August 2015 Conscious Premium Box Review

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Conscious Box is “a monthly box of lavish beauty items, stylish sustainable home goods and delicious healthy snacks.” In the past it had been a sampling subscription and last month they debuted the Premium box for $40 a month. They have now changed it to $20 per month and calling it the “plus” box. And they also brought back the sampling subscription as the Taster Box for $9.95 per month.

They advertised the box with photos like this.

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I opened the box and was curious to see what the big value item was…

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And there wasn’t. conscious box premium august 2015 IMG_6418

Onto the next Adventure EcoPaper Journal ($12.98) This is an unlined journal made with tree-free paper.

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Bob’s Red Mill Yellow Popcorn (50¢) While I love popcorn, I expected full size items in this box, as demonstrated from the photos, not popcorn.

Bonta d’Italia Gluten Free Penne (75¢) [description from a regular Love With Food box – my opinion holds!]  I honestly cannot fathom why a non-gluten free subscriber would be interested in GF pasta. Although it gets excellent reviews as a GF pasta, it’s still a GF pasta. We’re passing this one on to our celiac neighbor (she’s 10 and loves all the things we send her way!).
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Mighty Leaf Teas x3 ($1.32) Organic Earl Grey, Hojicha Green Tea, Spring Jasmine.

Snapfit Fiber Crystals ($7.50 $5) This is a pricey product but that’s the retail price.  “SnapFit fiber crystals are made with 15 natural plant and vegetable fibers designed to keep you feeling full for up to 4 hours. Subtle fruit flavor is infused with a touch of natural sweetness to make this fiber drink delicious and easy to drink.” You could instead add benefiber to your favorite beverage but it’s not gluten-free. [Only 2, not 3]

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Desert Essence Natural Neem Toothpaste – Sample

Derma-e Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask ($3.45)

South of France French Milled Shea Butter Bar Soap ($1) I like these soaps, so that was nice.


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Thayers Original Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera ($7.96) non drying, alcohol free, and suitable for sensitive skin.

I paid $40 for this and the total retail value was $33. For a box like this the value should have exceeded the purchase price by around 25%.  I cancelled immediately and left them a note that it was appalling and they should issue all subscribers $20 refunds that paid $40 for this box.  (Even more appalling – my subscription price still said $40 – it was not changed!). Obviously for $20 it would have been a nice box – and clearly they understood that the box that they were putting together couldn’t possibly be worthy of a $40 price tag.  I cannot say that the next month’s box would be equivalent in value.  I’m staying away!

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The Description: Receive a monthly box of lavish beauty items, stylish sustainable home goods and delicious healthy snacks. Feel good knowing that every brand you discover cares people and the planet. Conscious Box Plus available for $19.95.
The Price: $9.95 per month for the Taster Box, $19.95 per month for the premium box.
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  • Heat7918
    08.28.15

    Wow… Did they respond?

    • Brandy
      08.30.15

      Nope! When I did the video for this box I also noticed that I had overvalued the box by 2.50. Not normally a big deal but… Yeah.