Monday, January 28, 2013

The Honest Company - Family Essentials Box Review

I ordered a free trial from The Honest Company, just because I was curious to see what Jessica Alba's company was all about. The website tells their story well- the company was founded by parents who wanted eco-friendly, safe, and affordable products for their family. The products are non-toxic and beautifully packaged.

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There are two options for a free trial: the Diapers Bundle or the Family Essentials Pack. I selected the Family Essentials Pack, and the included items are: shampoo, lotion, hand soap, laundry detergent, and body balm. The package arrived quickly, and the products inside were:

1. Shampoo: The first thing I did with this product was smell it. It smells like an Orange Julius, but very fresh and clean. It is supposedly tear-free, so I'll definitely try this on my boys. It is also plant based, organic, and uses essential oils and fruit extracts.

2. Lotion: This lotion was great. It has no scent to it, and it's not greasy. Organic, hypoallergenic and non-toxic. This is great for sensitive skin that may react to anything unnatural.

3. Hand soap: This product is biodegradable, all natural and made with organic lemongrass oil and grapeseed botanical extracts. This will be great to bring on our family camping trips!

4. Laundry detergent: This is a winner. You can use it on all of your laundry, including hand wash items. It is also biodegradable and hypoallergenic. I would like to see if using this regularly clears up one of our family member's skin issues...

5. Balm: This can be used as a diaper rash cream, or Dad's razor burns- according to The Honest Company. It contains organic essential oils and olive oil. This seems like a versatile item to keep in a family household, and I used it on my dry elbows- worked great!

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As I mentioned above, I was happy with the products. The reason that I didn't sign up was the cost. I am already splurging on the Bluum monthly subscription box. A membership to The Honest Company Essentials Bundle costs $35.95/month. You can add up to 3 additional products each month at a 25% discount, and no additional shipping charge. For the other items available in this monthly bundle, options include: sunscreen, dish detergent, hand sanitizer, bubble bath, multi-surface cleaner, and stain remover.

The separate Diapers Bundle is $79.95/month. You can also combine the Diapers Bundle and the Essentials Bundle for $115.90 per month. And I have to say, the diapers from this company are absolutely adorable. They are plant-based, disposable diapers and they come in all kinds of cute patterns like: skulls, gingham, dinosaurs, pink stars, etc. I will keep these in mind for baby showers, because they are just so unique!

8 comments:

  1. This looks like a great box. Love your review.

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  2. It is a great box. and thank you!

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  3. I tried the diapers and had some issue (manufacturing flaws) but now I really want to try the bubble bath! I hear its great. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. I have not heard of the Honest Company until now, but who wouldn't be intrigued by that name? I love it. I also really like that Jessica Alba is not only speaking out about her passion for natural, safe products in the home, but using her influence to create a company that works to put her beliefs into action.

    The products look beautiful, but I can definitely understand why you didn't sign up for the monthly subscription box. $39.95/month is a commitment that I'm not sure I would make without a serious look at my bank account first.

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  5. Thank you, holly. It does seem like a great company!

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  6. Only 4 products for $35?! Psshh Bluum seems more worth it since you get more mommy stuff, toys, books, etc rather than just all household items

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  7. Yes, well you sign up for what you want! So, if you are looking for eco-friendly household items- Honest Co. is the way to go. I'm looking more towards Bluum... :)

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