Yuzen Spring 2014 Box Review and Spoilers

I got the Yuzen Spring 2014 box last weekend!  It actually arrived on Valentines Day, which is perfect :0)  Well timed!

Yuzen, which delivers 4 times a year, corresponding with the 4 seasons: Spring (February), Summer (May), Autumn (August), and Winter (November).  It's $33 a box, and the theme is all about bringing a little Zen to your life.  The site states, "Each box has the very best Eco-conscious products to nourish the body and soul."  

 

"Each box includes high-quality natural and organic personal care products, healthy snacks, and lifestyle items carefully chosen from about 6 companies."  It's mainly filled with deluxe sample sizes, which are smaller then the original size, but big enough to try and use.  Sometimes there's full size items, too!!

This is my pamper box. We all need a little zen :0)

 The wrapping is always perfect and beautiful.  It just doesn't look beautiful, Yuzen smells nice, too.  Before I even unwrapped the tissue paper with the Japanese print, I could smell the candle waiting within.  This box is an experience.

Each box comes with a fold out paper that talks about each company and product selected, why it was chosen, and then a coupon code fore a nice discount if you want to buy more.  (FYI, you'll fall in love with at least a couple items.)

 What greets you under the paper.

This month we received eight products from six different companies.

 Acure Radical Resurfacing Facial Treatment: size received is 1 oz., valued at $14.  Full size is 1.4 oz., which is $19.99.

I've never heard of Acure, but now that I have, with some research, I'm super excited to try this product!  I've read nothing but good things about it.  This Radical Resurfacing product is a Lemon Probiotic (probiotic for the skin!) with 1% Chlorella Growth Factor.  From the website:

• Restores balance and surface tone to skin
• Feeds and restores cells
• Protects against free radical damage
• Improves skin texture and tone without photosensitivity
• Great for all skin types
• Paraben free, Vegan, Gluten free, Synthetic fragrance free, Silicone free, Phthalate free
• Fair trade certified ingredients

 Sumbody Bathmelt,valued at $5.50, and Sumbody Sum Fizzer, valued $5.95.

We received two Sumbody products to try out!  Besides the bubble baths I had as a kid, I've never tried bath fizzes or melts of any kind.  Heh, I'm starting to feel a little sheltered.  Both of these items smell really good, and they're generous sizes.  Good for a little R&R.

 Balanced Guru Body Balm: size received 1 oz, valued at $12.  Full version is 4 oz, priced at $45.

I've already started using this body balm on my elbows, and it's working nicely.  I need to use it on my feet as well.  From the website:

"Treat your whole body with a smooth and buttery body balm. Enriched with healthy butters and an invigorating blend of essential oils that will wake up your senses and moisturize your skin without leaving it greasy or tacky. Make sure you work it well into elbows, knees and even your feet. They'll thank you later."

 Lotus Wei Infinite Love Mist Mini: size received 10 ml, valued at $8.  Full size is 50 ml at $40.

I love the smell of this mist, and have already started using it.  I'm a true believer in aromatherapy, getting into it when I started collecting DoTerra essential oils.

This mist is called "Infinite Love," and uses flower oils that encourages self wellness, forgiveness, clarity in relationships, etc.  The website has the full list.  Perfect for Valentines and Spring.

Sranrom Compassion Candle with Lemongrass, Lemon, and Spearmint and Sranrom Urban Wellness Calm Down Hand Cream.  Two items from Sranrom.

Sranrom hasn't officially launched yet, so I don't know the value of these products, but it's cool that this is a new company!  Already I'm impressed.

The candle smells nice in uplifting scents, and was the first thing I noticed in the box.  I love candles, and this is a nice one.  The Calm Down lotion is a fun idea.  It's scented with Lemongrass and Kaffir lime, which "helps you tackle stressful situations with calm confidence."

Chocolate!!!!

Chocolove Cherries & Almonds in Dark Chocolate.  On the site you buy a case of 12 bars for $17.

I'm a sucker for Dark Chocolate.  Love it.  This bar has a wonderful cocoa taste with cherries and almonds.  Honestly, I went to Sees Chocolate the day after Valentines, and I preferred this chocolate.

I love this box!  Love the theme and the way Yuzen is curated.

And I love discovering new favorites.