make-up and skincare products that I am slowly getting through, I had cancelled all of my beauty subscription boxes a long while ago. However, I came across Pip Box and wanted to purchase from some cruelty-free brands that do not test on animals and are good for the environment. This will allow me to try some sample-sized cruelty-free make-up and beauty products. To see and read about what I received in my first ever Pip Box, the September 2020 edition, look below. According to the marketing, the box contents were worth over £83.00 this month.
Dr. Botanicals Moroccan Rose Hand Cream: This lightweight cream is created with rose water, coconut oil, and tiare flower extract to repair and nourish dry skin. This product is a small size and in an attractive floral pattern that is perfect for carrying around in a handbag. (RRP is £19.95)
Figs & Rouge Light Reflective Brightening Primer and Illuminator: This oil-free gel helps to create a glowing complexion and promises to brighten throughout the day to promote a youthful skin-tone. This product can be worn under make-up or make-up free. (RRP 35.00)
MEMI Luxe Lipstick in 'You Wish': This silky lipstick adds a creamy colour and also promotes the addition of moisture to lips, perfect for cooler autumn days. The colour I received is 'You Wish', which I describe as a light tan-brown colour, which is a good autumn colour. (RRP 12.00)
Lavera Sensitive Organic All Round Cream (travel tin): This moisturiser promises to help very dry skin and can be used anywhere. It comes in a compact tin. (RRP 2.00-7.95)
Beauty Made Easy Cube Lip Balm: I received the pink raspberry colour and scent for this product, which comes in a small square-shaped box and is made with natural ingredients to help cure dry lips. (RRP 3.99)
Weleda Pomegranate firming day cream: I received three small sample-sized sachets of this firming day cream.
Naked vegan snack bar (raspberry chocolish): I received a Naked cereal bar. I've had these cereal bars before, and they are made with natural and healthy ingredients without added sugar, gluten, and are vegan.
In addition to the subscription box, I also purchased the upsell of "Three extra products for 4.99", which promised to be worth over £35.00. The three products that I received are listed below (photograph above):
Vitamsques black gold dust sheet mask in 'purifying': This soothing and purifying facial mask contains charcoal powder and 24-carat gold dust. (RRP 5.99)
Laritzy Cosmetics liquid beam in 'copper': This liquid illuminator can be used as an eyeshadow or a highlighter to create a metallic and copper glow; it is available in four different shades. (RRP £4.00-14.00)
Lacura Kick Start 'Lemon and Tea Tree' Shower Gel: This shower gel can be purchased inexpensively at Aldi for a few pence. Although the product claims to be vegan, it is sold in a plastic bottle. (RRP .50p)
What's my verdict on the subscription box? Overall, I think the products are worthy to try, but I think the selection this month was too similar. In the box, there were two lip products and two skin-moisturising products (a hand cream and a general purpose cream). I would have preferred a different selection of one of those items.
What's my verdict on the upsell? I would not bother with the upsell at all. The shower gel is a cheap Aldi brand that can be purchased for a few pence, and the mask and liquid liner/highlighter are both very inexpensive items. I struggle to see how these items would be valued at anything more than what was paid for them.
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