Causebox Fall Box 2020

Oh my god...so behind! This was the second box (I haven't edited the other pictures. I don't mess with the saturation too much but I'm way too careless about setting the angle. So I have to straighten and crop quite a bit. No one needs to see my messy office! 

I subscribed to Causebox after Popsugar. I loved PopSugar for the luxe items and the fun items, Causebox is different of course with a focus on sustainability and more earthy items. I'm a little crunchy but only in the "trying to be better" category. I'm otherwise not really loving the trends that are so crunchy-minimalist. Like, I'd like to whittle down and be a minimalist but with color and fun. Also, I kill plants so that's a no go. 

Anyways, this is the first full box after my introduction box. I paid for an annual membership so I was able to pick out some of my choices. I also ordered some items from the open market for this go round (Christmas gifts and personal fun items for me). I think if the items in Causebox are of interest, it's a great little subscription. I would note that their shipping schedule is slower and in batches (so if you order the Winter box for Christmas or New Years gifts, that would be a mistake). It's something to realize. 

The artwork changes every box. They tend to go for what's in style artist wise (these defined/undefined people--it's kind of hard to describe, but very "in"). It's okay, not my favorite style but I'm not in charge. The boxes tend to be big, which is nice for storage (or cat homes for the larger ones). 

There's a booklet included that talks about all the items, the shops that made them, the workers, the purpose, and, the charity for the season. It's nice to flip through. There was also a little sticker based on the art work that sealed the wrapping paper, which is such a lovely touch. 

​A postcard is always included, featuring more of the artwork. It is branded, which drives me crazy as I don't like stuff like that, but I understand why they do it. It's easy enough to put a sticker there. 

I haven't used any of the postcards sent in the boxes but I will! I joined a pen-pal group so why not! the group so large over quarantine that it made it into many of the major papers. Insane. 

The robe was an option (the other was towels). it's a waffle cloth. the choice for both were light green or gray. I picked gray but it's a lot darker than I thought it would be. It also shrinks in the wash. So I haven't used it yet. I figure it'd be something I deal with in the summer. 

The board was a universal item but I kept it wrapped for a Christmas gift. It's a nice little filler item. 

The serum was also an item that was universal. I had a picture of the ingredient breakdown but it did not come through. Quite sorry about that. I'm currently using it. My skin is quite hardy so I'm not having any reaction, but everyone's skin is different. It does have a strong smell. It's pleasant and not pleasant all at once. I think it's something like ferulic acid? It's a stabilizer or something for the vitamins in the bottle and it has a strong smell. It's in other serums I've tried. I've gotten used to it and don't mind it. 

An item that I chose were these cotton rounds. I got an extra set in the marketplace. I got them to replace the throw away cotton rounds I use from the market. So, I've used one set and threw them in the wash and I think they came out quite well. At the moment I'm really only using them on toner but I'm going to step up and use it on the mascara remnants. I usually do an oil cleanse first, and part of that is letting the oil breakdown my eye makeup so I don't scrub at my eye. Sometimes there are still little flecks left of mascara and eye liner after the first go round, so I use an eye makeup remover to soak and gentle wipe away. Anyways, i haven't used these for that yet (I have some disposable ones left over). They come in a little bag that makes them easy to throw into the wash. 

A rose-gold bangle was another choice. I don't normally go for rose-gold or gold but I have a few pieces, even though they don't go with my coloring. It's quite pretty!

The Tea tumbler was another option and I was quite excited about it. I do have one already (from PopSugar) but I quite like it. I've even used it for infused water (putting cucumber and lemon slices in the basket for awhile). They actually get used by some of the other people in the house who were going to meet people in the park for social distance picnics during Covid-19. Even though it's marketed for tea, you can really use this for any beverage. Plus, the felt sleeve makes it easier to carry. The lid is bamboo and overall, it's a lovely little look. 

Items:

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• Bathan Bath Robe: Their robes for sale (at the moment) are going for $130-145). They're ethically made in India. The only item from the Causebox box are the towels in mint. They're for sale for $50 USD.
• The Bamboo board is from Core Bamboo: This brand is pretty much at every store in America (no, for real, it is!). I'll like Bed, Bath, and Beyond just for kicks. 
• Way of Will Brightening Serum: This serum costs $37.50, which seems to be mid-range for serums. I just saw one for over $200+ so this doesn't seem so expensive! I don't know anything about the brand, it was brand new to me. 
• Tribe Alive bracelet: Some semi-similar ones are going for $48. They've changed their name to Laude the Label. I'm not too keen on the style of the brand in general (too minimalist tbh), but it's focused on minimalism and eco-friendly. 
• The Green Co: Reusable Makeup Pads are $13.95. 
• Tease Tea 3-in-1 Travel Glass Tea Tumbler: It's priced at $39. I'm honestly interested in the bombilla straw but I need more stuff like a hole in the head.