Target Beauty Box September 2015

 Did you know Target has a beauty box?  Well, they do.  But unlike Walmart's Beauty Box or any of the other boxes around, Target's doesn't have a subscription.  You have to order it from their website when it's in stock.   It is only $5 and the themes vary.   For the past few months they've released one every month, but they don't guarantee that.

This month's box theme was "Fall In Love"   Each box comes with a card describing each item as well as a $3 off $15 beauty product purchase at Target.   One benefit of Target's box is that they list the things in the box on their website, so no surprises (which sucks if you like surprises).  You even know the retail value of the box before you order (Target estimated the value of this one at $19, not counting coupons).

The box is packaged well, and opening it feels like opening a gift (which is one of my favorite things about beauty boxes :D)

Now, it's important to note that I knew the contents of this box before ordering, which means I have NO EXCUSE for the fact that most of the products are for curly or color treated hair, and right now my hair is neither.   Still, though, the box is the cost of a latte and I intend to color my hair soon so I figured it was worth it.  In no particular order:

Aquaphor Healing Ointment (0.25 oz, $1)

This product is a staple at our house.  It's great for small eczema outbreaks, skin irritations, chapped lips, or even dry cuticles.   The small size makes it a perfect addition to my bag.


Colgate Optic White toothpaste (travel size, $1)

What can I say?  It's toothpaste :D  I'll be testing those claims of 'whitens in as little as four days"

Sheamoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen, Grow & Restore Styling Lotion (3.2 oz,  $5)

According to the description, this product "protects while restoring moisture and lustrous shine to dull, damaged and chemically treated hair."   My hair hasn't been color treated for about a year now, but it is in fact dull and damaged so I'll try this.   It is sulfate free, color safe, made with natural and certified organic ingredients, and smells absolutely delicious.

Curls Creme Brule Whipped Curl Cream (2 oz, $3)

This is another one with certified organic ingredients that is missing a lot of bad stuff (sulfates, silicons, parabens . . . ) and it also smells divine.   I'll be trying this on my board-straight hair, too.   Because I may not need my curls smoothed, but I certainly need to spend a day walking around smelling like a cupcake.   That's not sarcasm--I really want to do that.

Jane Carter Solution Revitalizing Leave In Conditioner (2 oz, $3)

The styling lotion and curl cream both smell like desert.  This one smells like sunny days.   I kind of love it, and I am always in need of a good detangler/leave in conditioner.   It's paraben free, not tested on animals, and vegan.

Dove Advanced Hair Quench Absolute (Full size, $5.99)

Sadly, the one full sized product in the box isn't useful to me.  It's for hair that is curly and coarse.  My hair is fine and straight as a board.   My husband's hair, on the other hand, is thick, wavy, and a little coarse, so I'm going to offer this product to him.   If he isn't interested I'll donate it.

So, the total value of this box was $19.  I honestly shouldn't have bought it--we have a ton of toothpaste (and it seems like I get a new sample every few weeks) and the Dove isn't useful to me.  However, I will use the curl cream and the styling lotion (because seriously?  They smell GOOD) and the small aquaphor is perfectly sized for my purse.  I don't know a lot about more-natural products, so I'm excited to try a few at such a low cost.  I knew in advance I couldn't use some of the products, and I am able to use more of them than I thought when I ordered.  So I call this box a Yes--even though I hope their next one is a little more useful to me!