hey guys welcome to planning with crystal so today's unboxing is the pomelo box and
this is for spring 2022. if you haven't watched me unbox the pomelo box before it is a uk-based
artisan lifestyle subscription box it's quarterly so we get one every three months you get at least
five full-size items in every box free postage and packaging and the retail value of the items is
always way more than you pay for the box you get quite a variety as well so it could be things like
jewelry beauty home stationery confection area there's all kinds of different things you can get
so pomelo box kindly sent me this box to unbox for you i've unboxed every box they've done so far
i'll link some at the end and underneath if you want to check what came in previous boxes so the
box retails at 45 pounds but you can get your first box for 40 pounds using the discount code
crystal so the boxes are always nice and pink with a nice white ribbon on and then it says
the pomelo box there on the little tag and it's got the little logo sticker on the back so it
always comes wrapped like a bit of a gift as well which i always think adds to the surprise so i
literally don't have any idea what is in here so we'll be discovering it together so now i'm going
to unbox it with you we're going to have a look at everything together and see what we think of this
month's box let's do it so i've opened up the box and this is what the tissue paper looks like this
month and this month's theme is spring botanicals so we've got a little leaflet that says spring
botanicals march edition 2022 so that'll tell us all about the items on the back but i kind of
don't want to look i want to like pull things out and discover it together so let's see what it says
about this month's box spring is almost here with the promise of longer days and warmer temperatures
i can't wait i can't tell you this feels like the longest winter ever i'm desperate for some spring
plants and flowers bloom animals awaken and now it is a time for us to put the past two
years behind us and spring forward this edition celebrates all things botanicals
beautiful flowers and plants to uplift awaken and energize included in this quarter included
in this quarter's box is let's get into it so the first thing that's caught my eye is this
so this looks like some nice note cards yes it is it says eight different note cards and envelopes
these gorgeous bows everywhere and i always kind of i don't want to take them off because
i wish i could tie bows like that but let's have a look at these so this is a botanic note card set
so we've got a series of plain white envelopes here and these are the note cards so they're all
ever so slightly different definitely go with that botanical theme i actually still enjoy sending
little note cards to people it's not something we think to do as much nowadays and i think it's
something we should do more i also like writing little cards for like friends and colleagues and
like perkin people up on a bit of a bad day or letting somebody know you're thinking of them
so the cards inside are completely blank so you can write whatever message you like and on the
back it's got all of the information about the person who has designed this card so these cards
are the botanic note card set by elvira van varenderberg designs and they are worth 12
pounds a beautiful set of note cards in a lovely botanical print designed by award-winning elvira
in a set of eight different designs and printed on fsc credited card they are perfect for sending
little thank you notes or when you need a card for a special occasion elvira's whimsical designs are
inspired by nature and her illustrated stationery is now popular worldwide having previously been
shortlisted twice elvira has recently won the top draw paper award for best stationery spring
2022 so that's high praise indeed so we have got a cleansing balm i love a good cleansing
bath and i know most of you do too so this is my brand called love grove essentials it says
hydrating for dry skin types and balancing for oily or combination skin cleansing balm 60 grams
and the box has literally got like little flowers and botanicals on lovegrove essentials offers the
best in natural skincare handmade and carefully formulated to support you through the different
stages in your life our products contain only natural and adaptogenic elements that can uplift
rejuvenate and inspire we believe that good health is supported by natural purity and that our bodies
respond best to wholesome ingredients both inside and out an adaptogenic cleanser for all skin types
cleans and hydrates dry skin types and balances combination and oily skin while also removing
all traces of makeup it can also be used as a hydrating mask or treatment comes a little muslin
cloth i love it when we get little cleansing cloths included so this one is like a muslin
cleansing cloth and the reason why i really like it as well as enjoying having nice cloths to use
is 100 organic cotton in fact is the person who's formulated the band quite often intends for it to
be taken off in a certain way in this case with a cleansing cloth like this so the fact that they
include it you get that like proper experience that they want you to have and that they thought
of when they formulated the products so i'm always very happy to see a cleansing cloth this is what
it looks like and this is the balm inside it's got a nice scent to it but a nice natural scent
so it's really delicate scent there isn't much of a scent to it it's made in the uk
which i really like and again this box is all about supporting small businesses
and yeah discovering lovely new brands it looks like it's got some really nice ingredients in as
well it's got almond oil it's got shea butter it's got rice bran wax it's got geranium oil lemon oil
so lots of nice ingredients in there it's also 88 organic and 100 natural origin
so yeah lovely that cleansing balm is worth 34 pounds 50. boost your skin's radiance with this
all-natural cleansing balm a delightfully fresh and uplifting aroma of organic lemon and geranium
created by mother and daughter hannah and haley lovegrove essentials is an award-winning natural
and organic skincare brand their transparent approach to skin care is less is more so as
to truly harness the therapeutic properties of each ingredient certified organic with a mission
to support a sustainable future and that is one thing i really appreciate about this box as well
sardia who started the pomelo box she takes the time to tell you all about the brand and
the product and i like to know a bit of the story behind the brand who started it that
really interests me so i really love that about this particular subscription
then we've got something wrapped up in some brown paper so this is by a brand called duvals and it's
the de-stress and revitalize shower spray it's 50ml or 1.7 fluid ounces de-stress and revitalize
with duval's natural shower spray for a spa-like experience in the comfort of your own home
uplifting the senses and boosting your shower experience now this is intriguing i've never had
anything quite like this before run a shower steam it up and use three to five sprays breathe in deep
and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of real lemon and mandarin essential oils that sounds awesome
and i know a lot of people say of like subscription boxes particularly like beauty ones
and things that sometimes things like bath salts are included or like a bath bomb or what have you
not everyone has a bath everyone has a shower so i really like the idea of that because i mean i love
a good bath but i don't always have time to have a bath every day it generally is a shower because
you have to be quick and things this is just a really nice way to elevate your daily shower isn't
it so this is also plant-based organic vegan sustainable 100 natural and cruelty free and
made in the uk so this is worth 14 pounds it says invigorate your senses and transform your
shower to create a spa-like experience with the citrus scented luxury shower spray made with pure
essential oils created by mother and daughter alicia and georgia duvall's has become a leading
and award-winning argan natural skincare hair care makeup and wellness brand at the heart
of their company is a desire to be responsible and eco-conscious supporting the haven a breast
cancer charity the eden reforestation projects and working exclusively with a woman's cooperative to
ensure their suppliers adhere to fair wages and working conditions cruelty-free vegan and
plant-based that all sounds amazing this will be going straight in the shower it's a lovely little
glass bottle i can't wait to use that i like the packaging as well it just looks really nice
and it smells really really nice too yes my shower is going to be elevated now then
we've got something that wraps up in some paper and it says cocoa ball london oh my
gosh that is so cool look at this it's like a coconut underneath is it made out of coconut
and it's got this gorgeous flower i don't know if it's coming across on camera
how gorgeous that actually is you can see my light reflecting on it it's super glossy inside
so this is a coconut bowl by cocoa bowl and it's worth 11.99 i instantly fell in love
with these coconut bowls when i first saw them founder ellie saw how coconuts were
harvested for their milk and meat whilst the outer shells were being discarded as waste
cocoa bowl was created to turn these shells into beautiful bowls these lacquered bowls are cleaned
cut and polished by skilled craftsmen in vietnam that is so cool completely food safe they are
perfect for a salad morning breakfast or nibbles naturally sustainable unique and supporting fair
trade practices i absolutely love that and i love the story behind it and the fact that you know
that this is supporting people in other countries and that someone has taken the time to do that
i just i think that is so cool i never even thought you'd be able to put food and stuff in
unlike first impressions i was kind of thinking i'd maybe use it to keep like bits of jewelry
and things in it and yeah i love the idea that you can actually use it for nibbles and stuff
that is so cool i really like that i've never seen anything quite like it which is what i like
about this box it comes with a pink flower or a blue flower i think if you're already subscribed
you'll have been contacted to decide which color you wanted otherwise it might be a surprise but
i'm sure both of them are just as gorgeous as each other i've got another couple of items to
show you here so next up we have got something by a company called elara candle co comes in a
really nice box and this is a room and linen mist is 100 mils casablanca orange blossom bergamot and
sandalwood that sounds like my kind of scent let's have a look at this so it's in a nice glass bottle
let's have a smell it's got a gold lid as well and a little gold spray oh wow that smells so nice
it's gonna make the whole room smell like that that smells
really nice really uplifting really kind of positive and it's not making me sneeze so this
is actually worth 14.95 and it says transport yourself to the timeless moroccan city of
casablanca with this romantic scent that captures vibrant notes of zesty bergamot and orange blossom
handcrafted in small batches and using only the finest cruelty free ingredients elara
candle co ensure their products are free from any toxic phthalates and parabens
presented in a beautiful amber recyclable glass bottle it looks super expensive doesn't it that
bottle it looks like you know some room sprays particularly the ones that you used to get like
from supermarkets and stuff like in a metal cam there's the sort of thing you hide away
these are pretty enough to leave out look how pretty that bottle is and last but not least
i actually thought this was soap but i'm kind of pleasantly surprised that it's actually a treat so
it's some artisan fudge and it's lemon cheesecake i love lemon cheesecake actual cheesecakes things
that taste like lemon cheesecake love it it's also vegan and it's by brand called
slab artisan fudge so it's lemon cheesecake fudge it's worth three pounds 80 and it's in a nice
big slab the only problem is does that mean i should just like eat it all in one go that's
the danger so it's a 150 gram and it says so i decided to try something a little different
here than my usual chocolate treat lemon cheesecake a quintessential spring dessert
combined with fudge handmade on the stovetop slab was created in 2015 by husband and wife duo
rachel and steve made on the isle of wight slab has firmly established itself as a leading artisan
fudge brand vegan lovingly made in small batches and fully compostable packaging
now i love chocolate i really do but this is just something a little bit different and it sounds
right up my street let's have a little taste it smells like lemon cheesecake too that is like
lemon but quite a subtle lemon you definitely get that cheesecake though and the texture of it is
pure fudge and it looks like when i get further in there is actually some like biscuit crumb as
well to kind of add to that cheesecake taste so what do i think of this box i actually think it's
one of my favorites i am really happy with what is in here i love this little bowl i think this
is just super special and i love the fact that it's literally made out of a coconut i just think
that is so so cool i'm really excited to use the cleansing balm the ingredients look amazing it's
just my sort of thing i love a good cleanser i shall definitely be elevating my shower with this
spray as well and this also smells incredible so this is just going to be sprayed everywhere until
i've used it all lot because it's so gorgeously scented everything is gonna smell like this
i think i'm gonna spray my bedding with it as well it really smells so so good so yeah i'm so excited
to use it and the note cards of course will be super handy to write little notes to people like
i said i do still enjoy doing that and i love anything that encourages people to write and
to use nice little handwritten notes instead of just like texting and calling people and things
and i will definitely be enjoying that lemon cheesecake fudge unfortunately the rest of
the family love that kind of taste as well so i may have to share it but yeah really happy with
the collection this quarter let me know in the comments what do you think of this quarter's box
are you signed up to the mellow box or are you tempted like i said there is a discount
code crystal that will save you five pounds on your first box so i hope you've enjoyed watching
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