See, Shop, Love!

When Christi, the owner of Daily Dose of Green, contacted me to see if I would be interested in reviewing one of their boxes, I eagerly said yes.  I love trying new subscription services, and this one appealed to me because it focuses on eco-friendly lifestyle products that can run the gamut from food to beauty to items for your pets.  They also offer a reward points system for members, where points can be earned for referring friends and leaving feedback on items.  These points can then be used for discounts on future purchases.

Users are able to fill out a profile about their lifestyle so that Daily Dose of Green can send them products that would suit them most.  Since I’m not a true member I didn’t have the option, but I was still really impressed with the box and I loved all of the items they sent me!

My boxed contained a total of eight items, which is a good amount for a box costing $15.  There was a nice variety of items, something that has been lacking in a similar service I subscribe to, so I was very happy to see that.  Here is what I received:

• Essence of Vali E.O.V. Perfume – A little perfume vial was included in the orange package in the upper left corner.  It’s the brand’s signature blend, which was created over 10 years ago for a private client.  I like that it has minimal ingredients (SDA 40B, essential oils, and water), but I didn’t care for the scent.  It smells slightly citrus-y, but more appropriate for an older woman I think (no offense is meant by that, it’s just the best way I can think to describe it).
• Be Natural Organics Hyaluronic Serum – This is a pretty good sized sample at 4 mL, and it’s an anti-aging blend for all skin types.  The informational card states that hyaluronic acid can be found in ever cell in the body, and this serum helps replenish what gets lost as you age.  I’m interested to try it because it also works to keep pores free and clear of dirt and bacteria.
• Earth’s Beauty Lipstick in Rose Diamond – This was the other item wrapped up in the orange paper.  It’s a cute little lipstick sample, and the color is a very pretty pink/mauve.  I have a close-up photo that I’ll post below.
• Original Sprout Miracle Detangler – This Quick Release formula “makes tough tangles history.”  I’ll definitely spritz this on my hair after washing it because my thick, Asian hair is definitely prone to tangles.
• Boulder Granola Original – I love Boulder Granola!  I’ve reviewed their products before, and I was really happy to see a bag of their original blend in my box because it’s really delicious.  It’s just sweet enough, as well as being USDA organic and gluten- and dairy-free.
• Eli’s Earth Bars Celebrate Bar – This brand is entirely new to me.  The Celebrate Bar has chewy vanilla caramel, dried coconut, gourmet California almonds, and is coated with a dairy-free milk chocolate.  It sounds heavenly and I can’t wait to eat it!  It’s also USDA organic.
• Margo’s Nutz – I received the Cinnamon Almond Slices.  I would consider mixing these in with a plain Greek yogurt, or eating them on their own.  I don’t love almonds, but I think I’d like these because they’re coated with honey, cinnamon, and vanilla.
• Humble Seed Tongue of Fire Seed Packet – This is the item that I’m least likely to use because I don’t garden.  Maybe I should change that.  These do sound pretty interesting to me, and the package says they’re the ‘best flavored horticultural bean.”