CAUSEBOX is a quarterly subscription box that features brands and items dedicated to doing good all over the world. Many featured brands donate a portion of proceeds to charities and/or may employ local artisans, use ethically-sourced goods, etc.
One thing I love about CAUSEBOX is that their boxes are designed by talented artists. Take a peek at the chic, painterly designs of this box, which were created by Yali Ziv!
This will be the first box that new subscribers receive, so long as you subscribe soon! If you subscribe at the annual level, you’ll be eligible for CAUSEBOX Custom, letting you personalize certain items in your box. Here’s how CAUSEBOX explains it:
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out the review process post to learn more about how we review boxes.)
About CAUSEBOX , A Charitable Women’s Lifestyle Subscription Box
The Subscription Box: CAUSEBOX
The Cost: $54.95 on a quarterly basis, or $49.95 per box with an annual subscription
COUPON: Use coupon code WELCOME10 to save $10 off your first box or use coupon code WELCOME15 to save $15 off your annual subscription!
SPECIAL OFFER: Use code SWELL to get a free 17 oz. S’well Water Bottle! (Note that this coupon can’t be combined with any other offers or promotions!)
The Products: At least $150 worth of products for women from CAUSEBOX’s favorite socially-conscious brands.
Good to Know: Sign up for an annual subscription to qualify for CAUSEBOX Custom, which lets you hand-pick certain items in your boxes!
Ships to: US
CAUSEBOX Fall Welcome Box + CAUSEBOX Custom Picks
The box comes with an info card that features a welcome message and a product list. The color palette is super pretty, isn’t it?
CAUSEBOX also includes a booklet that’s filled with details about some of the brands featured in the box.
In addition to the brand features, they give lots of information that new subscribers might find interesting, such as details about B Corporations, sustainability, and clean beauty. (The copy editor in me is cringing at the missing “e” on the pink “Clean Beauty” page, hehe! But I’m grateful for the information nonetheless!)
I like getting this level of information from a subscription box—personally, when I have all of this context, I appreciate the items more than if I was just taking them at face value.
As mentioned earlier, this month’s box design was created by artist Yali Ziv. Ziv’s work is also represented on this postcard, which can double as an art print. I really like Ziv’s aesthetic. I could see framing these stylish ladies and hanging them on the wall of my home office (the denim-blue hues will complement the blue and navy throw pillows accenting the couch in that room), or just tacking it to the corkboard I have beside my desk at work.
RealHer Play Book Shadow Palette in Be Your Own Kind of Beauty, 9 x 0.04 oz. – Retail Value $28.00
This RealHer palette is vegan, paraben-free, and cruelty-free. I really like the tone of these hues. Golds and eggplants are my favorite colors to wear, as I feel like they have a warmth to them without being too reddish. The powder shadows are easy to work with and have a nice pigment to them—even the lighter colors. They’re not terribly creamy, but have a velvety quality that makes them easy enough to blend. The names of the colors are encouraging, too! Here’s what you see in the swatches above, going in order from the wrist down:
- Fine
- Fabulous
- Fun
- Strong
- Proud
- Courageous
- Smart
- Creative
- Unique
Here’s the best part about this palette—it helps support the American Association of University Women!
Awesome!
RealHer Cream Shadow Brush – Retail Value $10.00
The palette comes with this brush, which is technically for cream shadows. It still works well enough to apply the powder shadows—the shape of the brush tip is great for patting colors onto my lids.
The brush is made of synthetic, vegan fibers. According to the description of the brush on the website, this can also be used with concealer.
Set of 2 Zoya Nail Polishes – Retail Value $20.00
Individual Zoya polishes are $10.00 each, so I assume the pricing is right on the money for this set. I wouldn’t have picked out these colors for myself (I tend to lean to brighter, bolder colors when I’m shopping for polish), but I am SO smitten with them!
The mauve color, in particular, is just gorgeous. It’s autumnal, classy, and feels very modern. I love the idea of pairing it with my favorite olive jacket or heather gray sweater. It’s just enough of a pop of color while still being kind of moody and casual.
Here’s how the colors look on. My nails need a manicure, stat! But I love the colors together.
P.F. Candle Company Sandalwood Rose, 7.2 oz. – Retail Value $18.00
To me, this candle has kind of a beachy vibe. Sandalwood always feels kind of cool and West Coast-y to me, and the rose elements make the fragrance even more romantic and pretty. I appreciate that this candle features soy wax and phthalate-free fragrance. And the amber color of the jar looks beautifully autumnal sitting on my bookshelf.
Scentuals Grapefruit Turmeric Hand Repair Cream, 100 ml – Retail Value $7.76, Listed Value $7.89
I love the fresh, rich fragrance of this hand cream. Plus, I just love that I got some nice hand cream! Cold air always zaps my skin of its moisture, so I’m happy to stock up on new handy bottles of lotion to tote around in my bag. This formula is gluten-free, vegan, and cruelty-free, too!
Soko Bow Earrings in Gold or Silver – Retail Value $42.00
If you qualify for CAUSEBOX Custom (which happens when you sign up for an annual subscription), you’ll be able to pick whether you’d like these earrings in gold or silver! Other subscribers will just receive one or the other.
The gold earrings are SO my style. The silver ones are also pretty, though. The shape of these earrings is so unique, easy to wear, and versatile. They can add some shine to a simple t-shirt and jeans or complete a sophisticated party/dinner date outfit. Soko, the brand behind these earrings, supports marginalized artisans in the developing world, so this pair isn’t just a statement piece—they’re conversation pieces, too!
October Jaipur Vegan Leather Envelope Clutch – Listed Value $54.00
The next item that CAUSEBOX Custom customers can choose is this artisan-made vegan leather clutch, which is rather simple, design-wise, but timeless, too. You’ll either choose or receive a beige or black clutch—both have handy inner pockets, a magnetic snap closure on the front, and even a wallet-like set of card slots. I do kind of wish it had a detachable chain or wrist strap on it, but it’ll be great for special occasions nonetheless.
Which one do you like better? I think I’m leaning towards the beige one!
Bloom & Give Malabar Cotton Scarf – Retail Value $60.00
The last customizable item is this cotton scarf. CAUSEBOX Custom folks will be able to choose between the beige or the gray-blue color. This scarf is made from hand-loomed cotton in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The fabric is breezy and lightweight, which makes it seem a bit summery to me, but it’s big enough that it can wrap up into a warm, voluminous bundle that’ll keep me cozy when it’s tucked into the collar of my jacket.
I think I’m feeling the beige color in this one, too! Which one do you like best?
SPECIAL OFFER: S’well Water Bottle, 17 oz. – Retail Value $35.00 (Found on sale here for $29.00)
If you sign up with code SWELL, you’ll also receive an awesome S’well stainless steel water bottle! I love the pattern on this bottle—I got the “Lily Wood” style—with its blue tones and marbled design. The bottle is triple-walled and vacuum insulated so it helps keep water cooler longer. It does clang around a bit more than a plastic bottle, but it’s better for the environment and looks gorgeous sitting on my desk!
Verdict: CAUSEBOX is one of my favorite subscription boxes. Their items are reliably high-quality, and I LOVE that they feature brands with great stories and missions behind them. This box is a great way to get to know the subscription in general. I love how the assortment covers self-care and wellness, home decor, and style, too!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes! But hurry—they go fast!
Coupon – Use coupon code WELCOME10 to save $10!
SPECIAL OFFER: Use code SWELL to get a free 17 oz. S’well Water Bottle! (Note that this coupon can’t be combined with any other offers or promotions!)
Value Breakdown: This box cost $54.95. The items have a total retail value of $239.76, not including the water bottle (or $274.76 with it). That means that, via the box, the cost of each item is:
- Eyeshadow palette – $6.42
- Makeup brush – $2.29
- Nail polish set – $4.58
- Candle – $4.13
- Lotion – $1.78
- Earrings – $9.63
- Clutch – $12.38
- Scarf – $13.75
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What do you think of the Fall 2018 Welcome Box from CAUSEBOX? What’s your favorite item?