Happy Anniversary, Eco-Emi! February marks the 1 year anniversary of the popular eco-friendly subscription box service
Eco-Emi. If you don't know what Eco-Emi is, it is a subscription service available for $15/month that sends between 6-10 samples/full-sized products that are environmentally friendly, organic, all natural, etc. These products usually range from makeup, skincare, lifestyle, to food. It is on par with many other of the subscription boxes available nowadays, but there always seems to be a little personal touch in every box.
I have been subscribed to Eco-Emi since August 2011, so I haven't been on board with them for a year quite yet. But I have to say, this box is definitely rocking! With a generous two full-sized products and quite large deluxe samples, this box is hard to beat. I did expect that, since it is the anniversary box, there would be a few more products in the box, but given the value this box holds, I really cannot complain.
Upon opening the box, this is what I find:
Everything came nicely wrapped (as always! but it probably looked better because this is after I opened everything -- oops).
This month's card and a special gift: an Eco-Emi bumper sticker! This sucker is definitely going on my car.
All the products laid out - doesn't everything look lovely?
Lavender & White Tea Towelettes by Crystal Essence, 24 pack $9.99
I've used one of these so far and I am a fan! It honestly kept me much drier throughout the day than anything I've tried before - and it's not an antiperspirant! I felt fresh and clean the whole day. I am definitely going to stock up on these - great for every day use and on-the-go use, too!
Herbal Chocolate Mint Truffle Tea by Mighty Leaf Tea, 4oz $11.95
Haven't had a chance to brew this yet, but it sounds delicious.
Body Butter by Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques, .7oz tube $6.50
Haven't used this either. It is a solid body butter, and while that is a nice concept and it has a great smell, the clam shell makes it almost impossible to use for its intended purpose. I would have to use my finger to warm up the body butter and then apply...not very effective. LBC should have sent something else to sample that's easier to use in sample form.
Organic Soap Nuts by Greener Living, 2.2lbs $39.99
Don't throw away or regift something using the bag! The soap nuts are meant to be placed in the little brown baggie and thrown in with your laundry. You can find out about using the soap nuts as well as read more about their products at
http://www.buysoapnuts.com/Dagoba Lip Balm by Eco Lips, .15oz tube $3.49
I haven't opened this tube yet because I am still working through the balms from previous Eco-Emi boxes. Maybe that's why Christine decided to give the lip balms a break for a while. I personally love them (I lose/misplace mine all the time) but I would like to venture into different products. This one sounds great though!
Sunblock by Dr. Robins, 3.5fl. oz $24.00
I am really excited to try this. I am a bit weird in the fact that I am obsessed with good skincare but I don't wear sunscreen...yes, it's strange! It hasn't been sunny enough here for me to justify using my sample already... but I can't wait to give it a go. Even though it's targeted "for kids", I think anyone can enjoy this. And the fact that it has natural SPF is great; I'm afraid to buy SPF from the store anymore.
Organic Energy Shampoo & Conditioner by Greenbody Greenplanet, $21.95 - $64.95 each
I've used these samples about two times now. I wash my hair about every 4-5 days (mainly because I'm lazy), so I thought I would substitute it into my normal routine washing. I actually do quite like them. My hair doesn't get greasy as quickly as when I use different brands. Probably have two more uses out of these samples, and by then I think I'll splurge on the full sizes.
OluvSuds Soap by Oluv Skin, 4.5oz $8.58
I don't think I've used a pure olive oil soap before because I was shocked using this. It has a very pleasant smell and lathers well, but it is super slimy! Like goop or something. I will use up my sample, but I won't purchase a full size simply due to that fact. There are other organic/natural soaps I can access, so I wasn't too wowed by this.
Freedom Lip Gloss by Revolution Organics (in color Freedom), .23oz $26.00
I honestly was really afraid of this gloss when I opened it. Of course, I thought it was absolutely gorgeous, but I wondered, "Is this really that brightly pigmented? Is this going to work for me?" But once I swatched it and applied it, my fears were easily swayed - the gloss definitely sheers out once you apply it. And with my pigmented lips, it adds a beautiful, subtle flush and shine to my lips. Definitely need to add a lip swatch here eventually. I was also shocked that this is a
full sized product with a retail of $26. Holy cow, Revolution Organics!! This is the most generous full sized product I've seen in an Eco-Emi box yet. I really recommend this gloss. Snag them for clearanced price of $7.95 at
www.dermadoctor.com.
Overall, this Eco-Emi was super fabulous. While I did expect a few more products seeing as how it's their 1-year anniversary, the sheer value of the box itself made it completely worth it. I look forward to another year of Eco-Emi, and I recommend anyone who is curious to check them out!
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