October 2012 Eco Emi

Eco Emi is a monthly green product sampler service. Each month, for $15 (or $30 for non-U.S. residents), members receive between five and ten samples of organic makeup, skincare, candles, food, and/or other items.

I like the orange and black packaging. The confetti pieces are cute too. Here's what this box contained:

Star Anise & Coffee Handmade Natural Soap by Dew Puff.

ZenSociety Tea Tree Facial Cleanser.

SheaRadiance Maximum Curl Defining Cream.

The All Natural Face Vegan Lip Gloss in Copper Kisses.

Get Clean Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate.

Ola! Vanilla Almond Granola.

Organic Smoothie Fruit Snacks by Tasty Bite.

Today was also the first day of POTM! I walked 9 miles today!! :) I'm visiting my friend in San Francisco - it is crazy hilly here!!! I'm positive my glutes got a good work out. Tomorrow I'm going to try to find a slightly flatter area to go for a jog.

Crazy hills!

Mileage today: 9 miles

Total mileage: 9 miles

~ Susan

May 2012 Eco Emi

Eco Emi is a monthly green product sampler service. Each month, for $15 (or $30 for non-U.S. residents), members receive between five and ten samples of organic makeup, skincare, candles, food, and/or other items. 

The May Eco Emi box contained:

• Beanitos - these chips are made from Pinto beans and flaxseed... I tried them out and had to toss them because they tasted like cardboard
• Balsam & Citrus Candle Tin by Beeluxe - this candle is made from 100% clean, natural ingredients

• Barlean's Omega Swirl Vegan Oil in Blackberry and Fish Oil in Mango Peach - these "swirls" are a natural way to get your Omegas. I have tried their fish oil before, and (at least for me) I'd rather have straight-up fish oil than a fruit/fish hybrid. I'll try the Vegan Oil in the hope that it's remotely palatable.

•  The Seaweed Bath Co. Wildly Natural Seaweed Argan Shampoo and Conditioner - These hair products contain a combination of seaweed extract, argan oil, and Vitamin E which helps to leave your hair moisturized after a shower

• Elbee's Original Garlic Seasoning and Rub - this seasoning is packed full of garlic and peppers. It came with two different recipes both tailored to the exact amount of seasoning that we received

• The All Natural Face Tangerine Vegan Lip Exfoliant - natural exfoliating ingredients remove dead skin while nutritious oils leave your lips deeply moisturized

• Chocolat Lip Balm by Beeluxe - a chocolate lip balm made from organic ingredients

• The All Natural Face Mint Infused Vegan Lip Gloss in Peppermint Icing - peppermint oils simultaneously plump and soothe lips 

• Glee Gum in Spearmint - Glee uses natural chicle to get a chewable texture as opposed to the synthetic resins many other companies use

~ Susan

April 2012 Eco Emi Box

Eco Emi is a monthly green product sampler service. Each month, for $15 (or $30 for non-U.S. residents), members receive between five and ten samples of organic makeup, skincare, candles, food, and/or other items.

Love the color combo. However, there seems to be something on a couple of my products. Maybe one of the bronzers broke open at some point, because there is metallic brown stuff on some of my things. The actual bronzer if fine, but when I was going through the package I was like - why are my hands turning brown?! This happened in my last Eco Emi box too...

My April box contained:

• Natural Toothpaste by Dr. Collins
• Mate Factor Tea Yerba Mate Tropical Lime Tea
• Seaweed Bath Company Seaweed Body Wash in Eucalyptus and Peppermint
• Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Raw Fair Trade Honey
• Burts Bees Lip Shimmer in Plum 
• Shea Radiance Whipped Shea Butter with Kalahari Melon Seed Oil
• Alabu Skin Care Baby Me Ultra Moisturizing Goat Milk Soap
• Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques Bronzer in Golden
• Catalyst Gourmet Enchanting Chai Line Gourmet Enhancers, Finishing Sugars, and Spiced Chocolates

The box also contained a pamphlet made out of...

ELEPHANT POOP!!! (or, pooh, as the creators call it)

Crazy. To learn more about elephants and their poop, check out www.meelliepooh.com.

~ Susan

March 2012 Eco Emi Box

I love this packaging!

I love this packaging!

 

Eco Emi is a green product sampler service. Every month, for $15 (or $30 for non-U.S. residents), members receive between five and ten samples of organic makeup, skincare, candles, food, and/or other items.

 My March box contained:

• Vitacare Toothbrush made from recycled materials
• The All Natural Face Vegan Gel Eyeliner in "That Black" and Eyeliner Brush
• The All Natural Face Vegan Mineral Eye Shadows in "Coral" and "Warm Honey"
• Badger Lip Tint & Shimmer
• Vitacare Whitening Gum in Pomegranate Mint
• Auromere Ayurvedic Incense in Vanilla
• Greenbody Greenplanet Revitalize Shampoo and Conditioner
• Old Post Road Oils Pear Tree Specialty Hand Soap
• Bella Bar Raw Vegan Bar in Cinnamon Nut

I'm very happy with this box - it has makeup, soap, AND shampoo/conditioner! :)

If you'd like to get Eco Emi boxes, email Christine, the owner, at info@ecoemi.com and ask to be put on the wait list.

~ Susan

February 2012 Eco Emi Box

My February Eco Emi Box came yesterday! Eco Emi is a green product sampler service. Every month, for $15, members receive between five and ten samples of organic makeup, skincare, candles, food, and/or other items.

February Eco Emi Box, unboxed

 This box marks the one year anniversary of Eco Emi. :)

This box contains:

• Sunblock by Dr. Robbins - this is an all-natural, chemical-free sunscreen with an SPF 30. The formula contains quinoa, oat, and green tea extracts. Get $10 off any Dr. Robbins for Kids purchase of $24 or more with the code "SPRINGFREE" through April 30th
• Eco Emi bumper sticker
• Freem Lip Gloss by Revolution Organics - this lip gloss is rich in vitamins and antioxidants. It's ingredients are 85% certified organic. I received the shade "integrity" Get 20% with the code "ECOEMI" through March 15th
• Dagoba Lip Balm by Eco Lips - I got the lavender flavor
• OluvSuds Soap by Oluv Skin - this is a moisturizing hand and body soap that hydrates, nourishes, and cleanses the skin. It is created from naturally-grown , estate-cold-pressed, 100% extra virgin olive oil, rosemary, citrus sage, and lemongrass essential oils and salt
• Organic Energy Shampoo and Conditioner by Greenbody Greenplanet  - these pure and clean hair products are designed for fine/normal hair. These give hair "weightless hydration and balanced nutrition." Get 20% off with the code "ecoemi12"
• Greener Living Organic Soap Nuts - soap nuts are small, berry-like fruits with a hard shell that grow in warm, tropical climates. These are used as laundry detergent.
• Body Butter by Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques - this has the scent "Sweet Chai," and is made with organic butters and oils
• Herbal Chocolate Mint Truffle Tea by Mighty Leaf Tea - this rooibos tea is made with a blend of cacao nibs, mint, and rooibos leaves. Get 20% off of all tea pouches and loose teas with the code "ECOEMI20" 
• Lavender & White Tea Towelettes by Crystal Essence - Crystal Essence makes my favorite deodorant! These are bio-degradable deodorant towelettes are made with all-natural mineral salts, lavender and white tea extracts, and essential oils

 

~ Susan

January 2012 Eco Emi Box

My January Eco Emi Box came today! Eco Emi is a green product sampler service. Every month, for $15, members receive between five and ten samples of organic makeup, skincare, candles, food, and/or other items.

Packaged with care, as usual

This box contains:

• Herbal tea by TeaGschwendner - Acerola Fruit Tea (no caffeine) and Marani Green Tea 
• these loose teas came with two empty tea bags
• Organic Hand Purifier by Dr. Clean Green
• receive 20% off purchases on www.drcleangreen.com with the promo code " ecoemi20"
• Grapefruit Seed & Orange Peel Liquid Laundry Detergent by Biokleen
• get 30% off all Biokleen products at Biokleenhome.com with the coupon code "ECOEMI" 
• Organic Eyeliner in black/brown by Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques
• receive 15% off your next purchase at www.laurenbrookecosmetiques.com with the code "ecojan15"
• Lip Tint by JR Watkins - I received the shade "Scarlet Sunset"
• Endangered Species Lip Balm by Merry Hempsters - I received the Hawaiian Monk Seal lavender orange balm
• 25% of net profits are donated to defend species and their habitat
• Honeydew Spearmint Lotion by Deep Steep
• Organic Fair Trade Coconut oil by Kelapo
• Sprouted Organic Quinoa by Tru Roots

   

  ~ Susan

Eco Emi Bonus Box - Jan 2012

Eco Emi is a green product sampler service. Every month, for $15, members receive between five and ten samples of organic makeup, skincare, candles, food, and/or other items.

Every so often, they have a "bonus box" full of extra items leftover from previous boxes on sale. I was lucky enough to get the one recently on offer (they go super quick!). This was sold for $14.

Everything is always nicely packaged

My box contained:

• Maggie's Socks
• Black Olive Bath Salts by Verdura Botanica
• Dr. Hauschka Blackthorn Body Wash
• Gin Gins Boost Candies by The Ginger People
•  john masters organics blood orange & vanilla body wash
• naturally it's clean Floors by Enzyme Fresh Home
• Neuma hair styling products (blow dry lotion, smoothing creme, and style texturizer)
• WYK candle in Whispering Pine
• Lauren Brooke Cosmetiques lip moisturizer
• john masters organics jojoba & ginseng exfoliating face cleanser
• SheaTerra Organics Rose Hips Black Soap Deep Pore Facial Soap & Mask
• VerMints in CinnaMint
• Organic Hojicha Chai Roasted Green Tea with Spices
• Dr. Hauschka Lavender Bath
• Artisana Raw Coconut Oil

I love getting sample sizes because I get to try out a bunch of new things and I don't feel bad about having tons of stuff around that I know I'll never use up.

They're going to announce the sale of another Bonus Box later this week on their facebook page, so check it out if you'd like to grab it!

~ Susan