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iBbeautiful, who sent me this box to review, offers an innovative way for tween + teens girls to explore, sample + fall in love with inspiring beauty, accessory + lifestyle products (each box contains 3-5 items) – in the comfort of their own homes – through a monthly box subscription service. iBbeautiful aims to inspire girls to be their best with their natural beauty, which is a great thing for sure.
iBbeautiful ships via USPS Priority Mail and took the standard two days. The box itself isn’t all that exciting, but I thought the pink tape was cute.
I don’t have a teenage daughter (obviously), but I remember being a tween / teenager and I would have loved to get a box like this in the mail.
iBbeautiful doesn’t include a true information card. I got a little note about the subscription, along with a “B Happy” List. They include little notes to inspire girls, help build confidence and give project ideas to help in the community. I loved the “B Happy” list and I feel like it could be applied to anyone, not just tweens. I think we all need to be reminded to take breaks and breathe every once in a while! Here is what we received in the October box:
~Natural Life Magnet (~$3 $5): I can’t get this site to load for me, so I estimated the price, but maybe you will have better luck? (ETA: Thanks to Wajeeha for the heads up on the price). This would be a great locker item as a good reminder for girls to see every day!
~Blue Q Bags Pouch ($3.99): This is made from 95% post consumer recycled materials and is a cool little coin pouch. I’d probably even use it and the positive message is a refreshing change from a lot of things out there.
~Feather / Beaded Bobby Pin (~$3): I’m not sure I would have worn this when I was younger, but it’s possible it’s the style now and I just don’t know it?
~Arbonne Calm Skin Set ($10): I had trouble with acne growing up and certainly lots of tweens / teens do too. This is a great little set to try out a new line without dropping a ton of money only to find out it’s not for you! I was this close to trying out the sooth eye gel out, but I resisted so that my cousin, who I am going to give this box to, could get the full set ;).
~3-8-1 Egyptian Amber ($2): I am not totally sure what this is since the 3-8-1 website is down, but I am guessing it’s a scent satchel? I they sell candles with jewelry (not just rings, but all sorts of jewelry in them) as well, but due to a fire at their facility, they aren’t accepting any orders right now ;(.
~Bellaboo All That Clean Skin Facial Wash ($3.46): This is a brand designed for teens and is numbered so it’s easy to remember what order to do everything in. I would use something like that for me! This smells great and I know my cousin will love it.
~Natural Life Pink Flower Earrings ($12): Totally cute, totally age appropriate. Nothing crazy or not allowed in school or anything like that! Just cute earrings.
~elf Jumbo Eyeshadow Stick ($2): I also think this is a age appropriate item. It’s not in a wild color and isn’t crazy expensive which I appreciate and I am sure tween moms do as well!
~Ottilie & Lulu Shampoo & Conditioner ($7): This set is a combination shampoo / body wash and shiny silky detangler & conditioner. I wasn’t expecting it to be so minty, but I suspect that it isn’t as minty after you dry your hair.
~LAT Peace, Love & Happiness Tank (~$10): iBbeautiful offers 2 box options: their Graphic Tee Box which gives you an inspiring tee shirt (custom made) + 3-5 beauty & lifestyle items. Or you can opt for the Basic Box which has the same great beauty & lifestyle items minus the awesome graphic tee. I received the Graphic Tee Box and this tank was this month’s selections. This would be cute with pajamas pants or something along those lines.
All totaled I came up with a value of $56.45 for the October iBbeautiful “Graphic Tee Box”. ETA: It should be noted (and I did not know this until it was pointed out by a commenter) that this box contain more than the standard 3-5 items + t-shirt that iBbeautiful normally contains. The additional items are examples of the types of items you can expect to receive in your box. Graphic Tee Boxes are $28/month, while the Basic Box is $18/month. I can’t wait to give this to my cousin this weekend (I can’t wait for Christmas thats just too far from now) and see what she thinks!
What do you think of iBbeautiful? Do you have a daughter / niece who would love something like this? If you are interested in subscribing or just want to learn more, click here.
I was honestly about to get upset that I obsessively check your blog- I’m going broke from ordering all this stuff- but I have to say THANK YOU for this post! I’ve never heard of it before and I’ve been pulling my hair out trying to figure out what to get my cousin for her 13th birthday… I can’t see her parents being too happy if it was a makeup subscription. I’m excited for this!
Aww, this will be great for her! You better report back on what she thinks!!
I’ve heard of Arbonne, don’t know how it is though. I’ve tried everything under the sun for acne except Accutane. I’m using the Rodan + Fields acne regimen now, it’s the reason I started selling it! It’s done wonders on my face, especially the scarring.
This is a really cute box! I have 3 little teen cousins who might love this!
That’s great! Which products do you use from their line?
I use the Unblemish regimen. It’s really nice, doesn’t have a bad smell, not harsh or drying whatsoever. So different than products from the Dermatologist.
It’s made by the doctors who created Proactiv, so it’s a 4 step process. This is just stronger and made to deal with post acne marks and scars.
I should send you my before and after. It’s Halloween type scary. Haha!
I will check it out! And did you get my reply via e-mail?
I did you it via email!
Yay!!
Yay! Finally something for my 13 year old that isn’t just makeup. My older daughter gets ipsy and loves it. My youngest isn’t into makeup so this seems a perfect idea. She was getting the goodies kids box but since I got the email this morning that it is ending you saved me from trying to find her something else. She is going to LOVE this.
Thanks!
That worked out perfect! I hope she loves it!
Not sure if you saw it, but it was pointed out that my box had more than the standard amount of items. Just wanted to give you a heads up so you can’t surprised when you get your box!
The magnets are all 5 dollars.
Thanks for the heads up!
The above items you received in your box are not typical; there are never that many. You actually got a mix of several past boxes. I’m sure it’s because they wanted you to review. You only get 4 or 5 items, never 9 and the shirt. A box may have the feather clip, elf eyeshadow stick, candle, face wash and shirt. Or earrings, shampoo set, change bag, magnet and shirt.
Thank you!! Do you happen to have a picture of a typical box you have received? I would love to add a picture so people can see it.
I wish I had a picture to share, but the boxes have been ripped open immediately!