Hi everyone,
I am a member of a free stuff group on Facebook and recently they posted up an offer where you could trial a Pink Parcel box for £1. I thought it would be something different to order and review for you all, and this box was the May 2018 version, I realise this is a tad late going up, but I think it's still worth giving you an idea of what to expect.
What Is Pink Parcel?
This is a period subscription box, and when you subscribe you receive a pile of sanitary wear and some treats to see you through the monthly woes. The different pricing options normally are:
£12.99 a month - free delivery, cancel anytime.
£35.97 for 3 months - free delivery, one off payment, save £1 a month.
£64.95 for 6 months - free delivery, 1 month free, VIP extras, one off payment.
£129.90 for 12 months - free delivery, 2 months free, birthday treat, one off payment, VIP extras.
When you order you get to choose whether you'd like to be sent tampons, towels or a mix of both, and the date you'd like the box by (supposed to be near your period time).
Ordering Process
It was very quick and easy to sign-up to the site, look at details of previous boxes, and use my trial offer. I chose for the box to arrive on the 20th May, and it said on the site that it would be a letterbox sized box that would arrive.
First Impressions
It's worth noting that dates are probably not guaranteed if you order this box regularly. I saw reports of people getting boxes early, late, and some were still waiting and getting impatient. If there is demand, it might be worth choosing a date a while before you need, or order at the end of the month for use the next month.
The branding, design, and outer envelope is very subtle, which I liked, although the box was bigger than expected, and there was no way it was going to fit through the letterbox, and as my point above, my box arrived 4 days late.
The Contents
I've got to be honest it's hard to get that excited over sanitary ware, though I like the fact they included your choice of item, along with some extra pads and towels, so I think you'd have enough to see you through a cycle, though maybe needed a few more pads.
I love the idea of the little fabric pouch to put your stash in if you're going out and about or are away. I'd never thought of that before, but it's so subtle and convenient.
The 'for you' treat box is where the real novelty factor comes in and for the most part I was happy. A nice addition, though not too my taste were the chai latte sachet and the chocolate, but that was just taste, on the less impressive front was the sachet of Optiat facemask! Stingy is putting it mildly - I threw it out the box in mild disgust, you can feel there is barely any product in there - really don't see the point if you don't even get one full application over your whole face.
On the good side I love the eye pencil, and it's in one of my favourite make-up colours. It will go really well with the eyeshadows I have. I was surprised to find I also liked the scent of the orange juice hand cream from Naobay, and am interested to use the soap and body cleanser.
There was good variety in the treat box, but I could buy more sanitary products for cheaper, and despite proclaiming the box contained product over £40, I don't think some of the samples would be worth the cost of a full price box, they were just too small.
If there are offers on to try a box, then I'd definitely try it out, and you're sure to find some treats, but it's not something I would subscribe too.
I am a member of a free stuff group on Facebook and recently they posted up an offer where you could trial a Pink Parcel box for £1. I thought it would be something different to order and review for you all, and this box was the May 2018 version, I realise this is a tad late going up, but I think it's still worth giving you an idea of what to expect.
What Is Pink Parcel?
This is a period subscription box, and when you subscribe you receive a pile of sanitary wear and some treats to see you through the monthly woes. The different pricing options normally are:
£12.99 a month - free delivery, cancel anytime.
£35.97 for 3 months - free delivery, one off payment, save £1 a month.
£64.95 for 6 months - free delivery, 1 month free, VIP extras, one off payment.
£129.90 for 12 months - free delivery, 2 months free, birthday treat, one off payment, VIP extras.
When you order you get to choose whether you'd like to be sent tampons, towels or a mix of both, and the date you'd like the box by (supposed to be near your period time).
Ordering Process
It was very quick and easy to sign-up to the site, look at details of previous boxes, and use my trial offer. I chose for the box to arrive on the 20th May, and it said on the site that it would be a letterbox sized box that would arrive.
First Impressions
It's worth noting that dates are probably not guaranteed if you order this box regularly. I saw reports of people getting boxes early, late, and some were still waiting and getting impatient. If there is demand, it might be worth choosing a date a while before you need, or order at the end of the month for use the next month.
The branding, design, and outer envelope is very subtle, which I liked, although the box was bigger than expected, and there was no way it was going to fit through the letterbox, and as my point above, my box arrived 4 days late.
The Contents
I've got to be honest it's hard to get that excited over sanitary ware, though I like the fact they included your choice of item, along with some extra pads and towels, so I think you'd have enough to see you through a cycle, though maybe needed a few more pads.
I love the idea of the little fabric pouch to put your stash in if you're going out and about or are away. I'd never thought of that before, but it's so subtle and convenient.
The 'for you' treat box is where the real novelty factor comes in and for the most part I was happy. A nice addition, though not too my taste were the chai latte sachet and the chocolate, but that was just taste, on the less impressive front was the sachet of Optiat facemask! Stingy is putting it mildly - I threw it out the box in mild disgust, you can feel there is barely any product in there - really don't see the point if you don't even get one full application over your whole face.
On the good side I love the eye pencil, and it's in one of my favourite make-up colours. It will go really well with the eyeshadows I have. I was surprised to find I also liked the scent of the orange juice hand cream from Naobay, and am interested to use the soap and body cleanser.
There was good variety in the treat box, but I could buy more sanitary products for cheaper, and despite proclaiming the box contained product over £40, I don't think some of the samples would be worth the cost of a full price box, they were just too small.
If there are offers on to try a box, then I'd definitely try it out, and you're sure to find some treats, but it's not something I would subscribe too.
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