CAUSEBOX Fall 2019

If you’ve been reading the blog for a little while, you’d remember that last Fall, I purchased my first subscription box from CAUSEBOX. I have kept an eye on their other seasonal boxes, but nothing had caught my eye enough to purchase another one. Then this fall, I was drawn in again.

CAUSEBOX is a quarterly box that costs $49.95 per box if you are an annual member. The difference between Causebox and other quarterly subscription boxes is that CAUSEBOX only puts items in its boxes from companies that give to charities or to a cause and are cruelty free.

If you are an annual member, you are offered the opportunity to pick some of your items. I am not an annual member, so I did not make choices, but I will indicate what the other options could have been.

The items that I saw that drew me in were the Known Supply Weekender Duffel and the Nashelle Lariat necklace. I’ve been tempted to buy myself a grownup duffle for a long time, but continually make excuses and I found the necklace to be beautiful. Those two items alone made the $50 purchase worth it so I went ahead and bought the box. The other items I received were Underwood Letterpress Felt Letter Board, (MALIN + GOETZ) Recovery treatment oil, la beaute Soi 10-piece Makeup Brush Collection, and the La Lueur Candles White Cactus Coconut Wax Candle.

I always find it interesting to see the cost breakdown of the items along with what the actual value of the box is, so I’m going to list that below. I will also give a little blurb about any thoughts I have on any of the products.

Weekender- CAUSEBOX Estimates $108. On the Known Supply website, there is a similar duffle listed for $98. If you are an annual subscriber, you get to customize the color duffle you receive. I liked all the colors so I’m very happy with what I got! The quality of the canvas feels wonderful. It’s a little smaller than I imagined, but it will definitely be the perfect back for overnight or short trips.

Necklace- CAUSEBOX Estimates $38. On the Nashelle website, the closest necklace I could find comes in at $73 but it’s definitely a little fancier than the one in the box. I love this necklace. I have to learn how to wear it exactly, but I’m sure I will get a lot of use out of it. this was another item where you could choose between silver and gold if you are an annual member.

Letterboard- $30 and available on the Underwood Letterpress website. This was another choice item. As an annual member, you could choose between this and a Glass Ladder & Co. Terrazzo Travel Wallet. Honestly, I would’ve been fine with either option. They’re both items that I have wanted but consistently talk myself out of buying. However, I wanted the letter board a little bit more so I was very excited when I got one. The letters are great and the board feels sturdy. As you can tell from the picture I’m already having fun!

Candle- $35 and available on the La Lueur website. I am obsessed with candles so any time I can get a new one I am excited. This one smells AMAZING. It’s a beautiful sweet yet warm cactus scent. The packaging is also gorgeous. I’ve never had a coconut wax candle, so I’m curious to see how the scent payoff is once it’s burning. It also says it has a 45 hour burn time!

Oil- $82 and available on the MALIN+GOETZ website. Back when I got Birchboxes I received a few MALIN+GOETZ items that I loved. I appreciate that they’re a cruelty free brand that works. I was beyond excited to try this oil and let me tell you, after only two nights of usage it does not disappoint. I have yet to find a face oil that I like. This one sinks in beautifully without leaving me greasy and I wake up with happy skin.

Makeup Brushes- $24 and available on the la beaute Soi website. This was the only item I was a little bit disappointed to receive. I bought myself a makeup brush set last year, so it’s not something I necessarily need. However, they are beautiful and soft and I will use and love them.

Paid Value- $49.95 Actual Value- $317!

My last CAUSEBOX was valued at $260 so this one ended up being worth even more! And I prefer more of the items!

Now, if I’m being honest, subscription boxes are not a necessity. I would say purchase with caution because you can end up with a lot of items you don’t need and that end up going to waste. I am so happy I decided to go with this box and that I ended up with all of the choices I wanted, even though I didn’t get to make choices.

If you are looking for a subscription box, I would highly recommend checking out CAUSEBOX. Their items have been consistently high quality and useful. I also know from past experience that their customer service is wonderful.