Organic Authority 2015 Beauty Goodie Box – August 2015

Disclosure: There are no referral links in this post and I have paid for the box myself!

 

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Organic Authority is not a subscription (though it is a great website dedicated to healthy mindful living)  but they do release one time boxes is super small amounts every so often. They usually pack a big value and they usually release spoilers all the way up until they start selling it. It sells out super fast and I was lucky to snag one. I usually pass them up because they have things that are more useful for larger households then mine. Plus this time they included a $50 Target giftcard so I could not pass it off given I love Target and would be sure to get my value from the box itself!

 

Coupons!
Coupons!

 

Target – $50 Giftcard! Coupons for free Happy Tree Maple Water (3), Shine Organics – Purify (3), deal with Plum Delux, and free with purcahse Vanish cream for Skin Again.

 

Azure Naturals - Ultimate Vitamin C Skin Repair Serum
Azure Naturals – Ultimate Vitamin C Skin Repair Serum

 

Azure Naturals – Ultimate Vitamin C Skin Repair Serum: This is some surprisingly powerful stuff! With 22% vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and amino complex. While the box and branding leave little to be desired this product really is about the contents. A bunch of good stuff to firm and brighten skin and non of the bad stuff like alcohol, parabens, sulfates, and GMO’s. All of it certified organic!

The ingredient list is so exclusive even getting a top publicist won’t get you in the bottle!

 

Balanced Guru - Organic Herbal Scalp Treatment
Balanced Guru – Organic Herbal Scalp Treatment

 

Balanced Guru – Organic Herbal Scalp Treatment: I complain a ton about my hair and how thin it is so perhaps this will help my fur because as thick and lush as my cat Sophia’s! The idea is to get nurtieants to your hair’s roots so that they are better fed and straonger. I am dubious of this working but am willling to try just about anything!

Bonus points if you can convince your loved one to give you a scalp massage with this treatment! 

 

Balanced Guru - Scrub Me Nice and Gritty Body Scrub
Balanced Guru – Scrub Me Nice and Gritty Body Scrub

 

 

Balanced Guru – Scrub Me Nice and Gritty Body Scrub: Yay! I am almost out of my body scrub and was not looking forward to trying to figure out where I had one stocked away. So getting this saves me a lot of time! This scrub is for all skin types and the ingredients sound like the best breakfast ever: raw sugar, organic coffee, coconut oil and cocoa butter. I will have to stop myself from eating it!

After using this you will feel like a breakfast pastry! 

 

Derma E - Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask
Derma E – Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask

 

Derma E – Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask: More detox type of beauty care and if anyone needs to use this type of thing it is me. You plop this on, wait for it to dry, then wet your fingers and massage paying attention to the most congested parts of your skin. I am looking forward to putting this up against the other detox cleaner we received from Kloverbox, that is if I don’t just send it over to Sub Bella. We all know how I am not a great face washer!

Perhaps this will be the “lump of coal” gift in my twin sisters stocking!

 

Insta Natural - Pore Tightening Vitamin C Facial Toner
Insta Natural – Pore Tightening Vitamin C Facial Toner

 

Insta Natural – Pore Tightening Vitamin C Facial Toner: I have not been a big user of toner because I can barely make time to brush my hair in the morning let alone add a step to my facial care routine. However, I think this might be worth giving it a try because I can always use more vitamin C and lately because of the weather my skin has been a little more oily. The huge zip on the tip of my nose right now underscores the point.

I would have sent this off to Sub Bella but alas, there is aloe in it!

 

Go Raw - Sprouted snacks (Carrot Cake Sprouted Cookies and Sunflower Seed Sprouted Flax Snack)
Go Raw – Sprouted snacks (Carrot Cake Sprouted Cookies and Sunflower Seed Sprouted Flax Snack)

 

Go Raw – Sprouted snacks (Carrot Cake Sprouted Cookies and Sunflower Seed Sprouted Flax Snack): Flax helps reduce inflammation so I am all over it! I like that these are snacks that I would not grab by myself. I am not always the healthiest snacker. They say that by keeping in ingredients raw will make it more healthy then those cooked snacks your mom gave you. I am game to try!

I will keep this in my car to MAKE me snack in a healthy manner and also make me look a little less slovenly then my usual mangled bags of Sour Patch Kids and Cheetos. 

 

Kuli Kuli - Pure Moringa Vegetable Powder
Kuli Kuli – Pure Moringa Vegetable Powder

 

Kuli Kuli – Pure Moringa Vegetable Powder: I think I might be the one of the few left who are not overly into smoothies or juicing. I get one every now and again, but I don’t really make them at home. I would rather chomp on fresh veggies and at least get the full feeling! Still it is super hard for me to get all the veggie goodness I need in my diet and I do a pretty bad job of it. This could be helpful in that. It says that it can be added to smoothies or even savory dishes. I will report back!

I wonder if I could add this to wine?

 

Beauty by Earth - Konjac Facial Sponges
Beauty by Earth – Konjac Facial Sponges

 

Beauty by Earth – Konjac Facial Sponges: There are two in the package. One white and other other black. Reminds my of a tuxedo cat! The white one is made of 100% Konjac Glucomannan and the black one has 1% Bamboo Charcol added to it. They say that the black sponge is best for those with oily skin, while the white is good for everyone including babies.

Now I will have to watch all the babies to make sure they aren’t taking my stuff too. 

 

Kuli Kuli - Moringa Superfood (Black Cherry, Crunchy Almond and Dark Chocolate)
Kuli Kuli – Moringa Superfood (Black Cherry, Crunchy Almond and Dark Chocolate)

 

Kuli Kuli – Moringa Superfood (Black Cherry, Crunchy Almond and Dark Chocolate): I will be totally honest with you all that while I do believe some food are full of benefits, I think the idea of the “superfoods” to be a  little misleading and fought with lasting implications that are beyond when we are done with out snack or meal. Many “superfoods” are harvested in developing nations so it is important that our demand for them honors their ecosystem and culture while at the same time providing a new business opportunities for those who decide to harvest the product. Kuli Kuli works with women’s cooperatives in West Africa to get their ingredients which is something I really respect.

These bars are small but dense, perfect for a quick filling snack or for when you just don’t feel like sharing…

 

Plum Deluxe Tea (Self care Blend Herbal Tea and Joy Blend White Tea)
Plum Deluxe Tea (Self care Blend Herbal Tea and Joy Blend White Tea)

 

Plum Deluxe Tea (Self care Blend Herbal Tea and Joy Blend White Tea): I love tea! Whenever I read how other bloggers don’t like it my mind is blown. When I gave up all booze for Lent and could not have my nightly vat of wine it was tea that calmed me and got me through the rough times! The Self Care Tea is made out of honeybush (swear that is the best funny term of endearment you can give your significant other) and various fruits and berries. Smells divine!  The Joy Blend White Tea has white tea (which everyone tells me is good for me) citrus and jasmine. It is lightly caffeinated so probably not the night time tea. More of a day time “I just need a little hit of caffeine to get me until I get my espresso.”

Plum Deluxe Tea has their very own subscription I may look into. Winter will be upon us and there is nothing like an awesome tea to make for a calming moment!

I miss you my cute widdle brambly Honeybush….

 

Devine - Lip Products
Devine – Lip Products

 

Devine – Lip Products: “Look Divine with Benefits from Wine!” is probably the full company name. It definitly is there motto. Any who reads this blog enough knows how much I enjoy my grapes, so this was a super cool addition to an already super full box of goodies! In all there prooducts you will find reservatrol, grapeseed oil, and red wine antioxidants. There are a ton of colors in there collection and they have both a more stick application or a gloss. The colors I received were a Merlot (a dark berry color), Bordeaux (dark pink shimmer), and a gloss in Bordeaux.

Wine is good inside and out!

 

Green Soap Inc. - Soy Candle (Kettle Corn)
Green Soap Inc. – Soy Candle (Kettle Corn)

 

Green Soap Inc. – Soy Candle (Kettle Corn): This smells just like kettle corn. I am not the biggest fan of scents like these as I usually try to use candles to trick people into thinking my place is a lot cleaner than it actually is. I like that the candle is soy and that is is handmade here in the USA. It is super large and is a nice candle. I just don’t dig Kettle Corn.

Super stealthy mean gift to that person with a sweet tooth who is always talking about their diet. There is no way they will be able to fight a sweet craving after filling their house with this scent!

 

Mood Factory - Mood-oils
Mood Factory – Mood-oils

 

Mood Factory – Mood-oils: The idea behind these scents is that they will help create the mood that they are named after. Aromatherapy actually is something I believe in. There is such a powerful way that smells can trigger good and bad emotions and memories!  The sample set has : Happiness, Energy, Passion, Sassy (Uh), Renewal, Tranquility, Serenity, and Creativity. All of which I need more of in my life! I will try to Instagram when I use them (@subscriptionistablog)

If I were to spill all of these and breath in would I be sent on an emotional roller coaster? 

 

Earth's Care - Acne Spot Treatment and Dry & Cracked Skin Balm
Earth’s Care – Acne Spot Treatment and Dry & Cracked Skin Balm

 

Earth’s Care – Acne Spot Treatment and Dry & Cracked Skin Balm: These arrived at a good time for me because as I type this I have a huge red zit on the tip of my nose. It calls out like a beacon who will listen, yet it does not speak. I am going to plop this zit stuff on it and maybe take some before and after pics. The zit itself isn’t gross yet so it won’t be too offensive lol We shall see.

The skin balm looks promising and because of my scerloderma I will be a good tester for it. I have parts of skin on my hands that because of the disease will never be normal and always be tight and uncomfortable. Maybe this will help them out! If it does then they have found themselves a customer for life!

These skin problems are not even the start of all my issues! 

 

Era Organics - Face/Body Cream
Era Organics – Face/Body Cream

 

Era Organics – Face/Body Cream: I am going to tuck this away from winter when my skin really desides to get upset with me. I would normally try to send this on to Sub Bella because winter will be after her before it gets to me but it has aloe in it. It also has Manuka Honey. I am hoping this will be a good replacement for a very pricey brand I used from a Pop Sugar box that costs a fortune. I will again report back on this either here on on Instagram.

Typing “Manuka Honey” somehow put Sinéad O’Connor’s “Mandinka” in my head.

 

Shine Organics - Purify (Apple Guava Kale Strawberry Parsley Chia)
Shine Organics – Purify (Apple Guava Kale Strawberry Parsley Chia)

 

Shine Organics – Purify (Apple Guava Kale Strawberry Parsley Chia) + Coupon for three more and possibly even more: They say to email them with my shipping address to try each flavor free. I am not sure if I have to buy something or what the deal is but I will update on this in comments either way. I will likely write a review of all the flavor I try in another post.

As and aside I love these types of grab and go snacks I can just throw down. If they taste good that is what will get be to buy again, all the good stuff like chia and micronutrients are just the icing on the cake.

I love pouch stuff but if the craze goes on much longer we are going to start seeing full on dinners in squeeze tubes!

 

Whole Box!
Whole Box!

 

Verdict: I forget the exact amount of payed for the box, probably around $120 or more. The value was really outstanding because these products are going to be a ton of fun to try out, are quality made, and I got some snacks out of the deal! All that with the Target giftcard of $50 made this a fun box to take a chance on. With all the natural ingredients I will be wearing giving me a hug will be like taking a vitamin!

 

  17 comments for “Organic Authority 2015 Beauty Goodie Box – August 2015

  1. September 7, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    I went back and forth on purchasing this box. I came close to buying it. I love Balanced Guru products. Their scrub is my favorite. Enjoy! It has a great scent. Honeybush!!! You did a great job fitting all the products into the picture.

    • Subscriptionista
      September 7, 2015 at 6:45 pm

      I can send you the scrub! Do you want to scalp stuff? LOL Honeybush is the most insipid and awesome pet name ever!

  2. Heat7918
    September 7, 2015 at 5:05 pm

    I wanted this box SO bad but was in a meeting and it sold out super fast! So jealous but happy you snagged one.

    Hysterical post as always! My favorites this time are about watching babies so they don’t take your stuff and adding the vegetable powder to wine!!

    • September 7, 2015 at 5:13 pm

      I wonder if adding the veggie powder to wine will work,

      • Artemis
        September 7, 2015 at 6:03 pm

        Wine is made of fruit, so totally healthy on its own.

        • Subscriptionista
          September 7, 2015 at 6:53 pm

          See? You understand! It is like nature man!

      • Subscriptionista
        September 7, 2015 at 6:49 pm

        I bet it will be so gross… maybe I should try it lol

    • Subscriptionista
      September 7, 2015 at 6:49 pm

      Thanks Heat you are so legit and nice! I was surprised because I checked MSA and saw it had been on sale (I had just received my morning alarm a la my kittys rump) and was like, hmm I will check and see. I saw like 16 were left and decided sure I will give it a try. They have amazon check out! So I did it all from my phone right from my bedside lol

      Oh, I think I read your comment on MSA about a meeting (memories a wee bit foggy).

      I think they should limit it to 1 per person because you could go in and buy however many were left in one swoop

  3. September 7, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    Balanced Guru has a 25% off code for Labor Day. It’s good through 9/8. You need to go through checkout and enter the code prior to using Paypal if you are using PayPal. The code is laborday25

  4. Heat7918
    September 8, 2015 at 11:21 am

    I just saw on another blog that there are several new “Green” boxes. They’re all in the $30-$50 range (mostly $35-$40) and I have no idea how to choose which one I want to try if any… I need to see a couple months worth of each, with reviews, I think. I’m still new to all this organic business. 😉 The only one I’ve tried is Petit Vour (I liked it but canceled due to product overload) and I’ve considered trying Goodebox, Kloverbox, Yuzen, Vegan Cuts Beauty Box… there are so many more!

    The new ones are: the Nourish Beauty Box, the Green Box by La Natura, Love Goodly, and PureBox by Devine Beauty Emporium.

    • September 8, 2015 at 2:10 pm

      Heat7918 – thank you for letting us know. I’ll check them out. I understand what you mean because I felt overwhelmed in the beginning when I first discovered organic/vegan beauty sub boxes. I tired all the older ones that you mentioned.

  5. Kelly
    September 8, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    so many products
    much organic
    healthier you be

    • Heat7918
      September 8, 2015 at 7:11 pm

      Thanks Yoda-Kelly! I’d love to hear what boxes (or brands) you love and why? 🙂

      • Kelly
        September 9, 2015 at 6:30 am

        Thanks Heat7819. I love Benedetta skin care, Shikai shampoo, they are organic, effective, and well priced. I just get LLB, Rachel Zoe, and an occasional limited edition box like MSA, kloverbox. I like trying new brands. I also get Blue apron and coffee subs, great quality which saves me time and $$. Thank you so much. What boxes and brands do you like?

    • Subscriptionista
      September 11, 2015 at 6:47 pm

      I am into this Kelly. You should be the resident poet. We can do posts with them! You are so creative with photos and such! All I have is my cat hair lol

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