See, Shop, Love!

I had been wanting to subscribe to Yuzen for quite a while, and I finally signed up a few weeks ago.  The first box I received was the Fall/Autumn 2013 one, so the products inside probably aren’t a surprise to anyone since this box has been out for a while.  I still wanted to review it and give my take on the items and service as a whole, though.

Since I received my box after everyone else, I already knew what was going to be in it after reading reviews on other blogs.  I was still very impressed by the array of items!  The box costs $33 a quarter (it’s only sent out four times a year) and there’s currently a wait list to join.  I think it was about a month between when I requested a spot and actually received one.  I couldn’t find any other price options on their website, so I’m not sure if you can pay for an entire year up front or not.  I wish I had joined earlier, because the price used to be only $25 a quarter, I think.  This was a monthly box at the very beginning, but they switched to quarterly a few months ago.

• Sanitas Vita-Rich Serum – I’m currently inundated with serums, but I did give this one a try and I like it.  I’m using it as a night time moisturizer.  My skin is so weird, it’s oily/combo but it’s also pretty sensitive so this is rich enough that I don’t need to layer a night cream over it as well.
• Sphatika Rose Cleansing Foam – I haven’t tried this cleanser yet, but once I run out of the one I’m currently using I’m going to work it into my routine.
• Acure Organics Argan Cell Stimulating Body Wash – I’ve used one of Acure’s shampoo and condition combos before, so I was excited to try their body wash.  This one moisturizes as it cleanses with Moroccan argan stem cells, organic argan oil, CoQ10, sea buckthorn oil, and pumpkin seed oil.  I wish it lathered a bit more, but I still enjoyed using it.

• Coola Mineral Facial Sunscreen – I definitely needed a new facial sunscreen, so this came at the perfect time.  SPF is still important even in fall and winter, and this one is broad-spectrum and works to improve skin’s elasticity.
• Verve Organics Soul Sister Lavender Nut Sugar Scrub – I haven’t used this yet because, frankly, I forgot that I had it.  It smells absolutely wonderful and is made with sugar and coconut and lavender essential oils.  It might be a little too rough to use on my face, but I’ll give it a try on my arms and legs the next time I shower.
• Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Sensitive – This is the only product in the box that I had used before, and I was very happy to receive another one.  Juice Beauty is one of my favorite brands and the sensitive peel is perfect for my skin.